Month: March 2020

Rare TROIKA Pottery Early Rectangular DISH. St Ives Cornwall. Modernist Abstract

Posted by admin On March 5, 2020

A RARE EARLY TROIKA POTTERY RECTANGULAR DISH WITH MATT AND GLOSSY GLAZED ABSTRACT DESIGN IN DARK BLUE AND GREEN. MADE IN ST IVES, CORNWALL c. MAKERS MARK = Painted to base. DIMENSIONS = 30cm x 19.8cm (11 3/4in x 7 3/4in). CONDITION = VERY GOOD some discolouration to underside with a few very faint patches visible under the white glaze inside. A couple of fine superficial scratches to glaze and one very small unglazed spot to side of rim from original manufacture. EU = on request. WORLDWIDE = on request. PLEASE VEIW OUR OTHER ITEMS. The item “Rare TROIKA Pottery Early Rectangular DISH. St Ives Cornwall. Modernist Abstract” is in sale since Saturday, May 4, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Periods/Styles\Modernist”. The seller is “ko-studio” and is located in London. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

Style: Abstract
Age: 1960-1980
Maker: Troika
Material: Ceramic/Porcelain
Type: Platter/Tray
Original/Repro: Original

Antique Rare Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquists Dummy By Arthur Quisto

Posted by admin On March 4, 2020

For the Decorative, Rare & Unusual. Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope. An Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquists Dummy By Arthur Quisto. Origin: English Period: Early 20th Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1920-35 Height: 36 inches Width (Shoulder to Shoulder): 12 inches (all approx). The period dummy of high build quality, in a taffeta and cotton white shirt with thick wool and nylon peat coat, the head with a thick shock of ginger curly hair under a navy school cap and the body constructed of a combination of paper maché, and plaster composition parts with lower limbs with fabric attachments with the wooden carved hands painted in a very light skin colour, the legs with royal blue woolen leggings and black painted plaster shoes. The face is also in a light skin color with reddened cheeks; the lips are painted red, the eyebrows and eyelashes black, the glass eyes blue with the whole being presented in the original quality leather carrying suitcase, in keeping with the period. In good overall original condition, there is only some small flaking to the paint on the raised parts of the face like the eyebrows, cheeks and nose. The costume for the dummy is of the highest tailored quality, and in excellent condition. The two buttons on the jacket are original as is the bow tie. There is one tape repair to one of the feet. Both the mouth and eye mechanisms are in good working order. There is a label for Magical Mart, 79 York st, London W1 on the underside of the dummy head. Burgess of Wandsowrth, London SW18. There are further labels for Cunard White Star Line to New York and other baggage labels. Arthur Quisto lived from 1882 to 1960. His real name was Edwin Simms. He was known primarily for his Punch & Judy Shows, but Quisto also built figures for Tom Coram and Arthur Prince. He used pneumatic devices and was the first to use electromagnetic devices to animate his figures. The uncanny nature of ventriloquists dummies has enthralled and spooked people for decades, and they continue to feature in horror films to this day. The idea of the ghost in the inanimate object is not a new one, Freud has written at length on the subject in his discussions on the uncanny, and ghost stories have featured dolls and portraits coming to life for centuries. A hugely entertaining vent figure of large size and with an incredibly jolly, albeit slightly neurotic, disposition. All pieces listed by Doe & Hope are of the finest quality. However, any imperfection, which is deemed to be more than just natural ageing, will be duly described above. B: The P&P stated applies to U. And remember, Antiques are Green! They are re-usable, re-saleable, and sustainable. The golden chandelier symbol displayed in a window or at a fair, is the sign of membership of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. Since its inception in 1974, LAPADAs membership has grown to over 550 members making it the largest association of professional art and antiques dealers in the United Kingdom. Membership is only open to those who meet the Associations requirements as to experience, quality of stock and knowledge of their subject. Between them, members cover virtually every discipline from antiquities to contemporary fine art. We comprehensively insure all items until the item is received or signed for. All items can also be collected from us by request. Cheque – Made payable to Doe and Hope. Post to: Doe & Hope. The Onion Barn, 15 High Street, Blunham, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL. Cash – We are happy to accept cash if you decide you wish to collect from us. For more information about us and the way we do things visit our’About Us’ Page. Well, hurrah, with highly polished brass knobs on! The item “Antique Rare Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquists Dummy By Arthur Quisto” is in sale since Tuesday, March 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Games\Vintage & Classic Toys\Puppets”. The seller is “doeandhopeantiques” and is located in Bedford. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Bahamas, Colombia, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Qatar, Uruguay.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Type: Ventriloquist Dummy
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Features: Antique

Antique Rare Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquists Dummy Davenport No. 2 by Insull

Posted by admin On March 4, 2020

For the Decorative, Rare & Unusual. Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope. An Early 20th Cased Ventriloquists Dummy; The Davenport No. 2 by Leonard Insull; c. Origin: English Period: Early 20th Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1908-25 Height: 36 (at maximum) Width (Shoulder to Shoulder): 11 (all approximate). The large early twentieth century period dummy of high build quality, with seven operating mechanisms in tweed suit with two war medals including the Defence Medal with check bow-tie and black leather shoes, the head with short very dark brown hair and the body constructed of a combination of paper maché, and plaster composition parts with lower limbs with fabric attachments with the hands painted in a light skin colour. The face is also in a light skin color with the typical Insull reddened cheeks; the lips are painted red, the moving eyebrows black, the glass eyes hazel. The whole is presented in the original quality tin and iron bound carrying suitcase trunk, in keeping with the period. In good overall original condition, there is a crack through the top lip and some other areas of wear. The huge variety of seven mechanisms work and some have been recently repaired. The costume for the dummy is good quality, especially the shoes. The whole of the costume is original and slightly tired but thoroughly charming. The trunk is of high quality and has several labels to include the stamp of the owner Brigadier T. The dummy has obviously traveled all over the world. John Leonard Insull (born 1883) was Britain’s leading and most prolific ventriloquial figure maker of the twentieth century and between 1952 and 1974 he produced no less than 2017 pieces. He spent his early days in Wolverhampton and began his career as an apprentice to a joiner, however he soon developed a taste for magic and decided to go on stage under the name of Hinsle, the Comedy Illusionist. He was often assisted by his wife Gertie Rees, who did a clog dance; and eventually they toured the world together. Leonard Insull worked with his son (also named Leonard Insull) who specialized more in animated slot machines. The collaboration ended with the death of his son in 1957 aged 43. He created many hundreds of items for Davenports magic shop. Leonard Insull died in 1974. Len insull started making dummys in the early 20s for a ventriloquist called Coram the Ventriloquist, he embarked on a venture that would ensure a permanent and illustrious place in the history of ventriloquism. Then after the news of Insull’s work reached Lewis Davenport, he asked Insull to supply figures to his magic business. He made two basic heads for Davenports: a No. 1 head with three movements: bottom lip, top lip and turning eyes; and a No. 2 head with the above plus two winks, moving eyebrows, and ears. This is a no. 2 – and the best you will find. The uncanny nature of ventriloquists dummies has enthralled and spooked people for decades, and they continue to feature in horror films to this day. The idea of the ghost in the inanimate object is not a new one, Freud has written at length on the subject in his discussions on the uncanny, and ghost stories have featured dolls and portraits coming to life for centuries. This rare example by one of the best makers of vent figures the world has ever produced, and with no expense spared in his creation, is a superb fully loaded example for the professional. All pieces listed by Doe & Hope are of the finest quality. However, any imperfection, which is deemed to be more than just natural ageing, will be duly described above. B: The P&P stated applies to U. And remember, Antiques are Green! They are re-usable, re-saleable, and sustainable. The golden chandelier symbol displayed in a window or at a fair, is the sign of membership of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. Since its inception in 1974, LAPADAs membership has grown to over 550 members making it the largest association of professional art and antiques dealers in the United Kingdom. Membership is only open to those who meet the Associations requirements as to experience, quality of stock and knowledge of their subject. Between them, members cover virtually every discipline from antiquities to contemporary fine art. We comprehensively insure all items until the item is received or signed for. All items can also be collected from us by request. Cheque – Made payable to Doe and Hope. Post to: Doe & Hope. The Onion Barn, 15 High Street, Blunham, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL. Cash – We are happy to accept cash if you decide you wish to collect from us. For more information about us and the way we do things visit our’About Us’ Page. Well, hurrah, with highly polished brass knobs on! The item “Antique Rare Early 20thC Cased Ventriloquists Dummy Davenport No. 2 by Insull” is in sale since Tuesday, March 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Games\Vintage & Classic Toys\Puppets”. The seller is “doeandhopeantiques” and is located in Bedford. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Japan, New Zealand, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Bahamas, Colombia, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Qatar, Uruguay.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Type: Ventriloquist Dummy
Features: Antique
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Antique Vintage Early 1930’s PENN SEA HAWK 3 Posts Rare Collectible Fishing Reel

Posted by admin On March 3, 2020

Antique Vintage Early 1930’s PENN SEA HAWK 3 Posts Rare Collectible Fishing Reel. The item “Antique Vintage Early 1930’s PENN SEA HAWK 3 Posts Rare Collectible Fishing Reel” is in sale since Thursday, February 27, 2020. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Fishing\Vintage\Reels\Casting Reels”. The seller is “theoc_mysterybox” and is located in Laguna Hills, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

Brand: PENN SEA HAWK
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Antique Dulcitone. Early Celeste Type Keyboard. Rare 3 1/2 Octave Piano

Posted by admin On March 3, 2020

Early Celeste Type Keyboard. Rare 3 1/2 Octave Piano. Please note that this instrument is in need of some repair. Some of the notes stick and as you can see in the photos some of the springs have been replaced with elastic. The old springs and the elastic aren’t ideal and would need some upgrade. The wood on the top isn’t in perfect condition either but that is purely aesthetic. Having said all of that, this is a beautiful sounding instrument, the metal bars are in tune and once fully working would be a great addition. Any questions please ask. The item “Antique Dulcitone. Early Celeste Type Keyboard. Rare 3 1/2 Octave Piano” is in sale since Monday, March 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments\Keyboards & Pianos\Other Keyboards & Pianos”. The seller is “dan_m1981music” and is located in London. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

Brand: Machell
Modified Item: No

A Rare Bowfronted Early Teak And Afromosia Sideboard. Danish Style. C1960

Posted by admin On March 2, 2020

A Rare Bowfronted Decorative Early Teak And Afromosia Sideboard. With a good colour and quality construction, this sideboard is very attractive and of reasonable size: 153 cms long by 50 cms deep by 76 cms high. It has damage to the veneers on the ends of some drawers as pictured, but this does not retract from the visual impact of the piece which has the inevitable marks and wear commensurate with age. The item “A Rare Bowfronted Early Teak And Afromosia Sideboard. Danish Style. C1960″ is in sale since Sunday, February 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antique Furniture\Sideboards\20th Century”. The seller is “totaltrader1″ and is located in Ross-on-Wye. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

Material: Teak

RARE ANTIQUE EARLY C1920s STEIFF MOHAIR ARTICULATED BEAR FF Button 7 WithPuppy

Posted by admin On March 2, 2020

Very RARE early Circa 1910 STEIFF MOHAIR ARTICULATED TEDDY BEAR FF button 7standing. BEAR Has lost his mohair mohair but is still as cute as ever! Cutest most soulful face ever!! ID: old early ff button. HEAD, ARMS & LEGS MOVE WELL- fully Jointed! Please see all photos carefully as they are part of the description. He will be accompanied by his best pal cloth puppy dog as shown about 3. The item “RARE ANTIQUE EARLY C1920s STEIFF MOHAIR ARTICULATED BEAR FF Button 7 WithPuppy” is in sale since Monday, December 30, 2019. This item is in the category “Dolls & Bears\Bears\Steiff”. The seller is “roma769″ and is located in Scarsdale, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Brand: Steiff
Animal: Bear
Size: 7in.
Color: Brown
Features: Antique

Rare Early 1900’s French Bontems Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Posted by admin On March 1, 2020

Antique French Bontems Singing Bird Cage in great condition, with some patina. Item has all original parts and has not been restored. This sweet treasure sings beautifully. Rest it near a window, and wind it up when there is a party, heads will turn with a smile. The cage has a lovely embossed base and sides. Along with an ornate top. “Made in France” imprinted on base. Key wound with volume lever. Measures 11″Tall x 6-1/2″ Diameter. This unique singing bird cage, would be a wonderful gift to treasure. REMEMBER THE HOLIDAYS ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. Double boxed and carefully packed to insure safe arrival! The item “Rare Early 1900’s French Bontems Singing Bird Cage Automaton” is in sale since Tuesday, October 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Other Antique Decorative Arts”. The seller is “dylonruby” and is located in Brunswick, Maine. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Bermuda, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, Iceland, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Barbados, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan.

Country/Region of Origin: France
Primary Material: Metal
Age: 1900-1940
Style: French
Singing and Moving BIrd: Excellent Music Box
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Reproduction
Color: Gold with multi-color songbird

Rare Early Antique Fh Ayres Turned Head Extra Carved Rocking Horse Circa 1880

Posted by admin On March 1, 2020

Sadly having to part with my beloved rocking-horse. Over twenty years with me. Extensive and painstaking restoration has revealed what is left of the original paintwork, with wonderful patination to the neck where years of childrens hands have rubbed. Some original leatherwork remains, but most is antiqued replacement, very sympathetically done. Most of one ear is missing, but was done such a long time ago I decided to leave it alone rather than have it cut about. Made by FH Ayres, the most sought after maker, and is without doubt one of the very first swing stand horses ever made. The horse has a lovely turn to the head. 40 inches to highest part of neck. Would be classed as a medium sized horse. Stand has replacement posts and cross-braces, the rest is original, along with the beautifully carved runner ends. Horse would have had saddle pommels, but I did not bother to replace these. Please note this is an ANTIQUE and piece of objet d’art, NOT a TOY. The photos don’t do it justice at all. Price is not negotiable. We are located in Norfolk, not far from Banham Zoo. The item “RARE EARLY ANTIQUE FH AYRES TURNED HEAD EXTRA CARVED ROCKING HORSE CIRCA 1880″ is in sale since Friday, February 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Games\Vintage & Classic Toys\Rocking Horses”. The seller is “brynhild42″ and is located in Norwich. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

Subtype: Rocking Horses
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