Collectables

  • Napoleon Palais Royale sewing box with key and part original contents. Ebonised wood exterior with tulip wood veneer, brass inlay and cartouche. The inside is  lined with padded pale blue silk to the lid and base with removable tray housing the sewing tools. Napoleon III 1850-1899.
  • Solid brass Art Deco letter slot door furniture. RD number 800493
  • Hallmarked Birmingham 1891. Inscribed " June 1891. Whingate Sunday school. Opened by Tho"s Ritson Esq." In fitted case perfect condition
  • A delightful WMF money box circa 1910 in silverplate with a slot on top for inserting coins. The barrel shaped body has a decorative leaf pattern around its entirety.
  • A pair of brass and mother of pearl opera glasses. Art deco. In original leather case. Good condition
  • A Moorcroft lustre vase in vibrant orange circa 1907-26 the small baluster shape vase is a rare find.
  • Modern oval silver photo frame. c2004 Birmingham assayed sterling silver photo frame made by WI Broadway & Co. Nice pattern work around the frame with birds. Photo area opening measures 138mm tall by 88mm at widest.
  • Small vintage style sterling silver photo frame. Pretty and petite photo frame by Carr's of Sheffield set in landscape mode instead of portrait. Empty cartouche to the top for personalisation and full hallmark to the bottom of the frame for Sheffield assay c1992. Some minimal wear to the velvet. Area for photo display measures approximately 85mm by 55mm.
  • Vintage Oriental soapstone brush pot. Wonderful brush pot with a scene of wildlife gorging on lotus roots and seeds. 2 pots for brushes which are both engraved with a foliage design. Taller pot has crack across the base and both pots have sustained chips. Slight wobble from uneven base. Measures approximately 195mm at base, 35mm at widest and 132mm at tallest.
  • Antique Stewart Dawson kangaroo ornament. A small heavy kangaroo in standing position by Stewart Dawson. Assumed solid silver plate although no visible hallmarks whatsoever. Signed Stewart Dawson to the base of tail. c1900s Measures 85mm at longest from tip of foot to tail, 28mm at widest across hips and 98mm at tallest from ground to tip of ear.
  • 19th century Chinese bronze head. A very heavy and well made bronze head of a Chinese man (possibly deity Shou or Juroujin) in a brass finish. No markings. Attachment for hanging attached. Drop length 185mm.
  • Late 19th century Faience inkwell. Antique inkwell attributed to Quimper and dated 1879 to the base. Beautifully hand painted in typical Quimper pottery colours with Brittany coat of arms and woman in traditional Breton costume. A couple of chips to the corners but otherwise in excellent condition for its age.
  • Set of sterling silver Bridge pencils. Lovely boxed set of 4 sterling silver propelling pencils with a card suit on the end of each pencil. All 4 pencils are hallmarked Sterling Silver with each one measuring 85mm and weighing approximately 6.5gms
  • Antique Art Deco sterling silver tea set trio. A handsome sterling silver trio consisting of tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug all in a very aesthetic Art Deco shape. Each piece is stamped to the base for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company 112 Regent Street and also fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay. The tea pot is dated for 1918, weighs 723.4gms and measures 102mm in diameter at base, 160mm in diameter at widest at top of body, 175mm wide from tip of spout to handle and 145mm tall at finial. There is also a etched picture of a thistle with motto 'Dulcius ex Asperis' (Sweeter after difficulties). The sugar bowl is dated for 1917, weighs 266gms and measures 70mm in diameter at base, 125mm in diameter at widest at top, 160mm at widest across handles, 60mm tall at main body and 65mm tall at handles. The jug is also dated for 1917, weighs 183gms and measures 64mm in diameter at base, 105mm in diameter at top, 145mm at widest from tip of spout to handle, 52mm tall at body and 65mm at tallest by handle.
  • Antique sterling silver table light. Beautifully crafted small sterling silver oil light in the form of Aladdin's lamp. Fully hallmarked to the base for Sheffield assay c1913 and made by Roberts & Belk. (Extra hallmark stamp on this piece-very special!) Measures 52mm by 37mm at base, 112mm at longest from handle to tip of spout, 55mm at widest, 68mm tall at finial and 70mm at tallest.
  • Antique Art Nouveau brass wall plaque or tray. A highly decorative brass wall plaque with a typically Art Nouveau look depicting a scene of the Goddess Diana on a hunt. There is a signature to the back which is hard to read but believed to be of French origin.
  • Rare antique hydraulic jack in copper, brass and iron. A very rare & heavy hydraulic jack patented 100 years ago in 1923. In working order albeit a bit erratic. These were made as an expensive optional extra for Rolls Royce or Bentley of the period. Patent No's and manufacturers info to the side. A lovely item and definitely a talking point! Base measures 152mm long by 75mm wide at base and 145mm at longest across the lever.
  • Vintage turquoise glass vase by Murano. Striking slender sommerso glass vase by Murano in stunning turquoise with vibrant sea green to the lower sides. The aesthetically stunning shape is akin to a drop of water and is very pleasing to the eye. A wonderful vintage glass art attributed to Flavio Poli. c1960s. Base measures 42mm by 30mm, the bulbous lower are measures 90mm wide by 60mm deep and top measures 12mm in diameter. The opening at top is very small measuring approximately 6mm in diameter.
  • Antique Sèvres 2 handled urn with lid. Beautifully handmade and hand-painted Sèvres urn with 2 handles and lid in royal purple and gilt with floral design throughout. Some gilt wear mostly on the rim of the lid otherwise in excellent condition. Late 19th century. Base measures 55mm square, width at widest across handles 130mm, opening at top 72mm in diameter
  • Art Deco glass lamp and shade. Stunning amber glass lamp of semi naked seated lady holding a multi dimensional amber glass shade. The shade is a slightly lighter colour to the main lamp. Lamp base measures 145mm in diameter.
  • Antique silver mounted horse hoof paperweight. A very unusual paperweight that must have been a special commission by someone in memory of their beloved horse. The top of the hoof is covered in sterling silver with the name "Fairy" engraved on it while the bottom is covered by a sterling silver horseshoe. Full hallmark to both top and bottom silver covers for London assay c1895 and made by Daniel & John Wellby. Measures approximately 105mm at longest, 60mm at widest and 56mm at tallest.
  • Antique cased set of silver salts and spoons. A lovely pair of sterling silver salts and spoons each fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay and made by Lee and Wigfull (Henry Wigfull) c1907. Missing glass bowls to each. Each salt measures 53mm equilaterally, 40mm tall and weighs 36.2gms. Each spoon measures 65mm long and weigh 7.3gms. Case interior in lovely condition, exterior has signs of wear.
  • c1890 Dore a Sèvres lidded pot. Fine quality antique lidded pot in white porcelain with gilt accent. In excellent condition for its age. Stamped to base. Measures 85mm in diameter, top opening measures 95mm in diameter and lid overhangs at 102mm in diameter.
  • Vintage sterling silver fronted photo frame. Pretty Photo frame with relief worked sterling silver frontage of foliage design. Full hallmark to the bottom right of frame for c1996 Birmingham assay. Made by Ray Hall. Green velvet back and sides faded in places but in good order. Image area measures 55mm in diameter.
  • Late 19th century Naples porcelain box. A heavy porcelain box moulded in high relief with scenes of scantily clad men and women disporting themselves in various ways. Beautifully hand-painted in bright vibrant colours and finished off with gilt accent. Some minor signs of wear.
  • Small vintage wooden African mask. Lovely African mask carved from one piece of wood and coloured in natural pigment. Has a sweet smiling facial expression-even looks as though it is blowing kisses from certain angles- and an unmistakeable aroma of bonfires.
  • Vintage Chinese carved root stand. A carved hardwood root form stand finished in a hard wearing glossy varnish. Some minor scuff marks to the flat top. Measures 145mm long and 135mm wide at base. Flat top area measures 140mm at longest and 125mm at widest.
  • Vintage carved Chinese wooden stand. A nice sized Chinese stand in natural wood with lovely carved detail to the skirt under the stand and to the legs. Some repair work has been carried out as shown on photos. Outer diameter of top area measures 126mm and inner diameter measures 103mm. Widest area at top of legs measures 165mm.
  • Sterling silver thimble in a fitted velvet case. Lovely sterling silver thimble in a fitted red velvet case with clasp. Fully hallmarked to the side of the thimble for c1927 Birmingham assay. Considerable wear to the velvet case. Thimble measures 20mm long and 16mm in diameter at opening. Thimble weight 2gms.
  • Hand-painted miniature with brass frame. Lovely hand-painted miniature of a man fishing by the river under the trees and a second person asleep. Wonderful detail to this piece of art. Measures 75mm in diameter. Drop length from top of bail measures 92mm.
  • Antique 2 handled sterling silver pot. Small 2 handled sterling silver pot with intricate relief pattern around the lower bulbous area. One cartouche has a profile of a medieval knight engraved to it while other cartouche is empty - for a damsel perhaps? Shapely handles and rim add to the elegance of this piece. Full hallmark to the base for London assay c1875. Made by Francis Higgins. Base measures 55mm in diameter, width across handles measures approximately 105mm and opening at top 60mm in diameter.
  • Vintage sterling silver cream or sauce jug. Simple but elegant jug with scallop detail to the legs and an open curl handle. Full hallmark to the base for Birmingham assay and made by Elkington & Co c1938.
  • Antique sterling silver milk or cream jug. Aesthetically stunning jug by Thomas Bradbury of London c1904. Full hallmark to back of jug by handle. Base measures 63mm by 44mm, 110mm at widest from tip of spout to handle edge and 136mm at tallest at handle.
  • Ladies guilloche enamel and silver cheroot case. Stunning ladies Art Deco cheroot case with yellow guilloche enamel to one side. 925 hallmark for sterling silver in several areas. Gilded interior. In wonderful condition throughout and closes tight. Missing the elasticated band inside. Import mark for Glasgow c1925. Made by Scholl Ltd.
  • Antique Art Nouveau pewter pin tray. A rare and very lovely decorative pewter pin tray of a young lady seated on the back of a peacock gazing into a mirror. The tray area is plumes of the peacocks fanned out feathers. Lots of attention to detail in this piece. Is she looking at herself or the peacock in the mirror? 95% pewter (Zinn 95%)
  • Hand-painted Noritake vase from the Art Deco era. Here we have a beautifully hand-painted bulbous vase with 2 fine handles and decorated in an Oriental Art Deco pattern. In superb condition. Date estimated to between 1918-1921. Measures approximately 58mm in diameter at base and at mouth and 125mm at widest across the base of each handle.
  • Art Deco silver and enamel hand mirror. A stunning hand mirror from the Art Deco era in sterling silver and beautiful blue enamel. Hallmarked to the mirror frame for London import by AJ and dated to c1935. The enamel is in excellent condition except for a small scratch to the back of mirror however the silver backed mirror has some signs of wear. Still very useable! Mirror area measures approximately 105mm in diameter.
  • Vintage GSA Goldinger silver plate fan vase. A highly decorative silver plate vase in the shape of a fan. Marked GSA 1991 to the base. No inner lining to hold fresh flowers in water but ideal for displaying a special fan, dried flowers or some peacock feathers? Measures 96mm in diameter at base and 210mm at widest.
  • Vintage Lalique figure of Lakshmi. Small figure of Lakshmi, goddess of love, wealth and prosperity beautifully made by Lalique in crystal. Signed to the base. (Figure appears darker than it is due to photographic procedure). Base measures 66mm by 45mm (at widest). Figures measures 110mm tall, 80mm at widest and 55mm at deepest. A lovely gift item.
  • Clarice Cliff 'Autumn Crocus' honey pot. A sweet and classic Clarice Cliff design honey pot hand-painted in the Autumn Crocus pattern. Shaped in the form of a beehive with a bee handle to the lid. In excellent condition throughout with only minor stain on small inside area. Signed Clarice Cliff to the base. c Late 1930s. Base of pot measures 96mm in diameter. Height excluding bee handle 85mm.
  • Apple shaped preserve pot by Clarice Cliff. A fun, funky hand-painted preserve pot in the Fantasque Bizarre line, 'Summerhouse' pattern. In excellent condition. Signed to the base. c1931-1933. Measures 50mm in diameter at base, 95mm at bulbous middle and approximately 85mm at tallest.
  • Art Deco sandwich set by Charlotte Rhead. A pretty and practical set comprising of a serving plate/tray with 2 shallow dish shaped plates connected with a handle to the centre and 6 small square side plates. Hand-painted in cheerful bright vibrant colours to cheer up any occasion. Design number 4133 'New Jazz' pattern c1928-1929. Each piece marked with the green Burleigh ware stamp with Rhead signature on the base of the serving plate. Visible crazing to each piece and some wear around the edge, especially around serving plate. Each small plate measure 145mm square and the serving plate/tray measures 330mm long,150mm wide and approximately 50mm tall by handle.
  • Antique silver and mother-of-pearl pickle fork. Fine sterling silver pickle fork in excellent condition with a mother-of-pearl handle. Full hallmark to the back of fork for Sheffield assay c1899 and made by James Dixons & Sons.
  • Mid century modern Murano glass perfume bottle. Small stunning Murano Sommerso perfume bottle in burnt amber, aqua and clear glass. Screw top stopper with brass neck and clear glass applicator. A really beautiful piece of modern glass art attributed to Flavio Poli.
  • c1853 Sterling silver fruit strainer spoon. Very fine quality & beautifully crafted sterling silver fruit strainer spoon in a vine pattern. The handle is made to resemble vine stalks and leaves with an extended vine leaf design for the spoon bowl which is finished in gilt. Full hallmark to the top vine leaf for Birmingham assay and made by Hilliard & Thomason. Spoon bowl measures 45mm by 40mm.
  • Mid century modern perfume atomiser by Murano. A beautiful piece of Sommerso glass art in shades of clear amber and pale green with a brass top and long spray atomiser in black. Interesting shape with 4 sides giving a look akin to squashed bubble. Measures 52mm in diameter at base and 105mm at bulbous central area.
  • Modern cased sterling silver pickle fork. Very elegant and sturdy solid sterling silver pickle fork in a lovely case. Fully hallmarked to the handle for Sheffield assay c1989 and made by Francis Howard LTD. (Would make a great chip fork as well!) Fork measures 175mm long and weighs 41.5gms.
  • Mid century modern Murano glass perfume atomiser. A gorgeous hexagonal Murano Sommerso perfume atomiser bottle in aqua green and blue finished with a brass top and long black spray atomiser bulb. Attributed to Flavio Poli. Measures 55mm in diameter at base and 85mm in diameter at most bulbous central area.
  • Moorcroft Oberon honeysuckle vase. Small Moorcroft vase in classic Moorcroft colours and decorated in the Oberon honeysuckle pattern. Markings to the base are faded but still just readable. Designed by Rachel Bishop and dated c1993. Measures 46mm in diameter at base, 57mm at widest point and 34mm across the top.
  • 3 Art Deco cut crystal hock glasses. Lovely set of 3 hock glasses in a beautiful green to the top & bottom rims and a faceted detail to the centre of glass bowl. Etched vine design in the top green rim and clear stems and bases. Made by John Walsh. Each glass measures approximately 60mm in diameter at base and top and 150mm tall. Weight varies slightly with each glass with lightest at 123gms and heaviest at 152gms.
  • Moorcroft 'lily come home' vase. Modern Moorcroft vase designed by Emma Bossons in a repeated design pattern of white lily flowers. Signed and dated to the base. Measures 80mm in diameter at base, 120mm in diameter at most bulbous part and 57mm in diameter across the top.
  • c1907 Small silver coffee pot with cups. Fabulous coffee set consisting of a small antique sterling silver coffee pot with ebony finial and handle, and a pair of small square white porcelain cups & saucers. The cups and saucers are accentuated with gold on the handles & rims and to finish the set is a pair of small sterling silver coffee spoons with ebony coffee bean to the tip of each handle. Each piece of silver is hallmarked for Birmingham assay and made by Heath & Middleton with additional retailers stamp to base of coffee pot for Albert Barker Ltd, New Bond St, London. The coffee pot measures 92mm in diameter at base165mm at widest at handle, 155mm at tallest by finial and weighs 274.2gms. Cups measure 30mm square at base, 55mm at widest at handle, 40mm square at top and 48mm high. Spoons measure 95mm long.
  • Whitefriars small rectangular vase. Small and sweet Whitefriars rectangular glass vase with a vibrant green base and yellow top. Measures 47mm square at base.
  • Moorcroft 'Castle Garden' vase. Issued in a limited edition of 500, this vase was designed by Debbie Hancock and dated c1997. Measures 45mm in diameter to the base, 75mm in diameter at widest part and 38mm in diameter at opening.
  • Vintage dragonfly on lotus root stand. A lovely small bronze pen or brush stand in the form of a dragonfly alighted on a length of lotus root. Fine quality piece. Stamp signature to the base. Measures approximately 90mm at longest, 20mm at widest and 36mm at tallest.
  • 1950s Steinböck Studio lidded pot. Beautiful enamel pot in a creamy off white, hand-painted with a floral design in vibrant greens and blues & all accentuated with 24 karat gold leaf. In excellent condition throughout with no damage to the enamel just wear of the gold leaf around the pot opening as would be expected. Steinböck mark to the base. Measures approximately 64mm in diameter.
  • Asprey's Japanese woman and screen. Vintage Asprey's solid sterling silver figure of a Japanese Geisha woman performing a dance in front of a 4 fold sterling silver screen. Hallmarked to the base of the figure and to back of each screen fold for Asprey's of London c1991. A fan is missing from figures right hand. A stunning piece of quality collectable sterling silver. Figure measures approximately 85mm tall, 45mm at widest and 40mm at deepest and weighs 253gms. Screen measures 130mm fully extended by 90mm tall and weighs 113gms.
  • Antique terracotta relief wall plaque by Ernst Wahliss. A fantastic piece of wall art by leading Austrian designer and retailer in ceramics and porcelain Ernst Wahliss. This symbolic work in Art Nouveau manner shows 3 monkeys as symbols for the Spanish-American war 1898, the war originating from the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain. A truly beautiful and rare piece of exceptional art. Stamped and numbered to the back.
  • Vintage Tri-Ang Minic clockwork delivery van. Wonderful clockwork toy van including original key and box by Tri-Ang Minic. Van measures approximately 150mm long by 46mm wide and 62mm tall.
  • 1950s Tri-Ang Minic clockwork cat. Fun novelty clockwork cat toy that chases a butterfly. Oddly realistic in detail. No original box or key. Key is included but not the original one. Cat measures approximately 100mm long, 107mm tall (at head) and 65mm wide.
  • Antique Armand Marseille doll number 7. Petite bisque head doll in pale peach colour attire with incredibly realistic hand-painted features. Some wear to the clothing but otherwise in fabulous condition for a doll c1915. Measures approximately 335mm tall, 75mm wide at the hips and 55mm deep.
  • Antique sterling silver pickle fork. Very dainty and delicate looking sterling silver pickle fork in Queens Pattern. Lovely twist detail to the middle of handle finished with a decorative handle end. Fully hallmarked to back of one of the fork tines for Birmingham assay c1897 and made by William Devenport. Fine quality piece.
  • Antique silver and mother-of-pearl jam spade. Fabulous quality sterling silver jam spade with scallop design detail and a scallop carved mother-of-pearl handle. Full hallmark to back of neck for Sheffield assay c1895 and made by Arthur Priestley & Co. Spoon bowl measures 52mm long by 30mm at widest point.
  • Early George V silver toast rack. Small sterling silver toast rack with partitions set at a very practical diagonal angle. Full hallmark to the top of lower frame for Birmingham assay c1919 and made by George Unite.
  • Vintage Gents cased travel cologne set. Lovely set of 3 identical sterling silver topped glass cologne bottles each with gilt interior and glass stopper. All three bottles are in excellent condition and hallmarked to outside of silver top as well as gilt neck inside. Each bottle weighs approximately 175gms and measures 52mm by 40mm wide and 105mm tall at lid area. The tan leather covered case has 3 compartments to house each bottle securely. There are signs of wear and staining consistent with age and some interesting & somewhat confusing markings on the clasp. Retailed by Drew & Sons of Piccadilly Circus and hallmarked for London assay c1937 by Charles Henry Dumenil.
  • Set of 6 mid century coffee spoons. Lovely set of 6 gilt sterling silver and enamel coffee spoons by Egon Lauridsen of Denmark in original case. Each spoon with a different colour enamel to the handle. Hallmarked Ela Denmark Sterling 925S to the back. Each spoon measure approximately 93mm long and weighs 7.6gms.
  • Set of 6 Art Deco cocktail sticks. Fine quality set of sterling silver cocktail sticks with a colourful enamel cockerel to the top. Each cockerel has a very slight variation of colouring so not all uniform. Hallmarked sterling silver on the stick below the cockerel. No original case. Each stick measures approximately 80mm at longest and weighs approximately 2.9gms
  • Pair of antique sterling silver toast racks. Small but sweet pair of toast racks. c1899 Birmingham assay and made by William Hutton. Each toast rack measures 72mm long, 47mm wide and 85mm tall at central point.
  • Art Nouveau Continental snuff box. Pretty silver plated snuff box with gilt interior. Decorated with an image of a pilgrim at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes to the lid and very typical Art Nouveau floral decoration on the base. In very good condition throughout with only a few dinks at the corners.
  • Small sterling silver cigarette case. c1929 Birmingham assayed sterling silver Art Deco cigarette case/business card holder. Lovely engine turned design to both sides with an empty cartouche to the lid for personalisation. Worn gilt interior with elastic intact. Hallmark to both inside covers and a lion passant on the opening lip.
  • c1804 Sterling silver caddy spoon. Antique King George III sterling silver caddy spoon assayed in London by Peter, Ann & William Bateman. Full hallmark to the back of the handle. Caddy bowl measures approximately 46mm by 38mm and 12mm in depth.
  • Modernist claret decanter label. Solid sterling silver decanter label with London assay mark to the front. Made by BRC and dates for c1980s. Label measures 63mm by 15mm. Chain length 190mm (Half length 95mm)
  • c1940 Sterling silver sugar basin. Petite sterling silver sugar basin with a plain body and classical handles with leaf design to the tops of each. Full hallmark for Chester assay to just below the rim. Measures 120mm from edge of handle to handle, 58mm across the top, base measures 46mm by 38mm, 63mm high from base to lip of basin and 85mm high from top of handle to base.
  • c1920 American Art Deco candlesticks. Stunning pair of shapely Art Deco silver plated candlesticks. Made by Simpson H.M & Co. One candlestick has an uneven base and a slight wobble. Each stick measures approximately 97mm by 75mm at base, 160mm tall at the highest point, 57mm by 48mm across the top and candle slot measures 22mm in diameter.
  • Vintage Scandinavian silver dish. Small round silver dish with a two-headed eagle to the centre. Hallmarked 830 Silver to the base. Measures 55mm at base and 82mm across the top.
  • Continental silver topped sugar sifter. Lovely Art Deco sugar sifter with heavy crystal glass bottom and 835 silver top. Full hallmark to the side of the silver top believed to be of German origin. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
  • Pair of Edwardian bonbon dishes. 2 identical bonbon dishes with different assay offices and makers. Sheffield assay c1901 by Henry Aitken and London assay c1902 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Some minor signs of wear and a few minor dings consistent with the antique status of the dishes. Each dish measures approximately 97mm by 52mm at the base 62mm by 70mm at the top. Height at middle 30mm and at raised ends 43mm.
  • Pair of sterling silver sauce boats. Lovely pair of solid sterling silver sauce boats with claw feet and beading detail. Edinburgh assay and made by Hamilton & Inches c1936. Both in very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Each measures approximately 175mm long at longest (tip of spout to handle), 84mm at widest and 82mm tall at tallest (at handle top)
  • Antique 930 silver oval pill box. Lovely pill box with relief work decoration of a child with a dog in a rural setting. Full hallmark to the base with import mark c1900 Mueller and smaller hallmark to the inside rim of lid.
  • Vintage 1970s Heart paperweight. Highly collectable heavy silver plate heart shaped paperweight made by Dansk, Japan. Some minor scratches and stains consistent with age. Measures 63mm at widest, 60mm at tallest.
  • Antique sterling silver moustache brush. Small sterling silver moustache brush with bristles in very good condition. Hallmarked for Birmingham assay c1914 and made by Synyer & Beddoes of Vyse Street. A very fine piece of male grooming kit! Bristle area measures 32mm.
  • Small circular sterling silver compact. Vintage Art Deco chateleine compact with mirror and puff. Hallmarked for Birmingham assay (date stamp not readable). Measures 45mm in diameter.
  • c1991 Birmingham assayed sterling silver photo frame. Small photo frame in an antique style with circular photo image to centre. Navy blue velvet to sides and back with brass. Image area measures approximately 50mm in diameter
  • Moorcroft Frangipani Plumeria dish. Small round dish in cream with frangipani plumeria blossom. Stamped Moorcroft to the back and dated c1999. Measures 120mm in diameter and 75mm at base.
  • Antique sterling silver lidded pot on 4 feet. c1903 Chester assayed footed pot with image of angels playing instruments in what could be the garden of Eden. Gilt interior. Each of the 4 feet are adorned with the image of a winged female figure who could be the Egyptian Goddess Isis or a Valkyrie. This is one of those magical pieces that reveal more with each look. What a treasure! Measures 98mm in diameter at top, 75mm square at feet and the winged figures stand 56mm high.
  • Art Deco sterling silver tazza. Very sweet tazza with pierced work to the top of the bowl. Made by Adey Bros Ltd of Birmingham and dates to 1927. Full hallmark to the outside of bowl. Measures 55mm in diameter at base and 95mm at opening at top.
  • Edinburgh assayed sterling silver bowl. Lovely bulbous bowl with nice raised decorative work to the outside and a gilt silver interior. Fully hallmarked to the base and made by Hamilton & Inches c1881. Measures 80mm in diameter at base, 100mm across the top and approximately 120mm at bulbous central part.
  • c1978 Sterling silver and Blue John spoon. Single sterling silver teaspoon with an oval Blue John stone to the handle tip. Nice column design to the handle stem.
  • Cased set of 4 silver bridge pencils. Lovely vintage set of 4 pencils with different coloured ends in black, green, blue & red. Each pencil marked sterling silver and measures 95mm long and weighs 6.5gms
  • George III sterling silver decanter label. Antique sterling silver decanter label for brandy. Full hallmark and makers mark to the back (Probably George Knight, London c1812) Label measures 44mm by 25mm. Drop length approximately 70mm from centre top of chain to top edge of label.
  • Antique sterling silver oval photo frame. Lovely oval photo frame with pretty ribbon detail to the top. Nice solid oak wood back & stand. Full hallmark to the side for Birmingham assay c1916. Visible photo area measures 130mm by 88mm at widest
  • c1875 Small sterling silver jug. Very sweet and finely decorated small jug by Barnard & Sons Ltd. Full hallmark to the base for London assay. Stunning piece with empty cartouche to either side for personalisation. Measures 40mm in diameter at the base, 85mm from tip of spout to edge of handle and 45mm across the top.
  • c1932 Small pepper grinder. Petite pepper grinder with oak body and silver top and base rim. The best in pepper grinders with a Peugeot movement. Hallmarked to the base for Birmingham assay and made by John Grinsell & Sons. Lion passant to the top. Measures 45mm in diameter at base and 42mm in diameter at top.
  • Modernist brandy decanter label. Solid sterling silver decanter label with London assay mark to the front. Made by BRC and dates for c1980s. Label measures 63mm by 15mm. Chain length 190mm (Half length 95mm)
  • c1807 George III silver vinaigrette. An oblong sterling silver vinaigrette with a curved bottom and a gilt silver interior and grille. Fully hallmarked to the inside of lid for Birmingham assay by silversmith Cocks & Bettridge. A couple of minor dings but closes tight.
  • Early George VI silver enamel compact. Sterling silver naval sweetheart ladies compact with guilloche enamel to the lid. Fully hallmarked on the inside for Birmingham assay c1939 and made by John William Barrett. A few minor dinks to the bottom and shallow scratches to the lid, the mirror is in near perfect condition and closes tight. Measures approximately 65mm in diameter.
  • Sterling silver business card case. c1989 Birmingham assayed sterling silver business card case with a floral design to the centre made from butterfly wings. Full hallmark to the front of case and short hallmark on the inside. Picture area measures approximately 35mm in diameter. Some minor signs of wear.
  • Edwardian sterling silver bachelor tea service. Wonderful tea service set comprising of a small tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug. Each piece has a fluted edge with the tea pot and sugar bowl on 4 feet and jug on 3 feet. Hallmarked for Birmingham assay and dated 1909 to each piece. Made by Joseph Gloster Ltd. Some minor signs of wear. The tea pot has a Bakelite finial and handle and measures approximately 220mm from tip of spout to edge of handle, 135mm wide across the top, 135mm tall to tip of finial and 70mm square at the 4 feet. Sugar bowl measures 155mm edge to edge at handles, 110mm across the top, 80mm tall from feet to highest point at handle tips, 65mm tall from feet to edge of bowl and 60mm square at the 4 feet. Jug measures 118mm from tip of spout to handle edge, 88mm across the top, 80mm tall from feet to top of handle. 75mm from feet to tip of spout, 60mm from feet to jug edge and 60mm across the 3 feet.
  • c1872 Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette. A sweet rectangular vinaigrette decorated on both sides with a vacant cartouche for personalisation. A flower decorates the inner grille. Fully hallmarked to the inside lid as well as lower section. Assayed in Birmingham by Frederick Marson. In excellent condition.
  • Vintage Dutch silver novelty gondolier. Solid silver decorative piece with full Dutch hallmark to the base.
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    9 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Figaro Chain

    Original price was: £659.00.Current price is: £560.00.
    9 Karat yellow gold Italian Figaro chain. Nice flat link chain necklace with a solid clasp. Full 9 karat gold hallmark to the clasp for Continental import.
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    Rolex Oyster Stainless Steel Watch

    Original price was: £4,100.00.Current price is: £3,100.00.
    Rolex Oyster stainless steel watch. Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision watch with an almost new black leather strap. Buckle and leather strap are not original. Watch face measures approximately 30mm in diameter. Strap is adjustable from 155mm to 195mm. Watch weighs 42.8gms. Comes in green Rolex box. Some signs of wear to the glass. VIEWING IN STORE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
  • Antique Chinese blue and white tall mug. Rare mug from the Qianlong Li era c1736-1795. Decorated in classic willow pattern with an intricate and unusual 2 pleat handle. Small chip of the paint on the outer pleat handle and what appears to be a crack but most likely a consequence of the manufacturing process on the top of the inner pleat handle.  Otherwise in excellent condition for its age. Measures 82mm in diameter at base, 72mm across the top and 130mm at widest.
  • c1986 small sterling silver photo frame. Birmingham assayed sterling silver frame made by P. J. Panton. Royal blue velvet back and sides. Rectangular photo area space measures 55mm by 35mm
  • Sterling silver vesta with compass. Small silver vesta set with a small compass to one side. Fully hallmarked to the inside rim for Birmingham assay c1900
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    Pair Of Glass Art Deco Side Dishes

    Original price was: £35.00.Current price is: £30.00.
    Pair of Art Deco glass side dishes. Handmade small shallow dishes with an unusual colour pattern of pale blue star burst to the centre and yellow green rim. Some minor signs of wear. Each dish measures approximately 100mm in diameter at base, 165mm across the top and 15mm in depth.
  • Vintage sterling silver vesta case. Unusual circular vesta with an empty cartouche for personalisation . Hallmarked 925 for sterling silver on the inside rim. c1970s. Measures approximately 50mm in diameter.
  • Vintage Mtarfa glass perfume bottle with loose fit scent applicator stopper. Shimmering golden brown with hints of lilac blue. Made in Malta. In excellent condition throughout.
  • 18th Century  Sèvres sauce boat. Soft paste porcelain sauce boat hand-painted in the feuille de choux pattern. Hairline crack to the inside of the sauce boat which does not come through under the plate. Interlaced L mark of Sèvres to the base with double letter "a" denoting 1778.
  • Bronze age terracotta votive cup. Circa 800-600 BC. Also known as a nipple cup. In superb condition. Measures approximately 66mm in diameter across the mouth.
  • Early 20th century lidded cloisonne jar. Good sized jar in unusually muted colours for cloisonne which adds to the attractiveness of the jar. Decorated with flora and fauna to the side. Enamel in excellent condition. Finial is a little loose on the lid & needs attention. Measures 88mm in diameter at base, approximately 120mm in diameter at widest part and 165mm tall with lid.
  • Vintage 1950s heavy stump glass dish. Small aesthetically pleasing dish in complimenting green and bronze.
  • c1923 to 1927 small Royal Doulton bowl. Pretty bowl in iconic Doulton colours. Marked 8200 and accredited to artist Louisa Ayling. Measures approximately 85mm in diameter at base and 110mm across the top.
  • Antique Geman Musterschutz bowl. Large porcelain bowl with embossed decoration of hazelnuts and leaves with the 3 feet also in the form of hazelnuts. Silver plate rim is hallmarked WMFN (Wurttemburgische Metallwarenfabrik Neusilber) with antler and letter O in rhombus. Stamped Musterschutz with the number 30 on the base. Very small dent and slight discolouration of the silver plate rim. Porcelain bowl is in excellent condition with only one very small chip below the silver rim. c1900 Measures approximately 150m apart each foot and 217mm in diameter across the top.
  • Antique Japanese Kutani vase. 2 handled Meiji period vase with Japanese figures to one side and birds on reverse side. c1868-1912 Measures 75mm in diameter at base
  • Rare large Japanese rosewood stand. Intricately hand-carved from one piece of rosewood, this is a rare large sized stand in excellent condition. Measures 198mm at top and 270mm in diameter at base
  • Pair of vintage wooden vase stands, Some damage to tops and missing/damaged friezes. Top measures 355mm in diameter, lower shelf measures 115mm in diameter, legs stand approximately 390mm apart
  • Vintage Chinese ginger jar. Unusual square based Famille Rose ginger jar with lid in mainly pink. Pictures to the sides alternating of Oriental figures or exotic birds and plants. Stamped to the base. Measures 95mm square at base and 170mm at widest point.
  • Antique 19th century Paris porcelain double condiment pots on a tray. Identical sized lidded condiment containers attached to a decorative tray. Floral design with peppermint green and gilt. In excellent condition throughout with minor marks inside the pots only. Pots measure 82mm in diameter across the top.
  • Antique sterling silver cheroot case. c1912 Birmingham assayed cheroot case made by Henry Perkins & Sons. Engraved "From Peter Oct.15th 1913" Measures 15mm in diameter at the opening.
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    Antique Spanish Empire Silver Coin

    Original price was: £695.00.Current price is: £590.00.
    Antique Spanish Empire silver coin c1633 Cob 8 Reales Philipp IV Seville mint. 367 grains of silver.
  • c1894 antique Victorian sterling silver sifter spoon. London assayed fully hallmarked sifter spoon made by Josiah Williams (George Maudsley Jackson) Spoon bowl measures 50mm in diameter
  • Large antique blue and white transfer ware platter. 19th Century meat platter in the 'Willow Pattern' A few small chips to the glaze.
  • Vintage copper kettle. Well used battered old solid copper kettle with brass finial. Several points of repair visible and the base is uneven. This kettle has had a lot of usage ! Measures 163mm in diameter at base.
  • Vintage French copper pan. Heavyweight saucepan in copper with wrought iron handle. Pan interior is iron with copper coating which has faded at the top of the pan. Should last a few more decades ! Measures 185mm in diameter at base and 97mm deep.
  • Arts & Crafts copper tray. Solid copper medium sized tray with ornate bolted handles to the side. Measures 305mm in diameter at base and 25mm deep.
  • Vintage solid brass casket. Perforated solid brass casket on four round brass legs possibly used as a cricket cage or betel leaf storage case.
  • c1905 antique sterling silver bonbon dish. Nice size scallop edged bonbon dish on 4 ball feet with central handle. Height with handle extended out 125mm. Fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay and made by Atkin Brothers
  • Vintage porcelain chicken made by Bing & Grondahl of Denmark. Small chicken ornament in earthy colours. Fully stamped to the base with the makers mark.
  • Vintage small silver perfume bottle with safety chain. Small glass perfume bottle encased in an intricate lattice work silver covering with a screw on top. Perfume applicator intact on the inner lid. Possibly a pendant previously but still could be made to be worn around the neck. No visible hallmark.
  • Antique pair of small Dresden vases. Short chimney shaped vases with iconic floral spray design finished with gilt trim to base and lip. Some minor signs of gilt wear and a hairline crack at the base of one vase. Measures 76mm in diameter at base and 50mm across the top.
  • Pair of Art Deco splatter glass posy vases. Some damage to the brass frogs. Each measures 78mm in diameter at base, 90mm in diameter at widest area and 135mm tall.
  • Vintage Bohemia glass basket in pink ruby and blue sapphire shade giving off a purple hue under different light. Original label still attached. Base measures 45mm square.
  • Vintage 1960s Art glass splash dish. Heavy statement piece entitled 'Strawberry Moon' Height at raised ends approximately 180mm
  • Vintage silver plated trumpet vase. Hallmarked EPNS to the side just under the top ridge. Measures 76mm in diameter at base and 107mm across the top.
  • Vintage Thomas Webb Bristol blue decanter. (Small chip on the collar). Measures 105mm in diameter at base and 50mm in diameter across the top.
  • Vintage silver cross encrusted with oval cut wine red garnet and round cut pale lemon citrine stones. Not hallmarked but tests for sterling silver.
  • Small sterling silver hand bell with wooden handle. Fully hallmarked to the side of the bell for Birmingham assay and made by L. J. Millington c 2006. Bell measures 46mm in diameter
  • Antique boxed set of Art Nouveau buttons. 6 silver buttons with enamel decoration to each front. Original case.(some wear). Not hallmarked but tests for silver. Each button weighs 2.7g and measures 20mm in diameter
  • 19th Century Paris porcelain box. Hand-painted box in sea green with floral design to centre of the lid with ormolu gilt metal edging and brass feet. Hand-painted picture signed by Renan.
  • Vintage 950 grade silver pill/ snuff box. Hallmarked sterling 950 inside. Scrollwork to the lid with a vacant cartouche for personalisation.
  • Vintage 9 karat gold cross in a rope twist design. Fully hallmarked to the bail for imported gold assay stamped in Sheffield and on the top of the cross. c1975-1998. Drop length 40mm
  • c1913 Birmingham assayed sterling silver screw-top lidded scent bottle. Fully hallmarked to side of the lid and made by Henry Clifford Davis. (Lid sits a little skewwhiff) Measures 20mm in diameter at base
  • Vintage 2 sided Staffordshire Pottery figure. Water to one side, smartly dressed in bright colours with a happy smiling face and gin side looking dishevelled in grey and confused face.
  • Vintage Moorcroft mug in daffodil pattern. Impressed Moorcroft mark to the base. c1980s. Measures 80mm in diameter at base
  • Vintage navy blue velvet covered circular box with a sterling silver disc to the top. Embossed scrollwork around the edge of the disc. Hallmarked on the outside edge of disc. Measures 115mm in diameter.
  • Decorative vintage steel chatelaine with grooming/manicuring tools attached. Intricate fine filigree worked metal with turquoise stone embellishment. 5 small tools attached including brush & tweezers. Possibly of Indian origin. (1 Stone missing from each side)
  • Sterling silver lidded glass pot. Vintage pot with heavily embossed silver lid. Personalised with initials JB Measures 85mm in diameter.
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    Royal Crown Derby The Shepherd

    Original price was: £85.00.Current price is: £65.00.
    Royal Crown Derby figurine of The Shepherd by Edward Drew. Fully marked to the base. In excellent condition.
  • Small circular copper pin/coin tray with a 1937 copper one old pence to the centre. Measures 108mm in diameter.

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