Early 1900s hand carved soapstone statue of the Egyptian god Horus. Soft pale stone with visible tooling marks and an old repair to the headpiece. Characterful and tactile, with the worn surface you expect from an older piece.
Height 16 cm
Width 7 cm
A striking pair of hand painted ceramic panels depicting swallows in flight, each one beautifully detailed with soft natural tones and fine brushwork. The artwork is painted directly onto ceramic tile, giving the pieces real depth and a subtle sheen. Housed in vintage gilt frames that suit the style.
These are impressive statement pieces when hung as a pair. Elegant, rare to find in this size and medium, and ideal for someone who wants something refined and a little different.
64 cm x 27 cm each
Striking three drawer apothecary cabinet with original painted labels and beautifully worn surface. The mix of black, red and gold gives it real presence. The patina is proper and untouched, with lovely wear across the front panels and the labels are still readable. The proportions are great and it works as a statement storage piece for a kitchen, bathroom or as styling decor. A proper statement piece for anyone who loves authentic patina and early functional furniture.
Height 52 cm
Width 27 cm
Reed and Barton silver plated oval dish with three claw feet and a matching spoon. Decorative border around the rim, bright interior and gentle patina from age. Lovely for salts, sauces or display.
Measurements: 10 cm x 4 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