Made more wonderful by being inside of a 16th century barn.  SIXTEENTH century. Boggles an American mind. 

Oh the opera glasses…

West German retro pottery.  I first discovered this a few years ago.  A hot commodity today.  Falls under: "things that are very cool but totally do not go with my house."  Though they would probably look awesome in Colin's house….

It isn't working or it would be in my living room. : )