Bookmark in Spalding
- 18 Nov 2011, 3:56 PM
Yesterday I had a long series of (very productive) meetings about a book we’re doing, and then headed to Spalding. As with the event at Guisborough, I was there to sign books, and talk about some items that people had brought in. And what a lot of wonderful things the people of Spalding brought for me to see!
There was a very wide variety of objects, ranging from several 19th century Chinese ivory carvings to Staffordshire pottery. Somebody brought along a brilliant 19th century ironstone cup, which had a grotesque animal handle. Then there was the sad story of an incredible 16in (40.5cm) Bergman bronze of cockerel – someone had decided they didn’t like the colours and had polished it clean. Of course, it’s still worth about £2,000 and it’s still a beautiful thing, but in its original condition it could easily have fetched £8,000-10,000. There was also a man who’d brought along an original ‘Yellow Submarine’ poster, and apparently had a whole house full, including popular favourites, such as ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. What an exciting collection.
Despite great competition, my favourite thing, the thing I really wanted to take home with me, was easily a 1930s Schuco clockwork Scottie dog toy. It was still in working order, and still had its key! The man who brought it told me it had been his grandmother’s, and that he and his brother had only ever been allowed to look at it twice. That’s was clearly why it was in such good condition.
I must say that the Bookmark in Spalding never disappoints, and it was great to go back there. It’s a lovely place, and it’s heartening to see an independent bookshop doing so well in such a difficult economic climate.
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