Collectables

Looking for antique or vintage collectables? Whatever your specific taste, we have a vast selection of antique and vintage collectables to cover most, if not all, needs. If vintage toys and games are your thing, we have bears, dolls, games and toy cars to name but a few.
If your interests lies with Militaria, we have medals and badges to various pieces of trench art in varying forms.
We have stallholders specialising in vinyl records, Oriental art and ceramics, silverware, Limoges and other antique porcelain boxes, Royal Doulton figurines as well as a good selection of Clarice Cliff and stunning Meissen and Dresden pottery pieces. There is a small selection of collectable glassware like Lalique and Murano and there may be the odd Whitefriars piece lurking in store. There is always a good amount of metal ware available from stunning bronze ornaments to aesthetically pleasing and always useful brass and copperware for the home and garden.
Browse our collectables selection and you may find that missing piece to complete your collection or even to start a new one !

  • Antique silver Chester vesta case. A generous sized antique sterling silver vesta case. Full hallmark to inside lip of case for Chester assay c1902 and made by Charles Lyster & Son. Lion passant and date stamp on outside of lid. Good tight closure.
  • Vintage African bronze of a donkey. Well crafted small ornament of a small slim donkey carrying water bottles on either side of the saddle. Simple yet very realistic design.
  • Edwardian glass pot with embossed silver lid. Small rectangular cut glass pot with an embossed sterling silver lid. The embossed lid depicts a romantic scene of a pair of seated ladies being serenaded by a minstrel in a dreamy garden. Fully hallmarked to one side of lid for Birmingham assay and made by Henry Matthews c1906.
  • Pair of Art Deco small blue glass vases. Lovely pair of identical small light blue glass vases in a classic Art Deco shape. Thinner at the base with fan like shape to the top. Base measures 65mm by 58mm, top at widest measures 90mm, depth at 48mm. (515gms).
  • Vintage silver baby rattle and teething ring. A quality vintage piece with hallmarked sterling silver rattle attached to plastic teething ring with sterling silver buckle design link. Made by Webster. Hallmarked Sterling and maker initialled (WEB) to one side of rattle and to the pendant bail. Ring measures 44mm in diameter.
  • Small statue of Hermes in sterling silver. Very finely detailed small statue of Hermes in his most known pose. Top of his staff or caduceus (kērykeion) is unfortunately missing although this does not detract from the quality of the piece. Hallmark to the back is worn but dates for c1981. (Could also be used as a pipe tamper) Weight 40gms.
  • Pair of 1930s vaseline glass candlesticks. A fabulous pair of Art Deco candlesticks made of vaseline glass. The colour changes from pale blue to yellow with hints of pink depending on the angle & light. The sconce area or top of the candlestick has specks of white dots in the glass giving an effect of snowing. There is a very slight size difference therefore measurements are approximately given. Base 115mm in diameter, top 65mm in diameter with candle slot at 20mm and 180mm tall. (782gms)
  • Antique ( circa 1900 -1920 ) Black Forest carved wood Cat inkwell and pen tray with glass eyes. It still has its original internal glass bottle but internally there is some black ink staining to wood. The cat has had a professional repair to the right ear.
  • Antique smokers pipe in original leather case. Antique pipe by tobacconist and pipe dealers Taylor & Breeden located in Manchester. The pipe is in good used condition with only minor wear around bowl area and has a fully hallmarked 9 karat gold band for London assay c1912. The original case is also in good order with Taylor & Breeden stamp to the inside velvet. Pipe measures 125mm long, outer pipe bowl is 28mm in diameter and inner bowl is 16mm.
  • Art Deco silver topped cased bottles. A very practical cased set of 2 small half bottles with silver tops. Each bottle has sterling silver screw tops with original glass stoppers and own slot to keep secure within the case when in transit. Most likely used for cologne. Each bottle measures 53mm wide, 27mm deep at middle and 90mm tall. Full hallmark to each silver top for London assay c1926.
  • Moorcroft plate in flame of the forest pattern. Stunning dish in vibrant shades of green and orange. Designed by Philip Gibson c1997. Comes in box.
  • Multi-coloured glass dish by Murano. Colourful piece of art glass by Murano from the White Cristal series. Swabs of green orange yellow and brown against a black background with a curl inward on one side. Wonderful piece of handmade Murano glass art. Base measures 60mm by 65mm, top approximately 210mm by 230mm. Height 45mm tall at lowest, 90mm at tallest.
  • Pair of pottery vases by Kate Bramwell Cole. Aesthetically eye catching pair of tall slender studio pottery vases in a creamy white with a single horizontal turquoise stripe. Unmistakable stamp of Kate Bramwell Cole at bottom of each. Not very practical as vases - would look great with a peacock feather in each or just as they are! The taller vase measures 300mm tall and 50mm in diameter at base. The smaller vase is 270mm tall and 50mm at base.
  • A pair of retro bronze candlesticks. A sleek pair of Japanese made bronze candlesticks. Simple yet stylish design. Stamped Japan A-1 to the bottom with character which reads Higashi (East). Base measures 110mm long and 65mm at widest. Slot for candle measures 12mm.
  • Small West German vase in green. Ancient Greek style small West German vase in a sea green with 2 handles and classical raised black pattern throughout with blue interior. c1960s-1970s. Measures 80mm in diameter at base, 105mm at top and 125mm at widest.
  • Modernist sterling silver salt and spoon. A solid salt in a triangular shape with original spoon and blue glass liner. Full hallmark to the side for London assay and made by C. J. Vander c1970. Spoon has a gilt bowl and measures 70mm long. Small chip to the blue glass liner.
  • Antique sterling silver cream jug. Small & sweet cream jug in sterling silver on tripod feet with raised floral decoration to the sides and an empty cartouche to the jug breast for personalisation. Fully hallmarked to the side for Birmingham assay c1898.
  • Pair of antique Paris cups & saucers. Nice sized cups with matching saucers in lovely spring colours of yellow and green. In good condition for 19th century items with only minor gilt wear. Cup measures 72mm in diameter at base, 75mm across top and 54mm tall. Saucer measures 143mm in diameter and 25mm high.
  • George V sterling silver tazza. Substantial stetling silver tazza by Mappin & Webb. Elegant design featuring twist pattern edging around the base and bowl with fleurs de lis style scrollwork handles. Full hallmark to outside of bowl for London assay c1932 and full Mappin and Webb stamp to the base. Base measures 146mm in diameter. 25 Troy ounces. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Victorian shell dish in sterling silver. Antique dish in the form of a scallop shell on 3 ball feet. Fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay and made by Fenton Brothers c1891.
  • Small sterling silver basket. Antique small silver basket with import hallmark for London assay by John George Smith c1897. Lovely twist handle to the centre, ruffled edge and very decorative Continental scene to the sides. Full hallmark under the rim on one side and stamped N with another worn stamp to the base. Base measures 30mm by 27mm.
  • Vintage small box in sterling silver. Small shallow square engine turned sterling silver box with gold thumbpiece and gilt silver interior. Full hallmark to inside rim at front for Birmingham assay and made by W. H. Manton c1947. Short hallmark to inside lid.
  • Vintage toast rack in sterling silver. Very practical shaped single toast rack with square centre handle, half square toast dividers and ball feet. Fully hallmarked for Birmingham assay and made by Harrison Brothers c1944.
  • Antique goblet in sterling silver. Small sterling silver goblet fully hallmarked for Chester assay and made by J Zeving c1914. Slightly uneven at base. Appears to be 3 cartouches with only one undecorated. Measures 43mm in diameter at base and 54mm across the top. Weight 57gms.
  • Victorian glass bowl with a sterling silver rim. Antique shallow bowl with an intricate sterling silver rim. Full hallmark to the side for London assay and made by Hutton's c1894. Measures 196mm in diameter across the top and approximately 140mm at base.
  • Modern pair of Wayfarer Ray-Ban x Disney sunglasses. New and never worn modern pair of limited edition Ray-Ban sunglasses cebrating Mickey Mouse! Very subtle with Mickey only visible on the arms of the glasses. Comes complete with red vinyl case, red cleaning cloth, certificate of authenticity all in original box. When fully open measures 135mm at arm tips.
  • Antique small glass bottle from Boots Pure Drug Company. Small octagonal bottle with sterling silver top which has full hallmark for Birmingham assay c1915. Some contents included - believed to be smelling salts. The top has a few dints which has not affected the visibility of the hallmark. Lovely historic piece from a company still with us today!
  • Antique small bronze figure of a frog in sumo pose. Fabulously detailed small bronze of a frog clad in sumo 'Tsuna' (rope) garment and seen in a typical sumo pose. Has a slight wobble when standing so not quite a yokozuna.
  • Antique sterling silver pepperette in the form of a milk churn. Chester assayed and made by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings c1911. Full hallmark to side of churn and short hallmark to inside rim of gilt silver top. Measures 24mm in diameter at base, 26mm across the churn handles and 18mm at the top.
  • Antique creamer in sterling silver. Small creamer in a very classical Art Nouveau design. Full hallmark to the side for Birmingham assay and made by A & J Zimmerman Ltd c1902.
  • Antique sterling silver desk top thermometer paperweight. c1909 mercury filled desktop Fahrenheit thermometer with brass face within a sterling silver frame. Some dinks to the silver frame especially around the top. Hallmark to outer rim of frame for Birmingham assay and made by Henry Clifford Davis. Measures 82mm in diameter at base, 67mm at top and thermometer face measures 55mm.
  • A modern sterling silver filled candlestick. Nice solid and weighty candlestick fully hallmarked around the base for Sheffield assay c2000 and made by Carr's. Also useful as a trinket dish (but mind your fingers!) The top dish is removable for cleaning by unscrewing the spike. Measures 117mm in diameter at base and 100mm at top.
  • 1930s bowl & stand in peach coloured glass. The bowl has a striped effect with alternating clear & frosted glass stripes and is detachable from the base. The base is decorated with mermaids in a sideways recline with tail ends flicked to the right. In excellent condition except for the glass plug at base of bowl which has some chips consistent with age & wear. Mermaid base measures 122mm in diameter and 100mm tall. The bowl measures 250mm in diameter across the top and 70mm tall (excluding plug) COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Apple shaped bookmark by Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver apple bookmark designed by Elsa Peretti. Fully hallmarked with signature and makers stamp. Lovely gift item. (No original box)
  • Victorian brass microscope circa 1890 with original box and two small brass lens holders. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker. Fabulous cocktail shaker & pitcher with scallop detail to the handle and weighted cork stopper to the spout. The lid is not original but works a treat and compliments the overall design of the piece. In very good condition for its almost antique age - c1930s. Measures 80mm in diameter at base, 190mm long from handle to spout, 100mm wide and 230mm tall with top in place.
  • Antique apostle set in sterling silver. A complete set of 6 apostle teaspoons with tongs & sifter/strainer. Each item has scalloped bowls with twist handles. Full hallmark to each piece for Birmingham assay c1901. The case lid has one side edge missing and is missing the hinges so not attached to the base. Spoons measure 102mm long, tongs measure 90mm long and the sifter measures 103mm long.
  • The Moorcroft Pansy plate is a beautiful example of the work of William Moorcroft. The plate has a vibrant red background and a series of colourful pansies decorating the inside.
  • Sterling silver sauce boat with 2 handles and spouts. Nice solid piece of London assayed sterling silver with a wonderful geometric form that is typical of the Deco era. Full hallmark to the side c1928. Measures 54mm in diameter at base, 120mm from spout to spout and 125mm from handle to handle and 85mm tall at handles.
  • Vintage Henry Clifford Davis Birmingham silver and enamel boxed set of 6 coffee spoons hallmarked c1959. Beautiful enamel detail with a different flower design to back of each spoon. There is a slight blemish of the enamel to one spoon at the handle. Each spoon measures 80 x 0.5 x 15 mms. The measurements below are for the box.
  • Sterling silver and lapis lazuli box. A good size small sterling silver box with a large lapis lazuli cabochon to the lid. The stone makes the lid top heavy which gives weight to a tight closing box. The lapis stone is of very good quality. Hallmarked 925 for sterling silver to the base.
  • Small and sleek sterling silver sauce boat. Wonderfully stylish and aesthetically pleasing small sauce boat in sterling silver. Full hallmark to the side for Birmingham assay c1901. Some small dark spots.
  • Vintage precision set by Richter & Co. A fantastic cased set of precision tools for drafting drawing by renown German makers E O Richter & Co. This set is made of top quality steel and is in excellent condition. Perfect gift for enthusiasts of architectural engineering. Key missing for lock.
  • Art Deco sterling silver bowl. Fabulous octagonal 2 handled footed bowl by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths c1930 Sheffield assay. Very typical of Art Deco era with aesthetically pleasing design and functional practicality. Nice scalloped pattern to 6 sides. Fully hallmarked to the base. Foot base measures 114mm in diameter. Weighs 586 grams.
  • Vintage Danish silver and yellow enamel salts. A fabulous cased pair of salts in Danish sterling silver and golden yellow enamel with matching spoons. Leaf design in the enamel on both salt bowls and spoon handles. Hallmarked Meka-Sterling-Danish-925 to inside rim of salt bowl base and to back of spoons. Salts measure 28mm in diameter at base, 50mm in diameter at top and 25mm tall. Spoons measure 60mm long.
  • Very rarely found Miss Mouse garments from the early 70s always wacky prints.  This cotton dress has Beatrix Potter print and size 14 from then so best for todays size 12. Please read the write up in photos section.
  • Vintage Wee Willie Winkle chamberstick and snuffer. Small sterling silver chamberstick with hammered detail to dish and sconce housing. The snuffer is housed at opposing end of handle and attached by a chain. Hallmarked to base of chamberstick, the inside rim of the detachable sconce and to the snuffer for London assay and made by W. F. Knight Ltd.
  • Antique Russian silver and niello enamel fork and spoon. Cased fork and spoon set with dark blue niello enamel scrollwork decoration to each. There is an empty cartouche to the top of both fork and spoon for personalisation. Full Russian hallmark to the back of each handle c1868. Both fork and spoon measure 155mm long.
  • Genuine French vitreous enamel sheet steel street sign. Used on the Rue Antoine Mariotte in the Orleans district and removed for replacement, renaming or redevelopment work. White enamel is raised in relief with excellent definition. c1950s. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Small octagonal Cloisonne pot with lid. Pretty octagonal pot and lid with exotic pink & green floral design throughout and dark turquoise interior. Stamped to the base. Measures 45mm in diameter.

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