2012-02-05T17:57:49Z Norman Warbreck Copyright 2012, Norman Warbreck SPHPBLOG
It has been a month where the snow has been relentless and certainly causing blocked up roads and trees with every branch loaded to the hilt. More so the roofs with more than a meter and a half giving that look of puff pastry dusted with icing snow and photographers taking their pic of the more spectacular and weird ones galore.

Whilst driving very slowly through the main street one experiences a quietness in the air and I find it rather quirky that voices are rather restrained and quiet. This gentleness makes one wonder why so many come and visit and then one sees a large gathering at the base of the ski-lifts with young and mature alike.
Amidst the scene of slowly moving vechiles and horse drawn carriages one passes our shop in Davos Dorf with our windows show off some of the very best that is on offer not merely collectibles but also a large variety of household items for everyday use. Here I also seem to think that buying an older piece as opposed to a modern piece is that we are supporting that green footprint and a whole lot more earth friendly. I guess I could conjure up a very long list as to why I would be buying an older piece but then our tastes do differ and there are persons who will never buy anything antique.

Recently I visited a friends home and on the breakfast table stood a small crystal jar on a silver underplate and a silver lid topped off with a bee. The underside of the lid had a catch which allowed the lid to be hooked onto the crystal bowl whilst in use. Where in today`s market place do we find these neat finesses with a delightful bee standing proud. The table hosted a number of other stylish items which made one feel…oh lets try that and please pass me that one and before I knew it we had spent a good hour and half over breakfast.
We also take care in finding specific items for our customers wishing to complete their existing services. Customers from around the globe have visited our shop and we have a large list of wanted items so we keep searching to fill the orders which in turn finds me travelling the length and breadth of Switzerland. We only purchase items available in Switzerland as this enables us to keep a fair price.

Meissen still appears to be very popular and we regularly find pieces that are rather unusual but again these pieces do sell rather quickly, Scandinavian porcelain/pottery are certainly popular and of which we have over the years built up an extensive and wide ranging stock. Listed here is a fine example of the Berlin factory showing a stunning hand painted cup and saucer and am rather sure that the final destination will not be a breakfast table but then one never knows, I guess it all depends which realm one lives in.

So why not pop by or visit our website which sadly we cannot list all the items. By next month you will find a new look site and updated to enable us to load and feature a whole host of items.
Looking forward to seeing or hearing from you.
Davos Dorf….125 Promenade….near Swisscom
Site..... shop
]]> http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/index.php?entry=entry120124-115701 2012-01-24T00:00:00Z 2012-01-24T00:00:00Z The snow certainly came down and covered the countryside turning it into a sparkling wonderland...a true delight for all story tellers and movie directors as some of the pictures could never be reproduced. Every girls dream wether 5 or 50...stretch it 90 years old it really is rather magic and fills the heart with clean fresh ideas.
Ok so i will share some pics taken from my terrace...over looking the valley and a pic of a friend,,,,totaly bored at xmas...perhaps too much to do beforehand...but all in all a great evening...kids and all.


I was given a most interesting gift for xmas and havent put it down for long with an excitment of what lies ahead on the pages to follow...so whats the title...
A History in 100 Objects.....by Neil MacGregor
This i have found to be a stunningly written book filled with 100 objects that certainly titilate the mind as well as what perhaps was. This series run by BBC Rasio was started in early 2010 and is available on the web....BBC
One starts to wonder with these 100 objects chosen what can be told with the millions of items avaiable in their museum and cellars.
I find the writing and structure of the book which takes one on a trip through ages with texts by numerious studied persons which brings the story to some sort of understanding as not all items are pinpointed to exact manufacture precise dates and in some cases who the item belonged to.
All the same it is really a great read and with my computer alongside i took myself on the travels where i found that i needed more information and hours later i had done a lot more reading on that single subject....and here i have a confession...i hated history as a subject!! With MrMacGregor as teacher/professor/guide i would have taken to the subject as a duck to water.
I do encourage those who have liitle interest to go to the BBC Radio link i have given and experience something of a lifetime.


Xmas was a day where the snow had fallen and all of a sudden it had slightly darkened a quietness fell and then as sofly as the last snowflake fell i heard the rise of gentle xmas mood music filling the air and slowly there was the first ring of the door bell....and before one knew it they had all arrived with the kids filled with excitement to see the hidden tree loaded with presents wrapped in exoctic papers/ribbons and bows.
Waiting for all the presents to be opened then off to dinner...yeah this pic tells it all
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Adding a look at dark chocolates wonder how this would go down today...guess they had no idea of how offensive it may have been...but then we have moved on ...gladly


A few snippets from the London Pavilion "This Year of Grace" Cochran`s 1928 Revue which has proved to be one of my favorites.....
Playing Golf.
..The Duchess of York has become a golf enthusiast, and at the Richmond Club, George Harris the club professional, who gives the Duke lessons, has been coaching her. Probably in the future Princess Elizabeth will also show an aptitude for this game, as her mother has already presented her with a wee club, made especially for her by Harris.
Can you imagine laying your hands on a picture of that wee lass swinging a club or even the club itself. Well i bet the club was never used although it would have come in handy on a wayward husband. Now a picture of that happening would be worth a fortune.
A blondie...housewife
<<<<oh, <<<<<<<<<<<jack, you left the kitchen door open and the draft has shut my cookery book, so now i haven`t the faintest idea what it is i am coooking.

Over to some exciting menus from the period....ranging from Hamburg to London...Wagons-Lits and Pullman

Hamburg-Amerika <linie
Middaymeal.... <fleischbrühe mit Mark
Omelette auf Mailänder Art
Mastkalbskeule mit gemischtem Salat und Schwenkkartoffeln
Mokkaeis in Waffeln
Added to this price is a 10% service charge


A large and diverse menu..soups .80 to 1.25 Omelette...4.- midday menu from 3.75 to 5.50 Salads .50 - 1.- with the most expensive been a grilled fillet with potato salad at 5.- Oh those were the days...my friend!!

The Wagons-Lits ET DES Grands Express Europöens Menu and yes you guessed it the prices were quite different...an egg 2.- Chicken dish 16.- tea being more expensive than coffee by 1.-
A bottle Bordeaux Rouges ...Chateau Langoa Barton 22.-
Bottle of Pommery et Greno Nature 1920 90.- yeah and find a bottle of this today and i bet if its still drinkable then perhaps a wild open market price.
Liqueurs all at 5.- except for Jonnie Walker at 8.- all prices in French Francs
Afternoon Tea at 10.- Francs
Tea or Chocolate or coffe and milk
Toasts and butter Jam or honey
Plum cake
Fruits.
There are so many other menus but time has run out and besides someone has just left the back door open!!! Dash where was I?




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All these shows were visited by one man whilst on a world tour of the railways of the world. He not only kept the Programmes but also the seat ticket and the menus from hotels visited at the time right down to rail/bus tickets including a visit to the Zoo. Brochures galore covering touring maps…. meal tickets ..train menus as well as the bedding ticket.
So he travelled from South Africa by rail…many black and white photograhs of the railways of the time and its peoples. Covering most of Europe and ending his trip with a show at the Follies Bergere including the menu and seating ticket.
Being the Chief of South African Railways in the early twenties he had the task of inspecting the various railways on the way and he sure did take in as much as was allowed having a great time along the way. Paris and London were certainly a highlight as the material kept shows that he had the means to enjoy a trip of a lifetime.
The programme shown here of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane were he took in that most famous of all musicals…Show Boat…music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein.

Prices of admission….Private boxes £1.11s.6d
Grand Circle 12s.6d & 7s.6d….Stalls 14s.6d &12s.6d
Upper circle 6s & 5s
Pit unreserved 3s ….Amphitheatre unreserved 1s.8d
Also interested to note.For the convenience of Patrons a Public Telephone has been installed at the Vestibles. Smoking was not permitted.Included in this programme is an etching by Tom Cottrel of the Show Boat cast…Cotton Blossom Floating Theatre.
The following programme that is full of information and from funny to ridiculous anecdotes …adverts that bring a huge smile to the face and what was dished up to the Patrons as far as tit-bits of those in the lime light.
London Pavilion …Cochran’s 1928 Revue…This Year of Grace
Music and lyrics by Noel Coward.

Starting with Theatre Gossip…(I told you so)…The Stage Preferred….If you have seen “Other Men’s Wives” the clever acting of Marion Lorne is sure to have evoked your admiration. She is the wife of Mr.Walter Hackett, the well know dramatist, and possesses a lovely home off Park Lane. Its large drawing room has a bay window overlooking Hyde Park and is furnished in the antique style. Housekeeping does not appeal to Mrs. Hackett, who is happiest when on stage. She has an Airdale dog named Ambrose, so called after the hero in “Ambrose Applejohn’s Adventure”, one of her husbands noted plays. Yeah that is it…the Theatre Gossip! How times have changed…no great scandel, sex,or wife bashing after all it is a theatre programme. It was interesting for me to discover that there was a play called “Topsy and Eva” as many years ago I came across a doll that was two fold in that the one half had a white face and wearing a long dress. With a quick twisting of the doll the dress flopped over the white faced doll and hey presto there was a face of a young black girl..,,,and I was told this was called a “Topsy & Eva” doll. After all these years I now discover that these people were portrayed in the theatre. One learns something new each day and at the best of times…pleasantly surprised.
I sat for hours reading this programme filled with weird adverts, jokes and a Ladies page…which is nowdays very funny……Bathing Suits…A few smart girls on the plage at Deauville bathed in jade maillots…close fitting swimming suits….with helmut caps to match, but the majority kept to the ever popular navy. I saw a good number in American bathing suits….navy shorts with white or coloured top and white belt, but this style is rather on the wane.
A Royal Guest…… I hear Lady Dudley ordered some perfectly delightful frocks for le Toquet, where she and Lord Dudley are to entertain the Prince of Wales after his participation in the British Legion commemoration. “Our Gertie Millar” has excellent taste in dress and the happy knack of knowing what suits her.
A full page dedicated to a talk with Miss Jesse Matthews…
Do women pay too dearly for success? All to do with Ponds cold cream…what a hoot and to think that that product is still on the shelves today. Oh! What a treat to know that some old things still do the trick. Their vanishing cream is still there as well….no tricks involved!
Ok so enough of this programme…unless you want to have an afternoon of belly laughs…I will on request post a load more but for now I will close with a girlie joke….hehe.
Young husband : The old-fashioned girl certainly knew how to get dinner!
His Wife : So does the modern girl….but she uses a different method.
I will be sharing some other places of interest of the time with loads of photograhs…enjoy!

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Over the last 6 years i have been aware oft he wonderful ceramics designed by Ursula Schneider of the famed Rabiusla potteries in Herriberg Zurich Switzerland.
I am always amazed at the various items I happen to find from time to time and all the pieces have a distinct design in enamel and surprisingly all in very good condition. Zurich certainly supported her well as all in my collection were found in Zurich. Searching as far afield from the Davos area through to Lucern I have only found examples in Zurich. That’s not to say that her talents were`nt respected elsewhere but as yet I have to find a single piece far afield.
Loaded on my site one can view a varied selection of Ursula`s designs which are rather fun and very colorful. Items are sold per piece and prices vary, there are 15 pieces in all.

The Swiss Government edowered her with a *New talent award* in 1968. Leaving for America where her works are well known and collected. A number of other awards were given by various organisations and numerous solo exhibitions. Resume…here…
Ursula Schneider..
I have tried to put together collections of a good number of Swiss Ceramists and thus far hold a fair collection by the following artists..
Margrit Linck, Andre Freymond, Phillipe Lambercy, Gustave Sporri, Fritz & Helen Haussman, Geiger, Marcel Noverraz,Jacob Stuki and Mario Mauscarin.
All these examples are in very good condition and carry the signatures of the artists. Have a look through and I am sure you will be surprised at the wonderful works produced from the early 40`s to present day. So why not own a piece or two of Swiss history which delights the eye.
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Fritz Haussman 1900-1968

Helen Haussman 1905-1989

It is quite an achievement in the detailed hand painting created on each of the pieces shown.One just gasps at the thought of the dedication/art design and the steady hand that was needed to create these special pieces. Perhaps here i can say its all down to *Swiss precision*

Finding these jems which one can describe as rather delicate and in most cases never been used and therefore in wonderful condition.

They started experimenting in the early 40^s with stoneware with special glazes and produced some of the most exciting pieces in Chinese/Japanese taste.

The tableware shown here is a real delight and i just love those simple A lp flowers and the steady hand dipicting the fine flowers and all the banding: I have found a rather large dinner service hand painted with various flowers and here are a few examples shown. Fritz and Helen Haussmann also developed the long spout teapot which certainly has the Bauhaus feel and an example can be seen under Swiss pottery in the shop.




I am still doing further research on this company as i hope that i would be able to add a lot more detailed information.



Those who are interested in seeing a current exhibition then pop off to :

Swiss National Museum

Zunfthaus Zur Meisen Zurich

Musterhof 20
8001 Zurich


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It was one of those days when it felt like the heavens were about to collapse due to stress and argument! So off I set to cool down and see what was on offer in the local charity shops having something special in mind to find. These chairs were certainly far from mind but rather chuffed at finding them and was struck by the disdain the owner had setting them outside in the sunshine and dirt.
Simply the style screamed DENMARK and the fact that they are Palisander, who can miss that by a mile? Just so WENGER but these are fully stamped and had to do my research to find that they are from the master crafsman Kristian Vedel made by Soren Willardsen Denmark, Modus.

For the age all in all they are in very good condition and a good wax and polish brought up the richness of the wood and a leather buff gives the seating a feeling of, you know old,Ernest Hemmingway type look handsome yet a slight warm worn feeling. They retain these original paper labels as well as fully impressed into each chair : Module,designer,manufacturer and numbers.

The last couple of months there was little on offer yet when one has the patience and constant searching the unusual pops up and with great delight I will be offering these on my website.
Our shop in Davos is brimming with exciting items, furniture, silver, glass, art,ceramics and porcelain dating from as early as 1740 to 1960`s. So why not drive by and find a JEM to take home and cherish and keeping GREEN by leaving no footprints
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristian_Solmer_Vedel
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We were rather fortunate to have found a stunning venue for our shop in the famous skiing resort of Davos Graubünden. Davos is an amazing resort come winter or summer but let`s now talk first summer as it`s rather hot here at the moment.
Davos has a rather unique lake that spans the entrance of the town with its brilliant blue fresh waters that have flowed down from the Alps and when we speak about fresh water it is just that and very refreshing. There are no large vessels and therefore one is treated to a visual of calmness surrounded with trees and quaint to large houses each so different to each other that one can spend a whole day walking and viewing taking in the fresh air and sunshine. Summer time allows one to walk up several mountains and wandering along with those back packs and walking sticks and here one finds people of all ages simply exercising those muscles. Bird life is in abundance and so is the plethora of wild flowers that a camera on hand will help reminding one of the great memories as to what one has seen.
The local Swimming pool has a variety of sections where one can laze all day enjoying a super light lunch followed with a cocktail before relaxing by having a well deserved massage. Gallery`s and the local museum are also a draw card as the faire is changed for each season and the best is shown and on offer. Shops abound with all the temptations that one can desire from the top fashions to the local charity shop. Then of course there is a rather quaint Antique shop (that’s ours by the way) and here we have a large selection of porcelain ,glass ,silver artworks, furniture, bronzes and selective antique jewellery( which is soon to be added to our vast inventory.)


We also have on offer a large selection of 1950`s glass and ceramics as well as jewels. A neat collection of stuffed birds and horns which will delight the collector as most are dated to where and when such was hunted. Designer silver and plated items from Denmark/Sweden and England. Very fine English porcelain dating from C1740 to modern day collectibles.
Japanese items are also available as well as a small collection of Chinese blue and white porcelain.

So roll on winter and the whole scenery changes where the trees and roof tops are topped with heavy white icing with small plumes of grey smoke rising from the many chimneys. Soft yellow light filling the windows where perhaps children play infront of a roaring fire. The younger set will be found with a snowboard slung across shoulders with their heavy ski boots giving a clunk clunk as they head towards the ski lifts. The skiing in Davos is exceptional and I need not go too much into detail but one is encouraged to visit the Davos website where full information is given. One finds that the roads are left full of snow adding to the ambience and also dulls the noise of the slow moving vehicles.
Ice hockey fans know Davos pretty well and when a big match or the local side is playing then one will hear, on entering the tunnel to Davos, the big cheers and stamping emanating from the stadium.
A good number of the old buildings have been recently ungraded as well as new hotels being built and if that’s not enough then welcome to the vast number of luxury apartment with all the mod cons and stylish in design.
So why not book now and spend some time in amazing Davos where there is so much to do and enjoy come summer or winter. Please do pop into our shop and say “Hello” and enjoy a drink with us.

W & S Antiques Promenade 125…..7260 Davos Dorf
079 475 1907
Norman Warbreck and Jeannot Schädli

]]> http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/index.php?entry=entry110822-160554 2011-08-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-22T00:00:00Z The wonderful Chinese cloisonne bowl featured here tells the story of the famous Daoist Immortal Lui Hai expressing the various Chinese mythology`s
The inside of the bowl shows Lui Hai in his traditional dress holding a double string of money beads attached to a red rope. These hang down tempting the three legged frog which has jewels on his back

The bowl has many different stories worked into pictures expressing the various Chinese mythology`s .The inside is fully decorated with Lui Hai with money beads and the toad surrounded by water and sky. The outside of the bowl has a frieze which shows a scared Deer,dragonfly,butterflies,houses,flowers and the full moon.All these have a story to tell and have deeper spiritual meanings.
Lui Hai with his toad and coins serve as a lucky talisman in popular folklore. The three legged frog is believed to be conductive to great wealth, often depicted with a coin in its mouth. In Chines mythology it is the frog that lives in the moon. Each of its three legs represents the lunar phases(3) and when the frog swallows the moon then a lunar eclipse occurs. The frog knows the secret of immortality and is also regarded as a magician and trickster. Name given Chan Chu. He reveals the secret to this man Lui Hai an alchemist of the 10th century in exchange for his friendship. They become the best of friends and Lui Hai carries him where ever they go.

The dragonfly depicted on the bowl carries messages that deal with deeper thought & desires.

Symbolism:::sacredness, happiness, strength, courage, success as well as freedom. The dragonfly spirit is the essence of the winds of change. The dragonfly guides you through the mists of illusion to the pathway of transformation.
The Butterfly is as we all think it should be …that of a loving and gentle nature. Symbolizing an undying bond between lovers, an endless passionate bond. Powerful stuff!!
And in addition the butterfly has only one life partner. Oh to be a butterfly! Sigh!!

As to the houses represented here I have little idea as to what the artist is implying but then with the tale of Lui Hai placed in your house or business it is said to bring you wealth when placed in the right place. The flowers are the tradition found in China and am sure each has its own meaning. Strange that I have owned this bowl for the last 15 years and relegated to the back cupboard till I had the time to discover where how and what. Amazing what one will find when googling around as there is a plethora of suggestions as to the related story.
The scared Deer is a symbol of happiness & good fortune that of endurance, longevity and grace. The Chinese word for Deer (Lu) when translated means…..God of prosperity. There are many stories to share of the scared Deer and one only has to do some searching…ie…Google…away!

Frog…symbol of immortality and is an auspicious animal in East Asia
The bowl is signed to the reverse dating to late 19th Century
Another strange feature is that this frog has 11 jewels on his back and not the usual nine depicted elsewhere. When I first saw this bowl I had to do some smooth talking to purchase it before it was due for auctioning. Absolutely wonderful when one tries to discover the stories represented on the bowl as to simply asking an expert as I have gleaned a whole lot more knowledge on traditions and Chinese Culture.
May you all find that butterfly in you but be sure to befriend a frog which I am sure would be in the company of a dragonfly or two. Who said *one cannot have it all* that leaves a scared Deer to find but again I am sure we all have a dear or two…oops
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Here I would like to share with you some of the fine engravings by Bartolozzi covering some 13 in all and dated to 1797. These are still in their original frames with the wooden back boards and 90% in very good condition.
I have taken pictures of the first two which are shown here and the list is as follows :



Mother Iak
Thomas Parrie
M Souch
Ch Sothwell Knight
Mons. De Saincte Corneille
S G Carrow Knight
The Lady Surrey
Queen Catherine Howard
Francis Russel E: of Bedford…sometime after
Edward Prince


Francesco Bartolozzi R.A was born in Florence Italy in 1727 a son of a goldsmith, he arrived in England in 1764. Becoming engraver to His Majesty he produced some fine work shown in the Royal Household after Hans Holbein.
Here I would like to share with you the amazing life of Bartolozzi described by Prof.Dr Hans.W.Singer , which appears on the University of California website.
To encourage you to read this document I add a special note which you will find on the site.
Prof.Dr Singer says : of Bartolozzi
“ had special qualities which appeal to the connoisseur, Bartolozzi`s work has the joyousness, with exquisite delicacy, a chaste and classical beauty, a perfection of line and light, which distinguished him above all his fellows”
Wow what a description for one of the best stipple gravers the world has known.
Link : University California
Bartolozzi

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It is that time of the year again where all the treasures and fine art sourced throughout the preceding year is proudly shown at the National Antiques and Decorative Arts Faire at the exclusive *Sandton Covention Centre* from the 15th-17th July 2011.
Firstly the Sandton Covention Centre is a prime location and very smart indeed and has all the trappings of an elegant way of shopping being close to the now famous *Nelson Mandela Square* It is with pride that the organizers of this fair have stayed loyal to the Convention Centre where they started with the very first “young dealers” faire some 10 years ago.
The young and not so young dealers have a great eye and are kept well informed to the market trends and are willing to change stream when they see a strong trend developing. Over the years I have seen this Faire grow into the most formidable group of young dealers not only gaining noriety but have launched themselves into new strong careers. Looking at those who have stayed long and true, these are the ones to watch as they have the great talent of knowing what best market to serve at very fair prices. Not all have fancy shops but be assured they have fancy back cupboards at home bursting with fresh stock to the market.

I guess that is what I always liked about the “trending” dealers they have the stamina to run the course whilst making a good living forever pursuing that elusive “gold” rush.
This year the Faire promises to be a real stunner as there are a good number of collectors items that will be eagerly snatched up on the grand opening night of the 14th July 2001. Of course those in the know would have been enquiring well before hand what will be on offer and will make a bee line for those dealers. The great thing about this Faire is that “It is Vetted” the dealers do stand by what they say and their descriptions thereof. Always nice to have a written guarantee when one is in doubt and when I am spending my good money I am sure to ask for just that.
Over the years I have formed some excellent friendships and bought well from this faire show casing Fine Furniture/porcelain/art/jewellery/glass and the list simply stretches the imagination. Interestingly there is a good assortment of everyday collectibles that allows just about everyone to have an exciting day out , even if it is only to say “my mother had one like that” perhaps with a nice price tag ten thousand or so. It is a Faire where one can also learn a lot from the eager beaver dealers as they are always willing to share their wealth of knowledge and expertise.
So place a cross in your diary and be sure to visit one of the formost Faires on the calander year 2011…15th-17thJuly
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I was rather delighted in finding this charming model of a Bambi by the celebrated Germany artist Faust E Lang who worked in Oberammergau Germany. Here I must admit that I had never heard of this artist but then the quality and style of the carving screamed quality quality!
Link to shop...Artworks.....Bambi

The Bambi has such life like qualities down to the doe like eyes with the overall carving showing all the muscles and the twisted neck that is just so natural as found in nature. The nostrils,mouth and hooves have a darker brown color.

Faust E Lang was born in Oberammergau in 1887 where he grew up with a father that was a master carver of wooden models covering many subjects. Shortly before the second world war he moved to England where he was introduced to the Wade company which made the now world famous “Wade whimsicals” which were so popular as reasonably priced collectibles.

Here is a link to a more detailed story of this celebrated artist….Faust E Lang
Faust & Wade

A rather nice find recently is an oak table with 12 Dutch Delft tiles set in the table top….see our shop here….shop
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