Pair of Mc Vitie and Price Biscuit Barrels
Original, quality pair of Royal Doulton ceramic biscuit barrel manufactured circa 1900 to 1930's with both pieces transfer printed to the underside "Royal Doulton England Copyright" and "made especially for Mc Vitie & Price Edinburgh & London". The coloured decoration to the tub has a Dutch scene in green and yellow and is perfect with not a blemish in sight. This is the first we have seen. Complete and in good order.
7" tall x 6" wide including lid.
W&T Avery 2lb Ceramic Weight
Original, quality circa 1900, white ceramic grocers' / butchers' counter weight in the cottage loaf shape. This clean example is transfer decorated in dark green, with "Imperial 2lb" to the top "W.T. Avery Birmingham" in ribbon swags to the shoulder and a decorated band to the base rim. The underside has retained the customs lead infill which is impressed "VR", "200" and "94". This super weight has just one edge knock to the bottom rim, otherwise all is complete and in near mint condition.
3.25" tall x 3.75" diam.
Oak Cased Rim Lock
Original, quality late 19th century oak cased, surface mounted door lock with an inset wrought iron lock, with the original key and a replacement keep been made to suit. This good example does not have the provision for a handle only the key turn. The lock has four screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been cleaned and fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order.
Lock keep 9" x 6" x 1 3/8".
Etched and Frosted Square Oil Lamp Shade
Original, quality late 19th century frosted glass oil lamp shade with etched designs of hops and leaves to each of the four panels and to the corners. Will fit a standard, duplex double wick burner gallery. This example is most unusual with a square tapered shape and a castellated top rim and is the first we have seen. Complete and in good order.
9.25" tall x 8" widest.
Lower aperture 4" diam.
Police Alarm / Bird Scarer
Original, quality late 19th century bird scarer or policeman's alarm. This example is made in stained beech with a replacement splat in ash. All is now complete and in good and working order.
Body 10.5" x 4.5" x 1.5".
Copeland & Garrett Footbath
Original, quality early 19th century oval shaped ceramic footbath of the banded design with decorative handles to each end. This super example in absolutely perfect condition in every aspect is impressed to the underside for the manufacturer "Copeland & Garrett" 1833 to 1847. Complete and in good order.
9" tall x 14.25" x 20.75" including handles.
4 Piece Matching Doulton Tea Set
Original, quality 1920's Royal Doulton four piece tea set comprising teapot, hot water jug, milk jug and sugar bowl. All are matching but do show a variable blue colouring. Some old restoration to the teapot and larger jug but none obvious to the other two pieces. All complete and in good order.
Teapot 5" tall x 7.5" x 5.5" diam.
Tall jug 5.75" tall x 5" wide including handle plus 3.5".
Short jug 3.5" tall x 4.5" x 3.5".
Sugar bowl 2.25" tall plus 5" wide including handle x 3.5".
Tramp Art Wall Mirror
Original, quality late 19th century "Tramp Art" wooden picture frame fitted with a replacement mirror glass and an old backing board cut to suit. This super example has been cleaned, well worm treated, refinished and is now complete and in good order and can be hung both vertical or horizontal.
External 19" x 13.5" x 1.5" front to back.
Visible mirror 17.25" x 5.5"
The Eclipse Ceramic Teapot Stand
Original, quality late 19th century circular white ceramic teapot stand in a pewter frame and transfer decorated in black to both sides. Although the upper side is intended as the top and has a Victorian parlour room scene the most interesting is the underside detailing "The Eclipse Teapot Stand, Sold Everywhere, Made by Deykin & Sons Electro Platers of Birmingham". All is complete and in good and working order.
7 1/8" diam x 0.75".
Greene's Sheep Dip Poster
Original, quality 1920's paper poster advertising "Greene's Sheep Dip" recently professionally mounted in a pale wood glazed frame with an off white inner mount. Some minor damage to poster lower edge. Otherwise complete and in good order.
Outer frame 29" x 23" x 7/8" front to back.
Visible poster 25" x 19".
Butchers Wrought Iron Rail of Hooks
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron butchers rack of hooks with three countersunk screw holes for mounting. This serious run of eight wall mounted hooks are rivetted to the original wrought iron flat rail and each have a super curve and curled over tip creating a smooth and safe finial. Ideal for display or as a coat rack cleaned and lacquered and complete and in good and working order.
Backplate 62.5" long x 1.5".
Total 3.25" tall.
4" front to back.
Huge Brass and Iron Tally Iron
Original, quality early to mid 19th century brass and iron tally or goffering iron with a huge brass body mounted on a cast iron tripod stand with a super curled tapered stem. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order, although the poker has long been gone.
9" tall.
Base 7" diam spread.
Barrel 7" x 1.5" exterior plus 1" interior.
Double Ended Wrought Iron Door Key
Original, quality early 19th century double ended wrought iron door key with a turned central stem and two very similar but not identical ends. This was used for a two door entry area. A most unusual key. Cleaned and lacquered. Complete and in good order.
4" x 1" x 0.25".
Slat Back Arm Chair
Original, quality late 19th century slat back armchair in super condition. This example has an Elm Seat and the rest is beech with chunky legs and arms all in a great colour. Minor worm to the seat, well treated and all is complete and in good and working order.
43" tall at back plus 17" tall at seat front.
22.5" arms plus spread of legs 21".
Total 25.5" front to back.
Pair of Visitors and Servants Exterior Brass Bell Pulls
Pair of original, quality matching late 19th century Scottish, circular exterior cast brass bell pulls. For use with a tight wire, non-electrical bell system. One surround is embossed "Servants" and the other "Visitors" and both have cast brass central pullout knobs. One knob is a replacement made to suit and replacement rear springs and washers have been fitted. Other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. Fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order. Most difficult to find these pairs and this is the first we have seen of Scottish ones.
Backplate 3.75" diam.
1.5" exposed front to back.
1" x 1" to be recessed 4".
Picture Frame Case of Bullfinches
Original, quality circa 1900 / 1920's picture framed wall mounted glazed display of five bullfinches, four males and one female. This superb example has the birds mounted on the backboard with glass to all five panels and mounted within and to the front of the original "Oxford" plaster finished frame with brass mounts to each cross over, all in an ecclesiastical look. There is no label remaining but this display was typical for George Bazeley of Wolverhampton 1871 - 1958. We have cleaned the glass inside, deposited crystals to keep away mite and retaped all round. As good as it looks, a superb and very attractive display.
Back frame 21.5" x 19.5" max.
Glazed area 13.15" x 5.5".
Total 6.25" front to back.
Royal Worcester Ceramic Wall Bracket
8" tall x 9.5" widest.
8.5" front to back.
Brass Gothic Fire Front
Original, quality late 19th century superb heavy cast brass ornamental fire front or hearth ornament in the form of a Gothic Revival front of a building. This example, the first we have seen, has pierced arched top windows to both sides and three to the front. The reverse is impressed with the registration number for the year 1892, the square hand-cut brass nuts to the reverse holding the three panels together are replacements made to suit and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order.
14.5" tall x 16.5" widest.
5.5" front to back.
Front 12.75" wide.
Butterfly Cabinet with 24 Drawer
Original, quality late 19th century 24 drawer entomology cabinet in mahogany. The drawers are in original finish pine throughout with a pair of mahogany knobs to each, re-papered cork bases and provision for a drop in glazed panel. Some glass is included, most is absent, but can be supplied if required. The doors have a lock with two keys, the mahogany veneered top has a split to the front and the side is showing signs of a pair of handles that have been removed. This cabinet is far too heavy to be carried with side handles. Otherwise all is complete and in good and working order.
Cabinet top and base 44.5" x 15.25" front to back
Body 43" wide x 36"tall x 14.5" front to back
Each drawer 20.5" x 12" x 2" tall
Each drawer 1.5" deep inside excluding glass
Voysey Brass Fireside Shovel
Original, quality circa 1900, art nouveau fireside shovel with a heart shaped spade end and a simple stem and handgrip. This example was designed by "Charles F.A.Voysey". A very special fire tool, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
25" x 5.5" x 1.25".
Cricket Presentation Bread Knife
Original, quality bread knife with a stainless steel blade, an ivorine handle carved with an ear of corn and an engraved hallmarked silver ferrule. The blade is etched "Bread Knife" in script with a harvest scene around and the silver ferrule is engraved "Wednesday C. C" (for Sheffield Wednesday Cricket Club), "1904" and "Percy Bowker, Average 60". The silver hallmark is also for Sheffield 1904. Complete and in good and working order. A most unusal presenation piece.
13.5" x 1.5" x 1".
Imperial Life Paperweight
Original, quality late 19th century brass and iron paperweight issued by the "Imperial Life" ( Insurance Co ). This example is embossed to the brass top, detailing "Imperial Life Office Est. 1820, London" with an impression of the buildings and mounted to the rectangular shaped iron base. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order. The first we have seen.
4.25" x 3" x 1.25".
Sheffield Plated Sugar Shaker
Original, quality mid to late 19th century copper sugar shaker for the table. This elegant example was originally Sheffield plated and traces can still be seen within the detail, the collar of the pierced lid and to the underside. The underside is impressed with the manufacturers' hand shaped mark. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
8.5" tall x 3" widest.
3" base diam.
Clay Pigeon Ejector
18.5" x 2.75" x 4".
Victoria Jubilee Plate
Original, quality ceramic plate issued to commemorative Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. This super example has five, part colour cameos, the central one of Queen Victoria and the others "Windsor Castle", "Balmoral Castle", "Buckingham Palace" and "Osborne House". Also detailed "Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897, longest reign on record, crowned 1837 Empress of India and Queen of England". Complete and in good order.
9.75" diam x 1".
Nickel Handled Wilkinsons Tailors Shears
Original, quality pair of late 19th century large cast nickel handled, steel tailors shears. The handles are stamped near the large bolt and detail "T.Wilkinson & Son Makers Sheffield" and "Patent". Some minor pitting to the blades, unusual with nickel grips. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
15.75" x 4" x 2.5".
Circular Lloyd Loom Liner Basket
Original, quality 1960's Lloyd Loom liner basket with bellied sides and the original, formica covered circular hinged lid and the original pinky / cream paintwork. The underside is stencilled "7th March 1962" for the year of manufacture and the interior has the original ivorine label detailing "Lusty Lloyd Loom". In near mint condition and complete and in good order.
22" tall x 15" widest diam.
Lid 11.5" diam.
Brass Miniature Hot Water Can
Original, quality late 19th century miniature all brass hot water can for an unknown purpose ? This example has a large pouring spout, a strap handle over the top and one to the rear. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. A most unusual item, the first we have seen. Complete and in good and working order.
4.25" tall x 5.25" x 2".
Holder's Brewery Horse Brass on Leather
Original, quality late 19th century circular cast brass buckle cover impressed for "Holder's Brewery" mounted on the original leather strap with two brass buckles and a small coat of arms. This brass buckle cover and possibly the leather was part of the horse harness of a brewery dray and has been cleaned and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is in good order.
Buckle cover 2.5" diam.
Total length 35".
Brass Letter Flap
Original, quality 1930's / 40's huge plain cast pink brass letter flap of great proportions with "Letters" inlaid in white enamel to the flap in upper cased text. Replacement springs, nuts, washers and threaded bars have been fitted and all now is complete and in good and working order. This example ticks all the boxes.
Exterior 14" x 4.75".
Aperture 11" x 3".
Bolt centres 12.5".
Copper Catering Pudding Steamer Cabinet, 2 available
Original, quality 1950's all copper catering pudding steamer cabinet manufactured by G. FE Bartlett, Kitchen engineers of Bell St, London NWI. This super cabinet has a hinged door to the front with a catch, provision for five perforated metal shelves and a water tank to the floor with a cranked brass tap and a carrying handle to each side. The front of the door has a detailed makers' plate and all is in good order and in the unpolished green patinated colour.
Exterior 27" tall x 19.5" wide.
19" front to back.
Price is for each.
Circular Cast Iron Feeder
34" diam x height of sides 6".
10.5" tallest at centre.
Pair of Amber Glass Door Handles
Original, quality pair of late 19th century cut amber coloured glass, door knobs with circular cast brass backplates, each with three countersunk screw holes for mounting. These superb examples have a square bar included to fit standard mortice locks and latches and a heavy bead design in relief to the backplates and not a chip or blemish to the spherical shaped knobs. Complete and in good and working order.
Backplates 2 3/8" diam.
Knobs 2.25" diam.
2.5" front to back.
Bakelite Lever Door Handles, 2 pairs available
Pair of original, quality 1930s brown bakelite lever door handles with a square bar included to fit standard mortice locks and latches. This example has long rectangular shaped back plates each with 4 x countersunk screw holes for mounting and a keyhole. Complete and in good and working order.
Backplates 6.25" x 1.5"
Total 6.25" tall x 4.75" wide including handles.
2.25" front to back.
Price is per pair.
Pair of Spelter Photo Frames
Original, quality pair of 1920's continental horizontal photo frames in spelter. Each frame has a pierced design with a ribbon form top decoration and folding easel style backstand. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
7" tall including top mount x 7.5" wide.
0.5" front to back.
Visible photo 5" x 3.5".
Esso Blue Enamel Sign
Original, quality 1950's / 60's near mint double sided enamel sign advertising "We Sell Esso Blue, Esso" to both sides. This example in unbelievable condition has a flange mount to one edge to mount the sign in "Bus Stop" position, the flange is detailed "property of E. P Co Ltd" (Esso petrol). The main sign also has four countersunk screw holes for mounting flat if required. Complete and in very, very good order.
18" x 18" x 2".
Hudsons Soap Enamel Sign
Original, quality 1920's enamel advertising sign with very bright colours detailing "Hudson's Soap for the people, in packets" with the lamp trademark and "LNS". This clean example has nine screw holes for mounting and some damage to the enamel to the outer edges and screw holes but otherwise in super condition and complete. Also stamped for the sign manufacturer "Registered Chromo Wolverhampton".
27" x 20".
Anvil on Stand
Original, quality late 19th century heavy iron anvil on an original stand. The anvil has a blunt end and a pointed end opposite, the working plate has a good surface with minor pitting only and a tapered square hole for inserting accessories. One small hemispherical former is included. The stand, also very heavy, is an original stand for anvils and will take a variety of sizes. Complete and in good and working order.
Anvil 23" long x 4.5" top width.
Base of anvil 10" x 9".
Stand 14.5" tall x feet at base 17" x 17".
Perpetual Calendar and Postal Ruler
Original, quality Mauchline Ware cylindrical and transfer printed perpetual calendar and postal ruler. This late 19th century example was produced between 1871 to 1885, has a cameo of Winchester Cathedral, an adjustable calendar to one end, 2 calibrated 6" rulers one in "French Centimetres" and the other in "English Inches" and a very detailed postal price list for the year for, Letter Post, Newspapers, Parcels, Books, Telegrams, Postal Orders etc. Complete, in absolutely mint condition and in good working order.
9" x 1" x 1".
Steel Smoothing Plane
Original, quality late 19th century superb quality steel smoothing plane with a hickory infill, front grip and closed saw grip handle to the rear. The brass lever cap has a knurled screw and the two piece cutting iron (blade) is impressed "I Sorby Cast Steel Sheffield". One side of the steel body, is stamped for a previous owner 'W.Low' but no makers name can be seen. All is complete and in good and working order.
8.5" long x 5.5" tall x 2.25" wide.
Sole 6.75" x 2.25".
Iron 2".
United Asbestos Co Letter Opener
Original, quality late 19th century boxwood or sycamore letter opener with the calendar to both sides of the handle for the year "1889". This example was a promotional item produced for "The United Asbestos Co Ltd of 161 Queen Victoria Street London". One side has inch and metric calibrations and the other side has diagrams of various builders materials carried in stock of the time. Really in super condition and complete. Lots of detail.
13.25" x 1.25".
Brass Fox with Umbrella Brass Inkwell
Original, quality late 19th century continental cast brass inkwell in the original unpolished matt gilt finish. This superb example is depicting a fox wearing a cloak, inside an umbrella and mounted on a circular stepped plinth. The fox is very realistic with the glass eyes. The original glass liner to the inkwell has been retained. All is complete and in good and working order. This is the first we have seen of this example and what a beauty.
6" diam x 4.5" tall.
Plinth 3.25" diam.
GR Post mounted Cast Iron Post Box
Original, quality post mounted cast iron G.P.O. posting box issued from 1913 to 1936. This good example is embossed "Letters Only" above the postage slot and 'GR' to the door in large letters for the Reign of King George V. the lock has two replacement keys cut to fit and a pair of steel loops also made to suit will enable this box to be fitted to either a telegraph pole or a lamp post as origianlly intended. All is complete and in good and working order, perhaps just needing a fresh coat of paint.
20" tallest x 8" wide plus 13.25" front to back exterior.
Aperture 5.25" x 1".
Horners Clotted Cream Cylinder
4.75" x 2.5" diam.
Bellied Copper Storage Tub
21.5" tall x 17.5" widest.
Top aperture inner 13" diam.
Large Stone Grindstone Wheel
20.75" diam.
5.25" front to back.
Stone Garden Roller
Roller 11" diameter x 24" long.
Total 48" tall x 27.5" widest.
Ludlow ER Letter Box Front
12" x 11".
Coopers Dips Please Shut The Gate Enamel Plaque
Original, quality 1920's narrow enamel sign detailing "PleaseShut the Gate and use Cooper's Dips" ( Sheep Dips ) in dark blue text on a yellow background. Some chipping to the enamel on three of the four corner screw holes and the odd surface chips elsewhere to the enamel. A most unusual enamel plaque and complete and in good order otherwise.
13.75" x 2.75".
Stoneware Pet Food Bowl
2.75" diam.
1.5" tall.
Wills Flag Cigarette Enamel Sign
Original, quality 1930's / 40's large very clean enamel sign advertising Wills's Flag Cigarettes, detailing "Smoke Wills's Flag Cigarettes Empire Blend" with a flying Union Flag to the centre. This super large sign is detailed to the bottom edge for the manufacturer "Imperial Enamel Co Birm". Has two cut out shapes to the top rim, these are from new and interestingly there are No signs of mounting holes around the other three edges. First of these signs we have seen.
71.5" x 30".
