An attractive silver plate Coffee Pot of Art Deco design having half fluting and gadrooning stood of four ball feet 8 inches (20cm) Width X 5 inches (12.5cm) Depth X 9  More »

An attractive silver plate Coffee Pot of Art Deco design having half fluting and gadrooning stood of four ball feet 8 inches (20cm) Width X 5 inches (12.5cm) Depth X 9 inches (22.5cm) Height approx Signed: William Hutton & Sons Circa: 1910 -20 Origin: Birmingham / UK Provenance: Private Estate / Bournemouth Condition: Very Good WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS Sheffield The firm was established in Birmingham in 1800 by William Hutton, and was transferred to Sheffield in 1832. After the founder's death the business was continued under the style of William Hutton by his son William Carr Hutton. The firm was transformed in William Hutton & Sons in 1864 and William Hutton & Sons Ltd from 1893 to 1930. In 1930 goodwill transferred to James Dixon & Sons Ltd. The firm used the trade mark CROSS ARROWS (6 or 8 arrows) after the acquisition of Creswick & Co (c. 1900). The firm used ther trade mark ANGLE PLATE price excludes shipping   « Less

A good pair of 19th century brass Candlesticks with ejectors, very good proportions attractive pair of Candlesticks From a large private collection recently acquired and  More »

A good pair of 19th century brass Candlesticks with ejectors, very good proportions attractive pair of Candlesticks From a large private collection recently acquired and will be listing of the next few weeks. 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) Height approx Circa: Victorian Origin: UK Provenance: Private Estate / London Condition: Good price excludes shipping   « Less

A pair of Art Deco brass Deer and Stag Figures From a large private collection recently acquired and will be listing of the next few weeks. Sand cast 6 inches (15 cm)  More »

A pair of Art Deco brass Deer and Stag Figures From a large private collection recently acquired and will be listing of the next few weeks. Sand cast 6 inches (15 cm) Width X 7 inches (17.5 cm) Height max approx Circa: Art Deco Origin:UK Provenance: Private Estate / London Condition: Good Price excludes shipping   « Less

Early 1900’s cast brass door hardware sets in a classic egg-and-dart design. Featuring very detailed casting, this antique hardware is heavy and excellent quality.  More »

Early 1900’s cast brass door hardware sets in a classic egg-and-dart design. Featuring very detailed casting, this antique hardware is heavy and excellent quality. The doorplates and doorknobs both feature an egg-and-dart border with a textured center. The door knobs are 2 ¼” in diameter and 2” deep; the plates are 7 ¼” by 2 ½”. Each set includes two backplates and a pair of knobs with their connecting spindle and set screws (enough hardware for one door). THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH SET; THERE IS NOW ONE SET AVAILABLE. Antique locks or modern latches for use with these sets are also available. NDKS87-RW   « Less

A quirky Art Deco Novelty pottery miniature figure of a Deco Arm Chair used as a cigarette rest Great miniature novelty item 3 inches (7cm) Width X 3 inches (7cm) X 3  More »

A quirky Art Deco Novelty pottery miniature figure of a Deco Arm Chair used as a cigarette rest Great miniature novelty item 3 inches (7cm) Width X 3 inches (7cm) X 3 inches (7cm) Height approx   « Less

A rare shaped Jug wiith Bruce Bairnsfather 'Old Bill' cartoon World War 1 soldier by Grimwades with the inscription; when the 'ell is it to be strawberries' and signature  More »

A rare shaped Jug wiith Bruce Bairnsfather 'Old Bill' cartoon World War 1 soldier by Grimwades with the inscription; when the 'ell is it to be strawberries' and signature of Bruce Bairnsfather circa. 1917-18 6 inches (15 cm ) Height   « Less

A good quality, shaped ends 3 bottle Victorian Tantalus of classic form the lockable top cover being silver plated with attractive silver plated side discs and  More »

A good quality, shaped ends 3 bottle Victorian Tantalus of classic form the lockable top cover being silver plated with attractive silver plated side discs and details Initials to the centre name plate - 3 X diamond cut decanters with faceted stoppers Signed: Full Atkin Brothers stamped marks - Patent - Hobbs & Co, London, Lever (lock) Slight wear commensurate with age as one would expect - Very Good quality Victorian Tantalus 14 inches (35.5cm) Width X 6 inches (15.5cm) Depth X 12 inches (30.5cm) Height Circa: Victorian Origin: UK Provenance: Private Estate / London Condition: Good HOBBS HART AND CO. LTD. STAFFA ROAD, LEYTON. Makers of "Lever" and "Patent Protector" locks for all purposes. Alfred C. Hobbs was an American who came to England in 1851 as a salesman with Day and Newell when they came to exhibit at the Crystal Palace Exhibition. He had also become an acknowledged master at picking locks and took on the challenge of picking a Bramah padlock. It took him 51 hours in 16 working days, after which he could open the lock in an hour. The Arbitrators awarded him the prize of 200 guineas. With this money, and the invaluable publicity he had received, he went into business as a lockmaker in Cheapside, London. The company started in 1851 and was formally registered as Hobbs and Co. in 1852. But by 1855 it had become Hobbs, Ashley and Co. Soon the name changed to Hobbs, Ashley and Fortescue, with an address at 97 Cheapside. It is not clear whether they moved or Cheapside altered, but the address for ninety years was 76 Cheapside. They used advanced machine methods and were highly successful. In 1860 Hobbs returned to America and went on to patent many machines. Before he left, British pride was somewhat restored when one of the Chubb workmen picked a Hobbs Lock. Hobbs had never intended to stay in England and, when Ashley died in1860, he had no difficulty in disposing of a thriving business to John Mathias Hart. It is not known if Hobbs was any relation to Thomas Hart or if either were related to William Albert Hart, who was a director from 1908 to 1910. Hobbs had stipulated that his name should always head the Company so it became Hobbs, Hart and Co. in 1860. Hart died in 1887 and the firm became a limited company. Hobbs retained an interest in the company: he returned in 1872 to celebrate the 21st anniversary, held at the Crystal Palace which had, by then, been moved to Sydenham. Alfred Hobbs died in 1891. According to Peter Cowie (Locks and Keys, July 1995) the company became a member of the Chubb group in 1954. But Peter Gunn writes to us that "according to my information Chubb took over in 1956. When I transferred to Chubb's Lock Sales Department in 1968, there were still 2 or 3 ex-Hobbs employees working at Chubb Head Office, handling enquiries for Hobbs locks. Chubb kept the Leyton factory going until about 1961, after which manufacture of Hobbs products was transferred to the Chubb Lock Works in Wolverhampton".   « Less

A very pretty Victorian Blushware Jug and decorated in gilt and fine jewelling with flora This is an extraordinary pretty Jug - buyer will be completely  More »

A very pretty Victorian Blushware Jug and decorated in gilt and fine jewelling with flora This is an extraordinary pretty Jug - buyer will be completely delighted Condition: Good - internal light crazing as expected and a small flake under the glaze from time of manufacture - this is not easily noticed unless you are looking for it (as I obviously have to). Manufacture quality is particularly good, in my view far superior to even the fine Carlton or Devon pieces I have handled 8 inches (20cm) Height approx   « Less

This is an authentic WWII Liberty Ship Binnacle maufactured by C.G. Conn Ltd., Elkhart, Indiana, ca 1942. Liberty Ships, especially early in the War, fought peril not just  More »

This is an authentic WWII Liberty Ship Binnacle maufactured by C.G. Conn Ltd., Elkhart, Indiana, ca 1942. Liberty Ships, especially early in the War, fought peril not just from U-Boats, I-Boats, Flotillas and Aircraft, they were with minimal escort and had to deal with the elements as well. The Men and the ships were as tough as they come. This Binnacle is no exception, prominent on the bridge facing fog, storm or torpedo, the amazing thing is how elegant these binnacles were. Built of Brass and teak along classic lines. This Binnacle is a classic in great condition, complete with: All Brass elements, Hood, Flinders tube, Orginal Manufacturers Plate, U.S, Navy Lionel Corp. Mark I Compass, dated 1941; Inclinometer, Binnacle floor bolts, and an extremely rare brass Compensating Control box. This one has it all. It was purchased, and restored, from U.S. Navy Salvage in 1972, this Binnacle has been in my collection for 40 years. Let me know if you have any questions.   « Less

A charming pair of antique single-arm sconces, made and signed by Riddle and dating from the 1920’s. Accented with red and blue, these sconces feature a textured  More »

A charming pair of antique single-arm sconces, made and signed by Riddle and dating from the 1920’s. Accented with red and blue, these sconces feature a textured backplate with ornamented with vines; the bobeches and the edges of the backplate are ornamented with leaves and berries. These wall lamps are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. We kept the original nonfunctioning turn switches for nostalgia’s sake; however, we will gladly replace them with new ones if desired. The sconces measure 9 ¾” tall, 4 ¼” wide, and project 4 ½” from the wall. NSP599-RW   « Less