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[skatting44]

[Oznell]

Very true, @lgfan .   I wonder if some of that now-decades old Charles-and-Diana memorabilia has grown in value.  I'm guessing, that, for true collectors, it has.

@skatting44 --  so cute--  thank you for posting those!   It's neat that M.C. put their own stamp on them by doing those dogs in their own trademark 'checkerboard' pattern.  Love it. 

[Tinkrbl44]

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@skatting44 wrote:

MacKenzie Childs has  Staffordshire dog lamps that would  compliment the collection showcased.

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@skatting44 

I keep seeing MacKenzie Childs on ShopHQ and am surprised how often their items are featured.  Always wondered  ... who buys this stuff?  Now I know.

[PamfromCT]

@Oznell, To answer your question, Willie was high energy especially when it was his mealtime!   Corgis were known to help herd livestock in Wales, so I assume they were high energy.

When we first got Willie many years back, many people didn’t know what breed he was.  His official name was “Prince William.” Willie used to like to play soccer in the backyard with our son.  He had a very sweet and loving nature.  Now in our elder years, we have a Maine Coon, who was named Winston when we adopted him from a shelter.  He is quite spoiled but very loving.  The name Winston suits him!

[spiderw]

As a collector I can relate to the Brits and their love for such stunning decor.  I haven't collected in awhile but enjoyed every minute of doing so.  

The pillows, china dogs, tea cozy and my favorite, the signed Queen Victoria invitation are spectacular!  

I have mentioned before and I apologize for repeating, I have a Madam Alexander doll commemorating the coronation for Queen Elizabeth.  My mother bought it for me around 1953 but I couldn't play with it!!!!!  When I became an adult I finally displayed  the doll and  will pass it on to my niece who loves Great Britain!

[Trailrun23]

I have two Staffordshire dog figurines from 1901, the year my grandmother was born in Bristol. My great grandmother gave them to her when she was 18 and I was lucky enough to get them.  I am sure the upcoming coronation will have a boatload of new commemorative items and are already being seen in some areas. 

[Oznell]

@PamfromCT ,  what a precious little angel your Willie must have been.   How cute that he played soccer.  I had forgotten you have a Maine Coon named Winston.  That does sound very distinguished!  We still have our three at the moment--  Baxter, Toby and Sibyl, even though Sibyl is quite old.  She is enjoying life-- she loves leather shoelaces, playing string toy, and getting a few treats here and there that her "brothers" don't know about... 

A Madame Alexander Doll is such a treasure, @spiderw --I bet she is beautiful.

Oh, my goodness, @Trailrun23 ,   I love hearing about these wonderful heirlooms like your antique Staffs, how fabulous.  And don't they bring such personality to a room-- those little faces!   Your grandmother was born in Bristol, Cary Grant's home town.  My grandparents on my Dad's side were born in Hertfordshire and in Wales.  By the way, did you know that, at least at one time, there was a quirky English law, that if you have at least one grandparent born on English soil, that you can claim to be a British subject also?   I'm almost positive that's how it went-- not sure if it's still in effect, but rather fun...