Collectables

  • Pair of brass candlesticks made in Canada. The decorative pair measure 180mm high and 80mm in diameter at base. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Vintage hand carved Indonesian Garuda bird. Expertly hand carved out of one piece of wood and in excellent condition. Base measures 80mm by 65mm, widest at wingspan measures 110mm and deepest at 65mm
  • The vintage Chinese pot is highly decorative featuring a selection of polychrome enamels around the body, and lion heads to either side. The pot measures 350mm in height and 280mm in width.
  • Napoleon Palais Royale sewing box with key and part original contents. Ebonised wood exterior with tulip wood veneer, brass inlay and cartouche. The inside is  lined with padded pale blue silk to the lid and base with removable tray housing the sewing tools. Napoleon III 1850-1899.
  • Solid brass Art Deco letter slot door furniture. RD number 800493
  • Hallmarked Birmingham 1891. Inscribed " June 1891. Whingate Sunday school. Opened by Tho"s Ritson Esq." In fitted case perfect condition
  • A delightful WMF money box circa 1910 in silverplate with a slot on top for inserting coins. The barrel shaped body has a decorative leaf pattern around its entirety.
  • A pair of brass and mother of pearl opera glasses. Art deco. In original leather case. Good condition
  • A Moorcroft lustre vase in vibrant orange circa 1907-26 the small baluster shape vase is a rare find.
  • Modern oval silver photo frame. c2004 Birmingham assayed sterling silver photo frame made by WI Broadway & Co. Nice pattern work around the frame with birds. Photo area opening measures 138mm tall by 88mm at widest.
  • Small vintage style sterling silver photo frame. Pretty and petite photo frame by Carr's of Sheffield set in landscape mode instead of portrait. Empty cartouche to the top for personalisation and full hallmark to the bottom of the frame for Sheffield assay c1992. Some minimal wear to the velvet. Area for photo display measures approximately 85mm by 55mm.
  • Vintage Oriental soapstone brush pot. Wonderful brush pot with a scene of wildlife gorging on lotus roots and seeds. 2 pots for brushes which are both engraved with a foliage design. Taller pot has crack across the base and both pots have sustained chips. Slight wobble from uneven base. Measures approximately 195mm at base, 35mm at widest and 132mm at tallest.
  • Antique Stewart Dawson kangaroo ornament. A small heavy kangaroo in standing position by Stewart Dawson. Assumed solid silver plate although no visible hallmarks whatsoever. Signed Stewart Dawson to the base of tail. c1900s Measures 85mm at longest from tip of foot to tail, 28mm at widest across hips and 98mm at tallest from ground to tip of ear.
  • 19th century Chinese bronze head. A very heavy and well made bronze head of a Chinese man (possibly deity Shou or Juroujin) in a brass finish. No markings. Attachment for hanging attached. Drop length 185mm.
  • Late 19th century Faience inkwell. Antique inkwell attributed to Quimper and dated 1879 to the base. Beautifully hand painted in typical Quimper pottery colours with Brittany coat of arms and woman in traditional Breton costume. A couple of chips to the corners but otherwise in excellent condition for its age.
  • Set of sterling silver Bridge pencils. Lovely boxed set of 4 sterling silver propelling pencils with a card suit on the end of each pencil. All 4 pencils are hallmarked Sterling Silver with each one measuring 85mm and weighing approximately 6.5gms
  • Antique Art Deco sterling silver tea set trio. A handsome sterling silver trio consisting of tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug all in a very aesthetic Art Deco shape. Each piece is stamped to the base for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company 112 Regent Street and also fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay. The tea pot is dated for 1918, weighs 723.4gms and measures 102mm in diameter at base, 160mm in diameter at widest at top of body, 175mm wide from tip of spout to handle and 145mm tall at finial. There is also a etched picture of a thistle with motto 'Dulcius ex Asperis' (Sweeter after difficulties). The sugar bowl is dated for 1917, weighs 266gms and measures 70mm in diameter at base, 125mm in diameter at widest at top, 160mm at widest across handles, 60mm tall at main body and 65mm tall at handles. The jug is also dated for 1917, weighs 183gms and measures 64mm in diameter at base, 105mm in diameter at top, 145mm at widest from tip of spout to handle, 52mm tall at body and 65mm at tallest by handle.
  • Antique sterling silver table light. Beautifully crafted small sterling silver oil light in the form of Aladdin's lamp. Fully hallmarked to the base for Sheffield assay c1913 and made by Roberts & Belk. (Extra hallmark stamp on this piece-very special!) Measures 52mm by 37mm at base, 112mm at longest from handle to tip of spout, 55mm at widest, 68mm tall at finial and 70mm at tallest.
  • Antique Art Nouveau brass wall plaque or tray. A highly decorative brass wall plaque with a typically Art Nouveau look depicting a scene of the Goddess Diana on a hunt. There is a signature to the back which is hard to read but believed to be of French origin.
  • Rare antique hydraulic jack in copper, brass and iron. A very rare & heavy hydraulic jack patented 100 years ago in 1923. In working order albeit a bit erratic. These were made as an expensive optional extra for Rolls Royce or Bentley of the period. Patent No's and manufacturers info to the side. A lovely item and definitely a talking point! Base measures 152mm long by 75mm wide at base and 145mm at longest across the lever.
  • Vintage turquoise glass vase by Murano. Striking slender sommerso glass vase by Murano in stunning turquoise with vibrant sea green to the lower sides. The aesthetically stunning shape is akin to a drop of water and is very pleasing to the eye. A wonderful vintage glass art attributed to Flavio Poli. c1960s. Base measures 42mm by 30mm, the bulbous lower are measures 90mm wide by 60mm deep and top measures 12mm in diameter. The opening at top is very small measuring approximately 6mm in diameter.
  • Antique Sèvres 2 handled urn with lid. Beautifully handmade and hand-painted Sèvres urn with 2 handles and lid in royal purple and gilt with floral design throughout. Some gilt wear mostly on the rim of the lid otherwise in excellent condition. Late 19th century. Base measures 55mm square, width at widest across handles 130mm, opening at top 72mm in diameter
  • Art Deco glass lamp and shade. Stunning amber glass lamp of semi naked seated lady holding a multi dimensional amber glass shade. The shade is a slightly lighter colour to the main lamp. Lamp base measures 145mm in diameter.
  • Antique silver mounted horse hoof paperweight. A very unusual paperweight that must have been a special commission by someone in memory of their beloved horse. The top of the hoof is covered in sterling silver with the name "Fairy" engraved on it while the bottom is covered by a sterling silver horseshoe. Full hallmark to both top and bottom silver covers for London assay c1895 and made by Daniel & John Wellby. Measures approximately 105mm at longest, 60mm at widest and 56mm at tallest.
  • Antique cased set of silver salts and spoons. A lovely pair of sterling silver salts and spoons each fully hallmarked for Sheffield assay and made by Lee and Wigfull (Henry Wigfull) c1907. Missing glass bowls to each. Each salt measures 53mm equilaterally, 40mm tall and weighs 36.2gms. Each spoon measures 65mm long and weigh 7.3gms. Case interior in lovely condition, exterior has signs of wear.
  • c1890 Dore a Sèvres lidded pot. Fine quality antique lidded pot in white porcelain with gilt accent. In excellent condition for its age. Stamped to base. Measures 85mm in diameter, top opening measures 95mm in diameter and lid overhangs at 102mm in diameter.
  • Vintage sterling silver fronted photo frame. Pretty Photo frame with relief worked sterling silver frontage of foliage design. Full hallmark to the bottom right of frame for c1996 Birmingham assay. Made by Ray Hall. Green velvet back and sides faded in places but in good order. Image area measures 55mm in diameter.
  • Late 19th century Naples porcelain box. A heavy porcelain box moulded in high relief with scenes of scantily clad men and women disporting themselves in various ways. Beautifully hand-painted in bright vibrant colours and finished off with gilt accent. Some minor signs of wear.
  • Pair of small mirror image cloisonné vases. Pretty and striking pair of cloisonné vases with mirror image of plum blossoms. The black background brings out the beautiful colour detail of the decoration. Measures 32mm in diameter at base and top and 60mm in diameter at widest area towards top of the vase.
  • Small vintage wooden African mask. Lovely African mask carved from one piece of wood and coloured in natural pigment. Has a sweet smiling facial expression-even looks as though it is blowing kisses from certain angles- and an unmistakeable aroma of bonfires.
  • Vintage Chinese carved root stand. A carved hardwood root form stand finished in a hard wearing glossy varnish. Some minor scuff marks to the flat top. Measures 145mm long and 135mm wide at base. Flat top area measures 140mm at longest and 125mm at widest.
  • Vintage carved Chinese wooden stand. A nice sized Chinese stand in natural wood with lovely carved detail to the skirt under the stand and to the legs. Some repair work has been carried out as shown on photos. Outer diameter of top area measures 126mm and inner diameter measures 103mm. Widest area at top of legs measures 165mm.
  • Sterling silver thimble in a fitted velvet case. Lovely sterling silver thimble in a fitted red velvet case with clasp. Fully hallmarked to the side of the thimble for c1927 Birmingham assay. Considerable wear to the velvet case. Thimble measures 20mm long and 16mm in diameter at opening. Thimble weight 2gms.
  • Hand-painted miniature with brass frame. Lovely hand-painted miniature of a man fishing by the river under the trees and a second person asleep. Wonderful detail to this piece of art. Measures 75mm in diameter. Drop length from top of bail measures 92mm.
  • Antique 2 handled sterling silver pot. Small 2 handled sterling silver pot with intricate relief pattern around the lower bulbous area. One cartouche has a profile of a medieval knight engraved to it while other cartouche is empty - for a damsel perhaps? Shapely handles and rim add to the elegance of this piece. Full hallmark to the base for London assay c1875. Made by Francis Higgins. Base measures 55mm in diameter, width across handles measures approximately 105mm and opening at top 60mm in diameter.
  • Vintage sterling silver cream or sauce jug. Simple but elegant jug with scallop detail to the legs and an open curl handle. Full hallmark to the base for Birmingham assay and made by Elkington & Co c1938.
  • Antique sterling silver milk or cream jug. Aesthetically stunning jug by Thomas Bradbury of London c1904. Full hallmark to back of jug by handle. Base measures 63mm by 44mm, 110mm at widest from tip of spout to handle edge and 136mm at tallest at handle.
  • Ladies guilloche enamel and silver cheroot case. Stunning ladies Art Deco cheroot case with yellow guilloche enamel to one side. 925 hallmark for sterling silver in several areas. Gilded interior. In wonderful condition throughout and closes tight. Missing the elasticated band inside. Import mark for Glasgow c1925. Made by Scholl Ltd.
  • Antique Art Nouveau pewter pin tray. A rare and very lovely decorative pewter pin tray of a young lady seated on the back of a peacock gazing into a mirror. The tray area is plumes of the peacocks fanned out feathers. Lots of attention to detail in this piece. Is she looking at herself or the peacock in the mirror? 95% pewter (Zinn 95%)
  • Hand-painted Noritake vase from the Art Deco era. Here we have a beautifully hand-painted bulbous vase with 2 fine handles and decorated in an Oriental Art Deco pattern. In superb condition. Date estimated to between 1918-1921. Measures approximately 58mm in diameter at base and at mouth and 125mm at widest across the base of each handle.
  • Art Deco silver and enamel hand mirror. A stunning hand mirror from the Art Deco era in sterling silver and beautiful blue enamel. Hallmarked to the mirror frame for London import by AJ and dated to c1935. The enamel is in excellent condition except for a small scratch to the back of mirror however the silver backed mirror has some signs of wear. Still very useable! Mirror area measures approximately 105mm in diameter.
  • Vintage GSA Goldinger silver plate fan vase. A highly decorative silver plate vase in the shape of a fan. Marked GSA 1991 to the base. No inner lining to hold fresh flowers in water but ideal for displaying a special fan, dried flowers or some peacock feathers? Measures 96mm in diameter at base and 210mm at widest.
  • Vintage Lalique figure of Lakshmi. Small figure of Lakshmi, goddess of love, wealth and prosperity beautifully made by Lalique in crystal. Signed to the base. (Figure appears darker than it is due to photographic procedure). Base measures 66mm by 45mm (at widest). Figures measures 110mm tall, 80mm at widest and 55mm at deepest. A lovely gift item.
  • Clarice Cliff 'Autumn Crocus' honey pot. A sweet and classic Clarice Cliff design honey pot hand-painted in the Autumn Crocus pattern. Shaped in the form of a beehive with a bee handle to the lid. In excellent condition throughout with only minor stain on small inside area. Signed Clarice Cliff to the base. c Late 1930s. Base of pot measures 96mm in diameter. Height excluding bee handle 85mm.
  • Apple shaped preserve pot by Clarice Cliff. A fun, funky hand-painted preserve pot in the Fantasque Bizarre line, 'Summerhouse' pattern. In excellent condition. Signed to the base. c1931-1933. Measures 50mm in diameter at base, 95mm at bulbous middle and approximately 85mm at tallest.
  • Art Deco sandwich set by Charlotte Rhead. A pretty and practical set comprising of a serving plate/tray with 2 shallow dish shaped plates connected with a handle to the centre and 6 small square side plates. Hand-painted in cheerful bright vibrant colours to cheer up any occasion. Design number 4133 'New Jazz' pattern c1928-1929. Each piece marked with the green Burleigh ware stamp with Rhead signature on the base of the serving plate. Visible crazing to each piece and some wear around the edge, especially around serving plate. Each small plate measure 145mm square and the serving plate/tray measures 330mm long,150mm wide and approximately 50mm tall by handle.
  • Antique silver and mother-of-pearl pickle fork. Fine sterling silver pickle fork in excellent condition with a mother-of-pearl handle. Full hallmark to the back of fork for Sheffield assay c1899 and made by James Dixons & Sons.
  • Mid century modern Murano glass perfume bottle. Small stunning Murano Sommerso perfume bottle in burnt amber, aqua and clear glass. Screw top stopper with brass neck and clear glass applicator. A really beautiful piece of modern glass art attributed to Flavio Poli.
  • c1853 Sterling silver fruit strainer spoon. Very fine quality & beautifully crafted sterling silver fruit strainer spoon in a vine pattern. The handle is made to resemble vine stalks and leaves with an extended vine leaf design for the spoon bowl which is finished in gilt. Full hallmark to the top vine leaf for Birmingham assay and made by Hilliard & Thomason. Spoon bowl measures 45mm by 40mm.
  • Mid century modern perfume atomiser by Murano. A beautiful piece of Sommerso glass art in shades of clear amber and pale green with a brass top and long spray atomiser in black. Interesting shape with 4 sides giving a look akin to squashed bubble. Measures 52mm in diameter at base and 105mm at bulbous central area.

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