Pair of Doulton Match Strikers
Original, quality pair of circa 1900, spherical shaped stoneware match strikers with a textured buff coloured body and a blue top rim and lining to the recess to hold the matches. The undersides are impressed for the manufacturer "Royal Doulton" and "7492". Complete and in good order.
3" tall.
4" diam.
Set of 5 Brass Parnall Weights
Original, quality set of five matching brass grocers' / butchers' shop counter weights from 7lb down to 8 ounces of the tapered cylindrical form. These weights are stamped to the underside for the manufacturer "Wm Parnall & Co 108 Victoria St Bristol" and with the registration number for the year 1885. The top of each weight is stamped accordingly, Patent 7 pounds, 4 pounds, 2 pounds, 1 pound and 8oz. All have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.
Tallest 5.75" plus 2.75" base diam.
Shortest 2" tall plus 1.25" base diam.
S.Y.P Patent Teapot
Original, quality, silver plated on Brittannia metal, patent 'SYP' teapot manufactured by 'James Dixon and Sons of Sheffield' circa 1900 / 1920's. The odd shaped lid / cover is detailed "Patent SYP Patent London England" and the underside of the teapot is detailed for the manufacturer and "EPBM". The principle of this kettle is for the leaves to be placed above the perforated divider when the teapot is stood on its feet with the lid in place, and when the brew is the desired strength the teapot is to be stood as normal and hence the leaves would be held out of the liquid so the tea would not over strengthen (stew). The knob to the lid is made of a composition material and the plating is generally very bright and clean. "S.Y.P", 'Simple Yet Perfect', a most unusual patent teapot, in superb condition with just one small dent to the side.
9" tall x 6.5" plus 9.5" front to back including spout.
Chromed Electric Hot Plate
Original, quality 1920's chromed electric hotplate for use on the sideboard or dining table. This super clean example has a polished aluminium top surface, black composition bun feet and side handles and chromed side panels. The front has two electric switches and the reverse has a rewired electric kettle type socket plug and a standard three pin flat electric plug. The reverse is stamped "Brit Reg. Design No" for the year 1929 and the underside has the original manufacturer's label detailing "Hotpoint, made in England Cat No 80712, Watts 240, Volts 230 / 250". Has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order.
Top plate 20" x 10".
Total including handles 23.5" x 10.5" x 4".
Brass Fire Extinguisher Plaque
Original, quality late 19th century curved cast brass instruction plate from a "Wessex and Thorpe Patent Bucket Fire Extinguisher". This curved shaped plaque has two bolt holes for mounting and is detailed "In case of fire remove cover and lift out seven buckets full of water", "M567" and "Dockhead London SE". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.
9.25" x 7.25".
Cast Iron Railway Notice to Platelayers
Original, quality 1920's rectangular shaped cast iron railway notice repainted to the face in white raised upper cased text on black. This example has four countersunk screw holes for mounting and details "Notice Platelayers and others must be careful when opening out ballast on this bridge not to damage the asphalte". Complete and in good order.
16.5" x 10" x 0.5".
Arched Top Coloured and Leaded Glass Window
Original, quality late 19th century arched top window frame is oak or elm with green, yellow and red glazed leaded light panels. The frame is sturdy, in good order and still has much of the old paint and the glazing lead and glass in all perfect. Complete and in good order.
33.5" wide x 27" tall.
4" front to back.
Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns
Original, quality pair of late 19th century cast iron garden urns with a flared and turned over top rim, an acron shaped cup to the lower half and square plinths. This pair each cast in one piece, are nicely weathered and complete and in good order. Ideal for planting up or as period garden ornaments.
20.5" tall.
15.75" widest.
Bases 6.75" square.
Pair of Ribbed Brass Door Handles
Original, quality pair of spherical shaped ribbed brass door knobs with matching circular backplates circa 1900, with a threaded standard square bar and grub screw adjustment system to fit both mortice and rim locks and latches. Each backplate has two countersunk screw holes for mounting. A very clean pair of door knobs. Complete and in good and working order.
Backplate 2" diam.
Knob 1.75".
2.25" front to back.
Copper Powder Flask
Original, quality late 19th century copper powder flask decorated in relief with vertical bead designs and cushioned sections between. The three way adjustable spout is impressed for the manufacturer "Dixon and Sons", and both sides of the neck has the registration lozenge mark for the year 1858. All in the unpolished patina finish and apart from a few very minor dents all is complete and in good and working order.
7.75" x 3.25" x 1.5".
Frys Chocolate Cabinet
3 Piece of Stone Bird Bath
Original, quality circa 1900 / 1920's three piece stone bird bath of an unusual shape. The lower base section of a triangular shape has two areas for water with the central column resembling a tree trunk and the top circular section again for water. Each section just sits on top of the others but it does stand well enough for a bird bath. Complete and in good order.
Total height 31" top 16" x 4.5".
Base 31" x 24" x 8".
Column 20" x 6" approx.
Benson Copper Ice Bucket / Soup Tureen
Original, quality, 1920's, copper ice bucket with an enamelled white interior to the bucket, brass side handles and a knob turned in cow horn to the lid. The underside of the handles and the inner rim of the lid are impressed 'W.A.S Benson Patent'. One small dent to the top rim otherwise all is in superb order. This is only the second we have seen. Has been lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.
10.5" wide including handles.
8" front to back.
9" tall including lid.
1960's Concrete Planter
Original, quality 1960's huge cast concrete planter of gigantic proportions. This example has four drainage holes to the base and is complete and in good and working order with no chips or cracks and very heavy.
Top exterior diam 33.5" plus 24.5" tall.
Top interior diam 30".
Interior base diam 12.5" approx.
Barristers Wig and Box
Original, quality 1920's oval shaped tin Barrister's / Judge's Wig box complete with the wig. This tin is in super condition with a black japanned finish and gold line decoration to the outside and a hasp to the front. The top is detailed for the previous owner "Maxine J. Sugden" and the inner surface of the lid has a transfer label for the makers "Ede & Ravenscroft Law Wig & Robe makers 93/4 Chancery Lane London". Some minor scuffs to the box and one small dent to one end, otherwise all is complete and in good order and the wig appears complete and wearable if required.
10.25" x 7.5" plus 4" tall.
Mc Donalds Rotary Hat Iron
Original, quality late 19th century Rotary Hat Iron in the original card box with the original instruction sheet printed to both sides. This example is in mint condition as is the original printed leaflet, although the box is scruffy and has one end flap missing. This was a must for every Lady or Gent who wore a silk top hat. Complete and in good and working order.
Box 9.75" x 2.25" x 1.25".
Iron 9" x 2" x 1.1/8".
Galvanised Well Bucket
Original, quality late 19th century galvanised well bucket of good proportions. This very clean example is in the bellied shaped with riveted central and side seams, a thick foot band and a swing over handle with a swivel eye. This bucket has seen very little use for the galvanised finish has no rust or damage. Well buckets were this shape to prevent the water spilling out on the way up the well. Complete and in good and working order.
Bucket 17" tall plus handle 9".
Top aperture 9" diam plus 13" widest.
Folding Olivewood Adjustable Bookrack
Original, quality olivewood or rosewood extending folding bookrack with super brass mounts in the original matt finish on well detailed grained wood. Each end has a brass plaque detailing "Betjeman's 16947", the underside has a good felt covering, and the elasticated connectors are still elasticated. All has been cleaned and is complete and in good and working order. A most unusual example.
13.5" x 6" x 1.75" tall folded down plus 6.5" open.
Space for books min 10.25" plus max 17.5".
Small Steel Milk Churn
Original, quality late 19th century small London pattern steel milk churn with a swing over wrought iron handle, a brass hinge plate to the lid and a brass hasp and catch to the front with an old brass padlock and key. This very unusual example for the size and this shape, has been cleaned with the brass fittings polished and a replacement key made for the padlock. All looks very presentable, although it does have several pin sized rust holes to the collar and three to the lid (see picture five), otherwise complete and in good order.
15.5" tall with handle down.
19" tall with handle up.
10.5" base diam.
Fully Converted GPO No11 Mahogany Wall Telephone
Original, quality, mahogany wall telephone, fully restored and converted to work perfectly on a standard modern B.T. telephone line. This No11 type was introduced in 1902 and was superseded in 1929, but remained in service for many years. Originally without dials, but later fitted on request, although many continued to be used without the dial. This example arrived without a dialling mechanism and the correct No12 replacement has been fitted during the conversion work. This telephone has been completely dismantled, cleaned, fitted with various replacement parts, overhauled and tested. Full details of the work carried out and a list of replacement parts fitted with photos of before and after are included with the purchase. All is now complete and in good and working order.
Backboard 19.5" x 10.25".
Body 4.5" front to back.
Widest 13.5".
Max 11.5" front to back including fittings.
Cabinet Makers Tool Chest
Original, quality late 19th century carpenter's / cabinet makers fully fitted tool chest. This super example has a black painted exterior and a superb mahogany interior comprising six sliding units over the base cavity with a sliding cover. The base was designed to hold the moulding planes and saws and the other sections for the rest of the hand tools. The lid interior is also panelled in mahogany and it has the exterior of the lid. The original drop down wrought iron carry handles are still fitted as is the original key. All is complete and in good and working order.
Exterior 35" x 22.5" x 22.5" front to back.
Doulton 14lb Weight Tobacco Jar
Original, quality late 19th century Doulton of Lambeth "Silicon Ware" tobacco jar, in the very realistic form of a 14lb cast iron weight. This superb example, the first we have owned has a hall marked silver mount and ring to the lid and the original square inner tobacco 'pressing block'. The underside of the base is impressed "Doulton Silicon Lambeth", "K", "KS" and "2777", the number '277' is also impressed on the inner pressing block. All is complete and in good order and is as realistic as it looks.
5.5" tall x 3.75" square base.
Pair of Opaline Striped Glass Shades
Original, quality pair of circa 1900, very thin spherical shaped clear glass gas shades with vertical opaline stripes. These shades have been fitted with replacement, lacquered brass shade holders to fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders. This pair appears to have been unused and both have etched details of the manufacturer in Czechoslovakia. A super pair of gas globes and perfect. Will also fit old 3.5" gas galleries.
6" tall including holder x 5.5" widest.
Pair of Electric Wall Lights with Vaseline Shades
Original, quality pair of 1920's serious Art Nouveau cast brass electric wall lights in a sinewy plant-like form with decorative backplates of acanthus leaves and a flower head to take the superb pair of vaseline glass shades. These shades have a diagonal twist, frilly flared outer edges and a good vaseline colour throughout. These wall lights are probably continental and have been rewired with modern three core silk covered flex and new brass UK bulb holders. Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. The shades look so good with the lights they are being sold with the shades. A pair of small brass brackets made to suit for wall mounting are included, again polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order with no chips or blemishes.
Backplate 11.25" x 3.5".
Total 12.5" tall, 7" wide.
10" front to back.
Cranberry and Opaline Glass Light Fitting
Original, quality circa 1900, large continental glass gas shade fitted with an old replacement brass shade holder to fit a standard modern UK electric bulb holder. Has been wired with modern three core silk covered electric flex and a new brass bulb holder with a length of new brass chain and a replacement new brass ceiling rose. This super shade in the "maid's bonnet" form has an embossed cushioned design with clear glass to the centre flowing into an opaline band with a cranberry colour to the outer wavy and fluted rim. 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.
Shade 11" diam.
6.5" tall including holder.
15.5" chain.
2" rose x 2.5" diam.
Pierced Steel Fender
Original, quality late 18th or early 19th century pierced steel serpentine shaped fender. This early example has a slatted vertical pierced design with a shaped bead and the original sheet iron floor. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.
Exterior 55.5" x 5.25" plus 5" tall.
Interior 4" front to back at centre.
Pair of 1st World War Brass Trench Art Shell Cases
Pair of original, quality 23" tall brass shell cases, ' Trench Art ' punch decorated with a flower stem, a flower, a bud and leaves, deeply embossed on a finely punched background detail. The undersides are both stamped ' 1918 ' and with other numbers. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and are in good order.
23" tall.
4" base diam.
Pair of Brass Fire Iron Stands
Original, quality pair of late 19th century matching brass fire iron stands. The first we have seen. These super stands have rosettes to the base at the front, curved upstands with a bar rest and grip to the top and cast brass supports to the base at the rear. All has an aesthetic movement feel and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. These stands are just perfect for a set of fire irons. The fire irons are not included in the price but may well be available ref code F575.
18.5" x 9" x 10" front to back each.
Brass Desk Set Scissors and Letter Opener
Original, quality late 19th century steel letter opener and long bladed scissors with decorative brass handles and a slip in brass case all embossed with Art Nouveau floral designs. The steel blades are stamped "Germany", all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order.
Total 9.5" x 2" x 1".
Copper Half Kettle for Grate Mounting
Original, quality late 19th century very unusual copper half kettle with a turned wooden handle to the front, a pouring spout, a lift off semi-circular shaped lid with a brass finial and a look to the reverse for hanging on the front of the grate or range. Good tinning to the interior, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
6" tall.
Base 7.75" x 3.75".
9" wide including spout.
8" front to back including handle.
Oak Hall Brush Set
Original, quality circa 1900, wall mounted hall brush set in superb condition. This example has three different size clothes and hat brushes with honey coloured oak back mounts, suspended on hooks fitted to the face of the shield shaped board in matching coloured oak. As good as it looks, no loose or missing bristles and ideal for use. Complete and in good and working order.
Shield 16" x 11.5".
Total including brushes 3" front to back.
Price is for the set.
Large Kitchen / Dining Table
Original, quality 1930's kitchen / dining table of super proportions ' long and narrow '. This table appears to be in Chestnut and has square section legs and recessed fillets to the ends of the top. All has been cleaned and waxed and is complete and in good and working order.
30.5" tall x 78.5" x 30.5".
23.5" tall to underskirt.
Pair of Moulded Glass Door Handles
Original, quality pair of 1920's moulded clear glass door knobs with circular brass backplates and a square bar to fit a standard mortice lock or latch. The cast brass backplates each have four countersunk screw holes for mounting and a beaded decoration in relief to the inner and outer rims. A super pair of door handles with not a chip or blemish in sight. Complete and in good and working order.
Backplates 2.5" diam.
Knob 2.5" diam.
2.25" front to back.
56lb Bronze Weight
Original, quality early 19th century cast bronze 56lb bell shaped weight in the old patinated unpolished green colour. This super very hard to find weight was the largest denomination of this shape manufactured. This example is in great condition with many stamped details '56lbs' to the top of the grip "1826" with the coffee pot mark, "A" to one side of the shoulder, "G" beneath a Crown for the Reign of King George IV and a shield form to the other side. Complete and in good order.
11.5" tall.
Base 7.25" diam.
Pair of Colman's Enamel Signs
Original, quality pair of 1920's enamel advertising signs detailing 'Colman's Starch' in white text on blue and "Colman's Mustard" in black text on yellow. Both are marked to the lower edge for the manufacturer "Patent Enamel Co Ltd B'ham". Some damage to the enamel around a few screw holes but otherwise very clean and bright signs and complete.
12" x 8 each.
Cadburys Mirror
Original, quality circa 1900, large advertising mirror in the original frame. The mirror details "Cadburys Chocolate Delicious & Wholesome" and the bottom of the glass is etched "This is the property of Cadbury Bros Ltd Eng" and "Cadbury Bournville". Some very minor blemishes to the right side edge and the left hand lower corner. The original frame has lost most of its paint finish and we have repainted in black. The original backing board has been turned to hide when it was used as a notepad next to a telephone: see picture. Otherwise all original and in superb order and a great find.
36" x 25.75" exterior frame.
33.75" x 24" visible mirror.
1.5" front to back.
Cast Iron Bootscraper
Original, quality unused late 19th century cast iron bootscraper to be mounted into a stone slab or similar. This superb example has been cleaned and lacquered to show the detail, but it can be painted black if required. The main body has a pair of stylised fish (dolphins) with a scallop shell between all in good detail, and the top scraper bar is embossed for the iron foundry "Baldwin". When mounting, the tapered and square bottom lugs are to be dropped into square holes in the slab and filled with hot lead. All is complete and in good and working order.
11" tall x 11" widest.
2" front to back.
Adjustable Brass Electric Desk Lamp
Original, quality 1920's brass electric reading lamp with the original green overlaid on white glass trough shade. This superb example has a square brass base with cast iron weight to the underside, a square brass stem and a shaped square tubed shade support; the lamp is adjustable with a locking knuckle above the stem and the glass shade will swivel up and down. Has been rewired with modern three core silk covered flex, a new brass UK bulb holder, in-line switch and a three pin plug. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. A great example complete and in good and working order.
19" tall x 11" wide plus 7" front to back.
Shade 9" x 3" x 5.5" front to back.
Base 5.5" square.
Crimping Iron
Original, quality, very unusual, patented, cast iron crimping iron in the form of a standard laundry iron, but with a hinged body containing a pair of cast brass grooved crimping plates. The top surface has the locking tab and is embossed 'Pat'd Dec 12. 1871'. Has been cleaned and waxed finished and is complete and in good order. A scarce example.
5.75" long x 3.25" plus 5.25" tall.
Shove Halfpenny Board
23" x 15.75" x 1.75".
Pair of 12.5" Brass Door Bolts
Original, quality pair of late 19th century surface mounted 12.5" long brass door bolts with replacement keeps made to suit. A super pair of bolts with shaped finial grips. The backplates to the body of the bolts each have six countersunk screw holes for mounting and the keeps each have two. All has been fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and they are complete and in good and working order.
Bolt 12.5" x 1.5".
Keep 1" x 1.5".
Walnut Block Tea Caddy
Original, quality late 19th century block of well detailed grained walnut fashioned to appear as a period tea caddy on ball feet. Well executed and a treat to see. Complete and in good order.
4.75" tall x 6.75" wide.
4.75" front to back.
Brass Banded Oak Bucket
Original quality, late 19th century, superb oak bucket made in the form of a barrel with heavy brass bands, screws and a swing handle. The bands are scallop engraved to the edges and the top band reads 'One Lord' in upper case, the second reads 'One Faith' and the third 'One Baptism'. Each dome headed screw is cross slotted. The oak has been cleaned and refinished and all the brass has been lacquered. A very unusual item in wonderful and complete condition.
Barrel 13.25" high.
Base 8.25",
Widest 9.5".
19.25" high with handle up.
Mahogany and Brass Crib Board
Original, quality late 19th century brass crib mounted on a mahogany stepped plinth on bun feet with a set of four replacement pegs turned to suit. Complete and in good and working order.
Brass Ring Photograph Frame
Original, quality late 19th century brass photograph frame with a fold flat easel type backstand. This good example has a wide frame of interlocking brass rings with an inner border. The front has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Will take a photo 6" x 4.25" with 5.5" x 3.75" visible from the front. Complete and in good order.
Frame exterior 8" x 6.5".
3" front to back when standing.
Brass 'D' Shaped Umbrella Stand
Original, quality 1920's 'D' shaped brass umbrella stand with three upright pillars supporting a six section top mount with three brass finials. All is mounted on a cast iron shaped base with lift out 'D' shaped zinc drip pan with two ring lifts. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order.
24" tall.
16.75" wide at back.
8.5" front to back.
Fully Converted GEC Candlestick Telephone
Original, quality candlestick telephone with a bakelite mouthpiece and cover to the earpiece. The dial version of this model was introduced in the early 1920's and was phased out in the late 1930's. During the recent restoration and conversion this example has been completely disassembled and cleaned, some parts and the cord have been renewed and full details of the work carried out with a list of all replacement parts fitted is included. This example is stamped to the collar beneath the mouthpiece "Manufactured by the G.E.C. Telephone Works Coventry England". The conversion will now enable this telephone to be used on a standard modern BT Line, all has been fully overhauled and tested and is complete and in good and working order.
13" tall plus base 5" diam.
Total 6" widest plus 6" front to back.
Large Silver Witches Ball
14" tall including neck but excluding wire.
12" diameter.
Pair of Brass Electric Side Lamp
Original, quality pair of 1920's superb cast brass electric side lights in the Gothic revival form. Both these are impressed to the underside for the maker "Wippell & Co Ltd, Exeter & London". This pair are in the form of candlesticks probably ecclesiastical with hexagonal bases on six brass ball feet and the undersides are in the original red paint, as often found on church brass items. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. A most unusual pair of side lamps.
19" tall to tip of bulb.
6.5" base diam widest.
Pair of Black Ceramic Interior Bell Pulls
Pair of original, quality, late 19th century, black ceramic interior bell pulls, for use with a tight wire, non-electrical bell system. This most unusual pair have circular ceramic backplates, with gilt lining, matching black ceramic central pull knobs and brass collars and mounts. Other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock and other bell fittings of differing types may also be available. Fully overhauled, complete and in good order.
Backplate 4" diameter.
Knob 1.25".
2.25" front to back.
1.5" x 0.5" to be recessed.
