Bookmark in Spalding

Last Updated on Friday, 18 November 2011 04:05 Written by External Post Friday, 18 November 2011 04:05

Yesterday I had a long series of (very productive) meetings about a book we’re doing, and then headed to Spalding. As with the event at Guisborough, I was there to sign books, and talk about some items that people had brought in. And what a lot of wonderful things the people of Spalding brought for me to see!

There was a very wide variety of objects, ranging from several 19th century Chinese ivory carvings to Staffordshire pottery. Somebody brought along a brilliant 19th century ironstone cup, which had a grotesque animal handle. Then there was the sad story of an incredible 16in (40 … Read this full article on the Miller’s Blog.
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