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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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Horseman Parade IntaglioPlaster intaglios set under glass and framed have been the rage since the 1740s! These handsome pieces are good fun for those odd undecorated corners and look particularly well in a gentleman's study or library. Failing these, they also are a knockout for the bathroom!Plaster intaglios set under glass and framed have been the rage since the 1740s! These handsome pieces are good fun for those odd undecorated corners and look particularly well in a gentleman's study or library. Failing these, they also are a knockout for the bathroom!

The Gods Are Waiting IntaglioPlaster intaglios set under glass and framed have been the rage since the 1740s! These handsome pieces are good fun for those odd undecorated corners and look particularly well in a gentleman's study or library. Failing these, they also are a knockout for the bathroom!Plaster intaglios set under glass and framed have been the rage since the 1740s! These handsome pieces are good fun for those odd undecorated corners and look particularly well in a gentleman's study or library. Failing these, they also are a knockout for the bathroom!

Victory Procession IntaglioPlaster intaglios set under glass and framed have been the rage since the 1740s! These handsome pieces are good fun for those odd undecorated corners and look particularly well in a gentleman's study or library. Failing these, they also are a knockout for the bathroom!Plaster intaglios set under glass and framed have been the rage since the 1740s! These handsome pieces are good fun for those odd undecorated corners and look particularly well in a gentleman's study or library. Failing these, they also are a knockout for the bathroom!

Pair of Musical Wall AppliquesMade from light and easily hung faux limewood, these elegant wall appliques will make eye catching decoration for your walls. Musical instruments were often used as design features during the eighteenth century because of their complexity, combined with the olive and oak sprays tied here with flowing ribbons, they achieve just as much of a Wow factor as in the 1780s. Made from light and easily hung faux limewood, these elegant wall appliques will make eye catching decoration for your walls. Musical instruments were often used as design features during the eighteenth century because of their complexity, combined with the olive and oak sprays tied here with flowing ribbons, they achieve just as much of a Wow factor as in the 1780s.

Wall Hanging Pheasant PlaqueThis faux wood plaque of a carefully observed pheasant makes a lovely focal point on a wall and will delight bird lovers who surely always admire these handsome birds as they feed on the roadside and in the winter fields in their bright plumage. This faux wood plaque of a carefully observed pheasant makes a lovely focal point on a wall and will delight bird lovers who surely always admire these handsome birds as they feed on the roadside and in the winter fields in their bright plumage.

Wall Hanging GrouseModelled as a pair of easily recognisable grouse, this is a lovely country wall plaque which anyone fond of birds and wildlife will find very attractive. This plaque is cast from faux wood and looks tremendous above a door.Modelled as a pair of easily recognisable grouse, this is a lovely country wall plaque which anyone fond of birds and wildlife will find very attractive. This plaque is cast from faux wood and looks tremendous above a door.

Grand Tour Intaglios - Set 1Regarded as the picture postcards of their day, plaster intaglios were sold to British travellers in Italy and subsequently brought back from their 18th century Grand Tour around Europe. They have not lost their appeal, these elegant and well framed collections make eye catching focal points to hang on your wall , they portray Greek and Roman deities and mythological figures.

to view the other set.Regarded as the picture postcards of their day, plaster intaglios were sold to British travellers in Italy and subsequently brought back from their 18th century Grand Tour around Europe. They have not lost their appeal, these elegant and well framed collections make eye catching focal points to hang on your wall , they portray Greek and Roman deities and mythological figures.

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Grand Tour Intaglios - Set 2Regarded as the picture postcards of their day, plaster intaglios were sold to British travellers in Italy and subsequently brought back from their 18th century Grand Tour around Europe. They have not lost their appeal, these elegant and well framed collections make eye catching focal points to hang on your wall , they portray Greek and Roman deities and mythological figures.

Click here to view the other set.Regarded as the picture postcards of their day, plaster intaglios were sold to British travellers in Italy and subsequently brought back from their 18th century Grand Tour around Europe. They have not lost their appeal, these elegant and well framed collections make eye catching focal points to hang on your wall , they portray Greek and Roman deities and mythological figures.

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Armorial PlaqueYou don't have to be a Baronet or Duke to enjoy hanging this armorial plaque in your home. It is made from faux limewood nicely detailed with a rampant lion and coronet. As a feature above a mantelpiece or inset into a roughly plastered wall, this looks for all the world like a medieval remnant and will cause much admiration.You don't have to be a Baronet or Duke to enjoy hanging this armorial plaque in your home. It is made from faux limewood nicely detailed with a rampant lion and coronet. As a feature above a mantelpiece or inset into a roughly plastered wall, this looks for all the world like a medieval remnant and will cause much admiration.

Green Picture HangerHang the relations in a manner that they would approve of! These fringed and tasselled picture hangers are the last word in glitz and really do set off small paintings, photographs or samplers very well indeed.Hang the relations in a manner that they would approve of! These fringed and tasselled picture hangers are the last word in glitz and really do set off small paintings, photographs or samplers very well indeed.

Red Picture HangerHang the relations in a manner that they would approve of! These fringed and tasselled picture hangers are the last word in glitz and really do set off small paintings, photographs or samplers very well indeed.Hang the relations in a manner that they would approve of! These fringed and tasselled picture hangers are the last word in glitz and really do set off small paintings, photographs or samplers very well indeed.

Old Gold Picture HangerHang the relations in a manner that they would approve of! These fringed and tasselled picture hangers are the last word in glitz and really do set off small paintings, photographs or samplers very well indeed.Hang the relations in a manner that they would approve of! These fringed and tasselled picture hangers are the last word in glitz and really do set off small paintings, photographs or samplers very well indeed.

Knotboard Test yourself on your knots with this attractive framed and glazed display. All those most commonly used on a boat are clearly shown with the ends of the cords bound in brass. In addition the carved two dimensional image of The Mayflower makes this not only a really attractive wall decoration., but also an instructional item for those learning how to sail.Test yourself on your knots with this attractive framed and glazed display. All those most commonly used on a boat are clearly shown with the ends of the cords bound in brass. In addition the carved two dimensional image of The Mayflower makes this not only a really attractive wall decoration., but also an instructional item for those learning how to sail.

Cricket Bat PlaqueThis well researched moulded and painted wall plaque provides intriguing reminders how much the game of cricket as we know it today has evolved. The early curved bats of the 1750s almost resemble hockey sticks and at this date the ball was bowled underarm and it was not until 1774 that a straight bat came into use. This wall plaque will prove a fascinating of talking point and would be a great present for a youngster who adores the game. The plaque comes gift boxed with an information sheet giving the history of the cricket bat. This well researched moulded and painted wall plaque provides intriguing reminders how much the game of cricket as we know it today has evolved. The early curved bats of the 1750s almost resemble hockey sticks and at this date the ball was bowled underarm and it was not until 1774 that a straight bat came into use. This wall plaque will prove a fascinating of talking point and would be a great present for a youngster who adores the game. The plaque comes gift boxed with an information sheet giving the history of the cricket bat.