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The first signs of Spring.
Here at Grant Macdonald we do like a spot of unseasonably warm weather. When the very first signs of spring start to appear, we like to remember that our creations are at home both inside and outside…
Punu Rii – A preview of our newest Tusk Arrival
Allow us to present Punu Rii, the giraffe. He is not just any giraffe, he is a Rothschild’s Giraffe, the most endangered species of giraffe on the planet.
The Unofficial Valentine’s Emergency Survival Guide
In a break with our usual postings, this year with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we have decided to poll the workshop and get some suggestions for how to make the best of it in the lockdown, with scant supermarket deliveries and possibly snow delaying the post.
The Valentine’s Day Double
Valentine’s Day is coming… and this year, it might be time to break out the extra special gifts for your true love. Why? Well, a night at the opera or a romantic dinner for two in a cosy little bistro are all definitely off the menu because of the lockdown. If you are lucky, you might opt for a romantic home cooked dinner at home at best. So for the star-crossed lovers out there, we have a few gift suggestions to help celebrate this Valentine’s day.
21st Century Masterworks: The Art of Modern Classics
This sword is not quite what it appears to be. If you look at it with the eye of an antique dealer, you will recognise it as a member of the scimitar family of swords, commonly called a saif or Arab Sword.