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
Add a touch of timeless sophistication to your barware collection with this beautifully crafted set of four vintage stainless steel equestrian stirrup cups, complete with their original leather travel case. Designed to nest neatly into one another a case for compact storage.The cups are securely housed in their stitched leather case with popper closure — ideal for travel, gifting or display.
Cup height 7.5 cm
Cup rim diameter 6.5 cm
Circa Mid 20th century.
Set of four stainless steel stirrup cups by Ria of Denmark, complete with their original brown leather travel case. An example of mid-century Scandinavian design, this set combines form, function and understated elegance. Each cup is stamped "Stainless Steel – Ria – Denmark" on the base, denoting authenticity and quality from a respected mid-20th century Danish maker known for minimalist yet practical stainless steel goods. Designed to nest neatly into one another for compact storage, the cups are securely housed in a stitched leather case with popper closure — ideal for travel, gifting or display.
Cup height 3.5 cm
Cup rim diameter 5 cm
Circa Mid 20th century.
Heavy cast alloy Scottish Terriers used to advertise and promote Buchanan’s Black and White Scotch whisky. Cast from a heavy white metal alloy, these restored standalone ‘Scottie Dog’ figures showcase good casting detail. Such well-preserved individual pieces are rare, making them a prized addition for collectors of breweriana, vintage advertising memorabilia, canine sculptures or whisky-related artefacts.
Buchanan's whisky has a rich history dating back to 1884, when James Buchanan, a Scottish businessman, founded his whisky company in London. Buchanan was a master blender who wanted to create a smooth, accessible whisky for the English market, and he quickly gained a reputation for quality. One of his earliest blends, Buchanan’s Blend, became so popular that it was chosen as the official whisky supplier for the House of Commons in 1898, a connection that inspired the Black & White label, featuring the iconic black and white dogs we have for sale.
Scottish Terriers or ‘Scottie Dogs’ are small, sturdy dogs originally bred in Scotland. They’re known for their distinctive appearance, short legs, a compact body and a wiry coat that comes in black, brindle, or wheaten colors. They can have a distinctive beard and bushy eyebrows, giving them a dignified, almost aristocratic look.
Approx. height 20 cm
Circa 20th century.
A vintage Carling Black Label Lager water jug. White ceramic pouring jug with Carling branding. Includes company coat of arms. A wonderful piece of breweriana memorabilia for your home bar or drinks cabinet. Manufactured in England by Wade PDM. Carling is a British brewing company best known for producing Carling Lager, one of the UK's most popular beers. The brand traces its origins to 1840, when Thomas Carling, a Yorkshire farmer, established a small brewery in Canada. Over time, Carling grew into a major international beer brand, eventually becoming part of Molson Coors.
Height 14 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Depth 8.5 cm
Depth including handle and spout 15 cm
Circa 20th century.
A vintage Johnny Walker Black Label Old Scotch Whisky water jug. Black ceramic pouring jug with gold tone gilt lettering. Includes Royal Warrant, ‘By Appointment To Her Majesty The Queen Scotch Whisky Distillers John Walker And Sons Limited London. A wonderful piece of breweriana memorabilia for your home bar or drinks cabinet. Manufactured in England by Wade PDM.
Height 19 cm
Width 8 cm
Depth 8 cm
Depth including handle and spout 15 cm
Circa 20th century.
A vintage Tetley’s Export ceramic ashtray. A wonderful and practical piece of breweriana memorabilia. Manufactured for Tetley’s Brewery by Castle Ceramics, Derbyshire, U.K, this ashtray stands on three removable plastic plug feet. The Tetley's Export ashtray features the image of a huntsman, which is a central element of Tetley's branding. This huntsman is not based on a specific individual but serves as a representation of traditional British hunting culture, aligning with the brand's heritage. The huntsman motif has been a consistent part of Tetley's identity, appearing in various forms of advertising and merchandise over the years. For instance, vintage Tetley's Fine Ale ashtrays prominently display the huntsman imagery. Tetley’s Brewery were founded in 1822 by Joshua Tetley whose signature is printed on the front of the ashtray.
Height 4 cm
Length 20 cm
Width 18 cm
Circa 20th century.
An original antique brass and steel Green Stripe Scotch Whisky promotional corkscrew. Features a removable steel corkscrew that neatly slips into a branded brass cover or grip handle, stamped with clear “GREEN STRIPE SCOTCH WHISKY” branding. Displays original antique patination, with tasteful, age-appropriate wear that adds character, authenticity and period charm.
Circa late 19th / early 20th century.
Solid brass commemorative militaria tankard. Salvaged from the 2nd World War battlefields of North Africa, it is beautifully engraved with maps, scenes (soldiers, tanks, ships, palm trees etc.) and dates commemorating the ‘North African Campaign’, starting in Morocco on the 8th of November 1942 and ending on the 13th of May 1943. It is also inscribed on the side with ‘BRASS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THIS TANKARD WAS SALVAGED FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS OF NORTH AFRICA’.
Height 12 cm
Rim diameter 7.5 cm
Base diameter 9 cm
Circa mid 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.
An artisan made hardwood, tropical hardwood, wine caddy or display stand carved in the shape of a human hand. Lovely tactile finish to the polished hardwood. Highly decorative, primitive folk art design. Definitely a talking point and highly decorative. The northern Thai state of Lanna is known as the kingdom of a million rice fields and was founded five centuries before Bangkok came into existence.
Neck aperture loop diameter 3.5 cm
Height 26 cm
Width 10 cm
Length 33 cm
Circa late 20th century.
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