Keep your glasses free from scratches and breakages in our reinforced case decorated with a traditional Art Nouveau whiplash design in the movement's trademark colours.
The Victorians were passionate about flowers, giving them their own special language and using floral motifs to decorate everything. Forget-me-nots, embroidered on our handkerchiefs, were particularly popular and symbolised true love.
Printed with words from the first verse of the British national anthem, our scarf bows to the patriotic fervour of Victorian Britain, when everyone wanted to sing out the praises of queen and country.
The Victorians had an everlasting love affair with the English rose, a symbol of love and beauty, and used it extensively as a decorative motif. Typically our Victorian Handkerchiefs are embroidered with a rose design.
The ultimate Victorian-style novelty, this romantic, feminine keyring actually incorporates a double mirror inside the pretty heart-shaped locket, making it the perfect travel accessory.
The ethereal beauty of the dragonfly made it a favourite motif for the Victorians. The naturalistic design featured on our Dragonfly & Leaf Clock recalls Victorian originals.
The exquisitely detailed floral decoration on the lid of our Compact Mirror captures the essence of Victorian embellishment, covering every bit of surface.
The geometric shapes favoured by Art Deco designers were key to Cubism and Abstract art. Typically, the design on our perfume bottle uses abstract patterns for decorative effect.
In many Art Nouveau designs the central motif is used to form the organic shape of the piece. In our Art Nouveau Lily Jug the swirling leaves of the iris have been moulded to create the sinuous neck and handle of the jug.
The enchanted fairy lands conjured up in literature by William Shakespeare and Milton, encouraged Victorian artists such as Richard Dadd and Joseph Noel Paton to create fantastical fairies in their paintings. Our Fairy Birdfeeder will charm lots of hungry birds.
Inspired by the elaborate jewellery worn during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). Set with natural amber, and marcasite, favoured by the Victorians as a low cost alternative to diamonds.
Our Shoe Magnets recall the Victorian fascination with novelty items. The Victorians would turn even the most mundane everyday objects into decorative works of art.
Create a stir when you wear our gorgeous scarf featuring a typically stylised Art Nouveau design incorporating the peacock feather, which with its wonderful hues and stunning natural iridescence became a favourite motif of the period.
Our Handbag Magnets recall the Victorian fascination with novelty items. The Victorians would turn even the most mundane everyday objects into decorative works of art.
Recalling exquisitely etched Victorian glassware modelled on the unrivalled hand-blown and hand-etched mirrors produced on the island of Murano during the 16th century.
Features
2 side cupboards with 5 hooks each
Top opens to reveal ring trays and 2 small compartments
Our exclusive diary for 2010 is filled with gorgeous reproductions of some of our favourite paintings and contains 12 different discount offers, one for every month to use in store or online.
Art Nouveau designers were captivated by the iridescent beauty of the peacock feather and featured it in all manner of items from jewellery to home furnishings.
This enchanting Fairy Garden Ornament is inscribed with the words Garden fairies come at dawn, bless the flowers then they're gone . Hang it on a wall or place it at the bottom of the garden to welcome visitors to a magical fairy world.
Beatrix Potter's Jemima Puddle-duck was first published a hundred years ago, in 1908. Potter found her inspiration for Jemima on Hill Top Farm in the Lake District, which she bought in 1905.
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Cast exclusively for Past Times from an original mould
Detachable bookmarks rose in popularity during the Victorian era, offering yet another showcase for the Victorian love of embellishment. Many were in the form of needlework samplers, others were crafted in silver or gold and offered an edge to separate uncut pages.
A pretty, feminine jewellery box crafted in mirrored glass and etched with a delicate rose motif reminiscent of the work of Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928).
Features
Top opens to reveal 5 ring rolls and 2 small compartments for brooches and earrings
Lavender was the favoured herb of Queen Victoria. Its pungent flowers were used to scent perfumes and soaps and were sewn into muslin bags and put in drawers and wardrobes to freshen clothes. Warm our Lavender Body Wrap in the microwave to soothe tired aching limbs.
The quote on our tapestry cushion recalls the Victorian love of sentiment that was prevalent during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. Words of love and devotion appeared on all types of decorative items.
Based on an original illustration showing Peter Rabbit squeezing under Mr McGregor's gate to eat his vegetables. The first of Beatrix Potter's much-loved children's stories, The Tale of Peter Rabbit was first published in 1902.
Features
Crafted in bronze-effect resin
Weather resistant
Cast exclusively for Past Times from an original mould
Our Art Deco Lipstick Holder recalls the elaborately jewelled accessories produced by the leading jewellers of the day such as Van Cleef and Arpels and Cartier. The abstract design and contrasting of black against white are typical Art Deco features.
The whiplash pattern featured on our cosmetic bag is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its organic form a symbol of the movement's desire to integrate the natural world into everyday life.
In the Victorian language of flowers the rose was an everlasting symbol of love. It was used to adorn all manner of decorative items from soft funishings to jewellery. Our Mirrored Jewellery Box is printed with a distinctive rose design.
Features
Crafted in glass
Opens to reveal ring slots and 4 small compartments
The Victorians absolutely adored cats and they held a place in society unrivalled since Ancient Egyptian times when they were worshipped as gods. Cats appeared on all manner of Victorian printed items as well as being a popular motif for jewellery.
It isn't until the end of the Wizard of Oz that Dorothy is told by the Good Witch that the red slippers she is wearing have the power to transport her back home. Our mug features a licensed image from the film.
Lavender has been used for centuries for its soothing properties. Our snugly fleece feet warmers are filled with French lavender and grain. Simply heat in the microwave for long lasting winter warmth.
The 19th century saw a surge in interest in collecting. Vast numbers of amateur natural historians would search out and record as many species of flowers, butterflies or insects as they could. The striking butterfly decoration on our photograph stand recalls this Victorian fascination with the natural world.
Recalling original 1920s costume jewellery, our Art Deco pendant typically features a stone of black onyx contrasted against a silver filigree setting.
The Victorians were masters of excess, adorning anything and everything with elaborate decoration. The extensive enamelled and jewelled decoration on our Dragonfly Compact recalls the Victorian love of embellishment.