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

Elegant silver plated cruet set with six cut glass bottles in a decorative rotating stand. The bottles have faceted stoppers and classic Victorian style shaping. The silver plated frame has detailed beading and floral motifs, with some expected wear to the base from age and use. Overall it presents beautifully and turns smoothly.

As well as being a lovely display piece, it works brilliantly for modern use. Fill the bottles with chilli oils, vinegars, dressings, or everyday table sauces and keep it on the counter or dining table. It brings a bit of old world charm into daily life.

Height 28 cm
Width 20 cm

A striking pair of Grand Tour style harbour scenes presented in deep black frames with gilt line mounts.

Each print depicts classical coastal architecture and sailing vessels in a sepia palette, evoking the romantic European harbour views collected during the 18th and 19th century Grand Tour.

The strong contrast of the dark frames against the warm toned artwork makes them ideal for layering into a traditional interior, study, hallway, or above a console.

They work beautifully as a pair and are intended to be hung together.

Timeless, architectural, and quietly dramatic.