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Decorations Ironmonger
Introduction
This model is based on D Norton & Son in Uppingham, an independent ironmonger that still sells Christmas trees. Until recently they were imported but are now farmed in the UK as a greener option than PVC trees. Bumpy Doodles, an innovative raised glaze, is added and fired over the original modelling to create the decorations, snow and trees.
The evergreen and hemi-parasitic mistletoe occurs naturally. It gets moisture and minerals with limited harm to a host and photosynthesises its own sugars. Girls who refuse to kiss under it won’t marry in the next year - presumably spoken by a man!
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Hazle Ceramics
Decorations Ironmonger
No 1/30 with lettering by Hazle
on Uppingham Market
With added modelled raised glaze
As on the ceramic, holly wreaths made at Xmas can symbolise Christ’s crown of thorns or the cross. Holly means truth in heraldry. Harry Potter’s wand is made from holly wood!
£95.50 Worldwide
With Free Postage
One of Victoria and Albert’s trees at Windsor Castle in 1843. Victoria’s grandmother Queen Charlotte first introduced a decorated yew tree in 1800.
The mistletoe’s white flowering winter berries on a 1909 postcard.
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