Egyptian Eye of Horus braclet c20th
Price: £25Regency style statement necklace c1950
Price: £125Dark chestnut crocodile handbag 1940s
Price: £75Art Deco statement necklace with real pearls and paste stones c1920
Price: £100Egyptian Revival statement necklace c1920
Price: £85Art Nouveau Fairy earrings c1930
Price: £25Victorian facetted cherry amber beads with intergrated clasp c1900
Price: £150Victorian facetted amber bead necklace c1900
Price: £125Outstanding opera length Victorian amber beads c1900
Price: £175Victorian style Czech glass statement necklace c1930
Price: £65Chinese Brass Vase decorated with dragons, circa 1900
Price: £75Art Deco paste collar necklace by Schreiber & Hiller c1930
Price: £125Charming Dog motif Earrings c1930
Price: £25Art Deco French jet and pearl necklace c1940
Price: £40Art deco style necklace with large blue stone c1970
Price: £50Long Art Nouveau necklace with multiple drops c1930
Price: £75Stunning Art Nouveau Dragonfly necklace c1920
Price: £250Indian Silver and Enamel pill or trinket Box, early C20th
Estimate: £40 – 60Massive natural coral beads
Price: £175Mille fiore bead flapper necklace c1930
Price: £95Large Art Nouveau enamel and silver brooch c1910
Price: £150Tooled Leather Writing Slope with a Rustic Scene, circa 1910
Price: £85The ink pot has a lid that opens to reveal the lettering ‘KKA’ ‘PRIV’ with a double eagle head. This was made for the Austrian navy and similar pieces are dated to around 1900. It is just possible that this implies Austrian manufacture of the slope itself. Also to be seen are sheets of headed notepaper (16, Malvern Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey), an envelope addressed to Mrs E.L.Fisher of the same address postmarked 1918 and a funeral card in memory of Henry Stoke and dated 1912 . This must have been a luxury product in its day and is a relic of a time when communication was by writing rather than text message or email. An ornament then, rather than a practical addition, to the office of today.
Art Deco Shagreen Picture Frame, 1930s
Price: £110Shagreen is a natural hide, typically from shark, stingray or dogfish, worked through special processes to produce a granular surface effect. Known in China and Japan from the earliest times and popular in Europe in th eighteenth century Shagreen enjoyed its greatest popularity in the Art Deco period where it was used as a covering for writing desks and well-dressed cabinetry and smaller items such as the picture frame we have here. The clean lines of this piece and the palette of colours employed fit exactly with th ethos of the Art Deco period and a dating to the 1930s is extremely likely. A luxury item at the time it could be used now to provide enhanced presentation of a favourite image adding to it a hint of true elegance.
Murano White Glass Vase of abstract organic form, 1960s
Price: £55Art Deco Wooden Cigarette Box, 1930s
Price: £25Classic black crocodile handbag 1940s
Price: £75Cranberry Glass Vase circa 1900
Price: £30Chinese Fan, painting on silk, 1960s
Price: £15Two Chinese Fans, painting on silk, 1960s
Price: £15Sowerby Amber Glass Centrepiece circa 1930
Price: £75The Sowerby family came from the North West of England near Carlisle and settled in Gateshead in the late eighteenth century. The firm Sowerby Glassworks is known from 1807 onwards and continued production until 1972, concentrating on pressed glass. Catalogues of their wares still exist and they produced pieces in a wide variety of styles and shapes which retain their popularity today.
The centrpiece figurine, which was intended as a flower holder or ‘frog’, is rather unusual; normally the figures are female but the style of the modelling is identical. Similar designs to the bowl can be found in a 1936 catalogue but versions of it even appear in another catalogue from 1882. Many centrepiece/bowl combinations are found and some of them are not always original. This may possibly be the case here but if so the ‘match’ is extremely pleasing to the eye and the two elements set one another off perfectly to produce a striking example of Art Deco decorative design.
Two Brass Art Nouveau Style pitchers, Joseph Sankey and Sons circa 1910
Price: £75‘J.S.&S’ was the mark for Joseph Sankey and Sons, a firm based in Bilston, Wolverhampton, who specialised in the manufacture of art metalware. Production seems to have started in the late nineteenth century and the firm registered designs, many in the art nouveau style, from 1896 to 1914. These ewers or pitchers were clearly a popular design to judge from the numbers found today but were referred to in the catalogues simply as ‘hot water jugs’. They were made in brass and copper in three finishes, hammered, lizard skin and art nouveau style, as here. At least six different sizes are known and sometimes the size number can be found on the base (indicating the number of pints the vessel would hold) along with the manufacturers mark, as is the case with the smaller ewer which is marked '2'. The larger ewer is only marked 'solid brass' but its height indicates its capacity which is six pints.
Popular in their day, these brass pitchers are highly sought after now for their obvious decorative appeal but clearly could also serve as flower vases providing a striking enhancement to an interior setting.
Chinese Blue and White Snuff Bottle circa 1900
Price: £45Small Chinese Ginger Jar decorated in Famille Rose enamels, second half C20th
Price: £25The stamped mark to the base reads ‘Zhongguo Jingdezhen Zhi (China Jingdezhen Made)’ with the letter ‘V’ between two lines. In the early 1950s almost all the factories in Jiangxi, the province where the kiln town Jingdezhen is situated, were merged into larger units, each made up of ten to fifteen previously independent factories. From this time factory numbers such as we have here (=V=) came to be used and many pieces are found with a wide variety of letters and numbers indicating the various cooperatives. The quality of the productions varied and it is a reasonable assumption that increasing years witnessed a decline. While other examples of this type of jar exist, some with their original domed covers, this piece is of the very best quality, indeed the work matches earlier pieces in the style very closely, and a dating to the mid 1950s seems quite plausible. It shows that the Chinese potters continued to produce to a high standard when they chose to do so and provides a pleasing memento of the closing era of a tradition of porcelain production stretching back long into the past.
A Pair of African Ebony Wood Makonde Style Carved Figures, probably late C20th
Price: £55Maasai and Makonde are ethnic terms used to describe African peoples who live in Tanzania, Mozamique and Kenya, with their own distinctive languages, culture and art. This pair of figures is typical of the wood carvings produced by their craftsmen in the second half of the twentieth century but their quality and size is well above average, the ebony wood finely rendered with much attention to detail and finished with a highly attractive glossy patina. The two figures complement one another well, their heads slightly turned to face one another with their legs turned slightly outwards and their robes flowing almost in mirror image. The abstract style makes them well suited to a contemporary interior where they could prove a striking accessory.
Japanese Arita Blue and White Bowl, first half C20th
Price: £25This ‘swirling’ pattern is sometimes found on late nineteenth century polychrome plaques. Dating here is probably later, perhaps to around 1920, in the middle of the Taisho period (1912 – 1926), but care has been taken with this piece and the mark, which unfortunately cannot be deciphered, no doubt denotes the studio which created it.
Japanese Arita Dish circa 1880
Price: £45The town of Arita in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyūshū island was a major cente for the production of porcelains in Japan. Best known for blue and white pieces it also produced polychrome wares as well, including the familiar imari colourings. While similar to Imari, the wider palette of colours used here is usually termed ‘Arita’ and the decorative appeal of the style is clear. This plate probably comes from an original set of five and its quality is much above average. Dating is to the Meiji era (1868 - 1912) probably around 1880.
Edwardian Scottish bloodstone bar brooch c1910
Price: £30Large round Scottish agate cloak pin c 1900
Price: £125Two jade carvings mounted as a necklace
Price: £125Danish silver brooch, Niels Erik From c1960
Price: £55Danish silver floral brooch, Max Standager c1960
Price: £55Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Two Ladies on a Garden Terrace, first half C20th
Price: £180Necklace and earrings constructed with English watch fobs c. 1920-1940
Price: £225Victorian etched glass pendant necklace c1900
Price: £25Fun lot of two Indian silver elephant brooches c1930
Price: £45Taxco collar necklace by Rubi Ramirez c1950
Price: £350Very fine Berber North African necklace c1950
Price: £45Doulton and Slaters Patent Jardiniere circa 1890
Price: £750The Doulton factory began production in 1815, first at Vauxhall and later moving to Lambeth. In 1882 it opened an additional factory at Burslem, Stoke on Trent in the centre of the English pottery. Known at first mainly for utilitarian works it began to develop decorative wares more extensively in the 1860s and soon gained a reputation for its distinctive designs. As the mark indicates, this piece was made at the Lambeth factory and the absence of ‘England’ in the Doulton mark, which has the typical design of interlocking ‘D’ at its centre, indicates that it dates to before 1891. The decorative technique, employing impressed designs was known as ‘Chine’ ware and protected by the patent ‘Doulton and Slaters Patent’ which is clearly marked underneath. Pieces of linen, lace, net or other fabrics were pressed onto the unfired soft clay shortly after potting, leaving a corresponding pattern behind. This piece has elaborately modelled lotus strands in addition as well as gilt flower heads, an unusual combination which does not seem to often occur. On the base are found stamped numbers and letters which should indicate the pattern number and artist decorator but it has not been possible to identify these accurately. Dating though is confirmed and this was clearly a deluxe item amongst the range of pieces produced at that time.
Persian silver bracelet with inset enamel plaques c1930
Price: £85Suite of Art Deco banded carnelian necklace and earrings c1920
Price: £95Massive Egyptian Revival long necklace c1930
Price: £195Very finely carved soapstone pendant necklace
Price: £175Suite of Scottish agate necklace and bracelet c1970
Price: £85A Chinese Imperial Jingdezhen Porcelain Decorative Plate, dated 1985
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Chinese Blue and white ceramic beads, C20th
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Taxco bracelet with Aztec mask motif, 1940s
Price: £65Large graduated necklace of nut carving beads, 1930s
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West German Jasba Ceramic Vase with loop handles, 1960s
Price: £10The West German ceramics produced after the second world war are characterised by their distinctive and colourful designs. The Jasba factory was founded in 1926 by Jakob Schwaderlapp in Ransbach-Baumbach. The name is derived from his name and the town his factory was located. Production of decorative ceramics ceased in 1975 and the firm concentrated on industrial items and tiles which they still make today. This vase probably dates to the 1960s and the form and glaze effects are quite striking.
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Two Decorative Vintage Fans, 1950s
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Vintage Cobalt Blue Glass Perfume Bottle and Stopper, 1930s
Price: £15
Pair of Japanese Shaped Saucer Dishes, Maruku China, 1940s
Price: £25The Maruku factory seems to have operated in Japan after the second world war producing modest but good quality wares for export, rather in the style of Noritake pieces. Usually their pieces are marked in addition ‘Made in Japan’ but for some reason not here. The forms, colourings and designs here are quite unusual and while modest, these are good quality decorative items suitable for a contemporary interior.
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Japanese Satsuma style Censer, 1930s
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A Japanese Hichozan Shinpo Brush washer circa 1880
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Show stopping suite of necklace and earrings c1960
Price: £85Jean Paul Gaultier Mini Fragrance Set, Le Duo Miniatures Saint Valentin 1990s
Price: £25Collection Parfums Lalique miniature set in display box 1990s
Price: £25French Art Deco Clutch bag with faux jade insert
Price: £65Art Deco Python Clutch
Price: £85Outstanding Suede Lanvin Clutch in original box 1950s
Price: £250Glossy brown crocodile handbag 1960s
Price: £65Brown crocodile Gherardini clutch 1970s
Price: £125Gherardini was founded in Florence in 1885 and has experienced and influenced fashion changes over 135 years. It is considered a symbol of Italian excellence throughout the world, always being synonymous with style, practicality and meticulous craftsmanship. These are some curious facts about its history:
The Gherardini family is one of the founding families of the Republic of Florence. The family was forced into exile as a result of the civil war between the Black and White Guelphs, along with Divine Comedy author and fellow White Guelph Dante Alighieri, who later placed the prestigious family in their coveted paradise.
One of the most prolific members of the family was Lisa Gherardini , who is believed to be the Mona Lisa , the woman whose mysterious smile was immortalized by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1503. In 2008, the fashion house held an event dedicated to the union between art and fashion, past and future titled Re-Thinking Mona Lisa Gherardini, in honor of her legendary ancestor.
Leonardo's masterpiece was sometimes printed on limited edition monogrammed Gherardini bags and the proceeds from the sale were used to fund artistic restoration.
Considered the original inventor of Made in Italy , in 1915 Garibaldo opened his first store on Via del la Vigna Nuova, a few meters from the historic boutique of his contemporary, Guccio Gucci.
The brand saw the launch of a women's leather collection modeled by Twiggy in 1975, followed by a ready-to-wear line in the 1980s, a range of Gherardini Lifestyle scarves, ties and umbrellas and a line of accessories for men, Gherardini Man. (Attributed to the Gherardini Website)
Persian Painting on Silk depicting Courtiers in a Palace Scene, C19th/C20th
Estimate: £60 – 80Art Deco Style Ceramic Jug with Floral Handle, probably 1930s
Price: £35Oriental Style Vase, West German Pottery, late C20th
Price: £45West German Bay Keramik Pitcher with stylised floral designs, late C20th
Price: £45Founded by Eduard Bay in the 1930s and based in Ransbach Baumbach in the heart of the main West German pottery producing region, Bay Keramik grew to be one of the most prolific producers of ceramics in the ‘West German’ style and continued production into the 1990s. This piece retains its original paper label and the format of this allows dating to the 1970s/1980s. The jug has almost a slightly rustic feel and recalls much earlier German ceramic items. The numbers on the base indicate the form number but it has not been possible to identify this.
Sowerby Blue Glass Footed Bowl, 1930s/1940s
Price: £25The Sowerby family came from the North West of England near Carlisle and settled in Gateshead in the late eighteenth century. The firm Sowerby Glassworks is known from 1807 onwards and continued production until 1972, concentrating on pressed glass. Catalogues of their wares still exist and they produced pieces in a wide variety of styles and shapes which retain their popularity today.
Yellow ground Bursley Ware Dragon Bowl by Frederick Rhead, circa 1920
Price: £45
Pair of Davidson Chevron Pattern Glass Vases, 1930s
Price: £25George Davidson founded the Teams Flint Glass Works in 1867, which later became known as George Davidson & Co. In the 1880s the company began producing pressed glass tableware in a variety of shapes and by the 1920s their designs began to reflect the new Art Deco trends. The firm continued production until the 1980s, closing in 1987.
‘Pattern number 295’ was produced in a variety of colours and all the examples typify the Art Deco styles of the 1930s and can still be appreciated today.
West German Keramik Jug with drip glaze, second half C20th
Price: £35A very finely carved white pendent on traditional silk cord, Modern
Price: £25Massive Grotto style belt buckle c1980
Price: £25Long strand of Chinese cloisonne beads c1950
Price: £60Round pendant set with turquoise, Mexico, c1970, the chain later.
Price: £65Victorian ladies watch chain c1900
Price: £40Taxco bracelet set with carved obsidian stones c1950
Price: £55Fun vintage jade necklace with hook and ring closure c1980
Price: £25Large Victorian Turquoise pendant c1900
Price: £95Paris tourist novelty bracelet c1970
Price: £15Native American turquoise cuff bracelet, 1960s
Price: £225Taxco grape motif necklace, c1980
Price: £250Taxco clamper bracelet, attr. to Justo or Jorge Castillo, 1940s
Price: £450Justo and Jorge Castillo come from the Los Castillo workshop. Los Castillo was an influential and ongoing design and manufacturing enterprise established in 1939 by Antonio Castillo and his brothers Justo and Jorge and their cousin Salvador Teran. Los Castillo is known for sterling jewellery and fine pieces in "married metals" combining various metals such as silver, copper and brass. Castillo who arrived in Taxco in 1923, began his long career working for William Spratling at Taller de las Delicias. He married Margot van Voorhies prior to opening Taller Los Castillo bu they were later divorced in 1946. (see The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, 2013)
Tigers Eye bracelet with a large central carved dragon bead, certificate for 2012
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