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.
ORNATE BAROQUE STYLE BRASS PHOTO FRAME ON EASEL STAND
A great statement piece especially for grand Victorian styling. A good solid nicely embossed piece with scrolls, acanthus leaves and faces of gods.
11" x 7.2" (28cm x 18cm)
Aperture 5.2" x 3.6" (13cm x 9.5cm) £55
HEAVILY EMBOSSED ANTIQUE BRASS FRUIT BOWL
Wide brimmed bowl heavily embossed with fruit and acanthus leaves and a fluted interior. In great overall condition with some verdigris underneath as expected from its age. On three little ball and claw feet - on of which may have been repaired. This is so striking and ornately decorated with beautiful worksmanship. 9.5" diameter. £85
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
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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.
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
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
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
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
STUNNING HAMMERED PEWTER ART NOUVEAU CHARGER BY SWEENEYS OF BRADFORD
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
ORNATE GILT METAL SEWING NOTION THIMBLE AND NEEDLE CASE
Possibly one of the prettiest one I've seen! Often found in brass but this one is gilt and ornately chased with floral scroll. Containing a little wooden thread winder which has a lid itself for you to pop your needles inside. Would likely have also contained a thimble which is not present. Case has a couple of dents but otherwise in good order. £22
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
