Octagonal Brass Door Pull Knob
Original, quality late 19th century octagonal brass door pull knob with the original matching cast brass backplate and a replacement wrought iron nut made to suit. Complete and in good and working order.
Backplate 3.25" diam.
Knob 3.5" diam.
2.5" front plate.
Gothic Revival Brass Alms Dish
Original, quality late 19th century circular engraved Gothic Revival brass Alms dish. Often known as a collection plate or charger and used in churches to collect money from the congregation during services. One small wear hole to the centre, otherwise complete and in good order. Has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.
14" diam.
0.75" diam.
Green Tin Dust Pan & Brush
Brush 11" x 3" plus 1.25".
Pan 11.5" x 7" x 2".
Handle 7" x 1".
Heavy Brass Plaque
Original, quality probably post-war heavy cast brass shield-shaped plaque with embossed detail of the Royal Crown of Queen Elizabeth within a circle detailing "Rex Dei Gratia" and "Fidelitas". No mounting holes but a wire from the reverse will enable it to be wall hung. All in the unpolished finish and waxed but can be polished to shiny brass on request at no extra cost.
8" tall x 7".
2" front to back.
Large Brass & Ceramic Hat & Coat Hook
Original, quality larger than average late 19th century brass hat and coat hook with large spherical white ceramic finials. This super example has a rope twist shaped stem on a cast brass backplate with four countersunk screw holes for mounting. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.
Backplate 1" x 2".
Total 8" tall.
5.5" front to back.
Pair of Swallows Glass Lamp Shades
Original, quality pair of 1920's / 30's marble effect glass electric light shades with a pale blue tinge and swallow designs around the body. To fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders. These examples are a little larger than the average size and apart from two minor chips to one rim, all is complete and in good and working order.
6" tall x 8" widest.
Norris 1.25" Steel Shoulder Plane
Original, quality unused late 19th century steel shoulder plane with the original 1.25" cutting iron, ebony infill and wedge, steel knocking button to the rear and stamped "Norris London" for the maker and "C.E.H" for the original owner. Above all this plane has never been put to work, it has the original machine engraved turned decoration to the sides of the steel body, albeit one side has rust damage to the surface, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. A top quality unused tool from a top maker, in fabulous condition and with a very special finish. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.
Base 8" x 1.25".
Total 10.5" x 3.5" tall x 1.25".
Bishop Stonier Ceramic Jug and Basin
Original, quality late 19th century rectangular shaped ceramic wash basin with the matching wash jug. This brightly coloured example with a cream background colour has an Imari type design predominantly in orange and Royal Blue flowers and vines. The underside of both pieces has "Oriental Irovy" for the design and the registration number for the year 1887. Complete and perfect.
Basin 17.25" x 14" x 5" tall.
Jug 10" tall x 7" x 10" including handle.
Lipscombe Stoneware Water Filter
Original, quality late 19th century buff coloured stoneware water filter with the original lid and tap and white ceramic applied decoration. The applied decoration has firing cracks in many places but no actual decoration is missing and details "Lipscombe & Co Patentees, 45 Queen Victoria Street London" in black text. The stoneware tap is impressed "Doulton Lambeth" and is perfect but the lid has some chips and one chunk has been glued back on it. The inner filter section is missing, but otherwise all is complete albeit with minor faults as described.
15.5" tall.
Base 6.5" diam.
Arts & Crafts Copper Firescreen
Original, quality circa 1900, Arts & Crafts copper firescreen in the original unpolished colour, embossed to the centre of the screen with a stylised galleon with oars and a large billowing sail. The blacksmith made wrought iron stand has shaped feet pointing inwards with upstands in the form of Neptune's three prong tridents. No maker's mark but all original, complete and in good and working order and finished in a coat of lacquer, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.
32" tall including tridents.
Widest 24".
Base 20" x 12.5" front to back.
Pair of 13" Brass Door Bolts
Original, quality pair of late 19th century surface mounted 13" long brass door bolts with replacement keeps made to suit. This super pair of bolts is of top quality, good and heavy with double thickness backplates. Each bolt has six countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keeps have two each. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order.
Bolt 13" long x 1 5/8".
Keeps 1 5/8" x 1 1/8".
Gothic Revival Brass Alms Dish
Original, quality late 19th century circular engraved Gothic Revival brass Alms dish. Often known as a collection plate or charger and used in churches to collect money from the congregation during services. One small wear hole to the centre, otherwise complete and in good order. Has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.
14" diam.
0.75" diam.
Pair of Spelter Dachshunds
Original, quality pair of 1920's pair of spelter dogs in the original cold painted finish, one brown and the other black with a short chain linking each other, collar to collar. Super condition with good detail and complete and in good order.
5" x 2" x 2.5" tall.
Cast Iron Letter Embosser
Original, quality circa 1900 / 1920's cast iron letter embosser with the original paintwork and decoration. This example was used for business documents and is fitted with two brass padlocks in a brass locking bar ( with two keys for each ). The two padlocks obviously have different keys and are fitted to ensure it needs two independent key holders to be present before the embosser can be used on legal documents etc. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.
The stamp reads "Bartrums Ltd".
5.5" tall x 8" long plus 3" wide.
Steel Dustpan and Brush
Dustpan 12.5" wide x 13.5" tall plus 4.5".
Brush 12" x 5" x 3.5".
A.R.P Whistle with Lanyard
Original, quality First World War "ARP" whistle "An Raid Precaution" with the original Officer Military Lanyard. This example has a steel tubular body with a cast brass mouthpiece and hanging ring to the top and bottom., This body is impressed "ARP" and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co, Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham". With a good loud whistle and complete and in good and working order.
Whistle 3.25" x 0.5".
Lanyard 32".
Royal London Mutual Insurance Brass Letter Flap
Original, quality 1930's / 40's cast pink brass letter flap of good proportions, inlaid in white enamel "Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Ltd". Replacement bar, spring, threaded bars nuts and washers have been fitted. Some of the enamel is missing in places but otherwise all is complete and in good and working order.
Exterior 12" x 4.25".
Aperture 9" x 2".
Pair of Short Brass Candlesticks
Original, quality pair of late 19th century cast brass shallow candlesticks with square bases and drip pans, both embossed with leaf designs. A most unusual model, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
3.5" tall.
Bases 4.25" square.
Pair of 5" Wrought Iron Door Bolts
Original, quality pair of late 19th century 5" surface mounted wrought iron door bolts with brass finial grips and replacement keeps made to suit. The bolt backplate has four screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.
Bolt backplates 5" x 1 5/8".
Keeps 1 1/8" x 1 5/8".
Oval Copper Serving Spoon with Wrought Iron Handle
Original, quality early 19th century oval copper chef cooking spoon with the original. Blacksmith made a wrought iron handle with a hook to the end for hanging. The bowl is riveted to the stem with three copper rivets. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order.
Total 19" x 3.5" x 1".
10" Brass Door Hook & Eye
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass 10" long door hook and eye with a replacement keep eye made to suit to match the original. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
Total length including backplate 12".
1.5" tall.
James Gardner 8 Drawer Collectors Cabinet
Original, quality late 19th century stained pine, eight drawer, table top collectors cabinet with a "Wellington" locking panel to the right-hand front with a key and lower bolt. The reverse has the original paper label for the maker / supplier 'James Gardner' and 'by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen' ( Queen Victoria). Each drawer has a lift-out glass cover, and each is lined with white paper. Three replacement knobs made to suit have been fitted, all has been washed and waxed and the brass bolt to the lower front has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order. A super clean example.
All drawers exterior 2" tall.
22" tall x 17.5" x 10.5" / body 16.5" x 10".
15" Brass Door Bolt
Original, quality late 19th century heavy duty all brass 15" surface mounted door bolt with a shaped end to the backplate, a good finial / grip and a replacement keep made to suit. The backplate has seven countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Another matching pair of bolts 9.75" long may well be available code: DB645.
Backplate 15" x 2".
Keep 1.25" x 2".
Lion Mask Brass Door Pull
Original, quality late 19th century large cast brass circular door pull knob. This superb example has a well detailed face of a maned lion with a decorative circular border in relief. This pull knob will not turn a lock or latch, only pull the door closed and has the original threaded steel bolt with a domed and slotted head, a steel washer and an old replacement circular backplate, with a retaining spike to prevent this knob from being removed from the outside. Polished, fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order.
Backplate 3.5" diam.
Knob 3" diam.
3.75" front to back.
Boxwood Bottle Case with Bottle
Original, quality late 19th century two piece bottle case turned in boxwood with a screw on / off shaped top. This very clean example has the original medical / veterinary glass bottle fitted snugly within the shape and with the original glass stopper. A selection of these were often carried within the doctor's / veterinary bag for use on callouts. No cracks or splits, perfect and complete and in good order.
Case 5.5" x 2.5".
Glass 4.75" x 2".
Pair of 9" White Glass Coolie Shades
Original, quality pair of 1920's white glass "Coolie hat" shaped electric light shades. To fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders. Super thin, perfect and complete and in good order.
9" diam x 3" tall.
Set of 8 Cow Horn Drawer Knobs
Original, quality, set of eight matching late 18th or early 19th century cow horn chest of drawers knobs with the original brass threaded bars with hand cut nuts, rope twist brass wire inlays to the face of the knobs and fitted with replacement washers. One knob has a slightly thicker front, one other knob has some of the brass wire inlay missing and there is a variation in colour to some of the backplates, otherwise all are complete and in good and working order. This set is embossed to the bottom edge of the knobs "S&T Deakin's Patent". A super set complete and so rare to find.
Backplate 1.7" diameter.
Knob 2" diameter plus 1" bolt.
1.5" front to back.
Price is for the set.
Swan Brewery Oxford Slab Seal Stoneware Flagon
Original, quality late 19th century part glazed two tone stoneware flagon with the glazed upper section with a "slab seal" detailing "Halls Oxford Brewery Ltd, Swan Brewery Oxford" and "2707". A very unusual example with the "Slab Seal" and in super condition and complete and in good order.
10.5" tall x 6" widest.
Treen Bowl by Scott Myles, Leuchars, Fife
Original, quality post-war turned mahogany fruit or salad bowl with the original paper label to the underside detailing "Handmade by Scott Myles Leuchars Fife" and "Made in Scotland". This super bowl is inset with twenty-five Scottish 5p pieces around the outer rim and one 10p coin to the centre. Some rubs and minor scratches otherwise complete and in good order.
11.75" diam x 2.5" tall.
Alexandra Star Copper Jelly Mould
Original, quality 19th century copper jelly mould probably manufactured by Benham & Froud, although not marked as such but is impressed to the side "Registered April 29th 1863" and referenced to The Alexandra Star after Queen Alexandra Queen to King Edward VII. This example is in superb condition inside and out, although it would need re-tinning on the inside if wanted for use. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.
6.5" tall x 5.5" widest.
Pair of Cast Iron Sheaf of Corn Mantel Ornaments
Original, quality pair of late 19th century cast iron mantel ornaments in the form of sheafs of corn. Cleaned and repainted back and complete and in good order.
7.5" x 4".
Plinth 3.75" x 2.25".
Brass Saddle Rack
Original, quality late 19th century all cast brass Tack Room saddle rack. This unusual example, the first we have seen in brass, has a rectangular shaped slightly curved backplate with four countersunk screw holes for wall mounting. The two arms with the larger to the top are on a swinging mount. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
Backplate 14.5" x 2.25".
16" front to back when out.
Pair of Brass Sash Window Lifts
Original, quality late 19th century heavy cast brass sash window lifts, the first we have seen of this model. The turned grips are mounted on two stems and a horizontal backplate with three countersunk screw holes for mounting. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and are complete and in good and working order.
Mounting plate 5.5" x 1".
Bar including finials 5.75".
Total 2.5" tall x 5.75".
Huntley & Palmers FA Cup Biscuit Tin
Original, quality aluminium biscuit tin in the form of the "FA Cup" produced for Huntley & Palmers, the Biscuit Manufacturer based at Reading in Berkshire. This tin was produced in preparation for Reading Town winning the FA Cup in 1927, unfortunately, they were knocked out in the Semi-Finals at Wolverhampton losing to Cardiff City 0-3 on 26th March 1927. As Reading Town did not win the FA Cup final, the tin was never issued as such and not produced in any great numbers. The underside is impressed "Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Manufacturer Reading & London England" and "Made in England". Complete and in good order.
8.5" tall including lid.
6.5" wide including handles.
4.25" front to back.
RSPCA 1914 Horse Brass
Original, quality shield shaped "RSPCA Merit Badge" issued for the "London Van Horse Parade" "1914" in brass with a lead Royal Coat of Arms and with the original leather strap and brass buckle. The brass has been polished and lacquered, but the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost , the leather cleaned and waxed and all is complete and in good order.
Brass 3.75" x 2 .75".
Total 7" long.
Large Brass Door Pull Knob
Original, quality large cast pink brass door pull knob circa 1900, with the original rectangular shaped backplate, threaded rod and internal dome headed, slotted nut. This super example the first we have seen has a detailed stepped border to the backplate matching the same to the knob. This fitting has a clever thief deterrent in that the twin spikes to the backplate, sink in when fitted to the door, thus preventing the whole being twisted undone from outside the house. All is complete and in good and working order.
Backplate 6.75" x 4.25" x 0.5".
Knob 3.5" x 2.25".
3.5" front to back.
Twin Spout Slipware Teapot
Original, quality most unusual slipware teapot with twin spouts, fully slip decorated overall, including the underside and with underglaze detail for "Mrs Bolton Tarleton, May 10 1905". This super example is generally in good order and usable if you wish, but it does have a chip on the inside rim of the lid, otherwise, all is complete and in good and working order.
10" wide, including spouts plus handle.
7" tall, including lid.
Body diam 7".
Set of 14 Matching Ceramic Tiles
Original, quality set of fourteen matching glazed ceramic tiles circa 1900. These super examples have a four sided, repeated sepia pattern of an Aesthetic Movement design. All are perfect and are detailed "1104" to the reverse. Complete and in good order.
6" x 6" x 0.5" widest.
Price is for the set.
Bentwood Bushel Measure
Original, quality late 19th century Bentwood Bushel Corn Measure with blacksmith made side handles and straps and top rim. The inner wall is branded "V.R" and other details relating to the reign of Queen Victoria, and the outside is branded twice for "Bushel", the capacity. Some shrinkage to the wooden floor, but otherwise complete.
21.5" wide including side handle.
12.5" tall x body 15.75" diam.
Jones Bros Deep Copper Frypan
Original, quality late 19th century superb deep copper frypan with good tinning to the interior, a steel handle to the side with copper rivets and impressed for the maker "Jones Bros. Down St." (London). All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
Pan 11.25" x 2.75".
Total including handle 19.75" x 4.5" tall.
Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Tongs and Shovel
Original, quality late 19th century continental blacksmith made wrought iron fireside tongs and shovel. These superb examples are mounted with very detailed brass mounts with grips to the top, each with entwined mythical fish and acanthus leaf and other decorations. The shovel has shaped sides to the spade and the tongs have oval shaped grip tips. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. A most unusual pair.
Shovel 26.5" x 3.5" x 3" front to back.
Tongs 27" x 3.5" x 1.75".
