Antique Irish Treen Ale Jug: A superior & substantial coopered Jug C.19thC A superior and substantial very fine quality coopered Ale Jug made for the Irish market having  More »

Antique Irish Treen Ale Jug: A superior & substantial coopered Jug C.19thC A superior and substantial very fine quality coopered Ale Jug made for the Irish market having silver plated bands, unusually mounted diagonally engraved with birds, butterflies and flora, also having an acorn finial and an incredible well detailed Bacchus Mask spout. The inside ceramic insulator looking as if unused and bearing both the Irish retailers shield for Austin of Dublin and the makers marks for John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham. Good Antique Condition with wear to the silver plate and usual shrinkage at two of the staves leaving small gaps which is usual to find - please view images Reflections and polish in images Circa: 1870-80's This is a large heavy, substantial and extraordinary item weighing 3 kilos unpackaged - pick up welcome NW6/London 11 inches (28.5cm) height approx X 6.75 inches (17cm) dia approx MARKS - HALLMARKS - HISTORY A business established in Birmingham before 1864 as Grinsell & Bourne. When the partnership was dissolved (1871), John Grinsell started a new business with his sons (Thomas Bywater Grinsell, James Erazmus Grinsell, Lorenzo Grinsell and Joseph Charles Grinsell) as John Grinsell & Sons. The firm was active at Victoria Works, 57 Tower Street, St. George's, Birmingham. Show rooms were opened at 13 Charterhouse Street, Holborn Circus, London and 73 West Nile Street, Glasgow. In 1905c. the firm was converted to John Grinsell & Sons Ltd. Later the firm was purchased by Barker Ellis & Co Ltd. The trade mark "Cupid standing on a scroll" was registered in 1879. The firm was specialized in the manufacture of silver-mounted glass or stoneware items. CHRONOLOGY Grinsell & Bourne c. 1864 - 1871 John Grinsell & Sons 1871 - 1905 John Grinsell & Sons Ltd 1905 - c. 1920   « Less

Antique Treen : A Victorian Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers C.19C An attractive Victorian 3 drawer Chest of Georgian shape having stained string and bone pulls  More »

Antique Treen : A Victorian Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers C.19C An attractive Victorian 3 drawer Chest of Georgian shape having stained string and bone pulls (handles). Circa: 19th century Good Antique untouched Condition requiring minimal aesthetics to bring it up : points noting is chips to bone pulls, age cracking (dated repair maybe?) on top left side beading, tiny stable crack (old repair maybe?) to back top right side mentioned for accuracy - please view images and ask any questions if necessary - this item has been untouched and is considered a trade / collector item - buyer will be delighted 11.25 inches (29cm) height X 10.25 inches (26cm) width X 7.5 inches (19cm) depth approx   « 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 North 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

Original antique sconces with an original antique brass finish. The metal framed amber shades are really quite lovely when lit with nice contrasting crystal drops below.  More »

Original antique sconces with an original antique brass finish. The metal framed amber shades are really quite lovely when lit with nice contrasting crystal drops below. With a strong bulb, they give an ambiance that is just lovely. Not easy to find quality like this. The contrast of the BRASS body is quite striking. These sconces have a rich formality, and yet just have so much nice detail. So unusual and so striking. We took our picture with a mere 15 watt bulb so the camera lens would focus on the entire sconce and shade detail...not get blown out by too strong of bulb. These sconces have been completely re-wired in our UL shop with new medium base, normal, porcelain sockets and all new wire. A mounting kit will be supplied. Measurements: Height: 14" Width: 4 5⁄8" Projection: 7 ½" from the wall into the room. Price for the pair: $825.00 plus $25.00 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 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

Pair of cloak pins or fibulas, probably Moroccan or other North African origin. Made in pot silver with applied filigree decoration. One has a coral bead, the other a pale  More »

Pair of cloak pins or fibulas, probably Moroccan or other North African origin. Made in pot silver with applied filigree decoration. One has a coral bead, the other a pale green agate. Each measures 8.3 cm long and 4 cm wide.   « Less

Angular crystal scent bottle in the Art Deco manner. Screw top with glass wand. Made for full strength perfume (not eau de toilette or similar). Measures 8 cm high, by 6.2 cm  More »

Angular crystal scent bottle in the Art Deco manner. Screw top with glass wand. Made for full strength perfume (not eau de toilette or similar). Measures 8 cm high, by 6.2 cm by 3.7 cm. Excellent condition. No wear at all to base, so possibly quite modern. Very stylish.   « Less

Superb 19thC Master painting. A charming dog puppies portrait painting " Best Friends". Directly from a high quality Paris' estate collection. " Fresh to the Market"  More »

Superb 19thC Master painting. A charming dog puppies portrait painting " Best Friends". Directly from a high quality Paris' estate collection. " Fresh to the Market" Oil on canvas, relined and cleaned. Superb colours and composition. Remark after listing: the colours of the jpg's on the screen are too "yellowish", the real colours of the painting are much more beautiful! By Vincent De Vos ( 1829-1875) Signed lower left " V De Vos " and dated 1865. Vincent De Vos is highly listed and rising in value. Artist Biography: Joos Vincent de Vos (1829–1875) was a Belgian artist who specialized in paintings of animals. Vincent de Vos was born in Kortrijk, Belgium in 1829 to father Jan Eugene Vos a miller, and mother Marie Anne Verhaeghe. He studied at the Kortrijk Academy under religious artist Philip De White, and Edward Woutermaetens, also a painter of animals. At the academy, his early works won medals for composition in 1848, antique images in 1849, anatomy in 1851, and the gold medal for perspective in 1852.[1] In 1870 he spent time in Roman Campagna, Italy. But, eventually he settled down in his home town of Kortrijk, where he set up his studio, which most described a small zoo. He kept dogs, wolves, foxes, monkeys and even a camel. Small sized painting of oil on panel was the majority of his works.[1] His work was successful commercially, and was exhibited primarily in Belgium and France. He was specialised in dog portrait paintings and genre scenes with dogs and monkeys. He died in Kortrijk on 5 October 1875. In a great state, ready to hang. Just had a cleaning up and varnished. The frame is from around 1960, a high quality frame. The paintings by Vincent De Vos can be found in all major art collections and museum all over the world. He is listed in all major art references, his paintings are sold at Christies, Bonhams at very high prices,... He is listed in Davenport's for over 14,000US$. Dimensions: of the frame: 19.5" x 24.8" ( 49 x 63 cm), of the painting: 14.4" x 19.5" ( 36.5 x 49.5cm) This painting comes with a full coa and a value estimation of 15,000 US$ We can sell for a quite lower price, a great art investment. Shipping to the US with internat express ( to your door and with internet tracking) included in the selling price. We ship worldwide. A great investment at a quite low price, will be sold to the first serious offer. Has to leave quickly, will be sold quite fast for a charming romantic 19thC dog portrait painting.   « Less

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Superb early 19thC French master painting. Great romantic dog portrait painting " a dog with pink ribbon posing" . Directly from a high quality estate collection. " Fresh  More »

Superb early 19thC French master painting. Great romantic dog portrait painting " a dog with pink ribbon posing" . Directly from a high quality estate collection. " Fresh to the market" Oil on canvas. From 1868. Superb colours and composition. By the listed French master Leonie Leva ( 19thC) signed " Leonie Leva" and dated 1868 at the right of the painting. A very charming dog portrait painting. . The paintings by Leonie Leva are extremely rare on the art market. Her quality paintings, certainly his superb quality dog portrait painting is exceptional. Her paintings are so rare as she was a member of a rich noble family, and painted only for fun and friends. It is very rare on the art market to find such an early dog portrait painting, namely 1868. And very rare to find an oval form dog portrait painting. I do not know the breed of this doggy. In the original state, in the original frame. It has minor inpaintings in the green background part. In this background part, the painting is not "stetched" enough. As this canvas is so old, we choose to leave it this way. This painting has been cleaned for 95% and varnished. The "face " of the dog is in perfect condition, no restorations. In an almost perfect state, ready to hang. A great art investment, extremely rare.. . Dimensions: of the (oval) frame: 19.3" x 16.9" ( 49 x 43 cm), of the painting: 16.1" x 13.4" ( 41 x 34 cm) This painting comes with a full coa and a value estimation of 8,000US$ We can sell for a quite lower price, a great art investment. Shipping to the US with internat express ( to your door and with internet tracking) included in the selling price. We ship worldwide. A great investment at a quite low price, will be sold to the first serious offer. Has to leave quickly, will be sold quite fast for a charming romantic high quality dog portrait painting from high qualit   « Less

Vintage oak keg on its own stand. Banded with plated rings, and having a bronze metal spigot. Traditionally, you filled the barrel with liquid (water perhaps) and waited for  More »

Vintage oak keg on its own stand. Banded with plated rings, and having a bronze metal spigot. Traditionally, you filled the barrel with liquid (water perhaps) and waited for the oak to expand. When the rings were tight, or hammered tight, it would be waterproof, and could be then emptied and re-filled with alcohol. It's a long time since this one was used for spirits, and it may not "take up' and become tight, so selling as decorative only. The barrel measures 45 cm long and 30.5 cm diameter, and on its stand it is 48 cm high. Very good condition.   « Less