Pair of Cranberry Tinted Glass Lamp Shades
Original, quality pair of late 19th century glass gas shades with replacement brass shade holders to fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders made to suit. These examples were originally up lighters only but now with these shade holders they can be used facing up or down. These shades have a bulbous body with a cut glass design and a flared outer rim in cranberry colour. The brass shade holder have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.
6" tall x 5.5" widest.
Amber Glass Soda Syphon
Original, quality 1920's, amber coloured glass 'Schweppes' soda syphon, with the original chromed top. The top collar details "The Property of Schweppes Ltd" and the glass body is acid etched to the front "Schweppes Ltd, London, Porcelain Lined Syphon, By Special Appointment" with a Royal Coat of Arms to the centre. Very difficult to find good coloured, English soda syphons today. Complete and in good order, but not suitable for use.
12" tall x 3.75".
Bisto Gravy Tin
Original, quality pre-war 5lbs size cube shaped Bisto Tin with good transfer printed detail to all four sides and the top. The rear panel has a multicoloured advert of the two Bisto children by "Will Owen" and the other four panels detail "Bisto for gravy and all meat dishes" and "directions for using". Some rubbing to the edges but generally in super condition.
6" x 6" x 6".
VR Wall Mounted Letter Box
Original, quality, cast iron, wall mounted letter box issued by the post office 1857 to 1901. The hinged door to the front has the original lock and key, but no collection plate. The crown and "VR", for the reign of Queen Victoria, are embossed to the top of the front and the lower edge has "T. Allen and Co, London" for the manufacturer. The interior has the original hinged wire cage to prevent the letters falling out when the door is opened and all has a cleaned and repainted in red (not quite a pillar box red). The aperture is larger than normal for boxes of this age for this aperture has been altered at a later date to cope with the increase in size of general mail. The conversion was a standard post office alteration. Another interesting feature of this box is the key with two pins to the handle, this is used to operate the dust or bee cover to the keyhole, preventing dust or bees entering. All has been fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order.
Front 28" x 10.5".
Main body to be recessed 27.5" x 9.5".
11.5" front to back to be recessed.
Aperture 7.75" x 1.25".
Copper and Tin Ice Mould
Original, quality circa 1900, cylindrical tin mould with internal ribbing and a removable base and lid. The base is stamped for its size "1¼ pt" and 'F248' and the top is in copper with a tin collar. The copper is deeply embossed with the detail of a peony type flower head. All has been polished and lacquered although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. A smaller matching mould may well be available ref code: IM48.
6.25" tall.
Body 3.25" diam.
3 Branch Brass Electric Light Fitting
Original, quality 1920's cast brass three branch electric light fitting with an old similar brass ceiling rose. This example has three curved square tubes down to the central cast brass main body and up and out to support pendant flex with the bulb holders. Has been rewired with modern three core silk covered flex and new brass UK bulb holders. The shades are not included in the price, but may be available; see our "Lamp Shades" section, item code S840. Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
25" tall.
15" diam excluding shades.
Ceiling rose 4" diam x 2" tall.
Vaseline Glass Light Shade
Original, quality circa 1900, vaseline coloured glass gas lamp shade. This shade has been fitted with a replacement, lacquered brass shade holder to fit a standard, modern, UK electric bulb holder. This most unusual example has diagonal ribbing to the green vaseline body and a bold vaseline colour to the top with an inverted and outward turned wavy top rim. Complete and in good order.
5.5" tall including holder plus 3.75" widest.
Set of 3 Vaseline Glass Lamp Shades
Set of three 1920's vaseline coloured glass electric light shades, to fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders. These superb shades have an overall satin finished green vasline colour with a stronger wavy band to the wasited centre and a wavy outer rim. Complete and in good order.
5.25" tall plus 5" widest.
Price is for the set.
Miniature Stoneware Footwarmer
Original, quality, circa 1900, miniature two tone stoneware footwarmer / hot water botlle / muff warmer manufactured by Denby. This very scarce example is transfer printed in black for "James Pearson China Merchant Blackpool", has the original screw in stopper and is complete and in perfect condition with no chips or blemishes.
4.75" long to front knob grip.
2" wide.
2.5" tall including stopper.
Wrought Iron Log Fork
Original, quality, late 19th century, circa 1900, blacksmith made hand wrought iron log fork for the down hearth. This super long example has a hayfork shaped head with two prongs and an open basket type hand grip, has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. A most unusual example.
60" x 5.5" x 1.25" diam handgrip.
Miniature Brass Anvil on Stand
Original, quality 1920's miniature brass Anvil on stand, a good scaled down example. This could well be a jeweller's working Anvil and will detach from the base, for it appears to have been used by the fine scarring on the top working bed. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order.
2.75" tall.
Anvil 3.25" front to back.
Base of stand 2.25" x 2.5".
Kenrick Cast Iron Tally Iron with Poker
Original, quality late 19th century very small cast iron tally iron with the original poker. This super example has a circular cast iron base embossed with a beaded design and marked to the underside '3' for the size and "Kenrick" for the manufacturing iron foundry A Kenrick & Sons of West Bromwich. The original poker, most unusual to find these together, is a delicate piece of blacksmith wrought ironwork with shapes to the stem and a loop at the end. The tally iron appears to be in the original black finish or it may well be an old repaint ? and the poker has been cleaned and lacquered.
Base 2.75" diam.
Total height 4.25".
10.5" length with poker.
Miniature Heal and Son Brass Half Tester Bed
29.5" tall head end.
14.5" foot end.
15.5" wide.
27" front to back.
Suitcase Stand
Original, quality 1920's suitcase / luggage stand in a mahogany coloured hardwood with turned and shaped legs and stretchers and a slatted top section. Ideal as a coffee table base or cabinet stand or ever as it was intended as a suitcase rack. Complete and in good and working order.
Top 20.5" x 14.75".
Total 18" tall.
21" x 16.5" spread of feet.
Man Trap
Original, quality early 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron man trap, these were originally set in the undergrowth to catch poachers. This serious trap has large toothed jaws, two thick springs and a tread plate. I know this does not bear thinking about, but at least these traps were made illegal to use in 1831, although references do show they were used long after. One spring has been repaired well with two rivets and one tooth is missing but all otherwise, is complete and in good order, and all has been cleaned and lacquered. Complete examples of original man traps are very hard to find today, and this is about the best they come.
73" x 21.5" plus 13" tall.
Jaws 20.5" x 3.75".
Plate 16.75" x 15.5".
1950 RSPCA Award
Original, quality cast aluminium "RSPCA" heavy horse merit badge presented by the "Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" in 1950. This unusual example has retained the original leather backing piece and is complete and in good order.
Badge 2.75" x 3.75".
Leather backing 5" x 3".
5 Piece Carving Set
Original, quality unused late 19th century five piece steel meat carving set in the original fitted leather / paper box, the interior is lined in red velvet to the base and red silk to the lid. The set comprises a joint carving knife and fork, a poultry carving knife and fork and a sharpening steel all with dark Antler grips and nickel mounts. The knives are engraved for the manufacturer "John Wigfall & Co Sheffield", the sharpening steel is stamped the same and the forks have super sprung guards as rests and are stamped "Wigfall & Co". A very very clean set. Complete and in good and working order Remember, these pieces of cutlery are steel, not stainless steel, and will keep a very sharp edge, but they dislike water or moisture; just wipe and dry them thoroughly.
Box 16.5" x 7.5" x 1.5".
Price is for the set.
JC Wall Horse Brass
Original, quality late 19th century heavy horse brass faceplate with a pierced design to the centre and "J.C.Wall" detailed to the lower section. J C Wall was a Road Haulier using heavy horses and a shipper for the 'Great Western Railway' in Bristol and his office was at 26 Redcliff Street in Bristol. He died in 1897. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.
3.5" tall x 3" widest.
Shell Mex Glass Petrol Globe
Original, quality 1950's / 60's white glass Petrol Pump globe in the form of a large Cockle Shell. This example is embossed in relief to form the shell both sides and with"Shell Mex" in uppercased text again to both sides. The underside is transfer printed "Hailware British Made" and "Property of Shell, Mex & BP Ltd" and "Returnable on Demand". Absolutely perfect and with the black rubber base collar. This super example is very bright and very clean.
17.5" tall x 17.5" x 8".
Base exterior rim 7" diam.
Pair of Glass Lusters Under Domes
Vases 14" tall.
6.5" top diam.
5.5" base diam.
Arum Lilies Brass Tray
Original, quality, late 19th century, heavy brass oval shaped drinks tray, with a rolled over top rim on the gallery and a punch engraved design of arum lilies and leaves. A great piece of work, but with no maker's stamp. An unusual example which has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.
20.5" x 16.25" x 1.25".
Lever Soap Display Cabinet
Original, quality, circa 1900 / 1910, pyramid shaped revolving shop counter display cabinet with three shelves and a downward hinged glazed door to one side. The top pediment has etched and infilled white glass panels detailing "Lever Brothers Ltd Soapmakers to The Late Queen Victoria". Complete and in good and working order. A most unusual display cabinet.
Pine Kitchen Dresser
Original, quality late 19th century two piece stripped pine kitchen dresser, the base with two pairs of panelled doors beneath two long drawers and the original top rack with three graduated shelves with plate grooves and old brass period cup hooks. The brass knobs to the doors, the brass handles to the drawers and the top pine cornice are all old replacements. The base has no backboards or floor, but it never had, and the open rack above had no backing boards either and also never has. Some old staning to some shelves and to the worktop surface and the occasional good old repairs otherwise all is complete, in superb condition and ready to go in its waxed finish. Two keys are included, one for each cupboard door lock.
Base - At Floor 76.5" x 20.5" front to back.
Worktop 77.5" x 21" front to back plus 37" tall.
Top rack 54.5" tall x 75.5" wide plus cornice 77.5" x 9".
Total height 91.5".
Huntley & Palmers Books Biscuit Tin
Original, quality Huntley and Palmers biscuit tin issued in 1909 and entitled 'Books'. This super example by this famous firm represents seven popular books of the day, between simulated wooden bookends. This tin is as near mint as you could expect to find without the card box and is printed with the registration number for the year 1909 and etched to the underside "Huntley and Palmer's biscuits Reading and London." The book spines to the top is the hinged lid. This is the first of this model we have found.
Base 8.75" x 4".
Top 5.5" x 4" plus 4" tall.
Copper 5 Gallon Petrol Measure
Original, quality pre war heavy brass mounted copper petrol pump check five gallon customs and excise measure. Used by government officers to check the petrol pumps on garage forecourts to ensure the correct measure is given out. This large example is impressed "Five Imp. Gallon" to both sides and 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.
With handle up 21" tall x 13" wide.
16" front to back including handle.
18" tall with handle down.
Curved Enamel Sign
Original, quality 1920's/very very clean curved enamel sign with blue upper cased text on white detailing "House purchase, Motor, Fire Burglary, etc. K.G. Gough Mortgage and Insurance Broker, 3 Westfield Drive (off Lincoln Rd)" possibly Skegness. This sign was originally fixed to a stone pillar on the front of a building and has four screw holes for mounting. Complete and in good order.
12" x 8.75" x 2" front to back.
Dixon Nickel Plated Tea Caddy
Original, quality late 19th century oval shaped Britannia metal tea caddy in near mint condition. This super example has a dished top hinged lid and a good decorative bead to the top of the lid and the top and base of the body. No wear to the plated finish and impressed to the underside for the manufacturer James Dixon & Son. Complete and in good and working order.
4.5" tall including finial.
Base 4.25" x 3".
Doulton Ceramic Loo Pull
Original, quality late 19th century blue glazed stoneware loo pull handle with the original brass mounts and chain. This super example by Doulton was one of four different colours produced other than white ones. The ceramic pull is perfect with no chips or cracks and the brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order.
Pull handle 5" x 1".
Total length including chain 33".
Brass Letter Flap
Original, quality 1920's / 30's, cast pink brass letter flap with "Letters" in upper cased text inlaid white enamel. This larger than average example has replacement springs and threaded bolts, but has retained the original slotted brass heads for the inside of the door. The inlaid enamel is perfect and all is complete and in good and working order.
Exterior 13.5" x 4.5".
Aperture 10.25" x 2.25".
Bolt centres 12".
Fully Converted Candlestick Telephone
Original, quality Candlestick Telephone, with a bakelite mouthpiece and cover to the earphone. The dial version of the candlestick telephone was introduced in the early 1920's and were phased out in the late 1930's. During the current restoration and conversion this telephone has been completely disassembled and cleaned, some parts and the cords have been renewed, and full details of the work carried out, with a list of replacement parts fitted is included with this item, as well as photos of before and after restoration. All is now complete and in good and working order. Other converted telephones are usually available.
13" tall.
5.25" diam base.
Blackpool Tower Cast Iron Money Box
Original, quality cast iron money box in the detailed form of The Blackpool Tower. This super example in the original 'bronzed' finish has two slots to the sides for the money, one bolt to hold it all together and is impressed to the underside with the registration number for the year 1907. Complete and in good and working order.
7.5" tall plus 4.5" x 3".
Town Criers Handbell
Original, quality mid to late 19th century large cast brass handbell with a brass ferrule, an internal blacksmith made wrought iron clapper with a thistle shaped end and a turned fruitwood handle. The shoulder of this example is engraved '15'. A great looking bell with a very loud tone, good resonance and complete and in good and working order.The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost.
16" tall.
Mouth of bell 7.5" diam.
Nursery Fire Guard
Original, quality mid 19th century wirework nursery fire guard with a wrought iron floor a brass top trim and decorative wirework swags along the top area. The metal floor and wirework has all been cleaned and repainted black, and the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order.
27" tall x 48" wide exterior.
12.5" front to back exterior.
Anglepoise Toilet Mirror
Original, quality 1940's small adjustable toilet mirror with a bevelled glass, chromed corner mounts and a decorated steel back. This mirror is supported on an adjustable, chrome on steel back with bakelite rollers. A well-balanced mechanism, no wonder, this mirror was manufactured and marked accordingly by "Herbert Terry and Sons Ltd" of Redditch. The mechanism is also marked "Anglepoise Mirror Patents Pending" and "Made in England". Some minor scratches to the mirror and some peeling of the chrome plate to the mechanism on the reverse. Otherwise, all is complete and in good and working order. On reflection, this is the first one we have seen.
Mirror 10" x 7" x 0.5".
Min front to back 4".
Max front to back 9.5".
Pendant Globe Electric Light
Original, quality 1920's, white glass hanging electric light fitting, with the original brass shade holder a replacement brass hook, ceiling rose and length of chain. Has been rewired with modern three core silk covered flex and a new brass UK bulb holder. All has been fully overhauled, 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. A great run of hanging lights.
13" tall.
11" widest.
Pus 17" chain.
Rose 2" tall x 2.5" diam.
Norris A6 Smoothing Plane
Original, quality 1920's smoothing plane with a steel body, a brass lever cap, the original two piece cutting blade and the original mahogany infill with a closed grip to the rear. The blades are impressed "Norris London" and the lever cap "Norris A6 London patent adjustable". The wooden infill is also stamped for a previous owner "F.H Arnold". We have not over cleaned this plane as much of the original finish has been retained and all is complete and in good and working order. The best condition Norris we have had to date.
9.5" long.
2.75" wide sole.
6" tall.
2.25" cutting iron.
Brass Loo Roll Holder
Original, quality 1920's cast brass wall mounted loo roll holder with a replacement ebony roll bar all mounted on a replacement mahogany backboard copied from an original. Will fit a standard, modern roll of toilet paper. The brass backplate is embossed "The Falcon Toilet Fixture" and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. To fit to the wall remove the brass backplate and use the two holes provided. All is complete and in good and working order.
Backboard 9.5" x 7.5" x 0.5".
Parnall Ceramic Dairy Slab
Original, quality late 19th century superb off white coloured ceramic, dairy shop display stand, with a large circular top with a rim on a shaped and fixed plinth. The underside is impressed for the manufacturer "Wedgwood" and the top is transfer decorated with the scales of justice logo and "Parnall and Sons weighing machine, grocers mill and canister manufacturer, 21 and 22 Narrow Wine St, Bristol". Some minor scuffs and stains to the glazing, otherwise complete and in good order. The first of this model we have seen.
16" top diam x 4" tall.
12" base diam.
Copper Hob Kettle
Original, quality late 19th century copper kettle, with cast brass handle supports and finial grip to the lid. This kettle is designed to stand on the kitchen range with the lower portion inside the top aperture of the range to speed up boiling the water. So remove the circular cast iron plate on the range and insert the kettle. The makers mark behind the spout is for Edward Villers Wilkes Birmingham. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.
12.5" tall
8.5" wide.
11.5" front to back including spout.
Police Cells Electric Indicator Board
Original, quality small 1920's electric indicator board in a teak cabinet with two windows on a black glazed panel with red and white indicator flags. For use with a 12 volt, low voltage electric supply system. Other parts required to operate this system are usually available in stock. This example is detailed for "Cells 1 and 2" and "Gents of Leicester" for the maker. Fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order.
8" x 5.5" x 2.25" front to back.
Huge Holophane Light Fitting
Original, quality circa 1900, huge multifaceted moulded glass lamp fitting with the original pierced brass shade holder and a replacement brass ceiling rose and length of brass chain. The top collar of the shade is embossed 'Holophane'. Has been rewired with modern three core silk covered flex and a new brass UK bulb holder. Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. This is the largest holophane shade of this style we have seen.
18" tall plus 18" chain.
14" widest.
Ceiling rose 2.5" tall.
3" diam.
Set of Opaline Glass Lamp Shades
Original, quality set of three matching opaline coloured glass continental gas shades circa 1900, in a most unusual flower like form with three petals curling up and three down. These shades have been fitted with replacement, lacquered brass shade holders to fit standard, modern, UK electric bulb holders. Complete and in good order.
4.25" tall including holder.
6" widest.
Price is for the set.
Brass Dinner Gong
Original, quality late 19th century very decorative all cast brass floor stand with a good size heavy circular brass dinner gong and an old beater with a turned oak shaft. This example is well above average with good tone and resonance. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and the beater has been re-covered. Some minor dents otherwise all is complete and in good and working order.
Stand 31.5" tall x 21".
9" front to back at floor.
Hammer 13" x 2.25".
Gong 14" diam x 2".
Mechanical Food Chopper
Original, quality, near unused early to mid 19th century, mechanical food chopper with a cast iron frame, cogs and wheels and a circular sheet steel drum with a wooden floor, all mounted on the original elm base with most of the original green paint to the board. The cranked handle has a turned wooden grip and the drum is geared to the underside, so when the cranked handle is turned clockwise, the drum will rotate more slowly and is coordinated with the chopper blade moving up and down. This ingenious mechanical kitchen aid really does work, although rather outdated for use now. All has been cleaned and waxed and is complete and in good and working order. All is original with one exception, we have replaced one foot to the underneath which was missing. Otherwise, can you believe it? We have only cleaned it. A very unusual food chopper, great to find one and in such super condition.
7" x 16" x 1" wooden base.
Total 12" max wide.
16.5" long.
13.25" tall.
Strongs Patent Brass Padlock
Original, quality late 19th century solid brass padlock of good proportion with a semi disguised sliding cover to the keyhole and the original brass key. This example has an unusual sprung action and is impressed with "1152" and "Strongs Patent" and a masonic motif of callipers and square. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order. This is the first we have seen of this model.
5.25" x 3" x 0.75".
Newlyn Ink Stand
Original, quality 1920's circular copper inkwell with pen holes and deeply embossed decoration of tulip flowers and stylised leaves. The inkwell is superbly rivetted to the circular base with brass rivets and the original lid has still survived. This item is not marked for Newlyn, but it does have all the signs otherwise. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.
Diam base 6.5" x 1.75" tall.
Lid 1.75" diam.
Mahogany 3 Tier Buffet
Original, quality late 19th century unusually small three tier mahogany buffet, with turned columns on brass castors with white ceramic wheels and a spindle gallery to the top back. Each column has a turned finial to the top, and all is in a super light mahogany colour with just a few minor marks from its previous life. A great looking and firm buffet. Complete and in good and working order.
44" tallest at back.
35" widest.
15.5" front to back.
Top of shelves 8.5", 23" and 37".
Kents Egg Beater
Original, quality, late 19th century, white ceramic container, the base of a two piece egg beater and batter mixer. The cast iron and steel whisk would have been mounted on the top two side rests, but is long gone. This part is profusely transfer printed in pale blue for the maker, detailing "Kents Improved Monroes Patent Egg Beater and Batter Mixer" and other references to "Exhibition Prize Medal Awarded in 1851 and 1862" for the Kents Rotary Knife Cleaner. This ceramic base is complete with no chips, but there is considerable discolouration and crazing to the base foot. A rare find.
8" tall x 5" widest.
Base 4.5" diameter.
Pair of 12" Brass Door Bolts
Original, quality pair of late 19th century surface mounted brass door bolts of an unusual form with replacement brass keeps made to suit. Each bolt has five screw holes for mounting and keep has two. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and are complete and in good and working order.
Bolt 12" x 1.75".
Keep 1" x 1.75".
Mounted Perch by Cooper
Original, quality 1920's superb stuffed perch in a glazed bowfront case with glazed end panels and good groundwork, as expected from this the best taxidermist of fish in my opinion. This example has gilt lines to the inside of the front bowed glass panel and a paper label on the backing board inside top left corner detailing "Preserved by J.Cooper and Sons 28 Radnor St, St Luke's London EC". A very clean genuine case with a good specimen in a life like set up.
Case 12.5" tall plus hanging loop.
20.75" wide.
6.25" front to back at centre.
