Ancestral Collections Offers

Ancestral Collections sells Elegant Home Furnishings & Gifts derived from Historic House Collections. Founded by Lady Victoria Leatham of Burghley House it has been trading for five years as a mail order company. Items range from Clocks to Cushions, Jewellery to Limoges & Silverware to Statues.

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Jadeite Paper KnifeOpen your bills in style with this very smart Chinese jade and metal paper knife. There is no reason why paper knives should not be as glamorous as jewellery and we feel that this carved decorative example is not only attractive but extremely practical. Anyone who has sliced their finger on an envelope should wield one of these to prevent more bloodshed at breakfast.Open your bills in style with this very smart Chinese jade and metal paper knife. There is no reason why paper knives should not be as glamorous as jewellery and we feel that this carved decorative example is not only attractive but extremely practical. Anyone who has sliced their finger on an envelope should wield one of these to prevent more bloodshed at breakfast.

Mahogany Desk TidyKeep order on your desk with this handsome wooden in/out tray. It comes with sold brass handles and will prevent the onset of chaos amongst your paperwork. Keep order on your desk with this handsome wooden in/out tray. It comes with sold brass handles and will prevent the onset of chaos amongst your paperwork.

Leather Mouse MatHouse your pens in luxury, your mouse in style and your relations in comfort! This excellent desk set is not only the last word in office chic but is the best and most sensible collection of leather items we have come across. The trio is made from fine champagne leather which would make even the Mont Blanc enthusiast keen to stow their pens, wield their mouse and smile at their nearest and dearest.House your pens in luxury, your mouse in style and your relations in comfort! This excellent desk set is not only the last word in office chic but is the best and most sensible collection of leather items we have come across. The trio is made from fine champagne leather which would make even the Mont Blanc enthusiast keen to stow their pens, wield their mouse and smile at their nearest and dearest.

Leather Double Photo FrameHouse your pens in luxury, your mouse in style and your relations in comfort! This excellent desk set is not only the last word in office chic but is the best and most sensible collection of leather items we have come across. The trio is made from fine champagne leather which would make even the Mont Blanc enthusiast keen to stow their pens, wield their mouse and smile at their nearest and dearest.House your pens in luxury, your mouse in style and your relations in comfort! This excellent desk set is not only the last word in office chic but is the best and most sensible collection of leather items we have come across. The trio is made from fine champagne leather which would make even the Mont Blanc enthusiast keen to stow their pens, wield their mouse and smile at their nearest and dearest.

Round Havana Leather Boxes PairPack your silk ties for travelling or use these superb boxes for bits and pieces on your desk or dressing table. This is a glorious set , both made from superb champagne leather. They will make a wonderful Christmas gift for a lucky man!Pack your silk ties for travelling or use these superb boxes for bits and pieces on your desk or dressing table. This is a glorious set , both made from superb champagne leather. They will make a wonderful Christmas gift for a lucky man!

Leather Pen PotHouse your pens in luxury, your mouse in style and your relations in comfort! This excellent desk set is not only the last word in office chic but is the best and most sensible collection of leather items we have come across. The trio is made from fine champagne leather which would make even the Mont Blanc enthusiast keen to stow their pens, wield their mouse and smile at their nearest and dearest.House your pens in luxury, your mouse in style and your relations in comfort! This excellent desk set is not only the last word in office chic but is the best and most sensible collection of leather items we have come across. The trio is made from fine champagne leather which would make even the Mont Blanc enthusiast keen to stow their pens, wield their mouse and smile at their nearest and dearest.

Damask Velvet Writing SetKeep your very special stationary in this superb luxury velour covered box. Nice paper especially if scented needs to be kept away from the light and this box apart from being useful, looks marvellous on a desk.Keep your very special stationary in this superb luxury velour covered box. Nice paper especially if scented needs to be kept away from the light and this box apart from being useful, looks marvellous on a desk.

Silver Owl BookmarkSilver Owl Bookmark. Why not mark the well turned pages of your favourite Harry Potter with this so suitable owl bookmark! Made from silver and hallmarked, this is beautifully conceived and will make a terrific present for a Godson or grandchild,who no doubt lent you the book in the first place...Silver Owl Bookmark. Why not mark the well turned pages of your favourite Harry Potter with this so suitable owl bookmark! Made from silver and hallmarked, this is beautifully conceived and will make a terrific present for a Godson or grandchild,who no doubt lent you the book in the first place...

Mantel Clock Curl mahogany and hand cut inlay, gilded brass mounts and hand engraved dial, lion mask handles and one of the most experienced clock makers in England, all combine to bring you this exceptional Millennium celebration timepiece with presentation brass plaque which we will engrave specially for you. Superb quality clocks such as this are seldom offered by mail order, indeed these precious examples of the clockmaker’s art are created by craftsmen in a limited edition of two hundred and fifty in order to enhance the appeal of each individual clock. These are true heirlooms of the future. Curl mahogany and hand cut inlay, gilded brass mounts and hand engraved dial, lion mask handles and one of the most experienced clock makers in England, all combine to bring you this exceptional Millennium celebration timepiece with presentation brass plaque which we will engrave specially for you. Superb quality clocks such as this are seldom offered by mail order, indeed these precious examples of the clockmaker’s art are created by craftsmen in a limited edition of two hundred and fifty in order to enhance the appeal of each individual clock. These are true heirlooms of the future.

Brass Mantel ClockFrench eighteenth century in inspiration this is an eye catching and elegant focal point for your mantelpiece. Pretty clocks are hard to find so we were suitably enthralled when we found this one for you. Made from solid bronze and with a quartz movement this will bring you great pleasure.French eighteenth century in inspiration this is an eye catching and elegant focal point for your mantelpiece. Pretty clocks are hard to find so we were suitably enthralled when we found this one for you. Made from solid bronze and with a quartz movement this will bring you great pleasure.

Yew Grandmother clockThe elegant proportions of the Windsor Grandmother clock reflect a unique heritage of making fine clocks in England. The cabinet is decorated in English yew tree veneers and inlaid with black edge line. The case features a scroll pediment mounted on pillars. The glazed trunk door reveals the swing of the pendulum and the gradual drop of the weights. The plinth is mounted on fine ogee feet. The eight-day westminster chime movement has a chime silencer and an automatic night silencer. The pendulum has an automatic beat setting. The dial is solid bras with a silver finish chapter ring. Hand crafted by the oldest clockmakers in England, the Windsor will be an heirloom that will be valued by every generation.The elegant proportions of the Windsor Grandmother clock reflect a unique heritage of making fine clocks in England. The cabinet is decorated in English yew tree veneers and inlaid with black edge line. The case features a scroll pediment mounted on pillars. The glazed trunk door reveals the swing of the pendulum and the gradual drop of the weights. The plinth is mounted on fine ogee feet. The eight-day westminster chime movement has a chime silencer and an automatic night silencer. The pendulum has an automatic beat setting. The dial is solid bras with a silver finish chapter ring. Hand crafted by the oldest clockmakers in England, the Windsor will be an heirloom that will be valued by every generation.

Mahoghany Grandmother clockThe elegant proportions of the Windsor Grandmother clock reflect a unique heritage of making fine clocks in England. The cabinet is decorated in English yew tree veneers and inlaid with black edge line. The case features a scroll pediment mounted on pillars. The glazed trunk door reveals the swing of the pendulum and the gradual drop of the weights. The plinth is mounted on fine ogee feet. The eight-day westminster chime movement has a chime silencer and an automatic night silencer. The pendulum has an automatic beat setting. The dial is solid bras with a silver finish chapter ring. Hand crafted by the oldest clockmakers in England, the Windsor will be an heirloom that will be valued by every generation.The elegant proportions of the Windsor Grandmother clock reflect a unique heritage of making fine clocks in England. The cabinet is decorated in English yew tree veneers and inlaid with black edge line. The case features a scroll pediment mounted on pillars. The glazed trunk door reveals the swing of the pendulum and the gradual drop of the weights. The plinth is mounted on fine ogee feet. The eight-day westminster chime movement has a chime silencer and an automatic night silencer. The pendulum has an automatic beat setting. The dial is solid bras with a silver finish chapter ring. Hand crafted by the oldest clockmakers in England, the Windsor will be an heirloom that will be valued by every generation.

Pink Limoges Clock A delightful little Limoges porcelain bedside clock, this florally decorated example will fill that gap between the latest book and the glass of water. When closed, it appears to be a little porcelain ball and then hey presto! It turns into a clock. Quartz movement.A delightful little Limoges porcelain bedside clock, this florally decorated example will fill that gap between the latest book and the glass of water. When closed, it appears to be a little porcelain ball and then hey presto! It turns into a clock. Quartz movement.

Green Limoges ClockA delightful little Limoges porcelain bedside clock, this florally decorated example will fill that gap between the latest book and the glass of water. When closed, it appears to be a little porcelain ball and then hey presto! It turns into a clock. Quartz movement.A delightful little Limoges porcelain bedside clock, this florally decorated example will fill that gap between the latest book and the glass of water. When closed, it appears to be a little porcelain ball and then hey presto! It turns into a clock. Quartz movement.

Porcelain Mini ClockThe sweetest addition to a bedside table! Small but perfectly formed, our porcelain clock with floral and gilt decoration will force slumbering guests out of bed by virtue of the alarm function and the quartz movement will keep excellent time. Battery requiredThe sweetest addition to a bedside table! Small but perfectly formed, our porcelain clock with floral and gilt decoration will force slumbering guests out of bed by virtue of the alarm function and the quartz movement will keep excellent time. Battery required

Porcelain Boule ClockThe Emperor Napoleon would surely have approved of this dazzling little clock! A dark blue porcelain case, enhanced with gilded decoration, looks when closed like a shiny dark blue ball but opens to reveal a quartz movement clock with gilt bezel, complete with minute hand and roman numerals. To add the final touch of quality, the clasp is in the form of a tiny bee. This is a truly collectible treasure. The Emperor Napoleon would surely have approved of this dazzling little clock! A dark blue porcelain case, enhanced with gilded decoration, looks when closed like a shiny dark blue ball but opens to reveal a quartz movement clock with gilt bezel, complete with minute hand and roman numerals. To add the final touch of quality, the clasp is in the form of a tiny bee. This is a truly collectible treasure.

Brass BarometerNow you can decide about that picnic, secure in the knowledge that you know what the weather has in store! This smart brass barometer is accurate and clear to read. The pressure in millibars is shown and the hand will indicate clearly what to expect in the way of weather, especially if you give a gentle tap to the glass in the time honoured fashion !Now you can decide about that picnic, secure in the knowledge that you know what the weather has in store! This smart brass barometer is accurate and clear to read. The pressure in millibars is shown and the hand will indicate clearly what to expect in the way of weather, especially if you give a gentle tap to the glass in the time honoured fashion !

Brass CompassKnow where you are going at all times with this sensible brass hand bearing compass. Next time you plan a trip to the Kalahari do make sure you have one of these, it could save your life. In the meantime it will stop an awful lot of domestic disturbance when the map reader gets confused in the car.Know where you are going at all times with this sensible brass hand bearing compass. Next time you plan a trip to the Kalahari do make sure you have one of these, it could save your life. In the meantime it will stop an awful lot of domestic disturbance when the map reader gets confused in the car.

Brass Radio Silence ClockTime may never be viewed in the same way again. This clock has on its dial three coloured sections. These relate to the maritime practice of keeping radio silence for three minute spells to allow any distress calls uninterrupted access to the air waves. Nicely reproduced from an original, this clock is made from brass and has a quartz movementTime may never be viewed in the same way again. This clock has on its dial three coloured sections. These relate to the maritime practice of keeping radio silence for three minute spells to allow any distress calls uninterrupted access to the air waves. Nicely reproduced from an original, this clock is made from brass and has a quartz movement

Brass ThermometerA solid brass outer casing protects this sturdy wall mounted thermometer. It comes with pierced holes to enable you to mount it directly onto a wall or beam and will give you years of good service. A solid brass outer casing protects this sturdy wall mounted thermometer. It comes with pierced holes to enable you to mount it directly onto a wall or beam and will give you years of good service.

Porthole Clock and Weather StationPolished wood and brass make a rich combination in our nautical weather station. Barometer, hygrometer , temperature gauge and clock make this not only a stylish but thoroughly useful piece of kit that will give you all the information you could need before venturing out on the Solent or for a picnic in the park. Requires battery.Polished wood and brass make a rich combination in our nautical weather station. Barometer, hygrometer , temperature gauge and clock make this not only a stylish but thoroughly useful piece of kit that will give you all the information you could need before venturing out on the Solent or for a picnic in the park. Requires battery.

Gilt and Enamel Carriage ClockBring your sitting room to life with this exceptionally decorated hand made carriage clock. The solid brass case is made using a "Cannele" or grooved design originating from the best Paris makers of the nineteenth century. Carriage clocks were intended to hang inside coaches on long journeys, for example from London to York (via Stamford!). They often had leather covers to protect the clocks from damage.Any example as fine as this would only have been used at home. The movement in this clock is the best quality quartz made in Germany and it will keep excellent time. Bring your sitting room to life with this exceptionally decorated hand made carriage clock. The solid brass case is made using a "Cannele" or grooved design originating from the best Paris makers of the nineteenth century. Carriage clocks were intended to hang inside coaches on long journeys, for example from London to York (via Stamford!). They often had leather covers to protect the clocks from damage.Any example as fine as this would only have been used at home. The movement in this clock is the best quality quartz made in Germany and it will keep excellent time.

Pavilion Desk ClockHighlighted with gilding, this little porcelain clock is truly a gem of a piece for a bedside table . Tiny flowers complement the design and the quartz movement means no winding!Highlighted with gilding, this little porcelain clock is truly a gem of a piece for a bedside table . Tiny flowers complement the design and the quartz movement means no winding!

Marquisite Cocktail Watch Both practical and elegant, for day or evening wear this marvellous watch with the combination of leather strap and marcasite studded silver is a winner for those who prefer a chunky look, the larger the watch, the more delicate the wrist appears!Both practical and elegant, for day or evening wear this marvellous watch with the combination of leather strap and marcasite studded silver is a winner for those who prefer a chunky look, the larger the watch, the more delicate the wrist appears!

Oak Mantel ClockAs introduced originally by Joseph Knibb in 1675. This is a familiar shape and justifiably popular through the centuries. The clock features triple chime movements with Westminster, Whittington and St Michael melodies. It has automatic night silencing and chime sequence correction. A brass dial plate with cherub spandrels, silver plated chapter rings and etched motif complete the picture and the case is made from seasoned golden oak. As introduced originally by Joseph Knibb in 1675. This is a familiar shape and justifiably popular through the centuries. The clock features triple chime movements with Westminster, Whittington and St Michael melodies. It has automatic night silencing and chime sequence correction. A brass dial plate with cherub spandrels, silver plated chapter rings and etched motif complete the picture and the case is made from seasoned golden oak.

Time Around The WorldHusband,father or child in foreign parts? Don't despair, with these neatly battery operated clocks in their nicely decorated case you can tell exactly what time it is all over the world from Tunbridge Wells to Timbuktu. No more ringing in the middle of the night but with the certainty that it is the right time of day for your call. REDUCED PRICE: Was £10 - Now £7 Husband,father or child in foreign parts? Don't despair, with these neatly battery operated clocks in their nicely decorated case you can tell exactly what time it is all over the world from Tunbridge Wells to Timbuktu. No more ringing in the middle of the night but with the certainty that it is the right time of day for your call. REDUCED PRICE: Was £10 - Now £7

BarometerWe are privileged to bring you this tremendous example of craftsmanship from an old established workshop who have been involved in making barometers since the time of Queen Victoria. This fine aneroid barometer does not only give you accurate readings of pressures enabling you to predict weather patterns accurately, but is a seriously beautiful piece of wall decoration. The hand made precision movement and silver effect 6” dial as well as the arched spirit thermometer with Centigrade and Fahrenheit scales are true to the greatest traditions of barometer making, as is the meticulous skill that has gone into the case. Curled Mahogany veneer and Sheraton inspired shell and rosette inlays bring the final touch of quality to a beautiful object. We are privileged to bring you this tremendous example of craftsmanship from an old established workshop who have been involved in making barometers since the time of Queen Victoria. This fine aneroid barometer does not only give you accurate readings of pressures enabling you to predict weather patterns accurately, but is a seriously beautiful piece of wall decoration. The hand made precision movement and silver effect 6” dial as well as the arched spirit thermometer with Centigrade and Fahrenheit scales are true to the greatest traditions of barometer making, as is the meticulous skill that has gone into the case. Curled Mahogany veneer and Sheraton inspired shell and rosette inlays bring the final touch of quality to a beautiful object.

Wall Clock with drop PendulumA traditional drop dial case made from finely figured mahogany curl veneer with satin wood banding. The clock comes with an eight day strike movement and period hands.A traditional drop dial case made from finely figured mahogany curl veneer with satin wood banding. The clock comes with an eight day strike movement and period hands.