Engraved Glass Bowl - Dress up your table with a pair of these delicate engraved glass bowls. Just the right size for a few peaches or other summer fruit and equally at home holding nuts and sweets at Christmas. Glass is readily available nowadays but this bowl is that much more special and with the leafy engraved design looks well with Georgian style table settings as well as with contemporary pieces.REDUCED PRICE: Was £29 - Now £20

Crystal Water Jug - Wine cup in the garden, the scent of roses, gnats. Yes, it must be summer in England.. How else could you possibly serve the liquid refreshment but in a glittering crystal jug. This is a sensible size and looks marvellous on the sideboard when not in use, it will make a fabulous wedding gift too!

Crystal & Silver Scent Bottle - This is a faithful rendition of a Victorian high style lady’s perfume bottle. Carefully applied delicate silver decoration on a clear crystal bottle, makes this such a joy as a gift or silver wedding present alternatively what a totally understandable piece of self indulgence!

Oval Crystal Dish - Translucent crystal combined with gilded dragonfly accents make our elegant soap dish and cotton wool holder something rare and special. Made for us in France these are unique to Ancestral collections and will make wonderful presents for someone who appreciates beautiful things. A glorious gilded dragon fly skims the surface of this crystal cotton wool holder. How very French and how very elegant. Every dressing room table should boast one of these.

Circular Crystal Box - Translucent crystal combined with gilded dragonfly accents make our elegant soap dish and cotton wool holder something rare and special. Made for us in France these are unique to Ancestral collections and will make wonderful presents for someone who appreciates beautiful things. A glorious gilded dragon fly skims the surface of this crystal cotton wool holder. How very French and how very elegant. Every dressing room table should boast one of these.

Six Replacement Soaps - The essential addition for a guest bathroom, or to treat yourself. A lovely blue and white glazed porcelain bowl full of delectable visitor soaps each elegantly wrapped to maintain their delicate perfume. Once the soaps are gone, why not fill the bowl with your favourite pot pourri? This is a very acceptable gift for anyone who loves nice things.Bowl and Soap Set now discontinued

Lalique Style Vase - Cast from a nineteenth century French mould in two coloured glass, this elegant vase could have originated in the studio of an artist such as Rene Lalique. It is superbly detailed with dancing classical figures which come to life when a candle is placed within, thus emphasising the contrast between the soft brown of the figures and the frosted background. This is one of the best glass pieces we have ever found.

Crystal Lidded Box (discontinued) - A dressing table delight made from dazzling translucent crystal. Use this lidded box for cotton wool or for storing all those bits and pieces that need a home. Alternatively this looks wonderful on a dining table filled with after dinner chocolates. The matching dishes once again are versatile and can be accommodated anywhere but look particularly handsome where the sunshine can reach them and make a myriad rainbows from the crystal.Crystal Box now discontinued

Pair of Crystal Dishes - A dressing table delight made from dazzling translucent crystal. Use this lidded box for cotton wool or for storing all those bits and pieces that need a home. Alternatively this looks wonderful on a dining table filled with after dinner chocolates. The matching dishes once again are versatile and can be accommodated anywhere but look particularly handsome where the sunshine can reach them and make a myriad rainbows from the crystal.Crystal Box now discontinued

Pair of Frosted Side Plates - Here is a sensible answer to anyone who has a shortage of side plates from their dinner service through loss or breakage. As dessert plates for ice cream or as salad plates these frosted glass plates are invaluable. They go with any table decoration and will complement any porcelain. They will go in the dishwasher without clouding and are an amazing price.

Cut Crystal Candelabra - Gleaming crystal table sconces with candles illuminating a dinner table laden with good things, flowers and fruit, reflecting ruby shadows from wine glasses onto a snowy cloth… These are truly the most exceptional way to light a table , beautifully made they come to you from France and whether you choose to use them as pure decoration or as a lighting source they will cause gasps of admiration from all who see them.

Set of Heart Candles and Crystal Bowl - How about this for a dazzling combination! A cut crystal bowl with funky floating heart jelly candles. Wonderful as a centrepiece for a quiet dinner a deux or for a full-on Valentine’s Day celebration. The bowl looks fabulous holding little guest soaps or fruit once the initial frenzy has died down and, of course, can be brought into play in the summer with floating flower heads for the dinner table once more.

Set of Five Silver Plated Crown Candle Holders - Amusing and regal silver plated birthday cake candle holders. Much appreciated by those of us who cannot easily be bought off with a badge saying “I am *** today!”

20 Assorted Replacement Candles - Amusing and regal silver plated birthday cake candle holders. Much appreciated by those of us who cannot easily be bought off with a badge saying “I am *** today!”

Elephant Crystal Box - A perfect pair of crystal boxes to hold first teeth, sweeteners, or trinkets. Mounted on the top is a choice between a charming gilt elephant or a delightful duck. What lovely gifts for a friend.

Duck Crystal Box - A perfect pair of crystal boxes to hold first teeth, sweeteners, or trinkets. Mounted on the top is a choice between a charming gilt elephant or a delightful duck. What lovely gifts for a friend.

Snore Stopper - When I read the instructions on this device which said that it delivers a mild electric stimulation to the snorer. There was a second I admit where I thought "only mild???" Anyone who shares a bedroom or even a house with a really great snorer should try this. It may, of course, not do the trick but imagine if it did! Bliss!

Sealed with a Kiss Wine Charms - Keep the glass you started the evening with and have a laugh at the same time. Glass charms and a fun game to make the party go!

Spin the Bottle Wine Charms With Coasters And Game - Keep the glass you started the evening with and have a laugh at the same time. Glass charms and a fun game to make the party go!

Girly Giggles Wine Charms With Coasters And Games - Keep the glass you started the evening with and have a laugh at the same time. Glass charms and a fun game to make the party go!

Floating Bath Thermometer - True and horrible tales of people scalding themselves in the bath will hopefully become a thing of the past using this neat and easy to read digital bath thermometer. Whether you are elderly or bathing a young child this is a device you cannot afford to be without.

Crystal Candelabra - Light your dining table in style with this generously proportioned glass candelabra. With four scrolling branches, this makes an enormous visual impact and will add grace and romance to a supper party.

Sterling Silver Napkin Clip - For that Bolognese evening… this is the solution to cleaning bills! Fasten your napkin to a shirt button using this natty clip and enjoy the sauce with no danger of splashing your best tie or shirt. It comes to you in a smart presentation pouch and makes a good tactful gift for grandpa!

Blue Peg Bag - Pop your pegs in here when hanging out the washing and save yourself from having to grovel in the grass looking for pegs that have escaped. This cheery cockerel motif is welcoming and colourful and the bag is made from 100% cotton.

Decorative Toilet Roll Holder - A novel approach to an old problem. How much more elegant than the wall mounted chrome fittings of yesteryear.

Set of Six Glass Egg Cups - Breakfast eggs are having it all their own way! The best glass, employed here as egg cups gives a humble dish a lift and not only that, these charming cups can be used as posh salt cellars!

Red Apple Broom - There is no rule that says you cannot enjoy housework! Sweeping the kitchen will become a positively life enhancing activity using this merry apple decorated broom with its washable bristles.

Tiled Kitchen Chalk Board - A tiled detail makes this chalk board just that bit different. Handy for shopping lists and notes to the family this is an attractive wall decoration in its own right.

Bronzed Dog Door Wedge - A heavyweight bronzed model of a most delectable dog playing with a ball to keep your door in place. A wedge firmly anchors the door without scratching the paint.

Carrier Bag Holder - Don't be tempted to throw out all those once used plastic bags. Keep them inside this attractive 100% cotton bag on the back of the door, whenever you go shopping or need a carrier you can access your personal store of bags at a moments notice.

Bedside Water Jug/Glass - With the glass fitting neatly within the glass carafe, this is a wizard addition to the bedside table. No more plastic water bottles, what a relief! The Jug will comfortably hold one pint.

Squirrel Nut Cracker - Nail those nuts with our cast iron squirrel! This may sound like the name of a heavy metal pop group, however this is a very practical and attractive fireside addition that will earn his keep at Christmas. Place the nut in the aperture and apply pressure to the squirrel, Bingo! So easy...

Netsuke Rabbit - Often seen on the Antiques Roadshow, netsuke are miniature carved figures, used in olden times as toggles on traditional costumes in Japan. We found a craftsman sitting in front of his house in China, carving these superlative pieces by hand with boundless patience and unbelievable skill. Made from calamander wood, these enchanting creations make wonderful collectibles for your shelf. Out of this hard timber comes a rabbit, two tiny puppies playing and two exotic birds on a tree stump. In keeping with custom, each little treasure is drilled with two holes, which provided the fastening for the cord in olden times. Because each is individually carved for you, no two are exactly alike and therefore are unique. Each comes in a spectacular gift box.

Netsuke Puppies - Often seen on the Antiques Roadshow, netsuke are miniature carved figures, used in olden times as toggles on traditional costumes in Japan. We found a craftsman sitting in front of his house in China, carving these superlative pieces by hand with boundless patience and unbelievable skill. Made from calamander wood, these enchanting creations make wonderful collectibles for your shelf. Out of this hard timber comes a rabbit, two tiny puppies playing and two exotic birds on a tree stump. In keeping with custom, each little treasure is drilled with two holes, which provided the fastening for the cord in olden times. Because each is individually carved for you, no two are exactly alike and therefore are unique. Each comes in a spectacular gift box.

Netsuke Birds - Often seen on the Antiques Roadshow, netsuke are miniature carved figures, used in olden times as toggles on traditional costumes in Japan. We found a craftsman sitting in front of his house in China, carving these superlative pieces by hand with boundless patience and unbelievable skill. Made from calamander wood, these enchanting creations make wonderful collectibles for your shelf. Out of this hard timber comes a rabbit, two tiny puppies playing and two exotic birds on a tree stump. In keeping with custom, each little treasure is drilled with two holes, which provided the fastening for the cord in olden times. Because each is individually carved for you, no two are exactly alike and therefore are unique. Each comes in a spectacular gift box.

Burghley Wine Glasses-Water set 6 - Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.

Burghley Wine Glasses-Sherry set 6 - Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.

Burghley Wine Glasses-Red set 6 - Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.

Burghley Wine Glasses-White set 6 - Lord Exeter commissioned a large set of hand made glasses to grace the banquet table at Burghley for the visit of Queen Victoria. The glasses are designed for the wine enthusiast with fine rims, wide but curved bowls and a marvellous ripple in the design. We offer you four sizes and they come in boxes of six.

Acorn String Dispenser - Wooden "Treen" items don't appear very often. This is an old design brought up to date which will stop you having to hunt feverishly for that elusive ball of string when Christmas presents loom. Good looking in its own right this is a great desk accessory.

Wooden Nut Bowl & Nut Cracker - You might think this is a bit modern for Ancestral Collections but just look at how handsome and practical it is.

Shoe Cleaning Kit - There is no reason why cleaning shoes should be a penance! This soft faux leather zipped pouch in fashionable yellow, will fit neatly into a suitcase if you are on the move and will keep the fitted tins, brushes and cloth securely away from other items in a drawer or cupboard.

Stylish Oil and Vinegar Set - Now here is a bit of good design! Two contrasting glass bottles stack one over the other to bring oil and vinegar to the table in a new and stylish combination. Cool colours and good texture almost convinces you the bottles are made of ceramic, not until you look closely is their origin revealed.

Fleur de Lys Bottle Stopper - Stop oxidisation of wine with this attractive crystal stopper. With its companion these make a good contribution to the side table and will rescue you from the terrible fate of having to finish up the whole bottle yourself so as not to spoil the wine.

Coronet Crystal Bottle Stopper - Stop oxidisation of wine with this attractive crystal stopper. With its companion these make a good contribution to the side table and will rescue you from the terrible fate of having to finish up the whole bottle yourself so as not to spoil the wine.

Cranberry Glass Cruet Set - Set your dining table with this stylish retro cruet set and see the impact it gives! Cranberry glass is always popular and seen here as oil and vinegar bottles with salt, pepper and mustard containers neatly fitted alongside within the antiqued frame, you can really see the effect in all its glory.

Cut Crystal Jug - A superb genuine cut crystal jug, useful for water on the dining table or simply for decoration. The brilliance of the cutting makes this a premier collector piece and the weight of the crystal reinforces the impression of quality. This jug will hold 3?4 pint comfortably.

Set of Three Boiled Egg Keepers - Fishing your boiled egg from a pan of boiling water can be a risky business, why not provide each member of the family with one of these amusing scoops so they can extract their own egg in safety, sold in a set of three.