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Mother and Pearl and Abalone Cigar Case c1880

The "shellwork" business grew from the early 19th century in tandem with the jewellery sector and employed more than three hundred people at peak. The shells were all imported, mostly from the South Atlantic and Pacific and thus the location of

£185.00

Meissen Marcolini Period Cup and Saucer c1800

The absence of an incised mark across the crossed swords may suggests that the Meissen factory were selling firts quality blanks to external decorators.

£250.00

A Gouda Pottery Vase c1925

The matt glaze employed on this vase post dates 1910 and often referred to generically as Rhodian

£90.00

Carlton Ware Rouge Royale Coffee Set

The shapes emlpoyed are distinctly of Art Deco inspiration.

£250.00

Set of Six Vintage Novelty Sand Timer Glass Cocktail Stirrers c1970s

An unusual set of six novelty cocktail stirrers from the 1970s. Made from clear glass and containing white sand, these stirrers are not only novel but eco friendly as they can be used time after time.

£48.00

Four Chinese Scramble Paperweights c1930

Four Chinese scramble paperweights from c1930. Available from Scottish Antiques online store.

£40.00

A William Moorcroft Pottery Dish c1920

Impressed Moorcroft, Burslem, England, Green painted mark W Moorcroft, Pale buff body bleeding through around top rim suggests a date of 1920 and earlier.

£280.00

Royal Lancastrian Lapis Ware Vase By Gladys Rodgers and ET Radford

Impressed Royal Lancastrian England below rose. Blue painted decorators mark for Gladys Rodgers and incised initials ETR for Edward Thomas Radford.

£180.00

Early 19th Century Scrimshaw Whales Tooth

Tarshish was the source of King Solomons wealth and was possibly a city of region in Tunisia ( Carthage) or Sardinia. Hiram was the Phoenician King of Tyre in the seventh century BC. The fact that this is marine ivory and whaling was associated with wealt

£475.00

Handwritten Letter from William Eustis Informing of General Hull's Surrender In Detroit War Of 1812

Handwritten Letter from William Eustis Informing of General Hull's Surrender of Detroit 1812 This letter from William Eustis, Secretary of War, to an unknown General is informing him of the surrender of Detroit by General Hull. Dated just 12 days afte

£850.00

Captain Robert Falcon Scott Signature on Personal Letterhead Jan 12th 1906

Robert Falcon Scott signature on personal letterhead Jan 12th 1906 Is there a single person in Britain who has never heard of Scott of the Antarctic? One of our most famous national heroes, Robert Falcon Scott has captured the imagination of the nation s

£1,400.00

Signed By George III – A Payment Request for American Regiment of Foot 1795

An original hand-written document requesting payment for the services of the British 4th Battalion of the 60th Regiment for the American Regiment of Foot for the period 25th December 1789 to 24th December 1790. The total sum requested was £12,140 3s 8d.

£1,150.00

Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioners' Payment Rates Document, 28th March 1821

Royal Hospital Chelsea pensioners' payment rates document An original document printed on 'Heale Mill 1819' watermarked laid paper.

£90.00

Grand Tour Souvenir Toledo Dagger And Scabbard Dated 1871

Grand Tour souvenir Toledo dagger dated 1871 Toledo daggers were a common form of souvenir for nineteenth century gentlemen touring Europe. They come in many forms and this example has a cast gilt bronze figure of a shrouded spectre with a snake entwi

£200.00

Scottish Silver Mounted Horn Beaker Inscribed 'Crieff' c1890 by William Dunningham & Co

Silver mounted Scottish horn beaker engraved 'Crieff' c1890 Made by Aberdeen silversmith William Dunningham & Co

£75.00

North American Whale Bone and Baleen Pastry Jagging Wheel c1850

North American whale bone and baleen pastry jagging wheel c1850 A curious piece of North American folk art, this pastry wheel (or jagger) is fashioned from whale bone and baleen. Crafted by whalemen as either gifts for loved ones or for extra income,

£390.00

First Period Worcester Sir Joshua Reynolds Pattern Dessert Plate c1770

One of several variants of the so called Joshua Reynolds pattern. The design first appears on Chelsea porcelain but was soon adopted by the Worcester porcelain manufactory

£225.00

Silver Mounted Horn Scottish Quaich Edinburgh 1910

Silver mounted horn Scottish quaich Edinburgh 1910 A traditional Scottish quaich turned from a single piece of horn and mounted in silver. The central cartouche bears the motto "SGUAB AS'I" literally translating as "Sweep it up",mea

£170.00

Silver Mounted Scottish Horn Beaker Engraved 'Aberdeen' by William Dunningham & Co c1890

Silver mounted Scottish horn beaker engraved 'Aberdeen', furry boots toon aka the granite city

£75.00

1812 American War Commission Letter from William Eustis to Joseph Bloomfield

1812 American War Handwritten Letter from William Eustis to Joseph Bloomfield. Dated 28th March 1812, this letter is offering Joseph Bloomfield the rank of Brigadier General in the US Army. Written by William Eustis, Secretary of War, it

£450.00

Royal Hospital Chelsea Henry Bigg Letter with Penny Black Stamp Dated 1841

Royal Hospital Chelsea letter with Penny Black stamp dated 1841. Dated March 5 1841, this letter concerning a female patient is from renowned London physician Henry Bigg to the Royal Hospital at Chelsea (then the Royal Military Asylum). Written and

£240.00

Presentation Set of Cyrenaica (Libya) Postage Stamps 1950

Presentation set of Cyrenaica (Libya) Postage Stamps 1950 A handwritten inscription suggesting this was a gift to an employee from the director of the Government Post and Telecommunications Department.

£85.00

Alexandre Schoenewerk Relief Plaque Rebecca At The Well c1860

A decorative cast relief Old Testament scene of 'Rebecca at the well' by Paris born Alexandre-Pierre Schoenewerk (1820-1885). Schoenewerk was a pupil of David d'Angers and was named a Chevalier of the French Legion d'Honneure in 1873. This relief is a

£265.00

Kent Insurance Company Painted Copper Fire Mark c1850

Before the advent of a national fire service, insurance companies retained their own fire fighting crews and installed plaques onto insured properties to guide their fire crew to the correct building (as if smoke and flames weren't enough!). Originally ca

£490.00

American Carved Presentation Powder Horn S.W.A.L

Based on original early 19th century designs, we believe this powder horn to be from the mid 20th century due to the depth and accuracy of the carving. Possibly made as a presentation piece, the horn has many deeply carved motifs including a steer's head,

£290.00