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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Crystal Water JugWine cup in the garden, the scent of roses, gnats. Yes, it must be summer in England.. How else could you possibly serve the liquid refreshment but in a glittering crystal jug. This is a sensible size and looks marvellous on the sideboard when not in use, it will make a fabulous wedding gift too!Wine cup in the garden, the scent of roses, gnats. Yes, it must be summer in England.. How else could you possibly serve the liquid refreshment but in a glittering crystal jug. This is a sensible size and looks marvellous on the sideboard when not in use, it will make a fabulous wedding gift too!

Crystal & Silver Scent BottleThis is a faithful rendition of a Victorian high style lady's perfume bottle. Carefully applied delicate silver decoration on a clear crystal bottle, makes this such a joy as a gift or silver wedding present alternatively what a totally understandable piece of self indulgence!This is a faithful rendition of a Victorian high style lady's perfume bottle. Carefully applied delicate silver decoration on a clear crystal bottle, makes this such a joy as a gift or silver wedding present alternatively what a totally understandable piece of self indulgence!

Cut Crystal CandelabraGleaming crystal table sconces with candles illuminating a dinner table laden with good things, flowers and fruit, reflecting ruby shadows from wine glasses onto a snowy cloth… These are truly the most exceptional way to light a table , beautifully made they come to you from France and whether you choose to use them as pure decoration or as a lighting source they will cause gasps of admiration from all who see them.Gleaming crystal table sconces with candles illuminating a dinner table laden with good things, flowers and fruit, reflecting ruby shadows from wine glasses onto a snowy cloth… These are truly the most exceptional way to light a table , beautifully made they come to you from France and whether you choose to use them as pure decoration or as a lighting source they will cause gasps of admiration from all who see them.

Cut Crystal Trophy UrnA contemporary look at the Georgian sugar vase, this is a very handsome crystal two handled example. Perfect for storing such valuables as jelly beans or for flanking a clock on your mantlepiece, this is rather a treasure which will bring true style to many areas in your homeA contemporary look at the Georgian sugar vase, this is a very handsome crystal two handled example. Perfect for storing such valuables as jelly beans or for flanking a clock on your mantlepiece, this is rather a treasure which will bring true style to many areas in your home

Set of Three Glass Storage Kitchen CanistersWe don't usually do domestic unless it is very special! These superior sealing jars have very clever write on/wipe off labels. You can change the name on the jar to suit the contents. No more paper labels peeling off at the corners and no more dramas because some well meaning idiot has put sugar in the jar labelled salt. Simple, well made and practical, what more could you ask?We don't usually do domestic unless it is very special! These superior sealing jars have very clever write on/wipe off labels. You can change the name on the jar to suit the contents. No more paper labels peeling off at the corners and no more dramas because some well meaning idiot has put sugar in the jar labelled salt. Simple, well made and practical, what more could you ask?

Burghley Wine Glasses-Water set 6Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.

Burghley Wine Glasses-Sherry set 6Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.

Burghley Wine Glasses-Red set 6Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.

Burghley Wine Glasses-White set 6Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.

Cranberry Glass Perfume BottleNostalgia all the way with this hand made delicately engraved cranberry glass scent bottle. Just the sort of bottle to capture the mood of days gone by on a dressing table when filled with flowery scented toilet waterNostalgia all the way with this hand made delicately engraved cranberry glass scent bottle. Just the sort of bottle to capture the mood of days gone by on a dressing table when filled with flowery scented toilet water

Large Crystal CandlestickThis very large and beautifully cut and polished candlestick will surely be the winner this Christmas,Superb on a dining table or sideboard and of course immeasurably improved when shown as a pair.. This is an honest piece of crystal that will look fabulous with candles of all colours.This very large and beautifully cut and polished candlestick will surely be the winner this Christmas,Superb on a dining table or sideboard and of course immeasurably improved when shown as a pair.. This is an honest piece of crystal that will look fabulous with candles of all colours.

Branched Crystal CandelabraEnliven your dinner table with this fine crystal candelabra. Cut and polished with facetted drops catching the light and sparkling like jewels, this elegant centrepiece for the dining table holds three candles. A pair on a larger table look stunning. These are low enough to talk over accross the table and are an amazing price for such traditional and stylish items. Enliven your dinner table with this fine crystal candelabra. Cut and polished with facetted drops catching the light and sparkling like jewels, this elegant centrepiece for the dining table holds three candles. A pair on a larger table look stunning. These are low enough to talk over accross the table and are an amazing price for such traditional and stylish items.

Acanthus Crystal VaseArrange winter and summer blooms with confidence in this ravishing crystal vase. Using the techniques beloved by Lalique and other designers, this example features frosted acanthus leaves in clustered around the base which set off the sweeping lines of the heavy base and the vase. This makes a superb centrepiece for a dining table and will draw all eyes when on display. Arrange winter and summer blooms with confidence in this ravishing crystal vase. Using the techniques beloved by Lalique and other designers, this example features frosted acanthus leaves in clustered around the base which set off the sweeping lines of the heavy base and the vase. This makes a superb centrepiece for a dining table and will draw all eyes when on display.

Blue & White JugFor the window sill or dining table a large and wonderfully decorated jug. It is so hard to find a decent jug these days that we fell on this one and carried it home for you.It holds two pints and is made from hand painted porcelain.For the window sill or dining table a large and wonderfully decorated jug. It is so hard to find a decent jug these days that we fell on this one and carried it home for you.It holds two pints and is made from hand painted porcelain.

Claret JugThe best wine, and sometimes wine that is not so great, looks vastly superior when served in a decanter or claret jug . Pouring from a container brings air into the wine helping the bouquet to develop. This traditional and elegant jug with hand cut detailThe best wine, and sometimes wine that is not so great, looks vastly superior when served in a decanter or claret jug . Pouring from a container brings air into the wine helping the bouquet to develop. This traditional and elegant jug with hand cut detail

Engraved Glass BowlDress up your table with a pair of these delicate engraved glass bowls. Just the right size for a few peaches or other summer fruit and equally at home holding nuts and sweets at Christmas. Glass is readily available nowadays but this bowl is that much more special and with the leafy engraved design looks well with Georgian style table settings as well as with contemporary pieces.Dress up your table with a pair of these delicate engraved glass bowls. Just the right size for a few peaches or other summer fruit and equally at home holding nuts and sweets at Christmas. Glass is readily available nowadays but this bowl is that much more special and with the leafy engraved design looks well with Georgian style table settings as well as with contemporary pieces.

Cranberry and SP Biscuit Barrel Cranberry and SP Biscuit Barrel Such elegance for biscuits! This cranberry glass container has a swept fluted form which is so very chic, the silver plated detachable lid and shaped handle and mounts will draw admiring glances. This is really a bit of a treasure and deserves careful was Cranberry and SP Sugar Shaker Cranberry glass is at its best when skilfully hand blown as in this sugar sifter. Fluid lines of weighty glass ripple up to the silver plated pierced top making this a great addition to your collection and if, by some terrible mischance, you have not boug Cranberry and SP Biscuit Barrel Such elegance for biscuits! This cranberry glass container has a swept fluted form which is so very chic, the silver plated detachable lid and shaped handle and mounts will draw admiring glances. This is really a bit of a treasure and deserves careful was Cranberry and SP Sugar Shaker Cranberry glass is at its best when skilfully hand blown as in this sugar sifter. Fluid lines of weighty glass ripple up to the silver plated pierced top making this a great addition to your collection and if, by some terrible mischance, you have not boug

Cranberry and SP Sugar Shaker Cranberry and SP Biscuit Barrel Such elegance for biscuits! This cranberry glass container has a swept fluted form which is so very chic, the silver plated detachable lid and shaped handle and mounts will draw admiring glances. This is really a bit of a treasure and deserves careful was Cranberry and SP Sugar Shaker Cranberry glass is at its best when skilfully hand blown as in this sugar sifter. Fluid lines of weighty glass ripple up to the silver plated pierced top making this a great addition to your collection and if, by some terrible mischance, you have not boug Cranberry and SP Biscuit Barrel Such elegance for biscuits! This cranberry glass container has a swept fluted form which is so very chic, the silver plated detachable lid and shaped handle and mounts will draw admiring glances. This is really a bit of a treasure and deserves careful was Cranberry and SP Sugar Shaker Cranberry glass is at its best when skilfully hand blown as in this sugar sifter. Fluid lines of weighty glass ripple up to the silver plated pierced top making this a great addition to your collection and if, by some terrible mischance, you have not boug

Large Water JugHand blown and cut this is a really handsome jug for summery drinks or water for the dining table. Large capacity jugs are hard to find and this elegant and stylish example brings real pzazz to your table setting.Hand blown and cut this is a really handsome jug for summery drinks or water for the dining table. Large capacity jugs are hard to find and this elegant and stylish example brings real pzazz to your table setting.

Cranberry Glass Ship’s Decanter with Silver MountCranberry Glass Ship's Decanter with Silver Mount Blown by a craftsman with a sweeping twist in the rosy glass, this is a real masterpiece of the glass blower's art! The decanter which holds a full bottle of wine, is raised on a footrim to protect the twisted area and is topped with a sterling silver fully hallmarked neck mount. The stopper is ground to fit the decanter exactly which is a sign of true quality. It would take the mother and father of all storms at sea to spill a drop of wine from this beautifully made cranberry decanter. Twisted Cranberry Georgian Decanter Known in the antiques business as a mallet shaped decanter, this is one of the most popular designs ever created. Our skilled craftsmen have blown these elegant twisted decanters individually, mounting them onto clear glass bases and finishing them with sterling silver mounts. Each decanter has the stopper hand ground so that it fits perfectly and the stopper contains within the cylindrical knop a bubble of air. This is truly a work of art and would make possibly the best ruby wedding present available anywhere.Cranberry Glass Ship's Decanter with Silver Mount Blown by a craftsman with a sweeping twist in the rosy glass, this is a real masterpiece of the glass blower's art! The decanter which holds a full bottle of wine, is raised on a footrim to protect the twisted area and is topped with a sterling silver fully hallmarked neck mount. The stopper is ground to fit the decanter exactly which is a sign of true quality. It would take the mother and father of all storms at sea to spill a drop of wine from this beautifully made cranberry decanter. Twisted Cranberry Georgian Decanter Known in the antiques business as a mallet shaped decanter, this is one of the most popular designs ever created. Our skilled craftsmen have blown these elegant twisted decanters individually, mounting them onto clear glass bases and finishing them with sterling silver mounts. Each decanter has the stopper hand ground so that it fits perfectly and the stopper contains within the cylindrical knop a bubble of air. This is truly a work of art and would make possibly the best ruby wedding present available anywhere.

Twisted Cranberry Georgian DecanterCranberry Glass Ship's Decanter with Silver Mount Blown by a craftsman with a sweeping twist in the rosy glass, this is a real masterpiece of the glass blower's art! The decanter which holds a full bottle of wine, is raised on a footrim to protect the twisted area and is topped with a sterling silver fully hallmarked neck mount. The stopper is ground to fit the decanter exactly which is a sign of true quality. It would take the mother and father of all storms at sea to spill a drop of wine from this beautifully made cranberry decanter. Twisted Cranberry Georgian Decanter Known in the antiques business as a mallet shaped decanter, this is one of the most popular designs ever created. Our skilled craftsmen have blown these elegant twisted decanters individually, mounting them onto clear glass bases and finishing them with sterling silver mounts. Each decanter has the stopper hand ground so that it fits perfectly and the stopper contains within the cylindrical knop a bubble of air. This is truly a work of art and would make possibly the best ruby wedding present available anywhere.Cranberry Glass Ship's Decanter with Silver Mount Blown by a craftsman with a sweeping twist in the rosy glass, this is a real masterpiece of the glass blower's art! The decanter which holds a full bottle of wine, is raised on a footrim to protect the twisted area and is topped with a sterling silver fully hallmarked neck mount. The stopper is ground to fit the decanter exactly which is a sign of true quality. It would take the mother and father of all storms at sea to spill a drop of wine from this beautifully made cranberry decanter. Twisted Cranberry Georgian Decanter Known in the antiques business as a mallet shaped decanter, this is one of the most popular designs ever created. Our skilled craftsmen have blown these elegant twisted decanters individually, mounting them onto clear glass bases and finishing them with sterling silver mounts. Each decanter has the stopper hand ground so that it fits perfectly and the stopper contains within the cylindrical knop a bubble of air. This is truly a work of art and would make possibly the best ruby wedding present available anywhere.

Six Flute Cranberry Epergne A splendid Victorian centrepiece for your dining table with silver plated mounts holding the seven fluted vases in place. This elegant and sizeable glass marvel is hand blown and finished and will truly be numbered amongst your family heirlooms for generaA splendid Victorian centrepiece for your dining table with silver plated mounts holding the seven fluted vases in place. This elegant and sizeable glass marvel is hand blown and finished and will truly be numbered amongst your family heirlooms for genera

Four Flute Cranberry Epergne A splendid Victorian centrepiece for your dining table with silver plated mounts holding the seven fluted vases in place. This elegant and sizeable glass marvel is hand blown and finished and will truly be numbered amongst your family heirlooms for generaA splendid Victorian centrepiece for your dining table with silver plated mounts holding the seven fluted vases in place. This elegant and sizeable glass marvel is hand blown and finished and will truly be numbered amongst your family heirlooms for genera

Green Perfume BottleJewel like colours characterise our scent bottle selections this Christmas. This hand made and elegantly engraved replica of an Edwardian bottle looks superb on a dressing table or window sill where it can pick up the light, the dark colour of the glass will preserve your precious perfume longer than a clear glass can. Jewel like colours characterise our scent bottle selections this Christmas. This hand made and elegantly engraved replica of an Edwardian bottle looks superb on a dressing table or window sill where it can pick up the light, the dark colour of the glass will preserve your precious perfume longer than a clear glass can.

Silver and Blue Perfume BottleA fat globe of glorious hand made Bristol blue glass makes such a statement as a perfume bottle or focal point on a desk or table. This is a very tactile piece and is positively sensual to handle.A fat globe of glorious hand made Bristol blue glass makes such a statement as a perfume bottle or focal point on a desk or table. This is a very tactile piece and is positively sensual to handle.

Cranberry Footed Bowl - SmallA pair of these little hand made treasures on a dining table really set the scene for the festive season. A subtle combination of clear and cranberry glass make these footed dishes ideal to show off candied fruits or sweetmeats, or of course naughty truffles!



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Cranberry Footed Bowl - LargeA superb centrepiece , hand made from cranberry and clear glass. This looks good holding flowers but also on it's own as a dining table center piece, try it with a pair of the two smaller bowls

and gain yourself a table setting of great distinction.A superb centrepiece , hand made from cranberry and clear glass. This looks good holding flowers but also on it's own as a dining table center piece, try it with a pair of the two smaller bowls

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Baccarrat Style Claret JugEnjoy fine wine from this stunning claret jug, inspired by Baccarat crystal which is famous for it's cutting and designs. Pouring wines, particularly young wines from a long necked jug helps the breathing process and the elegant shape with restrained cut decoration around the bowl will complement a finely laid dinner table.The stoppers are ground to fit well.Enjoy fine wine from this stunning claret jug, inspired by Baccarat crystal which is famous for it's cutting and designs. Pouring wines, particularly young wines from a long necked jug helps the breathing process and the elegant shape with restrained cut decoration around the bowl will complement a finely laid dinner table.The stoppers are ground to fit well.

Cut Glass Hurricane LampThis outstanding Cut glass hurricane lamp will enable you to dine in the draughtiest barn without a single flicker from the candle within. Church candles look best in this piece,due to it's height and generous proportions. It would make an equally good container for dried or silk flowers and is ideal for a contemporary setting as well as more traditional surroundings.This outstanding Cut glass hurricane lamp will enable you to dine in the draughtiest barn without a single flicker from the candle within. Church candles look best in this piece,due to it's height and generous proportions. It would make an equally good container for dried or silk flowers and is ideal for a contemporary setting as well as more traditional surroundings.

Cranberry JugHand Blown in the traditional fashion, this elegant and delicately coloured jug will enliven any table and attract favourable comment if used as an ornamental piece. The shape of the jug lends itself to a contemporary or antique setting and the cranberry shade works well with clear wine glasses, particularly if they happen to be filled. Hand Blown in the traditional fashion, this elegant and delicately coloured jug will enliven any table and attract favourable comment if used as an ornamental piece. The shape of the jug lends itself to a contemporary or antique setting and the cranberry shade works well with clear wine glasses, particularly if they happen to be filled.

Triple Perfume BottleTriple perfume bottle.Where else would you keep your precious perfumes ? Three jewel like flasks, each with its specially fitted stopper nestles within a silver plated collar, these are sumptuous additions to a lady's dressing table based on high style 1920s originals and are unique to Ancestral Collections.Triple perfume bottle.Where else would you keep your precious perfumes ? Three jewel like flasks, each with its specially fitted stopper nestles within a silver plated collar, these are sumptuous additions to a lady's dressing table based on high style 1920s originals and are unique to Ancestral Collections.

Silver Paperweight MagnifierSilver Paperweight Magnifying Glass. Such a practical idea, this combines two uses in one good looking desk accessory.No more will you miss out on that vital "Hatch, Match or Dispatch" announcement in the paper and will whisk through the cryptic crossword with no bother.Good magnification and a polished solid silver mount make this a very good gift, but keep one for yourself!Silver Paperweight Magnifying Glass. Such a practical idea, this combines two uses in one good looking desk accessory.No more will you miss out on that vital "Hatch, Match or Dispatch" announcement in the paper and will whisk through the cryptic crossword with no bother.Good magnification and a polished solid silver mount make this a very good gift, but keep one for yourself!