Charlecote

10/22/2023

Starting to look like Christmas...the big tree went up today. 20% off Christmas ornaments starts tomorrow including Radko and Heartfully Yours!

09/05/2023

Terms of the Trade: Egg and Dart
Egg and dart is a style of decorative motif commonly used in neoclassical architecture, furniture and silverware. The design is comprised of alternating bas-relief ovoid objects, and pointed V-shaped ornaments, resembling eggs and arrowheads. Hence the unusual term egg and dart, although the style is also known in some circles as 'egg-and-anchor', 'egg-and-tongue', and even 'egg-and-star'.

First used by the architects and builders of Ancient Greece and later adopted by the Romans, the pattern is most often found in the ancient world as a moulding adorning the capital at the top of an ionic column. One of the earliest examples of egg and dart can be seen at the Temple of Athena Polias in Athens, which began construction circa 421 BC.

As the Grand Tour became an essential part of an aristocratic education in Western Europe from the mid-17th century, so in turn architects began the Neoclassic Revival.

Consequently, egg and dart can be seen as a decoration in the facades of palaces and public buildings built throughout Europe and North America over the last 300 years. These include the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Bank of England in London, and the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C.

The motif was not limited to external architectural designs but was also utilised in the home. This took the form of carved pediments above doorways and moulded or carved cornices and coving, which remained popular as an architectural feature well into the 20th century.

As influential architects such as Robert Adam and Sir John Soane created iconic neoclassical residences, so the demand for furniture in the popular fashion influenced the designs of London’s leading cabinet makers.

As a result, egg and dart became a recurring motif of home furnishings throughout the 18th and 19th centuries appearing in bookcases, commodes and cabinets, chairs, mirrors, tables, and fireplaces. It was even applied as a detail decoration in silverware, enabling a homeowner to ensure that every element of their home reflected the latest neoclassical fashion trend both inside and out.

07/31/2023

07/12/2023

Charlecote is having a sale of all sales times.....10% - 60% off

12/27/2022

The sale everyone has been waiting for all year STARTS WEDNESDAY MORNING!! 50 plus present off on all holiday decorations (except heartfully yours....sorry) including Radko, Old World, Jingle Nog, Mark Robert's, Ino Schaller, Jay Strongwater. 20% off on ALL antiques, art work, Chinese export, Tea caddies, brass, silver and much more. Call 8164444622 or email us @ [email protected]. Shipping available world wide. Store open 1030am this Wednesday.

12/25/2022

A very Merry Christmas everyone and thank you for your gift of support over the years. People like you make it enjoyable to do what we do. Images are Christmas back at Charlecote the family home in Warkshire England. We hope that this day is magical and filled with love. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

12/01/2022

HOLIDAYS IN CRESTWOOD starts tonight in the Crestwood shops located off 55th and Brookside Blvd just south of the country club plaza. Holiday festival begin @ 5pm until 8pm and again Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm. Santa will be available for photos and many special events throughout the next three days. 10% of sales benefit Child Protection Center.

Be sure to look at all 15 Gingerbread Houses throughout the stores!

See you tonight!

11/27/2022

SAVE THE DATE: Our Holidays in Crestwood event is only one week away, starting next Thursday at the Crestwood Shops 🛍️
Full Event Details:

http://ow.ly/34Zg50LM58l

THURSDAY, DEC. 1ST
5:00 pm — 8:00 pm

FRIDAY, DEC. 2ND
10:00 am — 5:00 pm

SATURDAY, DEC. 3RD
10:00 am — 5:00 pm

10% of ALL SALES to benefit the Child Protection Center (Kansas City)

09/09/2022

We join the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, The Queen was a respected leader on the world stage, effortlessly transcending political boundaries with diplomacy, compassion and grace.

Throughout her reign, our beloved sovereign remained steadfast in her devotion to the people of Britain and the Commonwealth, and a constant source of strength and comfort in times of national crisis.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom during this difficult time. May she rest in peace and her memory live on in the hearts of those she served.

09/08/2022

Very sad moment as the Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. May God bless the queen.

09/08/2022

Thoughts and prayers to her Majesty the Queen of England - Queen Elizabeth. Buckingham Palace has requested family to Balmoral castle.

GOD BLESS THE QUEEN

Found on Google from en.wikipedia.org