Pilgrims Antiques Centre 12. Colours of flames.

The snow has gone now - for the time being at least.
There are some hints in the air that we are moving towards Spring - sunset (if we can see the sun) comes a little later now.
But it is still Winter, we can dream of feeling cosy and warm in the evenings at home by a roaring fire.
In these modern times a dream is all it can be for many, efficient central heating has taken over. But most of us can still picture the open fire and remember staring into the rich oranges and reds to see interesting shapes amongst the logs and the tongues of flame.
Those images were in my head as I browsed in Pilgrims Antiques Centre this week.
My pictures of things for sale reflect the colours of a welcoming open fire.

I was not able to find something really suitable from every person selling in the shop. But over the weeks each person's items are featured on the blog postings.

Remember that when you come to the shop not all the items that I photographed will still be on the shelves - but always ask about anything that interests you.
Yesterday a lady was in and hoping to see some lovely glasses, but they were not there. We phoned the dealer and he had them at home, planning to take them to an antiques fair. He contacted the customer and an arrangement could then be made.

If you want a closer look at any item in the photograph, you can enlarge the picture by clicking on it and then using the back arrow on your computer to return to the main page. Sorry to repeat myself - but more people are finding the blog every week.

Come with me now and enjoy a walk round the shop to see what the various dealers have for sale just now in reds and oranges - and other flame colours.
Do let me know if you think I should put more information about things I have photographed.


JS is a glass specialist. This week I looked specially for cranberry glass.
The orange fluted fruit bowl has real character too.

More glass from JS. The pink bowl on the left is Victorian.

HC is a jewellery specialist.
It is a delight to open her cabinet to enjoy the treasures within. I tried on the

garnet and diamond ring, but it was too big for my slender fingers.

GR also sells glass.

But this selection shows that many of us who specialise a little, also like to have other items amongst our stock.

Even amongst items not originally designed to be decorative I could find the flame colours.

WGM has a corner which pleases lots of our male customers.


JN has mostly Victorian things - always popular.

The picture frame is actually one of a pair. And there are two orange jugs as well.

China and a Staffordshire dog from JN.

The dog, of course, has a twin!

SBG had these two items which fitted my criteria.

A heavy copper saucepan and a Royal Doulton figurine.

JSB and MAB have all sorts - many items well below £20.

The large copper coloured glazed jug is by Wade.

MC is always hunting for beautiful and decorative items.

The lovely copper handles - and there are hinges too - were salvaged from an old wardrobe.

The vase is from Rookes Pottery.

Very striking Poole Pottery and a huge fringed shawl - which JW describes as a piano shawl.

I had not heard of such a thing and so did some Internet research.

How wonderful the Internet is - suddenly you feel the need to know a little more about something and the answers are just seconds away.

. A piano shawl is a large square or rectangular piece of fabric that is used to decorate the top surface of a grand piano. The piano shawl serves the practical purpose of protecting the piano from nicks, scratches, and the elements. However, many piano shawls are quite elaborate and also serve as decoration.
Piano shawls are very often heavily embroidered with bold colors and patterns. The patterns often incorporate flowers or nature scenes. It is also quite common for piano shawls to be edged in long fringe. Not only does the fringe look exquisite, but it also helps to drape the shawl evenly over the piano.

I searched through TJ's shelves and found a varied assortment of items that were red.

A child's book and tray - the tray has scraps decorating it.

Old tins are collected by many.

This is an old talc tin.

And now we are at the far end of the shop in what used to be a cafe.

I (PM) share this room with TJ and half of JW's things.

I love the bold brash designs of the 1950s and 1960s.

Handkerchief vases come in 2 sizes and many colours and patterns. They were made by Chance Glass.

The bowl with the circles is by Sylvac.

A miscellaneous collection of my (PM) things - showing a range of things with the flame colours.

I have quite a lot of books about the Dorking area - and post cards.

Another piece of carnival glass on the left.

The flame glass bowl on the right is on my "SALE" shelves - so is definitely under £5.

I would only put pictures of people on to the Pilgrims Antiques blog with their approval.

This is Bill, my husband - WGM - sorting a few things out at the desk.

You will get a friendly welcome from him on a Monday.

On other days you will find other smiling faces and friendly conversation from one of the many people who share the shop and the duties of caring for it.

Next Monday, when we are in the shop again, it will be Burns Night.

I have never been to a Burns Supper.

I hope that the customer who was buying plates for his own Burns Celebration before Christmas will have a great time.

I shall search the shop for anything that loosely has a Scottish theme to present in my blog posting.

If any Pilgrims dealers are able to find such items before next week I would love to include them.