October 24, 2008

A Seychellois Definition of Antique

Many might know that the Seychelles have been populated since the end of the 18th century. And craftsmen built some beautiful furniture in those days. Not much of it is around anymore (and the few items that are, are firmly in the hands of the families who originally commissioned them), so I was really excited to see an ad on Seybay boldly entitled "Antique Furniture". Fingers trembling with excitement, I clicked on the advertisement.

Some excerpts from the rather long ad (emphasis is mine):

"The entire set which dates back to the year 1980 is a classic example of the kind of contemporary furniture that our new breed of Seychellois carpenters can produce. It demonstrates the artisanal craftsmanship of modern Seychellois carpentry which has retained some charming features of the traditional creole furniture like is evident in the carved ‘twist turned’ legs of the easy chairs and the sofa."
(In other words, the usual ugly and uncomfortable stuff that is on the market these days.)

"The prospective buyer will certainly be the lucky owner of a valuable and precious set of almost fin de siècle and 21st century creole furniture that has already known over a decade of history."

Hmm... I was born in 1962. Am I fin de siècle or would I be considered antediluvian?

18 comments:

Frank Talk...fossil 1964 said...

Hi,I checked it out also...those bits of wood stuck together with glue...n put up for sale,I am sure if I put those rocks for sale that I found at Beau Vallon beach ...I would stand a better chance at sales( p.s forex only.. please)
well those rocks are before Noah's time Cheers n keep well.

Bendz said...

Hi,

Nice post.
I think you forget your other blog.

Expecting new moral boost up from you.
I'm expecting your new post.

:-)
Bendz
Healing

Bendz said...

Hi,

What happened to you?
Silence for a long time?
No new posts in your blog.

Expecting new one.
:-)
Healing

agreablement said...

passo per caso nel tuo blog
un saluto from Italy, ciao

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Herby said...

A very nice blog but why did you stop blogging?

Muriel (Wipneus) said...

Whoop whoop I'm so glad I found your blog!! I'll visit again!

Nice post!

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Bradpetehoops said...

Seychelles is a nice country, have a nice day.

Bradpetehoops said...

More power and God bless you.

Anonymous said...

Hope all is well with you. i enjoyed reading this blog. i was seeking the everyday life of this country and you paint the perfect picture..

bon said...

I´d really like to know how much a very normal 2 bedroom flat in between locals in Mahe would cost.

politispittas said...

Where are you?

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h said...

Hi,

could you please send me an e-mail, we - a young couple - would really like to emigrate to the Seychelles, but have some questions about formalities. I'll explain all in a private e-mail.

Thank you in advance!
Hilde

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