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Dorian Sands
Melbourne born Tom Percy Sanders (1924-2008) returned to Melbourne in 1949 and by the end of that year his ceramic wares were selling through Georges Department Store under the name ‘Dorian Sands’. He continued to build his skills as a…
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How to tie the Ascot
The Ascot was popularized in England, by the Prince of Wales in 1888. The French had named it Plastron in 1882. By the end of the 19th century, it was considered the most exclusive form of neckwear for formal morning…
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Sophisticated original music
David Dower & Matt Fisher create original, vibrant music with piano, percussion, strings and vocals. Their music is rhythmic, sensitive, engaging, accessible, and fun. Their new album, “The Frog, the Fish, and the Whale”, recorded at Porcupine Studios in London,…
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Eat the Rich
O’Rourke combines a soupcon of Swift’s A Modest Proposal and Keynsian garnish in an effort to find out why some places are “prosperous and thriving”. P. J. O’Rourke attended Johns Hopkins. He began writing funny things in 1960s “underground” newspapers….
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Orrefors glasses
Rhapsody-Clear by Orrefors Plain Bowl & Stem, Clear: 1960 – 1995 Height: 125 mm or 5 inches, set of six available. In the Swedish village Orrefors in Småland, Orrefors glassworks manufacture high quality crystal glassware and art glass. Founded in…
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Maison Caulières
The monarch celebrated her milestone birthday in April and it has been revealed that one of her favourite presents was the £50 beauty product from Fortnum & Mason which her husband bought. She loved the Maison Caulieres extra virgin sunflower,…
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Something special
Are you a collector or looking for something special? We may be able to find, what you are looking for! Stockist of Howard’s Products. Restor-A-Finish, Feed-N-Wax, Orange Oil, Steel Wool, Butcher Block Conditioner, Silver Polish, Copper & Brass Polish, Fix…
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Furniture polish
Enhance the natural beauty and depth of grain in finished and unfinished wood with an unique blend of soft beeswax, hard carnauba wax and pure orange oil. Prevent drying and deterioration of all wood finishes. Polish all wood surfaces to…
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Silver polish
The Choice of Silversmiths for over 90 Years Cleans and polishes all silver, silver plating, appliances and chrome fittings. Special Pine-Ola blend retards tarnish and keeps silver bright. Quickly cleans and polishes without using acids or harsh abrasives. Howard Products…
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Restor-A-Finish
Before you go to the extreme of stripping it, try restoring. Eliminates white heat rings and water marks Blends out scratches and blemishes Restores colour and lustre to faded finishes Will NOT dissolve existing finish Most finished wood surfaces that…
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