Late 19th century, sticks partridge wood condition is very good silver is not hallmarked but tests for silver which though having a blemish still looks impressive, overall  More »

Late 19th century, sticks partridge wood condition is very good silver is not hallmarked but tests for silver which though having a blemish still looks impressive, overall length is 83 cm, length across handle being 12 cm, stick diameter from handle 2 cm tapering down to ferrule 16 mm, from steel tip to top of handle being 76 cm, a very firm and strong and sturdy walking stick, offering free delivery UK reference ACD1 Tel: 07505 165 843 International Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com   « Less

Quality London maker of the late 19th and early part of the twentieth century, made some of the finest walking sticks of the time, this one’s no exception, the silver  More »

Quality London maker of the late 19th and early part of the twentieth century, made some of the finest walking sticks of the time, this one’s no exception, the silver collar hallmark is rubbed so difficult to give exact date but consider early part of the Great War, total length of 92 cm length across handle 12 cm sticks diameter from handle 18 mm tapering down to the ferrule 15 cm, the wood is ebony, from steel tip to top of handle being 88 cm, offering free delivery UK, reference BC7. Tel: 07505 165 843 International Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com   « Less

This is a peddle powered antique sharpening stone. Excellent working condition with grinding wheel in good shape.

This is a peddle powered antique sharpening stone. Excellent working condition with grinding wheel in good shape.   « Less

SOLD Antique 19th century Victorian paper knife - letter opener, in the form of a cavalry sword with a scabbard. The hilt is with a four bar guard, ribbed grip, with an  More »

SOLD Antique 19th century Victorian paper knife - letter opener, in the form of a cavalry sword with a scabbard. The hilt is with a four bar guard, ribbed grip, with an integral back piece. MEASUREMENTS: The overall length in the scabbard is approximately: 24.4 cm (9 5/8 in). The overall length of the sword without the scabbard is approximately: 23 cm (9 1/8 in). CONDITION: The sword is in good condition considering its age, over 100 years old, except for minor dents to the lower part of the scabbard. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Antique18th century Afsharid Dynasty Persian paper-mache, polychrome lacquer Islamic pen-box Qalamdan of superb quality. Details: All sides are finely hand painted in gold  More »

Antique18th century Afsharid Dynasty Persian paper-mache, polychrome lacquer Islamic pen-box Qalamdan of superb quality. Details: All sides are finely hand painted in gold with various flowers on a polychrome background. Condition: The rim of the tray head slightly damaged with trace of the old restoration. The lacquer is in good condition except for some minor chips. DIMENSIONS: Overall length 26.5 cm (10 3/8 in).Width: 6cm (2 3/8. High: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in) ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Nice old item consider 19th century carved from heavy wood consider rosewood has 3ft diameter item very heavy

Nice old item consider 19th century carved from heavy wood consider rosewood has 3ft diameter item very heavy   « Less

AWESOME 2 MAN CROSSCUT SAW WITH HANDLES BEAUTIFUL USED CONDITION DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!!! *FREE SHIPPING* AFTER PAYMENT RECEIVED Crosscut saws have  More »

AWESOME 2 MAN CROSSCUT SAW WITH HANDLES BEAUTIFUL USED CONDITION DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!!! *FREE SHIPPING* AFTER PAYMENT RECEIVED Crosscut saws have been in use around the world since historic times, with the design of the saws (the cutting surfaces, the bow and shape of the saw, and the handles) changing over time to accommodate differences in the types of trees being cut, changes in metallurgy technology, and the application of experience. Records exist of crosscut saws in use during the ROMAN EMPIRE although not widely. They came into wide usage in Europe in the middle of the 15th century. Early saws had a plain tooth pattern until the M tooth pattern was developed in 15th century south Germany. Prior to about 1880 crosscut saws were primarily used for bucking, with axes used to fell trees. Starting in Pennsylvania about 1880, loggers began using the saws for felling trees as well. Despite the modern chainsaw, they are still in wide use around the world, not only in competition matches against chainsaws but also in regular, real-life usage since they afford certain advantages over gasoline-powered saws.   « Less

DeLaval Cream Separator Patented July 28, 1908 L.T. Savage New York It has been said that the match was one of the greatest inventions for women. In most households it  More »

DeLaval Cream Separator Patented July 28, 1908 L.T. Savage New York It has been said that the match was one of the greatest inventions for women. In most households it was a woman who was first out of bed, often when it was still dark and cold. The match permitted her instant light for a candle, which could in turn provide ignition for other sources of light or heat. From the time that matches were first sold, in shops or by street vendors, manufacturers put them in thin wood chip or cardboard boxes, much like those still sold today. Although cheap and convenient, they provided little protection from accidental ignition and lacked aesthetic appeal. It was not long before special fancy containers were being produced. Inventive European craftsmen created a wealth of decorative match holders; mass production methods made these affordable to the middle classes. Decorative trends did not catch on in North America until the second half of the 19th century. The development of match holders not only reflects the development of the match, but also the changing art styles of the period between about 1840 and 1930. Their styles also reflect or document social changes and practices, historical events, local and national business interests, and places of popular appeal. Match holders known as “match safes” include two containers. The contents of a box of matches are inserted into the bottom container. Used matches are put in upper pocket. This piece is a figural match safe advertising the DeLaval Cream Separator Company. It consists of a plated and painted miniature cream separator whose primary colors are black and silver. It measures approximately 6 3/8” tall and is classified as in excellent condition, complete with all original parts.   « Less

This piece is an early figural hanging match holder advertising the Ceresota Flour Company. It consists of die-cut embossed lithographed tin with a color image at the top of  More »

This piece is an early figural hanging match holder advertising the Ceresota Flour Company. It consists of die-cut embossed lithographed tin with a color image at the top of a young boy carving a large loaf of bread. There is a barrel at the bottom to hold matches that is painted with “Ceresota Prize Bread Flour of the World.” It measures approximately 2 1/2” x 5 3/8” x 1 3/8”. It has light scattered rust and wear, especially at the top hanging hole and at the base of the barrel. It is classified as in fine condition, complete with all original parts.   « Less

Found in a Nantucket Sail Loft This device, a sailmaker’s palm, is used by yachtsmen, dinghy sailors, etc. to make repairs on sails, and sometimes to whip or bind  More »

Found in a Nantucket Sail Loft This device, a sailmaker’s palm, is used by yachtsmen, dinghy sailors, etc. to make repairs on sails, and sometimes to whip or bind the ends of ropes or sheets as they are more properly known to the initiated. The small device consists of a loop of leather with a hole for the thumb to go through. The widest part of the leather sits across the palm of the hand and incorporates a dimpled metal plate to accommodate the blunt end of a needle like a thimble. Sailmaker's needles are necessarily tough and big enough to take the heavy thread - these days synthetic to resist the destructive effects of weather and sea - and the plate, held in place across the palm, is used to force the needle and thread through the tough material of the sail. There are two types: A seaming palm and a roping palm. The main difference is that the roping palm is heavier and has deeper recessed dimples and a tougher leather backing. This palm is for the right hand and has an inside circumference of 11 inches. It was found in a Nantucket sail loft. It is undated.   « Less