Curating History: Fine Antiques & Unique Vintage Finds
Carefully selected pieces, sourced from across the UK, with clear descriptions and detailed condition reports.
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Independent UK dealer
Independent UK dealer
For sale, we present a stunning pair of freestanding, vintage, hand-painted, polyresin ornamental tropical fish. Each highly decorative fish features intricately detailed designs and charming beaded eyes, making them a wonderful sculptural addition to brighten up any collection or décor.
Height 17cm & 20cm
Width 4 cm
Length 25 cm & 23 cm
Circa 20th century.
This enchanting and delightfully distressed antique pair of Chinese silk clothed paper dolls includes a beautifully crafted female figure elegantly holding a scroll or a similar item, alongside a warrior adorned with a sword securely strapped to his back. These exquisite pieces are perfect for framing individually to highlight their distinct features or showcasing them together as a striking pair.
Height 27 cm
Width 9 cm
Circa early 20th century.
This unique and captivating set includes a beautifully detailed female figure, elegantly holding a delicate parasol that exudes grace and charm, along with an elderly man who is thoughtfully carrying a traditional scroll. These exquisite and intricate pieces offer a remarkable touch of history and artistry, making them perfect for framing individually or displaying together as a lovely pair that would enhance any collection.
Height 27 cm
Width 9 cm
Circa early 20th century.
For sale, a delightful and highly decorative artisan made ceramic head, mounted on a hardwood base. Hand painted and carved. Has a medieval European style to it.
Height 24 cm
Base width 9 cm
Base depth 9 cm
Circa 21st century.
For sale, a vintage, detailed United States tin aeroplane biplane model. Decorative green tone paintwork. Identification number ‘FX 1108’ hand painted on wings. ‘USA’ hand painted on fuselage. Spinning propellor. Bombs attached to undercarriage.
Length 24 cm
Height 14 cm
Width 30 cm
Circa 20th century.
A hand painted pewter pheasant bottle stopper. A beautiful bottle stopper with a chrome insert featuring a pheasant taking flight. This makes a great gift for any fan of the British countryside and birds. The pewter pheasant is hand painted with fine detail from the beak to the downy feathers. A truly quality gift that will complement bottles of the finest vintage wine.
Overall length 11 cm
Duck height 4.5 cm
Circa 21st century.
For sale, a hand painted pewter duck bottle stopper. A beautiful bottle stopper with a chrome insert featuring a duck taking flight. This makes a great gift for any fan of the British countryside and birds. The pewter duck is hand painted with fine detail from the beak to the downy feathers. A truly quality gift that will complement bottles of the finest vintage wine.
Overall length 11 cm
Duck height 4.5 cm
Circa 21st century.
Enhance your home with this stunning vintage brass whippet or greyhound statue. Perfect as a statement piece, this detailed and substantial brass casting adds a touch of Hollywood Regency glamour to any room. Whether displayed as shelf decor, on your desktop or by the fireside hearth, this freestanding dog sculpture is both stable and stylish. Ideal for those looking to elevate their interior design with a unique and elegant accessory. Don't miss out on this timeless piece that perfectly blends classic style with modern decor trends.
Height 21 cm
Length 21 cm
Width 5 cm
Circa mid 20th century.
For sale, a highly decorative wooden model trawler with intact rigging and mesh nets. Fixed to a permanent display stand. I believe this item to be manufactured in Spain. Perfect for a nautical themed venue or collector.
Overall height 31 cm
width 7.5 cm
Length 30 cm
Circa mid 20th century.
For sale, a vintage 1920s period cast iron standing bear money box. The bear would originally have been black in colour and has been painted white in the past to resemble a polar bear. Cast in two sections. In the Black Forest style. I believe this bear to be made in England.
Height 15 cm
Width 8 cm
Depth 7 cm
Circa early 20th century.
For sale, a decorative set of nine vintage horse brasses. Includes the following designs: Anchor, Hereford, clock face, thistle, Fagin, bee hive (unknown?), Cockington Forge Devon, Artful Dodger, Gretna Green anvil. Very nice vintage patination to the brass. Approx. uniform size, so a matching set. Decorative details on each individual casting.
Approx. Height 9 cm
Approx. Width 7 cm
Circa early 20th century.
For sale, a solid brass display stand or easel. Art Nouveau in manner. Perfect for small works of art or photographs. Would also work well as a desk top or dressing table mobile phone stand.
Height 20 cm
Width 10 cm
Depth 15 cm
Circa turn of the 20th century.
For sale, a highly decorative, hand painted wooden bucket or pail with folding carry handle. Brightly coloured primitive folk art featuring decorative floral motifs and flourishes. This bucket is unlikely to be completely watertight so should only be used outside or with a plant pot if used inside as a planter. It is similar in manner to narrowboat bargeware. Does not include ivy shown in photos, for illustrative purposes only.
Height 20 cm
Rim diameter 16 cm
Maximum internal diameter 14 cm
Circa 20th century.
Two steel carry handles. Original green felt base. Perfect as a hallway catchall or for use on a dressing table. Lefkaritika or Lefkara Lace is a handmade lace from Pano Lefkara Cyprus. Notable characteristics are the hemstitch, satin stitch fillings, needlepoint edgings, white, brown, ecru colours and geometric intricate patterns.
Tray height 2 cm
Width 31 cm
Depth 18 cm
Circa early 20th century.
For sale, an antique, primitive, hardwood photo or picture frame, typical of tramp art. Original distressed and pinned wooden back board and steel wall hanging ring. Original script handwritten list of numbers on the back board behind the glass, see photo.
Overall frame dimensions
Height 30 cm
Width 25 cm
Depth 5 cm
Glass height 14.5 cm
Glass width 9.5 cm
Circa 19th century.
For sale, a vintage decorative hardwood or Ironwood decoy duck. Hand carved with inlaid wooden eyes and highly polished finish. Lovely tactile decorative display item.
Height 10 cm
Width 6 cm
Length 12 cm
Circa late 20th century.
An exquisite Art Deco period convex mirror by A. Wilkinson Ltd., featuring a unique design that combines a china plate surround with a brass ring and frame. This mirror is a fine example of Royal Staffordshire Pottery craftsmanship, renowned for its distinctive style and quality. Manufactured by Arthur J Wilkinson (Ltd) in Burslem, England, this piece reflects the legacy of the Royal Staffordshire Pottery, which operated from 1885 to 1964. Notably, the famous Art Deco designer Clarice Cliff, known for her vibrant and innovative designs, worked at this pottery, adding historical significance to this piece. Ideal as a statement decor item, this Art Deco mirror beautifully merges function with the elegance of early 20th-century design, making it a perfect addition to any vintage or Art Deco-inspired space.
Overall diameter including brass frame 31 cm
Mirror diameter 11.5 cm
Maximum depth 5cm
Circa 1930s Art Deco.
For sale, a full colour TV memorabilia framed caricature wall art print of the 'Fawlty Towers' (1975 - 1979) principal cast. Limited edition 32/100, signed by the artist Gary Tyman. Features Basil (John Cleese), Sybil (Prunella Scales), Manuel (Andrew Sachs) and Polly (Connie Booth) and the infamous mouse! Eye catching bright colours. Framed behind Perspex. Excellent high quality print, no damage or foxing to the paper. The frame is also in very good clean condition.
Height in frame 43 cm
Width in frame 31 cm
Circa late 20th century.
For sale, a unique and rare adult size, mid century Gothic hinged hardwood prosthetic shoe last with a leather wrap. Would make a unique desktop paperweight or man cave curio. Original unrestored condition. The hinge mechanism is stiff but does work for display purposes. Highly decorative, ornamental item.
Length 25 cm
Circa mid 20th century.
For sale, a hand carved hardwood display easel, featuring scrolling grapes on the vine. Adjustable height with ratchet locking mechanism and rear stand locking screw. Would look fantastic as a display stand for a painting or photograph, or as a menu stand in a restaurant or bistro.
Maximum height: 81 cm
Minimum height: 65 cm
Overall easel width: 32 cm
Circa Art Nouveau period 1880 -1910.
If you would like to learn more about Art Nouveau, check out our video - ‘What Is Art Nouveau’ or read the blog - ‘An Introduction to the Sublime Beauty of Art Nouveau‘.
For sale, a highly decorative and functional vintage hand made bunny rabbit or hare, aluminium trinket dish, catchall or platter. Manufactured by Arthur Court, U.S. American, copyright 1988. Makers mark on reverse, 'Copyrighted Arthur Court 1988'. Very evocative of the novel 'Watership Down'. Has a distinctive Art Deco look and style to it. Made in USA.
Height: 2.5 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 18 cm
Year: 1988.
For sale, a bi-metal solid pewter with brass inlay vintage duck with removable lid for use as a container or catchall. Decorative, hand engraved brass inlay for eyes, beak, wings and tail. Useful and attractive desktop or ornamental dressing table catchall. I suspect this little duck is Middle Eastern or Indo Persian in origin.
Height 11 cm
Length 15 cm
Width 8 cm
Circa 20th century.
For sale, a highly decorative and ornamental hand carved hardwood horse in the Chinese Tang Dynasty manner. The Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907 AD, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. Stunning chestnut brown patina to the wood. Freestanding, mounted on complementary wooden plinth.
Height 26 cm
Length 20 cm
Width 10 cm
Circa 20th century.
For sale, a decorative vintage hand carved hardwood horse sculpture in the Tang Dynasty manner. The Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907 AD, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. Stunning golden patina to the wood. Mounted on wooden plinth with original protective green felt base.
Height 26 cm
Length 20 cm
Width 10 cm
Circa 20th century.
For sale, a pair of vintage hand carved duck decoys. Detailed and intricate hardwood carving. Small & large duck included. Reminiscent of vintage Red Mill duck carvings but neither decoy has a manufacturers mark or label. Lovely distressed vintage patination and wear to the gilt paint on the eyes and beaks.
Large duck dimensions
Height 8 cm
Length 23 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Small duck dimensions
Height 6 cm
Length 15 cm
Width 8 cm
Circa 20th century.
For sale, a collection of genuine and original vintage printing letterpress blocks x53. Mainly wood blocks with plastic designs, some metal blocks. Various corporate, logos and municipal designs from circa the 1970/80s. Includes old wooden shed built box to store them, NO lid. Some interesting and attractive images.
Box Height 5.5 cm
Box width 28.5 cm
Box depth 24 cm
Late 20th century.
A striking and highly ornamental hand carved Indian elephant with howdah saddlery and decorative detailing. Hand carved in tropical hardwood. Good detail in the saddlery carving. A howdah is a carriage seat, usually fitted with a canopy and railing, mounted on the back of an elephant. The howdahs used for royal ceremonies and military battles were often elaborately decorated and ornamental.
Height 21 cm
Width 5 cm
Length 11 cm
Circa 20th century.
An attractive, hand-made decorative rocking horse, exquisitely finished. Solid wood construction with brass and copper saddlery and tasteful decorative embellishments that enhance its vintage charm. A hand-crafted model or toy rocking horse, lovingly made by skilled artisans in Indonesia, South East Asia, showing fine joinery and careful attention to detail.
Height 28 cm
Length 32 cm
Width 7 cm
Circa 20th century.
For sale, an artisan made, solid wood decorative decoy duck. Hand carved & painted. Distressed, original shabby chic. Indo Persian in origin. Painted wings, eyes and beak details. Freestanding.
Height 12 cm
Length 14 cm
Width 7 cm
Circa 20th century.
This special pair of antique 19th century Gothic Revival candlesticks comes with the original, beautifully painted wax candles included. These stunning candlesticks make extraordinary table centrepieces, particularly ideal for festive occasions like Christmas or any other celebratory events. The exquisite hand-carved bases are adorned with beautifully painted fruits, adding to their charm and appeal. Additionally, you will find the original baize on the base, ensuring these candlesticks maintain their historical integrity and authenticity.
Candlestick height 15 cm
Wax candles length 13 cm
Circa Gothic Revival period 1750 - 1901.
If you would like to know more about the history of candlesticks, then check out or blog - ‘Uncovering the Secrets of Antique Candlesticks’.
A vintage heavy cast iron doorstop of a hobo, tramp or sad clown carrying a bag of golf clubs. The hobo or sad clown character was made popular in the United States by Emmet Kelly Sr. and his son Emmet Kelly Jr. This doorstop would seem to be representative of their character or similar.
Height 22cm
Width 14cm
Depth 5cm
Circa 20th century.
A Mid Century Modern example of brutalist wall art. This unique work of art, produced in zinc, features handwritten notations on the reverse side that read, 'Head' and 'Sold,' which you can see in the accompanying photos. It is securely mounted on a crude, rustic wooden frame that adds to its raw modernistic appeal. The provenance of this piece remains for now unknown, adding an element of mystery. Brutalism, as a design style, emphasises the use of materials, bold textures, and innovative construction, resulting in highly expressive forms that are both striking and thought-provoking.
Height 42 cm
Width 25.5 cm
Depth 2.5 cm
Circa Mid Century Modern 1940 - 1969.
If you would like to know more about the Mid Century period, then check out or blog →Revealing the Mid Century Modern Design Movement.
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