Antiques
We sell decorative antiques, interior showpieces, furniture, ethnographic antiquities as well as small pieces such as jewelry, curios and utilitarian objects.
Coral specimen
Outstanding example of a complete head of coral. Measuring a phenomenal 52cm at its widest point, this is the best specimen we’ve ever seen for sale.
£650
Bronze incense burner
Highly decorative bronze incense burner featuring a dolphin, a lion and mythological characters in a classical style. Dating from the late 19th Century.
£260
Clockwork Monkey picture
Rare late 19th Century German animated clockwork picture. Featuring monkeys in a domestic interior engaged in bath time.
Original glass and moulded gilt frame, in working order.
11″ x 6″ x 3.5″deep
POA
Mounted stained glass
Circular simple deco geometric stained glass section mounted.
£230
Antique textile cushion
Large white square cushion made from antique cotton and lace.
60cm x 60cm
£85
Antique textile cushion
White embroidered gauze over pinstriped cotton cushion.
32cm x 42cm.
SOLD
Antique textile cushion
White Victorian lace and cotton cushion. 48cm x 48cm
£80
Cast iron eagle heads
Weighty cast iron very regal eagle heads. One large, two small, available separately.
Large £65
Small £35
'Oscar' board game
Dating from the 1940s, this game for up to 6 players is a race to win the Oscar with career pitfalls, lucky breaks, gifts of mink coats and spells in rehab.
£125
Mirror
Very basic, almost institutional looking 1940s mirror. The glass is slightly foxed and the frame is painted off-white.
£45
3 ivory balls
A trio of antique ivory balls. The largest is 6cm in diameter. Very good colour and texture.
£150 for the 3.
Papier Mache pot
Delicate papier mache mid-Victorian pot. A silver transfer on top of the black base depicts the classical love scenes which feature cherubs playing instruments and shooting arrows and lovers in silhouette.7cm high and 8cm in diameter.
£65
Wooden Clogs
A well worn pair of interesting wooden clogs. Carved to give the impression of classic Oxfords.
£60
Gothic Style Mirror
Victorian mirror in a Gothic style with decorative pressed metal frame and bevelled glass. Around 40cm high making it petite whilst being rather grand at the same time.
SOLD
Linen Tablecloths
Perfect glazed linen tablecloths stamped with CC41 utility mark (1941). Eyecatching colours. Superior quality. Various sizes.
£49 each.
Hoof Hook
Somewhere to hang your hats. A pair of deer hoofs mounted upwards on a wooden shields. Amusing and macabre.
£40 the pair.
Linen washbags
Three brand new linen hand-embroidered wash bags circa 1940’s. Very useful and stylish.
£47 each.
Billingsgate Fish Market Porter's Hat
This heavy leather, wood and hobnail hat as worn by the market porters who carried crates of fish on top of their heads whilst the water and fish guts were kept from their faces by the wide rim, dates from the late 19th Century.
35cm long, 29cm wide, height 14cm. Comes mounted on bespoke display stand.
POA
3 Ovals Picture Frame
Tiny Edwardian picture frame.
SOLD
Hacks Tins
Amusing Hacks cough sweet tins featuring a clergyman who appears to have taken out his teeth to give his nose a good blow!
£25 each
£65 for the set of 3
Vogue magazines
A collection of Vogue magazines from the 1950’s.
SOLD
Screen
We are so excited to offer this charming woven screen. Only slightly weathered by time, this piece would transform a room. The reproduction of Italian Renaissance painter Marchetti’s interior in woven textile was produced for the decorative home furnishings market in the early part of the 20th Century. 217cm wide, 184cm high.
£400
Bow mirror
Victorian gilt and gesso oval mirror with bevelled glass - the frame has the appearance of a ribbon tied in a bow at the top. A bijoux 40cm high and 30cm wide, perfect proportion for a bedroom mirror for example.
£128
Wooden owl hook
This charming carved wood owl with glass eyes fashioned as a coat hook stands 16cm high and 5.5cm wide. Rustic nature-loving homeware.
SOLD
English Rose jug
Delicately pink 1940’s “English Rose” jug in perfect nick. Would bring a very feminine bit of class to any table. An impressive and useful 22.5cm high.
SOLD
Floral Jug
This floral jug with delicate floral pattern actually stands at 30cm high so would make a wonderful vase for a large bunch of flowers or indeed could be used as an enormous water jug. Lovely piece of Victorian homeware.
£75
Preserved Monkey
Victorian preserved show monkey wearing a pink silk jacket and with original carrying bag. This Monkeyana curiosity is 35cm high.
POA
Crystal Ball
Victorian crystal ball sitting on its original ebonised turned wooden base. An impressive size; overall height 27cm and the crystal ball diameter 12cm. Often found a quarter of the size, this one is a truly giant gypsy collectible.
POA
"ANGLEPOISE" lamp
This pre-war British designed classic “ANGLEPOISE’ lamp is a beauty. In original condition, this well-loved black table lamp has an elegance and simplicity that would look equally outstanding in a domestic or corporate setting.
£220
Comb-back chair
Well proportioned late 18th Century comb-back English country chair. Made of elm and beech. 88cm high, 62cm wide, 47 cm deep.
SOLD
Comb-back chair
Fine example of a late 18th Century comb-back English country chair. Made from elm, beech and sycamore. 105cm high, 70cm wide and 46cm deep.
SOLD
Doll Head
Standing only 4″ high this pretty 1930s doll head with human hair is a charming little flapper.
£95
Indian Figure
1930s Indian pottery figure of a woman. Probably a souvenir from a marketplace, she’s well travelled so quite weathered but still cheerful.
£90
Magic Books
We have a collection of early 20th Century magic technique books, covering everything from card tricks to mind control. Pictured edition of 3, other books available.
Victorian Mannequin Head
French papier mache head of a girl with a gesso surface and human hair. Life size. Early 19th Century. A macabre curio.
£650
Fairy Silhouettes
1940s metal fairy silhouettes. They sit on metal rods (not pictured) and sway in the wind. Magical.
Largest figure 38cm tall.
SOLD
Hegemone Figure
Victorian Grecian style spelter figure with a planter in the form of a basket. Perfect for posies on a windowsill.
24cm high.
SOLD
Meat Plate
Victorian ironstone meatplate. Immense in size, would make an incredible centrepiece to any feast.
SOLD
Ostrich Feather
Pure white ostrich feather mounted on an ivory handle. Originating from 1930s/40s in exquisite condition.
Blue Coral
Sculptural specimen from the reef. The crystallised surface catches the light in shades of blue and white. Approximately 25cm high.
SOLD
Victorian Mirror
Large gilt overmantle mirror featuring two decorative cherubs playing instruments at the top centre of the frame. Originally from above a fireplace but makes an excellent dressing mirror. Height 203cm, width 142cm.
SOLD
Shell Lamp
Novelty shell lamp. The natural world turned into decorative object, straight out of the grotto. 31cm wide, 24cm high and mounted on a stylised wood base.
SOLD
Garden Seat
Classical style garden seat straight from the country garden with ivy and lichen included. Corinthian architectural scrolling around the top and classical scenes surrounding the main body, this really would look equally stylish in house, conservatory or garden.
SOLD
Plant Pots
Hand thrown terracotta plant pots mostly from 1950s/60s. Their charm is in their age and wonkiness and prices start at £1.
Collection 20th Century Grocery boxes
Varied selection of food, cleaning, sweets and cereal boxes. A wonderful example of silkscreen printed packaging. Very Warhol.
Victorian bench
A fine example of Victorian public furniture. Stylish, simple, comfortable iron strap bench in green.
£600
Edwardian water filter
Edwardian earthenware water filter in working order. Cheavin’s ‘Saludor’ (safe water) filter to be precise. Standing 50cm high, 20cm wide. A stylish addition to any kitchen.
SOLD
Porcelain Pin Dolls
Collection of porcelain pin dolls. Various ages from late Victorian – 1920’s and various sizes.
Sold as a collection of 10 for £450.
Victorian picture frame
Victorian paste bracket picture frame with a hand-tinted picture of a child inside. 7” high 5” wide. Price £135
Bird skulls
Collection of coastal bird skulls