Set of six silver plated ice cream coupes with stepped bases and engraved maker’s signatures. They have a soft vintage shine and gentle age-related wear. A couple sit slightly unevenly on a flat surface, which is typical for older pieces and doesn’t affect their use. Perfect for desserts or for styling a table.
Height 8 cm
Diameter 6.5 cm
A tall hand carved wooden cat with a lovely folk art finish. Painted in black, cream and red with expressive features and a tilted head that gives it real personality. The carving has age and wear in the paint which suits the style and adds to the charm. A quirky, eye catching piece for anyone who likes characterful folk art or sculptural decor.
Height 48 cm
Width 12 cm
Italian bronze candelabra with a classical female figure supporting five candle branches. The casting is detailed and heavy, with scrolling arms, leaf motifs and a tripod base with paw feet. The bronze has a darkened, untouched patina that suits the age and gives it real presence. A striking decorative piece that brings warmth and a sense of old world grandeur to a room.
Height 39.5 cm
Width 18 cm
19th century apothecary cabinet with original glass front and a vertical lift door mechanism. Once used to house laboratory scales, the proportions and build are unmistakably Victorian. The glass panel lifts smoothly and the interior has that dry, time softened look that only real age gives. The cabinet is made from a warm toned hardwood with its original maker’s plate intact, adding to its provenance and appeal.
These were specialist pieces made for chemists and laboratories, not general household furniture, which makes surviving examples harder to find. Perfect for displaying curiosities, small antiques or as a standalone decorative object with real history.
Height 39 cm
Length 47 cm
Width 24 cm
Hand painted triptych icon sourced abroad, with richly coloured scenes and gilt background. The central panel depicts the Madonna and Child in traditional stylised form, surrounded by saints and protective figures on the two hinged wings. Each section is painted by hand with fine outlining, bright pigments and layered gold tones that catch the light beautifully.
The exterior doors are decorated with floral motifs, giving the piece a softer folk art feel when closed. Open it up and the interior has real impact, with the full triptych layout and detailed storytelling scenes. Light age wear to the paint and wood, nothing that takes from the look. A striking devotional object and a collectible example of hand painted icon work.
Antique religious icon with an embossed metal oklad and hand painted faces, sourced in Sardinia. The metal cover is richly worked with floral and symbolic detailing, all done by hand and showing real age. The painted faces of the Madonna and Child are visible through the openings, giving the piece depth and that layered, devotional look associated with older icons.
The metal has oxidised and darkened over time, and the wooden panel beneath shows age movement, which is exactly what you want to see on a piece of this period. Icons with this level of hand tooling, intact panels and original painted insert are becoming harder to find, especially outside their countries of origin.
Height 34 cm
Width 27 cm
Set of two vintage floral plates, each with a scalloped rim and a richly coloured botanical design. Both plates have a lovely aged look. One is cleaner, the other shows more age spotting and glaze marks, which gives the pair a nice, time worn character when displayed together. Beautiful on a wall, dresser or as serving pieces.
Diameter 24 cm
Sold as a set
Decorative faux ivory panel depicting a lively polo match set against an architectural backdrop. The scene is finely detailed with riders, figures and buildings, framed by a patterned border in soft colours. Housed in its original frame with light age wear. A charming piece with a strong Middle Eastern or Central Asian influence, ideal for adding detail to a small wall or shelf.
Height 11.5 cm
Length 19 cm
Hand carved Nepalese joker mask made from poplar wood and painted in bold traditional colours. The exaggerated features and bright palette give it great character, with surface wear showing its handmade nature. A striking little tribal style mask that works well on a wall or as part of a shelf display.
Height 18 cm
Width 13 cm
Antique folk art jewellery box with hand carved floral detailing and a shaped serpentine front. The lid is topped with a carved flower spray and opens to reveal a blue lined interior with two small swing-out compartments. The lining is worn and shows age throughout, which fits the character of the piece and reflects its use over time. Warm patina and small imperfections add to its handmade charm.
Height 11 cm
Width22.5 cm
Depth 13 cm