Pilgrims Antiques Centre No. 14: Valentine's Day

Hello from Pilgrims Antiques Centre.

When I arrived yesterday morning I was delighted by a beautiful new window display - thank you Sue.
I decided to change my plans for a blog theme, so that I could try to match the display. I had thought to wait until next week to promote ideas for Valentine's Day.

What a thrill St Valentine's Day used to be - way back in my teens.
Would he have noticed me enough to send a card?
Nowadays vast amounts of money can be spent on making sure a loved one feels treasured on this special day.
Rest assured that in Pilgrims Antiques you can find both real treasures and beautiful, interesting small tokens to mark your love and affection.

I have photographed items from almost all the sellers in the shop and enjoyed a good browse for suitable items.
Browsing in antiques shops is a wonderful occupation - it doesn't always lead to a purchase but always leads to pleasure. Come and try it with us!


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.
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.

Let us look first at the window display.




Now, using the window display theme let us look at things from all round the shop.


Perhaps the day for you will include some champagne to celebrate your love.
The champagne cooler is from SBG. The glasses are from JS and the cranberry glass decanter is from JN.



Sweet dreams! The cushion is from JC - our French seamstress.
The cranberry custard glass is from JS and the trinket pot with roses on is from JN.


Tea for two in bed on Valentine's morning.
This delightful set is Royal Doulton and being sold by JN.


Diamonds are a girl's best friend, so they say.
And diamante is the next best thing!
The ring, which I have not photographed clearly enough has diamonds - from HC's cabinet.
The necklace of pearls is from the same cabinet.
The large diamante ear rings are from TJ. These actually sold later in the day.


Something for the man in your life maybe.
A stylish ink well and pen stand and pin tray for your executive man's desk.
And decanter for his whisky.
Both from JN.

Jewellery from SBG - all at very reasonable prices.

The little brooch of red roses would seem to say the right thing to your lady love!

A very pretty barbola mirror from JW.

She has Victorian scraps and these red roses could adorn a specially hand crafted card.

Two photo frames from SBG.

The mother of pearl is picked up in the little cigarette lighter and cigarette box being sold by WGM.

We all know that smoking should become a habit of history - but not all have managed it yet.

And the case could be used for cards and other small items in a handbag.

More jewellery with a silver backed mirror.

The mirror is from HC's cabinet.

The lizard brooch, the amethyst bracelet and the lovely buttons are from MC.

The fine cut paper weight is from GR - it reflects colours amazingly.

Items from TJ's area.

A few items from my own area (PM).

JW has a lot of small furniture - and sells it quickly.

I spotted the heart in this kitchen shelf.

Old Valentine's cards - from the late 40s and early 50s.
Only the one which says it is to a wife has been signed.

The others are blank and would make a wonderful romantic card for somebody who loves retro things.

These are in my area (PM)

Having photographed all these items I suddenly realised that I had not found very much at all for her to give to him.

Goodness, you men can be difficult sometimes to find romantic gifts for!

So, I searched again. There are certainly masculine related items to be found. And yes, I know that is sexist! Either sex can find almost anything appealing and interesting, but I guess you know what I mean.

WGM's cabinet.

You can imagine the billings and cooings of some 1920s couple into the mouthpiece of a phone like this.

SK is the man who has the old telephones.

A classy gift - an aneroid barometer.

It reminds me of a ship's wheel. This is from JK.

Model trains from WGM.

He has more waiting to come in - still being enjoyed at home I guess!

Ask about his three rail stuff that will be sold.

We are expecting another cabinet to have a more masculine theme shortly.

I think a miltaria man will take up residence with us at the end of February.

Lots to look forward to then.

As a country girl I was always told that Valentine's Day is the bird's wedding day.

Birds might be my theme next week - but decisions are made to be altered perhaps.