Images of items I have purchased.

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That sofa looks lovely, are the cushions fastened? Nothing worse than cushions which constantly slide away when sitting on them.
 
Adam said:
That's awesome, she'll be chuffed with that.
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Edrof said:
Good show, Hades old chap.
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Glaucus said:
That's a find and a half
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booyaka said:
top work indeed
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Craig1981 said:
That's a very thoughtful gift. Let us know how she reacts! :)
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Thanks everyone. Sorry if I haven't quoted all of you above as I'm posting from a phone.

I gave it to my mum this evening. She had no idea before she opened the box. But as soon as she opened it she burst into tears without even turning it over to see the signature. She recognised it immediately and spent the next few minutes crying with happiness. Apparently she remembers him making either this one or certainly something very similar back when he was still living in the family home. I hadn't realised it before now but in 1966 he wasn't working in his studio but was still working out of the family house. My mum had left home by then to get married but often went back and remembers it, or something very similar, at the time. I really don't know if that is true. But she was in tears for quite some time.

So I think that was a success :)
 
booyaka said:
£4k on a suite!!:eek::eek:

I spent £1500 on a good quality suite 13 years ago and it still looks as good as new.
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Jolly good.

We went to about six different sofa stores and they all felt nasty and cheap compared to Multiyork. Can't wait for them to arrive, they're incredibly comfortable..it's gonna take 2 months :(.
 
Who remembers the box of delights:)

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Hades said:
No I didn't have time unfortunately. But I will get it polished for her shortly.
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I thought the toothpaste tip might have helped, as I had visions of you polishing away that evening with your one and only toothbrush! ;)

A really great gift though, which I am sure she must have been absolutely delighted to receive... well done that man, indeed! :)
 
Hades said:
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I've just bought this as a surprise birthday present for my mum. It's a silver brooch made by Ernest Blyth in 1966.

He was her brother and a quite talented goldsmith in the 60's, 70's and 80's (he won the DeBeers award twice). He died around 15 years ago and sadly the small number of items that my mum had of his were lost is a small house fire around 10 years ago. So I thought this brooch would be a lovely sentimental present for her. I was very pleased when I found it and I can't wait to give it to her tomorrow and see her reaction when she reads the signature on the back :)

I have some fantastic memories of visiting his studio with my mum and brother in the early 70's to see him work. It's strange to think that he would never have known when he was making this item that it would find its way back to his sister 49 years later.
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That really looks fantastic, never seen anything quite like it! (Great gift too).
 
Montala said:
I thought the toothpaste tip might have helped, as I had visions of you polishing away that evening with your one and only toothbrush! ;)

A really great gift though, which I am sure she must have been absolutely delighted to receive... well done that man, indeed! :)
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Don't even need to use a toothbrush. A tiny bit on the end of your finger with a bit of water is all you need! Can safely say I think it's the most random tip I've given on this forum
 
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