A VERY EARLY VICTORIAN SQUARE FRAMED SCREW MICROMETER WITH BREUGET FINE ADJUSTMENT 0-20 ON THE BARREL O-100 ON THE ADJUSTER BY C SHEFF MAY? ESSLINGEN POSSIBLY GERMAN BY CARL MAHR CIRCA 1861- 1900 ALL SEEMS TO BE WORKING 3 5/8 LONG IF THERE’S ANYTHING THAT YOU WANT IN PARTICULAR PLEASE ASK I MAY HAVE WHAT YOUR’E AFTER DISPATCH IS THREE DAYS BUT MOST OFTEN EARLIER PLEASE READ SERIOUSLY NOT A JOKE I WAS TOLD LAST YEAR THAT I DID HAVE A FEW STROKES IN JULY AMAZINGLY FOR ME NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE AND I STILL DONT KNOW WHY!
Antique Rare c1816 Sunderland Pink Lustre Jug Early Scott Version Union Jack Peg Leg Sailors Toasting. A rare and highly evocative Sunderland pink lustre jug dating to circa 1816, produced during the earliest and most desirable period of North East English commemorative ceramics. Crafted in creamware and richly decorated with hand-applied pink lustre, this jug belongs to a particularly small and sought-after group of early “Scott Version” wares, created in the years immediately following the Napoleonic Wars when patriotic sentiment and romantic maritime literature were at their height. One side is printed with a mariner’s verse known to collectors as the Scott Version, a poetic variant influenced by the literary style popularised by Sir Walter Scott and his contemporaries. The wording differs from the more commonly encountered Sunderland verses of later decades, adopting a ballad-like cadence that reflects themes of faith, fate, and divine protection at sea. Framed within a delicate floral border, the verse remains clear and legible, functioning both as decoration and as a devotional prayer intended to safeguard sailors on their voyages. The opposing side features a lively and unusually detailed sailor scene that is rarely encountered at this early date. A group of sailors are shown toasting, smoking pipes, and celebrating around a drum in a moment of camaraderie and relief. One figure is depicted with a peg leg, an especially atmospheric and poignant detail that adds narrative depth and realism, hinting at the personal cost of naval service. Most striking of all, the merry trio of’jack-tars’ are shown posing proudly against a raised Union Jack, a rarely portrayed motif. This celebratory image strongly situates the jug in the immediate post-war period, evoking relief, victory, and national pride following Britain’s naval successes. The imagery resonates closely with the spirit of contemporary patriotic verse, including Thomas Campbell’s celebrated 1801 poem “Ye Mariners of England, ” which glorified the endurance of the British flag and navy. The combination of verse, imagery, and lustre decoration places this jug firmly within the earliest lineage of this transfer tradition, predating the later Crimean War revival of similar motifs and making it significantly rarer than most surviving examples. The jug is further enhanced by its high-quality pink “splash” lustre, applied in a soft, cloud-like marbling rather than the heavier blotching seen on later or lesser wares. The lustre wraps the rim, handle, and spout with a vivid metallic iridescence, indicating a refined and carefully executed production. The form itself is robust and well balanced, with a shaped pouring spout and a gracefully curved handle, and it displays subtle glaze patina and hand-finished character consistent with genuine early 19th-century manufacture. The lustre retains excellent depth of colour and sheen, with only minor surface wear consistent with age. The transfer prints remain crisp and well defined, a notable survival for a jug of this period. Sunderland lustre jugs that combine an early Scott-inspired verse with a celebratory maritime scene, a peg-leg sailor, and the rare inclusion of the Union Jack are exceptionally scarce. Originally intended as functional household wares and sentimental keepsakes, they are now prized as works of folk art and as tangible records of Britain’s maritime, literary, and social history. This jug displays beautifully as a standalone decorative object and represents a particularly strong and characterful example of early Sunderland lustreware at its finest. W 16cm across the handle, H c.
Rare Early Original G R V Wall Mounted Post Box in excellent condition. It has been restored to its original condition no damage or cracks to the original box. It has its original internal letter cage. Original Chubb lock with 3 original Chubb keys. Original enamel place plate with tab holder and 4 enamel day tabs. It has its original brass lock cover that works with the snib on the key to turn it. The overall size is 33 inches tall x 14 inches wide x 12 inches deep set in to wall. ALLEN & Co LONDON. All measurements are approx. This post box is a WB110 Small High Cipher. For more information contact peter on 07802698691. COLLECTION FROM SY134JD WHITCHURCH SHROPSHIRE. Of my post box and nautical collection.
Offering this large wood pantry storage box. Measures 15″ T 14.5″ D. This is a unique size box with a great early nail construction and a beautiful original bittersweet color paint. Appears had a lid at one time but is no longer. Displays nicely as the bottom of a stack or even as an early make do trash bin or great with large floral dried goods. So many uses for this unique slender large box. Phenomenal piece for your homes collection and decor. Expect some wood abrasions and imperfections consistent with age and use.
Original Antique Maps and Prints. Rare Antique Print-TOPOGRAPHY-RIPON-YORKSHIRE-EARLY LITHOGRAPHY-Nicholson-1821. Description: Printed by Hullmandel in London for the set “Lithographic impressions of sketches from nature”, Rare. Artists and Engravers: Made by’Francis Nicholson’ after own design. Subject: Antique print, titled:’Ripon, Yorkshire. View of Ripon in Yorkshire. Condition: Very good, given age. Please study scan carefully. Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 44 x 28.7 cm. Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 17.3 x 11.3 inch. Medium: Lithograph on Wove paper. Watermark: 1816 Location: TPCLA-E6-42. ThePrintsCollector – LaurentiusOldMasterPrints Frans Laurentius Margo van Latum – van Dongen, Frank van Latum Located in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) – The Netherlands. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. FIND SIMILAR ITEMS IN OUR STORE. Visit our Store: we would like to invite you to review similar items in our Store or to browse through all other items in our Store. We are confident that you will find very special unique antique maps and prints in our Store. It is our privilege to have you as a customer. Combined orders are possible!
For sale is a rare and exquisite museum antique Persian hookah (shisha) pipe head, originating from Shiraz and dating to the early 19th century. This intricately handcrafted piece is made of solid silver and features ornate repoussé and chased designs depicting figures, animals, floral patterns, royal and symbolic motifs. The craftsmanship reflects the rich artistic heritage of Qajar-era Persia. Origin: Middle Eastern Shiraz, Persian. Date: Early 1800s (Qajar Period). Material: Solid silver with chain and hanging charms. Height: 10 Inches (25 CM) X 3.5 Inches at top (8.5 CM) and 1.8 inches at bottom. Condition: Very good antique condition with a beautiful patina; signs of use as expected from a piece of this age (see photos for details). Upper Chamber: Finely pierced rim with tree-of-life motifs flanked by human figures in traditional Persian attire, possibly depicting scenes of celebration or storytelling. Ornamental cut-outs and chased foliage give the top an airy, regal look. Middle Section: Adorned with narrative scenes including a mounted figure with a horn, and attendants holding fish and birds – potentially referencing prosperity or festivity. Lower Section: Features a fluted base with hanging chains, bells, and tokens – typical of ceremonial or noble hookahs used in elite gatherings. Interior: Perforated bowl for tobacco or herbal mixtures, showing signs of genuine historical use with darkened patina inside. This type of Persian silver hookah head is extremely rare, especially in such well-preserved condition. Often reserved for aristocracy or nobility, this item would have been a centrepiece in courtly gatherings or private salons of the elite during the Qajar period. Collectors of Islamic, Persian, or Middle Eastern antiques. Interior decorators seeking authentic antique pieces. Hookah enthusiasts and cultural historians.
Antique Brass J Gardner Syringe c1870 RARE early Scottish medical instrument. 32 Forrest Road Edinburgh. Marked J Gardner prior to the company using J Gardner & Son. Rare item as these were not produced in great numbers at the time in Scotland. These were a reputable surgical medical instrument company operating. From the early 1800s as J Gardner until it became J Garner & Son in 1866. Some wear marks syringe still plunges with no issues.
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