This museum is bordered by a park where adults can go, only if accompanied by a child. Foundling Museum Brunswick Square London I emerged from Russell square tube station with a mission. A good friend in the antique dealing community had told me about a museum that had a very interesting collection of tokens and […]
THE ANTIQUARIAN | The highlight of the British Museum’s African Galleries is ‘Throne of Weapons’ by Mozambican artist Cristóvão Canhavato. Ok so you saw the photo and thought Africa was going down the tubes again. Not so, in fact we have finally found the cure to the instruments of death traded in by the various […]
What strikes me when visiting London is the reaction to the various museums. On standing and taking this photo I was impressed by how many visitors the British Museum gets every day. What is really more interesting is how many […] What strikes me when visiting London is the reaction to the various museums. On […]
THE ANTIQUARIAN | Christening Gifts Fit for Royalty: Silver is a traditional gift for a newborn baby – and is also well known for its antimicrobial properties perfect for the making of eating utensils, thus the saying “born with a silver spoon in your mouth” reflects the perceived social standing of the child’s family. The […]
THE ANTIQUARIAN | The quaint South African town of Franschhoek celebrates Bastille Day in mid July. If you happen to drive into the picturesque town of Franschhoek in mid July you cannot help but notice that the town is getting ready to celebrate Bastille Day. So called, it is the celebration of the French National […]
THE ANTIQUARIAN | Icons such as Nelson Mandela have focussed the spotlight on our country and many people want to own a piece of our miracle nation. Silver Elephant decanter label dating from 1814 After a hectic hard working and profitable trip to London I am back home in Franschhoek. As I sit and look […]