Affordable Taxi Service in London?
have you tried a comparison site online for minicabs if you dont want to use a black cab..... there are loads online :)
Identifying a 1960s Vintage Lamp?
this is the whole lamp with original shade. thanks for your advice. will check out the other sites.
Identifying a 1960s Vintage Lamp?
hey thanks for your interest and help. its 8cms at the bottom of the base tapering to 4cms at the top. Pattern same both sides. Just spoke to my folks and it actually came from an East London independent retailer in 1968 costing 5 GBP which equates to 74.65...
Identifying a 1960s Vintage Lamp?
Hi Cybergrannie, I contacted the Ancient History Encyclopaedia Europe, who informed me the design is most likely inspired by Mesoamerican imagery. They suggested the standing figure is likely Inti or Viracocha and the creature below him, the feathered serpent...
Identifying a 1960s Vintage Lamp?
hey Pghggirl40, thanks for your comment. The design origin is solved. See my reply to cybergrannie. Decided to keep it for now as I agree, its pretty cool...best from London MJ
Identifying a Small Leather and Fur Stuffed Toy?
Thank you, thats helpful. If you remember the cartoon please let me know.......
Identifying a Small Leather and Fur Stuffed Toy?
Thanks for your suggestion but I have just had the magical moment of identifying him....... the little guy is a Fauni Troll that was most likely made in Finland, and I think now NC. It looks like a very early version of the Sumppi character. These were made...
Identifying a Small Leather and Fur Stuffed Toy?
looks like you were right poehere.. Its a Fauni Troll from Finland and I believe they did cartoons... great memory!
Identifying a Small Leather and Fur Stuffed Toy?
Hey Robyn, I have managed to identify my new old furry friend as a Atelier Truani Finnish Troll called Sumppi. This version of Sumppi was the first and original from the 1967 catalogue before the company moved to Canada then Wilmington NC. This is a very rare...
Identifying a Small Leather and Fur Stuffed Toy?
Hello Cybergrannie. Found out these are no longer made. This version is a 1967 Boy Sumppi..... ;)
Identifying a Small Leather and Fur Stuffed Toy?
To all above and those that recognised Sumppi. This is the cartoon called Tivvy. It was a book and on TV.....
Identifying a 1970s Rabbit?
I think anonymous maybe right. Beatrix Potter published The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1901. This rabbit is grey, as Peter is, and looks very old.
Value of old Cyclopedias and Dictionaries?
Hello. I have the complete set of The Book of Knowledge, not dated, but believed to be 1935. This is a UK Encyclopaedia with differing editions into the 1950s - 60. Book shops can sell the complete set for about 25 GBP / 32.80 USD. I have tried to sell many...
