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19TH CENTURY SAILORS VALENTINE depicting heart and floral motif the other inscribed Think of Me
Collecting Articles and Features

The Truth About Sailor’s Valentines

Do you know where Sailor’s Valentines originated from? If you guessed that they were made by sailors for their loved ones, you would be wrong! In fact, the majority of high specification Sailor’s Valentines originated from the Caribbean, principally Barbados. These Sailor’s Valentines are now a highly sought-after collectors item, […]

A Belleek first period ropework openwork basket 1863-1891
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A short history of Belleek Pottery

Belleek Pottery was founded in 1857 by John Caldwell Bloomfield. The company is located in Belleek, County Fermanagh, Ireland. Belleek Pottery’s porcelain is characterized by its thinness, delicate features, and a translucent quality that resembles ivory. The pottery has become one of the most popular potteries in the world, and […]