HOMEWARES

Homewares have evolved enormously and yet also, hardly at all. Some vintage and antique pieces are every bit as usable and ingenious as they ever were. Others are often given a new lease of life as decoration or repurposed for a new generation. 

JAMES DIXON & SON SILVER PLATED SUGAR BOWL AND CREAMER C1920

James Dixon & Son were one of the foremost silversmiths and manufacturer of silver plate, britannia metal and Sheffield plate of the 19th century - founded in 1806 and not dissolved until 1980! This is a lovely example of a part tea-set, the sugar bowl and creamer with full manufacturers and model marks on the base. Some wear marks to the bowl but otherwise in overall clean excellent condition. Judged to be c1920 from the marks, it's on the cusp between Edwardian elegance and the dawn of the Deco movement. Its classic lines means it could easily dress out a Regency or Early Victorian tea table. Both pieces 4" high to the tops of the handles. £38

VICTORIAN BRASS COAL IRON ON STAND WITH PAINTED ENAMEL DECORATION 

A charming piece of Victoriana, a decorative brass iron on its own stand, with compartment for coal to heat it for use. With a wooden handle, beautiful bird accents and a cold-painted enamel frieze around the side of flowers and leaves. £35

SET OF THREE VINTAGE PEWTER GRADUATED MEASURING TANKARDS

A lovely piece of decoration for your kitchen or pub interior! These graduated cups are embossed - 2 with the sizes "20" and "10". The larger has a pewter hallmark and the name "Gill" on the front. In good overall vintage condition, with some patina and a few small dents. Sizes 3", 2.1", 1.75". £25

WHITE COTTON VINTAGE HUCKABACK TOWELS WITH CROCHET EDGING

These delightful vintage towels will make a charming addition to your guest bedroom or bathroom with their decorative crochet edge. Before the invention of "terry" towelling in the early 20th century huckaback was the best you could get and is still available in modern forms. More images of specific towels and bulk prices are available on request. Large towels £15, small towels £10.

1950S LEATHER CASED "DELUXE" TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK

This stylish mid-century leather cased travel alarm clock by "Deluxe" is made in Germany and in full working order. Green leather covered case with a yellow satin interior, and it only has light wear. Sure, your iPhone can wake you up but this is a great alternative! £25

SELECTION OF STONEWARE AND SALT-GLAZED POTS

These pots make wonderful dressing for the rustic kitchen or clustered in a fireplace. For set dressing they instantly evoke a period look, anything from medieval, through Tudor, to a ramshackle artist studio of the 1960s. Ranging from £4-£9 each depending on size and condition.

EARLY 20TH CENTURY PAINTED TIN CASH BOX

A classic design for early 20th century cash or stationary boxes - this tin box is painted black with gilt and red accents. There are some scratches and one or two very small dents commensurate with age and use. There is no key but the hinge works fine and it closes tightly. Perfect for a kitchen, shop setting or for stylishly keeping your cash safe when you have a car boot sale! H 4.75", W 8.25", D 5". £18

ANTIQUE PAPIER MACHE HAND PAINTED STAMP BOX

From the when people wrote letters so often they needed a dedicated recepticle for their stamps! With handy sloping compartments for easy access and a charming hand painted floral decoration - a lovely piece of domestic history. 4" long. £15

STUNNING LARGE MULTI-COLOURED MURANO VASE WITH FLUTED TOP

A sumptuous decorator's piece, this multicoloured marbled Murano glass vase is a statement piece standing at 37cm high. Solid, heavy and shot through with blues, greens, browns and reds, it should compliment plenty of interior styles but would look wonderful in a mid-century setting. No visible damage though a rough area inside the neck may indicate previous restoration. £48

ART DECO TRIPLE FROSTED GLASS FLOWER SCONCE ON CHROMIUM PLATED BASE

This is a wonderful piece of Art Deco décor for your home! A triple flower sconce of stylish stepped frosted glass set into a chrome plated base. In excellent overall condition, no chips or cracks to the glass and only light wear to the plating as you might expect. I can imagine this over a smart monochrome Deco fireplace filled with scarlet roses! £95

1960S PINK ART GLASS VASE

This would look fab in any modern or mid-century home. A good weighty glass vase just 6” high and with a lovely swirl pattern inside the glass and a sanded pontil mark on the bottom. No chips, cracks or restoration. £40

GORGEOUS LATE VICTORIAN HAND PAINTED SILK LARGE PHOTOGRAPH FRAME

Old photographs are wonderful. An accurate portrait of a real human from another time, who’d otherwise be lost to the past. This wonderful late Victorian/Edwardian gentleman doesn’t look out of place among the blossoms. This lovely large silk covered frame is hand painted with spring blossoms and protected under glass. The silk is fraying with age in places but the back is in good original condition with an old cord handing (probably not original). I wonder what he really thought of it? (47cm x 45cm) £45

HALLMARKED STERLING SILVER EDWARDIAN PHOTOGRAPH FRAME 

This lovely photograph frame is mounted with sterling silver hallmarked Birmingham 1914 by G & C Ltd and contains a cabinet card photo of the famous music hall star Florrie Forde. The silver has a small damaged area in the corner where it is coming away from the base but that is easily fixable. Otherwise in lovely condition and a beautiful elegant piece of Edwardian history that would grace any interior! £55

This is a gorgeously iconic piece of Art Nouveau period hammered pewter. This small charger measures 9” across and is stamped “Sweeneys Bradford English Pewter”. Originally part of a service it stands alone as a design classic and still perfectly functional. In superb condition. £85

VINTAGE PAINTED BISCUIT TINS

A lot more effort went into biscuit tins in the first half of the 20th century than nowadays. These have gorgeous patterns and colours and are naturally worn so have a charming vintage patina. A beautiful decorative touch for any shabby chic interior or true vintage kitchen. £10 each 

SELECTION OF VINTAGE SMALL PAINTED OR PRODUCT TINS

Charming pieces of vintage social history, these are smaller tins than the larger biscuit ones available and many are from products or advertising. Perfect for creating a period interior or for decorating your vintage kitchen! £5-10 each

STUNNING 1920S PARKIN AND MARSHALL SILVER PLATED TEA POT WITH BONE FINIAL

Parkin and Marshall of Sheffield were knife makers and cutlers throughout the 19th century and joined the electroplating revolution in the 1860s. This gloriously elegant teapot from their XLALL range is in wonderful condition complete with the original bone finial. I’ve seen more ornate versions of this but I love the clean lines that date it to probably the late teens to early 1920s. £45

VICTORIAN TAPESTRY PIN CUSHION WITH STUMPWORK EMBROIDERY AND TASSELS

A charming piece of Victoriana, this is a pretty pin cushion made from a piece of stumpwork embroidered tapestry and pink plush with tassels. Possibly the tapestry is older, which would make sense as old textiles could be cut down to use for other uses. Some small repairs to the back so it could be restored gently or left with the patina its years have earned. £30

LARGE ANTIQUE FABRIC COVERED HAT PIN CUSHION

While you might find this one a little large for sewing pins, it’s a perfect dressing table addition for hat pins and even better for a hat pin collector to use as display. In a woven blue and gold fabric and topped with a piece of antique machine lace which may be older than the cushion itself. Excellent overall condition. 7” across and 3” high. £12

ANTIQUE HAT PIN CUSHION WITH CREWEL EMBROIDERY 

This is a charming and solidly made hat pin cushion that’s also not too big so you could use it for sewing pins as well. With crewel work embroidered flowers and a flat base it has some weight and has been clearly used by many ladies over the last hundred years or so. It may even have been embroidered by one of them! 5” across and 2.75” high. £15

SOLID METAL ANTIQUE CAT PIN CUSHION

One for the cat lovers and pin cushion collectors! If this were silver we’d be talking big money but this is a solid pot-metal. He is absolutely charming however and has some age and patina. He’s also sadly been in the wars and has lost a back foot. This doesn’t detract from his charm or trouble his balance at all though. He’s a resilient little fellow! 1.6” high and 2.75” long. £18

TURNED WOOD VINTAGE DARNING MUSHROOMS

A lovely piece of domestic history is the darning mushroom, and if you’ve ever used one you’ll know they are brilliant. Lovely turned wood with tactile worn patina. Charming. £6 each 

SELECTION OF VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS

The staples of every woman's sewing box, this is a selection of tools including crochet hooks, thread winder, picks, thimbles and more! £8-15 each depending.

CHESTERMAN OF SHEFFIELD EDWARDIAN BRASS RETRACTING LINEN TAPE MEASURE 

Would you believe the retractable tape measure was invented in 1829 by this very man, James Chesterman of Sheffield. The Chesterman name became synonymous with top quality tools and measures and this is no exception. A brass retracting linen tailor’s tape measure in full working order. A safety pin has been added to stop the end getting lost as it may be missing a piece. The press button retractor works perfectly! £16

STYLISH ART DECO MAHOGANY BOOK ENDS

In a tasteful mahogany with painted white accept the shape of these book ends beautifully evoke the period, reminiscent of the glorious ocean liners of the 1930s. A few scuffs and scratches commensurate with use. Each bookend measures 5.75" high x 3.75" deep x 5.75" long. £45

VINTAGE WOODEN BOXES

Everyone loves a bit of treen! Wonderfully tactile little wooden boxes are a staple of most antiques fairs and shops and a lovely decorative way of storing your bits and bobs. £8 - £12 each