Interesting Finds. Hidden in a Mirror Mrs Bamberger Shocks London! Meandering around Ford market near Arundel last Thursday, I happened upon a very lovely 1920s mahogany inlaid oval mirror. The glass was loose so it was only £5, it was a bargain but a project. Now, with projects these days I know if I don't … Continue reading Hidden in a Mirror: Mrs. Bamberger Shocks London!
Category: Vintage Matters
A Simpler Time: The Day Dame Kiri Bought a Mirror
Back then, I was in my mid-30s, still shaking off the hedonistic remnants of my youth, where weekends revolved around pubs and football. Conveniently placed between the two, my shop often bore the brunt of my Saturday escapades. On home game weekends, I’d enlist my good friend Mark to man the store while I immersed … Continue reading A Simpler Time: The Day Dame Kiri Bought a Mirror
The Moral Maze: The Battle of the Velvet Gold Curtains – Vintage Gazumping Drama
Ah, the glamorous world of selling vintage goods online! It’s all gilded mirrors, rare finds, and... moral conundrums over curtains. Yes, dear reader, today’s tale is about some rather fabulous velvet gold curtains, a £250 bribe, and a lesson in why it’s always better to take the high road, even when it’s lined with potholes. … Continue reading The Moral Maze: The Battle of the Velvet Gold Curtains – Vintage Gazumping Drama
