| "Art Nouveau Arrangement" |
| "Decorative floral arrangement recalling the popularity of wisteria within the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany, (18481933), including a lamp designed by Clara Driscoll now held in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Driscoll headed the Tiffany Studios Women"s Glass Cutting Department in New York City, using patterns created from Tiffany"s original designs to cut the glass for lamps of the Art Nouveau period. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 65  |
| "Easter Arrangement" |
| "Charming arrangement of faux bluebells, small narcissi and willow inspired by the studies of PierreJoseph Redouté (17591840), a painter and botanist from Belgium, known for his watercolours of flowers. Museum Selection Exclusive."
Price: 29.99  |
| "Springtime Arrangement" |
| "Faux floral springtime arrangement of daffodils and bluebells inspired by a study by Anne Pratt (180693) "Spring Flowers" whose highly detailed illustrations helped popularise botany in the 19thcentury. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 60  |
| "Daffodil Garland" |
| "A pretty garland of faux daffodils, evocative of early spring and inspired by a painting by Herbert Davis Richter (18741955)."
Price: 17.99  |
| "Hyacinth & Mimosa Arrangement" |
| "Drawing inspiration from botanical studies by Robert Furber from 1730. Faux hyacinth and mimosa set in a glass vase."
Price: 19.99  |
| "Sakura Arrangement" |
| "Cherry blossom, known as "Sakura" in Japan, and are richly symbolic and a popular motif in art. Faux cherry blossom stems, set in pattern ceramic vase."
Price: 29.99  |
| "Faux Parrot Tulip Arrangement" |
| "Faux parrot tulips blooms set in a glass vase inspired by oil paintings of Jacob Marrel (1613/161481), a German still life painter. Throughout the Dutch Golden Age, tulip bulbs commanded a high value on trade markets, prized for their rarity. In the 17th century, it became fashionable to display tulips as the flowers grew in popularity and demand. Professional growers would pay a high price for rare bulbs and specimens, planting these across the grand gardens of the era. Our artificial flower arrangement features a floral display of tulips in fullbloom, presented in a classic glass vase."
Price: 27.99  |
| "Elton Rose Arrangement" |
| "Influenced by country house gardens and the British countryside, the romance of roses and spring flowers is captured in this faux floral decoration. Perfect for uplifting any interior, this arrangement of artificial roses and flowers would sit prettily on a dresser or occasional table. Brighten up your boudoir or bring blooms into your kitchen with a floral arrangement inspired by what was once the Edwardian Rose Garden at Elton Hall, Cambridgeshire. Created from a selection of faux roses, hydrangea and lilac buds set in a cream ceramic jug, enjoy this beautiful finishing touch all year round for flowers every season in the calendar."
Price: 55  |
| "Faux Mixed Pansy Arrangement" |
| "This product will be out of stock until June 2020. Faux mixed pansy flowers with foliage set in a countrystyle zinc handled churn. Their name derived from the French "pensée", in the language of flowers they symbolised thoughtfulness, making posies of the blooms a popular gift."
Price: 19.99  |
| "Spitfire Construction Set" |
| "R.J. Mitchells (18951937) iconic design for the Spitfire utilised modern, allmetal construction; a departure from similar era fighters, such as the Hawker Hurricane, which was built using wood and fabric construction techniques. The Spitfires allmetal design also featured flush rivets and its characteristically elegant, elliptical wing. Build your own 15¾ long metal model with a fun 285piece kit that recalls the original Mechanics Made Easy system (later becoming Meccano) patented by Frank Hornby in 1901."
Price: 24.99  |
| "Remote Control Battle Tanks" |
| "The tank was first deployed at the Battle of the Somme in September 1916 but the British Tank Corps scored their first military success at Cambrai in November 1917, and then victory at the Battle of Amiens in 1918. A set of 2 remote control tanks, 8 long with infrared turrets, sound effects and flashing lights to stage your own infrared battle game. Manoeuvre on caterpillar tracks, take aim at your opponents tank sensor, pull the trigger and fire an infrared round; the tanks even rock on recoil and impact for an authentic feel. Hit a tank 4 times to defeat it, triggering an explosion soundeffect, knocking out the enemys controls. 2 designs: desert camouflage round turret and jungle camouflage square turret."
Price: 22.99  |
| "Antique Bobbin Steam Roller" |
| "Handsome steam roller ornament crafted from genuine bobbin flanges with metal edging which are at least 100 years old, such bobbins were used to guide the winding of thicker yarns."
Price: 24.99  |
| "Land Rover Construction Kit" |
| "Launched in 1948 the Land Rover soon gained an iconic status and was awarded its first Royal Warrant in 1951 by King George VI. Build your own 26.5 x 12cm model with a fun 402piece kit that recalls the original Mechanics Made Easy system (later becoming Meccano) patented by Frank Hornby in 1901."
Price: 24.99  |
| "Hickory Dickory Dock Game" |
| "A fast and funny game of cat and mouse recalling a Victorian parlour game. Set the mice onto the playing board and ask the catplayer what time it is
if the cat shouts one you must whip your mouse away by its tail before the cats trap comes down to stop you. Gain points for each escape. The nursery rhyme Hickory, Dickory, Dock is first recorded in the 18th century and, legend has it, is based on a small doorway beneath Exeter Cathedrals 15th century astronomical clock which, it is said, was used to allow the cathedrals cat to keep mice out of the clocks mechanism."
Price: 3.99  |
| "Moscow 1945 Peace Celebrations Jigsaw" |
| "A jubilant jigsaw image reproducing "Peace Celebrations, Moscow", 1945; 75 years on from the announcement of Victory in Europe. The atmospheric painting by Sir Claude Francis Barry (English, 18831970) reflects a pointillist influence. The painting records the scene in Moscow on Victory Day, observed on 9th May. The German surrender to the Allies came into effect on 8th May 1945 but a second document, signed by the Germans at a ceremony in Berlin on 8th May was recognised by the Russians as the ultimate Instrument of Surrender. The effect of time zones meant that 9th May became Victory Day in Russia."
Price: 12.99  |
| "Concorde Construction Kit" |
| "The Spirit of Brooklands Marking 50 years since the cuttingedge aircraft first flew in 1969, Concordes iconic design and supersonic innovation captured the imagination of a generation. The AngloFrench plane flew commercially 19762003 and is, to this day, missed by many who dream of breaking the sound barrier. Build your own model with a challenging 265piece kit that recalls the original Mechanics Made Easy system (later becoming Meccano) patented by Frank Hornby in 1901."
Price: 24.99  |
| "Festive Fun Ephemera Jigsaw" |
| "A festive jigsaw decorated with a vibrant collage of early 20th century advertising, glass tree ornaments and Christmas ephemera; perfect for all the family to puzzle over during the Twelve Days of Christmas. From the collection of the Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising, London, the jigsaw includes details from early 20th century advertising for Tom Smith crackers, which captured the nostalgia of childhood excitement and Christmas fun."
Price: 13.99  |
| "Horseshoes Pitching Game" |
| "Developing from quoits, the game of horseshoes was recorded as being played by British troops during the Napoleonic Wars and becoming very popular in America during the Civil War. The first international Championship is thought to have been held at Bronson, Kansas in 1907. Try your hand at pitching with this fun lawn game,"
Price: 9.99  |
| "Queen of Hearts" Croquet" |
| "Alice thought she had never seen such a curious croquetground in her life; it was all ridges and furrows; the balls were live hedgehogs, the mallets live flamingos, and the soldiers had to double themselves up and to stand on their hands and feet, to make the arches, Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1865. A most curious twist on traditional croquet, inspired by the nonsensical game played by the Queen of Hearts in Lewis Carrolls 1865 novel Alices Adventures in Wonderland. True to the book, the set includes four painted wooden flamingo mallets, each 82cm long with the heads attached, and four colourcoded wooden balls. With six plywood playing card markers on metal hoops and a start/finishing post for your curious course. Sure to delight players large and small, or "off with your head"!"
Price: 45  |
| "Wooden Garden Dominoes" |
| "Enjoy time outdoors spent playing a game of dominoes in your garden. Perfect for summer gatherings, family entertainment and BBQ season, play this classic traditional garden game into the evening hours. A gardenscale edition of the timeless tile game: dominoes is thought to have emerged in the modern form from 18th century Italy where it was played as a decorous parlour game. A fun doublesix outdoor domino set for the garden to challenge all the family. With 28 oversize, screen printed pine wood dominoes, each 15 x 7.5cm. Play in lines or, if you have a flat surface, you can stand the tiles to create a giant domino rally."
Price: 19.99  |
| "Butterfly Conservatory Jigsaw" |
| "A delightful jigsaw with an evocative illustration recalling the rising popularity of glasshouses, orangeries and winter gardens as exotic, indoor retreats in the 19th century. Joseph Paxton (180365), designer of Crystal Palace, created largescale glasshouses but, as materials and kitform technologies improved, smaller scale conservatories came within reach of the middle classes by the end of the 19th century. For example, the miniature, suburban estate of Sunnycroft in Shropshire included a fine glasshouse by Halliday & Co., 1899 once elegant and aspirational it is now, sadly, in need of conservation with the National Trust mounting an appeal for its restoration."
Price: 11.99  |
| "Music Dominoes" |
| "A musical version of a game thought to date back to China during the Song dynasty."
Price: 19.99  |
| "Austin Tilly & Humber Snipe Models" |
| "Detailed railway scale diecast models celebrating the spirit of 1945. Austin Tilly: celebrating the wartime service of the Hon. Second Subaltern Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II. Captures Austin Tilly M1136086, complete with Lplate, inspired by the vehicles from the Princesss time stationed at the Mechanical Training Centre in Camberley, Surrey. With pressures upon manufacturing, domestic car designs were adapted into Light Utility Cars; becoming affectionately known as Tillys. Having insisted on joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service (A.T.S.) when she became 18 in 1945, Princess Elizabeth passed out as a fully qualified driver, later becoming a Junior Commander. Humber Snipe Tourer: celebrating the Victory Car used by General Montgomery and Winston Churchill in the VEDay parades of 1945. Captures the open top Humber Snipe Tourer Victory Car; the sister car to Old Faithful, two cars specifically built for General Montgomery with mineproof floors and longrange fuel tanks. The model is complete with folded hood, military insignia and authentic colour scheme."
Price: 15.99  |
| "Princess Elizabeth"s Austin Tilly" |
| "A detailed railway scale model celebrating the wartime service of the Hon. Second Subaltern Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II. A diecast model captures Austin Tilly M1136086, complete with Lplate, inspired by the vehicles from the Princesss time stationed at the Mechanical Training Centre in Camberley, Surrey. With pressures upon manufacturing, domestic car designs were adapted into Light Utility Cars; becoming affectionately known as Tillys. Having insisted on joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service (A.T.S.) when she became 18 in 1945, Princess Elizabeth passed out as a fully qualified driver, later becoming a Junior Commander."
Price: 7.99  |
| "Monty"s Humber Victory Car" |
| "A detailed railway scale model celebrating the Victory Car used by General Montgomery and Winston Churchill in the VEDay parades of 1945. A diecast model captures the open top Humber Snipe Tourer Victory Car; the sister car to Monty"s Old Faithful from the North African campaign; the two cars specifically built for General Montgomery with mineproof floors and longrange fuel tanks. The model is complete with folded hood, military insignia and authentic colour scheme. The perfect commemorative gift, this collectable vintage model car celebrates VE Day and its heroes."
Price: 8.99  |
| "Honeysuckle Stitched Bookmark Kit" |
| "Showcasing an elegant, sinuous honeysuckle design, use this lovely counted cross stitch kit from Scotland to make a pretty bookmark inspired by cottage garden flowers. The celebrated garden designer William Robinson (1838 1935) popularised the cottage gardenstyle advocating a looser and more naturalistic approach to garden borders. Writing in 1883, his influential book The English Flower Garden celebrated hardy perennials and native plants, urging gardeners to delight in natural form and beauty. The perfect project for crafters, enjoy sitching your bookmark with stepbystep instructions to realise the finished cross stitch. A thoughtful gift or keepsake once made, use this needlecraft floral bookmark to mark the pages of a favourite book."
Price: 8.99  |
| "Delphiniums Stitched Bookmark Kit" |
| "An ideal craft project to create a thoughtful keepsake or gift, this floral counted cross stitch is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Showcasing stately delphiniums, use this lovely counted cross stitch kit from Scotland to make a pretty bookmark inspired by cottage garden flowers. The celebrated garden designer William Robinson (1838 1935) popularised the cottage gardenstyle advocating a looser and more naturalistic approach to garden borders. Writing in 1883, his influential book The English Flower Garden celebrated hardy perennials and native plants and urged gardeners to delight in natural form and beauty. Our Delphiniums Stitched Bookmark Kit has all you need to realise the finished counted cross stitch design."
Price: 8.99  |
| "Set of Floral Stitched Bookmark Kits" |
| "Showcasing stately delphiniums and sinuous honeysuckle, use this set of lovely counted cross stitch kits from Scotland to make pretty bookmarks inspired by cottage garden flowers. The celebrated garden designer William Robinson (1838 1935) popularised the cottage gardenstyle advocating a looser and more naturalistic approach to garden borders. Writing in 1883, his influential book The English Flower Garden celebrated hardy perennials and native plants and urged gardeners to delight in natural form and beauty. Once made, these needlecraft bookmarks are a perfect gift of keepsake, ideal for marking the pages of a cherished book."
Price: 16.99  |
| "3 Popup Butterfly Cards" |
| "Recalling the "Ocho Mecho" origami butterflies which were a traditional part of Shinto wedding celebrations; Ihara Saikaku"s poem of 1680, thought to be the earliest known reference to paper sculpture, reads "The butterflies in Rosei"s dream would be origami...". A kaleidoscope of butterflies pops up from flat when opened."
Price: 14.99  |
| "Luxury Finish Amaryllis Cards" |
| "The British Library Reproducing a botanical study of "Amaryllis psittacina" by George Cooke (17811834) from the plates for "The Botanical Cabinet", published 181733. With gold foiling to the border."
Price: 7.99  |
