Item: Rare political 'No Surrender' William III Nursary Plate • Circa: Early 19th century • Signature: Staffordshire 'segmented pie' impressed mark •  More »

Item: Rare political 'No Surrender' William III Nursary Plate • Circa: Early 19th century • Signature: Staffordshire 'segmented pie' impressed mark • Dimensions: 6 inches (15cm) approx • Condition: Good - 2x small flakes on back - slight discolouration / crazing 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 - 1690 Having also a floral border - impressed Staffordshire mark We also have another identical plate (good condition) and a further extremely rare 'No Surrender' plate with hand colouring in stock - enquire for more details 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. 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A pair of good three handled Loving Cups / Goblets of good form in the art nouveau style with whiplash handles and pedestal form Signed: T & S Circa: 1936 Origin:  More »

A pair of good three handled Loving Cups / Goblets of good form in the art nouveau style with whiplash handles and pedestal form Signed: T & S Circa: 1936 Origin: Birmingham Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire Condition: Good - one vase with a crease to one side and slightly disfigured foot Note: I would call one of the two as a trade piece requiring a small amount of attention - if you are interested in the item I can arrange them to be prepared for retail on your behalf but would probably take about 6 weeks (I would estimate a silversmiths price of around £20-£50) Full GB assay marks Silversmith: Turner & Simpson 8oz approx (4ox X 2) 4.5 inches (11cm) Height approx 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 and unusual Art Nouveau Letter / Stationary Box externally decorated with intertwined organic forms of stems of flowers Internally fitted into various  More »

A wonderful and unusual Art Nouveau Letter / Stationary Box externally decorated with intertwined organic forms of stems of flowers Internally fitted into various pigeon-holes to take letters etc... Circa: 1890 Origin: UK Dimensions: 7.25 inches (18cm)  Width x 7 inches (17.5cm) Depth x 10 inches (25.5cm) Height approx Provenance: Private Estate / Lincolnshire Condition: Good - References & Web Links http://www.huntfor.com/arthistory/c19th/artnouveau.htm 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 rare, large and impressive pair of large sterling solid silver Knife Rests Good grade silver - very heavy and substantial Full GB assay marks 5oz (4.55 Troy Ounces)  More »

A rare, large and impressive pair of large sterling solid silver Knife Rests Good grade silver - very heavy and substantial Full GB assay marks 5oz (4.55 Troy Ounces) approx Silversmith: George Guest Signed: GG Circa: 1901 Origin: London Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire Condition: Very Good Dimensions: 3 inches (7.5cm) Width X 2 inches (5cm) Height approx 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 electroplated Jewellery Box / Casket by the famouse German manufacturers WMF of classical / Nouveau style - medium size and in good condition Slight rubbing to high  More »

An electroplated Jewellery Box / Casket by the famouse German manufacturers WMF of classical / Nouveau style - medium size and in good condition Slight rubbing to high points and the interior appears to have been replaced for a red satin (probably in the 70's by the material) - very slight mark on right front Signed: WMF (full mark) Circa: 1900 Origin: Germany Provenance: Private Estate / Yorkshire Condition: Good Dimensions: 5.5 inches (14cm) max Width x 5.5 inches (14cm)) Height X 4 inches (10cm) Depth approx Nice collectable Box WMF - WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK: HISTORY In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from Geislingen, joined forces with the Schweizer Brothers to form the "Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer" in Geislingen. This was the second company to be founded by Straub - previously in 1850, from the nucleus of a small repair workshop, which he had set up to work on the construction of Geislingen's famous railway incline, he had founded the Maschinenfabrik Geislingen. This company was involved mainly in manufacturing mill turbines and traded throughout Europe. As early as 1862, the young company distinguished itself by winning a gold medal at the World Exhibition in London. In 1866, following the departure of the brothers Louis and Friedrich Schweizer, the company was renamed Straub & Sohn" (Straub & Son). The company showroom, built in 1868 in Berlin, gradually evolved to become the company's first retail outlet. Three years later, the company was already employing 60 workers. By 1880, the number of employees had grown to approximately 200 and the company was already producing 960 different items. 1880 saw the merger between Straub & Sohn and "Ritter & Co.", Esslingen, to form a public limited company under the name of Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. At the time of the merger, Ritter & Co.'s Esslingen factory was already using the electroplating method of silver plating and had the more modern production facilities at its disposal. Straub's company, on the other hand, was the more profitable of the two. 1892 saw the development of a special technique for silver plating cutlery, whereby the silver is distributed in a way that, at the points of the cutlery most exposed to wear and tear, the coating is twice as thick as elsewhere. This process was patented and is still in use today. Known nowadays as 'Perfect Hard Silver plating' the technique remains exclusive to WMF. Under Carl Hugele the company gained international standing. At the turn of the century the factory in Geislingen employed 3,000 workers. By 1910, this number had already grown to 4,000, making WMF the largest company in Wurttemberg at this time. Sales catalogues were printed in twelve languages. Subsidiary companies in London, Warsaw and Vienna opened up export markets. Under the direction of Albert Mayer the WMF studio was influenced by the art nouveau style. The product range was modernized and considerably extended. In 1905 WMF acquired a majority holding of the Cologne company Orivit AG, which manufactured products from "Orivit", a tin alloy. 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 large Doulton Lambeth Jug decorated with dancing winged cherubs of barrel shape with artists marks for: Kate M Davies (ass), Jane Rumbol and Ethel Tranter. Impessed date:  More »

A large Doulton Lambeth Jug decorated with dancing winged cherubs of barrel shape with artists marks for: Kate M Davies (ass), Jane Rumbol and Ethel Tranter. Impessed date: 1883 and Doulton Lambeth impressed mark Possibly tiny repair to upper rim Circa: 1883 Origin: UK Mark: Impressed Mark Provenance: Private Estate / Lincolnshire Condition: Good Dimensions: 6.5 inches (16.5cm) max Width X 7.25 inches (18cm) Width approx 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 large ivory Page Turner of traditional form having an applied lion logo and initials (both with some fading) Some light ivory cracks on handle - as one would  More »

A very large ivory Page Turner of traditional form having an applied lion logo and initials (both with some fading) Some light ivory cracks on handle - as one would expect nothing bad Circa: Early 19th century Origin: UK Provenance: Private Estate / Lincolnshire Condition: Good - very slight flaking in a couple of places on the tip of the blade as one would expect - easy remedied an mentioned only for accuracy Dimensions: 16 inches (41cm) Length approx   « Less

A very fine sterling solid silver Presentation / salesman's sample cutlery set, each piece ornately engraved and cased in its original mahogany, red velvet lined Box. Each  More »

A very fine sterling solid silver Presentation / salesman's sample cutlery set, each piece ornately engraved and cased in its original mahogany, red velvet lined Box. Each piece has engraved initials (see image). Signed: G U Circa: 1866/67 Origin: Birmingham Provenance: Private Estate / Hampshire Condition: Very Good - Presentation box with movement; crack along the top Full GB assay marks Silversmith: George Unite 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 unusual Rockingham treacle glazed flask in the shape boot There is some conjecture as to its use, some saying it was a whiskey or gin flask, others saying that it  More »

An unusual Rockingham treacle glazed flask in the shape boot There is some conjecture as to its use, some saying it was a whiskey or gin flask, others saying that it would be to large in size to confortably fit into a pocket and therefore was used as a boot warmer filled with hot sand. Circa: 19th century Origin: UK Provenance: Private Estate / Lincolnshire Condition: Good Dimensions: 4.5 inches (11.5cm)  Width x 1.5 inches (4cm) Depth x 5.5 inches (14cm) Height approx 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 19th century large Cranberry Jug of good form and colour having a quarterfoil top rim, a bulbous flute body and a clear glass fluted handle - and fainter  More »

A great 19th century large Cranberry Jug of good form and colour having a quarterfoil top rim, a bulbous flute body and a clear glass fluted handle - and fainter ribbing base with partially polished pontil. Signed: Not signed Circa: 19th century Origin: UK Provenance: Private Estate / Lincolnshire Condition: Good Dimensions: 7 inches (18cm) max Width X 8 inches (20cm) Height approx 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