I must be feeling my age!
I have recently noticed that I am becoming more and more addicted to the Antiques Programs on the Television. I don’t know whether this is age related, I admit that I am well on the way to becoming an Antique myself! I am developing a lovely patina, or maybe it’s just my hair gel, but either way I’m fascinated.
I think half of the joy is seeing something old and unique with a providence or history that speaks volumes about the said artefact. OK! some of the items you see may be weird and wonderful but occasionally you get a real gem of an item that stops you in your tracks. That moment makes it all worthwhile.
I remember in my early teens walking up Mansfield Road in Nottingham which at that time had a plethora of Junk / Antique Emporiums. I used to stand with my nose pressed against the window, fascinated by the array of flintlock pistols, bayonets and other militaria that was available. They were not terribly expensive, but well out of the range of my pocket money. I often look back and wish I had been a little more frugal with my money so that I might have been able to purchase one or more of those treasures.
Lovely. ‘Patina or my hair gel’ made me smile.
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Well you buy it !!
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Lol
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That mirrors my youthful experience too. I did invest some of my pocket money at the white elephant stall of the village fete but my mother kept throwing it out as “clutter”. 🙂
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Mansfield Road was such a treasure trove if only I had the funds, I look back now and make so many wishes.
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Same here. 🙂
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You have such a way with imagery, and it’s never too late to make that purchase x
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Thank you so much, I would love the opportunity!
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Unfortunately now they are no more, it was the 1950’s I was referring too !
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‘I think half of the joy is seeing something old and unique with a providence or history that speaks volumes about the said artefact.’ I agree so much with this. Loved this piece 🙂
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Seeing and touching these items makes history come alive, Thank you so much for your generous comment!
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My pleasure 🙂
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Thank you so much, nonetheless!
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