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	Artist's Paint Palette AB2 Original, quality post-war rectangular shaped artist's palette made in mahogany finished plywood. This example has the standard thumb hole grip and is complete and in good and working order. 16.75" x 11.5" x 0.25". Click on photo for larger and other view Price: £56.00


	Framed Silk Bookmark BM2 Original, quality late 19th century embroidered silk bookmark entitled "God Save The Prince of Wales". Some damage and fading but well framed and glazed for future preservation. Frame 13.5" x 5.25. Bookmark 9.75" x 1.75". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £68.00


	Aluminium Charity Collection Plate CB5 Original, quality 1920's circular aluminium collection plate with embossed detail "For Our Charities - Thank You -" around the rim and "The Royal Commercial Travellers Schools, Daily Pence Collection & Commercial Travellers Benevolent Institution". Complete and in good order. 23" diam x 1 1/8" tall. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	Church Collecting Pouch CB3 Original, quality late 19th century collecting pouch with a frame with two hand grips in honey coloured oak and a red velvet pouch. These were passed amongst the congregation, usually during the offertory hymn in order to collect money for the church funds. 9.75" x 3.25" x 0.5" plus the pouch. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £45.00


	Church Collecting Pouch, 2 available CB2 Original, quality late 19th century three handled turned mahogany collecting pouch with a hand stitched pale blue velvet drop in pouch. These were passed amongst the congregation, usually during the offertory hymn in order to collect money for the church funds. Stamped to the reverse for the maker "N. Marshall". Complete and in good and working order. 7.25" diam plus 3.25" grips. Total diam 14" x 0.75" plus the pouch. Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	Copper Bowl Inset with 1797 Cartwheel Penny CC227 Original, quality 19th century copper dish inset with a super condition 1797 copper cartwheel penny. The coins are detailed to the front with "Britannia" and "1797" for the date of issue and to the reverse "George III D.G. Rex for the Reigning Monarch of the time". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. Other similar may be available ref code: CC215. 4.75" diam x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Copper Coaching Horn in Basket Case CH6 Original, quality pre-war copper coaching horn in the original basket case. The one piece copper horn is marked for the maker "Boosey & Co 295 Regent St. London" and stamped "40080". The mouthpiece is nickel and the top 7.5" has a brass neck. The basket, made in wicker, is missing the lid but is generally complete and in good order otherwise. The horn is loud and is polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Horn 36.75" x 3.5" widest. Basket 40" x 4.5" widest. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £450.00


	Giant Brass Drawer Handle CK557 Original, quality late 19th century / 1920's huge cast brass chest of drawer handle with a brass grip and a huge keyhole. This most unusual example with its keyhole position and the embossed design of mistletoe decoration is almost certainly of continental origin and I would like to think it was a trade exhibition item. We have included a circular brass knocking stud in case anyone fancies it as a whacky front door knocker. The backplate has four countersunk screw holes for mounting but does not have any details or reference to the reverse for the original manufacturer. This extraordinary item appears never to have been used. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. Backplate 15.5" x 7.25". Total height 7.25". Front to back 3". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £585.00


	Set of 8 Cow Horn Drawer Knobs CK472 Original, quality, set of eight matching late 18th or early 19th century cow horn chest of drawers knobs with the original brass threaded bars with hand cut nuts, rope twist brass wire inlays to the face of the knobs and fitted with replacement washers. One knob has a slightly thicker front, one other knob has some of the brass wire inlay missing and there is a variation in colour to some of the backplates, otherwise all are complete and in good and working order. This set is embossed to the bottom edge of the knobs "S&T Deakin's Patent". A super set complete and so rare to find. Backplate 1.7" diameter. Knob 2" diameter plus 1" bolt. 1.5" front to back. Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £400.00


	Patent Carpet Stretcher CS2 Original, quality, 19th century, carpet stretcher in wrought iron and cast iron, with the original turned fruitwood handle and brass ferrule. The cast iron arm to the base spikes is embossed with US patent details "Pat June 13.1876". Much of the original black paint finish has remained and all is complete and in good order. An early carpet stretcher, the first we have seen of this model. Folded 13" x 4.75" x 2.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	Pair of Spelter Dachshunds DC26 Original, quality pair of 1920's pair of spelter dogs in the original cold painted finish, one brown and the other black with a short chain linking each other, collar to collar. Super condition with good detail and complete and in good order. 5" x 2" x 2.5" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £78.00


	Leather Dog Collar DC25 Original, quality 1920's leather dog collar with brass studs, lead ring, buckle and nameplate with previous owners' engraved details "L.R. Lipsett. 1 Kings Bench Walk Temple E.C.4." ( London ) minor damage to one brass stud otherwise complete and in good and working order and most suitable for use. Has seven holes for adjustment. 21" long x 1.75". as picture 6.5" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £230.00


	Brass Dog Collar DC23 Original, quality mid to late century all brass dog collar of good proportions with a 1.75" thick collar, with the remains of the original leather lining, three slots for adjustment, a steel hasp for the padlock and a steel ring for the lead. This super example has one small split from metal fatigue but otherwise all is complete and in good order. This was purchased on "Dickinson's Real Deal" at Middlesbrough Town Hall on 10th July 2021. A great item for us. 5.25" max internal diam plus 2" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £400.00


	Steel Dog Collar DC20 Original, quality, early to mid 19th century, blacksmith made wrought iron dog collar of a good size. This example has two double rows of shaped links with a brass mounted nameplate between and adjustable and lockable joining plates with a old key altered to suit. The wrought iron curved plates are all punch engraved with detail and the inset brass nameplate details a name in script but very faint and "Woodside Nr Leeds". A fabulous dog collar. Complete and in good and working order. Total length 21" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £265.00


	Brightglow Electric Bedwarmer EF3 Original, quality, circa 1910/1920's, electric heater/bedwarmer. This heavy circular copper heater has an aperture with two pins to take an electric kettle type adaptor to plug in and heat up. Impressed to the top and underside "Brightglow Electric Heater", "Disconnect Before Placing in Bed, Heat 5 Minutes Only", "Registration Applied For" and "200/250v". The top surface has been polished and lacquered, but the underside still retains the original finish. Sadly the plug and adaptor are long gone. All is in super condition otherwise, but not suitable for use. 9.5" diameter x 2.25" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £34.00


	Eel Spear ES13 Original, quality late 18th or early 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron eel spear which came with a tatty 12ft long wooden pole. These were originally fitted with long wooden shafts often 20ft or longer and were used to catch eels in the sand from bridges over the river. A good example, cleaned and lacquered and complete and in good order. 22.5" x 7" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £285.00


	Leather Covered Filing Tray FC6 Original, quality pre-war light tan coloured leather covered desk top filing tray with inset cover. The upper surfaces have tooled gilt inlays and the undersides have the original marbled paper. General scuffs and rubs to the leather but no stains or damage and complete and in good and usable condition. The first we have seen in good order. 10.75" x 8.5" x 2.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	Pearlware Flowerbed Labels, 2 available G23 Original, quality, large, unused Staffordshire pearlware ceramic, garden or greenhouse flowerbed label, with a scallop shell design to the top, a central square panel and a pointed end, with three countersunk screw holes. For pushing into the ground or screwing to a wooden border surround. The reverse has a super clear impressed registration lozenge mark for the year 1878 and the retailer or maker's name "G. A. Stubbs Warwick". All are complete and in superb order, with the odd minor stain, but no chips or cracks and much, much larger than you think. 12.25" x 5.25" plus 0.5". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	HMV Gramaphone Used Needle Store GN6 Original, quality 1920's circular nickel plated tin box for used gramaphone needles. The top is detailed "His Masters Voice", " for used needles" and "Manf by The Gramaphone Company Ltd. Hayes, Middlesex". Complete and in good and working order. 2.75" diam x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Purple Velvet School Boys Cap H10 Original, quality 1920's school boy's purple velvet peaked cap with silver wire decoration with a cross to the centre panel with two stars and 1925 - 26 on the peak and '1926' and '1927' either panel to the side of the central one. This very clean cap has the original lining and a retailer's label from "R.W. Forsyth Ltd Edinburgh & Glasgow" and for the original owner "H.E. Pyman". All is complete and in good order with no excessive wear or moth damage. Please not the hat block is not for sale. Flat 10" x 7". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £145.00


	Velvet School Boys Cap H9 Original, quality circa 1900 / 1920's school boy's blue velvet peaked cap with gilded decoration around the rim and peak, a crown to the front and a gilt wired tassel suspended from the centre. This very clean cap has the original lining and a retailer's label from "Bodger & Co Ltd Outfitters Cambridge" and for the original owner "H.E. Pyham". All is complete and in good order with no excessive wear or moth damage. Please note the hat block is not for sale. Flat 10" x 6.5". Tassel 8" long. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £78.00


	Hatters Iron for Felt Decoration L209 Original, quality 1920's two piece iron for pressing out leaves in felt for ladies hat decoration. This super example has cast iron leaf shaped iron, stamped for the maker "W. Bice" and mounted on the original turned beech handle, with a brass ferrule and the cast brass female part of the pressing mould, all with a super detail. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 8" long x 1.75" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £115.00


	Cast Iron Letter Embosser LE17 Original, quality circa 1900 / 1920's cast iron letter embosser with the original paintwork and decoration. This example was used for business documents and is fitted with two brass padlocks in a brass locking bar ( with two keys for each ). The two padlocks obviously have different keys and are fitted to ensure it needs two independent key holders to be present before the embosser can be used on legal documents etc. 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. The stamp reads "Bartrums Ltd". 5.5" tall x 8" long plus 3" wide. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £230.00


	Brass Letter Opener LO16 Original, quality 1920's brass letter opener in the oriental style, with engraved detail to the blade and embossed to the handle to both sides, with the mark of a god, with antlers on its head and with floral detail above. 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" x 1.25" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £145.00


	Brass Framed Magnifying Glass MG23 Original, quality late 19th century 4.75" brass framed magnifying glass with the original ebonised wooden handle and a pair of lenses. The frame is polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and although the double lenses make it extra special, they are scratched to the centre on both sides otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. Frame 4.75" x 0.75". Total 10" long. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £135.00


	Celluloid Framed Magnifying Glass MG18 Original quality 1920's magnifying glass with simulated tortoiseshell, celluloid frame and handle with brass mounts. One scratch to the lens otherwise complete and in good and working order. Lens 2.75" diam. Total 6.5" x 3.25". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Horn Mounted Magnifying Glass MG13 Original, quality 1920's rectangular framed magnifying glass with a cow horn frame and hand grip and a nickel joining mount. A superb example, the first we have seen and in good and clean condition. Frame 4.25" x 3" x 0.75". Total length 7.25". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £115.00


	Napoleon Brass Mantel Ornament MO45 Original, quality late 19th century small cast brass mantel ornament depicting "Napoleon Bonaparte" on a pedestal. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 4.25" tall. Plinth 3.5" x 1.25". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	Mauchline Ware Box MW5 Original, quality, small rectangular shaped sycamore box circa 1900 with a hinged lid with a front clasp and a Mauchline Ware transfer decoration to the cushioned top depicting and entitled "Carpet Garden Eastbourne". Complete and in good and working order. 3.5" x 1.5" x 1.5" tall. Click on photo for a larger and other views Price: £23.00


	Brass & Wrought Iron Betal Nut Cutters NC3 Original, quality late 19th century brass and wrought iron very decorative betel nut cutters. The most handsome pair we have had to date. Cleaned and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 6.5" x 2.25" x 0.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


	Swansea Pottery Galleon Plate P109 Original, quality 18th / early 19th century 9" ceramic plate from Swansea Pottery with a detailed illustration of a twin mast galleon at sea. Perfect. 9" diam. 1" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £145.00


	Copeland Bowl on Stand P86 Original, quality late 19th century three piece set of matching blue on white decorated bowl with lid on a small tray with carrying grip as in a chamberstick. The tray has a small bowl fixed and a curved slot section; the saucer shaped base and a further dished extension to the front. Each piece has the matching blue floral pattern, gilded edges and the Copeland logo and mark. All is perfect and we assume complete, we would be pleased to know what this item is, if you know. 9.5" tall x 5.75". 4" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Pair of Wesleyan Sunday School Plates P15 Pair of original quality, late 19th century plates. One dinner size and one tea, both with a transfer to the top of the rim in orange for 'Wesleyan Sunday School, Crow Edge' within a ribbon banner. Both plates also have a gilt line close to the outer edge and a transfer maker's mark to the reverse for 'The Ceramic Art Co Ltd'. The tea plate is a little stained but otherwise they are both complete and in good order. Larger plate 9.75" x 1". Small plate 7" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £30.00


	1877 Horn Beaker P4 Original, quality, late 19th century, tapered cowhorn beaker with a glass bottom and mounted to the front with a shield shaped silver or silver plated plaque detailed "B.R.N.A.V.", "Cutter's Race, Gunner, R Murray 1877" This was a trophy / prize awarded in 1877. Although the top is a little oval in shape all is complete and in super condition. 5" tall. 3.5" top diameter. 2.25" base diameter. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	Mortimer Mouse Cast Iron Pot Stand PS64 Original, quality 1920's cast iron potstand with a fretted circular top depicting the early cartoon character 'Mortimer Mouse' not Mickey Mouse, as most people think. This clean example has three splayed legs and the top panel with Mortimer before rays of sunshine. Cleaned and lacquered and complete and in good order. Top 5.5" diam. Total 8" diam of feet. 2" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	Pig Pen Wipe PW2 Original, quality 1920's pen wipe in the form of a pig in 'Metac' a softish metal alloy in the original grey finish. A lifelike form with Bristles to the top cavity and hair-like detail to the body, stylised and larger than the average pen wipe. A most unusual example. Complete and in good and working order. 5.5" long x 2" wide. 3" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	Gentlemans Toilet Set SB41 Original, quality, early 19th century, gentleman's tin travelling toilet box, fitted to the interior with a lift out tray and many accessories comprising a blue and white ceramic toothbrush / razor tray, three shaped cannisters, one containing a circular creampot with a lid in blue and white ceramic and one clear glass bottle, these are all original to this kit. The interior is in the original green paint and the exterior in black japanned has retained the floral decoration and gold coachlining. All is complete and in good and working order, with lock and key. Tin box 9.75" x 6.5". 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	R. Timmins Curling Tongs SB6 Original, quality, 18th or early 19th century, blacksmith wrought, hair curling tongs. Stamped for the maker R. Timmins & Sons. Complete and in good order. 11" long x 1 7/8" widest x 0.5" deep. Click on photo for larger view Price: £56.00


	Copper Snuff Box SB4 Original, quality, early 19th century, copper snuff box with a 3/4 hinged lid, a serpentine shaped front, beading to the top and bottom rims and an inset Georgian coin to the top of the lid. This was originally Sheffield plated, but only the plate to the inside remains. A few stain marks to the interior, otherwise all is complete and in good order. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. 3" x 1". 2.25" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	Combination Shoe Horn and Button Hook SH21 Original, quality pre-war black bakelite folding shoehorn with a steel button hook for boots and gloves. Complete and in good order. Folded 4.25" x 2" x 0.5". Open 7" x 2" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £38.00


	Ladies Leg Brass Shoehorn SH18 Original, quality superb sheet brass shoehorn circa 1900 in the form of a lady's leg circa 1900. This example has scratch engraving of the shoe, garter and knickerbockers in good detail. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 7" x 2" x 0.25". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £115.00


	Brass Skirt Lifter SL14 Original, quality, late 19th century, brass skirt lifter. These were worn by housekeepers or the lady of the house on a cord around the waist. to hold up the front of their long skirts when ascending stairs whilst carrying a tray or similar. The hanging sprung clip would hold up the skirt six inches or so to prevent the leading foot rising the stairs from treading on the skirt; thus preventing a trip. A very sensible and useful gadget. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. 5" x 2" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £135.00


	Brass Skirt Lifter SL8 Original, quality, late 19th century, brass skirt lifter. This example is impressed "Surprise" to both sides and also with the registration lozenge mark for the year 1852. These were worn by housekeepers or the lady of the house on a cord around the waist. to hold up the front of their long skirts when ascending stairs whilst carrying a tray or similar. The hanging sprung clip would hold up the skirt six inches or so to prevent the leading foot rising up the stairs from treading on the skirt; thus preventing a trip. A very sensible and useful gadget. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. 3.5" x 1.5". 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £115.00


	Skirt Lifter SL6 Original, quality 1920's, nickel plated on brass skirt lifter, with a hook for the belt. These were worn by housekeepers or the lady of the house to hold up the front of their long skirts when ascending stairs whilst carrying a tray or similar. The hanging sprung clip would hold up the skirt six inches or so to prevent the leading foot rising up the stairs from treading on the skirt; thus preventing a trip. A very sensible and useful gadget. Complete and in good and working order. 7" long including belt hook x 0.75" wide. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £85.00


	Copper Stomach Warmer SW2 Original, quality, late 19th century, curved and flat copper hot water filled warmer, with a screw off brass cap, two side loops and a pressed brass label with instructons for use. These were tied around the waist under ones clothing using a ribbon or bandage to ease stomach pains. Some minor dents, otherwise complete and in good and working order. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 10" x 7.5" plus 2.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £135.00


	Marples Ebony Ultimatum Brace T134 Original, quality late 19th century brass framed ebony "Ultimatum" brace manufactured by William Marples of Sheffield. They do not come much better than this model or indeed this item. A top craftsman made, working tool. The wood infill is ebony and the frame, chuck and neck of the head are in cast brass. The brass side plates are impressed "William Marples Sole Manufacturers of the Ultimatum framed brace, Sheffield" with The Royal Coat of Arms and "By Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent" and the trademark "Hibernia" for W. Marples. The top of the ebony head has an inset disc also embossed with the maker's details. All original and complete and in good and working order. 13.5" x 5" x 1.25". Head 2.75" diam x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £465.00


	W. Tonks Brass Thermometer T9 Original, quality late 19th century stunning brass wall household thermometer manufactured by William Tonks & Son of Birmingham. This example the first we have seen of this model, has the glass thermometer mounted on a sheet brass background decorated with cast brass detail of acanthus leaves, swags and the head of Medusa to the top. The face is calibrated in Farenheight 30 to 120 degrees showing Freezing, Temperate, Summer Heat and Blood Heat. The reverse has a wall mounting eye and is impressed with the registration number for the year 1894 and impressed with the sun logo and "WT&S" for the manufacturer 'William Tonks & Son'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. The best you will see for a long time. 16" x 3" x 0.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £385.00


	The Avecta Trouser Press T4 Pair of original quality wooden, folding, patent trouser pressers and straighteners, circa 1900, with shaped, plated on steel, decorative hinges. Impressed marks to both 'The Avecta Trouser Presser & Straightener. Patent Applied For'. The two pieces are linked together with a strong cord and the wood could well be lime? Complete and in good order. Each folded: 15" x 2.5" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £36.00


	Co-op Milk Tokens, several available T3 Original, quality 1920's, triangular shaped Co-op milk tokens in aluminium. Both sides are detailed "Long Buckby Co-op soc Limited" and "1/2 pint milk". 1" x 1". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger view. Price: £6.00


	Co-op Bread Tokens, several available T2 Original, quality, 1920's, oval shaped aluminium bread token detailed on both sides 'Northampton Co-operative Society Ltd', 'Bread' and 'Ardill Leeds' in tiny print for the maker. All are complete and in good order. If ordering online please state if polished or un-polished is required. Other identical tokens in brass may also be available reference number T1. 1.25" x 1". Price is for each. Click on photo for a larger view. Price: £10.00


	Co-op Bread Tokens, several available T1 Original, quality, 1920's, oval shaped pink brass bread token detailed on both sides 'Northampton Co-operative Society Ltd', 'Bread' and 'Ardill Leeds' in tiny print for the maker. All are complete and in good order. If ordering online please state if polished or un-polished is required. Other identical tokens in aluminium may also be available reference number T2. 1.25" x 7/8". Price is for each. Click on photo for a larger view. Price: £12.00

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