A rare novelty pair of sterling solid silver handled button hook and shoe horn in the form of a leopards head, of exceptional quality. The cast leopard's head has fine  More »

A rare novelty pair of sterling solid silver handled button hook and shoe horn in the form of a leopards head, of exceptional quality. The cast leopard's head has fine detail, including the 4 teeth and tongue and the eyes set with cabachon garnets. Silversmith: Adie & Lovekin Ltd Full UK Hallmarks Signed: A & L LTD - Good maker of exceptional and unique silverware Circa: 1890-99 Origin: Birmingham Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire / UK Condition: Good - Marks partially rubbed Anchor, markers mark & Reg mark The steel tool blades with discolouration in a few places, as expected and with impressed Steel mark 7 inches (18cm)  Long each approx price excludes postage and insurance References & Web Links http://www.purelysilver.info/londonmakers2.html http://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLAADIE.html icollect, London, UNITED KINGDOM • We specialize in rare and novelty antiques but also cater for all tastes and price ranges. • If you are unsure about any item or would like further details please contact us first, we respond to all E-Mails within 24 hours unless otherwise stated (i.e. if we are away and uncertain about having internet access available). We are always pleased to assist. • Buy with confidence we are a customer orientated company, and believe in rewarding regular clients who have supported us. • Every effort is made regarding the accuracy of descriptions, in the unlikely event that a description is wrong we will take responsibility and offer a full refund or settlement; if you are browsing and observe an item with an in-accurate description then please notify us, it will be received with thanks and be amended ASAP. We offer full guarantees on all items sold as being described accurately. • We offer an exceptional customer services policy and will do everything possible to resolve any issues. In the event that a client has simply changed their mind after receiving their purchase we will offer a full refund (less full postage / insurance) only after the item has been returned in good / unchanged condition. • Our new animated website will be launched early in the New Year • Items are ready to be dispatched usually within 24hrs of cleared payment • Prices given do not include Shipping and insurance   « Less

A very fine and heavy, larger sterling solid silver butter knife cast in the 'Queens' pattern. Full GB assay marks including Queen's Head Silversmith: William Eaton  More »

A very fine and heavy, larger sterling solid silver butter knife cast in the 'Queens' pattern. Full GB assay marks including Queen's Head Silversmith: William Eaton (probably) 3oz (2.7 Troy Ounces) approx Signed: W E Circa: 1850 Origin: London Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire Condition: Very Good - 8 inches (20cm) Long approx Price excludes shipping and insurance References & Web Links http://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLISHSILVERMARKSXWDUE.html icollect, London, UNITED KINGDOM • We specialize in rare and novelty antiques but also cater for all tastes and price ranges. • If you are unsure about any item or would like further details please contact us first, we respond to all E-Mails within 24 hours unless otherwise stated (i.e. if we are away and uncertain about having internet access available). We are always pleased to assist. • Buy with confidence we are a customer orientated company, and believe in rewarding regular clients who have supported us. • Every effort is made regarding the accuracy of descriptions, in the unlikely event that a description is wrong we will take responsibility and offer a full refund or settlement; if you are browsing and observe an item with an in-accurate description then please notify us, it will be received with thanks and be amended ASAP. We offer full guarantees on all items sold as being described accurately. • We offer an exceptional customer services policy and will do everything possible to resolve any issues. In the event that a client has simply changed their mind after receiving their purchase we will offer a full refund (less full postage / insurance) only after the item has been returned in good / unchanged condition. • Our new animated website will be launched early in the New Year • Items are ready to be dispatched usually within 24hrs of cleared payment • Prices given do not include Shipping and insurance   « Less

A very fine and heavy, larger sterling solid silver butter knife cast in the 'Kings' pattern. Full GB assay marks including King's's Head Silversmith: Unknown 3oz  More »

A very fine and heavy, larger sterling solid silver butter knife cast in the 'Kings' pattern. Full GB assay marks including King's's Head Silversmith: Unknown 3oz (2.7 Troy Ounces) approx Signed: present but unknown Circa: 1831 Origin: London Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire Condition: Very Good - 8 inches (20cm) Long approx Price excludes shipping and insurance References & Web Links http://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLISHSILVERMARKSXWDUE.html icollect, London, UNITED KINGDOM • We specialize in rare and novelty antiques but also cater for all tastes and price ranges. • If you are unsure about any item or would like further details please contact us first, we respond to all E-Mails within 24 hours unless otherwise stated (i.e. if we are away and uncertain about having internet access available). We are always pleased to assist. • Buy with confidence we are a customer orientated company, and believe in rewarding regular clients who have supported us. • Every effort is made regarding the accuracy of descriptions, in the unlikely event that a description is wrong we will take responsibility and offer a full refund or settlement; if you are browsing and observe an item with an in-accurate description then please notify us, it will be received with thanks and be amended ASAP. We offer full guarantees on all items sold as being described accurately. • We offer an exceptional customer services policy and will do everything possible to resolve any issues. In the event that a client has simply changed their mind after receiving their purchase we will offer a full refund (less full postage / insurance) only after the item has been returned in good / unchanged condition. • Our new animated website will be launched early in the New Year • Items are ready to be dispatched usually within 24hrs of cleared payment • Prices given do not include Shipping and insurance   « Less

A wonderful Art Nouveau sterling solid silver Clothes Brush having naturistic design, flowers and a portrait of a maiden with flowing hair Full GB assay marks  More »

A wonderful Art Nouveau sterling solid silver Clothes Brush having naturistic design, flowers and a portrait of a maiden with flowing hair Full GB assay marks Silversmith: Edward Samuel Jones & Hubert Crompton Signed: J & C Circa: 1904 Origin: Birmingham Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire Condition: Good - A few slight blemishes, nothing detrimental 7 inches (18cm) Long approx References & Web Links http://www.silvercollection.it/englishsilvermarksXJ.html http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-J.html icollect, London, UNITED KINGDOM • We specialize in rare and novelty antiques but also cater for all tastes and price ranges. • If you are unsure about any item or would like further details please contact us first, we respond to all E-Mails within 24 hours unless otherwise stated (i.e. if we are away and uncertain about having internet access available). We are always pleased to assist. • Buy with confidence we are a customer orientated company, and believe in rewarding regular clients who have supported us. • Every effort is made regarding the accuracy of descriptions, in the unlikely event that a description is wrong we will take responsibility and offer a full refund or settlement; if you are browsing and observe an item with an in-accurate description then please notify us, it will be received with thanks and be amended ASAP. We offer full guarantees on all items sold as being described accurately. • We offer an exceptional customer services policy and will do everything possible to resolve any issues. In the event that a client has simply changed their mind after receiving their purchase we will offer a full refund (less full postage / insurance) only after the item has been returned in good / unchanged condition. • Our new animated website will be launched early in the New Year • Items are ready to be dispatched usually within 24hrs of cleared payment • Prices given do not include Shipping and insurance   « Less

A fine sterling solid silver Dressing Table Tray decorated with green man masks, foliage, having a vacant cartouche and thumb pressed border. Of very good condition Full  More »

A fine sterling solid silver Dressing Table Tray decorated with green man masks, foliage, having a vacant cartouche and thumb pressed border. Of very good condition Full GB assay marks 11oz (10 Troy Ounces) approx Silversmith: Carrington & Company of Regent Street, London Signed: C & Co Circa: 1903 Origin: Birmingham Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire Condition: Very Good - 12 inches (30.5cm) Width x 8.25 inches (21cm) Depth approx References & Web Links http://www.silvercollection.it/englishsilvermarksXC.html   « Less

C. 1859 Wall Map of The World by M.F. Maury 34”x24” Orig. Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale C. 1859 Wall Map of The World by Matthew Fontaine  More »

C. 1859 Wall Map of The World by M.F. Maury 34”x24” Orig. Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale C. 1859 Wall Map of The World by Matthew Fontaine Maury, published by University Publishing Co., New York, 34”x24” Orig. A linen-backed 19th century hemispheric projection wall map of The World, with full period hand-color. The date of the map is not apparent but from the world population of 1,455,000 and the lack of a Suez Canal, we would estimate a date of Circa 1859. • Map is entitled: “The World” by M.F. Maury, LL.D. • Map is drawn by Jacob Wells. • Map is published by University Publishing Co, New York. • Produced by lithography on sheets of paper mounted on a linen backing; original color. • Original rods. • Bottom Roller with acorn finials is 39” long. • Inset Tables: o Comparative Heights of Mountains. o Comparative lengths of Rivers. o Area covered by water. o Area covered by land; total and by hemisphere. o Population Total and by hemisphere. o Population and area of the continents. All items are sold "as is". This is antique map; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant. The condition of this map is fair; there are significant areas of water staining (see photos). There is flaking and fraying and a few holes. There is an 8” area of separation of the map from the bottom roller along the bottom left facing margin. This map may be picked up in Boylston, MA. CONUS shipping will be via USPS Priority Mail. Please ask any questions prior to offering to purchase.   « Less

A good and large Arts & Crafts brass Pullman Lamp with an adjustablen arm - nice quality details - nice etched shade (don't think it’s the original as lamp becomes  More »

A good and large Arts & Crafts brass Pullman Lamp with an adjustablen arm - nice quality details - nice etched shade (don't think it’s the original as lamp becomes unstable the lower the arm is set because of its weight ; however it is a Pullman lamp with a fixing hole to secure the actual Lamp to a wall or table In the manner of Benson - a good quality and superior Pullman Lamp 5 inches (12.5cm) Dia x 15.5 inches (39.5cm) Height approx (excluding shade) Note: It looks as if it was rewired in the 80's - We are happy to check the wiring and do whats necessary (included in the price) - also we haven't cleaned the lamp itself leaving the wonderful colour in tact however if the client wishes it to be polished we are happy to do this all included in the price icollect, London, UNITED KINGDOM • We specialize in rare and novelty antiques but also cater for all tastes and price ranges. • If you are unsure about any item or would like further details please contact us first, we respond to all E-Mails within 24 hours unless otherwise stated (i.e. if we are away and uncertain about having internet access available). We are always pleased to assist. • Buy with confidence we are a customer orientated company, and believe in rewarding regular clients who have supported us. • Every effort is made regarding the accuracy of descriptions, in the unlikely event that a description is wrong we will take responsibility and offer a full refund or settlement; if you are browsing and observe an item with an in-accurate description then please notify us, it will be received with thanks and be amended ASAP. We offer full guarantees on all items sold as being described accurately. • We offer an exceptional customer services policy and will do everything possible to resolve any issues. In the event that a client has simply changed their mind after receiving their purchase we will offer a full refund (less full postage / insurance) only after the item has been returned in good / unchanged condition. • Our new animated website will be launched early in the New Year • Items are ready to be dispatched usually within 24hrs of cleared payment • Prices given do not include Shipping and insurance   « Less

An extremely rare political 'No Surrender' Staffordshire Nursary Plate, transfer decorated with a statue of William III on horseback with the words: William III - No  More »

An extremely rare political 'No Surrender' Staffordshire Nursary Plate, transfer decorated with a statue of William III on horseback with the words: William III - No Surrender - Having also a moulded floral border, a transfer floral laural and handed applied coloured dots Circa: Early 19th century Origin: UK Mark: none Provenance: Private Estate / Ireland Condition: Good - slight discolouration to edge (see image) No Surrender!’ On 7th December 1688 13 apprentice boys had closed the gates of Derry against the forces of King James II. The Mayor expelled remaining Catholics from the city and issued this proclamation: 'We have resolved to stand upon our guard and to defend our walls, and not to admit of any Papists whatsoever to quarter amongst us.' On 22nd March King James arrived from France with a large professional army sent by Louis XIV. Meanwhile the Jacobites – those who remained loyal to King James – were sweeping northwards. On 14th March 1689 the Protestant gentlemen who had declared for William of Orange suffered crushing defeat in Co Down in what became known as the ‘Break of Dromore’. Lisburn, Belfast and Antrim fell without a fight and after a brisk engagement in a snow storm, the Coleraine garrison pulled west to Derry. On the other side of Ulster the men of Enniskillen with their long fowling pieces kept the Jacobites at a respectful distance. Meanwhile, from all over the north, Protestants poured into Derry. In addition to a garrison of over 7,000 men, perhaps 30,000 colonists sought sanctuary in the city. In a very real sense, therefore, the fate of the Protestant settlement in Ulster depended on Derry’s ability to hold out. In April men from the Derry garrison were overwhelmed by French and Irish troops. Driven out of their trenches at Lifford and Cladyford, the Protestant foot soldiers were hacked down, while their cavalry support ignominiously galloped in retreat to Derry. Thomas Ash recorded in his diary that the Williamites had been beaten 'although we were five to one against them, which caused suspicion that Colonel Lundy was a traitor to our cause.' When Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Lundy, the Governor of Derry, refused the support of two regiments sent out from Liverpool, that suspicion became a certainty. The citizens revolted, overthrew Lundy, and appointed as joint governors in his place Major Henry Baker and the Reverend George Walker, Church of Ireland rector of Donaghmore. They were to provide inspired leadership and they both humanely allowed Lundy to slip away over the walls disguised as a common soldier. What were the prospects of a successful resistance? Walker recalled: 'We had but few horse to sally out with and no forage; no engineers to instruct us in our works; no Fireworks, not so much as a hand-grenado to annoy the enemy; nor a gun well mounted in the town.' Well-mounted or not, some of the guns were impressive enough. The largest was ‘Roaring Meg’, given to the city in 1642 by the Fishmongers’ Company. And there was no shortage of powder and handguns. Exhilarated by the victory at the fords, King James joined his besieging army. On 18th April he advanced twoards the walls and offered terms. He was greeted with cries of 'No surrender!' This was followed by a sustained barrage of shot and ball. Just out of range, James sat motionless on his horse for several hours in the pouring rain. The King was persuaded to return to Dublin where the French ambassador observed that 'His Majesty appears to me to be very mortified over his latest proceeding.' The Jacobites were badly equipped for a long siege. One French supply officer reported that 'Most of the soldiers in front of Derry have still only pointed sticks, without iron tips.' A regiment inspected by the King had only one matchlock in a hundred fit for service. A single mortar was the only artillery piece the besiegers possessed. More heavy guns arrived later but they were not sufficient to attempt a breach of the walls except at very close quarters. Indeed, the defenders made several audacious sallies from the city, in which two French generals were mortally wounded. The defenders had entrenched themselves on a hillock to the west of the city, where a windmill stood. The Jacobite general, Richard Hamilton, resolved to drive them back, as one of his [Irish] officers recalled: 'This work they well manned with firelocks, and planted two or three small pieces of cannon on the windmill. General Hamilton, observing that the rebels made a walking place of this entrenched ground for the good of their health, and that they gave great annoyance with their cannon from the said mill and with their long fowling-pieces… Whereupon he commanded, on the sixth of May, an attack to be made on the entrenchment.' The Jacobite assault was a complete failure. As an alternative strategy Hamilton drew the net tighter by moving the main Jacobite camp forward, cutting the city off from much of its water supply. Just downstream, the French constructed a boom, made of fir beams fastened with chains, to stretch across the Foyle. Derry was now completely cut off. icollect, London, UNITED KINGDOM • We specialize in rare and novelty antiques but also cater for all tastes and price ranges. • If you are unsure about any item or would like further details please contact us first, we respond to all E-Mails within 24 hours unless otherwise stated (i.e. if we are away and uncertain about having internet access available). We are always pleased to assist. • Buy with confidence we are a customer orientated company, and believe in rewarding regular clients who have supported us. • Every effort is made regarding the accuracy of descriptions, in the unlikely event that a description is wrong we will take responsibility and offer a full refund or settlement; if you are browsing and observe an item with an in-accurate description then please notify us, it will be received with thanks and be amended ASAP. We offer full guarantees on all items sold as being described accurately. • We offer an exceptional customer services policy and will do everything possible to resolve any issues. In the event that a client has simply changed their mind after receiving their purchase we will offer a full refund (less full postage / insurance) only after the item has been returned in good / unchanged condition. • Our new animated website will be launched early in the New Year • Items are ready to be dispatched usually within 24hrs of cleared payment • Prices given do not include Shipping and insurance   « Less

A fine sterling solid silver Wedding Tray decorated with a male and female in Victorian costume each holding a long intertwining ribbon tied in the centre with a love knot,  More »

A fine sterling solid silver Wedding Tray decorated with a male and female in Victorian costume each holding a long intertwining ribbon tied in the centre with a love knot, scrolls and and engraved cartouche with the initials: H C (I think) Signed: S J Circa: 1898 Origin: London Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire Condition: Very Good - the edges have slight bends in them, nothing detrimental and easily put right - the items is in very good condition. Full GB assay marks Silversmith: Samuel Jacob 9oz (8.2 Troy Ounces) approx References & Web Links http://www.silvercollection.it/englishsilvermarksXS3.html icollect, London, UNITED KINGDOM • We specialize in rare and novelty antiques but also cater for all tastes and price ranges. • If you are unsure about any item or would like further details please contact us first, we respond to all E-Mails within 24 hours unless otherwise stated (i.e. if we are away and uncertain about having internet access available). We are always pleased to assist. • Buy with confidence we are a customer orientated company, and believe in rewarding regular clients who have supported us. • Every effort is made regarding the accuracy of descriptions, in the unlikely event that a description is wrong we will take responsibility and offer a full refund or settlement; if you are browsing and observe an item with an in-accurate description then please notify us, it will be received with thanks and be amended ASAP. We offer full guarantees on all items sold as being described accurately. • We offer an exceptional customer services policy and will do everything possible to resolve any issues. In the event that a client has simply changed their mind after receiving their purchase we will offer a full refund (less full postage / insurance) only after the item has been returned in good / unchanged condition. • Our new animated website will be launched early in the New Year • Items are ready to be dispatched usually within 24hrs of cleared payment • Prices given do not include Shipping and insurance   « Less

A great set of four Art Deco Place Name Holders by the famous Goldsmith's & Siloversmiths Company as three varying sized discs conjoined - very Art Deco Having an elegant  More »

A great set of four Art Deco Place Name Holders by the famous Goldsmith's & Siloversmiths Company as three varying sized discs conjoined - very Art Deco Having an elegant bird amongst foliage decoration on the small front disc. All cased in a gilded red vellum and silk (silk has frayed a little) box with the makers logo: By appointment to HM the King - Royal Logo - Goldsmith & Silversmith Co Ltd 112 Regent Street London Full Assay marks - Chester 1913 Approx weight 10z each - Total 4oz approx Signed: G & S Co. Ltd Circa: 1913 Origin: Chester Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire Condition: Good - marks slightly rubbed 1.25 inches (3cm) Dia Width X 1.25 inches (3cm) Height approx each SELLER INFORMATION: icollect, London, UNITED KINGDOM • We specialise in rare and novelty antiques but also cater for all tastes and price ranges. • If you are unsure about any item or would like further details please contact us first, we respond to all E-Mails within 24 hours unless otherwise stated (i.e. if we are away and uncertain about having internet access available). We are always pleased to assist. • Buy with confidence we are a customer orientated company, and believe in rewarding regular clients who have supported us. • Every effort is made regarding the accuracy of descriptions, in the unlikely event that a description is wrong we will take responsibility and offer a full refund or settlement; if you are browsing and observe an item with an in-accurate description then please notify us, it will be received with thanks and be amended ASAP. We offer full guarantees on all items sold as being described accurately. • We offer an exceptional customer services policy and will do everything possible to resolve any issues. In the event that a client has simply changed their mind after receiving their purchase we will offer a full refund (less full postage / insurance) only after the item has been returned in good / unchanged condition. • Our new animated website will be launched early in the New Year • Items are ready to be dispatched usually within 24hrs of cleared payment • Prices given do not include Shipping and insurance   « Less