Antique Teakwood Box with brass and part iron hinges 19th C. Rare exceptional wooden box from South India. The top is carved out of one piece of wood as is the base, without a joint, only the partition at the bottom is added on. The small partion added on is original and in excellent condition for its age with a…
Elegant Marie Antoinette Style Mantle Clock This exquisite mantle clock, inspired by the opulence and sophistication of Marie Antoinette's era, is a beautiful re-creation of a French 18th-century lyre clock, commissioned exclusively by The Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It seamlessly blends timeless elegance with expert craftsmanship, making it a stunning decorative piece and a functional timepiece for any…
Beautiful 19th-century Watercolour of Lady Elizabeth: Watercolour Painting of Lady Elizabeth, wife of Charles Bulmer Esq, of Saltwell Hall, Co Durham. 1778 – 1852, and the artist is probably Edward Hastings (1781 – 1861). She is the eldest daughter of Joseph Woodhouse of Southwood, Northumberland—more indistinct description at verso. Provenance: Acquired from a Large house in Chelsea, London. A Cased…
Pair of Antique Dresden Style Porcelain Candelabra This stunning pair of antique German porcelain candelabra, reminiscent of the Dresden style, is beautifully supported by figures of a young man and lady holding a flower-encrusted bowl on flower-strewn plinths. The three detachable candle holders add functionality to these elegant pieces.
Beautiful Gun Powder Flask 19th century This magnificent antique Indian iron-mounted horn has a pleasing crescent shape and is well-proportioned. An iron chain has been threaded through a ring mounted at the tip of the horn and another which pierces the rim to the inside curve of the horn. The rim is connected to the tip of the horn by…
Antique French Grecian Revival Alabaster Clock Garniture, c.1870 A fine 19th-century French Grecian Revival clock garniture, comprising an alabaster mantel clock flanked by a matching pair of four-light candelabra. The circular enamel dial bears Roman numerals with twin winding holes and houses an 8-day movement striking on a bell. The architectural case is enriched with gilt accents and lion mask…
Joseph Smedley: Nude study of Man Seated -on Casein paper mounted on board. Dr Joseph Smedley was born in Nottingham in 1922. The son of a miner, he was to become an exhibitor at the Royal Academy (1984), as well as in Germany and New York. He held an honours degree in fine art.
Joseph Smedley: Nude study on Casein paper mounted on board. Dr Joseph Smedley was born in Nottingham in 1922. The son of a miner, he was to become an exhibitor at the Royal Academy (1984), as well as in Germany and New York. He held an honours degree in fine art.
A Merry Evening at the Tavern – Early 20th-Century European Genre Oil Painting This charming early 20th-century oil painting on board, titled “A Merry Evening at the Tavern,” is executed in the style of Albert Friedrich Schröder and is signed by J. Membling (1927–1990). The composition depicts a lively tavern courtyard
“Old Salt by the Shore” — Seated Sailor Smoking a Pipe, c.1903 Oil on canvas, signed F. C. Cole This evocative coastal genre painting depicts a weathered sailor resting by the shoreline, contemplatively smoking his pipe with fishing nets and the sea beyond — a classic maritime subject often referred to as an “Old Salt.” The work is signed F.…
Royal Worcester Pair of Greek Figurines Playing Cymbals and Lute, Modelled by James Hadley, 1897 This stunning pair of Royal Worcester figurines, modelled by the renowned artist James Hadley, is marked "WORCESTER SHOT ENAMELS" with numbers 1827 and 1828. The figurines are believed to be titled "Music," and the date code indicates they were made in 1911.
18th-Century Italian Carved Wooden Figure of a Female Saint This captivating 18th-century Italian figure, carved from wood and adorned with vibrant polychrome, portrays a serene female saint. Her flowing drapery gracefully drapes around her form, capturing the movement and elegance of her attire. With both arms gently held in front of her, she exudes an aura of tranquillity and devotion.
