Large Art Deco swirl Bakelite buckle
Price: £35
This is a very unusual and rare Bakelite buckle in the swirl marbled design. It is in a very Art Deco shape with typical carved lines. It is a very large size and comes with its original store tag from Harlem-Adler & Co. in New York.
Victorian small note pad for chatelaine
Price: £45
This is a charming small note pad that would have hung from a ladies chatelaine or a ladies "tool belt" so to speak. It is silver plated with the original paper pages with actual notes on them which is fun. There is also the original mechanical pencil. There is a spring hinge so the notepad opens automatically. The silver plate has a repousse design of angels or putti very typical during this time.
Two American Polychrome Enamel Bracelets decorated with Kabuki Masks, 1980s
Price: £20
Two American polychrome enamel bracelets decorated with Kabuki masks on contrasting blue and red enamel grounds, each with spring loaded hinges, 1980s
Silver Butterfly form Pendant set with Abalone, Bali, C20th
Price: £95
A Balinese Art Nouveau style silver plaque Pendant in the form of a butterfly, the wings with beaded and ‘milled’ decoration and set with four abalone panels. The plaque dates to the late C20th, probably 1970s/1980s and has been fitted with a complementary modern English silver belcher chain.
Art Deco beaded bag with celluloid frame
Price: £25
This is a wonderful bag in beautiful condition. It comprises all over bead work with geometric designs with the original beaded handle
Large tooled leather bag with Moroccan Designs 1970s
Price: £85
This is a beautiful large bag made from light soft leather that has been tooled all over with Moroccan patterns and vignette roundels depicting camels and palm trees.Lined in leather, it has four stud feet and is in immaculate condition..
French cockerel brooch 1920s
Price: £75
This is a very striking large brooch in hand worked brass with enamelled feathers, head and feet. It is very cleverly made to give you the effect of many voluminous tail feathers.
Patent Crocodile Handbag, Italian 1970s
Price: £75
This is a truly elegant handbag made from deep brown burgundy crocodile skin, the slim rectangular body with a fold over flap secured by a gilt metal clasp, the reverse with an open pouch pocket, the interior lined with a zip pocket and a stamped mark 'Made in Italy', and the loop handle suspended from gilt metal rings of geometric design, all finished with delicate hand stitching.
Please note that the original double strap handle has been recently remodelled to a simple loop as being more practical and consistent with the overall design of the piece.
Long Murano Glass Necklace 1970s
Price: £15
This is a very striking long necklace comprising a geometric design with different shaped Murano glass beads and metal links.
Art Deco Long Mille Fiore bead necklace
Price: £65
This is a stunning necklace featuring 8 oblong flat Mille Fiore glass beads connected by multiple strands of glass seed beads in white and blue. This necklace is perfectly constructed and is in wonderful condition.
Art Nouveau comb with coral fish and pearls
Price: £45
This is a beautiful piece of Art Nouveau, a celluloid hair comb with an inset carving of a koi fish in coral and seed pearls. It is carved with swirls and incised with very fine designs.
1950s Regency style needlepoint kit bag
Price: £75
This is a lovely needlepoint bag with a floral motif on a cream coloured ground. It has gold hardware in the Regency style and a chain handle. It is lined with taffeta and is in immaculate condition. These bags were quite popular in the 1950s as they were a kit. The purchaser would do the embroidery work at home and then send it off to the manufacturer and they would make the bag. These bags are now becoming quite difficult to find and this is an excellent example of the type.
Outstanding strand of Chinese coral beads
Price: £150
This is an amazing necklace comprising large carved Art Deco coral beads strung with more modern 20th century round beads and fitted with a Chinese silver clasp. The large beads are carved with typical Chinese symbols and decoration. These beads are natural coral and there are blemishes that indicate this, the variations only adding to their unique beauty.
Victorian guilloche enamel and marcasite ring
Price: £60
This is a lovely and delicate ring comprising a panel of blue guilloche enamel surrounded with marcasite stones
Victorian guilloche enamel and marcasite ring
Price: £35
This is a lovely and delicate ring comprising a panel of blue guilloche enamel surrounded with marcasite stones
Striking Bakelite buckle in the shape of an airplane
Price: £45
This is an incredible buckle in white Bakelite in the shape of an airplane that opens at the wings, with carved circles decoration on the wings and tail
Rare large ruby red Bakelite buckle
Price: £75
This is a very unusual large buckle comprising ruby red Bakelite with typical Art Deco designs.
Beautiful large floral Bakelite buckle
Price: £65
This is a very large buckle in white or cream colour Bakelite carved with flowers and leaves
Mottled blue Bakelite buckle in the shape of an airplane
Price: £45
This is another unusual buckle in the shape of an airplane in mottled navy blue with a silver blue mottling
Indian silver buckle with Buddha figures, marked, 1920s
Price: £55
This is a beautiful Indian silver buckle, each side with the figure of a seated Buddha surrounded by stylised scrolling foliage. It is a fine example of Indian silver made for export and has full hallmarks.
Edwardian belt buckle encrusted with marcasite stones
Price: £75
This is a beautiful and unusual belt buckle that features a grapes and grapevines motif
Stunning Italian vintage clutch bag, 1950s
Price: £35
This is a beautiful bag. It is Italian and has a very detailed gold foil Florentine design on the leather on both sides and on the handle. It is mainly a clutch but there is a small handle. It is lined in very fine lambskin and has the owners initials stencilled in gold. Also has a small mirror inside. It is unusual to find these in such great condition. The snap closure is very strong which is quite a plus with vintage bags.
Small suede handbag, England 1940s
Price: £25
This is a lovely small handbag in soft suede with a polished leather closure.
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English silk handbag with embroidered Chinoiserie design c1950
Price: £95
This is a beautiful bag comprising a silk body that has an unusual embroidered design that depicts a Chinese lady in a field of floral designs. It is fitted with a gold tone frame and has a label 'Made In England' 'LKW', a manufacturer known for producing affordable and attractive evening wear handbags.
Moroccan tooled leather bag c1960
Price: £65
This is a wonderful tooled leather bag that has Morrocan designs all over. It has outer pockets on both sides with a large inner compartment. It is lined in leather and has two grab handles.
Vintage Wicker and Plastic Woven Basket with Handles, probably mid C20th
Price: £45
A highly attractive woven basket with a lid and handles, the composition combining both wicker and plastic twine in an attractive combination of textures and colours, the base, the edges of the top and lid and the loop handles finished in wicker and the main body mainly in plastic. There is also a simple plastic twine fastening to keep the cover closed. By repute purchased in France, it is extremely hard to assign a country of origin to this piece, but the use of woven plastic suggests a dating to the 1950s, a time when the well known 'Lloyd Loom' items enjoyed great popularity. The condition of this basket is excellent and it is quite sturdy so could be an eye catching accompaniment to a summer excursion!
Large python handbag with wood closure detail 1930s
Price: £125
This is a very interesting bag that comprises python skin throughout. It is lined with taffeta and has python on the interior accents. It has an unusual wooden closure and a handle that is also covered in python skin and is in great condition. It is large enough for use any time day or evening.
Dark chestnut crocodile handbag 1940s
Price: £75
Here we have a soft crocodile handbag with soft leather lining. It has brass fittings and is in excellent condition. The handle has been restored to it's original beauty and is ready for daily use. This bag is not marked but is almost definitely made in England. It is a great size that is large enough for the essentials.
Classic black crocodile handbag 1940s
Price: £75
This is a very classic style bag in a square shape typical of the period. It is lined with black leather and is in excellent condition. The handle has been restored to it's original beauty and is ready for daily use. All you need are some white gloves and you are ready for anything!
Victorian enamel buckle c1900
Price: £45
This is a lovely example of these buckles in a scrollwork design with bright enameling in turquoise and pinks. It is brass.
Vintage Woven Straw and Raffia Beach Bag, 1950s
Price: £65
This is a roomy beach bag made from woven straw with a bold floral design to the front in raffia work using soft vintage colours in pinks, yellows, blues and light apricot with green foliage. Semi circular in shape it has a double zip with the tags marked ‘Rex’ and a simple loop handle. The edges are bound in fabric and the base protected by a sheet of clear plastic with eight metal stud feet. The interior is fabric lined with a design of repeating rose blooms on a black dot ground and there is a large pocket. A summery design from the 1950s which could find its place on a picnic today!
Small Art Deco wrist bag with Bakelite closure 1920s
Price: £35
This is a lovely small bag that is made from taffeta. The feature is the large carved Bakelite closure in black and white. It is lined in a woolen fabric as the original lining has been removed as it must of degraded. Still quite usable albeit quite small for today's requirements. Another collectable piece!
Massive Grotto style belt buckle c1980
Price: £25
This is a very unique belt buckle that comprises many different shells cast in gilt metal with glass inset stones. This is definitely a statement!
Victorian decorated papier mache glove box with pair of kidskin gloves
Price: £65
This is a stunning Victorian papier mache glove box with very fine painted decoration depicting an Austrian landscape and flowers, the interior finished in red. It is offered with wonderful pair of kidskin gloves, perhaps contemporary. These are a good size suitable to fit a small hand, size 4 or 5. Truly a collector's item for the fashion conscious!
Brown crocodile Gherardini clutch 1970s
Price: £125
This is a perfect clutch by Italian design house Gherardini, a contemporary of Gucci. It is the perfect combination of soft crocodile skin and smooth calf skin. It has a modern round closure. Marked Gherardini.
Gherardini 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)
Glossy brown crocodile handbag 1960s
Price: £65
This is a stunning hard side bag that is covered in brown patent croc. It is lined with suede. It is most likely made in England although it is unmarked. The handle has been restored to it's original beauty and is ready for daily use.
Outstanding Suede Lanvin Clutch in original box 1950s
Price: £250
This is a stunning large clutch bag comprising brown kid suede with kid skin edging. it is a basic envelope design with no closure and one interior zip compartment. It is constructed to fold over securely to fit under the arm. A feature of this bag is the Art Nouveau enamel decoration on the front of the bag. The bag is lined in fabric that has a monogram logo. It is worth noting that Lanvin did not manufacture their handbags in the 1950s but rather designed them and outsourced the manufacture as most couture houses did during that time. This bag comes in its original box with the plastic dust jacket intact as well. The labelling 'Made in British Colony Hong Kong' was used principally in the 1950s/1960s which matches the dating here, although some clothing manufacturers continued to employ it into the 1980s. Complete, then, with its original packaging, this is a timeless and elegant bag that is worthy of Audrey Hepburn!
Art Deco Python Clutch
Price: £85
This is a stunning Art Deco clutch in all over python skin that is in pristine condition. It is lined in typical taffeta fabric with the interior purse for coins. The hardware is chromed metal with a black enamel closure. Is a good size that would be suitable for evening use as it can handle the essentials.
French Art Deco Clutch bag with faux jade insert
Price: £65
This is a very elegant small bag that features a faux jade moulded glass plaque surrounded by Art Deco motif paste stones. It comprises very soft kid suede and is lined in taffeta with the typical inside purse. The taffeta on this bag is quite degraded as can happen. This is not noticeable on the exterior so this bag is very usable. It has two chain handles.
Collection Parfums Lalique miniature set in display box 1990s
Price: £55
This is a lovely set of miniauture perfume bottles by Lalique. Each bottle is 4.5 ml and the scents included are Nilang, Lalique, Le Baiser, Lalique Homme and Claire.
Jean Paul Gaultier Mini Fragrance Set, Le Duo Miniatures Saint Valentin 1990s
Price: £25
This is a wonderful set comprising two miniature fragrance with two Gaultier playing cards and a heart decoration. All in the original display box.
Vintage Cobalt Blue Glass Perfume Bottle and Stopper, 1930s
Price: £15
A blue glass small bottle and stopper in deep cobalt blue of squared and rounded pyramid form with a stepped concave neck. The shape suggests a perfume bottle and similar examples do exist including one with a gilt Chloé mark which would mean a post 1952 date of manufacture. The technique here, though, resembles the ‘pressed glass’ pieces made in England during the 1930s, for example by the firm Davidson, suggesting a more likely dating to that period. The slightly Art Deco feel to the form fits in with this. While it has slight damage, it is, of course, more unusual to find this shape with its original stopper.
Victorian Silver Buckle set with Paste Stones, German circa 1900
Price: £85
This is a striking silver buckle of rectangular form with two bands of brilliant paste stones surrounding four stylised flower head paste stone clusters, the reverse plain and marked 900 which implies manufacture in Germany where the standard for silver was a minimum of 800 parts to 1000 with 900 parts to 1000 as one of the alternatives (as opposed to the more usually found 925). There is in addition a double mark with a star and a wheel which may well be the maker's mark, but this is hard to identify.
The sparkling stones and high quality mounting (there is a considerable weight of silver in this piece) would have made this buckle a notable addition to the Victorian ladies' wardrobe and it could equally well catch the eye today.
Striking 1950s applique summer handbag
Price: £65
This bag is made for spring and summer! It is a large bucket style bag trimmed in faux leather. The body of the bag is a sort of faux hessian finish. It is appliques on the front with a butterfly design in rhinestones, crystals and ribbon work. It is lined in Naugahyde and has a wooden base.
Stunning Art Deco Murano glass necklace
Price: £75
This is a stunning necklace comprising Murano glass beads with silver foil, jet beads and a tassel with marcasite beads.
Large patent crocodile handbag, Dofan France, 1950s
Price: £100
This is a stunning bag in glossy crocodile skin, with a simple gold tone closure in an unusual square design, lined in leather
Black Crocodile Handbag in Oval Shape, 1940s
Price: £150
This is a very unusual large bag made from black crocodile in an oval shape, with an original handle that has been restored. Lined in leather. Most likely made in France although it is unmarked. The handle has been restored to it's original beauty and is ready for daily use. This bag will turn heads, especially among vintage aficionados. This one is rare!
Red Crocodile Bag with Tassel Detail, 1930s
Price: £75
This is a wonderful bag made of red crocodile in a barrel shape with two main compartments and tassels on each side. Lined in suede.
Large soft black crocodile bag, Beverly Bag 1940s
Price: £125
This is a very beautiful bag comprising very soft crocodile skin with a Perspex closure, lined in grey suede. The handle has been restored to it's original beauty and is ready for daily use. Marked inside 'Beverly Bag, Made in Republic of Ireland'.
Red ponyskin bag with ostrich accent by Viveda London, 2009
Price: £250
This is a beautiful bag in a bright red colour with black ostrich skin trim, lined in fabric. Viveda was a handbag designer that made a small run of these bags in this unique shape. This designer does not seem to have continued although these bags are gorgeous. There are two tabs that are magnetic closures.
Stunning patent crocodile bag, Germany 1960s
Price: £100
This is a very beautiful bag that is made from very fine crocodile, lined in smooth leather, Marked as 'authentic croc', Made in Germany
Art Deco Statement Necklace with a Demon Head Plaque, 1920s
Price: £65
This is an unusual necklace comprising pale blue opaque and clear glass drops, some mounted and with gilt chain links, terminating in a large gilt metal plaque modelled with the head of a gargoyle or demon.
Art Deco style Antelope brooch 1940s
Price: £20
This a lovely brooch showing an Art Deco style stag set with diamantes, gold tone
2 Sarah Coventry Brooches
Price: £30
This is a lot 2 brooches by jewellery designer Sarah Coventry, both signed
Art Deco crystal and gilt metal Necklace
Price: £45
This is a very beautiful necklace with three strands of crystal beads suspended from gilt metal triangular plaques with an art deco style floral design ending in a cluster of three crystal beads in the form of stylised flower heads and a shell form crystal, all set on a gilt metal plaque with an openwork stylised floral design.
2 figural brooches
Price: £10
This is a lot of 2 brooches that have figural motifs - one is a putti and the other is a warrior. The warrior is marked A Miracle Creation which is a Scottish company that made costume jewellery.
1950s aurora borealis brooch
Price: £15
This is a lovely brooch set with aurora borealis and faux opal glass stones
1950s brooch sun design
Price: £10
This is a lovely brooch set with gold and clear stones in sun design
2 1950s floral brooches
Price: £10
This is a lot of two similar floral brooches set with green and blue stones
Lovely 1950s brooch
Price: £10
This is a very striking round brooch set with clear and blue paste stones
2 large glass stone brooches
Price: £10
This is a lot of 2 similar brooches set with single large glass stones
Pair of antique kidskin driving gloves
Price: £25
This is a wonderful pair of kidskin driving gloves
Art Deco mother of pearl card case
Price: £50
This is a beautiful card case comprising mother of pearl in a diamond pattern. With wood lining
Unusual large evening minaudiere by Volupte USA 1950s
Price: £25
This a very unique large minaudiere by American designer Volupte. It contains powder, lipstick and with a part that would have been for cigarettes. It has a female figure with paste stones in an Art Deco design with gold colour waves below. It has some powder and the original lipstick in red. With black taffeta cover so can be carried as a wrist bag.
Stunning Egyptian Revival filigree cuff bracelet 1930s
Price: £95
This is a very unusual statement bracelet comprising alternating filigree stations. The round stations have a central incised portrait of Nefertiti. The middle stations have the typical papyrus design.
Art Deco silver travel minaudiere purse with photo portraits 1920s
Price: £125
This is a beautiful small engraved minaudiere purse with portraits and space for makeup etc. The pictures inside give a glimpse into the owners travels as they are of two young women posing on the deck of a ship. The case is very finely engraved silver with scrolls and foliage and there is a monogram of GMC. Marked Sterling which indicates it is most likely American. The button closure on the side is either a cabochon sapphire or a paste facsimile.
Art Deco Blue Handbag, 1930s
Price: £65
This is a gorgeous bag made from a combination of smooth leather and suede in a fan shape. Lined in taffeta with leather compartment.
Victorian tortoiseshell hair ornament
Price: £20
This is a very lovely hair comb with engraved decoration set with paste stones
Art Deco beaded dress adornment
Price: £30
This is a very rare and detailed dress adornment comprising beads and glass stones attached to a long fringe
1960s modernist style brooch
Price: £15
This is a lovely brooch with a modern floral design, with faux pearls and paste stones in gold tone metal
2 pairs of antique kidskin gloves, opera and every day
Price: £25
This is a lot of two pairs of antique gloves, one is a long opera length pair with mother of pearl buttons and the second is an every day pair
Outstanding Pair of Georgian silver and paste buckles
Price: £85
This is a wonderful pair of matched silver buckles set with beautiful paste stones in perfect condition
Modernist silver floral brooch 1930s
Price: £40
This is a very large floral spray brooch in silver with a slightly abstract modernist design, marked Sterling. Probably American.
Gorgeous 1980s snake motif Demi Parure
Price: £45
This is a wonderful set of a necklace and bracelet both comprising black metal malleable circular mesh with a gold tone snake head and tail, the head with diamante eyes.
Green leather handbag 1930s
Price: £45
This is a lovely medium size bag made from green leather with a handle that goes through the handle to close. Lined with taffeta with an integrated coin purse. When the bag is closed it fits over the hand to hang on the wrist. Is is large enough for everyday use
Very Rare Chinese Export Silver Gilt Evening Bag, 1920s
Price: £75
This is an extremely rare evening bag comprised of a Chinese Export silver gilt frame inset with jade, coral and other semi-precious stones. The body of the bag is silk embroidered with metallic thread and appears to be original.
Butler & Wilson massive dragon brooch
Price: £125
This is a gorgeous brooch in gold tone with gold and clear diamante stones, red glass eyes, signed
Butler & Wilson Renaissance style cross brooch
Price: £95
This is a massive cross brooch/ pendant in the Renaissance style, gold tone inset with cabochons and faux pearls, signed
