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The Curious World: Pulgas Vestidas, the World’s Smallest Dolls

In the late 19th century, and for reasons which I am yet to fathom, Nuns in a convent in Mexico began to dress dead fleas in tiny costumes.

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7 July 2020
Creatures, Objects, The Curious World

Curious Objects: Grouse Claw Kilt Pins

When I acquired my first bird foot brooch, I had no idea that it was a grouse claw kilt pin. I was looking for unusual jewellery, Victorian and very gothic…

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11 August 2020
Objects, The Curious World

Curious Objects: Chicken Glasses

ne of the most interesting aspects of running my curiosity shop is finding and learning about objects that I never knew existed. These are Chicken Glasses, the strange invention made…

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14 July 2020

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    Curious Objects: Butterfly Wing Jewellery

    Kim / 4 June 2021 / 1 Comment

    The gorgeous blue wings catch the light and change colour in so many different ways. Nothing man-made would come close to the beauty of these natural wings.

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    Curious Objects: Crystal Fortune Dice

    Kim / 12 November 2020 / 9 Comments

    When I discovered these gorgeous little divination balls a few years ago, I was fascinated and quickly became hooked. I began a collection to sell in my Curiosity Shop and became somewhat of…

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    Grouse Claw Pins – Choosing the Right One

    Kim / 25 August 2020 / 0 Comments

    Grouse claw pins ooze individuality, but how do you choose the right one for you? I hope my guide will help you understand these exceptional pieces of jewellery a little better.

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    Curious Objects: Grouse Claw Kilt Pins

    Kim / 11 August 2020 / 3 Comments

    When I acquired my first bird foot brooch, I had no idea that it was a grouse claw kilt pin. I was looking for unusual jewellery, Victorian and very gothic looking, it was…

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    Curious Objects: The Globe Stopper or Codd Bottle

    Kim / 6 August 2020 / 4 Comments

    The codd bottle is a rather unusual thing - that quirky neck and the glass ball sitting at the side. An old curiosity you might say.

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    Curious Objects: Codds Wallop – The Codd Bottle Opener

    Kim / 23 July 2020 / 0 Comments

    This clever item revolutionised the drinks trade by giving people the opportunity to drink fresh, well-sealed carbonated drinks.

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    Curious Objects: Bomb Detonator Spike and Key

    Kim / 16 July 2020 / 2 Comments

    Back in 2017, I acquired this unusual and interesting brass object. I did not know what is was, and spent months trawling through pages on google trying to find out. Having had no…

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    Curious Objects: Chicken Glasses

    Kim / 14 July 2020 / 1 Comment

    ne of the most interesting aspects of running my curiosity shop is finding and learning about objects that I never knew existed. These are Chicken Glasses, the strange invention made to cure cannibalistic…

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  • Creatures,  The Curious World

    The Curious World: Pulgas Vestidas, the World’s Smallest Dolls

    Kim / 7 July 2020 / 1 Comment

    In the late 19th century, and for reasons which I am yet to fathom, Nuns in a convent in Mexico began to dress dead fleas in tiny costumes.

    read more

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