Filming in Cape Town means production teams get to benefit from an internationally competitive film and media destination. Our beautiful city boasts a variety of world-class locations, studios, facilitation companies and specialised crews. This is what has consistently attracted some of the world’s top filmmakers to its shores. Cape Town tends to be the location…
1886 Gold is Discovered Shortly after the discovery of gold in Johannesburg, President Kruger decides the country needs to start producing its own coins. In 1890, a concession is granted by the Volksraad of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) to establish the National Bank, which includes permission to operate a State Mint. 1892 The First…
Interesting Facts about Louis Vuitton The brand’s iconic monogram logo print and stylish handbags are timeless and there’s no monogram easier to recognise than Louis Vuitton. But did you know that Louis Vuitton changed the way luggage was made? Here are a few interesting facts about Louis Vuitton: Louis Vuitton opened his first store in…
Many people find that they enjoy writing with a fountain pen much more than with a ballpoint pen or any other kind of pen because it’s more deliberate and intentional. Here’s our guide on how to do it! Using A Fountain Pen Is A Special Writing Experience These days with technology and innovation, we don’t…
We specialize in Mens Luxury Watches Rolex, IWC, Omega to name a few Just contact us by sending us some photos which includes your box and relevant paperwork, give us as much information about the watch as possible and we’ll make an initial offer *subject to inspection* there and then. Among the factors that affect…
Royal Albert Fine Bone China is steeped in heritage and vintage credibility, Royal Albert takes great pride in delivering attention to detail and exquisite styling. “What is the difference between porcelain and bone china? High quality fine bone china contains at least 30% bone ash, enabling thin, walled pieces to be made with a more…
We absolutely adore vintage suitcases! Upcycling them creatively into all manner of newly useful décor and furniture pieces is an awesome way to showcase these treasures from yesteryear. 1. Re-covered vintage mini case Have you always admired those adorable rectangular shaped hand cases that women used to carry all manner of things when they traveled…
Origin of the Boer War The origins of the war were complex and stemmed from more than a century of conflict between the Boers and Britain. Of immediate importance, however, was the question of who would control and benefit most from the very lucrative Witwatersrand gold minesdiscovered by Jan Gerritze Bantjes in June 1884. First…
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