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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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Umbrella Walking StickKeep dry when out walking, not to mention smug! This nifty stick is robust and workmanlike and comes with a secret ingredient, a splendid umbrella incorporated within the cane. This is a most ingenious device.Keep dry when out walking, not to mention smug! This nifty stick is robust and workmanlike and comes with a secret ingredient, a splendid umbrella incorporated within the cane. This is a most ingenious device.

Paisley Folding Walking StickCut a dash with this patterned metallic folding walking stick. Accented with smart gilt rings this is as much of a fashion statement as a walking aid. The shaped handle is comfortable in the palm and the all over paisley print catches the light when the stick is in use. Sold with carrying case. Cut a dash with this patterned metallic folding walking stick. Accented with smart gilt rings this is as much of a fashion statement as a walking aid. The shaped handle is comfortable in the palm and the all over paisley print catches the light when the stick is in use. Sold with carrying case.

Fathers of the Turf UmbrellaAn amazing price for a quality article. Take this umbrella to your day out at Sandown or your local point to point, and keep dry. All sorts of designs have appeared on umbrellas and it is something of a relief not to see cherubs or waterlilies... An amazing price for a quality article. Take this umbrella to your day out at Sandown or your local point to point, and keep dry. All sorts of designs have appeared on umbrellas and it is something of a relief not to see cherubs or waterlilies...

Folding Adjustable Walking StickWhat a good idea ! A collapsible walking stick that folds away into a tiny space for travel and yet is fully adjustable for four differing heights of owner. It is smart and black with gilt accents and is very stylish with a handle specifically designed for ladies.What a good idea ! A collapsible walking stick that folds away into a tiny space for travel and yet is fully adjustable for four differing heights of owner. It is smart and black with gilt accents and is very stylish with a handle specifically designed for ladies.

Set of Horseshoe Car MatsHere is protection for that sadly abused carpet that takes the brunt of mud and stones on a daily basis in the winter. Your car deserves to look as smart as possible and these mats will ensure that it does. Made from coir, printed with horseshoes to bring you luck, this is a very practical set.Here is protection for that sadly abused carpet that takes the brunt of mud and stones on a daily basis in the winter. Your car deserves to look as smart as possible and these mats will ensure that it does. Made from coir, printed with horseshoes to bring you luck, this is a very practical set.

Pair of Wine SticksEntertain with the minimum of effort with our innovative wine stick! Insert the end into the ground and then you can support a bottle and four glasses with the greatest of ease. This is a marvellous piece of kit for a summer wedding party or barbecue and will save lots of to-ing and fro-ing with trays for the busy hostess.Entertain with the minimum of effort with our innovative wine stick! Insert the end into the ground and then you can support a bottle and four glasses with the greatest of ease. This is a marvellous piece of kit for a summer wedding party or barbecue and will save lots of to-ing and fro-ing with trays for the busy hostess.

Medium Magnetic Dog CollarFor your faithful canine companion who may be advanced in years, here is a real gift you can give. A magnetic collar that may help to soothe the pains of aching joints and increase blood circulation. We wear magnetic bracelets why shouldn't dogs?For your faithful canine companion who may be advanced in years, here is a real gift you can give. A magnetic collar that may help to soothe the pains of aching joints and increase blood circulation. We wear magnetic bracelets why shouldn't dogs?

Small Magnetic Dog CollarFor your faithful canine companion who may be advanced in years, here is a real gift you can give. A magnetic collar that may help to soothe the pains of aching joints and increase blood circulation. We wear magnetic bracelets why shouldn't dogs?For your faithful canine companion who may be advanced in years, here is a real gift you can give. A magnetic collar that may help to soothe the pains of aching joints and increase blood circulation. We wear magnetic bracelets why shouldn't dogs?

Titanic Blue Derby StickFunky Grannies! This cane is for you. Cut a dash and accessorise your favourite outfits with this clear blue handled walking stick which is a truly contemporary item.Funky Grannies! This cane is for you. Cut a dash and accessorise your favourite outfits with this clear blue handled walking stick which is a truly contemporary item.

Adjustable Shooting StickNever leave home without your folding stick/seat. These are invaluable things for those of us who can no longer stand in comfort. So light to carry and simple to erect they are the answer to a prayer! ( They are made from??????)Never leave home without your folding stick/seat. These are invaluable things for those of us who can no longer stand in comfort. So light to carry and simple to erect they are the answer to a prayer! ( They are made from??????)

Picnic Case on wheels SetThe mother and father of all picnic cases! Blue rain proof fabric, secured by zips attached to a set of wheels with an adjustable handle . On the back are a set of shoulder straps . On the side is an insulated bottle holder. In one zipped compartment, The mother and father of all picnic cases! Blue rain proof fabric, secured by zips attached to a set of wheels with an adjustable handle . On the back are a set of shoulder straps . On the side is an insulated bottle holder. In one zipped compartment,

SkittlesAn historic game that is equally amusing for children and adults. Skittles does not require much room or expensive alterations to the lawn and can be played pretty much anywhere that is flat. It's all in the wrist they tell me….An historic game that is equally amusing for children and adults. Skittles does not require much room or expensive alterations to the lawn and can be played pretty much anywhere that is flat. It's all in the wrist they tell me….

Faux Leather Carrier Faux Leather Carrier Wrap up your picnic rug with this ingenious washable leather look strap. It forms a neat handle which is so much easier than struggling up a steep path with a drape of unruly fabric over your arm. Rugs Keep this excellent pure wool rug to hand for the picnic season. Both warm and light there is nothing to compare with 100% pure wool which has been woven for us in two colourways, dark maple (red) and Campbell of Cawdor (blue). For those that are less than agile, these rugs make wonderful and much appreciated gifts to wrap around knees and shoulders and of course, laid on a bed they make cosy covers. All in all, un-missable! Faux Leather Carrier Wrap up your picnic rug with this ingenious washable leather look strap. It forms a neat handle which is so much easier than struggling up a steep path with a drape of unruly fabric over your arm. Rugs Keep this excellent pure wool rug to hand for the picnic season. Both warm and light there is nothing to compare with 100% pure wool which has been woven for us in two colourways, dark maple (red) and Campbell of Cawdor (blue). For those that are less than agile, these rugs make wonderful and much appreciated gifts to wrap around knees and shoulders and of course, laid on a bed they make cosy covers. All in all, un-missable!

Green Willow Picnic basketIn the absence of a stick with a spotted hanky to hold your lunch…Why not enjoy the bread and cheese out of this traditional woven willow basket lined with either red or green gingham. Two stout straps made from look alike leather take the weight on each side, there is plenty of room for a full picnic for two. As an alternative use, this makes an excellent needlework basket for tapestry or knitting, just knot the gingham to keep it free from dust!In the absence of a stick with a spotted hanky to hold your lunch…Why not enjoy the bread and cheese out of this traditional woven willow basket lined with either red or green gingham. Two stout straps made from look alike leather take the weight on each side, there is plenty of room for a full picnic for two. As an alternative use, this makes an excellent needlework basket for tapestry or knitting, just knot the gingham to keep it free from dust!

Red Willow Picnic basketIn the absence of a stick with a spotted hanky to hold your lunch…Why not enjoy the bread and cheese out of this traditional woven willow basket lined with either red or green gingham. Two stout straps made from look alike leather take the weight on each side, there is plenty of room for a full picnic for two. As an alternative use, this makes an excellent needlework basket for tapestry or knitting, just knot the gingham to keep it free from dust!In the absence of a stick with a spotted hanky to hold your lunch…Why not enjoy the bread and cheese out of this traditional woven willow basket lined with either red or green gingham. Two stout straps made from look alike leather take the weight on each side, there is plenty of room for a full picnic for two. As an alternative use, this makes an excellent needlework basket for tapestry or knitting, just knot the gingham to keep it free from dust!

Frog Handled Walking Stick"Froggy would a wooing go!" and why not indeed, supported on this splendid cane with gilt ring, He is made from painted resin and will raise a smile every time he goes walking!"Froggy would a wooing go!" and why not indeed, supported on this splendid cane with gilt ring, He is made from painted resin and will raise a smile every time he goes walking!

Garden RouletteSpin the wheel of fortune in your very own garden with this fun game of Garden Roulette. It is nicely made from quality materials. Be prepared to lose a fortune to your grand children!Spin the wheel of fortune in your very own garden with this fun game of Garden Roulette. It is nicely made from quality materials. Be prepared to lose a fortune to your grand children!

Burgundy Folding Walking StickCut a dash with this patterned metallic folding walking stick. Accented with smart gilt rings this is as much of a fashion statement as a walking aid. The shaped handle is comfortable in the palm and the all over tiny black and maroon dogstooth squares catch the light when the stick is in use. Sold with carrying case. Cut a dash with this patterned metallic folding walking stick. Accented with smart gilt rings this is as much of a fashion statement as a walking aid. The shaped handle is comfortable in the palm and the all over tiny black and maroon dogstooth squares catch the light when the stick is in use. Sold with carrying case.

Captain’s Walking StickThe stick folds up, but you don't! Fitted with a compass in the brass top and containing a very nifty container for a strengthening substance of the liquid variety, this is a walking stick of the old school. Practical, functional and good looking. This sounds like an advertisement for a plumber... REDUCED PRICE: Was £38 - Now £28 The stick folds up, but you don't! Fitted with a compass in the brass top and containing a very nifty container for a strengthening substance of the liquid variety, this is a walking stick of the old school. Practical, functional and good looking. This sounds like an advertisement for a plumber... REDUCED PRICE: Was £38 - Now £28