Could I make a request please, could you tell us about the bracelets you wear and give us a closer look at them please? They are stunning but I haven't been able to see them in detail.
I remember watching a video where he explained a small snippet about his bracelets. It may have been his page or another RUclips channel that features him. My estimate is that the video is over a year old.
@@ameliagreg6566 Interesting, thanks for your comment, I'll try and track that down. Have you noticed that Rajiv doesn't seem to wear a wrist watch, I just realised that the other day.
I almost didn’t watch this one because I never really cared for Staffordshire. What was I thinking? This is one of my favorite videos. I love listening to you speak about beautiful things, and I am so tickled by your ritual with your friend. The parts of your life that you share are full of rituals. Is that why these everyday experiences appear so fulfilling? I may need to change my mindset. Lastly, when I saw the Jesus figurine, my first thought was “oh my.” 😳 I’ve never seen a Jesus portrayed like that and it gave me quite a chuckle.
I got it mixed up with Sheffield which is clunky stamped silver flatware. Staffordshire Dog ceramic art is strange but it's dogs and collectible so I gave a looksee.
Charming, charming, charming. You and Laura taking you little ladies to visit is the definition of retaining the magic of childhood into your adult life. So sweet!
Rajiv, thank you for introducing topics unknown to younger generations. I've had a store for 34 years. There is so much wonderful 17th, 18th, and early 19th century product showing up on the market at a fraction of the price compared to the late 80s and 90s. We're close to one generation since the massive shift in taste that happened at the Millennium. The pendulum is swinging back thanks to videos like this one.
this channel is becoming one of my fav places on the internet - soft paced, no aggressive music, genuinly passionate human talking about things I didn't care before and I care about now - it feels like it slows my brain down and make me feel joyful about life (big claims!), thank you!!
The lamb reminds me of the final scene in Sense & Sensibility where Edward (Hugh Grant) is visiting Elinor (Emma Thompson) to confess his love for her & he grips the Staffordshire lamb’s foot on the mantle of the fireplace because he’s feeling so awkward. Such a great scene! Thank you for sharing about how these were made & their history. Interesting!
I grew up with sexy Jesus statuary everywhere, it was a treat as a youngster and waited for the cloth to fall, although it never did, but still an icon I remember as a boy. Thank you Rajiv!!!
Rajiv please more episodes about antiques I could watch you all day talking about collecting and antique. Please do more of these. Thank you . Big fan from Washington State.
Hi, as a regular watcher of your wonderful channel, i would just like to say i am from the UK Staffordshire, these figures are very collectable. And as you are probably aware, this area they are from, is known as the “The Potteries”, we have Royal Derby. Royal Doulton, Wedgewood, Spode etc. Around the 1970s there was a demise of many of the companies, due to manufacture of pottery from China. However there has been a revival in home made pottery, and business seems to be doing well locally. Your collection is beautiful x Children as young as 5. Or 6 use to fetch, carry, prepare raw materials, and provide power to a few machines, very tough i would say
I have a large Staffordshire spill vase and good friends think I’ve lost my mind for loving it. Btw, here in Scotland, the dogs on the mantelpiece are called “wally dugs”.
Raise your hand if you immediately went to eBay while this video was playing in the background 🙋🏻♀️ so glad you finally found Jesus, Rajiv! I hope to find him someday, too, he’s so coy.
Oh how I love love love love your videos!!! I am learning so much!!!! I am a Christian, but I respect everyone’s free will to be able to choose. Thank you for being transparent and honest in your videos. I’m looking forward to your next one !
So educational and I love the story of Katrina the Antique Dealer taking the Staffordshire Dogs off the shelf and doing a layaway plan for you. I was raised a Chistian and still am a Christian and I think that unique Staffordshire of Jesus is fine too.
I've collected Staffordshire for almost 40 years. It was the history of the pottery that made me purchase my first set of King Charles Spaniels. I have so much of the pottery that I no longer buy a figure when I find it. I have many figures from the 1700's. Most of the older pieces were painted by women and children.
I'm so sorry you were sad and offended. I wonder what is going through the minds of all the people who write to me each week trying to convert me to Christianity. I wonder if they ever think that their letters make me sad and offended, that the beautiful religion I come from, and practice, is many thousands of years older than Christ, and is deserving of respect too.
Thank you, Rajiv. Yes, indeed, respect goes both ways. I love the fact that you brought up your religious belief and stood up for it. I had to stick up for Jesus too, and that is why I left a comment. You are a talented man, and I do admire your work. I wish you all the best.
Thanks for this. I LOVE Staffordshire, and have bought quite a few at auctions. Nobody much cares for them anymore - and I can usually pick them up for about €20. I know a pair of antique dealers who made quite a business out of selling Staffordshire to American collectors. They were PRICEY, and very collectible in the 90’s….but they tell me that the day after 911 - that market folded up forever. Suddenly there was no room for charming ceramics from the UK? I am so grateful to you for explaining “spill vases” - I have heard the name, but had NO idea what they were made for? Wish me luck - I left a bid on a big Napoleon figure at an auction in Northern Ireland last week. Hoping to bring him on home…I have the perfect spot on the mantle piece, just waiting!
Thank you for sharing! My collection is blue milk glass and I love nothing more than sharing my treasures and taking delight in someone else sharing theirs. The history of how people adorned their homes is such so fascinating to me as a reflection of the time in which they lived and is so much more honest and authentic than art and architecture, which I also love but those things were more like PR on a grand scale and not a true reflection of the simple beauty of everyday life. If you ever come to L.A. and fancy a few hours of tea, tasty southern treats, and enthusiastic treasure-sharing, drop me a line! (I’m sure accepting invitations from strangers is at the top of ever RUclipsrs to do list, right?)
Love the little ladie's story, I certainly will look at Staffordshire pottery in a different light, I used to see the spaniels and think oh no, not those ugly mutts again!
This one cracked me up. I wasn’t necessarily interested in the subject but you’re a great teacher and I always learn so much from you. The ending had me laughing so hard I almost fell out of my chair. Love you man.
LOL I laughed so hard when you said you found Jesus at an antique store!😂 That made my weekend!! I’d like to say I can’t believe people wrote you to push THEIR religion on you, but alas I sadly do believe it. Such a personal thing to be so intrusive about. Anyway - thank you again for the fantastic belly laugh. And BTW, my first thought after that was “why did they sex up Jesus?” 🤣
I loved your explanation of the Staffordshire, Rajiv. Separately, I was unpleasantly surprised by your ‘sexy’ Jesus comments. Mocking Christ is so common that many don’t even notice anymore or think it’s a big deal, but it is to those of us who take our faith as seriously as you do yours.
When I was a very little girl....now nearing my century....I used to help my mother to make spills. Winding newspaper tightly around a steel knitting needle, sliding it off and then tying it into a knot. These were used to make the fire. Spills to light candles, pipes etc as you say ,were stored on the mantlepiece in a spill holder or in a conical shaped receptical hanging on the wall beside the fireplace. These spills were finer and white.
@@SusanGeyer-l4k I am some years your junior but I too remember spills, ours were of a more boring variety, they were coloured sticks that we would use to take a flame from the coal fire to the gas stove, I much prefer the sound of yours!
@@SusanGeyer-l4k thank you for that wonderful image and the detail! I love Staffordshire pottery, but until I watch this video, I also had assumed the spills has something to do with flowers! Happy to learn this thank you and Rajiv
Hi Rajiv...I enjoy your shows immenseley. Yesterday i watched this video and learned sbout Staffordshire pottery. Later in the day, i watched the 1995 movie Sense and Sensibity based on Jane Austens novel. To my surprise, towards the end of the movie, there's a scene at the cottage where one of your lambs is sitting on the mantle flanked by two figurine statues. I couldnt believe it!!
YES! I bought that sheep spill vase because it's the exact same one that Hugh Grant is fiddling with at the end of the movie. Every time that sheep appeared in a scene, I'm looking at IT, not the actors. It steals the show.
Since I have a number of lovely friends who live in the West Midlands, I have been to that area from Toronto a number of times. On one visit a few years ago I visited the Pottery Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and it was fabulous so this video is bringing up some memories. Then last summer I visited Tamworth Castle and they had a portion of the Staffordshire Horde on display. The history and artifacts in the UK are phenomenal.
I have Always loved the Staffordshire spaniels. What a fantastic “layaway” story. That makes it all the more special. I’m not sure if my spaniel is authentic but my mother and I share a pair, one each, and I’ll always remember when we purchased them together at my favorite antique store. ❤️
My best friend is from Staffordshire and most of her family worked in the potteries. I remember when I was a little girl (a while ago now😂) nearly every house you went into had Staffordshire figures of some sort on their mantle pieces. Some figures were what were know as spill figures, they were used to keep the long matches or pieces of rolled up paper in which were then used to light the fire.😁👍🇬🇧
Watched this last night and stumbled across a little Staffordshire jug (creamer?) with a face on it at a yard sale today for a dollar :) - I definitely would have passed it up had I not learned so much about them from your video. Thanks for sharing your passion for these quirky pieces!
The first time I saw a Staffordshire dog, I felt the same way you did. And then these adorable creations grew on me. I have not purchased any but enjoy seeing them in antique stores. I did find a set of cats but they didn’t look right. Turns out they were reproductions. Thank you for sharing the history.
You have given me the Staffordshire virus! The story behind those poodles is so lovely, thank you for sharing that, and for sharing the little ladies' story. So much happiness in this video :)
I am cackling at sexy Jesus and all the ‘followers’ that are going to be so offended😂 this was so fun, I am on the hunt for a pair of dogs that don’t cost a fortune, which might be hard at this point. And I adore that your ladies get to visit when you both are visiting. A true beautiful friendship! Love you Rajiv, and always appreciate your humor and look on life❤
Rajiv, I am so much like you with all this attention to details and a life dedicated to creating and admiring beautiful things. I joke that everywhere there should be a committee for beauty, like in the Amalfi coast, to make sure efforts are always made to beautify the world. We could be in this committee 😅Greetings from Brazil ❤
That’s so sad. If you only knew Who He Really is…. You’d see Him in a whole different way. And that way would be so mind blowing, so all encompassing, that you would focus on His flesh in a much different way. You’d realize that He allowed His body to be crushed on the Cross, for you and for me. Jesus is not offended by your comments. He’s brokenhearted. Because He knows that you’ve missed Who He is, and He misses you. “The creator came to His own, but His own did not know Him.” One of the saddest lines in the Bible. But the best line is… “whosoever should believe in Him shall have everlasting life.” And brother… that’s only the beginning. All that He brings to our lives NOW, is the best of all. I’ll be praying for you. Thanks for the wonderful info about Staffordshire.
Thanks for the history lesson! Please remember that just as you love your Hindu culture and appreciate the respect from others, I love Jesus. I enjoy your videos so much!!
This is sooo adorably cute…love the Jesus too! Thanks for sharing. I have a huge collection of figurines from the late 1799 to 1940. Most European marks.
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Could I make a request please, could you tell us about the bracelets you wear and give us a closer look at them please? They are stunning but I haven't been able to see them in detail.
I remember watching a video where he explained a small snippet about his bracelets. It may have been his page or another RUclips channel that features him. My estimate is that the video is over a year old.
@@ameliagreg6566 Interesting, thanks for your comment, I'll try and track that down. Have you noticed that Rajiv doesn't seem to wear a wrist watch, I just realised that the other day.
@@SheilaFraser-z8l he strikes me as more of a pocket watch type of guy.
Putting the two little ladies together when you visit one another is just so sweet.
LMAO. Last week I found Jesus. Man, I love you Rajiv. Such a good video as always. Have a great weekend!
I almost didn’t watch this one because I never really cared for Staffordshire. What was I thinking? This is one of my favorite videos. I love listening to you speak about beautiful things, and I am so tickled by your ritual with your friend. The parts of your life that you share are full of rituals. Is that why these everyday experiences appear so fulfilling? I may need to change my mindset. Lastly, when I saw the Jesus figurine, my first thought was “oh my.” 😳 I’ve never seen a Jesus portrayed like that and it gave me quite a chuckle.
Read that “Oh my,” in George Takei’s voice. That is exactly how I heard it in my mind.
I got it mixed up with Sheffield which is clunky stamped silver flatware. Staffordshire Dog ceramic art is strange but it's dogs and collectible so I gave a looksee.
Sexy Jesus!!! That was what I was thinking!
That Jesus has the most perfect face of all😇
This episode was so calming and peaceful. And then it was Hilarious.
The build up to “finding Jesus” is comedic relief. What an enjoyable video! I was quite entertained about items I’ve never wanted.
Charming, charming, charming. You and Laura taking you little ladies to visit is the definition of retaining the magic of childhood into your adult life. So sweet!
Rajiv, thank you for introducing topics unknown to younger generations. I've had a store for 34 years. There is so much wonderful 17th, 18th, and early 19th century product showing up on the market at a fraction of the price compared to the late 80s and 90s. We're close to one generation since the massive shift in taste that happened at the Millennium. The pendulum is swinging back thanks to videos like this one.
Wow, Rajiv is such an unusual person; absolutely fascinating in his uniqueness.
this channel is becoming one of my fav places on the internet - soft paced, no aggressive music, genuinly passionate human talking about things I didn't care before and I care about now - it feels like it slows my brain down and make me feel joyful about life (big claims!), thank you!!
I second that, life is better with Rav 🇨🇦❤️
That little lady story was so sweet it made me tear up lol
aaand the Jesus bit made me laugh
The lamb reminds me of the final scene in Sense & Sensibility where Edward (Hugh Grant) is visiting Elinor (Emma Thompson) to confess his love for her & he grips the Staffordshire lamb’s foot on the mantle of the fireplace because he’s feeling so awkward. Such a great scene!
Thank you for sharing about how these were made & their history. Interesting!
GOOOOOOD EYE!!!!! That is the exact same figure!!!
Now I need to watch that movie AGAIN!!!
@@rajivsurendra How exciting! 😀 You must have been thrilled to discover that!
watching this video whilst living a quiet life in Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Right next door to you in Shropshire. 😊 Lots of family in Staffordshire. I know it well. ❤
I grew up with sexy Jesus statuary everywhere, it was a treat as a youngster and waited for the cloth to fall, although it never did, but still an icon I remember as a boy. Thank you Rajiv!!!
I'm laughing out loud.
"I started collecting them in my early 20's" says a dude that looks to be about 24 years old. Very cool figures though!
Add a decade onto that and you’re correct!
Ikr I was taken aback
Pretty sure he’s born in 1984 so he’s 40!
Rajiv please more episodes about antiques I could watch you all day talking about collecting and antique. Please do more of these. Thank you . Big fan from Washington State.
Thanks for watching!
😂😂 "sexy jesus"
correct & I'm dead 💀 🤣
I hope you never lose your childlike wonderment for the world and the things in it that bring you joy!
A curated storage room is one of my life goals. 😀
Hi, as a regular watcher of your wonderful channel, i would just like to say i am from the UK Staffordshire, these figures are very collectable. And as you are probably aware, this area they are from, is known as the “The Potteries”, we have Royal Derby. Royal Doulton, Wedgewood, Spode etc. Around the 1970s there was a demise of many of the companies, due to manufacture of pottery from China. However there has been a revival in home made pottery, and business seems to be doing well locally. Your collection is beautiful x Children as young as 5. Or 6 use to fetch, carry, prepare raw materials, and provide power to a few machines, very tough i would say
Rajiv, this was one of my favorites. I love hearing you talk about the beauty of things!
I love you more for knowing that you take your little lady with you to visit your friend. I didn’t think it was possible to live you more. ❤
Nice follow up to the tour of the room.
I have a large Staffordshire spill vase and good friends think I’ve lost my mind for loving it.
Btw, here in Scotland, the dogs on the mantelpiece are called “wally dugs”.
Loved this episode! Your Jesus is sublime! There’s a hunky Jesus contest in SF each Easter. Such good fun!
Rajiv, you are a treasure. Thank you for doing you. You are a gift to the universe.
Bro's storage bin is the size of some apartments in NY😅😅
I highly recommend trying Staffordshire Oatcakes, a traditional savoury pancake made from oatmeal which taste absolutely divine ~Peace~
As in the Depeche Mode song "Your Own Personal Jesus"!
👱🏻♀️♥️
Followed by George Martin’s Father Figure lol 😅
Love the “into the vault” curator approach!! Wonderful and informative.
Raise your hand if you immediately went to eBay while this video was playing in the background 🙋🏻♀️ so glad you finally found Jesus, Rajiv! I hope to find him someday, too, he’s so coy.
Rajiv could talk about his passion for mowing lawn and I'd still listen in rapture.
Thank you for "showing us your treasures" 😁❤
Love listening to stories of your curated life, Rajiv! Keep doing you! ❤
Oh how I love love love love your videos!!! I am learning so much!!!!
I am a Christian, but I respect everyone’s free will to be able to choose. Thank you for being transparent and honest in your videos.
I’m looking forward to your next one !
Thanks for sharing. Can you talk about your Steinway & Son piano in the future?
I really love the vibes of your videos. So calm, beautiful and intentional. The story telling is also nformational and entertaining. ❤
So educational and I love the story of Katrina the Antique Dealer taking the Staffordshire Dogs off the shelf and doing a layaway plan for you. I was raised a Chistian and still am a Christian and I think that unique Staffordshire of Jesus is fine too.
I've collected Staffordshire for almost 40 years. It was the history of the pottery that made me purchase my first set of King Charles Spaniels. I have so much of the pottery that I no longer buy a figure when I find it. I have many figures from the 1700's. Most of the older pieces were painted by women and children.
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." - Jesus
@goldskygregor Except no one is truly good by God's standards. Jesus is the only one who lived up to those standards because He is God.
Sweet figurines from hard working world 😌.
Nicely done video about Staffordshire but found your comment on Jesus sad and offensive. The religious beliefs of your viewers should be respected.
I'm so sorry you were sad and offended. I wonder what is going through the minds of all the people who write to me each week trying to convert me to Christianity. I wonder if they ever think that their letters make me sad and offended, that the beautiful religion I come from, and practice, is many thousands of years older than Christ, and is deserving of respect too.
Thank you, Rajiv. Yes, indeed, respect goes both ways. I love the fact that you brought up your religious belief and stood up for it. I had to stick up for Jesus too, and that is why I left a comment. You are a talented man, and I do admire your work. I wish you all the best.
I have to agree with @lhayes, “Last week I found Jesus”, oh my lord, Rajiv, that has to be one of the funniest things you’ve ever said! I love it!!!
I was not prepared for the Katrina story 😭😭😭😭😭😭 so beautiful
Thanks for this.
I LOVE Staffordshire, and have bought quite a few at auctions. Nobody much cares for them anymore - and I can usually pick them up for about €20.
I know a pair of antique dealers who made quite a business out of selling Staffordshire to American collectors. They were PRICEY, and very collectible in the 90’s….but they tell me that the day after 911 - that market folded up forever. Suddenly there was no room for charming ceramics from the UK?
I am so grateful to you for explaining “spill vases” - I have heard the name, but had NO idea what they were made for?
Wish me luck - I left a bid on a big Napoleon figure at an auction in Northern Ireland last week. Hoping to bring him on home…I have the perfect spot on the mantle piece, just waiting!
“Sexy Jusus, damn boy you fine!”
I’m dead 😂😂😂
Thank you for sharing! My collection is blue milk glass and I love nothing more than sharing my treasures and taking delight in someone else sharing theirs. The history of how people adorned their homes is such so fascinating to me as a reflection of the time in which they lived and is so much more honest and authentic than art and architecture, which I also love but those things were more like PR on a grand scale and not a true reflection of the simple beauty of everyday life. If you ever come to L.A. and fancy a few hours of tea, tasty southern treats, and enthusiastic treasure-sharing, drop me a line! (I’m sure accepting invitations from strangers is at the top of ever RUclipsrs to do list, right?)
You are a wealth of information and an absolute joy to watch! 🎉
Rajiv is special in his own way!! Love his passion and knowledge of so many unique things!
I collect Staffordshire dogs that are singletons. I guess I have just always felt sorry for the ones who don't have their mates.
Hahahahahaha - “Have you found Jesus?”I love your answer, Rajiv. Haha!
Love the little ladie's story, I certainly will look at Staffordshire pottery in a different light, I used to see the spaniels and think oh no, not those ugly mutts again!
I use to think the same thing about the dogs.
I have a terrible cough and this video made me laugh so hard I had a coughing fit but Jesus was it worth it!
This one cracked me up. I wasn’t necessarily interested in the subject but you’re a great teacher and I always learn so much from you. The ending had me laughing so hard I almost fell out of my chair. Love you man.
LOL I laughed so hard when you said you found Jesus at an antique store!😂 That made my weekend!! I’d like to say I can’t believe people wrote you to push THEIR religion on you, but alas I sadly do believe it. Such a personal thing to be so intrusive about. Anyway - thank you again for the fantastic belly laugh. And BTW, my first thought after that was “why did they sex up Jesus?” 🤣
I love royal Dalton Beatrix potter's animal figurines. I find them charming. Enjoyed seeing your favorites.
Loving the History of Misspelled catalog.❤❤❤
The statue of Jesus in the Cathedral in Copenhagen is pretty sexy, and also welcoming,
I loved your explanation of the Staffordshire, Rajiv.
Separately, I was unpleasantly surprised by your ‘sexy’ Jesus comments. Mocking Christ is so common that many don’t even notice anymore or think it’s a big deal, but it is to those of us who take our faith as seriously as you do yours.
I always learn a lot from your videos. I never heard of spills before - so interesting! You are such a treasure - erudite and amusing.
When I was a very little girl....now nearing my century....I used to help my mother to make spills. Winding newspaper tightly around a steel knitting needle, sliding it off and then tying it into a knot. These were used to make the fire. Spills to light candles, pipes etc as you say ,were stored on the mantlepiece in a spill holder or in a conical shaped receptical hanging on the wall beside the fireplace. These spills were finer and white.
Fascinating.
@@SusanGeyer-l4k I am some years your junior but I too remember spills, ours were of a more boring variety, they were coloured sticks that we would use to take a flame from the coal fire to the gas stove, I much prefer the sound of yours!
@@SusanGeyer-l4k thank you for that wonderful image and the detail! I love Staffordshire pottery, but until I watch this video, I also had assumed the spills has something to do with flowers! Happy to learn this thank you and Rajiv
Hi Rajiv...I enjoy your shows immenseley. Yesterday i watched this video and learned sbout Staffordshire pottery. Later in the day, i watched the 1995 movie Sense and Sensibity based on Jane Austens novel. To my surprise, towards the end of the movie, there's a scene at the cottage where one of your lambs is sitting on the mantle flanked by two figurine statues. I couldnt believe it!!
YES! I bought that sheep spill vase because it's the exact same one that Hugh Grant is fiddling with at the end of the movie. Every time that sheep appeared in a scene, I'm looking at IT, not the actors. It steals the show.
Mocking our Lord at such a humbling moment… I’m disappointed to hear that from you.
I love learning with you ❤️ 💓 💕 💛
So glad you found Jesus, man! Keep him safe in that vault! LOL
My favourites too, and not just the dogs.
Omg I was thinking to myself the expression on the poodle’s face was quite shocking who would have done the eyes 👀 like that
Since I have a number of lovely friends who live in the West Midlands, I have been to that area from Toronto a number of times. On one visit a few years ago I visited the Pottery Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and it was fabulous so this video is bringing up some memories. Then last summer I visited Tamworth Castle and they had a portion of the Staffordshire Horde on display. The history and artifacts in the UK are phenomenal.
I have Always loved the Staffordshire spaniels. What a fantastic “layaway” story. That makes it all the more special. I’m not sure if my spaniel is authentic but my mother and I share a pair, one each, and I’ll always remember when we purchased them together at my favorite antique store. ❤️
I just love you. The story of visiting a friend’s place with the figure is just icing on the cake! 😊
I'm a Staffordshire girl you would love the potteries. Everyone had to have a pair of staff spaniel dogs. Love you Rajiv
My best friend is from Staffordshire and most of her family worked in the potteries. I remember when I was a little girl (a while ago now😂) nearly every house you went into had Staffordshire figures of some sort on their mantle pieces. Some figures were what were know as spill figures, they were used to keep the long matches or pieces of rolled up paper in which were then used to light the fire.😁👍🇬🇧
Sexy Jesus! you are hilarious! I have started collecting small figurines for some reason I can't explain... they just make me happy. xoxoxo
Oh! You crack me up Rajiv. “I found Jesus! In an antique shop”
Watched this last night and stumbled across a little Staffordshire jug (creamer?) with a face on it at a yard sale today for a dollar :) - I definitely would have passed it up had I not learned so much about them from your video. Thanks for sharing your passion for these quirky pieces!
Lovely, thanks for sharing!
The first time I saw a Staffordshire dog, I felt the same way you did. And then these adorable creations grew on me. I have not purchased any but enjoy seeing them in antique stores. I did find a set of cats but they didn’t look right. Turns out they were reproductions. Thank you for sharing the history.
Cats are not as prolific as dogs, and they're very sought-after. Most that I've ever seen are repros.
What a sweet young pup you are! Such a smart ,adventurous and caring young man...
I'm tryna avoid collecting Staffordshire, Rajiv! 😭
whispers…. “Can I see your treasures?”
Sad story about the children. Coal mines also. Thank you for the video.
Wonderful collection. It's beautiful. ❤
~ Christ is King.
You have given me the Staffordshire virus! The story behind those poodles is so lovely, thank you for sharing that, and for sharing the little ladies' story. So much happiness in this video :)
Thank you Rajiv, you are so enjoiable!
This is my favourite video so far. I learned so much. I laughed. I cried. Ermengarde sends her love to Sadie ❤
Thanks, Rajiv always very interesting videos!
He's just so lovely and delightful.
Saved the best for last! Love it
LMAO..."damn boy you fine"...Hahaha...Love how Rajiv is ogelling staffordshire Jesus.
I just love you, Rajiv. ❤ This was such an entertaining and informative video. Thank you.
As alway another unique video. Enjoy what makes your heart and mind happy. ❤️
I am cackling at sexy Jesus and all the ‘followers’ that are going to be so offended😂 this was so fun, I am on the hunt for a pair of dogs that don’t cost a fortune, which might be hard at this point. And I adore that your ladies get to visit when you both are visiting. A true beautiful friendship! Love you Rajiv, and always appreciate your humor and look on life❤
Same,love the sense of humor,please people don’t be offended ❤
Love the Jesus and I am a follower and I am not offended! It is a good piece of work.
I am also a follower…and laughed right out loud!! Still laughing thinking about it!
I'm thinking Jesus would have laughed too! ❤😄
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I always wondered why they were called spill holder's I thought they were posy vases and there was a flower called a spill!
Rajiv, I am so much like you with all this attention to details and a life dedicated to creating and admiring beautiful things. I joke that everywhere there should be a committee for beauty, like in the Amalfi coast, to make sure efforts are always made to beautify the world. We could be in this committee 😅Greetings from Brazil ❤
That’s so sad. If you only knew Who He Really is…. You’d see Him in a whole different way. And that way would be so mind blowing, so all encompassing, that you would focus on His flesh in a much different way. You’d realize that He allowed His body to be crushed on the Cross, for you and for me. Jesus is not offended by your comments. He’s brokenhearted. Because He knows that you’ve missed Who He is, and He misses you. “The creator came to His own, but His own did not know Him.” One of the saddest lines in the Bible. But the best line is… “whosoever should believe in Him shall have everlasting life.” And brother… that’s only the beginning. All that He brings to our lives NOW, is the best of all.
I’ll be praying for you.
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Supremely enjoyed! Thank you so much for sharing your collection. 💚💚💚
Thanks for the history lesson! Please remember that just as you love your Hindu culture and appreciate the respect from others, I love Jesus. I enjoy your videos so much!!
This is sooo adorably cute…love the Jesus too! Thanks for sharing. I have a huge collection of figurines from the late 1799 to 1940. Most European marks.
I literally said Sexy when you said there’s only one word to describe that Jesus! I screamed, it was so funny
As always, such a delight to watch your video. Charming, sweet, joyful and funny. Thank you Rajiv, you're a gem!