There is nothing better than walking into an antique shop and finding such treasures! Since you asked for ideas, for the Anubis statue, I suggest gild the bottom and leave him black. I also think leaving the other two pieces completely black will work nicely as contrast for the colorful Tutankhamun and the mummy case. The latter looks so good over the mirror.
Yes it doesn't always happen but it is lovely when you find items that are perfect! And I like the idea of doing the base in gold and leaving Anubis black! And I may leave the others because like we say, it will be a contrast to have some plain pieces amongst the brightly coloured pieces
Agree!! Perfect for the museum!! Consider highlighting the hieroglyphics on the black statue? I hope the residents come to you in the night to let you know what they think of the “new” additions to the museum. Until next time…☮️💜
Happy Birthday to John boy! The three black Egyptian figures look to be carved of some kind of stone (possibly basalt)! They are very beautiful pieces. It might be nice to gold leaf the hieroglyphics on the base of Anubis and down the back of the standing piece. I'm sure you'll decide on the perfect thing!
They are beautiful. The original sculptures were made of black basalt. A stone the Egyptians favored for their sculptures. You could look up the originals, so you could see what they liked.
Thank you 🙏 yes I've done quite a lot of research, but it depends how much I want to get into it really, because it's just an overall impression I'm looking for 🙏😊
Amazing finds ! Can't wait to see what you do with them , they will look fantastic whatever you do ! Thankyou for sharing as always kind regards to you both ,hugs to the furbabies! ❤😊
Yes Suzanne, I'm desperate to get to work on the build, but I need to get my commissions done too. Maybe I'll start to take one day a week off, and just do the Palace on that day! All hugs back from the gang! ❤️🙏
Beautiful pieces what a find, and they are going to look good with the other things you picked up. Happy birthday John boy🎉🎉! Give Nigel and Georgie a pet for me. Xoxo Mary in Georgia
You have some beautiful Egyptian artefacts! I'm beginning to think your mansion family needs to build a second property to house the museum, lol. John takes great care of you, making you tea. I'd like to teach Lulu to make tea, but she's only five pounds and standing on hind legs, she'd be shorter than King Tut! Hugs all the way round! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
😂😂😂 yes I think I need to stop collecting now, just in case it doesn't all fit! John boy is good at making tea, but o bet Lulu is much more cuddly! 😊❤️
Belated birthday wishes to John Boy, you’ve found some great treasures Rich, as for the black pieces just look up some pictures for reference to see if they’re painted, tfs x Julie
Woohoo! Its so nice to see you! I look forward to your videos. Those are fabulous finds!!!! I taught 6th-grade ancient civilizations before I retired. I would keep the black figures as they are. They are striking. I think you should create a type of colonnade of lotus columns and the walls should be covered with a tomb mural. The colors on the mural would make the black statues standout.
I have joined you while I roll out peanut butter cookies to bake for my sister. Her favourite, you are such good company. What wonderful finds you have. I have a corgi dog statue that is carved out of coal, your dog reminds me of it. Looking forward to see your treasures in place. 😀🥰
And you didn't know Donna, but you instantly brought back lovely memories of when I was a teenager and visited a friend in the village I lived in. They were an American family, and the mother had just made peanut butter cookies because she wanted me to have something typical of their homeland. And I absolutely loved them! Since then, you can now buy them here, but they are nothing like the genuine article! 😊
You found some wonderful little treasures, makes me even more excited about you getting the package I sent. Also makes me excited for where you’re going to put them.
Wow, what a lovely little lot of goodies you found. I thought I did well with my purchases at the York Dolls House fair, but you beat me hands down. 😊😊
Wonderful collection of Museum Artifacts you purchased--5 great finds. About changing colour from black, perhaps a section of your museum could have brilliantly coloured/gold wallpaper, then the black artifacts would show up beautifully. Wish John-boy Many Happy Returns! from me.
Hello Richard, Nice finds, the big Tutankhamun is lovely, he will be a perfect centrepiece for the museum. I quite like the black figures too, Anubis is my favourite of the three, I don't think I would paint them, I'd be too afraid to ruin them as my hands are not very steady at times. We went to York DH fair today, it was ok, though not as good as last year, there didn't seem to be as many sellers this time, maybe I'm being picky but the quality of items didn't seem as good as last year either. I only bought one small item. Have a lovely week. Best Wishes to You, John and the Kitties from Yorkshire :)
Hello Diane, yes I'll have to think about if I do anything to the pieces or just leave them. York fair was great when I met you there, plenty to choose from. Maybe it will be good again next time around
Hehehe I'd already come up with a unique idea, before we'd even left the antique store! I knew standing up would be a problem, but can't wait to show what I came up with!
The stylist's name is Jael Rich. So great to hear you mention our correspondence "live". Oh, does your palace have ceilings high enouth to accomodate the big guy?
I was excited to mention you and Jael, because it all helps to bring us all closer together! And funny you should think about the statue, because I'd already thought of a great "original" idea for the big guy! I'm glad you picked up on that, and can't wait to get started, although it will be a while yet
Agree!! Perfect for the museum!! Consider highlighting the hieroglyphics on the black statue? I hope the residents come to you in the night to let you know what they think of the “new” additions to the museum. Until next time…☮️💜
There is nothing better than walking into an antique shop and finding such treasures! Since you asked for ideas, for the Anubis statue, I suggest gild the bottom and leave him black. I also think leaving the other two pieces completely black will work nicely as contrast for the colorful Tutankhamun and the mummy case. The latter looks so good over the mirror.
Yes it doesn't always happen but it is lovely when you find items that are perfect!
And I like the idea of doing the base in gold and leaving Anubis black! And I may leave the others because like we say, it will be a contrast to have some plain pieces amongst the brightly coloured pieces
Agree!! Perfect for the museum!! Consider highlighting the hieroglyphics on the black statue? I hope the residents come to you in the night to let you know what they think of the “new” additions to the museum. Until next time…☮️💜
Oh I don't doubt for one moment that as soon as I actually begin work on the house, I will definitely be visited by the owners!!! 😂❤️
Oh my goodness! You found some beautiful pieces. I'm excited to see how you use them all. A belated Happy Birthday to JohnBoy!
Yes, I can't wait to get started on it now! I'll have to sort out my daily work to fit in. And John boy says many thanks 🙏
They are boooootiful pieces.... cant wait to see them in place...am now off to watch your new vid..tea break❤
Very beautiful finds!! Happy Birthday to John Boy!🎉🎉. Thank you as always for sharing your finds with us!!
I've passed on everyone's best wishes to John boy, and he says many thanks 🙏
Happy Birthday to John boy!
The three black Egyptian figures look to be carved of some kind of stone (possibly basalt)! They are very beautiful pieces. It might be nice to gold leaf the hieroglyphics on the base of Anubis and down the back of the standing piece. I'm sure you'll decide on the perfect thing!
That's what I thought too! I think they'd look good with just the hieroglyphics in gold 😊 looking forward to getting started on it!
These are very exciting!!! All the black ones have such great detail, you should definitely find a way to make that more visible. ❤
Yes, I'm quite excited to start on this house!
I love Egyptian antics!!! fantastic find, and happy birthday John boy !!!!!! Hugs to you all
Yes me too! And John boy says many thanks, and sends hugs too! 🙏❤️
Those are really lovely Egyptian style pieces! What a find! I think the King Tut statue is my favorite 😍 the Mummy might still be alive 😳😂
Well I did wonder if it had a "miniature" curse! 😂
They are beautiful. The original sculptures were made of black basalt. A stone the Egyptians favored for their sculptures. You could look up the originals, so you could see what they liked.
But I would change that mummy.
Thank you 🙏 yes I've done quite a lot of research, but it depends how much I want to get into it really, because it's just an overall impression I'm looking for 🙏😊
Amazing finds ! Can't wait to see what you do with them , they will look fantastic whatever you do ! Thankyou for sharing as always kind regards to you both ,hugs to the furbabies! ❤😊
Yes Suzanne, I'm desperate to get to work on the build, but I need to get my commissions done too. Maybe I'll start to take one day a week off, and just do the Palace on that day! All hugs back from the gang! ❤️🙏
Lovely finds, Anubis is stunning. Happy birthday John🎉
He says thank you 🙏❤️
Love the treasures you found Happy Birthday Johnboy
He says thank you Iris 🙏
Beautiful pieces what a find, and they are going to look good with the other things you picked up. Happy birthday John boy🎉🎉! Give Nigel and Georgie a pet for me. Xoxo Mary in Georgia
Yes I'm hoping they will be a lovely addition! And John boy says many thanks 🙏 xx
Richard they are all great finds .I think the black standing statue would be great spray paint a granite look .
Ooh I like your suggestion my lovely! I might give that a go, thank you 🙏
You have some beautiful Egyptian artefacts! I'm beginning to think your mansion family needs to build a second property to house the museum, lol. John takes great care of you, making you tea. I'd like to teach Lulu to make tea, but she's only five pounds and standing on hind legs, she'd be shorter than King Tut! Hugs all the way round! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
😂😂😂 yes I think I need to stop collecting now, just in case it doesn't all fit! John boy is good at making tea, but o bet Lulu is much more cuddly! 😊❤️
Hello, good to be here.
Belated birthday wishes to John Boy, you’ve found some great treasures Rich, as for the black pieces just look up some pictures for reference to see if they’re painted, tfs x Julie
Yes I ended up doing that after I'd done the video. But I'm sure I'll end up doing my own thing regardless 😂😂😂
Woohoo! Its so nice to see you! I look forward to your videos. Those are fabulous finds!!!! I taught 6th-grade ancient civilizations before I retired. I would keep the black figures as they are. They are striking. I think you should create a type of colonnade of lotus columns and the walls should be covered with a tomb mural. The colors on the mural would make the black statues standout.
I'm liking your suggestions Karen! I'll definitely look into these ideas, thank you 🙏
I have joined you while I roll out peanut butter cookies to bake for my sister. Her favourite, you are such good company. What wonderful finds you have. I have a corgi dog statue that is carved out of coal, your dog reminds me of it. Looking forward to see your treasures in place. 😀🥰
And you didn't know Donna, but you instantly brought back lovely memories of when I was a teenager and visited a friend in the village I lived in. They were an American family, and the mother had just made peanut butter cookies because she wanted me to have something typical of their homeland. And I absolutely loved them! Since then, you can now buy them here, but they are nothing like the genuine article! 😊
You found some wonderful little treasures, makes me even more excited about you getting the package I sent. Also makes me excited for where you’re going to put them.
You've now got me all excited AGAIN, about what you've sent! I can't wait Deena! 🙏😀
Lovely ❤
Thank you 🙏❤️
Lovely little treasures! I did not expect that mummy to come flying out😂
I know, it made me jump as well! Maybe it's cursed! 😂
Wow, what a lovely little lot of goodies you found. I thought I did well with my purchases at the York Dolls House fair, but you beat me hands down. 😊😊
Ooh now I must know what you found at the York fair...please tell! 🙏😊
Wonderful collection of Museum Artifacts you purchased--5 great finds. About changing colour from black, perhaps a section of your museum could have brilliantly coloured/gold wallpaper, then the black artifacts would show up beautifully. Wish John-boy Many Happy Returns! from me.
Oh I'm sure there will be lots of gold everywhere 😀 and yes, that would show up the darker pieces! John boy says thank you also 🙏😊
Lovely pieces Richard
Thank you Grace 🙏
Really nice 💕
Thank you Monica 🙏
Hello Richard, Nice finds, the big Tutankhamun is lovely, he will be a perfect centrepiece for the museum. I quite like the black figures too, Anubis is my favourite of the three, I don't think I would paint them, I'd be too afraid to ruin them as my hands are not very steady at times.
We went to York DH fair today, it was ok, though not as good as last year, there didn't seem to be as many sellers this time, maybe I'm being picky but the quality of items didn't seem as good as last year either. I only bought one small item.
Have a lovely week. Best Wishes to You, John and the Kitties from Yorkshire :)
Hello Diane, yes I'll have to think about if I do anything to the pieces or just leave them. York fair was great when I met you there, plenty to choose from. Maybe it will be good again next time around
Hope the big one fits.
Hehehe I'd already come up with a unique idea, before we'd even left the antique store! I knew standing up would be a problem, but can't wait to show what I came up with!
The stylist's name is Jael Rich. So great to hear you mention our correspondence "live". Oh, does your palace have ceilings high enouth to accomodate the big guy?
I was excited to mention you and Jael, because it all helps to bring us all closer together! And funny you should think about the statue, because I'd already thought of a great "original" idea for the big guy! I'm glad you picked up on that, and can't wait to get started, although it will be a while yet
Cobra head is missing from the tall statues headpiece. All very nice pieces.
Yes it was badly patched up! But I might have to just paint it better, we'll see
Soooo, whose birthday was it again? 😉
It was John boy's birthday! Well it was the Wednesday before the weekend, but we waited until the weekend to do anything 😊
Horus non dovrebbe avere in braccio un bambino, ma molto probabilmente un uomo. Non è assolutamente un appunto. Seguo con interesse 👍un caro saluto.
è molto interessante, grazie. e grazie per la visione 🙏😊
Agree!! Perfect for the museum!! Consider highlighting the hieroglyphics on the black statue? I hope the residents come to you in the night to let you know what they think of the “new” additions to the museum. Until next time…☮️💜
Ooh I like that idea of lighting! 🤔❤️