When the Worcester factory was founded in 1751 it is unlikely that the partners expected it to survive for as long as fifty years, let alone over two hundred and fifty. Its recipe for a long life was quality and versatility. The early products, using soapstone, had a charm which set them apart from their […]
Since the time Michaelangelo lived and worked there, Florence has been famous for its sculptors. A visit to the city has always been a must for anyone interested in European sculpture. In the eighteenth century wealthy visitors often wanted to bring back home with them pieces of sculpture. In the early days there was a […]
One day in Yorkshire in 1919 two furniture makers were talking about the standard of living. One said that he was as poor as a church mouse. Shortly after this the other man carved a mouse on one of his pieces. His name was Robert Thompson, and he soon gained the nickname Mousey Thompson, carving […]
