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Sir Benet Garrard sold land on which the Royal Crescent stands in December 1766. Between 1767 and 1775 John Wood the Younger, designed the great curved façade with Ionic Columns. Each original purchaser bought a length of the façade, and then employed their own architect. The house was then built behind the façade to their own specifications. Therefore what can appear to be two houses is occasionally just one. This system of town planning is betrayed at the rear and can be seen from the road behind the Crescent. While the front is uniform and symmetrical, the rear is a mixture of differing roof heights. This architecture, described as "Queen Anne fronts and Mary-Anne backs", occurs repeatedly in Bath. It was the first crescent of terraced houses to be built and an example of "rus in urbe" (the country in the city) with its views over the parkland opposite Height: 14.2cm Width: 9.0cm Depth: 3.5cm34.50 -
Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity. The top of the base includes models of scenes from the tales of Dickens and Victorian England. The etch around the base reads: "IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES " Height: 12cm Width: 6.5cm Depth: 3.5cm -
Robert Burns This delightful bust, made from British gypsum plaster is sure to delight all lovers of Robert Burns the Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. His poem 'Auld Land Syne' is often sung at Hogmanay. There are a series of models around the base associated with Burns and his works and Scotland. These include Bagpipes, Plough, Ink well and quill, Book, Whiskey bottle, Candle holder, timorous beastie and Burn's Cottage. The etch around the base reads: "SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCES BE FORGOT AND NEVER BROUGHT TO MIND" Height: 12cm Width: 6cm Depth: 3.5m -
This delightful bust, made from British gypsum plaster is sure to delight all lovers of classic books and Sherlock Holmes in particular. Sherlock Holmes was the brilliant creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Around the top of the base is included 221B Baker Street, a hackney cab, violin, magnifying glass, microscope, pipe, police helmet and books. The etch around the base reads: "THE GAME IS AFOOT!" Height: 13cm Width: 7cm Depth: 3.5cm -
This delightful bust, made from British gypsum plaster is sure to delight all lovers of the Irish playwright Oscar Wilde Best known for his works including 'The Importance of Being Earnest', 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. After university, Wilde moved to London into fashionable cultural and social circles where he became known for his wit, flamboyant dress and charming conversation. Wilde became one of the best-known personalities of his day. The base of the bust incorporates the frame from Dorian Gray, a prison cell door from Pentonville Prison, lilies, roses and a sunflower, books and quill pen and the iconic handbag as featured in 'The Importance of Being Ernest'. The etch around the base reads: "I CAN RESIST ANYTHING EXCEPT TEMPTATION". Height: 12cm Width: 7cm Depth: 3.5cm. -
This delightful British gypsum plaster model bust of Nefertiti is sure to please. It will make a statement in any room. An ideal gift. Nefertiti (1370 – c. 1330 BC) was an Egyptian queen and the Great Royal Wife (chief consort) of Akhenaten, an Egyptian Pharaoh. Height: 16cm Width: 6cm Depth: 10cm -
This delightful British gypsum plaster model bust of Queen Elizabeth II is sure to please all lovers of our wonderful Queen. It will make a statement in any room. An ideal gift. The etch around the base reads: "THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE 2022". Height: 13 cm Width: 6.5 cm Depth: 3.5 cm -
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This British gypsum plaster model bust of Sir Ernest Shackleton is sure to please all lovers of this amazing explorer.Shackleton is known for his Antarctic exploration and leadership. He led three Antarctic expeditions, but it is the story of his second, on the Endurance which made his reputation.The etch around the base reads: "BY ENDURANCE WE CONQUER" Height: 13cm Width: 7cm Depth: 3.5cm -
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This British gypsum plaster model bust is sure to please all admirers of William Morris.
William Morris known is one of the most important cultural figures of Victorian Britain and the arts and crafts movement.
He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. (1834 - 1896).
Items around the base include Morris wallpaper patterns, paintbrushes, printing press, potter’s wheel and the red house.
The etch around the base reads:
"Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful"
Height: approx. 135mm width: 70mm depth: 40mm
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This pretty lovebirds fabric table lamp is ideal for any occasional table or bedside table. It measures approx 25 cm high Boxed Ideal for your home or a lovely gift -
This pretty deer and birds fabric table lamp is ideal for any occasional table or bedside table. It measures approx 25 cm high Boxed Ideal for your home or a lovely gift -
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Fabulous Thistle and Butterfly tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. Lithophane is an etched or moulded artwork in thin very translucent porcelain but is further enhanced when lit with a candle or LED light The candle or LED is placed on the plate which is covered by the decorative dome. A candle tealight is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop The colour of the tealight will change depending whether a candle or LED is used. Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
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Fabulous Robin tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. Lithophane is an etched or moulded artwork in thin very translucent porcelain but is further enhanced when lit with a candle or LED light The candle or LED is placed on the plate which is covered by the decorative dome. A candle tealight is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop The colour of the tealight will change depending whether a candle or LED is used. Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
Fabulous Barn Owls tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
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Fabulous Nativity tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop Please use all candles responsibly. The tea light measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
Fabulous London tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
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A fabulous Lavender and Butterfly tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop . Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
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A fabulous Horse tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
A Fabulous Flying Sleigh tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
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Fabulous Dragonfly tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
A fabulous Forest Deer / Reindeer tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
Fabulous Dandelion tea light in presentation box - this domed tea light candle holder is made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our website. Please use all candles responsibly. The tealight measures approx 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
This fabulous domed Blue Tit tea light holder is in a presented in a box and is made from the finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique. Lithophane is an etched or moulded artwork in thin very translucent porcelain but is further enhanced when lit with a candle or LED light The candle or LED is placed on the plate which is covered by the decorative dome. A candle tea light is included and the LED light can be purchased separately on our shop The colour of the tea light will change depending whether a candle or LED is used. Please use all candles responsibly. The size of the tea light is 8cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
A fabulous Angel tea light holder in a presentation box. The domed tea light candle holder made from finest white unglazed porcelain using the lithophane technique is very popular. Included with the lithophane there is a tea light candle, however the LED light is available from our website. The tea light measures approx 8 cms high and base diameter of 12 cms Ideal for your home or as a gift -
This delightful plaster Head of Leda plaque looks absolutely stunning and will attract attention wherever placed. It is a plaster gypsum model and is boxed and with a product card. Height 21cms Width 18cms Depth 2cms -
This British gypsum plaster model bust of Queen Victoria will make a statement in any room. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) was the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Her reign was a period of great progress and change within the United Kingdom. In 1840 Queen Victoria married her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg. They had nine children. Albert died in 1861 after which she plunged into very deep mourning and avoided public appearances. Her reign of 63 years and seven months was longer than any of her predecessors and is known as the Victorian era This bust is especially suitable for all Royalists and historians but will be appreciated by all. In particular this bust will be appreciated by all especially suitable for all Royalists and historians. Around the base there are objects featuring Victoria's reign including the Crystal Palace, Christmas trees, and a globe representing the Commonwealth. The inscription reads "The important thing is not what they think of me but what I think of them" Height 14cms Width 7.5cms Depth 4cms -
This bust is especially suitable for all historians but will be appreciated by all. It will make an interesting topic of conversation in any room. William the Conqueror (c1028 - 1087) launched the Norman conquest of England in 1066, defeating King Harold at the Battle of Hastings and was descended form the Vikings. Around the base there are battleships, horses as depicted in the Bayeux tapestry, Dover Castle and a Norman shield and the quote round the base reads ... 'I attacked the English of the Northern shires like a lion' Height 13.5cms Width 7cms Depth 3.5cms -
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". This bust is suitable for all Shakespeare aficionados and indeed for any lover of the English language. Around the base there is included a quill and ink, scrolls, books, the Greek masks of Comedy and Tragedy, a crown, Hamlet's skull, a Capulet rose and Montague swords from Romeo and Juliet. Incsribed are the words ... 'To thine own self be true' quoted from Act I Scene 1 Hamlet Height 12cms Width 6.5cms Depth 4cms -
Lord Kitchener was a British Army and Colonial administrator His army of volunteers boosted the British Army in WWI from 200 thousand men to almost 2 million men The poster campaign remains an iconic symbol of the Great War 1914-1918 Around the base is included a WWI tank, a gas mask, shells , a spade, helmets, a Howitzer and British Tommie going over the top, together with the inscription 'Your country needs you' Height 14cms Width 8cms Depth 3.5cms -
This British gypsum plaster bust is a real statement piece. HENRY VIII is perhaps most famous for his 6 wives, two of which were beheaded and two were divorced His other notable actions include the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic church, the dissolution of the monasteries and the legal union of England and Wales Around the base is included Hampton Court, the Tudor Rose and the names of his six wives Height 13.5cms Width 8ms Depth 3.5cms -
This interesting bust will add a delightful addition to your home or office He strengthened the Roman Empire through architecture and is famous for building Hadrian's Wall and rebuilding the Parthenon. Around the base of the bust there is Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colisseum and Hadrian's arch The inscriptions states ' Peace through strength' Height 13.5cms Width 7ms Depth 3.5cms -
Cleopatra was known for her beauty, intelligence and her passionate affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony. She ruled Egypt from 51 to 30 BC as Egypt's last Pharoah This beautiful and interesting bust will add a delightful addition to your home or office Around the base of the bust is various Egyptian artefacts and the following text 'Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety' A sentence from the play Antony and Cleopatra, by William Shakespeare. Height 13cms Width 7cms Depth 3.5cms -
Aphrodite - the Greek goddess of love and beauty. This beautiful bust of Aphrodite takes inspiration from both the marble statues of Aphrodite housed in the Metz museum and Getty museum. Around the base are symbols of the goddess - dolphins, dove, roses, scalloped shell, wine and grapes. This bust has a felt base and comes in a box Height is 14.5cms Width 8cms Depth 3.5cm
