Carved snuff bottle with figures at a table - one side drinking, and one side gaming. Bottle measures 6.7 cm high by 4 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep. Excellent condition.

Carved snuff bottle with figures at a table - one side drinking, and one side gaming. Bottle measures 6.7 cm high by 4 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep. Excellent condition.   « Less

Postcard from a soldier, J. Eastwood, from France on July 22nd 1918, just four months before WWI ended. No stamps, but it is addressed to Miss M A Eastwood, of 2ACollingwood  More »

Postcard from a soldier, J. Eastwood, from France on July 22nd 1918, just four months before WWI ended. No stamps, but it is addressed to Miss M A Eastwood, of 2ACollingwood Street, Ponsonby, Auckland. It just reads "From J.Eastwood, France. All's well, July 22nd." There are some other pencil notations also. These cards, known as WWI Silks were sewn mainly in Belgium and France and mounted into paper card frames for the soldiers to send home. This one shows the flag colours of the Allies. Very good condition, one little dirt patch and a very slight yellowing to one corner.   « Less

Pretty bone china decanter label for Gin. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Gilded edges. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England,  More »

Pretty bone china decanter label for Gin. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Gilded edges. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England, circa 1930s to about 60s.   « Less

Pretty bone china decanter label for Brandy. Gilded edges. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England,  More »

Pretty bone china decanter label for Brandy. Gilded edges. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England, circa 1930s to about 60s.   « Less

Pretty bone china decanter label for Rum. Gilded edges. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England,  More »

Pretty bone china decanter label for Rum. Gilded edges. Measures 4.4 cm by 5.2 cm wide. Metal chain suspension. Excellent condition. Made by Crown Staffordshire, England, circa 1930s to about 60s.   « Less

A very neat shell motif British theatre chandelier. This chandelier (and sconces that match it) are often called Odeon Lights, since the main movie house chain in Britain  More »

A very neat shell motif British theatre chandelier. This chandelier (and sconces that match it) are often called Odeon Lights, since the main movie house chain in Britain has named all their theatres Odeon . In fact... Odeon is often a synonymous term for a movie theatre, i.e. " Let's go to the Odeon ." This chandelier was used with frosted, amber, and even pink tinted shades around the turn of the century. In older British theaters, you can still see them existing where they have been for over half a century or more. We have rewired this chandelier to UL American standards in our UL listed shop, with a new American center socket cluster for three bulbs. One bulb lights each shade, so 300 watts can be achieved with this chandelier if 100 watt bulbs are used. There is minor rubbing on the frame (pictured) due to its age, which should not affect the impression of the fixture, but we thought to mention it. The chandelier is ready to hang with an American standard light mounting kit which we will supply. Measurements: •Height: 22" tall, measured from the top of the canopy to the bottom of the finial. •Width: 14 ½" Price: $874.50 for the chandelier, complete with the amber shades shown, plus $50.00 for Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and International Customers: We gladly ship our listings to customers worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated and invoiced separately on a per-order basis. We complete the necessary paperwork to export our products. You are responsible for any additional paperwork required and any duty or customs fees. If you would like a shipping quote before purchase, please contact us...we would be happy to provide one!   « Less

Antique Silver and Old Sheffiel Plate : A good Mathew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate Chamberstick with Snuffer and a solid silver and steel Wick Trimmer - C.1800 A good sized  More »

Antique Silver and Old Sheffiel Plate : A good Mathew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate Chamberstick with Snuffer and a solid silver and steel Wick Trimmer - C.1800 A good sized Old Sheffield Plate (Fused / Rolled Plate) Chamberstick and Snuffer having gadrooned edging, upright supports, thumbpiece with demi lion crest, removavable drip pan and Snuffer - bearing the twin suns makers marks for Mathew Boulton, along with a pair of Georgian solid silver and steel Wick Trimmers The upright supports are designed to hold a pair of scissors with box type Wick Trimmers which we have kept together as they came in together and fit good Circa: 1800 - please see images Very Good Antique Condition - the Old Sheffield silver plate in great condition being bled obly on a few edges and the top section of the snuffer with a little underneath. A few small age related dinks as expected and commensurate with age, a few light sratches mentioned for accurracy - this piece is in very good antique condition buyer will be delighted Stamped Makers Marks for Mathew Boulton - Twin Suns - please see images 6 inches (15.5cm) base dia X 4 inches (10cm) height approx Along with a very attractive pair of Solid Silver and Steel scissor type Wick Timmers the handles in solid silver with thread decoration and ring handles, the steel with Scissor Box for extinquishing th flame and trimming the wick, the hightly attractive 'arrow head' tip for digging out the wick prior to trimming.and a small leg Circa: 18th century No Hallmarks - handle solid silver rest steel 5.25 inches (13.5cm) length approx Good Antique Condition - ring handles a bit mis-formed and a little movement on hinge both doees not distract and as expected commensurate with age MARKS - HALLMARKS - HISTORY Boulton was not a "goldsmith" or a "silversmith" in the accepted sense, yet for his achievements and services to the craft of goldsmithing he is fully worthy of inclusion in the list of great English goldsmiths. Matthew Boulton was born in Birmingham on 3 September 1728. His father Matthew Boulton (senior) was a "toy maker" and silver stamper specialized in the production of shoe-buckles.  Boulton junior was taken into partnership in 1749 and was left in sole charge of the business after the death of his father in 1759.  Boulton had the ambition to establish a manufacturing complex where craftsmen in the various branches of the "toy" trade would work together under one roof, enabling him to reap both wholesale and retail profits. In 1761 he realized his project purchasing a one-hundred- year-lease of the "Soho" estate at Handswoth Heath (two miles from Snow Hilton the Wolverhampton Road).  In 1762 Boulton took into unofficial partnership John Fothergill who would act as a travelling salesman to advertise his wares and the factory moved to Soho in the same year.  The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances, including , of course, silver. In 1762 Soho factory began to produce articles in "Sheffield" plate and one of the first to adopt "Sterling silver thread" edging which prevent to reveal the underlying copper.  Boulton soon became the largest manufacturer of "Sheffield plate" of the country expanding the business of Soho manufactory in the production of bijouterie, objects d'art and de virtue, in ormolu, pinchbeck and tortoise-shell, and in clocks.  In 1765 Boulton began the manufacture of pieces in solid silver, being obliged to send every piece of plate to Chester to be marked (Chester was the nearest assay office, 72 miles away from Birmingham). Boulton was the promoter a petition obtaining in 1773 the Royal Assent to assay silver in Birmingham (the same was for Sheffield).  Boulton & Fothergill entered their joint mark consisting of their initials, MB before IF. After the death of Fothergill (1782) Boulton punched his plate with his initials alone.  When manufacturers of plated ware were permitted to register their marks at the Assay Office in Sheffield (1784), Boulton registered his mark of "twin suns" under the name Boulton M. & Co.  The most important designers for Boulton plate in the neo-classic taste were Robert Adams and James Wyatt.  Matthew Boulton died on 17 August 1809.  The mark MB continued to be used by Matthew Boulton Plate Co until 1832.    « Less

Antique Pottery : A large Tyneside Sunderland Lustre Jug C. early 19thC An Antique large and good early 19th century Sunderland Lustre Jug having a brightly coloured view  More »

Antique Pottery : A large Tyneside Sunderland Lustre Jug C. early 19thC An Antique large and good early 19th century Sunderland Lustre Jug having a brightly coloured view of the Iron Bridge in Sunderland with text "A west view of the Iron Bridge at Sunderland, begun 24th Sept 1793 opened 9th August 1796" also to the sides of this various small panels of further text "Cast Iron 214", "Wrought 4.6 tons", "height 100 feet" and "span ???", and some hand paint floral decoration. On one side is a nautical verse with Ships and Anchors (see image for verse) with applied hand painted decoration. The other side with a freindship nautical Verse (see relevant image), again with hand painted decoration The purple lustre of good strong colour, circa around 1820 from the Nort East of England Good Antique Condition with a tight hairline through center of base, probably from time of manufacture (please see image) and some paint flakes from the hand painted decoration (we have shown these in images to help. other hairlines Mentioned for accuracy as expected light wear to the top rim and handle, surfaces scratches commensurate with age and also a miniscule nibble on spout As Sunderland lustre go this giant Jug in in great condition with no other damage, and no restoration. Please view images - A great piece for the Collector 8.5 inches (22cm) height X 10.5 inches (27cm) max width   « Less

These interesting sconces can be used in either Art Deco or Arts and Crafts décor scheme. The metal is finished in a rich copper bronze look, while the interesting rich  More »

These interesting sconces can be used in either Art Deco or Arts and Crafts décor scheme. The metal is finished in a rich copper bronze look, while the interesting rich colored shades gives a definite impression. The shades are really quite interesting...amber color glass with some embossed pattern designs. There are windows without pattern alternating between stippled designs. Electrical: These sconces have been totally re-wired in our UL shop. Candelabrum porcelain sockets for everyday small base candelabra bulbs were installed in each. Original rayon covered twist wire was used for an antique appearance. The sconce mounts with one normal sconce mounting all thread to a normal electrical box from within the case. All mounting hardware will be supplied. Measurements: Height: 10" Width: 5" including the shade. Projection: 7 ¾" from the wall into the room. Price for the pair: $357.50 plus $25.00 for careful packing and Ground Shipping within the contiguous 48 states. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and International Customers: We gladly ship our listings to customers worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated and invoiced separately after purchase. We complete the necessary paperwork to export our products. You are responsible for any additional paperwork required and any duty or customs fees. If you would like a shipping quote before purchase, please contact us...we would be happy to provide one!   « Less

Noritake-style fine porcelain vase, hexagonal shape with round bulbous top section. Tube-lined decoration encrusted with gilding. Maker's mark is for I.E. & C. Co, Japan. It  More »

Noritake-style fine porcelain vase, hexagonal shape with round bulbous top section. Tube-lined decoration encrusted with gilding. Maker's mark is for I.E. & C. Co, Japan. It is marked "Painted" (that is, handpainted). Vase measures 24 cm high by 10.5 cm diameter. Excellent condition, with a little wear to the gilding around the neck rim. Early 20th century.   « Less