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Gondola Stuff: Brooch

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

This lovely gem was recently given to me from a reader who lives across the pond. Mr. Drink Wine Today (check out his fabulous blog before it’s too late!) saw it in an Oxfam shop in Sheffield, walked away, then … Continue reading →

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Gondola Stuff: Letter opener

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

As part of my occasional series of gondola-related tchotchkes, here’s another from my collection: the letter opener shaped like a gondola ferro. Doesn’t it have a lovely shape, just as the real thing does? I’m impressed that the craftsperson actually … Continue reading →

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Bug Killler Gondola

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

As part of my occasional series of gondola-related stuff, here’s your latest peek into my collection. I got this at the fair trade shop by the Rialto Bridge. It’s made from used bug spray cans. Clever recycling, but whoever got … Continue reading →

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Gondola Stuff: Felt Felze

Posted on September 28, 2016 by

New entry in my occasional series where I show off my gondola stuff. This is an antique gondola made of velvet and other materials. I bought it about 15 years ago at a flea market in Santa Cruz, California. The … Continue reading →

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Gondolarhino

Posted on July 14, 2016 by

And you thought the white rhino was rare! These two were spotted in Venice at a shop on the Calle Malipiero.

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Gondola Stuff: The Metalhead

Posted on May 29, 2016 by

From my collection of gondola stuff. I got this one off  eBay in a sudden fit when I thought I needed more gondola things but I wasn’t in Venice to shop for something there. Unfortunately, it’s missing the tip of … Continue reading →

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Gondola Stuff–Ashtray?

Posted on April 15, 2016 by

Time to share another item from my collection of gondola stuff! This is, I believe, an ashtray; as you can see it’s from Ristorante Pizzeria Fuin. I picked it up at an antique store in Venice, though I can’t remember … Continue reading →

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