A French Faience Double Inkwell, Rouen Region, 19th / Early 20th Century Provenance-style brief descriptionA charming French Continental faience double inkwell, probably from the Rouen region, decorated with polychrome floral sprays and insects in blue, yellow, green, and iron-red enamels. The central hinged cover is flanked by two inkwells surmounted by flame-shaped finials, all raised on small feet.
Nicole Frères (Geneva, Switzerland)Large Cylinder Music Box with Mandolin AttachmentCirca 1870–1880 Rosewood and kingwood veneered case with musical inlayFat cylinder, 12 airs, two-per-turn
View of Newstead Abbey by J.P. Smith, the home of Lord Byron before he settled in Italy This striking gouache on paper by J.P. Smith captures a detailed and atmospheric view of Newstead Abbey, the historic ancestral home of the romantic poet Lord Byron. Poet, Satirist, Nobleman, Political Activist (born in London, England, on January 22, 1788).
Figural Porcelain Candelabra with Boys Playing Cricket Mid–Late 19th Century (c. 1850–1890)German Porcelain This exceptional 19th-century German porcelain figural candelabra, produced by Sitzendorf during its early period, is a rare and engaging example of high-quality Continental porcelain combining refined Rococo revival ornament with playful narrative detail. The piece is lavishly modelled with scrolling arms, fl
Rare Victorian Mahogany Sympiesometer by T. Hemsley, Tower Hill, London, Early 19th Century A fine and rare Victorian sympiesometer by T. Hemsley of Tower Hill, London, an important maker of early meteorological instruments. The sympiesometer was developed as a compact alternative to the mercury barometer, particularly favoured for marine and domestic use during the early 19th century.
Tazza Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Rococo Tazza with French Empire Elegance A breathtaking example of French lost wax casting, this gilt bronze tazza combines the opulent intricacy of an exceptional early 20th-century French gilt bronze tazza, executed in the Rococo Revival style with pronounced Empire influences, and showcasing superb craftsmanship associated with lost-wax casting.
Antique Regency Walnut Tea Caddy with Mixing Bowl. A beautiful early 19th-century small tea caddy with two lidded compartments. Wooden ring handles on either side and bun feet at each corner and paper-lined inside. Comes with a working lock and key. The lining is painted thin card so it can be used to hold small personal items. This would make…
Antique Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Mixing Bowl A stunning early 19th-century Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring elegant a pair of removable tea canisters and an ornate etched glass mixing bowl, all set with white metal ring handles on top.
Antique French Thermometer Gilt Wood Wall Barometer Style Hand Painted Dial Ornate Frame Decorative Wall ThermometerFrance, Late 18th – Early 19th CenturyGilt and painted wooden case with a glass alcohol thermometer
Beautiful Antique wooden candle stand, with the silver, green and yellow painted band on a 3-legged base. Some imperfections due to its age are seen. Size 56 cm
