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Tag Archives: ferro
Gondola Stuff: Letter opener
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
Posted in Gondolas, Venice
Tagged Campo SS Apostoli, ferro, gondola, history, Italian history, italy, sestieri, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history
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Bug Killler Gondola
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
Gondola Stuff: Felt Felze
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
Gondolarhino
And you thought the white rhino was rare! These two were spotted in Venice at a shop on the Calle Malipiero.
Gondola Stuff: The Metalhead
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
Gondola Stuff–Ashtray?
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
Gondola Sighting–NYC
At the boathouse in New York’s Central Park, this gondola was moored and sadly only half covered. Maybe it’s been a long winter, but she was a bit beat up along her side and her forcola was well-worn. Still, I … Continue reading
Posted in Gondolas, Venice
Tagged Central Park, ferro, forcola, Free Gondola Ride, gondola, gondolier, rowing, venezia, Venice, writing
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