| "Antique Maps Calendar" |
| "Royal Museums, Greenwich See the world differently with a wall calendar showcasing 12 historical maps, each selected from the superlative collection of the National Maritime Museum, a part of the Royal Museums, Greenwich. Highly decorative, colourful and full of fascinating details, the maps provide insights into and snapshots on our changing perception of the world, with examples from 1482 to 1700. Includes the track taken by the Armada around the coasts of Britain and Ireland from 1590, the Ptolemaic World Map from 1482, and a celestial planisphere of the northern hemisphere as it was understood in 1700. Please note this calendar was printed before the change to the date of the May Day Bank Holiday in 2020 was announced."
Price: 0.99 |
| "Dutch Masters Calendar" |
| "Ashmolean A beautiful wall calendar reproducing 12 scintillating stilllife masterpieces, now in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Rich colours and luxuriant arrangements of roses, tulips, carnations, poppies and many other fullblown flowers characterise some of the greatest examples of 17thcentury floral paintings. Includes paintings by Abraham Mignon, Jacob Marrel, Ambrosius Bosschaert and the studio of Jan Breughel the Younger. An informative text accompanies each work."
Price: 0.99 |
| "Knitted Birds Calendar" |
| "RSPB A fun wall calendar supporting the RSPB, which gained its Royal Charter in 1904. A colourful collection of 12 native British or exotic visiting birds, complete with knitting instructions to create your own aviary. Illustrated monthly and including fascinating bird facts, projects include patterns to knit a collared dove, mute swan, osprey, hoopoe, sparrow, mallard and more. Full instructions, materials list, needles and tension specification, plus, a section detailing key techniques. Please note this calendar was printed before the change to the date of the May Day Bank Holiday in 2020 was announced."
Price: 0.99 |
| "Seiffen Advent" |
| "The German town of Seiffen, has been known for Christmas traditions since the late 17th century as former miners turned to crafts such as wood carving as a matter of economic survival."
Price: 37.99 |
| "Fine Art Advent Calendar" |
| "Fitzwilliam Museum A feast of fine art in an Advent calendar celebrating seasonal images from the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Reproducing Winter Landscape, 1617 by Flemish painter Jacques Fouquier (c.15801659), the Advent calendar features diverse details behind each of the 24 windows. From medieval manuscripts and paintings of the Virgin and Child by Sandro Botticelli and Cornelis van Cleve, to Impressionist landscapes, botanical studies and Japanese prints. Countdown to Christmas with a refined selection of details from the Museum"s collections of fine and decorative art, prints, books and manuscripts, all inspired by the season."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Wooden Letter Stamps Set" |
| "Make your mark with a set of 31 wood and rubber stamps, complete with black ink pad. 26 lower case letters plus symbols, including an exclamation and question mark. While Johannes Gutenberg (c.140068) invented the first metal moveabletype printing press in Europe, porcelain moveable type had been used as early as 1040 in China, invented by Bi Sheng (9901051)."
Price: 5.99 |
| "Exotic Birds & Botanics Notebook" |
| "Royal Horticultural Society Notebook decorated with an elegant montage design of orchids, lilies and birds from the archives of the Societys superlative Lindley Library. The cover design includes colourful engravings of birds toucan Ramphastos indices and parrots Pittacus Guineensis and Pittacus solstitialis from handcoloured engravings by John Frederick Miller for Cimelia Physica, published 1796."
Price: 8.99 |
| "Set of 3 Pen Refills" |
| "The pen is mightier than the sword was the adage first penned by English novelist and playwright Edward BulwerLytton in 1839 for his historical play of that year, Cardinal Richelieu. There"s nothing worse than your ballpoint pen running out of ink at all important moments when writing! Keep your favourite writing pen running smoothly and efficiently with our industrious set of 3 pen refills, suitable for product codes 21980 and 15456. This pack of 3 ballpoint pen refills are an essential consideration for keeping your writing tools and stationery wellstocked. Keep a trio of black ink refills for your antique and vintage style pens from Museum Selection close to hand to ensure that your stationery can be fully replenished. We"re delighted to offer this nofuss solution to maintaining your preferred pens and writing instruments: our quality pen refills are the perfect addon to your new signature pen. Don"t forget to include these as a thoughtful addition to a gift for friends who enjoy writing."
Price: 3.99 |
| "Pimpernel Memo Cube" |
| "Memo Cube decorated with Morris & Co.s Pimpernel design of 1876; the wallpaper was used by William Morris to decorate his dining room at Kelmscott House, his London home from 187896."
Price: 7.99 |
| "14 Florentine Notecards Box" |
| "Notecards inspired by a traditional pattern of stylised lychnis recalling the flowers of Ragged Robin and leaves from Florentine paper. Acanthus and other vegetal motifs became increasingly ornamented by the late 16th century; their curling shapes anticipating the rise of mannerism and rococo in succeeding years. Elegant cards with gold foil details to the background and border; coordinating envelopes, with patterned interior. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Enamel Rose Pen" |
| "Elegant slim pen with decoration inspired by a stencil created by Mackintosh for a chair and now held in the Hunterian."
Price: 9.99 |
| "Faux Red Rose Arrangement" |
| "Charming arrangement of faux red roses set in glass vase to symbolise love and good health, flowers have been used as symbols throughout history, however, the idea of using flowers to send messages reached its peak in the 1800s. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 34.99 |
| "English Rose Arrangement" |
| "Charming arrangement of faux English roses inspired by the floral paintings of Mary Margetts (184186), concentrating on flowers and floral scenes, she exhibited at the Royal Academy. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 45 |
| "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 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 |
| "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 |
