Friday, 15 May 2009

Show & Tell Friday - Sometimes...

Show and Tell



Welcome to 'Show and Tell Friday'. For more Show and Tell, visit Kelli at There's No Place Like Home.

Sometimes you just have to!

Yes that's right, sometimes you just KNOW that something has your name on it - and when it is supporting a good cause as well, it just has to be good! Anyway, back in February, while looking for something completely different on ebay I found this lovely nursery chair up for sale.





Just look at the lovely carved detail.

It was listed as an Antique Victorian Nursing Nursery Salon Chair c.1890, whether this is correct or not I have no idea, I just knew it would be perfect in the corner of our bedroom. I went to the shop to have a look at it (Emmaus is a Charity for the homeless). I very much liked it in real life so knew I would bid for it. I set myself a limit and put my bid in and found out last night I won it! Super! So I went to collect it this morning and now it has pride of place in our bedroom, complete with the free vintage doll that came with it. Isn't it lovely? Now I really must start stripping the wallpaper so I can decorate! Oh wait, we need to replace the windows first... and that, well, goodness knows when that will happen!



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12 comments:

  1. Susan15 May 2009 at 10:52

    What a beautiful old chair.
    Susan

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  2. Hootin Anni15 May 2009 at 11:13

    Such intricate woodwork. I would recover the cushion, are you planning on doing that?

    My Show N Tell is Disney today. Come by if you can find time. Happy Friday.

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  3. Anonymous15 May 2009 at 13:26

    I know just what you mean. Sometimes, they do speak your name. I always regret when I ignore that.
    Lovely chair and doll.
    Mama Bear

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  4. Cindy15 May 2009 at 15:05

    Love the woodwork. I never heard of a nursery chair. Have a wonderful day.
    Cindy D

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life15 May 2009 at 16:28

    Gorgeous chair. It is so pretty, so glad you got it. Hugs, Marty

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  6. The Old Parsonage15 May 2009 at 19:39

    Congratulations! I love everything and anything vintage or vintage inspired.

    Enjoy!

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  7. Anonymous15 May 2009 at 20:15

    What a beautiful chair! I know you will enjoy it. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Carrie15 May 2009 at 20:27

    wow, the chair is superb with all that beautiful carving; and the doll is so cute!

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  9. Jane16 May 2009 at 04:25

    I am so glad you shared today. I have enjoyed looking over your blog. Reading your thoughts and expressions, I can just hear the accent in your voice and I love it. Such lovely things you show.

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  10. Unknown16 May 2009 at 15:01

    Lovely chair and a treat to receive the dolly as a bonus! Congratulations on this treasure!

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  11. teachermomof217 May 2009 at 02:12

    That is a beautiful chair! You found a real treasure.

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  12. Kelli17 May 2009 at 18:25

    It's just wonderful...so many beautiful details!
    ~Kelli

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