As you know I was captivated by Buckland Abbey. It isn’t the most grand of National Trust houses but for me it is an interesting one, packed with history and little surprises. Here are a few of the things I enjoyed.
I know, it’s just a chair leg, but imagine all the ankles that have brushed against it.
Time flies indeed.
I loved the little incense boat.
A 17th century sea chest.
Elegant porcelain.
A model of the Golden Hind.
This chess set has Lord Burghley as King, Queen Elizabeth as Queen and Sir Francis Drake as the Knight. Each of the Pawns is a miniature Golden Hind.
Whenever I visit ancient places I often think of who has been there before me. I wonder what has been stored in the sea chest over the years? 🙂
Since we don’t know lets make up a story!!
your comment about the ankles brushing the chair leg made me shiver … who indeed? such lovely treasures … and which boats did the sea chest grace? great photos gilly, despite the flash ban 🙂
Beautiful collection of items.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Really nice Gilly. I collect carved wooden furniture so I REALLY liked the first picture very much!
Wonderful Gilly. This is definitely on the ‘to visit soon’ list. Thank you for the series!
These are treasures indeed Gilly and such lovely photo’s! Thanks for sharing with us hon.
And here’s a little something for you as well. 🙂
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What an amazing chest set, Gilly. Beautiful details. 🙂
wonderful chess figures, ship model and chair leg!
Beautiful treasures, Gilly. Love the ship, and the sea chest. 🙂
I love the incense boat too! And the chess set.
I like seeing ornate detail like that. Great images, GIlly!
these are all so wonderful. Great pictures 🙂