After getting infected by a nasty virus and having to fight with
Google and Hotmail for a while, I finally got my account back and can
write again on my blog! (victory!!!!)
I know the
Jubilee celebrations have ended and it feels a bit late to write a post
about British royal memorabilia... but after making this great find, I
just couldn't let it go:
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| Described in a book about British glass as a 'tumbler acid-etched with a portrait of Queen Alexandra, 1902'. |
I found this piece in a thrift shop for a ridiculous price - I had to have it! I am not usually a great fan of royal memorabilia, but this tumbler made me realise that older pieces can be quite interesting.
There are many advantages to collecting royal memorabilia: it is (usually) cheap, it has an obvious historical interest and it is sooo easy to find new pieces. 2012 being the Jubilee year, it is also incredibly trendy. The Queen's profile and the Union Jack seem to be everywhere these days! More than the royal family, collecting these items is a celebration of Britishness. *wink*
Here is a selection of some memorabilia I came across on Etsy. Start your own collection too with these great pieces:
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Jubilee wall hanging from 1977 by Muntjacvintage, £10. |
... So romantic ^^:
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Royal Wedding Heart Limited Edition Print by Glynwestdesign, £25. |
...An original modern piece that I absolutely love:
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Diamond Jubilee Alternative Commemorative Plate by Katiejspragg, £25. |
...Because we always enjoy a bit of kitsch:
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Clarice Cliff Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Plate by Thymekatchers, $30. |
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Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Commemorative Tea Set by Taffyandcinnamons, £30. |
...a Union Jack flag because you can't celebrate Britishness without one:
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Antique British Union Jack Parade Flag by SplendidJunk, $65. |
...And finally, for a (slightly) more expensive price:
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King William IV and Queen Adelaide Coronation Bowl by TabletopTreasure, $1000. |
So, what do you think? Did you start your own collection during the Jubilee celebrations or you just want to get rid of the kitsch royal memorabilia your grandma gave you? Let us know what you think in the comments below ;-)
