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Blue Enamel House Numbers HN50
Blue Enamel House Numbers HN50
Original, quality 1920's oval shaped, dished blue enamel house numbers. Each plaque has two screw holes for mounting and apart from the odd minor chip, all is complete and in good order. Probably continental and only the ones in the pictures are available.

3.5" x 2.75" x 0.25".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £34.00




Kenrick Folding Coat Rack, 3 matching available CR108
Kenrick Folding Coat Rack, 3 matching available CR108
Original, quality 19th century folding cast iron coatrack with turned wood pegs. This example has three hanging loops to the top and is extendable to be hanging from three nails of variable spacing. Each cast iron backplate has two wooden pegs one long and one short and an embossed design and the reverse is detailed "A.K & Son No 2" of West Bromwich. The ash pegs are replacements made to suit copied from an original. All have been fully overhauled and cleaned and lacquered and are complete and in good and working order.

Open 18" x 11" x 3.5".

Folded up 13" x 4" x 3.5".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £185.00




Kenrick Hat or Coat Hook, 3 available CH104
Kenrick Hat or Coat Hook, 3 available CH104
Original, quality 19th century cast iron hat or coat hook with a turned oak or ash peg. Each decorated cast iron backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting and is impressed to the reverse A.K & Sons for the manufacturer A Kenrick & Sons of West Bromwich. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. Matching folding coatracks may well be available ref code: CR108.

Backplate 2" tall x 1 5/8".

Total 3.75".

3" front to back.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £38.00




Brass Reading Stand RS8
Brass Reading Stand RS8
Original, quality late 19th century all brass reading stand with a brass mesh panel with a ledge to the lower front and a shaped pediment to the top, a pair of weighted cords to the front to hold open the pages when in use and a decorated brass wire folding easel back stand. 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.

Front 13" tall x 10" wide.

2" ledge.

When flat 3" front to back.

 
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Price: £185.00




Robert Wells No 14 Brass Bell B332
Robert Wells No 14 Brass Bell B332
Original, quality late 19th century No 14 brass bell in the unpolished green colour complete with the original iron clapper and the top eye for suspension. The interior is embossed "R.W" for the bell founders Robert Wells of Aldbourne. A great sound with resonance and complete and in good order.

4.5" tall.

4 3/8" outer diam.

 
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Price: £135.00




Brass Sash Window Catch W519
Brass Sash Window Catch W519
Original, quality late 19th century two piece cast brass sash window catch. With a good spring with a security action and a shaped finial grip. Each backplate has four countersunk screw holes for mounting and all is complete and in good and working order. Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

Backplates 3" x 1" each.

Finial grip 1.5" tall.

 
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Price: £68.00




3 Hole Mouse Trap T121
3 Hole Mouse Trap T121
Original, quality 1920's three hole wooden mousetrap with wirework mechanism. This example may not have been used but it does set for use and the springs are very strong. No sign of woodworm or mice nibbles and complete and in good order.

Total height not set 2.75".

Wood block 5" x 2" x 1.5".

 
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Price: £68.00




Marble & Lapis Lazuli Interior Electric Bell Press EP566
Marble & Lapis Lazuli Interior Electric Bell Press EP566
Original, quality 1920's small square white marble electric push unit with a lapis lazuli trim to the top and a marble button to the centre. This item comes with the original two core bell flex for use with a 12-volt, low-voltage electric supply system with a transformer. This most unusual find would be used at the dining table to call for a change of course. This example is detailed to one side for the retailer "Thomas Good & Co ( London Ltd )" and has a chip in the same corner, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order.

2.25" x 2.25" x 5/8".

With 42" of twin core flex.

 
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Price: £230.00




Brass Sash Window Catch W518
Brass Sash Window Catch W518
Original, quality circa 1900, two piece cast brass sash window catch. Each backplate has four countersunk screw holes mounting and the finial grip is spherical in shape. Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost with a good sprung action. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 2.75" x 0.75" x 1.5" tall.

 
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Price: £38.00




Guy Motors Lorry Mascot CM59
Guy Motors Lorry Mascot CM59
Original, quality 1920's / 30's cast aluminium lorry mascot in the form of a Red Indian Chief with a feather headdress with the headband detailing "Feathers in Our Cap". The circular plinth for this mascot is detailed to the front for "Guy Motors" and the underside is embossed for the makers "J. L. Tomey ( cor ) Ltd" and has a threaded hole for the original thread. Signs of old silver paint to the reverse and some damage to the front of the plinth, otherwise complete and in good order.

Plinth 3.25" diam.

4.75" tall.

4" wide.

3.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £135.00




Brass on Oak Wall Mounted Letter Rack LR68
Brass on Oak Wall Mounted Letter Rack LR68
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass two leaf wall mounted letter rack on the original honey coloured oak shaped backboard with a bevelled edge. The very decorative fretted brasswork has acanthus leaves and flowers and the top mount has a mythical creature with goat horns. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. This is the first we have seen of this model.

13.75" x 5.25" x 1".

 
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Price: £230.00




Adjustable Wrought Iron Meat Hook MH10
Adjustable Wrought Iron Meat Hook MH10
Original, quality mid to late 19th century adjustable meat grips, often used mounted beneath the wheel of a clockwork spit or directly on a chain within the chimney space. This good example has punched decoration on both sides of the wrought iron grips and brass hinge plates to the top. Cleaned and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

15.5" long including top hook x 5" when closed x 0.5".

 
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Price: £89.00




6 Bovril Mugs A204
6 Bovril Mugs A204
Original, quality six matching white ceramic mugs with side handles, a foot at each base and transfer printed with "Bovril" in brown within a shield shaped frame on two sides of each mug. The underside is stamped "Made in England". Five mugs are identical and one is very slightly larger and all are perfect and complete.

5 Mugs are 3.25" tall plus 3" top diam.

1 Mug is 3.75" tall plus 3.25" top diam.

Price is for the set.

 
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Price: £165.00




Pint Pink Ceramic Ale Measure M299
Pint Pink Ceramic Ale Measure M299
Original, quality 1920's pink ceramic pint ale measure with a white handle, interior and underside and an etched detail to the lower front "Pint ( over ) GR & 19". This is the customs and excise true measure for one pint and "GR" is for the Reign of King George V. Two short hairline cracks inside from the top rim, otherwise complete and in good order.

5" tall x 3.5" exterior diam.

5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £36.00




Bulldog Car Mascot CM58
Bulldog Car Mascot CM58
Original, quality post-war nickel plated car mascot in the realistic form of an English Bulldog. We have mounted this example on a polished piece of white marble and all is complete and in good order.

Plinth 4" x 2.5" x 1".

Total height including plinth 3.75".

Total length 4.5".

 
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Price: £230.00




Mahogany Butterfly Display Tray T182
Mahogany Butterfly Display Tray T182
Original, quality 1920's / 30's mahogany tray with crossbanded inlays, finger grips to each end and a clear glazed surface protecting the display of Butterfly wings from South America. Some minor damage to the butterflies, otherwise complete and in good order.

Tray 16.5" x 9".

1.75" front to back.

Visible butterfly display 11.25" x 7.25".

 
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Price: £89.00




S & H Harris's Advertising Mirror A203
S & H Harris's Advertising Mirror A203
Original, quality late 19th century rectangular plaster on wood framed wall mirror detailing to the upper mirror "S&H. Harris's" and to the lower area "Harness Composition & Polishing Paste Burham London". Some minor chips to the plaster frame but the mirror glass is in super condition and the original backing board has some details of the mirror manufacturer. Complete and in good order.

Frame 10.25" x 8.25" plus 0.5" front to back.

Visible mirror 8.75" x 6.5".

 
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Price: £230.00




Brass Folding Plate Warmer PS77
Brass Folding Plate Warmer PS77
Original, quality late 19th century all brass folding three legged potstand or plate warming trivot with a side handle and three brass ball feet. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Stood up 11.5" tall.

Legs on floor 10" diam.

Top 8" diam.

Flat 20.5" x 10".

 
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Price: £135.00




Large Door Key K218
Large Door Key K218
Original, quality early to mid 19th century or possibly a little earlier huge wrought iron door key in superb condition with a large "Georgian Bow" ring grip and an intricate "bitting" detail. A wonderful key to handle. Complete and in good order.

7.25" total length.

Box 2.5 x 1.75".

Bitting 1.25" x 1 1/8".

 
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Price: £585.00




Ladies Legs Corkscrew CS239
Ladies Legs Corkscrew CS239
Original, quality 1920's folding pocket corkscrew in the naughty form of a pair of Ladies' legs in lace-up boots. The legs fold out to provide the 'T' handle, the legs are creamy pink celluloid, the boots and hinged top are in nickel and the steel corkscrew in the centre is stamped "Registrirt" which is German for "Registered". Complete and in good and working order.

Closed 2.5" x 1.25" x 0.25".

Open 5.25" x 2.5" x 0.25".

 
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Price: £300.00




Pair of Oak Door Handles DH078
Pair of Oak Door Handles DH078
Original, quality late 19th century pair of spherical shaped oak door knobs with a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches. The original circular backplates, each have two countersunk screw holes for mounting. All is complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 2.25" diam.

Knobs 2" diam.

3" front to back.

 
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Price: £115.00




Steel & Brass Dairy Can DP279
Steel & Brass Dairy Can DP279
Original, quality late 19th century "Milk Churn" shaped steel dairy can of an unusual form with the original brass fittings and a swing-over loop brass handle. The dome top lid impressed is "Mount Clare", the brass hinged plates are stamped "The Standard Milk Can" and "trade mark" and the front is stamped for the makers "Dairy Outfit Company, King Cross London". All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. This is the first we have seen in this shape.

8.5" tall.

Base 6.25" diam.

 
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Price: £385.00




Pair of Brass Candlesticks CS244
Pair of Brass Candlesticks CS244
Original, quality pair of mid to late 19th century brass candlesticks of an unusual form with square bases and short stems. This pair have retained their internal push rod candle ejectors and have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

6" tall.

Bases 3.25" x 3.25".

 
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Price: £56.00




Pair of Side Ribbed Brass Door Handles DH076
Pair of Side Ribbed Brass Door Handles DH076
Pair of original, quality circa 1900, spherical shaped brass door knobs with side ribs to the knobs and circular brass backplates, each with two countersunk screw holes for mounting. With a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches and complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 1.75" diam.

Knob 2" diam.

2" front to back.

 
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Price: £68.00




Pair of Brass Door Knobs DH077
Pair of Brass Door Knobs DH077
Original, quality pair of late 19th century spherical shaped brass door knobs. This super pair with a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches and has replacement circular backplates made to suit, each with three countersunk screw holes for mounting. An unusual model. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 2.25" diam.

Knobs 2.25" diam.

Knobs 2.25" front to back.

 
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Price: £115.00




Pair of Heavy Brass Door Handles DH074
Pair of Heavy Brass Door Handles DH074
Original, quality pair of late 19th century spherical shaped door knobs with circular brass backplates ( one is a replacement made to suit ) each backplate has four countersunk screw holes for mounting. With a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches and complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 2" diam.

Knob 2" diam.

2.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £115.00




Pair of Oak & Brass Door Handles DH075
Pair of Oak & Brass Door Handles DH075
Original, quality late 19th century oak door handles. With a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches with petal form brass backplates, each with two countersunk screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 2.25" diam.

Knob 2.25" diam.

2.5" front to back.

Price is per pair.

 
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Price: £145.00




Pair of Brass Door Handles, 3 pairs available DH072
Pair of Brass Door Handles, 3 pairs available DH072
Original, quality pair of post-war spherical shaped brass door knobs with replacement circular brass backplates. With a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches. Each backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 2.5" diam.

Knobs 2.25" diam.

2" front to back.

Price is per pair.

 
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Price: £89.00




Pair of Ribbed Brass Door Handles, 2 pairs available DH073
Pair of Ribbed Brass Door Handles, 2 pairs available DH073
Original, quality pair of post-war spherical shaped ribbed brass door knobs. With a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches. The circular backplates, each have four countersunk screw holes for mounting and one is a replacement made to suit. All is complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 2.25" diam.

Knobs 22 diam.

2.75" front to back.

Price is per pair.

 
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Price: £185.00




Pair of Brass Ship Containers N29
Pair of Brass Ship Containers N29
Original, quality pair of late 19th century top quality brass container "Andrew Brown of Glasgow" stamped to the handles "Andrew Brown 1825 - 1957 was managing director of the shipbuilding firm William Simons & Co of Renfrew, the oldest shipbuilder on the Clyde". These super brass containers have large side handles, heavy brackets to slot into wall mounts and screw off top caps mounted with four tubes as pourers or breathers ? I am guessing these are "Saline" testers for ship boilers or possibly safety torches with four wicks for each and fueled by say colza ( vegetable ) oil but I would be pleased for confirmation from anyone. I have found a great deal relating to this Andrew Brown but no reference to these containers. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all appears complete and most unusual.

12.5" tall.

5.5" widest including handle.

Base diam 3.75".

 
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Price: £485.00




Pair of Brass Obelisks DP113
Pair of Brass Obelisks DP113
Original, quality pair of brass obelisks in an Arts & Crafts form, probably originally a pair of brass bed knobs from a grand good quality brass bedstead. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order.

8.75" tall x 4" widest.

3.5" diam base.

 
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Price: £230.00




Sago Storage Jar K157
Sago Storage Jar K157
Original, quality late 19th century white ceramic cylindrical shaped kitchen storage jar with an old lid substitute for the missing original. The front of the jar is transfer printed in blue "Sago" and the lid is not a good fit and has a chip but it may be useful. Apart from the detail concerning the lid. All is otherwise, complete and in good order.

5.75" tall.

Top exterior diam 4.5".

Inner aperture 3".

Base 3.5" diam.

 
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Price: £68.00




White Ceramic Colander C10
White Ceramic Colander C10
Original, quality large white ceramic kitchen colander with ribbed interior and holes pierced to the lower area. The front is detailed in green transfer "Registered ( with the number for the year 1910 ) Colander with Bevel edged holes for easy cleaning, made in three sizes 9", 10" & 11" & Best English Ironstone China". Complete and in good and working order.

5" tall.

11.25" top exterior diam.

4.75" foot diam.

 
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Price: £185.00




Stoneware Tobacco Jar T29
Stoneware Tobacco Jar T29
Original, quality mid to late 19th century two tone stoneware jar with a dark upper colour glaze on a buff coloured stoneware base. Impressed to the front for the supplier of the original contents "Taddy & Co Manufacturer of Tobacco, Snuff & Segars, Minoretes London". The lower edge is also impressed for "Doulton Lambeth". Minor chip to the lower edge, otherwise complete and in good order.

9" tall.

6.5" diam.

2.5" diam aperture.

 
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Price: £115.00




Giant Brass Drawer Handle CK557
Giant Brass Drawer Handle CK557
Original, quality late 19th century / 1920's huge cast brass chest of drawer handle with a brass grip and a huge keyhole. This most unusual example with its keyhole position and the embossed design of mistletoe decoration is almost certainly of continental origin and I would like to think it was a trade exhibition item. We have included a circular brass knocking stud in case anyone fancies it as a whacky front door knocker. The backplate has four countersunk screw holes for mounting but does not have any details or reference to the reverse for the original manufacturer. This extraordinary item appears never to have been used. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

Backplate 15.5" x 7.25".

Total height 7.25".

Front to back 3".

 
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Price: £585.00




Wrought Iron Casement Window Stay, 4 available W516
Wrought Iron Casement Window Stay, 4 available W516
Original, quality 1920's / 30's wrought iron casement window stay with a "monkey tail" grip, a double swivel end, five adjustment holes and two replacement securing pins made to suit. The stay and pins, each have two countersunk screw holes for mounting. All has been cleaned and repainted black and are complete and in good and working order.

11" x 0.5" x 1.5" tall at grip end.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £34.00




Wrought Iron Casement Window Stay, 2 available W517
Wrought Iron Casement Window Stay, 2 available W517
Original, quality 1920's / 30's wrought iron casement window stay with a "monkey tail" grip, a double swivel end, five adjustment holes and two securing pins. The stay and pins, each have two countersunk screw holes for mounting and all has been cleaned and repainted black and are complete and in good and working order.

12" x 0.5" x 1.5" tall at grip end.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £34.00




Brass Door Pull Knob DP624
Brass Door Pull Knob DP624
Original, quality 1920's cast brass large door pull knob with canted corners, the original matching backplate and a threaded bolt with the original decorative slotted brass nut for the internal mount. All is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 3.5" x 3.5".

Knob 3" x 3".

Total 3.5" front to back plus threaded bars and nuts.

 
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Price: £185.00




Wrought Iron Rim Lock RL928
Wrought Iron Rim Lock RL928
Original, quality circa 1900, surface mounted wrought iron door lock. Will take a standard modern square bar for the handles. Replacement keep has been made to suit with a replacement key cut to fit. This lock has the provision for a handle turn and a key lock. Fully overhauled, cleaned and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

Lock 6" x 4" x 1".

 
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Price: £115.00




Pair of Brass Photograph Frames PF158
Pair of Brass Photograph Frames PF158
Original, quality pair of 1920's brass photograph frames with random old photographs mounted within. This good pair of frames has beaded decoration on the fronts, cast brass faux ribbon top mounts, and slide-in sheet brass back panels with easel form fold-down arms. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and will take up to 9.25" x 7" photos. Complete and in good and working order.

Total 10.5" including top mount x 7.25" x 0.5".

 
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Price: £250.00




Brass Mounted Cast Iron Book Press BP21
Brass Mounted Cast Iron Book Press BP21
Original, quality late 19th century heavy cast iron book press with brass counterbalance weights and other brass fittings. This super example has been fully overhauled, cleaned and lacquered and all is complete and in good and working order.

14" tall x 19.5" widest at base.

10" front to back.

Bed 15" x 10".

 
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Price: £450.00




Horn Handled Magnifying Glass MG28
Horn Handled Magnifying Glass MG28
Original, quality 1920's horn handled circular magnifying glass with a nickel plated frame. An unusual example in super condition. Complete and in good and working order.

Total length 5".

2.75" wide x 0.5".

Length 2.75" diam.

 
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Price: £68.00




Silver Mounted Ladies Cane WS61
Silver Mounted Ladies Cane WS61
Original, quality late 19th century slender, silver mounted ladies dress cane with a good rubber tip to the floor. This exotic wood from New Zealand we believe, has been carved into sections and has a silver ferrule and a silver mount to the end of the curved handle both with some if not all of a hallmark. A very clean example and complete and in good order.

34" long.

4.25" curved grip.

Stem 0.5" diam.

 
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Price: £115.00




Silver Mounted Malacca Walking Cane WS62
Silver Mounted Malacca Walking Cane WS62
Original, quality late 19th century malacca walking stick with a curved top grip, the original brass ferrule and two hallmarked silver mounts, one a band and the other a cover to the curved top. A good clean walking cane, complete and in good order.

35" long.

Top grip 5.5".

Stem 0.75" to 0.5".

 
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Price: £78.00




Silver Mounted Malacca Walking Stick WS59
Silver Mounted Malacca Walking Stick WS59
Original, quality late 19th century thick malacca gents stick with a bow in it, the original brass end ferrule and a silver band with a well worn silver hallmark and "Kendal". This example has a curved top handle for grip and is a good sturdy stick despite the curve.

36.5" long

Top grip handle 6" long.

Stem 1" tapered to 0.75".

 
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Price: £68.00




Silver Mounted Palm Stem Walking Stick WS60
Silver Mounted Palm Stem Walking Stick WS60
Original, quality circa 1900, walking cane fashioned from an palm stem, with a curved handgrip, the original steel ferrule and a silver band with the remains of the silver hallmark. All is complete and in good order.

34.5" long.

6" curved top.

The stem 0.75" diam.

 
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Price: £68.00




Palm Stem Walking Cane WS58
Palm Stem Walking Cane WS58
Original, quality circa 1900, slender walking stick fashioned from palmwood with the root clump grip, scratch carved to an old shape and the stem tapers down to the original brass ferrule. Complete and in good order and a firm cane.

36" long.

Top end 1" x 1.5".

Stem tapering down to 0.5" diam.

 
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Price: £56.00




Carved Bamboo Walking Stick WS56
Carved Bamboo Walking Stick WS56
Original, quality 1920's carved bamboo walking cane with original root clump and the original brass ferrule with a steel cap. The steel cap will unscrew to reveal a hollow cane and the remains of an old fishing rod. The carving is mainly scratch carved with some possible signatures to the lower section. Minor splits, all otherwise complete and in good order ideal for use.

35" long.

Root clump end 1.5" x 1.75".

Main stem 1" diam.

 
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Price: £68.00




Copper Electric Hall Lantern HL587
Copper Electric Hall Lantern HL587
Original, quality 1920's Arts & Crafts all copper electric hall lantern. This example has all copper riveted panels with oval shaped windows, each with pebble-textured pale green glass panes. Each side has a fretted top mount and each corner has a turned-up tip. Has been rewired with modern three-core flex and a new brass UK bulb holder. An old copper and brass ceiling rose is included and a length of replacement brass chain and all is complete and in good and working order. Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

15" tall x 8" square including top points.

Visible glass 8" x 0.75".

Rose 4.25" diam plus 2" tall.

Body 7" wide.

 
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Price: £450.00




Cast Iron Book Press BP20
Cast Iron Book Press BP20
Original, quality late 19th century cast iron bookbinding press with brass fittings, good clean bed and base plates and an embossed lion and "Quality G" to the underside. The upper surfaces have the remains of the original colour. The brass fittings have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.

Total height 12.5" x base 16" x 10".

Working bed 12" x 10".

 
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Price: £230.00




Patent Folding Brass Coatrack CR107
Patent Folding Brass Coatrack CR107
Original, quality mid 19th century folding brass travelling / campaign coatrack with ten brass hooks fitted to twelve flat, brass clad on steel rails which will open and close to adjust and fit a given wall space. Has two wall mounting screw plates to the top and the bar is stamped "Walkers Patent 1864". This very clean example has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

Closed 12.5" x 2" x 2.25".

Fully extended 28" x 8" x 2".

 
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Price: £300.00




Princess Alice Court Painted Club M5
Princess Alice Court Painted Club M5
Original, quality circa 1900,? painted club-shaped device similar to a caveman's club. This item is painted with "Princess Alice Court No 2257" in uppercased text in red to one side all on a black background. Looks to be either a Masonic or Friendly Society connection and appears to be complete and in good order.

39" x 1.25" x 1.25" smaller end.

4.5" x 3" larger.

 
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Price: £135.00




1911 Coronation Mug CC279
1911 Coronation Mug CC279
Original, quality white ceramic mug with a handle to the side and detailed in colour to the front with a cameo of each "King George V & Queen Mary and a swag ribbon detailed June 22nd to commemorate the coronation of George V 1911". The underside is illustrated with a green sheaf of cereal and "CWS" and "Longton" and the reverse "Strensall". Complete and in good order.

2.75" tall.

3 1/8" top diam.

4" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £23.00




1902 Coronation Mug CC280
1902 Coronation Mug CC280
Original, quality white ceramic mug with a side handle and detailed in colour to the front with two figures either side of a shield shaped Royal Coat of Arms and entitled above "Coronation June 26th 1902". The reverse is also in colour in a laurel wreath surrounding "King of Great Britain & Ireland & of the British Dominions Beyond the Seas" and "Emperor of India". The underside "Foley China England" for the manufacturer and the registration number for the year 1902. All is complete and in good order.

3" tall x 3" diam.

3.75" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £23.00




4 Pint Brass Hot Water Can J248
4 Pint Brass Hot Water Can J248
Original, quality late 19th century all brass hot water kettle. These were used by the maids to top up the hot water to the bedroom's jug and basin toilet sets. The underside is impressed "4" for the capacity of four pints. This very clean example has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

9.5" tall including handle.

Base 6.5" x 4.5".

12" long including handle & spout.

 
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Price: £68.00




Royal United Hospital of Bath Mug M207
Royal United Hospital of Bath Mug M207
Original, quality white ceramic mug with a handle to the side and transfer printed to the front "Presented by The Mayor of Bath ( Mr Aubray Bateman ) to commemorate the foundation stone laying of the new Royal United Hospital, which you are helping to build 25th October 1930". The reverse has a faded coat of arms entitled "City Arms Bath". Complete and in good order.

3.5" tall.

3 3/8" diam.

4.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £56.00




Brass Plum Bob T166
Brass Plum Bob T166
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass plum bob of a good size. This example has a removable point to the base to enable the cord to be fed through. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

4" long.

1.75" widest.

 
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Price: £78.00




6 Pint Brass Hot Water Can J247
6 Pint Brass Hot Water Can J247
Original, quality late 19th century brass hot water jug of an unusual form. These were used by the maids to top up the hot water to the bedroom jug and basin toilet sets. This example has a sliding top lid, we have not seen another to date. The underside is impressed "6" for the capacity of 6 pints. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

10.75" tall.

Base 7.75" x 5".

Total 12.5" wide including spout & handle.

 
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Price: £135.00




16 Pint Brass Water Jug J246
16 Pint Brass Water Jug J246
Original, quality late 19th century huge brass water jug with a tubular handle to the reverse and a large pouring lip. The circular base is impressed "16" for the capacity in pints and "29. J.M" for the maker. 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. Fantastic condition with only very minor dents.

16.5" tall.

10" base diam.

13" widest including handle & spout.

 
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Price: £145.00




Pair of Ships Brass Saline Measures M298
Pair of Ships Brass Saline Measures M298
Original, quality late 19th century pair of tapered, vase shaped measures with side handles with wooden grips. These examples have a definite "Art Nouveau" style with the tapered sides, wide bases and heart shaped backplates to the handle mounts. These were used to measure the Saline contact in steamship boilers. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. These were originally used with a floating hydrometer but the jugs are complete and in super condition otherwise.

11.5" tall.

Base 5" diam.

Top aperture 2.25".

6.75" widest including handle.

 
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Price: £350.00




Pair of Carved Cameo Shell Electric Side Lamps SL432
Pair of Carved Cameo Shell Electric Side Lamps SL432
A super pair of 1920's cameo Sea Shells both with similar but different finely carved panels and trimmed and converted to a pair of lamp shades with a pair of hand cast three legged brass supports. These are probably East African in origin but the fittings and three core flex etc are all replacements and all comply with legal and safey requirements. One carved panel depicts a pair of white horses drawing a chariot over the waves and the other three dancing maidens. Has been rewired with modern three-core silk-covered flex, new brass UK bulb holders, an in-line switch and a three-pin plug. We have fitted SBC bulb holders with 15-watt clear cooker bulbs. A very unusual pair of electric side lamps, fully overhauled with the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.

8.25" tall including stand.

5" diam max.

 
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Price: £685.00




Arts & Crafts Brass Fingerplate FP589
Arts & Crafts Brass Fingerplate FP589
Original, quality late 19th century brass door fingerplate in the original unpolished finish with a super patina. This classic design is embossed with branches of leaves with pomegranate type of seed pods bursting open. A most unusual pattern and what a great colour but of course it could be polished back to shiny brass on request for no extra charge. All is complete and in good order.

12.25" x 3" x 0.25".

 
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Price: £115.00




Blue Tinted Glass Lamp Shade S638
Blue Tinted Glass Lamp Shade S638
Original, quality 1920's blue tinted, frosted glass electric light shade of a bell shape. Will fit a standard, modern, UK electric bulb holder. Some minor staining to the upper section, otherwise complete and in good and working order.

5.25" tall.

5.25" widest.

 
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Price: £89.00




Run of Brass Hat or Coat Pegs, 5 available CH103
Run of Brass Hat or Coat Pegs, 5 available CH103
Original, quality late 19th century brass hat or coat hook in the original matt gilt finish. These simple shaped pegs have a heart shaped backplate with three countersunk screw holes for mounting, a tubular stem and a shaped finial. All is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 1 3/8" x 1 3/8".

Total 3.25" front to back.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £26.00




Royal Signal Corp Cigarette Lighter M154
Royal Signal Corp Cigarette Lighter M154
Original, quality post-war brass "Zippo" style cigarette lighter fashioned from brass parts and mounted with a military button to the top detailed for the "Royal Corps of Signals" and with the logo for the same. The front is mounted with a badge with a lion on a shield and crossed swords behind. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Appears complete and in good and working order.

4" tall x 1 1/8" diam.

 
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Price: £56.00




Run of Brass Coat Hooks, 4 matching available CH102
Run of Brass Coat Hooks, 4 matching available CH102
Original, quality circa 1900, brass hat or coat hook of a plain form. This example has a tubular stem with an upturn to the front with a shaped finial to the top and all mounted on a replacement circular brass backplate made to suit with three countersunk screw holes for mounting. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. Other matching larger coat hooks may well be available ref code: CH101.

Backplate 1.25" diam

Total 2.25" tall x 3.5" front to back.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £26.00




4.75
4.75" Wrought Iron Cupboard Door Bolt DB665
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron cupboard door bolt with a brass finial grip. The backplate has six screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 4.75" x 1".

Keep 0.75" x 1".

 
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Price: £56.00




5.5
5.5" Wrought Iron Door Bolt DB664
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron cupboard door bolt with a brass finial grip. The backplate has six screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 5.5" x 1".

Keep 0.75" x 1".

 
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Price: £68.00




Twin Brass Coat Hook CH100
Twin Brass Coat Hook CH100
Original, quality 1920's double brass coat hook side by side with an oval shaped backplate with three countersunk screw holes for mounting. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 1.5" x 0.75".

Total 2" tall.

2.75" wide at front.

1" front to back.

 
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Price: £34.00




Butchers Sharpening Steel BS50
Butchers Sharpening Steel BS50
Original, quality late 19th century butchers sharpening steel with a turned wooden handle of unknown but interesting wood, a brass guard and a top brass swivel hanging ring. The steel is stamped "T . Turner Sheffield" and all is complete and in good and working order. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

17" x 1.25" x 1.25".

 
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Price: £68.00




Brass Door Knocker DK427
Brass Door Knocker DK427
Original, quality late 19th century largish cast brass door knocker of the drop loop design with a knocking stud made to suit in brass. This good heavy example has a circular backplate with replacement threaded bars, nuts and washers and the overall design to the front of the knocker is a continual stud decoration. The reverse is also impressed with the registration lozenge mark for the year 1875. All is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 3" diam.

Total 8.5" long.

3.25" widest.

 
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Price: £350.00




Horn Handled Butchers Steel BS49
Horn Handled Butchers Steel BS49
Original, quality late 19th century butchers' sharpening steel stamped "Cast Steel" to the steel shaft. The handle turned in cowhorn has a wrought iron swivel ring and all has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

15.5" x 1.25" x 1.25".

 
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Price: £56.00




Pair of Octagonal Door Handles DH071
Pair of Octagonal Door Handles DH071
Original, quality pair of larger than normal late 19th century octagonal shaped brass door knobs. With a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches. With matching octagonal backplates, each with two countersunk screw holes for mounting. This super pair of knobs, a perfect size for the front door, was originally two separate door pull knobs which we have altered to make a very useful pair of turning knobs. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 2.5" diam x knobs 2.5" diam.

Knobs front to back 2.75".

 
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Price: £300.00




Brass Letter Flap with Door Knocker LF354
Brass Letter Flap with Door Knocker LF354
Original, quality 1930's / 40's cast pink brass letter flap of good proportions in an Art Deco Style with replacement nuts, bolts and springs have been fitted. All has been polished and is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 8.5" x 3".

Bolt centres 7".

Aperture 5.5" x 1.25".

 
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Price: £115.00




Brass & Mahogany Norwich Fishing Reel FE49
Brass & Mahogany Norwich Fishing Reel FE49
Original, quality 1920's mahogany course fishing reel with brass mounts and wooden turning grips. This style of fishing reel is often referred to as a "Norwich Reel". The brass has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.

Body 4.5" diam x 1.75".

Total 5" widest.

2.75" including grips.

 
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Price: £68.00




Brass Fishing Reel FE50
Brass Fishing Reel FE50
Original, quality late 19th century all brass fishing reel with a cranked handle with a buffalo horn grip. This super example has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

Body 2.75" diam x 1 1/8".

Total 2" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £56.00




Donkeys Ear Box Iron with Slug L283
Donkeys Ear Box Iron with Slug L283
Original, quality late 19th century "donkey's ear" shaped nickel plated box iron with the original shaped wooden handle and the original heating slug. This is the first we have had of this model and a good clean and complete example you would wish to find.

Sole 5.5" x 2".

Total 5.5" tall.

 
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Price: £156.00




Faux Crocodile Brass Tea Caddy TC39
Faux Crocodile Brass Tea Caddy TC39
Original, quality 1920's cube shaped brass clad Tea Caddy with a square lift off lid with a knob. All four sides and the lid are clad in sheet brass impressed to appear as crocodile skin panels. The interior is tin lined and all has been cleaned and the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. complete and in good and working order. This is the first we have seen.

6.25" tall including knob.

4.25" square.

 
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Price: £135.00




Walker & Hall Silver Plated Kettle K205
Walker & Hall Silver Plated Kettle K205
Original, quality late 19th century oval shaped 2.5 pint spirit kettle with a bakelite oval knob to the lid, a patent keep cooler handle grip to the top and engraved "W.A.H" to both sides presumably for the previous owner or could it be an exhibition piece showing Walker & Hall W.A.H ? The underside is impressed "Warranted Hard Soldered", "2 1/2" for the capacity and with the standard plate marks for the manufacturer. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. The plate is in super condition as this kettle is generally with just one minor dent to the underside.

Body 6.5" x 5".

Base 6" x 4.25".

Total including spout & handle.

7.25" tall x 8.5".

 
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Price: £85.00




Pair of 10
Pair of 10" Wrought Iron Door Bolts, 2 matching pairs available DB662
Original, quality pair of late 19th century wrought iron surface mounted door bolts with replacement keeps made to suit and brass finial grips. Cleaned and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Each bolt backplate has six screw holes for mounting and the keeps each have two.

Bolt backplate 10" x 2".

Keep 1.75" x 2".

Price is per pair.

 
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Price: £185.00




Pink Glass Oil Side Lamp OL148
Pink Glass Oil Side Lamp OL148
Original, quality 1920's cast brass oil lamp with a two tone pink glass reservoir ( font ) embossed with floral designs mounted on a reeded brass column and a square base. The brass twin1" burners and gallery will fit a standard oil lamp shade with an aperture of 4" diam. The wick winding buttons are embossed "Youngs Screw No2" and a new wicks have been fitted. Fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order. The chimney is included but the shade is not but may well be available elsewhere in this section ref code OS183.

19.5" tall excluding chimney & shade.

28" tall including chimney.

Font 6.75".

Base 6" square.

 
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Price: £300.00




Pair of 7.25
Pair of 7.25" Wrought Iron Door Bolts DB661
Original, quality late 19th century pair of wrought iron surface mounted door bolts with replacement keeps made to suit and brass finial / grips, cleaned and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Each bolt backplate has six screw holes for mounting and the keeps have two each. Complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 7.25" x 1.75".

Keep 1.5" x 1.75".

 
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Price: £135.00




Ceramic Oil Side Lamp OL144
Ceramic Oil Side Lamp OL144
Original, quality late 19th century two piece pale blue / green / grey ceramic oil table lamp with brass mounts. This example has a lift out ceramic reservoir / font with twin 1" wicks, a push on gallery to take a standard glass oil shade with a lower aperture of 4" diam and a circular grip for the glass chimney. The wick winding buttons are embossed "Best British Made". New wicks have been fitted, all has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and the glass chimney is included but the shade is not but may well be available elsewhere in this section ref code: OS172.

16" tall excluding chimney & shade.

24.5" tall including chimney.

Font 5.5" diam.

Base 5.5" diam.

 
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Price: £230.00




All Glass Oil Side Lamp OL145
All Glass Oil Side Lamp OL145
Original, quality late 19th century all in one piece clear glass oil table lamp with a cut glass decoration overall and brass mounts. This example has the original brass burner with twin 1" wicks, a push on gallery to take a standard glass oil shade with a lower aperture of 4" diam and a circular grip for the glass chimney. The wick winding buttons are embossed "Best British Made". New wicks have been fitted, all has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and the glass chimney is included but the shade is not but may well be available elsewhere in this section ref code: OS172.

15.5" tall excluding chimney & shade.

24.25" tall including chimney.

Font 7" diam.

Base 6.25" diam.

 
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Price: £300.00




Embossed Brass Oil Lamp OL147
Embossed Brass Oil Lamp OL147
Original, quality 1920's all brass oil table lamp with an embossed pattern of acanthus leaves overall. The brass twin 1" wicks are stamped to the turn buttons "Duplex Made in England"., the circular grips fit the glass chimney and the push on gallery will fit a standard oil shade. New wicks have been fitted, all has been fully overhauled, 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. The glass chimney is included in the price but the shade is not but may well be available elsewhere in this section ref code: OS54.

12.5" tall excluding chimney & shade.

21" tall icnluding chimney.

 
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Price: £185.00




Pink Glass Oil Table Lamp OL146
Pink Glass Oil Table Lamp OL146
Original, quality late 19th century oil side lamp with a pink glass oil reservoir ( font ) with a matching pink glass column, both decorated with leaves and flowers some enamelled. The brass twin 1" wick burner, the square and stepped brass base and the other brass mounts are all in the original unpolished patina but can be polished to a shiny brass on request for no extra cost. The push on brass gallery will take a standard glass oil shade with an aperture of 4" diam and the circular grip will fit a standard glass chimney. New wicks have been fitted, all has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. The glass chimney is included in the price but the shade is not but may well be available elsewhere in this section ref code: OS185.

20" tall excluding chimney & shade.

28.5" tall including chimney.

Font 6.5" diam.

Base 6" x 6".

 
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Price: £400.00




Yellow Brass Letter Flap LF353
Yellow Brass Letter Flap LF353
Original, quality 1930's / 40's cast yellow brass letter flap of good proportions. Replacement nuts, bolts and springs have been fitted. Polished and complete and in good and working order.

Exterior 10" x 3" plus 8.75" bolt centres.

Aperture 7.5" x 1.5".

 
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Price: £185.00




Pink Glass Oil Table Lamp OL143
Pink Glass Oil Table Lamp OL143
Original, quality late 19th century oil side lamp with decorated pink glass oil reservoir ( font ) mounted on an all brass stem and square plinth. The font is fitted with a duplex twin 1" wick burner and a push on gallery to take a standard glass oil lamp shade with a 4" diam aperture and a circular grip to take the glass chimney. The wick winding buttons are in black ceramic impressed "British Made & Duplex". New wicks have been fitted, all has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. The brass has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. The glass chimney is included in the price but the shade is not but may well be available elsewhere in this section ref code: OS185

18.5" tall excluding shade & chimney.

Font 7" diam.

Total with chimney 27" tall.

Base 6.25" x 6.25".

 
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Price: £350.00




Yellow Glass Oil Table Lamp OL142
Yellow Glass Oil Table Lamp OL142
Original, quality late 19th century oil side lamp with an embossed yellow glass oil reservoir ( font ) on a circular brass plinth. The font is mounted with a duplex twin 1" wick burner with a push on gallery to take a standard glass oil lamp shade with a 4" lower aperture and a circular grip to take the glass chimney. The wick winding buttons are in black ceramic and are impressed "M.J.M". New wicks have been fitted, all has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. The brass has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. The glass chimney is included in the price but the shade is not but may well be available elsewhere in this section ref code: OS184.

16" tall excluding chimney & shade.

Total with chimney 24.5".

Font 6.5" diam.

Base 7.5" diam.

 
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Price: £300.00




Yellow Etched Glass Oil Lamp Shade OS184
Yellow Etched Glass Oil Lamp Shade OS184
Original, quality late 19th century etched yellow to clear glass oil lamp shade with a cushioned lower section in panels and a flared outwards upper section. The etched patterns are mainly florally detailed with a band of abstract detail to the top rim see detailed picture with an arrow. Otherwise all is complete and in good and working order.

Base circular aperture 4" diam.

6" tall x 7.75" top diam.

 
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Price: £300.00




Opaline Glass Lamp Shade S637
Opaline Glass Lamp Shade S637
Original, quality late 19th century continental opaline glass lamp shade with a bell shaped form and rather plant like outer edge. To fit a standard, modern, UK electric bulb holder. Complete and in good and working order.

3.75" tall.

5.75" widest.

 
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Price: £285.00




Opaline Glass Lamp Shade S636
Opaline Glass Lamp Shade S636
Original, quality late 19th century continental opaline glass lamp shade. This shade has been fitted with a replacement, lacquered brass shade holder to fit a standard, modern, UK electric bulb holder. This super example has vertical ribbing and a flared open end with a wavy outer rim and all is complete and in good and working order.

5" tall including holder.

6" widest.

 
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Price: £200.00




8
8" Brass Door Bolt DB660
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass 8" surface mounted door bolt with shaped finial / grip and a replacement keep made to suit. The bolt has six countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 8" x 1 3/8".

 
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Price: £185.00




WT&S 6
WT&S 6" Brass Door Bolt DB659
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass 6" surface mounted door bolt with a shaped brass finial / grip and a replacement keep made to suit. The bolt has five countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. The backplate is impressed with the sun logo and "WT&S" for the manufacturer 'William Tonks & Son of Birmingham'. 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.

Bolt backplate 6" x 1.25".

Keep 0.75" x 1.25".

 
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Price: £135.00




4.75
4.75" Wrought Iron Door Bolt DB651
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made 4.75" surface mounted cranked wrought iron door bolt with a replacement keep made to suit and a brass finial grip. The backplate to the bolt has four screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 4.75" x 1 5/8".

Keep 1.5" x 1 5/8".

 
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Price: £89.00




5.75
5.75" Wrought Iron Door Bolt DB652
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made 5.75" surface mounted cranked wrought iron door bolt with a replacement keep made to suit and a brass finial grip. The backplate to the bolt has four screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 5.75" x 1.75".

Keep 1 3/8" x 1.75".

 
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Price: £89.00




Near Pair of 4.25
Near Pair of 4.25" Wrought Iron Door Bolts DB653
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron surface mounted cupboard door bolts with replacement keeps made to suit and brass finial grips. The backplate to the bolts have four screw holes for mounting and the keeps have two. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 4.25" x 1".

Keep 0.75" x 1".

 
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Price: £89.00




4
4" Brass Door Bolt DB654
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass 4" cranked surface mounted door bolt with a replacement keep made to suit and with a spherical finial / grip. The bolt backplate has four countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 4" x 1".

Keep 1" x 1".

 
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Price: £68.00




4 1/8
4 1/8" Brass Door Bolt DB655
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass 4 1/8" surface mounted cranked door bolt with a replacement keep made to suit and a brass finial / grip. The bolt backplate has five countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 4 1/8" x 1.25".

Keep 1.25" x 1.25".

 
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Price: £89.00




5 1/8
5 1/8" Brass Door Bolt DB657
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass 5 1/8" surface mounted door bolt, a shaped brass finial / grip and a replacement keep made to suit. The bolt backplate has six countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 5 1/8" x 1".

Keep 0.5" x 1".

 
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Price: £78.00




4.5
4.5" Brass Door Bolt DB656
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass 4.5" surface mounted brass door bolt with a replacement keep made to suit and a shaped brass finial / grip. The bolt has a secondary backplate in steel, has five countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 4.5" x 1".

Keep 0.75" x 1".

 
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Price: £78.00




14
14" Brass Door Bolt DB647
Original, quality late 19th century cast pink brass surface mounted 14" door bolt with a replacement keep made to suit. This super example has a spherical shaped brass finial / grip, the backplate has six countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate bolt 14" x 1.75".

Keep 1.75" x 0.75".

 
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Price: £300.00




Pair of 10
Pair of 10" Brass Steel Door Bolts DB646
Original, quality pair of late 19th century 10" surface mounted brass door bolts with wrought iron sliding round bars with brass finial gips. Each backplate has six countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keeps each have two. Replacement brass keeps have been made to suit and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.

Backplates bolts 10" x 1.5".

Keeps 1 1/8" x 1.5".

 
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Price: £265.00




11
11" Wrought Iron Door Bolt DB648
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made 11" surface mounted wrought iron door bolt with a replacement keep made to suit and a brass finial / grip. The backplate has six countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 11" x 2".

Keep 1.5" x 2".

 
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Price: £89.00




5
5" Wrought Iron Door Bolt DB650
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made 5" surface mounted wrought iron door bolt with a replacement keep made to suit and a brass finial / grip. The backplate has four screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 5" x 1.75".

Keep 1 1/8" x 1.75".

 
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Price: £89.00




9.25
9.25" Wrought Iron Door Bolt DB649
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made 9.25" surface mounted wrought iron door bolt with a replacement keep made to suit and a brass finial / grip. The backplate has six countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keep has two. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

Bolt backplate 9.25" x 1 7/8".

Keep 1.5" x 1 7/8".

 
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Price: £89.00




Gibbons Mortice Lock Key K210
Gibbons Mortice Lock Key K210
Original, quality late 19th century steel key for a Mortice lock of more secure grade. The circular grip is stamped for the maker "Gibbons" ( of Wolverhampton ) to one side and "F.A.", "S" and "12" to the other. A super colour and quality. Complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 1".

 
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Price: £56.00




Leather Firefighting Bucket FF101
Leather Firefighting Bucket FF101
Original, quality late 18th / early 19th century leather fireman bucket with the remains of a decoration / or coat of arms and "4" & "3" to the front. This example looks a bit sad condition-wise but it still has the magic look. The leather strap handle is a replacement during its working life and this also is a little tired

Bucket 10.5" tall x 9.5" top diam.

6.25" base diam.

 
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Price: £185.00




Strong Box Key K207
Strong Box Key K207
Original, quality 19th century steel strong box key with a hollow stem, a flat open grip and an interesting detail to the lock operating end. Included is an original period bone name tag and clip. Cleaned and waxed and complete and in good and working order.

3.75" long.

Grip 1.5" x 1".

 
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Price: £68.00




Spelter Pig Pin Cushion S21
Spelter Pig Pin Cushion S21
Original, quality pre-war Spelter pin cushion in the form of a seated Pig with a green / brown velvet cushion. Complete and in good and working order.

2.25" tall x 3" x 1.25".

 
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Price: £68.00




HMS Iron Duke Pin Cushion M153
HMS Iron Duke Pin Cushion M153
Original, quality 1920's barrel shaped pin cushion turned from teak with a brass label detailed. "From The Teak of HMS Iron Duke Admiral Jellicoe's Flagship Jutland 1915". All is complete and in good order with some old hat pins included.

Brass plaque 2" x 0.5".

Pin cushion barrel 3" tall x 2.5".

Base 2" diam plus pins FOC.

 
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Price: £68.00




Copper Scoop, 2 available GS3
Copper Scoop, 2 available GS3
Original, late 19th century coppersmith made scoop perhaps used by grocers / corn chandlers / or other shops' perhaps a Banker for coins. Very nicely made, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

14.5" long x 4 1/8" x 3" tall.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £68.00




Brass Galleried Ceramic Tray T181
Brass Galleried Ceramic Tray T181
Original, quality 1920's rectangular shaped ceramic tea tray with a pierced brass gallery with finger grip cutouts on each end. The white ceramic base is decorated in blue floral garlands and the reverse is impressed "10, 8, 22 & 44". Two very minor dents to the piercing of the gallery, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order with no other blemishes. A most unusual example the brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

17.75" x 11.5" plus gallery at the ends 2.25" tall.

Gallery at sides 2" tall.

 
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Price: £185.00




Large Brass Box Iron L282
Large Brass Box Iron L282
Original, quality late 19th century "donkeys' ear" shaped, larger than average cast brass box iron with a lift-up gate to the rear and a super wooden 'D' shaped handle over the top. This unusual example, the largest we have seen is missing the slug for heating but otherwise all is complete and in wonderful condition. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. The floor to the interior is embossed with the number "9" or "6".

8" tall x 8" long x 3.5" widest.

 
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Price: £450.00




Large Ceramic Loo Pull LP106
Large Ceramic Loo Pull LP106
Original, quality late 19th century larger than average white ceramic loo pull handle. This pull was originally used on high-level toilet cisterns, but now is also ideal as a bathroom and loo light pull. A length of old brass chain has been fitted and all 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.

Pull handle 6" x 1.5".

Chain 26".

Total 32" long.

 
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Price: £185.00




Pair of Twin Branch Electric Wall Lights WL230
Pair of Twin Branch Electric Wall Lights WL230
Original, quality 1920's pair of heavy cast brass electric twin branch wall lights. These examples have been rewired with modern three-core silk-covered flex and new brass UK bulb holders. Replacement card candle look-a-likes have been fitted to cover the bulb holders and are in the original matt gilt finish. Fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order. These can be polished to shiny brass for no extra cost on request.

Backplates 7" x 4.75".

Total 8" tall including bulb height x 9.5" wide.

5.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £350.00




Ovoid Shaped Smoothing Iron L281
Ovoid Shaped Smoothing Iron L281
Original, quality mid 19th century cast iron laundry iron of an unusual shape, ovoid with a point at both ends and with the original blacksmith made wrought iron handle. All has been cleaned and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order.

Sole 5.25" x 2.75".

Total 3.5" tall.

 
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Price: £38.00




Brass Electric Desk Lamp SL431
Brass Electric Desk Lamp SL431
Original, quality 1920's bankers' electric desk / reading lamp with a replacement green overlaid on white glass trough shade. This example has been wired with a modern three core silk covered flex, a new brass UK bulb holder, in-line switch and a three pin plug. The base has a heavy counter balance weight beneath the brass cover. This lamp can be adjusted back and forward and the shade will tilt. Also has been fully overhauled, the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.

Base 6.75" diam / shade.

Total 9" widest x 5.5".

14.5" tall.

 
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Price: £400.00




Brass Electric Desk Lamp SL430
Brass Electric Desk Lamp SL430
Original, quality 1920's bankers' electric desk / reading lamp with a replacement green overlaid on white glass trough shade. This example is manufactured by "G.E.C" ( The General Electric Company ). Has been wired with a modern three core silk covered flex, a new brass UK bulb holder, in-line switch and a three pin plug. The base has a heavy counter balance weight beneath the brass cover. This lamp can be adjusted back and forward and the shade will tilt. Also has been fully overhauled, the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.

Base 6.75" diam / shade 9" x 5.5" x 3".

Total 11" widest x 7".

14" tall.

 
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Price: £300.00




Carved Wood Lions Head T50
Carved Wood Lions Head T50
Original, quality late 19th century mahogany coloured, carved wooden Male Lions head mounted on a circular backboard in the same timber. A serious piece of carving in superb condition.

Backboard 11" diam x 1.5".

Total 7.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £450.00




Pair of Ribbed Brass Door Handles DH069
Pair of Ribbed Brass Door Handles DH069
Original, quality pair of late 19th century ribbed brass spherical shaped door knobs. With a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches. With replacement brass backplates made to suit, each backplate has two concealed countersunk screw holes for mounting. One pair is in super condition, the second pair are very surface worn and through continuous use the ribbing is only just visible. All is complete and in good and working order.

Backplates 2.25".

Knob 1.75" diam.

3" front to back.

 
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Price: £185.00




Miners Brass Pocket Watch Case WS6
Miners Brass Pocket Watch Case WS6
Original, quality late 19th century brass protective case for a pocket watch worn whilst working, usually carried by Miners or Railway workers when at work. This example in remarkable condition has a screw on / off front with a bevelled glass panel and the reverse is impressed 5 1/2 presumably for the size. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good order with not a dent in sight.

4" tall.

2.5" wide.

1.5" front to back.

Glass Window 1.75" diam.

 
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Price: £89.00




Hawksley Pewter Gun Greaser SG258
Hawksley Pewter Gun Greaser SG258
Original, quality late 19th century small pewter tub with a screw on / off lid with a rubber seal and a knob to the top. The lid has a steel oil / greasing wand and the underside is impressed for the maker "G&J.W. Hawksley Sheffield". Original part of kit in top quality shotgun case. The knob and the lid have a super milled edge and all is complete and in good and working order.

2.75" tall.

2.25" diam.

 
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Price: £135.00




Morris Commerical Cast Iron Hub Cap HC22
Morris Commerical Cast Iron Hub Cap HC22
Original, quality circa 1900 / 1920's cast iron hub cap with an external thread for mounting and an eight sided circumference for spanner tightening. Sounds boring but the good bit of detail is the embossed name on the dome top cover "Morris Commerical". Some old green paint was evident underneath, only a single one here for sale. Cleaned and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

2.5" diam.

1.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £78.00




Silver Plated Candle Snuffer CT13
Silver Plated Candle Snuffer CT13
Original, quality late 19th century silver plated candle snuffer with a flame-shaped finial to the top and mounted on a turned buffalo horn shaft with a decorative candy twist grip in part. Complete and in good and working order.

Total length 12.75" x 1.5" x 1".

 
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Price: £89.00




Pair of Brass Chest Side Handles CK556
Pair of Brass Chest Side Handles CK556
Original, quality circa 1900 or possibly late 19th century, continental cast brass side handles for a chest, commode or cabinet all in the original unpolished brass finish. The main theme of the detail is a bearded man between a pair of mythical serpents decorated with acanthus leaves. The backplates have three large countersunk screw holes each, for mounting and all is complete and in good and working order.

4.75" tall x 5.25".

1" front to back.

 
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Price: £230.00




Oval Brass Framed Bevelled Wall Mirror M219
Oval Brass Framed Bevelled Wall Mirror M219
Original, quality 1920's oval shaped brass framed bevelled wall mirror. This clean mirror has cast brass decorative mounts to the frame at each side with a larger one to the top. The frame is clean and bright and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost but the mirror glass has a few minor blemishes mainly to the left side, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order.

Total 21.75" x 30.75" plus 0.75" front to back.

Visible mirror 18.5" x 28.75".

 
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Price: £156.00




Brass Corinthian Column Electric Side Lamp SL428
Brass Corinthian Column Electric Side Lamp SL428
Original, quality 1920's small brass electric side lamp in the form of a Corinthian column. This example has been rewired with a modern three-core silk-covered flex, a new brass UK bulb holder, an in-line switch and a three-pin plug. Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. The shade is for display only.

11" tall.

Base 3.75" x 3.75".

 
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Price: £145.00




Carburine Motor Spirit 2 Gallon Can PC15
Carburine Motor Spirit 2 Gallon Can PC15
Original, quality two gallon petrol can with the original brass screw on cap. This example is impressed to the back and front "Carburine Motor Spirit" and to the top "Not Returnable", "Glico Petroleum Spirit". The brass cap is impressed "Carburine" and although this can has two or three pin holes to the side. All is complete and in good order otherwise. These cans were often fitted to the running boards of the earlier motor vehicles and were generally in use from 1910 to say 1940's. We have cleaned the can and lacquered it, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. This is the first we have seen complete and in reasonable condition.

Can body 11" x 2.75" x 6".

12.5" tall including cap plus handle.

 
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Price: £350.00




Wrought Iron & Brass Dinner Gong G174
Wrought Iron & Brass Dinner Gong G174
Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron stand with curled decoration within the wrought iron and to the feet and top carrying handle and has four turned brass finials within the frame and a large circular brass gong suspended to the open centre. The gong has a hammered finish, a good loud sound and good resonance. The beater hangs to the rear of the gong on a wrought iron shaped hook. The ironwork has been cleaned and repainted black and the brass gong and finials have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.

24.5" tall.

23.5" wide.

8.5" front to back.

Gong 12" x 2.25".

Hammer 9" x 1.5" x 1.5".

 
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Price: £270.00




Palmerlite Electric Side Lamp SL429
Palmerlite Electric Side Lamp SL429
Original, quality mid to late 19th century white glass stem and brass mounted, Palmer Candle lamp, converted to electricity. This superb fitting has a cast brass base in the form of acanthus leaves and flowers and very similar brass mounts to the top. The ribbed white glass stem is tapered towards the top and all is aesthetically very balanced in design, even though we have coverted it to electricity. The three-core silk-covered flex, three-pin plug, inline switch and brass bulb holders are all new fittings. Fully overhauled and 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. The shade is for display only.

18.5" tall.

Base 6.75" diam at widest.

 
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Price: £450.00




Circular Brass Wall Plate WP5
Circular Brass Wall Plate WP5
Original, quality pre-war superb circular brass wall plate with embossed detail to the outer raised border and a galleon with billowing Sails to the centre. The outer edge has a rolled-over rim and the reverse has an unpolished colour and a ring for wall hanging. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in unbelievable condition and complete.

14.5" diam.

1.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £78.00




Pair of 1937 Coronation Busts CC278
Pair of 1937 Coronation Busts CC278
Original, pair of Coronation Busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Issued for the Coronation of May 12 1937. These may well have been overpainted a gold colour or are in the original faded looking original paint. These busts are hollow and moulded in pale pottery, both are complete and both with the odd chip to the paint finish, otherwise complete and in good and working order.

6.25" tall x 4.25" widest.

2.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £89.00




Huge Servants Intercom Bell IB336
Huge Servants Intercom Bell IB336
Original, quality late 19th century servants' larger than normal intercom bell with brass mounts, steel springs and a central brass boss. Can be pulled from either left or right. For use with a tight wire, non-electrical bell system. Other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. Many other bell fittings of differing types may also be available. Often now referred to as 'Downton Abbey' bells. This super example has a replacement brass central boss fitted copied from an original although all otherwise is original. This bell has a good tone and resonance and is complete and in good and working order. The ironwork has been cleaned and repainted, and the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.

12" tall x 6" wide.

Bell mouth 5.25" diam.

5.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £450.00




Circular Brass Wall Plate WP4
Circular Brass Wall Plate WP4
Original, quality pre-war superb circular brass wall plate with embossed detail to the outer raised border and a Scottish thistle with leaves to the centre. The outer edge has a rolled over rim and the reverse has an unpolished colour and a ring for wall hanging. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in unbelievable condition and complete.

14.5" diam.

1.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £78.00


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