Month: August 2023
Antique Rare Early 1906 Newbury Horse Racing Programme Royal Navy A. C. Fawssett
Posted by admin On August 16, 2023
ANOTHER RARE ITEM FROM MY ANTIQUECOLLECTION2020. OFFERED TODAY IS THIS VERY RARE 1906 NEWBURY RACECOURSE COLOUR PRINT RACE PROGRAMME. NEWBURY RACECOURSE WAS FOUNDED IN 1905 SO THIS IS A VERY RARE ITEM INDEED. OWNED BY LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ARTHUR CHARLES FAWSETT D. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR ITS AGE! NOW PRICED TO SELL! Offered for sale today is this important historical Newbury racecourse racing programme. Found in a collection of personal family history papers from the late Arthur Charles Fawsett who was in the Royal Navy and was awarded the D. O for heroic action during World war 1. This is just a snippet of his life where on the reverse of the programme he has written’On leave from HMS Good Hope who was refitting at Portsmouth after grounding at Plymouth’ followed by a list of people that he went with. The programme is in very good condition considering its age. It has a colour front with a picture of a horse and rider and is dated to 1906. All staples are present. Light foxing in places and edge bumps etc as you would expect to find on a piece of ephemera of this age. The programme measures 140mm across by 143mm in length. A REAL PIECE OF HORSERACING HISTORY. There is NO exception. I have described all of my items to the best of my knowledge. You may only return an item if there was a mistake made by me in the description of the item that I have overlooked.
Rare Antique Early Ming Dynasty White Porcelain Garlic Top Vase From Shipwreck
Posted by admin On August 16, 2023
RARE ANTIQUE EARLY MING DYNASTY WHITE PORCELAIN GARLIC TOP VASE. This is a unique early Ming Dynasty (1400) porcelain garlic mouth bottle vase from a South China sea shipwreck. Celedon glaze incised Ming era leaves surround the neck and motifs of fire balls and phoenix decorate a red copper glazed band. Carbuncles inside the bottle and on the base are evidence of its years at the bottom of the sea. No cracks, chips, excellent condition. The item measures 13 inches high (33 cm) x 7 inches wide (18 cm). This beautiful vase is a stand alone piece and would fit into any environment modern, antique or contemporary. Ceramic from a shipwreck is not just cargo to be salvaged, its a priceless document for history. There are no chips or cracks – apart from barnacles inside and on the base, the vase is in excellent condition. Buyers are encouraged to ask questions to make sure that the specifications of the item match their requirements.
Antique Original Voight Sitzendorf Porcelain Leopard Figurine Rare
Posted by admin On August 15, 2023
Item in a used but good condition. Any obvious damage or flaws are listed below. We are not professional graders so please check the photographs for the overall quality of the items. Minor shelf wear throughout, especially to bottom rim. Glazing is “crazed” or crackled throughout. No obvious chips, cracks or damage. Thank you for supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice. Our mission is to add life to for everyday people who have been told their illness cannot be cured, helping them to live as actively and well as possible with care that puts them at the front of everything we say and do. We will respond to you within 48 hours and do our best to help you out. Items can only be dispatched to the address linked to buyers account. Packaging is environmentally sensitive where possible. All items have been checked and described as best as possible at the time of listing. We are not professional graders so please refer to pictures to assess condition for yourself. Any props used to showcase the items are not included in the sale unless stated. Nottinghamshire Hospice is a Registered Charity in England & Wales. 384 Woodborough Rd, Nottingham NG3 4JF.
Early Rare Antique English Georgian Brass Tobacco Box
Posted by admin On August 15, 2023
Please feel free to make an offer. As this is a very small size I believe this is an early rare Antique English Georgian Brass Tobacco Box. As tobacco was extremely expensive in early dates. In Expected used condition. For an item of this age & nature. There are some historical knocks & bangs. Also a crack or old casting fault. The lid is missing it’s. Top finial but it’s still a nice functional fit for purpose piece. The brass would benefit from a polish. Please study the images as they also form part of the description & please do your own research.
Royal Doulton Rare Hn 1206 Colour Figurine The Original Flower Sellers Children
Posted by admin On August 14, 2023
RARE Royal Doulton The Flower Sellers Children HN 1206 Old Mark 1928. Its in excellent condition. No chips cracks or repairs. There is slight crazing underneath.
Rare Antique Nymphenburg Porcelain Goat Figure Figurine Porzellan Ziege Figur
Posted by admin On August 14, 2023
Rare Antique Nymphenburg Porcelain Goat Figure Figurine Porzellan Ziege Figur. This product data sheet is originally written in English. A rare figurine of a goat made by Nymphenburg during the early to mid 20th century. Not sure what kind of goat it is as I cannot find another and it’s not even in my books which is unusual. The figure is superbly modeled with lots of detail and is hand painted to perfection as one expects from this maker. I think Nymphenburg makes the best animal figurines in the porcelain world. The piece is about 3.625 inches tall, 2.75 inches deep and 5 inches long. The piece is marked with the impressed shield mark underneath with the impressed numbers 618 over 8. The piece is in perfect condition with a couple of tiny black firing spots sometimes seen on their animal figures. Ziegenfigur German Germany 20thC. If you like my goodies have a look at my other auctions for a lot more top maker pieces like Worcester, Derby and so on. Photos are part of the description – if you need others just let me know exactly what you are looking for and I’ll take care of it speedily! Please do not send me questions on items other than my own! For sale is a rare figurine of a goat made by Nymphenburg during the early to mid 20th century. Ziegenfigur German Germany 20thC If you like my goodies have a look at my other auctions for a lot more top m. Porzellan, Porcelaine, Porcellana, Porcelain. California Prop 65 Warning. Will be packed safely.
Rare Antique Victorian 1846 John Knight Early Foley English Ale Old Beer Jug
Posted by admin On August 13, 2023
A RARE ANTIQUE EARLY VICTORIAN 1846 FOLEY BEER JUG. 5 1/2″ TALL x 6 3/4″ LIP – HANDLE. PUBLISHED BY JOHN K. STRESS CRACK BASE OF HANDLE.
Rare Set of 6 Brass Petal Base Candlesticks Early 19th Century
Posted by admin On August 13, 2023
A very rare large set of six brass candlesticks. Dating to the early 19th Century, this beautiful set would make a wonderful display. Designed in the’Petal Base’ style and of very elegant form. The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits, but with some slight age related wear. Total weight approx 2.5kg. Base diameter approx 11.5cm. Please send me a message if you have any questions.
Rare Antique Rubes Brass Right hand? Automotive Horn Early? 1900s
Posted by admin On August 12, 2023
Verry small dent Photo 4. Please view all photos for conditions and concerns thank you for viewing my website.
Royal Doulton Mr Ws Penley As Charley’s Aunt Figurine Hn35 Super Rare. Superb
Posted by admin On August 12, 2023
This is a perfect Royal Doulton figurine of Mr. Penley as Charley’s Aunt. Number is HN35 and was produced from 1914. Condition is excellent for it’s age and there are no cracks, repairs etc. Height is 18cm (7).