A characterful cast iron nutcracker featuring a raised mask design on the hinge, framed by scroll and foliate details. Solid and weighty with a deep aged patina. A lovely decorative piece for the kitchen or a collector of early ironware.
Measurements
• Length: 15.5 cm
Condition
Surface wear and patina consistent with age. Mechanism works well.
A hand painted c1930 biscuit barrel by Maling, Newcastle on Tyne. Finished in their distinctive pink glaze with bold red and gold foliate decoration and gilt accents. The original woven handle adds to the period charm. Base is stamped with the Maling mark.
Measurements
• Height: 16 cm
• Width: 14 cm
Condition
Cracks to the body and lid, with age related crazing and surface wear. Handle and fittings remain secure
Charming vintage pear-shaped trinket box crafted from brass and shimmering mother of pearl panels. Finished with a delicate brass stem and leaf detail, this playful little piece has a lovely soft iridescence that catches the light beautifully.
Perfect for holding rings, tiny treasures, or simply styled as a decorative object on a bedside table, shelf, or dressing table. The combination of warm brass and luminous mother of pearl gives it a distinctly romantic vintage feel.
A beautifully decorative small object with plenty of charm.
Measurements:
Height: 12cm
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 decorative ceramic serving dish with a softly shaped octagonal form, finished with cobalt blue scrollwork, gilt detailing and delicate pink rose garlands around the border.
The crazing and staining to the centre give it plenty of age and character, while the floral border still has lovely colour. A pretty piece for open shelving, a dresser or table, either used decoratively or for displaying fruit and collected pieces.
There is age-related crazing, staining, surface wear and rubbing to the gilt decoration throughout.
Dimensions: L31.5 × W21 × H6 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
A striking red lacquer tray featuring a pair of golden cranes in flight. The bold colour and simple composition make this a really eye-catching decorative piece, with a nice balance between traditional motif and clean, modern styling.
There’s visible wear across the surface, which only adds to its character and gives it that slightly timeworn, collected feel rather than anything overly polished. It works beautifully as a display tray on a coffee table or sideboard, or simply stood upright as wall or shelf decor.
An easy piece to style that brings a strong pop of colour into a space.
Measurements:
Diameter: 33 cm
A charming Victorian white ironstone marmalade pot with elegant fluted detailing and a beautifully timeworn finish. Originally used for marmalade or preserves, these utilitarian pieces have become favourites for styling around the home.
Perfect as a rustic kitchen utensil pot, a small vase for garden flowers, or simply displayed on open shelving alongside other antique stoneware. Its simple form and soft patina make it an easy piece to incorporate into both modern and country interiors.
A vintage laboratory round bottom glass flask with ground glass stopper, originally used in scientific and chemical work. The soft, curved form and clear glass give it a sculptural quality that works beautifully beyond its original purpose.
Subtle signs of use and age add to its character, while the clean transparency makes it easy to style in a modern or eclectic setting.
Perfect as a standalone decorative object, or grouped with other glassware for a more collected, apothecary-inspired look.
Measurements:18cm
A striking vintage Indanthren industrial advertising tin, retaining its original graphic label and beautifully timeworn patina. Produced for one of the world's best-known textile dye brands, the bold typography and vibrant colours contrast wonderfully with decades of honest wear.
Originally used to store textile dyes, this tin now makes a characterful decorative object for shelves, studios or workshops. It also works beautifully as practical storage for stationery, sewing supplies or other household treasures.
An authentic piece of industrial history with the sort of wear and character that simply can't be replicated.
An antique glass apothecary bottle with etched “Acid Sulphuric” lettering across the front. Clean, simple shape with just enough detail to give it real presence.
Pieces like this would have originally been used in laboratories or pharmacies, which adds a bit of edge compared to your standard decorative glass. The etched band catches the light subtly and gives it that proper old-world feel.
Perfect styled on open shelving, in a cabinet, or mixed in with other glassware. Strong on its own, even better as part of a collection.
Measurements
22cm (H)