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	Frys Shop Display Cabinet Original, quality, all glazed "Frys Chocolate" shop counter display cabinet, circa 1900. This super cabinet in walnut has sliding glazed doors to the rear, acid etched glass to the front detailing "Frys Choice Chocolate" in upper cased text and The Royal Coat of Arms to the centre detailed "By Special Royal Appointment", a loose mirror glass to the floor and two clear glass shelves. The shelves and mirror are replacements made to suit. The plinth to the front is engraved / carved "J.S.Fry and Sons Ltd". The original paper label detailing "This case is the property of J S Fry and Son" is still affixed to the underside. A geat looking and useful cabinet and a good clean example. 26.5" tall. Base 27" x 14.5". Cornice 27.75" x 15". Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Good Luck Copper Kettle Original, quality, late 19th century, 8 pint copper kettle with lid and embossed and engraved detail to the shoulders. The lid has an acorn finial and the detail to the shoulders is "Good Luck" to one side surrounded with leaves and a horseshoe, with leaves and berries to the other. The underside is impressed with the logo for the manufacturer "William Soutter of Birmingham" and "8" for the size. The internal tinning is in good order and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is in very usable condition. Most unusual to find decorated copper kettles. 8" widest. 11.5" tall. 12" front to back including spout. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Large Wrought Iron Door Key See our "Keys" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality, mid 19th century, larger than average wrought iron door key, with a super Gothic shaped handgrip. This key has a very good joining seam to the centre of the shaft, it may well have been repaired or lengthened or just a very good join in the making. Cleaned and lacquered, complete and in good order. 7.5" x 2" plus 0.25". Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Pair of Vaseline Glass Light Shades See our "Lamp Shades " section for current stock of similar items. Pair of original, quality 1920's, 'bell' shaped vaseline glass lamp shades, to fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders. This pair of shades have a matt finish to the surface and pale green vaseline colour from the top with two bands of concentrated colour to the inturned wavy outer rim. A super pair of shades in super condition. 6" tall x 5" widest. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Set of 3 Vaseline Glass Lamp Shades See our "Lamp Shades " section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality 1920's set of three matching vaseline coloured glass bell shaped lamp shades. Will to fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders. These superb shades have a simple shape, with a strong band of vaseline colour too the flared end, fading away to near clear glass at the top. Complete and in good order. 5.5" tall. 5.75" widest. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Pair of Fry's Enamel Signs See our "Enamel Signs" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality pair of superb, very clean 1920's enamel, advertising signs in 'Royal Blue on white text detailing "Fry's Pure Cocoa" on a blue shield to one and "Fry's Celebrated Chocolate" to the other. Both are also detailed "300 gold medals" and "Makers to T.M The King and Queen and Queen Alexandra". The lower edge of both are detailed in tiny text "Chromo Wolverhampton" for the sign manufacturer and "J.S Fry and Son Bristol". Some blemishes and chips to the edges and ten screw holes to each for mounting. A wonderful pair of bright and clean. Signs 24" x 30" each. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Toleware Tray See our "Trays" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality, late 19th century, ovoid shaped pressed tin tea tray, with a shaped outer edge and a decorated topside. The decoration is in the form of four panels of handpainted flowers within gilded frames around the outer flange, and a central back panel, also with a gilded border. The general background is a buff green colour and the reverse is in all black japanned, with some small painted reference numbers "1159" and "01822". Some scuffs and scratches and small patches with the decoration missing, but otherwise a superbly decorated toleware tray. All original with no signs of touching up. 27" x 23" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer Original, quality larger than average, late 19th century, terracotta dome shaped Rhubarb or Kale forcer. This super example has some wear to the top aperture and two very minor short hairline cracks from the base, these have both been wire repaired to prevent them increasing. A great looker and very usable and not easy to find these days. 21" tall. 6" inner top aperture. 19" base diam. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Trench Art Jardiniere See our "Militaria & Trench Art" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality, First World War, brass shellcase with detailed punched 'trench art' decoration with a shield to the front "1914 Reims 1918" and birds on a branch to the reverse. The top has been shaped in a crown of points and the underside is stamped "Patron en fabrik Karlsruche" and "Nov 1913". All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is in good order. Ideal as a Jardiniere. 9.25" tall x 9.25" base diam. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Run of Hanging Electric Lights See our "Lighting" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality 1920's, hanging electric light fitting with a white glass upper trumpet shape above a frosted glass bowl. The brass central band and top brass shade holder are both original and have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. A length of replacement brass chain and brass ceiling rose are included and has been rewired with modern three core silk covered flex and a new brass UK bulb holder. All have been fully overhauled and are complete and in good and working order. Light 19" tall x 13" diameter. Plus 15" chain plus ceiling rose 3" tall x 3.5" diameter. Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Frosted Glass Bowl Hanging Electric Light See our "Lighting" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality 1920's, ceiling mounted electric light fitting with a frosted glass bowl with embossed decoration suspended within a circular brass rim with three lengths of brass chain. The brass chain and ceiling rose with a hook are new replacements and a length of new silk covered three core electric flex with a new brass bulb holder is brass and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all has been fully tested and is complete and in good and working order. Bowl 13.5" diameter x 7" deep. Total drop 23" as in photo plus 2" rose. Rose 2.5" diameter x 2" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Large Maple and Co Ash Chest of Drawers See our "Furniture" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality, late 19th century, large chest of drawers. Each drawer front has beaded edges and the original brass drop handles. All has been cleaned and refinished to the original colour. This chest is of unbelieveable condition and quality and the total construction, with the exception of the back panel, is all in solid ash. The top edge of the right hand drawer is stamped for the manufacturer "Maple and Co" and all shows are no signs of use. The best chest of drawers we have had for a long time. 48" wide x 48" tall 21.25" front to back top. 21.5" front to back base. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Tantalus with Jewellery Drawer Original, quality, late 19th century, tantalus with three matching hobnail cut glass mini decanters in a honey coloured oak stand, with a pull out jewel drawer with lock and key to the base. The bottle stand is mounted with a lockable swivel top and carry handle. The Bramah lock to one end is impressed with a crown and "Betjemanns Patent 45717" and the other end again with a crown and "The Tantalus". The drawer unit to the base is mounted with four decorative metal mounts and the drawer has a matching keyhole surround. All the metal mounts, the swivel top and locking mechanism were originally silver plated, but much has worn through, showing the brass from underneath these have now been lacquered. The jewellery drawer is fully lined in pale blue shot silk and royal blue velvet and has a ring section to the front. The key to the drawer and the key to the bramah lock are both replacements made to suit and the underside has the original pink velvet covering and a scruffy but legible label detailing instructions for use. A chip to one of the shoulders on one glass decanter, otherwise all is complete and in superb order and fully functional. A most unusual and attractive item of the highest quality, the first we have seen. Base 10" x 7.25". Total height 9". Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Jefferson Electric Light Fitting See our "Lighting" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality 1920's hanging electric light fitting manufactured by Jefferson of Canada for the UK market. This superb fitting, the first we have seen, has a downward facing moulded opaline glass shade, with a small bowl shade of the same glass suspended just beneath. The shade holder, ceiling rose and the lower bowl fittings are all in the original unpolished bronzed and oxidised finish. A length of replacement chain of a similar colour has been included. Has been re-wired with modern three core flex and a new brass UK bulb holder fitted and fully overhauled. Complete and in good and working order. Upper bowl 11" diam. Lower bowl 7.5" diam x 3.5" tall. Total drop 14 1/2" plus 2.5" rose plus 16" chain. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Tortoise Counter Bell See our "Bells" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality, late 19th century, cast iron counter bell in the very realistic form of a tortoise with good detail to the head, legs and shell. This bell is would up with the key beneath and activated by pressing either the tail or head. Cleaned and waxed, complete and in good and working order. 6.75" long. 4" widest. 2.5" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Walnut Towel Rail Original, quality arts and crafts freestanding towel rail in walnut with three turned rails to the top and two stretchers, all mounted on a square section frame on bun feet. Simple but elegant and very sturdy, complete and in good and working order. 36.5" tall x 23" long. 10" widest at the base. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Highland Deer Slops Pail Original, quality, late 19th century, sepia decorated off white ceramic slops pail with the original lid and woven cane handle. This slops pail was originally part of a ewer and basin toilet set and both the bucket and lid are transfer decorated in sepia with scenes of red deer stags in good detail. The underside is marked "Argyle Stoke Pottery" and is complete and in good order. A most unusual example, the first we have seen with this decoration. 9" tall excluding handle. 10" top diameter. 7.25" base. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Wrought Iron Prison Bunk Beds Pair of original, quality 1920's / 30's, wrought iron bunk beds, probably from a prison cell or a boarding school, but very similar or even idential, but adapted to the beds used in the TV series 'Porridge' with Ronnie Barker. These iron beds can be used as two matching singles or one on the other making a bunk bed and will take standard modern bunk bed mattresses 30" wide x 75" long. These have been professionally sandblasted and stove enamelled satin black and are complete and in superb order. Each bed will dismantle into three sections, 2 ends and the spring base, so the complete bunk bed set has six pieces. A most unusual find. As a bunk bed 75" x 30" plus 68.5" tall. As single beds 35" tall each. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Visitors Brass Exterior Bell Pull See our "Bell Pulls & Servants Intercom Bells" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass exterior bell pull embossed "Visitors" to the outer rim of the circular backplate. 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 spring and washers have been fitted. This unusual example has a deep dished backplate with the pull knob to the centre and recessed within the dish. The actual knob is an original early 19th century brass door knob fitted as a replacement for the long lost original pull knob. All is now complete and in good and working order. 5" diameter. Knob 1.5". Total on view when fitted 1.5". 3.5" to be recessed. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Huge Copper and Brass Candlestick See our "Candlesticks & Candle Lighting" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality, most unusual 1920's / 30's, well proportioned, giant sized copper and brass chamberstick with a match box holder, a circular ring grip and a lift out candle scone. The main pan is in copper, the remainder is in brass and the underside is impressed "Charles Farr London EC". All 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. 8" tall x 10" wide excluding handle. Total width 12". Aperture for candle 1 5/8" diameter. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Revolving Oak Billiard Cue Rack See our "Sporting" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality, late 19th century, superb revolving oak cue stand to take 21 cues and 3 cue rests. This work of art in honey coloured oak, has a central column and three side columns supporting of the revolving section, each of the three sides has the original brass spring clips with black wooden rollers and all stands on a thick circular plinth with three large bun feet. The top of the centre has a large turned oak finial and all is complete and in good and working order. No maker's name to this rack, but of the highest quality and workmanship. 45.5" tall x 22.5" base diameter. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Vaseline and Cranberry Glass Lamp Shade See our "Lamp Shades" section for current stock of similar items Original. quality, 1920's bell shaped glass electric lamp shade in vaselline and cranberry glass with embossed vertical plant tendrils. Will fit a standard, modern, UK bulb holder. A superb example and perfect. 5.25" tall. 5.5" widest. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Twisted Brass Stair Rods See our "Stair Carpet Rods" section for current stock of similar items Set of 13 original, quality, late 19th century, brass stair carpet rods with the original hinged brass mounting clips. These examples are most unusual with the rods being barley twist and the front of the clips are matching. Each clip has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and all have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. Rods total length 24.5". Clips 5/8" wide. Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Pig Pen Wipe Original, quality late 19th century cast brass pen wipe in the shape of a standing pig in a most realistic form with a typical curly tail. This example has retained its original bristle wipe insert and was used to wipe off excess ink on dip pens. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 4" x 1.25" plus 2.25" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Large Green Witches Ball Original, quality, late 19th century, green coloured free blown 'witches ball' with a neck and a sheared top and a later wire loop for hanging has been fitted. This super example has a few blemishes to the mercury mirror interior, otherwise complete and in good order. These glass balls are said to have properties to ward off evil and witches, but I believe they were used in the larger houses and shops to throw around the light from the candle and oil lighting. Other similar balls may well be available. 14" tall including neck but excluding wire plus 12" diameter. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Globe Metal Polish Enamel Sign See our "Enamel Signs" section for current stock of similar items Original, quality, late 1920's, very small enamel advertising sign detailing "Globe Metal Polish" in black upper cased text on a yellow background. This bright and clean example has two countersunk screw holes for mounting, some minor rubbing to the enamel on the edges and a super detail to the reverse. 7" x 5". Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Kenrick Cast Iron and Brass Door Porter See our "Door Stoops & Mantel Oranments " section for current stock of similar items Original, quality late 19th century most unusual cast iron door porter impressed to the underside " A Kenrick and Son" and "No 488" for the manufacturer of West Bromwich and the number for the model. This rectangular, pyramidal shaped door stop is attributed to Dr. Christopher Dresser for the design, a very prominent designer of the aesthetic movement. The body has continual designs in relief and is mounted with the original cast brass ring grip. Cleaned and lacquered and complete and in good and working order. This is the first we have had to date. Base 8" x 4.75". 9" total height. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Pair of Vaseline Glass Lamp Shades See our "Lamp Shades" section for current stock of similar items. Pair of original, quality 1920's electric light shades in vaseline glass with vertical stripes and frilly outer rims. Will fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders. A super pair of shades. Complete and in good order. 4.5" tall, 5" wide. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Pair of Interior Brass Bell Pulls See our "Bell Pulls & Servants Intercom Bells" section for current stock of similar items Pair of original, quality, late 19th century, circular cast brass interior bell pulls, for use with a tight wire, non-electrical bell system. These most unusual examples have a decorative brass circular central boss on a circular backplate, with a leaf shaped lever handle. Other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock and many other bell fittings of differing types may also be available. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Fully overhauled, complete and in good and working order. Backplate 2.75" diameter. Total 5.5" length including grip. 1.25" to be recessed. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Reversible Brass Toasting Fork Original, quality, late 19th century, patented reversible and adjustable brass toasting fork, with a four pronged wrought iron fork to one end and a hanging ring to the other. The plate above the fork is embossed "The Patent Magic Fork" and to the top stud "Improved Patent" and the sliding control plate is decorated in relief with entwining fish. When one side of the toast or muffin is ready, the plate to the handgrip is slid back and the fork will revolve. This ingenious fork was invented and patented in 1881 by 'Elijah Brookes of Hawarden in The County of Flint', a photo copy of the patent papers is included. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 21" x 3" plus 2.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Huge Brass Handbell Original, quality, late 19th century, huge, musical handbell, with the original leather mounts and internal leather covered double clapper. This fabulous bell is engraved to the front for the maker "G.Welch Founder 52 Bankside, Southwark, London SE" and "1880". The leather cap is impressed with star motifs and "GW". The downside of this bell is that it has a short metal fatigue hairline crack to the centre of one side, it does ring however, but with a rather dull sound, otherwise a superb bell in every aspect. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Mouth of bell 8.75". Height of bell 6.5". Total height including leather grip 14". Click on photo for lager and other views.


	Fairy Soap Tin Advert Original, quality, pre-war, rectangular shaped tin advertising sign detailing "Fairy Soap Made With Olive Oil" in black text on a yellow background with a picture of two cubes of green Fairy soap. This clean example has four pin holes for mounting and a few scuffs to the front and some surface rust to the reverse. Otherwise a very clear sign, complete and in good order. 10.5" x 6.5. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Long Cast Iron Umbrella Stand Original, quality, mid to late 19th century, superb, hotel sized cast iron umbrella stand with four drip trays and twenty four circular inserts to the top. This most unusual umbrella stand has a Gothic style overall, open fretted end panels with branch and leaf forms, two handles for lifting and four drop in drip trays. Some good repairs to the top rings section and replacement steel drip pans have been made to replace the original long missing cast iron ones and all has been cleaned and repainted black. Now complete and in good and working order. Base 54.5" x 10.5" front to back Max total 55" wide including handles. 23" tall including finials. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Huge Copper Jelly Mould See our "Jelly & Ice Moulds" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality, late 19th century, very large, copper jelly mould, with a deep base collar and a large diagonal twisted body. The collar is engraved with a family coat of arms of a swan or goose rising out of a coronet, "J.A." in upper cased text and to the other side impressed "PCL8". This mould arrived unpolished (see last photo) and without a dent in sight. All has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. A most unusual copper mould, the largest we have seen for some years. 7.5" diameter x 8" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Copper Washing Machine Original quality hand operated washing machine on a wrought iron stand. The main body is in copper with a brass drain tap, a pine top surface and a hinged lid with a galvanised 'handle' and a galvanised rotating paddle to the other end, used inside the tub. A brass maker's plate is fixed to the pine lid detailing 'The Wonder Washer', 'Patented 1928'. The copper body will lift off the wrought iron stand using the side handles to ease moving. The copper has been lacquered and the wrought iron stand has been repainted black. This example is most unusual in copper, and has provision for fixing a hand mangle to the back of the pine top. All is in superb order and complete. 32.5" highest. 21" x 22" front to back main body. Base on floor 24" x 23.5". Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Baguley Brass Hub Cap Original, quality 1920's, heavy cast brass motor vehicle hub cap with an octogonal spanner grip and domed top. The top is engraved in script "Baguley" for 'Baguley Motors'. A most unusual cap, the first we have seen for this company. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost, complete and in good order. 4.5" diameter exterior x 2.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Enamel Letterbox Plate Original, quality, pre-war, white enamelled "Next Collection" plate as issued by the post office for wall, pillar and lamp post mounted post boxes. This larger sized plate is detailed "254 High Street" for the original location of use. In mint condition, bright and complete, obviously never used. 5.5" x 8.25. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Folding Boot Jack Original, quality 1920's, folding boot jack in beech and fruitwood, in a super colour. This tall example when in use is gripped by the handle bars whilst one foot is pressed onto the rubber footpad. All has been refinished and the odd worm hole has been well treated. The ivorine inset plaque is detailed for the maker / retailer "Tom Hill Knightsbridge Ltd London S.W.1." All is complete and in good and working order. 31.5" x 16" plus 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons See our "Fire Irons, Fenders & Accessories" section for current stock of similar items. Pair of original, quality, mid 19th century, blacksmith made wrought iron andirons with tapered front stems with brass finials to the top and mounted on inverted curled feet. These were used to rest a fire basket on or for logs to burn directly upon. All has been cleaned and finished in a clear lacquer. A good sturdy form and complete and in good and working order. 18.5" tall x 17" front to back plus 9.75" wide at front. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Art Deco Green Electric Pendant Lamp See our "Lighting" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality 1920's, green glass shade with silver edging, fitted with a new replacement chromed shade holder, a length of new silver coloured three core electric flex and a new chromed bulb holder. A super green Art Deco shade, could also be used on an Art Deco side lamp. Complete and in good and working order. Shade with holder 7" tall x 6" diameter. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Miniature Box Iron See our "Laundry & Irons" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality 1920's, miniature box iron in perfect scale with a turned wooden handle and knob to the lever and a nickel plated finish. This superb example has a cast iron body with a lift off lid to expose the heating slug and the lever grip locks on the lid. The heat shield has an embossed brass maker's label "E.Pugh and Co Wednesbury". Complete and in good order. Sole 2.5" x 1.5". Body 1" tall. Total height 1.75". Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Wesco Steel Oil Can See our "Motoring & Cycling" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality pre-war, steel, boat shaped oil can, with a patent plunger action, a long curved steel tapered tube and brass mounts detailing "Wesco's Patent". The body also has an oval brass plate to the side, embossed "Wesco English Make". All has been cleaned , polished and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. Body 6" x 3" plus 4" tall. 15" long x 5" tallest. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Brass Dog Collar See our "Decorative" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality, all brass dog collar, circa 1900 / 1920's, with a rolled over rim all round, a ring for the dog lead, five adjustment slots and an eye for the padlock. This good example has been extended during it's working life to cater for a larger dog. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order. Max 6.5" diameter for use x 1.5" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Pair of Huge Brass Door Handles See our "Door Handles, Knobs & Pulls" section for current stock of similar items. Pair of original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass door knobs of huge proportions, with a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches. This superb pair of handles have a soft hexagonal shape with curved grooves and matching backplates. Each backplate has two concealed screw holes for mounting and all is complete and in good and working order. Ideal for a front door. Backplate 3.4" diameter. Knob 2.75" diameter. 2.75" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Huge 8ft Galvanised Water Trough See our "Gardening" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality, heavy 1920's, galvanised rectangular shaped water trough as used in the remote fields and pastures for cattle etc. This example originally had a covered ballcock (now removed) and will hold water. One dented area to the side but otherwise complete and in good order. 96" x 25.5" plus 21" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Large Doulton 1937 Coronation Loving Cup See our "Commemorative" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality, superb, huge, multicoloured loving cup manufactured by Royal Doulton to commemorate the 1937 Coronation of King George VI and Elizabeth. This example is Number 382 of a limited edition of 2000. The detail is too vast to describe but the front has a circular panel of the King and Queen with flags, shields and trumpets, the reverse has a St George and The Dragon scene and the handles are detailed with the countries of the empire. The underside is detailed "May 1937 To Celebrate The Coronation of Their Gracious Majesties George VI and Elizabeth, Loved and Honoured By All Their Loyal People" and with the logo for Royal Doulton. All in amazing condition, clean and bright with just a small star blemish to the inside base. 10.5" tall. Top rim 7.75" diameter. 10.5" wide including handles. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Craven A Cigarettes Glass Change Slope Original, quality 1930's, moulded glass change slope with a colour picture of a packet of 'Craven A Cigarettes' and detailing "For Your Throat's Sake". These were used in tobacconist's shops on the counter for the shop keeper to place the customers change on. This super example is near unused with only a few minor scratches to the top surface, no wear to the picture and no chips or cracks. 7" wide x 7.5" front to back plus 1.5" tall. Click on photo for larger and other view.


	Large Brass Shellcase See our "Militaria & Trench Art" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality, heavy, German, 1st World War, brass shellcase base, cut from a tall standard sheelcase. The top of this item has been trimmed to a petal shaped and the underside is stamped "Polte", "DEZ", "1917", "Magdeburg", "177" and others. Ideal as a jardiniere. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. Base 9.25" diameter. Total 9.25" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views.


	Fallow Deer Antlers See our "Taxidermy" section for current stock of similar items. Original, quality, pre-war Fallow Deer antlers with part skull re-mounted on an oak shield made to suit. A well proportioned set of antlers in good order. Shield 12" x 10" plus 0.75" front to back. Total 24" tall x 28.5" widest plus14.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views.

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