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

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

White and blue sailing ships decorated this liqueur set - great retro peach glass decanter and 6 shot or liqueur glasses. Decanter measures 21 cm high, and the glasses are  More »

White and blue sailing ships decorated this liqueur set - great retro peach glass decanter and 6 shot or liqueur glasses. Decanter measures 21 cm high, and the glasses are each 5 cm high. End of stopper has some tiny, tiny little frets to the edge and there is one little very shallow sliver off a glass rim - overall, excellent vintage condition.   « Less

Art Deco Pottery Ceramics : An extremely rare Clarice Cliff 4 stepped Orange L Bowl - bizarre 1929 An extremely rare large Art Deco Clarice Cliff four stepped (367) Bowl  More »

Art Deco Pottery Ceramics : An extremely rare Clarice Cliff 4 stepped Orange L Bowl - bizarre 1929 An extremely rare large Art Deco Clarice Cliff four stepped (367) Bowl decorated in the equally rare Orange L pattern internally and externally having the Clarice Cliff Bizarre Newport Pottery stamp Good Overall Condition with paint wear to the green throughout and a tiny piece of orange at the base. No chips lines or restoration, it has light crazing exagerted in images because photos taken on a very sunny day - probably a trade or collector item 9.5 inches (24cm) square X 4.5 inches (11.5cm) height approx Circa: 1929 A similar Bowl ( with a chip) sold for £900 to the trade, please check links: One of two extremely rare Clarice Cliff pieces from a good private vendor http://www.gerrardsauctionrooms.com/bidcat/Catalogues.asp?F1=3072&F2=4169&status=A&F4=0&select=20100729&offset=390 Pick up welcome NW6/London   « Less

Art Deco Pottery Ceramics : An extremely rare Clarice Cliff grotesque Fish Sculpture - bizarre 1930's An extraordinary and extremely rare Art Deco pottery Clarice Cliff  More »

Art Deco Pottery Ceramics : An extremely rare Clarice Cliff grotesque Fish Sculpture - bizarre 1930's An extraordinary and extremely rare Art Deco pottery Clarice Cliff grotesque fish sculpture hand painted in greens and grays having the Clarice Cliff Bizare - Wilkinson mark Circa: Mid 1930's Good Visual Condition - a part of the front fin has been off and re-glued. No missing pieces, paint good, no chips or restoration - an easy restoration piece - probably a trade / collector item 8.5 inches (22cm) width approx One of two extremely rare Clarice Cliff pieces from a good private vendor   « Less