Glass & China
Useful or decorative gifts for the home. Some are even both useful and decorative!
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'It's a boy' friendship ball
£12.00
Visit product page →This lovely 10cm friendship ball in pastel blue comes in a box labelled 'Its a boy' and makes a special and memorable gift on the birth of a child. Since the 17th century glass blowers in eastern Europe made balls at the end of the day to utilize the glass remaining in the furnace. Given as gifts, these hand-blown glass balls have traditionally been known as a symbol of friendship and good luck.
See also our larger 15cm Blue Friendship ball
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Visit product page →Since the 17th century glass blowers in eastern Europe made balls at the end of the day to utilize the glass remaining in the furnace. Given as gifts, these hand-blown glass balls (diameter 10cm) have traditionally been known as a symbol of friendship and good luck. This lovely ball in pastel pink comes in a box labelled 'Its a girl' and makes a special and memorable gift on the birth of a child.
See also our Large Pink Friendship Ball
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Art Glass Hearts
£13.00
Visit product page →These beautiful hand blown glass hearts (12cm) are a perfect present for a loved one or a dear friend, for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, engagement or just because.... Hang in a window to catch the light
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Golfer Frieze Tumbler
£10.50
Visit product page →These lovely golf frieze tumblers are lovingly hand decorated in the UK by Animo. The perfect practical and attractive present for golfers at any time: Father's Day, birthday, Christmas...
We also do highball glasses for lady golfers.
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Visit product page →These hand blown glass diffusers combine a beautiful unique work of art with lovely fresh smells for the home. A delightful surprising present! 3 lovely colours to choose from each with their own scent.
Beautifullly packaged with
Mouth-blown glass globe 120mm diameter
200 ml bottle of fragrance oil
Set of reeds
Decorative silver cap
Plastic funnel for ease of filling
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On saleLabrador Frieze Highball
12.00 £10.50
Visit product page →Lovingly decorated in Britain, these labrador frieze highball glasses by Animo make lovely presents for dog lovers.
We also do them with Siamese cats and Stags and in whisky tumblers. Buy a different one for each family member or friend!
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On saleLabrador Frieze Tumbler
11.00 £9.50
Visit product page →Lovingly decorated in Britain, these labrador frieze tumblers by Animo make lovely presents for dog lovers.
We also do them with Siamese cats and Stags and in highball glasses. Buy a different one for each family member or friend!
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Lady Golfer Highball
£11.50
Visit product page →These beautiful highball glasses featuring a lady golfer is lovingly hand decorated in the UK by Animo. The perfect present for lady golfers at any time: Mothers Day, birthday, Christmas... G&T anyone?
We also do tumblers for male golfers.
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Large Friendship balls
£17.00
Visit product page →Since the 17th century, glass blowers in eastern Europe made balls at the end of the day to utilise the glass remaining in the furnace. Given as gifts, these hand-blown glass balls (diameter 15cm) have traditionally been known as a symbol of friendship and good luck. Hung in the light, these beautiful Friendship Balls will sparkle. Each is as unique as the friend who gives it!
Perfect for many occasions - Birthday's, weddings or a simple thank you! The gold ball is perfect for a Golden Wedding anniversary as is the silver one for a silver anniversary.
The pink and the blue balls make great naming or Christening presents which will retain their appeal into adulthood.
Kate says: This picture really doesn't do the beautiful gold ball justice. It is very difficult to capture the subtle hues produced by the light. See Daphne's review
See also our small friendship balls
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Novelty One Cup Teapots
£24.00
Visit product page →Carters novelty teapots are hand made and hand painted in England using methods little changed in 250 years. These teapots are great fun and also fully functional! Yes you can use them to make a pot of tea for one! Highly desirable to teapot collectors but also just great presents for friends, loved one, or even to treat yourself.
Kate says: 'I have even bought one of these as a Christening present on the basis that they will still appreciate it as an adult.'
The designs below are single cup size. Please also see our collection of full sized teapots
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Novelty Teapots
£44.00
Visit product page →Carters novelty teapots are hand made and hand painted in England using methods little changed in 250 years. These teapots are great fun and also fully functional! Yes you can use them to make a pot of tea for two! Highly desirable to teapot collectors but also just great presents for friends or loved ones, they make inspired gifts for couples.
Please also see our collection of one cup teapots
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Safari Crystal Amphora Vase
£34.00
Visit product page →Beautifully hand decorated with a safari scene, this elegant crystal vase by Animo can be used for flowers, as a candle holder or just for show. A delightful gift for a couple for a wedding or anniversary.
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Siamese Crystal Amphora Vase
£34.00
Visit product page →Beautifully hand decorated with Siamese cats, this elegant crystal vase by Animo can be used for flowers, as a candle holder or just for show. A delightful gift for a couple for any occasion, particularly for cat lovers!
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Siamese Crystal Bowl
£39.00
Beautifully hand decorated with Siamese cats, this elegant 22cm bowl by Animo is a good size for all sorts of uses; for fruit, salads, trifles or just for show. An inspirational wedding or anniversary present for cat lovers.Visit product page → -
On saleSiamese Frieze Highball
11.00 £9.50
Visit product page →Lovingly decorated in Britain, these Siamese cat frieze tumblers by Animo make lovely presents for cat lovers.
We also do them with Labrador dogs and Stags and in highball glasses. Buy a different one for each family member or friend!
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On saleSiamese Frieze Tumbler
11.00 £9.50
Visit product page →Lovingly decorated in Britain, these Siamese cat frieze tumblers by Animo make lovely presents for cat lovers.
We also do them with Labrador dogs and Stags and in highball glasses. Buy a different one for each family member or friend!
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Small Friendship ball
£14.00
Visit product page →Since the 17th century, glass blowers in eastern Europe made balls at the end of the day to utilize the glass remaining in the furnace. Given as gifts, these hand-blown glass balls (diameter 10cm) have traditionally been known as a symbol of friendship and good luck. Hung in the light, these beautiful Friendship Balls will sparkle. Each is as unique as the friend who gives it!
See also our Large Friendship Balls
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Spirit Balls
£20.00
Visit product page →Spirit or Witch balls were used to ward off evil spirits. Folk lore has it that the evil spirits would be enticed by the bright colours. The glass strands inside the ball (diameter 15cm) would then capture the spirit and prevent it from escaping. Whatever you believe these lovely hanging balls will sparkle if hung near a window. Great house warming presents! Each as unique as the friend who gives.
See also our smaller Witch Balls
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On saleStag Frieze Highball
12.00 £10.50
Visit product page →Lovingly decorated in Britain, these stag frieze highball glasses by Animo make lovely gifts for animal lovers. They make great presents at any time but particularly at Christmas.
We also do them with Siamese cats and Labradors and in tumblers. Buy a different one for each family member or friend!
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On saleStag Frieze Tumbler
11.00 £9.50
Visit product page →Lovingly decorated in Britain, these stag frieze tumblers by Animo make lovely presents for animal lovers and whisky drinkers. They make great presents at any time but particularly at Christmas.
We also do them with Siamese cats and Labradors and in highball glasses. Buy a different one for each family member or friend!
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Winter Wonderland Tumbler
£10.50
Visit product page →Lovingly decorated with a magical Winter scene these tumbler glasses by Animo make lovely presents whatever your tipple. A great present for a Winter birthday or, of course, for Christmas.
We also do them with Siamese cats, Labradors and stags.
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Witch Balls
£17.00
Visit product page →Legend suggests that Witch balls were used for protection against evil spells, sickness and ill fortune. Whatever you believe these lovely hand blown 10cm balls can be hung anywhere: a window, porch or even the garden. Great house warming presents!
See also our larger Spirit Balls
