I have spent two days in the shop. What an amazing place. Everywhere I look, some treasure is hiding. Here are some photos of today's finds. This gem was hiding under a bunch of bubble wrap in a bag in a box under more wrapping material and other boxes under a bench. This is why [...]
Tag: antiques
Old & New
I was recently offered the post of finishing the work I began on the 1765 George Pyke clock at Temple Newsam House I mentioned in a previous blog entry. You can read about it here.Unfortunately this old path is not the future path. It was extremely difficult to set aside my feelings of attachment to [...]
4è Partie. A French Horse Racing Game – A bit of History (Part II: Lottery Games) by Ségolène Girard
Restoration of a 19th c. lottery game by M.J & Cie. 4è Partie. A French Horse Racing Game – A bit of History (Part II: Lottery Games) by Ségolène Girard Seg is speaking ! Games of Chance through the centuries Author’s note : I try my best to make those articles a good reflect of [...]