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Shrunken apple on saucer wearing hat

Posted on January 24, 2011 by accidentallyantique

This beautiful – if intrinsically temporary – work of contemporary art was created by an unknown artist from West London. It was created to represent the hours wasted by the artist waiting at bus stops in the freezing cold wastelands … Continue reading →

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Tortoise reposing upon wooden box

Posted on January 20, 2011 by accidentallyantique

Remarkably akin to a tacky lawn ornament sitting on top of a cheap “ethnic” wooden box made cheaply by starving Indian factory workers, this piece really has a truly unique history. For in actual fact, the box and the tortoise … Continue reading →

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Green ceramic walrus

Posted on January 19, 2011 by accidentallyantique

Innocent as it looks, this little walrus was actually the possession of renowned Classical and Romantic pianist and composer Ludwig van Beethoven. As he slowly grew increasingly deaf throughout his early 20s, it bore him great solace and comfort. He … Continue reading →

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Unusual teacup and saucer

Posted on January 18, 2011 by accidentallyantique

There was a time when the world was a better place: a more genteel, elegant place, full of lace tablecloths, ironing boards and fish knives. In some places it still is. Skegness, for example, where we found this charming cup … Continue reading →

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