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Camels
Camels are often known as the ships of the desert and have been depicted in both Asian and European antiques. Camels have often given the impression of exotic places and…
Swan Scent Bottles
Swan Scent Bottles. This post has a gallery and information on scent bottles either in the form of swans or with swan decoration. Thomas Webb and Sons made some excellent…
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Pig Pin Cushions
Pig Pin Cushions. Pin cushions in the form of pigs are an excellent way to start a collection of novelty pin cushions. They are probably one of the most frequently…
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Lions
Lions have a long history in Art and Design. They have been found depicted on coins as far back as 480BC, possibly earlier. They were an important part of Roman…
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Swans
Swans feature strongly in mythology. In Greek mythology, the story of Leda and the Swan recounts that Helen of Troy was conceived in a union of Zeus disguised as a…
Elephants
Elephants are magnificent animals and have been depicted in silver as far back as the 1st century BC, on both Roman and Greek coins, possibly more. Below are some examples…