Antiques Hunter Gifts

Look, honey! I've been shopping off-line!

Southwark Fair.

'They look more up to date than the ones in your tool-box.'

Trilby - 'Je prong!'

'...then Johannes Gutenberg built the first bookcase'

A hammer in his den enjoying a cigar and port with his collection of trophy thumbs above his head.

You had me at vintage.

That's supposed to say garage sale!

"There's more inside."

Antiques

'This is a wind-up, isn't it?'

'This is a letter opener, from the days before faxes and email. I just sold it online after I listed it as a vintage communication device.'

'No, you can't just watch the end of Bargainhunt!'

The First Printed Bible

'I'd like to match this credenza.'

Estate Sale! All the stuff my kids said they don't want to inherit.

Stone Age women were less happy than men at the arrival of the iron age: Look what I've invented just for you darling.

"Attention, everyone! I'd like to introduce the newest member of our family."

'We always like to give more bling for the buck.'

Dinner at the Jolly Sandboys (opening to Ch 19)

'Have you any idea just how little this is worth?'

Ye Old Cafe: No Coffee Today - Sore Arm!

'Who are you kidding? This is a wind-up isn't it!'

"They lead a simple life - they don't even put gas in their cars."

Auctioneer: 'Sold to the lady whose husband just walked out!'

Telephone line ends up buried in the ground with a headstone.

At last, Clarence thought, the long-awaited return to the old economy had begun.

"My goodness, no! Grandfather would never, ever let us near this!!"

'Oh I don't mind you turning over my cups to look at the mark. But next time, please finish your tea.'

Islington Angels.

'I just found out my vintage Roy Rogers lunch box is worth more than my 401k.'

Authentic Rinkelmier chair (Built 1723)

'...And it comes with valuable coupons toward your next purchase.'

"I wonder what this was for."

"I must have completely lost track of time."