Month: October 2025
95 Year Old Indian Bus From The 1930s Rare Historical Footage Of India S Road Transport Shorts
Posted by admin On October 26, 2025
Antique Medical Book Surgery 1845 Dentistry Dentist Rare EARLY 1800s Medicine
Posted by admin On October 26, 2025
Thank you for shopping my small business your business is appreciated. Fresh to the internet from an old prominent Kentucky estate. Please see ALL attached pictures for the Best description. Antique book almost 200 years old now. Covers attached all pages attached to the spine FRAGILE BOOK.
RARE Antique Vintage 1960s Wooden Wood Early Skateboard Surfer Metal Wheels
Posted by admin On October 25, 2025
Of the generation whereby they were marketing these as a cheaper/easier means to learning how to surf aka “sidewalk surfing”; Made all the clearer by the fact that this model is literally “Surfer” in a beautiful, cursive, red font. A piece of americana and a key moment in time for the evolution of the american skateboard! Imagine riding down a steep california hill riding these METAL wheels! 21″ L x 5.25″ W. Overall nice condition, with a very bright, vibrant, cursive red logo. Please note the faint scuff to the original shellac just above the “UR” in surfer. This skateboard was made in Jacksonville Illinois. However, before skateboards there were scooters, sometimes known as kick scooters and push scooters. Varied forms of scooters have been traced back to the early 1900s, most of them made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two. Scooters had anywhere from two to four wheels. Some of the wheels were metal and others were similar to the wheels on pedal cars. In the 1940s and 1950s, crate scooters made popular sidewalk vehicles. Most crate scooters were handmade. They were relatively inexpensive and simple for kids to construct by using a milk crate or wooden fruit box and metal roller skate wheels attached to a wooden 2 x 4. Eventually kids started removing the boxes and handlebars and just started riding the board with wheels, reminiscent of the famous skateboard scene in the 1985 film Back to the Future. By the early 1960s, skateboarding started luring participants from the surfer scene. In 1962 a southern California surf shop, Val Surf, began making its own brand of skateboards and struck a deal with Chicago Roller Skate Company for the wheels. The skateboards began to attract everyday surfers who could use the boards when they weren’t in the water, and thus the term “sidewalk surfer” was coined. Additionally, skateboarding gained popularity when Larry Stevenson, publisher of Surf Guide, promoted it in his monthly magazine. In 1963, Stevenson made the first professional skateboards using the Makaha brand and organized the first known skateboarding contest. That same year saw an evolution in skateboard design with the use of clay (also known as composite) wheels that replaced treacherous metal ones. Moving ahead, in 1964 surf and sailing entrepreneur Hobart “Hobie” Alter joined forces with Vita-Pakt company to make a line of Hobie skateboards; the Hobie line also sponsored several contests and professional skaters. Later that summer, the musical group Jan and Dean performed “Sidewalk Surfin” on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, an event which helped further popularize skateboarding with mainstream society. In 1965, the skateboarding sport peaked as manufacturers tried to keep up with the demand, cranking out an estimated 50 million skateboards between 1963 and 1965. In May, the world’s first skatepark, Surf City in Tucson, Arizona opened to the public..
Antique Spode Coffee Can c1802 Rare Pattern 441, Early English Porcelain
Posted by admin On October 25, 2025
A very rare early Spode coffee’can’ (cup / mug), dating to circa 1802, decorated in the striking pattern 441. This elegant design features a salmon-pink ground with intricate gilt scrolls and stylised foliage, framed by fine gold bands. The interior is left plain, highlighting the richness of the exterior decoration. This pattern was introduced at the very beginning of the 19th century and is recorded in the original Spode pattern books. Examples are illustrated on the specialist reference site Antique Spode, where it is noted as one of Spode’s most attractive early gilded designs. Spode, founded in Stoke-on-Trent by Josiah Spode in the late 18th century, played a pivotal role in developing fine English porcelain, including the introduction of bone china. Early decorated pieces such as this coffee can reflect the refinement and innovation that made Spode internationally renowned. Condition: Very good, clean antique condition. No cracks, chips or restoration. Some expected wear to the gilding, particularly around the rim and central band, consistent with age and use. Dimensions: Height: 6.5 cm (2.6 in) Width (including handle): 8.5 cm (3.3 in) Diameter: 6.25 cm (2.5 in) Unmarked, as is typical for this early period. A fine piece of early Georgian Spode porcelain – highly collectable and a wonderful example for any serious Spode or English porcelain collection. ? Comes beautifully packaged in a gift box – ready to gift or display! If you have any questions, just message me – I’m always happy to help.
One Of The Most Important Pieces Of Early English Porcelain To Feature On The Roadshow
Posted by admin On October 24, 2025
Check Out These Early American Printed Medical Books
Posted by admin On October 24, 2025
Rare Antique Uncle Willie Cigar Band From Early 20th Century
Posted by admin On October 23, 2025
Rare Sundial Portable c1680 by Chapotot Paris Early Butterfield Type Compass
Posted by admin On October 23, 2025
Exceptionally rare portable sundial c1680 by Louis Chapotot Paris of the Butterfield type with fully engraved compass. A near perfect example brass sundial made by the well known firm of Chapotot of Paris, of quality surely surpassing Butterfield itself. An important and fashionable tool for travelers to regularly set their early watches, which were less accurate. Features a hinged, adjustable bird-shaped gnomon, a recessed compass, and an octagonal plate engraved with multiple hour scales for different latitudes. The octagonal plate measures 64 cm L x 57 cm W x 8.9 cm. The compass card is marked with the cardinal points, N, S, ES and OU. The outer band is in Roman numerals, I through XII and the two inner bands are in Arabic numerals 1 through 12. The folding adjustable gnomon is in the form of a bird with a scale of 40, 50 and 60 degrees of the sun’s altitude on its edge. Inside the three bands it is signed with the maker’s name, CHAPOTOT A PARIS. On the reverse are twenty cities, each with their altitude including the important Londres, plus Paris, Marseille, Amsterdam, Vienne, Rome, Turin, Naples… See images which form part of the description. The compass card bowl has a superbly engraved floral rosette design. There is a support leg at the bottom end to balance the dial when laid on a flat surface. Complete with blue shagrine leather case velvet lined. Downsizing collection and a very reluctant sale. Investment potential and one for the true horological connoiser.
An antique early Georgian North Yorkshire oak dresser base with pot board
Posted by admin On October 22, 2025
An antique early Georgian North Yorkshire oak dresser base with pot board. Dating to the early 1700s. Fresh to market and sourced from just outside Harrogate. Well built in thick timber and using peg construction, this is a wonderful robust example. With stunning time worn deep polished patina, and central silhouette leg. The branded maker’s initials W. R present to the dresser front is a charming detail. The slatted end panels are an interesting and more unusual feature. Its design is certainly more inline with that of a more rural aesthetic. The pot board base makes this ideal to take centre stage in a kitchen interior. The hefty English oak has developed a deep warm hue which is very attractive. The small losses and knots in the timber to the top have become deeply polished, illustrating its long life of use. A perfect piece for any cottage or country home. The boards to the interior are particularly thick and chamfered. Another nice detail this wonderful piece boasts. The top has naturally warped gently which really does give even more character to the dresser. This does not effect use, more so empathise it’s significant age. There is a small circular recess to the front apron, most likely where a coin would have been inset. Possibly from when the piece was originally made. Given this was common place with other pieces of treen and some furniture during this period, this explanation seems very reasonable. Widest point – 166.5cm. Height – 96.3cm. Depth – 57.3cm. Front aperture height – 60.8cm. Interior depth – 51cm. Interior width – 151.8cm. Structurally sound and ready to use. No signs of repair or restoration. Wear and tear commensurate with age. Some evidence of minor non active historic wood worm. Although this is surprising very little considering the age of the dresser. This has been treated additionally for peace of mind. A historic small gap has formed between the two planks which form the top. This is to be expected. A single historic small timber infill to either end is present, this is where the dresser top would have dropped into place. A nice original untouched piece of Georgian rural oak furniture. Collection in person available by appointment only from our showroom.
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Blue & White Printed Plate Rare Antique Warrior
Posted by admin On October 22, 2025
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Blue & White Printed Plate Rare Antique Warrior. With a very dense Chinese-style garden scene at center surrounded by a strip border including a mounted warrior, an archer hunting birds, a bridge and small buildings, and more. Found in a recent house clearance. It’s in very very good condition for it’s age. No chips or cracks, just some scratches and surface wear to the back as shown. The front is in remarkably good condition. A rare find, I cannot find another example of this online available. Measures 24.5cm diameter. Please see my other items.