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Your turn!

Have you considered decorating your bed and placing it on show? Why not? Sir Rhys ap Thomas had his four poster carved and sited so all could see his wealth c1520. Something that was right to have on show, though you’d be hoping not to have need of it, was the horse-drawn hearse from Berriew,Continue reading “Your turn!”

Treasure, or tat?

Those old porcelain pieces you’ve kept just because they were handed down, and guilt prevents you chucking them out… have a look at their bottoms. No, not for dust, but at the makers mark. If any say Wignoria, then you’ve got a Worcester piece from c1750. It might be worth a few bob too. AndContinue reading “Treasure, or tat?”