Segovia Aqueduct

Embossed handle with the element of the Roman Aqueduct.



The Roman aqueduct is the symbol of Segovia, Spain . It is one of the greatest surviving monuments of Roman engineering . It is still in perfect condition with two layers of arches, which runs for about 700 meters over a square and up to the city wall. At its highest point, over the square, it is almost 30 meters high. It was built during the late 1st century or early 2nd century AD. It is really amazing, because it was built with stones, joined without mortar or clamps.


In case I've never mentioned before, in my workplace, there are Pi Yao, Onn, Wannee and myself who form the Gang of Four. I got this collectible spoon from Wannee who accompanied her beloved husband to Europe in May 2010. She gave this spoon to me as a souvenir from her trip unaware that I have created this blog of collectibleslovers.

Thank you Wannee.

Napkin holder

Souvenir from the Holy Land. I got this napkin holder in 1999 from my colleague, Oranuj when she was on assignment to UNIFIL, Lebanon.

It is made of goldplated brass with the Jerusalem Cross inside Star of David in the middle surrounded by 12 zodiac signs. Even though it's a napkin holder, I consider it a precious collectible becaue it's a souvenir from the Holy Land.

Since I've never been to Israel, this souvenir from the Holy Land makes me feel that I've been there myself.

Thanks Nuj.

Tin Plate 4

This is the last tin plate of my collectibles of four.




This claret-ground design is taken from an English porcelain dish with intricately tooled gilt ornament made at the Worcester factory about 1770-75.

Mashimaro Doll

Mashimaro is Korea's most popular cartoon character created in June 2000 by Kim Jae In and Jang Mi Yeong. It is the main character in the story of Mashimaro Forest. He is a cute new character, who happens to be a bunny that likes to play tricks and is actually quite a mean practical joker. It has won fans' hearts over the years with its fatty and dumpy look.

The name is derived from marshmallow since Mashimaro looks like one! However, Mashimaro is a twist on the name marshmallow. It sounds like how a baby would say marshmallow: Mashimaro.

My younger daughter, Fur bought it on her visit to Korea in 2009.

Kokeshi dolls

Kokeshi dolls (Japanese wooden dolls)

Kokeshi doll is made of solid wood. It is one of the most famous Japanese dolls. The production technique is of the potter's wheel and has been handed down from teacher to pupil.

Kokeshi is the most famous Japanese wooden doll around the world and is sold as souvenir all over Japan.

My younger daughter, Fur bought this collectible set of three Kokeshi dolls on her visit to Japan in 2008. Cute, aren't they?

Double Phoenix

Apart from those collectibles I bought when I travel (which in fact I haven't travelled much) or the collectibles I got from my friends, my daughters, etc., I also collect what I consider antiques. There are few plates which once belonged to my grandmother and this is one of them.

This is a vegetable serving plate, 9 1/8" round Double Phoenix, blue castle & garden with roses and lattice. Double Phoenix is a mark used by the Nihon Koshitsu Toki Company (NKT) in Japan. Nikko Ceramics of Japan has been producing dinnerware since 1908. They began selling to the American market in 1968...offering many formal, casual and holiday patterns of bone china and earthenware.

I do not know the exact age of this plate but based on the crazing and from the time I took it from my mom, it must be more than 30 years.

Today, whoever has this same pattern of plates and need a replacement can order from Robbinsnest.

Vintage Edelweiss Spoon

Those who watched The Sound of Music must have been impressed by the song sung by Captain Georg Ludwig von Trapp and his family during the concert as a defiant statement of Austrian patriotism in the face of the pressure put upon him to join the navy of Nazi Germany. Edelweiss is the title of the song.

Edelweiss is one of the best–known European mountain flowers, belonging to the sunflower family. Its white colour is considered a symbol of purity and according to its legend, Edelweiss is also a symbol of love, bravery, strength, and dedication.

My eldest daughter bought this collectible spoon on her flight to Austria. It reminds me of both the film and also of what it represents.

Buckingham Palace

The Buckingham House was a large townhouse built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham. It was subsequently acquired by George III in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte. The House was known as “The Queen’s House”. During the 19th century it was enlarged, forming three wings around a central courtyard.

Buckingham Palace finally became the official royal palace of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality.

My daughter, Foil got it from her trip to visit her friend in England. The Magnet shows the principal façade, the East Front; originally constructed by Edward Blore and completed in 1850, it was redesigned in 1913 by Sir Aston Webb.

Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckingham_palace