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Antique writing slope with stationery box from early Edwardian era. c1901-1904 leather bound mahogany wood writing slope including a leather bound ink bottle with clasp in excellent working order. There are several pieces of personalised stationery inside along with a page turner, ink pens and quills. The writing slope is on opposing side of the stationery and within the slope compartment, there is a leather bound blotter pad. The underside of the slope has a criss-cross of perishing elastic which would have been used to hold letters or documents. There is a laminated full detailed information about the item inside along with a history of the Bramah Lock Company. A truly wonderful historic piece with many stories to tell! Large heavy item - for collection from shop only.
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Edwardian elbow chair. Elegant mahogany elbow chair with rosewood inlay detail. Mackintosh inspired backrest detail and 4 tapered legs. Approximate measurements: 790mm high to backrest. 430mm high to seat. 760mm high to arm rests. 360mm high from seat to top of backrest. 535mm wide at seat front and 370mm wide at seat back. 410mm deep. Collect from store only.
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Modern brooch/pendant of a vogue lady. Fun brooch of a fashionable lady dressed in a vogue style. Main colours of attire in turquoise green and magenta pink strikingly set against a gilt metal body. The skirt of the dress is made up of different shaped glass stones which have colours complimenting the 3 main colours of the brooch.
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Pair of Macaw birds by Herend. Sweet pair of colourful macaws in shades of orange, brown & green on white stands. The birds are hand-painted so not identical which adds extra charm to these fine porcelain birds. Stamped Herend Hungary to the base, each bird measures approximately 70mm tall, 37mm at widest and 30mm at widest.
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Deer and squirrel brooch Georg Jensen. A wonderful sterling silver brooch designed by Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen of a deer seated in rest while a squirrel is busy in the foliage above. c1950. This brooch was produced from 1936-1944 and 1949-1965. Fully hallmarked to the back. Design number 318.
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Czech made Chřibská glass bowl. Eye catching vibrant pink iris flower shaped bowl with a purple centre. Most probably manufactured for use as an ashtray, it will enhance any home as a piece of art glass. Designed by Josef Hospodka c1964-1970. There are some minor signs of wear especially scratch marks to the base and a small nick as seen in photo.
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Antique sand art picture from the Isle of Wight. Late 19th / early 20th century picture made entirely of the coloured sands from Alum Bay on the Isle of Wight. This artwork shows the famous coloured sands of Alum Bay with the Needles chalk rock formation to the right. Some of the colours in this picture are no longer available today. Set on original mount, frame & glass with no visible artists signature. Original label also on the back. Minor discolouration on the gilt mount to top left and right with some signs of wear to the frame.
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Vintage double desk set by Parker. Very chic desk top double pen set. The set consists of 2 Vacumatic fountain pens, one with 14kt gold fine point nib and other with a gilt metal italic nib. The stand, in smooth black granite like stone has a pen rest and an oval space probably for the ink bottle. The whole set is colour coordinated in black and brass with brown to the pen ends which twist off to reveal the filling mechanism. Each pen measures 210mm long. Pen holder slots are 75mm tall. Stand measures 75mm long, 113mm wide and 22mm.
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Antique M.O.P snuff bottle. An unusual early 20th century mother-of-pearl snuff bottle carved from one piece of mother-of-pearl. Even the snuff spoon attached to the top are both made of mother-of-pearl. A lovely piece with the contours of the shell providing a natural thumb hold. In excellent condition.
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Zsolnay porcelain polar bear ornament. Striking porcelain polar bears in the famous Eosin glaze. This glaze technique was created by Vilmos Szolnay which produces iridescent metallic colours unique to each piece. These polar bears are in iridescent green with hues of gold and blue featuring in the colour play. Stamped to the base.
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Mexican sterling silver heavy bracelet. A nice and solid sterling silver bracelet made by Taxco of Mexico with a stylised wave design to the front. Good secure open box clasp with hinges on either side which ensures the bracelet opens fully. Small nick on the silver as shown. Inside measurement when closed 65mm by 42mm. Weight 114grams.
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Pair of Modernist silver & hematite earrings. Wonderfully aesthetic pair of sterling silver earrings set with an oval hematite to each. These earrings have an Art Deco look about them although they are from the 1970s. Made by renowned American jeweller & sculptor Robert Lee Morris. Hallmarked RLM 925 to the back. Drop length 47mm from top of hook.
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Sterling silver and amber heart pendant and chain. Modern sterling silver heart shaped pendant with heart shaped amber to the centre on a flat snake chain which holds the pendant perfectly. Hallmarked 925 to the pendant bail and 925 Italy to the chain clasp. Pendant measures 42mm long from top of bail and 35mm at widest.
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Sterling silver earrings with freshwater pearls. Modern earrings with a natural theme of foliage and buds with silver shaped leaves and the freshwater pearls depicting flower buds. A single cubic zirconia is attached to one leaf on both earrings giving a sense of a dewdrop. Hallmarked S925 to the back of both earrings. Drop length from top of hook 36mm.
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10 karat gold bracelet with opal and garnets. Pretty bracelet set with a central opal cabochon surrounded by 12 round cut garnets and all framed within a filigree work 10 karat gold frame. Hallmarked 10k. Push in clasp with a single hook clip for extra security. Cluster area measures 20mm by 16mm and bracelet measures 65mm long by 52mm wide when closed.
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Silver collar necklace marked Ag. Beautiful collar necklace with rectangular silver panels each embellished with 2 small turquoise stones and a small silver filigree ball hanging from the ends. Each panel is separated by 2 coral beads, short to the top and longer at the bottom to create the rigid U shape of the collar. Possibly a bridal piece. Hallmarked Ag to the clasp ring and marked 930 made in Israel to back of one end panel. Measures approximately 400mm long. One panel length with end ball measures approximately 35mm.
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Vintage panther bracelet in gilt metal. Fabulous c1980s designed costume jewellery with 2 panthers encrusted in sparkly cubic zirconia and blue glass spots to create a panthers markings. Extra secure fastening with open box clasp and hook clips to both top and bottom. No visible markings. Inside measurement when closed 62mm by 55mm. Opening extends to 65mm. Weight 104grams.
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Dove of peace and love necklace by Georg Jensen. Heart shaped pendant with dove of peace and love with olive branches designed by Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen c1933-1944. Full hallmark to back of pendant. Design number 97. Included a long sterling silver chain which is unmarked. Pendant drop length 48mm with width of 44mm at widest.
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Pendant with semi precious stones. Nice solid and chunky sterling silver pendant set with a rainbow moonstone, 2 amethysts and an ametrine stone. Lovely combination of colours on this vintage quality piece. Hallmarked 925 for sterling silver to the back. Drop length 50mm with widest area measuring 24mm.
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Vintage bracelet set with rainbow moonstones. Sterling silver bracelet set with 27 stunning eye shaped rainbow moonstones. The stones are of high quality that flash colours in different shades of vibrant blues with hints of yellow and green. Slightly adjustable from 155mm to 195mm long. 25mm wide. Hallmarked 925 for sterling silver.
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Pair of Venice oils on canvas. Vintage oils by Corrado Padovani depicting 2 varying aspects of Venice life. One with a sunny bright scene and a small group of people by a small arched foot bridge and the other a foggy scene of a gondolier. Both absolutely stunning and life like. Very hard to look away from!
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Royal Doulton china gilt vase. Antique Royal Doulton Slaters patent vase in an unusual red and white colouring china gilt ware c1900. The decoration gives a firework or chrysanthemum effect. Full makers stamp to the base. In very good condition throughout. Measures 70mm in diameter at base, approximately 90mm at widest and 85mm across the top.
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Vintage Vogue compact and lipstick holder set. An original Vogue cased set consisting of a compact with cover and a lipstick holder. Both in a lovely gilt metal with a floral decoration in an off white colour. Both compact and lipstick holder have some contents within. The case is original with signs of wear on the outside, foxing to the lining inside and the top half of clasp is missing.
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Vintage abalone shell collar. Stunning South Seas collar made entirely of graduating abalone or paua shell pieces including the clasp. Worn with the brighter shell side up with shell pieces curving outward, it could also be worn reversed with muted colours on display. The approximate inside length of the collar is 410mm. The longest shell piece at the front measures 90mm long.
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Art Nouveau tazza. Gorgeous tazza with a four footed brass base embossed with tulips and nasturtium leaves. The wavy edged bowl is of multi coloured glass with pink bottom, milky light blue mid section and finished in a vibrant bright green rim. The bowl measures 265mm across the top and 135mm foot to foot at the base.
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Antique Tibetan turquoise necklace. 19th century necklace with large pieces of Tibetan turquoise stones. Long necklace with large pieces of Tibetan mountain turquoise stones separated with white metal chain. The necklace does not have a clasp so intended for wearing long. The beads average around 30mm long with varying widths. Weighs 96 grams.
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Murano glass square set in sterling silver. A nice chunky modern sterling silver pendant set with a beautiful turquoise or aqua blue Murano glass with a foiled glass inclusion. Best suited worn on a snake chain. Hallmark to the base of pendant with makers crown mark and initials T. C. Drop length from top of bail 35mm.
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Antique Chinese large agate totem. A large disc agate with white metal banding decorated on both sides with an ascending big cat, possibly an Asian golden cat, a symbol of good luck & prosperity with a butterfly to its left and right which are symbols of longevity. The disc itself is a totem to ward off evil as well as a good luck symbol for wealth and prosperity. Possibly given as a gift for new home or business and would have had a red silk ribbon to hang it. Weighs 82 grams.
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Akoya pearl earrings on gilt silver. Beautiful 18 karat gold plated sterling silver earrings with Akoya freshwater pearls. Lovely design in the style of gold ribbons and accentuated with a large pearl at the ends and smaller pearl at the top 'gathered ribbon' area. Drop length 55mm and 17mm at widest.
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Sterling silver earrings with Madama Akoya pearls. Beautiful fan like sterling silver earrings each set with 5 small pearls at the top outer curve and one larger pearl to the end. The industrial look finish of the silver compliments the pale grey hue of the pearls perfectly. Hallmarked S925 to the back. Drop length approximately 30mm and 10mm at widest.
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Sterling silver necklace with amber. Art Nouveau style sterling silver necklace with foliate design front with a single piece of amber to finish. Attached fetter and twist chain compliments the look. Hallmarked 925 to the back of amber and to the clasp. Necklace front measures 65mm wide at the top and hangs 45mm long. The amber measures 18mm by 12mm.
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Sale!Silver earrings with champagne quartz crystal. An attractive pair of Art Deco style earrings set with an Oriental look silver panel and a generous sized champagne coloured quartz crystal. The earrings are unmarked except for the butterfly fasteners but have been tested as sterling silver. Drop length 55mm and quartz width approximately 27mm. Weight 15.5 grams.