Chemist Pill Machine
Original quality, 19th century, mahogany three piece pill machine with brass and steel mounts, used in the chemist shop to hand make pills. Would have been used against the edges of the workbench/tabletop. This example is one of the largest we have seen and will roll and cut 36 large size tablets at a time. A replacement slide-out tray to the end has been made, copied from an original, all has been cleaned and polished and is complete and in good and working order.
Board 13.75" x 10.5" x 1.75" plus 1".
Cutter 18.25" x 2.75" x 1.5" plus 1".
Spicers Fox Mask
Original, quality superb mounted fox mask on the original oak shield. This example was mounted by "Spicers of Leamington", the finest taxidermist of fox masks and similar. The condition is outstanding in every detail. The original oak backboard, in the standard Spicers shape, is impressed to the reverse "P. Spicer & Sons Taxidermist" and has an ivorine plaque to the front detailing "T.S. Woodman Cottage 15.12.36.". Complete and in good order.
Shield 10.75" tall x 8.5" x 0.75".
Total including shield 8.5" wide x 11" tall and 9.5" front to back.
Rowland Ward Ale Glass
Original, quality post-war clear glass ale glass with a side handle and engraving to the front depicting a sable antelope with trees in the background. These were produced for the firm of Rowland Ward and retailed in their shops in Nairobi and elsewhere in Africa.
Perfect. 5" tall.
Base 4" x 3.25" top.
5.5" wide including handle.
Antler Handled Travelling Cutlery Trio
Original, quality late 19th century three pieces cutlery set in the original leather roll. The roll is marked for the maker "Underwood Cutler 36 Haymarket London" as is the knife and the fork and spoon have silver plate marks for Walker Hall & Sons. The roll has a few tears to the leather, the tie strap is missing but otherwise is complete. The three pieces of cutlery are in fabulous condition with antler side covers and nickel mounts and all folding to fit into pockets in the leather roll. The knife blade is in steel and has a corkscrew fitted. 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. Complete and in good and working order.
Roll with cutlery in 5" x 2.5" x 2.5".
Cutlery open 7.5" x 0.75" x 0.5".
Price is for the set.
Pair of Mounted Red Deer Antlers
Original, quality pair of 1920's Red Deer Antlers with part skull, recently re-mounted on a honey coloured oak shield made to suit. A good looking pair of antlers, for wall decoration or ideal as a hat rack. In good order.
Shield 12.5" x 9.75" x 1".
Total 29" tall x 19" widest.
15.5" front to back.
Huge Copper Bath
Tub 12" tall x 19.5" x 15.5".
Plinth 18" x 15.25".
Total 14" tall x 16" plus 24" including handles.
Fully Converted Ericsson No2200 Wall Telephone
Original, quality Ericsson No2200 oak cased 'G P O' Wall Telephone, fully restored and converted to work perfectly on a standard modern B.T telephone line. The model was introduced in around 1906 and originally did not have a dial. During the current restoration and conversion, this telephone has been completely disassembled and cleaned, some parts and the cords have been renewed, and an old dialling system has been fitted, and full details of the work carried out and replacement parts fitted is included as are pictures of before and after. This example has retained the original finish and transfers to the cabinet and the original bronzed finish to the bells, crank handle (now disconnected), and side hook for the telephone. All is complete and in good and working order, and a selection of other converted telephones are usually available.
Cabinet front 7.5" x 6".
Backboard 9.5" x 6.75".
Total 6" front to back including dial.
Set of 8 Ceramic Drawer Knobs
Original, quality set of eight late 19th century ceramic drawer handles for a chest of drawers. These superb examples have a steel wood screw to the reverse for mounting and a wonderful "Faux" wood grain design to the face. All are perfect with not a chip or blemish to be seen and complete. How fortunate a full set of eight has survived.
Backplate 2" diam.
Knob 2" diam.
1.25" front to back plus screw 0.75".
Price is for the set.
Shop Keepers String Ball Holder
7" tall x 4" widest.
Scrub Top Kitchen Table
Original, quality late 19th century pine kitchen table with a very clean top on the original pitch pine base with square tapered legs and drawer to one end. The drawer has a pair of brass cup drawer handles, the base is in the varnished finish and all is complete and in good order.
30" tall x 48" x 35.5".
Height under skirt 23.5".
Pair of Petal Based Brass Candlesticks
Original, quality pair of 18th century or early 19th century brass candlesticks with seamed stems and petal shaped cast brass bases. Pairs of seamed candlesticks are still difficult to find today and these are in super condition. Complete and in good and working order.
8.25" tall.
4.5" base diam.
Cased Albino Mole
Original, quality circa 1900, cased Albino Mole in the original glass fronted case and with good groundwork to the inside. The glass and interior has been cleaned and retaped, the exterior repainted black and crystals have been added to the interior to kill any mites or bugs. Complete and in good order.
8" tall x 9" x 4.25" tall.
Steel Bone Saw
Original, quality early 19th century small steel bone saw with a fine toothed blade and a checkered pressed cowhorn grip. This super example circa 1830's/1840's was part of the 'Richard Merry' set Ref code: M156 and probably manufactured by H. Wright 32 London Rd London 1832 to 1843 at this address. Good clean steel but some minor rodent gnawing at the horn grip otherwise complete and in good order.
7.75" x 2" x 0.5".
Heavy Tethering Stone
12" base diam x 11" tall plus 4" diam wrought iron ring.
Yellow Swans Oil Lamp Shade
Original, quality 1920's spherical shaped etched glass oil lamp globe. This unusual example has a yellow upper half and a frosted lower with acid etched designs of swans on the lake with water lilies and bulrushes. Will fit a standard, duplex double wick burner gallery. Perfect and in super condition.
7.25" tall x 9" diam.
Lower aperture 4" diam.
Hutchins of Aberystwyth Fox
Original, quality superbly cased and mounted European Fox with an English Partridge circa 1900 / 1920's. This very clean and bright mount is typical of all Hutchins work with three panels glazed, black painted case with gilt slips, paper mache rockwork and no taxidermist's label, all original with just some retaping to the reverse. An immaculate display quite the best we have seen.
32.5" tall x 23" x 13.5".
Cased Otter
Original, quality, pre-war, mounted and cased juvenile otter, from the river Itchen in Hampshire, superbly mounted and cased, with very realistic groundwork and grasses. All wood case with paper covering and a glazed front. Complete and in good order.
Case 24.75" x 14" x 8" front to back.
Pair of Unused Siddons Square Cast Iron Saucepans
Original, quality pair of unused 1930's square cast iron saucepans with tubular wrought iron tapered handles, the original paintwork, the original paper labels and the original tin lids, both with brass makers plaques embossed "Siddons", each lid is also impressed "2½ pts" and "5pts" for each saucepan's capacity. The interiors have retained the original tinning and all is complete and in good order. A great looking pair of seriously unused and unusual cast iron saucepans. Complete and in good and working order.
Large pan 6" square plus 5.25" tall.
Total 15.5" x 9.25".
Smaller pan 4.75" square plus 4.25" tall.
Total 13" x 7.5".
Brass Mantel Rail
Total length including finials 65".
Pole 1.25" diam.
Brackets 8.25" x 4.75" x 2.25".
Brass Match Holder and Striker
Original, quality late 19th century barrel shaped match holder which splits in two for filling with matches. The underside is embossed with a circular striking area surrounded by "Safety Barrel for Patent Vesta Lights" and the top has a small finial with a hole to stand a lit vesta light in to use as a 'candle like' lamp referred to as a "go to bed". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
2" tall plus 1.25" widest.
Large Stokers Coke Shovel
Total 36.5" x 14" x 4".
Lead only 16" x 14" x 2".
Glass Dome on Wooden Plinth
Original, quality late 19th century glass dome with a flat front and back in a very fine glass and on the original shaped ebonised wooden plinth with four bun feet. Complete and in good order.
Total 15" x 8" x 15".
Internal height 13.5".
Cast Iron Bootscraper with Brushes
Original, quality late 19th century cast iron boot scraper with a flat grid central section, a decorated surround and fitted with two later boot brushes. All is complete and in good and working order and in the old black paint for use outdoors. A great boot scraper and the brushes for the sides work very well.
6.5" tall plus 16" x 13" base.
Brushes 8" x 3" x 2.75" each.
Gecophone Crystal Set No 1
6.5" tall x 9" x 6".
Miniature Brass Fireplace
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass miniature fireplace with a separate cast brass fender. This super example is proportionally scaled down to size, has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and with the two piece is complete and in good order.
5.75" tall x 5" wide x 1.5" front to back.
Plus the fender 3.75" x 7/8" tall plus 1.25" front to back.
Square Based Glass Dome on Plinth
Original, quality late 19th century clear glass dome on the original ebonised plinth with four bun feet. This unusual clear dome of very thin glass has a square shape with rounded corners to the base with four flat sides terminating to a dome at the top. Not only is this complete but it's perfect.
Dome including stand 18" x 11.5" x 8 1/8".
16.75" tall internal height of dome plus 10.5" x 7".
Brass Blowtorch
18.5" x 2" widest.
5.75" tall with stand in use.
Copper Jelly Mould
Original, quality late 19th century copper jelly mould. This example has had little use with a really good tinned interior and only a couple of tiny dents. The deep skirt to the base is impressed with the orb and cross logo for the manufacturer 'Benham and Froud' of London and Birmingham and "469" for the model number and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.
6.75" tall.
Base 5.75" diam.
Benham and Froud Copper Jelly Mould
Original, quality late 19th century three tier copper jelly mould with a cylindrical hollow to the centre, stamped to the plinth "378" for the pattern number and impressed with the orb and cross logo for the manufacturer 'Benham and Froud' of London and Birmingham. This clean example has good tinning to the interior, has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order with no dents or blemishes.
5.25" tall.
5.25" widest.
Pair of Copper Jelly Moulds
Original, quality pair of 1920's copper jelly moulds in unused condition. This superb pair of moulds each have tapered and seamed bodies with embossed decoration and the top sections have eight decorative shaped tips. Each mould is stamped 'HL and Co' for the manufacturer, possibly 'Henry Loveridge', and 'OL35C' and 287 for the model number. 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.
4.75" tall.
6" x 4.5".
John Pearson Copper Tray
Original, quality 1920's rectangular shaped beaten copper tray with a raised rim all around, a handle to each end and a punch detail on the outer rim. The underside is stamped "J.P" in two places for the coppersmith 'John Pearson'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
Tray 15.75" x 11.75" x 0.5" plus the handles.
ARP Handbell
Original, quality Second World War brass handbell issued to Air Raid Personel to warn of oncoming air raids. This clean example is stamped "A.R.P" for "Air Raid Precautions" "1939" and "G & J" for the maker and has the original turned oak handle and cast iron clapper on a chain. All is complete and in good and working order with a good loud tone and resonance.
10" tall x 4.75" widest.
GLC Enamelled Gas Iron
Original, quality 1920's / 30's enamelled gas iron with a cast iron sole chrome plated and a black finished turned wooden handgrip. The enamel body cover is in pale blue and all is in superb condition. The manufacturer's plates beneath the handle details "GLC" for the "Gas Light & Coke Comp" and A Kenrick & Sons Ltd. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good order.
9" x 4" x 6" tallest.
Parnall Brass Beam Scales and Weights
Original, quality late 19th century grocer's counter scale on the original mahogany base. This super example is all brass with the horizontal brass beam mounted on a tubular column with a cast brass circular pan for the weights and a circular dish for the goods. A stack of eight brass weights is included and from 4lb down to ¼ ounce and the scale beam and the column are both stamped for the manufacturer "Parnall & Sons of Bristol". Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
Mahogany plinth 24" x 11.5" x 1".
Total 28" tall x 25" x 11.5".
WH Smith Enamel Sign on Wrought Iron Bracket
Original, quality, 1950s amazing pair of pictorial enamel signs in the original wrought iron wall mounted bracket which includes a second pair of smaller oval enamel signs. This exciting find is all original and in superb condition. The frame for the pictorial sign is finished in black paint on brass which will not rust and damage the enamel sign. The pictorial signs both portray the same coloured illustration of a newsboy with his basket and newspapers. One is in mint condition and the other has a few minor chips to the edges. The oval enamel signs both detail "WHS" in the corporate logo for WH Smith and both are in mint condition. The blacksmith made wrought iron bracket has been painted black many times over the years and perhaps could do with stripping back. All is very original and complete and in good and working order. Another illuminated WH Smith hanging sign with similar bracket may well be available.
Total bracket size 41" x 1.75" × 42" front to back.
Pictorial sign in frame 25.75" x 16.25" including frame.
Oval signs 18.25" x 10.5".
Top of horizontal arm of bracket to the base of the sign when hanging 31".
Haricot Beans Large White Storage Jar
Original, quality late 19th century huge white ceramic storage jar with bands embossed to the body and a flared top. Sadly this super jar of an unusual size is rather damaged and is missing the lid but being of this size and transfer printed "Har. Beans" it will match others out there. The damage is:- two glued in sections to the top flared rim, a small chip to the inner rim, two glazing hairline cracks to the base and several chips to the base rim. Otherwise a great looker and very usable storage jar.
9.75" tall x 8.25" body diam.
Silver Slipper Promotional Ladies Shoe
4.75" x 1.75" x 1.25" tall.
Miniature Steel Saw
Original, quality late 19th century good miniature steel saw with a brass handle in perfect scale. This super example has a steel blade with the nick, to the top, a good set of teeth and a brass closed grip shaped handle. The brass grip is stamped 'W.R''and with a crown. A most unusual example and complete and in good order.
4.25" long x 1".
Aluminium Magnifying Glass
Original, quality circa 1900 / 1920's large hand magnifying glass in a cast aluminium frame with brass mounting screws. A most unusual example with a good clean convex lens and a large ring to the handle. The first we have seen and the clearest ever. Complete and in good order and working order.
Lens 4.25" diam.
Total 8.75" x 4.25" x 0.75".
Cast Iron Village Pump
70" tall including finial.
10" diam bottom flange.
9" widest body diam.
22" front to back including spout & handle mount.
Brass Signal Horn
Original, quality late 19th century curved and flared brass signal horn with a reed to the mouthpiece, two eyes for a cord and engraved for the maker J. Higham Ltd Manchester". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost, very loud and complete and in good and working order.
11" long.
Mouth 2.5" x 1.75".
Pitch Pine Church Pew
Original, quality late 19th century very clean pitch pine pew with solid seat and ends and a panelled back, all cleaned and wax finished. This example has a small but strong pullout extension to one end to seat one late comer. A great looker and very sturdy.
76" long x 36" tallest x 17.5" front to back.
Percy Chas Plant & Co Wooden Nameplate
Original, quality 1920's oval shaped hardwood nameplate signwritten for "Percy Chas. Plant & Co, Builders, Plumbers & Decorators, Bridge Works, Garrison Lane". A later brass mirror plate has been fitted and all is complete and in good order.
22.75" x 13" x 0.5" plus brass ring plate.
Set of 3 Matching Servants Intercom Bells
Original, quality set of three matching late 19th century servants intercom bells with brass mounts, steel springs, brass clappers and decorative central brass bosses. For use with a tight wire, non-electrical bell system and can be pulled from either left or right. Often now referred to as 'Downton Abbey' bells. Other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock and many other bell fittings of differing types may also be available. The ironwork has been repainted, and the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order. These three bells are well above average in quality and form and are complete and in good and working order.
11" tall.
4.5" to 5.25" wide.
Bell mouths 4.5".
4.5" front to back.
Huge Exterior Call Bell
Original, quality late 19th century larger than average brass call / alarm bell with a heavy spring and brass mounting brackets. For use with a tight wire, non-electrical bell system. Can be pulled from either left or right and other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. The circular mounting plate has been made to suit copied from an original. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and the ironwork repainted black. This bell has the war dept broad arrow embossed to one side to the exterior and all is complete and in good and working order with a good loud ring.
15" tall.
6" wide.
6" front to back.
Bell mouth 6".
Servants Exterior Brass Bell Pull
Original, quality late 19th century exterior brass bell pull with a circular dished backplate, embossed "Servants" and a brass pull knob to the centre. For use with a tight wire, non-electrical bell system. Other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock and many other bell fittings of differing types may also be available. Replacement rear springs and washers have been fitted. Most unusual to find the "servants" example. Complete and in good and working order.
5.5" diam.
Knob 1.75".
3.5" diam to be recessed 1" deep.
Total front to back exposed when mounted 1.5".
Flow Blue and White part Dinner Service
30 pcs, of original, quality, matching flow-blue late 19th century ceramic dinner service, manufactured by J.H.Wetherby and Sons of Hanley, Staffordshire potteries. The manufacturer's mark on the reverse of most pieces details the pattern as "Belmont" and the mark is for 1892. All in good order.
This part set consists of 10 × 10" dinner plates.
7 x 9" dessert plates,.
3 x Oval platters.
6 x 7.75" plates.
One oval sauce tureen and stand (lid missing).
1 x gravy boat and stand.
Price is for the 30pcs.
Yellow Shell Shaped Toilet Jug
Original, quality late 19th century ceramic toilet jug originally part of an ewer and basin set. This super example is in the form of a stylised seashell with a handle over the top and the crests of waves to the plinth. The handle to the top has simulated binding, and the whole jug is transfer decorated with yellow 'dog' roses with a bright yellow colour overall. The underside is transfer printed for "Bros trademark Stoke on Trent Staffordshire" and embossed with the registration number for the year 1899. All is complete and in good order, with not a chip or blemish in sight.
13.5" x 7" wide.
11" front to back.
Hungerford Stoneware Flagon
Original, quality mid to late 19th century bellied shaped two tone glazed stoneware flagon with a strap handle to the rear and impressed to the shoulders for the supplier of the original contents "Milligan Toms & Matthews, Spirit Merchants Hungerford" This is the first we have seen with this name and for the manufacturer of the flagon "Powell Potter Bristol". All is complete and in good order and with a super 'runny' glaze.
15.5" tall x 10" wide.
7.5" base diam.
Large Copper Sponge Mould
Original, quality 1920's larger continental copper sponge mould of a three tier form with a deep base plinth. The plinth is impressed for the manufacturer "Trottier Paris". The tinning to the interior is in excellent condition and all is complete and in superb condition with no dents or damage. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.
7" tall.
6.5" base diam.
