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Copper Coal Hod
Copper Coal Hod
See our "Fire Irons, Fenders & Accessories" section for current stock of similar items.

Original, quality pre-war all copper coal hod with a tapering body and two grips to the front. The underside is stamped for the manufacturer "Johnson & Baxter ( Plymouth ) Ltd". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.

23.5" tall.

Base 8.75" diam.

 
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Pair of Copper Kettles
Pair of Copper Kettles
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Original, quality pair of 1920's circular copper tea kettles with a short spout, a handle over and a separate circular lid. This most unusual pair of kettles are in superb condition with only a few very minor dents. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and are complete and in good order.

6.5" tall x 7" body diam.

8.5" wide including spout each.

 
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Copper Turbot Kettle
Copper Turbot Kettle
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Original, quality late 19th century "Turbot" shaped Turbot Kettle with a tinned interior and cast pink brass ring handles to each end. The inner lifting tray and lid are both missing so this limits it's use but with such a great shape its an unusual planter or ideal as a base bain-marie pan. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order.

Pan 5.25" tall x 22" x 17.75".

Total 7.25" tall x 23.5" x 17.75".

 
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6 Matching Copeland Meat Platters
6 Matching Copeland Meat Platters
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Original, quality six matching oval meat platters manufactured by "Copeland late Spode" in three varying sizes. The reverse is date stamped and coded for the year of registration 1910 and with the pattern as "Chelsea". These examples are rectangular in shape with canted corners and are decorated in pastel colours with a pair of "Tragopan Pheasant" type birds to the centre with a river scene and a castle behind, each platter has a floral border decoration of the same colours. All are perfect, a wonderful find in wonderful condition.

1 x 19.5" x 14.5" x 1.75".

2 x 17" x 12.75" x 1.5".

3 x 14.5" x 11" x 1.5".

Price for the set of six.

 
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17.5
17.5" Hugh Wallis Copper Tray
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Original, quality larger than average circular copper tray made and signed by Hugh Wallis 1871 - 1943. This well-known coppersmith specialised in trays with engraved decorations inlaid with pewter and always with a rolled-over rope twist edge design and his logo of 'H' over 'W' within a square. As often the case the pewter inlay has worn away over years of use but all otherwise is complete and in good and working order and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

17.5" diam.

1.25" front to back.

 
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Brass Lion Door Knocker
Brass Lion Door Knocker
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Original, quality 1940's / 50's huge cast brass door knocker in the realistic form of a lion face gripping the decorative knocking ring in its mouth. A good knocking stud is included and all has been polished and is complete and in good and working order. This size and quality Lion door knockers are hard to find in brass for most found are in cast iron.

Backplate 6" wide.

6.5" tall.

Total 9" tall including ring.

9" front to back.

Knocking stud 2.75" diam.

 
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Pair of Winfield Arum Lily Curtain Tie Backs
Pair of Winfield Arum Lily Curtain Tie Backs
Original, quality mid 19th century pair of superb brass and opaline glass curtain tie backs in the form of very detailed Arum Lilies. The fine brass mounts are in the original matt gilt finish, the flower heads are perfect and the gilt collars beneath the flower necks are detailed "R.W Winfield Patent" and with the registration lozenge mark for the year 1845. Both these items have the original wall plates and although one has some good old repairs to some old damage both are in superb condition otherwise. It's some years since I have seen this model tie back. R.W Winfield was a serious manufacturer of the best brass items excelling in the most elaborate brass beds ever produced.

11" tall x 3.5" wide.

5" front to back.

 
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Bass Mirror
Bass Mirror
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Original, quality 1900 / 1920's advertising mirror in the original frame with applied plaster decoration to the edges. The mirror glass is detailed "Draught Bass" in white text and the red triangular "Trade Mark". The lower frame is also decorated in plaster "Bass & Co Ltd". The mirror is very bright and clean, although there is some flakey paint to the red triangle and the frame is generally missing parts of the applied plaster decoration. It still looks good and complete and in good order otherwise.

Max frame 26" x 22.5".

Visible mirror 19" x 15.5".

 
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Bretby Huntley & Palmers Plate
Bretby Huntley & Palmers Plate
Original, quality late 19th century decorative ceramic plate mounted with four facsimile Huntley & Palmers biscuits. Three of these very lifelike biscuits are impressed for Huntley & Palmers just as the real ones were and the green glazed plate is finished as if a paper doiley was on the plate. The underside is impressed for the makers "Bretby England" and '1146' and with the registration number for the year 1897. There is an old repair to the edge as shown in two of the pictures here, a chip has been glued back in rather clumsily and one chip to one long biscuit, otherwise all is complete and in good order with a super gloss finish back and front.

11.5" x 9" x 1.75".

 
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Telephone from Here Enamel Sign with Original Bracket
Telephone from Here Enamel Sign with Original Bracket
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Original, quality 1920's / 30's wall mounted double sided enamel sign detailing "You May Telephone From Here" in white upper cased text on a Royal Blue Background to each side. This super example is still mounted on the original galvanised wrought iron wall bracket with four screw holes for mounting. Some chipping to the enamel around the bolt holes otherwise complete and in good order with a good bright colour.

Enamel sign 22" x 9".

Bracket backplate 28" x 3.75".

Total 23" front to back.

 
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Giant Yale Key Shop Sign
Giant Yale Key Shop Sign
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Original, quality pre-war cast aluminium giant Yale key, hanging shop sign. This wonderful example is embossed on both sides with "Made in England Yale" to one side and "The Yale & Towne MFG Co" to the other. Replacement galvanised hanging chains are included and all is complete and in good order.

30.5" x 12" x 0.75".

 
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Pair of Brass Horse Mantel Ornaments
Pair of Brass Horse Mantel Ornaments
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Original, quality pair of late 19th century cast brass 'prancing horse' mantel ornaments mounted on shaped rectangular plinths. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and are complete and in good order.

8.5" tall.

Plinth 12" x 3.25".

 
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Galleried Oval Oak Tray
Galleried Oval Oak Tray
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Original, quality late 19th century oval shaped honey coloured oak drinks tray with a brass gallery, a handle to each end, four feet to the underside and an oval nickel plaque to the centre engraved "Presented to Lieut. Staffurth by the Non. Com. Officers & Men. I Comp 2nd V.B. R.S. Regt. 21st April 1898". The brass and nickel 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.

Tray base 20.5" x 15" x 0.5".

Total 21.75" x 14.75".

3.25" tall.

 
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Pollard Oak Framed Bevelled Wall MIrror
Pollard Oak Framed Bevelled Wall MIrror
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Original, quality mid 19th century rectangular shaped wide Pollard Oak veneered frame with a later replacement mirror glass fitted. Some good veneer repairs to the edges, refinished and complete and in good order.

Exterior 24.75" x 21" x 1.5".

Visible mirror 17" x 13".

 
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Set of 6 Sheffield Steel Dinner Knives
Set of 6 Sheffield Steel Dinner Knives
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Original, quality late 19th century steel dinner knives with Antler grips and a steel cap to the end. Each blade is detailed for the manufacturer "Joseph Rogers & Sons Cutlers to her Majesty" and 'VR' with the crown for the reigning Monarch Queen Victoria. Joseph Rogers was one the finest cutlers in Sheffield during the late 19th and early 20th century. Remember, these pieces of cutlery are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they dislike water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly. A very clean set, complete and in good and working order. A set of tea / dessert knives matching this set of dinner knives may well be available ref code: C97.

10.5" x 1" x 0.75" each.

Price is for the set.

 
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S.Maw Tin Footbath
S.Maw Tin Footbath
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Original, quality late 19th century tinsmith made slipper shaped footbath with a handle to each end, probably the original cream paintwork to the inside and brown out, with the original brass makers plaque detailing "S.Maw Son & Sons. London England" and with their logo to the centre. Some minor dents to one end, otherwise complete and in good and working order.

28" x 6" tallest.

10" wide down to 8".

 
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Brass Armadillo Inkwell
Brass Armadillo Inkwell
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Original, quality late 19th century all cast brass inkstand in the realistic form of an armadillo. This example has a lift up hinged 'shell' to access the pair of original white ceramic ink pots ( one has a small chip ) and is mounted on a stepped rectangular plinth. All has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

3.5" tall x 7" x 2 3/8".

Plinth only 4.75" x 2 3/8".

 
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Pair of Bronzed Door Pull
Pair of Bronzed Door Pull
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Original, quality pair of 1920's cast brass door pull knobs in the original bronzed finish with square backplates, spherical shaped knobs with reeded sides and rosettes to the faces. The threaded bar has a decorative brass cap for the inside of the door. A superb pair of unusual door pulls. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 3.5" x 3.5".

Knob 3" diam.

Total 3 5/8" front to back.

 
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Shaw Inhaler
Shaw Inhaler
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Original, quality, most unusual transfer printed ,circular white ceramic inhaler with side handles and a shaped top rim to fit the face. The underside is detailed in green type with a shield motif "Bridgwood England" and with the registration number for the year 1908. The front of the body is detailed in green type with the directions for use, other information and "The Shaw Inhaler".

7.75" tallest.

Base 3.25" diameter.

 
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County Insurance Firemark
County Insurance Firemark
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Original, quality, mid to late 19th century, pressed copper firemark, issued by the County Fire Office. This example, in the old patinated finish, although complete, has a few holes and tears, mainly from the old fixing nails, 'The County Fire Office' was in operation from 1807 to 1906 and Britannia was their main logo. Other examples of the same model may well be available reference code FM14 and FM15.

8.25" x 6.25.

 
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Topi Mount
Topi Mount
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Original, mounted Topi head, circa 1900. A very realistic mount, probably by Rowland Ward, but not marked and in fine condition.

Back mount 19" x 11".

Head 35" high x 16" wide.

23" front to back.

 
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Pair of Nickel Firemans Epaulettes
Pair of Nickel Firemans Epaulettes
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Original, quality late 19th century pair of nickel fireman's epaulettes on the original leather backs. Nickel epaulettes were worn by fire officers and in use from 1866 to 1920's. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. The two buttons are missing, otherwise all is in good order.

10" x 4.5" x 0.25".

 
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Firex Glass Fire Grenade 3 available
Firex Glass Fire Grenade 3 available
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Original, quality pre - war spherical shaped blue glass fire extinguisher manufactured under the name of 'Firex'. These grenades were originally filled with a solution of sodium bicarbonate and the whole grenade was thrown into a small domestic fire to extinguish the flames. This example is empty but has retained the waxed top cap and is complete and in good order otherwise.

4" tall.

3" diameter.

Price is for each.

 
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Battersby Hats Matchstriker
Battersby Hats Matchstriker
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Original, quality 1920's cast brass matchstriker in the form of a miniature Homburg Gents Hat. The brim is embossed "Battersby Hats" and the top of the crown is creased in with the matchstriker ribbing within the crease, turned over it's an ideal personal ashtray. All in the unpolished finish and complete and in good and working order. The first we have seen.

3.5" x 3" x 1.5".

 
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Mounted Roe Deer Prickets
Mounted Roe Deer Prickets
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Original, quality late 19th century continental small pair of Roe Deer Antlers mounted on a carved back mount "Black Forest" fashion with oak leaves and branches. An old repaired break to one branch otherwise all is complete and in good order.

Backboard 6.25" tall x 6" wide plus 0.75" front to back.

Total 10" tall plus 4" front to back.

 
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Pair of Brass Crown and Cut Glass Electric Hall Lamps
Pair of Brass Crown and Cut Glass Electric Hall Lamps
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Original, quality pair of 1920's electric pendant hall lights with cut glass pointed shades mounted with cast brass shade holders in the realistic form of Regal Crowns. This pair fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders. Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and rewired with modern three core silk covered flex and new brass UK bulb holders. Complete and in good and working order. Replacement brass ceiling roses and lengths of chain are included. A most unusual pair of light fittings.

5" wide x 12.5" tall plus 14." chain plus 2" ceiling rose x 2.75" diam.

 
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Saunders Inhaler
Saunders Inhaler
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Original, quality late 19th century ceramic inhaler complete with the original lid and glass tubes. This unusual example has the marble type veined design transfer printed and the front is detailed "Saunders Family Inhaler" with the "Directions For Uses" and for the manufacturer "Ayrton & Saunders IXL". Complete and in good order.

9.75" tall complete.

Widest diam 4.5".

 
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Large Pair of Staffordshire Dog Mantel Ornaments
Large Pair of Staffordshire Dog Mantel Ornaments
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Large pair of 19th century ceramic "Staffordshire Dogs" Mantel Ornaments. These larger than normally found ornaments arm modelled after the King Charles Spaniels popular in the early 19th century and are bright and clean but both with one small knock hairline crack, see arrows in pictures, otherwise complete and in good order. These were purchased on Dickinson's Real Deal at Middlesbrough Town Hall on 10th July 2021.

14.5" x 12.5" x 7" front to back.

 
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Pair of Gladstone and Disraeli Cast Iron Plaques
Pair of Gladstone and Disraeli Cast Iron Plaques
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A pair of original, quality, late 19th Century, cast iron plaques depicting Gladstone and Disraeli, both Prime Ministers during Queen Victoria's reign. These plaques have been finished in a matt gilt colour and are fitted within wide circular wooden frames. All is complete and in superb order. The first we have seen.

Cast iron plaque 7" diameter.

Total size 12" diameter.

1.25" front to back.

 
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Haws Galvanised Watering Can
Haws Galvanised Watering Can
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Original, quality late 19th century galvanised watering can with a long neck to the pouring spout and an old brass and steel rose. This example has a circular embossed brass manufacturer plate for "Haws Patent Tala Works Stourbridge" and the finish has been cleaned and lacquered, all showing an interesting detail to the outer surface. Will hold water and is complete and in good and working order.

Body 12.5" tall x 8" diam.

Total 34.5" long x 14" tallest.

 
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George Laily Elm Bowl
George Laily Elm Bowl
Original, quality Elm bowl reputed to be turned by George Laily of Buckleberry in Berkshire on his pole lathe. The underside is detailed "1947" and all is complete and in good order.

11.75" top diam exterior x 4.5" tall.

 
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Price: £156.00





Jewellers Brass Ring Gauge
Jewellers Brass Ring Gauge
Original, quality pre-war brass ring gauge with the original turned beech handle. This example is calibrated in the letters of the alphabet and also stamped RFX. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

9.75" long x 1.25".

 
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Price: £65.00





Pair of Smoke Room Frosted Glass Panels
Pair of Smoke Room Frosted Glass Panels
Original, quality pair of late 19th century part frosted glass pub window panes in late soft wood frames made to suit. Each pane has the upper section in clear thick glass and the lower is frosted with cut glass detail of "Smoke" to one and "Room" to the other with a key pattern border and acanthus leaves above. Some surface discolouration otherwise complete and in good order.

Outer frame 51.5" x 36.5".

Approx. glass pane 47" x 32.5".

 
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Brass Dog Collar 1845
Brass Dog Collar 1845
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Original, quality mid 19th century brass dog collar with the original internal leather lining, some old repairs and an engraved curved galvanised plate detailing the previous owner with "Earl of Shrewsbury" in script and "Alton Towers 1845" in shaded upper cased text. All is generally in good order and probably very usable if required. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

Collar as in picture 7.5" diam x 1.5".

 
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Brass and Ceramic 5 Branch Hat and Coatrack
Brass and Ceramic 5 Branch Hat and Coatrack
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Original, quality late 19th century five branch hat and coat rack with two upper branches for hats and three lower for coats. Each branch has a plain tubular brass stem with a spherical shaped white ceramic finial and all is mounted on a cast brass decorated backplate with two countersunk screw holes for wall mounting. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. The first we have seen of this eaxmple.

Backplate 3.75" x 2.5".

Total 12" tall x 8.5" widest.

6" front to back.

 
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Large Cast Iron Lion Door Knocker
Large Cast Iron Lion Door Knocker
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Original, quality mid 19th century larger than average cast iron door knocker in the form of a lion's face with good detail. This example has a drop loop, an old knocking stud and replacement nuts and bolts. Cleaned, repainted black and complete and in good and working order.

10" x 5.75" x 2.5" front to back.

Knocking stud 2" diam.

 
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Pair of Brass and Copper Candlesticks
Pair of Brass and Copper Candlesticks
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Original, quality pair of brass and copper candlesticks circa 1900. These super candlesticks in a serious Arts & Crafts style have a resemblance to the designs by W.A.S. Benson but are not marked as such. 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.

9" tall.

6" diam of feet.

 
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Pair of Trench Art Decorated Brass Shell Cases
Pair of Trench Art Decorated Brass Shell Cases
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Original, quality pair of First World War brass shell cases 'trench art' decorated with similar designs in shaped panels in relief, both are also detailed "December 1917 Jerusalem". The underside are stamped "Marz 1917", "HL27" and other numbers. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order.

9" tall.

3.5" base diam.

3" top diam.

 
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Cammell Laird & Co Ltd Promotional Paper Weight
Cammell Laird & Co Ltd Promotional Paper Weight
Original, quality 1920's advertising desk or counter paper weight in the form of a standing camel on a rectangular shaped block. This example appears to be in pewter or spelter, later painted in brown paint. Each side of the plinth is mounted with a brass plaque detailing in relief to, one side "Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Sheffield, Grimesthorpe & Penistone" and the other side "Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Shipyard Birkenhead". All has been washed and lacquered and is complete and in good order with just some rubbing to the later brown paint. Cammell Laird were huge ship builders having many famous ships to their credit including HMS Ark Royal, The Mauritania, The Robert F.Stockton, HMS Birkhead, CSS Alabama and The Fullages to name but a few.

4" tall.

Base 3.75" x 1.75".

 
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Wrought Iron Bench Vice
Wrought Iron Bench Vice
Original, quality late 18th or early 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron bench or shelf mounted vice of the 'leg vice' style. This super example is complete and in good and working order and has been cleaned and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. A most unusual example.

8.5" x 6" x 2.5".

 
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Pair of Galvanised Feed Tubs / Planters
Pair of Galvanised Feed Tubs / Planters
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Original, quality late 19th century circular, ribbed and tapered galvanised feed tubs converted to planters by drilled drain holes in the floors, otherwise complete and in good and working order. with much old green paintwork.

9" tall.

18.5" top diam.

16" base.

 
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Galvanised Dairy Wash - Up
Galvanised Dairy Wash - Up
Original, quality 1920's 'D' shaped galvanised Dairy Wash Up Tank on galvanised steel legs and frame. This useful tank has a plug hole but it has also been drilled for extra drainage. Some minor rust damage to the top rim but otherwise all is in good order and ideal for planting up.

Tank inner depth 18".

Total 29.5" tall.

Top 43" x 28.5".

 
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Irish Oat Cake Toaster
Irish Oat Cake Toaster
Original, quality late 18th or early 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron Irish oat cake toasting rack for use in the front of the "Down Hearth" open fire to toast the dried oak cakes made on griddles. This super example, the first we have found for many years, is a very decorative example and has the shelf to the front with two feet and an easel shaped folding backstand. All has been cleaned and finished in a coat of lacquer to preserve it before use.

17" tall x 15" x 2.5" when flat.

10.5" front to back standing set up.

 
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Brass Owl Vase
Brass Owl Vase
Original, quality 1920's / 30's tapered funnel shaped brass decorative vase. This unusual example is probably continental with no makers details to the underside but is of great quality. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. The front is embossed with great detail of an owl in a fir tree. Complete and in good order.

12.5" tall.

4.75" top flange.

Top aperture 2.75".

Plinth 3.75".

 
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Quart Mochaware Ale Measure
Quart Mochaware Ale Measure
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Original, quality 1920's two pint (quart) mochaware ale measure with blue, black and sandy coloured bands on white ceramic, with four "tobacco spit" designs and acid etched in the glaze "Quart" over a crown 'GR' and '19'. This example has a white loop handle to the side and is absolutely perfect and complete.

6.5" tall.

4.25" base diam.

6.25" wide including handle.

 
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Oak Counter Top Posting Box
Oak Counter Top Posting Box
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Original, quality late 19th century honey-coloured oak "Posting Box" as used on "Grand House" hall tables or Hotel Reception counters. This super example has the brass posting slot to the top slope, engraved "Letters" in upper cased text, a bevelled glass and removable oak panel to take the details of "times of collection", a bevelled glass front panel to view the Post to be collected and the original "Bramah of London" lock and key. 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. A great-looking Posting Box, the best we have had for a long time.

8.25" tall at back.

Plinth 7.5" front to back. plus 12" long.

Posting slot 7.25".

 
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Cast Iron Book Press on Stand
Cast Iron Book Press on Stand
Original, quality late 19th century cast iron book press with brass mounts, mounted on an original pine bookpress stand of a similar age. The bookpress has been fully overhauled, cleaned and repainted black and the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. The two drawer stand has been cleaned and waxed and fitted with a pair of late 19th century pierced cast iron drawer pulls. The press has a brass makers' plate detailing "Manufactured by J & E Ratcliff" and all is complete and in good and working order.

Pine stand 28.5" tall x 22" x 15".

Bookpress 16.5" wide x 10" x 9.5" tall with a 10" x 12" bed.

 
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Benson Copper Inkstand
Benson Copper Inkstand
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Original, quality circa 1880 / 1900 Art & Crafts design copper and brass inkwell designed by "W.A.S Benson" but not stamped to that effect. The base is in copper with curled over ends and the inkwell and lid are in brass with a ceramic ink pot within. The base of this inkstand is a miniature version of one of the tea trays designed by 'Benson'. A pretty and very usable inkwell by this sought after designer. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

4" tall x 8" x 3.5".

 
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American Bison
American Bison
Original, quality 1950's / 60's head and neck mount of an American Bison. This superb example is huge but not over heavy for wall mounting. All is in good order and the best I have seen to date.

Backboard 46" x 21".

Horns 23" wide.

Total 47" tall x 23" widest x 35" front to back.

 
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W&T Avery Personal Scale
W&T Avery Personal Scale
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Original, quality, oak sit-on weighing scale manufactured by W & T Avery, circa 1900. These scales, often referred to as jockey scales, were actually used in doctors surgeries or health and mens clubs or private bathrooms. This superb example has a seat upholstered with red leather, the original brass side arms and a brass mounted, cast iron steelyard sliding scale. The honey coloured oak body has square tapered legs and a drawer to one end for the record book. The seat has been re-upholsted in red leather, very similar to the original, the scale has the original paintwork, transfers and is designed to weigh up to 24 stone. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order.

Main body 25.5" x 16" and 20" tall.

Seat 18" x 16" and 22.5" from floor.

Total height 25.5" to top of arm.

 
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