Antique Silver Plate : A pair Victorian cast Moorish Design Elkington Candlesticks A magnificent pair of Victorian cast silver plate Moorish Design Candlesticks by the  More »

Antique Silver Plate : A pair Victorian cast Moorish Design Elkington Candlesticks A magnificent pair of Victorian cast silver plate Moorish Design Candlesticks by the renown silversmith Elkington & Co. An identical pair of Candlesticks is currently on display in the Silver Galleries of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London 10.25 inches (26cm) height approx Circa : 1854 About as good as they get and by the creme de la creme of English silversmith's; Elkington & Co. Beautifully cast and unusually with cast bases rather than the usual filled or weighted base, these are solid and nice and heavy, standing well. The sticks are further enhanced with beautifully shaped bases and removable sconces/drip pans. Each has a full mark for Elkington and being Elkington lucky enough to include a date letter, these dates this pair (Gothic P inside a diamond shaped lozenge). Superb in every way and in excellent condition Bio Elkington & Co. was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England. It was founded by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s. It operated under the name G. R. Elkington & Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined the firm. It operated as Elkington, Mason, & Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason was terminated. The firm operated independently as Elkington & Co. from 1861 until 1963. It was then taken over by British Silverware, Ltd.. In 1971 British Silverware, Ltd. became a subsidiary of Delta Metal Co. Ltd.[1] Over the course of history it became very successful and was one of the prime producers of silver plating. Elkington received various royal warrants of appointments. One of their most famous pieces is the electrotype copy of the Jerningham Wine Cooler, at the Victoria & Albert Museum. References[edit] Lomas, Elizabeth (2001). Guide to the Archive of Art and Design, Victoria & Albert Museum. Taylor and Francis. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-57958-315-6. Further reading[edit] Simon, Jacob (February 2011). "British bronze sculpture founders and plaster figure makers, 1800-1980 - E". National Portrait Gallery.Extensive discussion of Elkington & Co..  Media related to Elkington & Co. at Wikimedia Commons   « Less

This Ming Chinese blue and white plate with bird decoration is 8-1/2" in diameter, 1-3/4" high. It has an amusing bird painted in the center, perhaps a crane, surrounded by  More »

This Ming Chinese blue and white plate with bird decoration is 8-1/2" in diameter, 1-3/4" high. It has an amusing bird painted in the center, perhaps a crane, surrounded by trees, little flying things and a ship on the left. The border is hand painted with somewhat abstract flower designs and diamond shaped lozenges. The color is deep blue on a grayish ground. The bottom of the plate or bowl has a characteristic base with messy glaze and gritty remains of sand or other grit around the rim. The piece is heavily potted. It is a little wonky, that is to say, not perfectly level at the rim, probably a careless manufacturing flaw. The condition is very good for an antique that is about 400-500 years old, no cracks. There is a minor manufacturing flaw on the rim, visible at the upper left of the first picture, where it appears that there was a scrape in the pottery, and it was simply covered with glaze and fired. You could say that this adds to the charm. This is Swatow ware, produced in China for the Southeast Asian market during the Ming Period. It is almost like folk art pottery and an amazing survivor today.   « Less

Setting for 6, bone china tea service by Adderley, England. 6 cups, saucers and side plates, two large cake serving plates, sugar bowl and cream jug. Also an additional two  More »

Setting for 6, bone china tea service by Adderley, England. 6 cups, saucers and side plates, two large cake serving plates, sugar bowl and cream jug. Also an additional two saucers and side plates spares. Twisted lobed body, a beautiful pale mint colour with gilded rims and a pattern of blue daisies. Strangely, the creamer jug is yellower than the rest of the set, but carries the same pattern number. Not a very noticeable thing. All in excellent condition. Circa 1950 to 1962.   « Less

Beautiful early Victorian plate. No maker's marks, but in the Rockingham style, with handled sides, gilding and self-embossed scrolls to borders. (Commonly, only a few plates  More »

Beautiful early Victorian plate. No maker's marks, but in the Rockingham style, with handled sides, gilding and self-embossed scrolls to borders. (Commonly, only a few plates in a dinner service bore the maker's marks, the rest were plain or had just a pattern number). Plate measures 28 cm wide and 23 cm deep (11 inches by 9 inches). Excellent condition - the tab glue marks on the rear shown in the photos, have since been cleaned off.   « Less

1930s pressed Depression glass small dish, scalloped sun-ray edges, geometric sides and sun-burst bottom. Measures 11.1 cm diameter and 3.2 cm high (4.3/8 inches by 1.1/4  More »

1930s pressed Depression glass small dish, scalloped sun-ray edges, geometric sides and sun-burst bottom. Measures 11.1 cm diameter and 3.2 cm high (4.3/8 inches by 1.1/4 inches). No chips or cracks, but has a scratch to the inside bottom.   « Less

Very nice tall cut crystal pickle jar and lid. Probably Edwardian period, circa 1901-1910. Starburst top and bottom, cross-hatched design to sides, standing on circular foot.  More »

Very nice tall cut crystal pickle jar and lid. Probably Edwardian period, circa 1901-1910. Starburst top and bottom, cross-hatched design to sides, standing on circular foot. Minor very tiny nip on rim, and small shallow mark under base. Measures 18cm by 8.5 cm (7 inches by 3.1/2 inches). Very elegant.   « Less

Large crystal bottle and stopper - narrow neck, so either for perfume or drink (although quite small for drink). Swag, lobe and cross-hatch decoration to sides, faceted  More »

Large crystal bottle and stopper - narrow neck, so either for perfume or drink (although quite small for drink). Swag, lobe and cross-hatch decoration to sides, faceted stopper rising to a point, and starburst base. Measures 14.5 cm high and 9 cm diameter. Good heavy weight. Very nice condition, only very minor frit to top of stopper point. Some white staining inside, may come out with treatment.   « Less

Pair of early 20th century Pall Mall tumblers, quite tall at 12 cm high and 7.5 cm diameter. Typical Pall Mall very fine glass with etched design. Excellent condition.

Pair of early 20th century Pall Mall tumblers, quite tall at 12 cm high and 7.5 cm diameter. Typical Pall Mall very fine glass with etched design. Excellent condition.   « Less

Contemporary Lighting : A large Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Brumbury lamp - 1969 A wonderful large Luigi Massoni designer Table Lamp created in 1969 for Guzzini entitled The  More »

Contemporary Lighting : A large Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Brumbury lamp - 1969 A wonderful large Luigi Massoni designer Table Lamp created in 1969 for Guzzini entitled The Brumbury Lamp, having a white lacquered and chrome base with a brown methacrylate Mushroom/flying saucer shaped diffuser. With three light sockets around the cylinder and a forth at the top A rare opportunity to purchase this timeless iconic Light Sculpture Good overall vintage condition with a small flake to the inside of the shade (see last image, also a small piece of the rubber separator (between the chrome and white) missing but both very easy to put right - it does not have the original Guzzini multi-switch which again should be easy to find a similar modern one Circa: 1969 19.5 inches (49cm) dia X 17 inches (43cm) height approx Pick up preferred but will ship (will have to pack into two boxes to protect the shade). Pick up NW6 / London - for shipping price please contact us   « Less

Art Deco Lighting : A good Art Lamp having deep moulded glass Shade - 1920's-30's A good and very attractive Art Deco Table Lable having a good deep moulded frosted and  More »

Art Deco Lighting : A good Art Lamp having deep moulded glass Shade - 1920's-30's A good and very attractive Art Deco Table Lable having a good deep moulded frosted and clear glass shade with strong Art Deco design stood on a silvered base again of Art Deco Form Probably French or German Good Antique Condition - shade has the usual nibbles where it is held in the gallery (not visible when placed) - the holder looks period and genuine - it has been rewired probably in the 1950's-60's and has a recent safety label - light wear to base all commensurate with age and mentioned for accuracy - no plug or switch however. Circa: 1920's - 30's 8 inches (20.5cm) dia approx 2.1 kilos unpacked   « Less