PERFECT TIMING


A STANDOUT CHRISTMAS PRESENT would surely be this gorgeous Vanderbilt spherical clock by Cartier Paris circa 1925? This stunning piece is from the estate of Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl (1903-2011) and is available through Hancocks, the London-based family jewellers


since 1849. The Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Clock is composed of a spherical lapis case divided by bands of gold, accented by inlaid mother-of-pearl triangles, centred on a circular silver-tone dial with black Roman numerals and gold hands, the gold bezel highlighted by inlaid mother-of-pearl squares, the 8-day movement with push button activated time set and rotating bezel winding mechanism, all supported by a stand with three carved nephrite jade falcons, with rose-cut diamond eyes atop a modified hexagonal shaped, lapis lazuli base with gold and mother- of-pearl inlay decoration. For more details go to www.hancocks-london.com


LUXURY IN A BAG JARDINE OF LONDON’S wonderfully versatile and chic leather pouch is perfect for storing those essential little things. The ideal organiser for popping inside your handbag or using as a “clutch’” for those travelling light days. Handmade in England from beautiful smooth leather and gold embossed with our Jardine Star for that extra luxury feel, this leather pouch is available in an array of colours, ready to match every mood. Take a peek inside and you are greeted by an array of tiny Jardine Stars – our signature lining. Each luxury pouch, measuring 27cm (W) x 15cm (H) x 2-3cm (D) is available online from www.jardineoflondon.co.uk


EQUESTRIAN LIFE


MANY POLO FANS might be interested in racing broadcaster and author Brough Scott’s latest tome. In Churchill At The Gallop, Scott has followed the equine footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill. Although this former Prime Minister is often quoted for his thoughts


on polo, such as “a polo handicap is a passport to the world”, Sir Winston’s life was filled with many horses. He rode as a child at Blenheim Park, was the stand out rider when completing army training at Sandhurst, took part in a famous cavalry charge in Sudan, hunted in Leicestershire and bred racehorses near his


home in Chartwell, Kent. In addition, he regularly played polo in the UK and in India reaching a three-goal handicap in 1922 and only retiring from the game in 1927. This lovely book, packed full of horses, is available from your local bookshop or can be purchased direct from Racing Post Books, at shop1.racingpost.com


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