By Chris Harris Hey, Mr Remival man, where are the drip trays? Doh! In near mint condition and something that would have cost the equivalent of £2,500 to buy new, imagine the rollicking someone got when they lost the drip trays. Easy mistake, but rather suspect not regarded with such a casual manner by the … Continue reading Vintage Finds. Magnificent Hall Stand. But Someone Got a Right Rollicking!
Vintage Tips: Unravelling the Mystery of Why Painted Gilt Furniture and Frames Changes Colour
by Chris Harris Painted in Farrow and Ball white, middle one on gold. Old gold furniture and picture frames often carry a certain grandeur, but they do not always suit modern interiors. Tastes change. Rooms become lighter and simpler. Heavy gilt and gold finishes that once felt rich and impressive can begin to feel dark, … Continue reading Vintage Tips: Unravelling the Mystery of Why Painted Gilt Furniture and Frames Changes Colour
Aesop’s Warning and Why Lewes FC Still Clings to X
By Chris Harris. In Aesop’s fable, the boy who cried wolf did not lose his flock because of the wolf. He lost it because he steadily drained the value from his own voice. Each false alarm weakened the link between what he said and what was true, until even the truth carried no weight. The … Continue reading Aesop’s Warning and Why Lewes FC Still Clings to X
