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Stunning and Very Unusual Chinese Hand Painted Blue & White Tennis Set, cup and footed saucer with fluted area for cake or biscuit. Beautifully painted with Rabbits and foliage. Marked to base with six character mark. Very Good overall vintage or antique condition. Some age related wear to gilding in places, marks to glazing/porcelain (especially inside cup), and tiny hairline just appearing from rim for a few mm. From smoke and pet free home. Please look carefully at the photographs provided as these form part of the description and are for your visual information. Any questions don’t hesitate to ask.

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Here we have for sale a rare and early pair of fully adzed Robert “Mouseman” Thompson bookends. Both sport the signature mouse with the earlier “heart shape” tails, which dates them into the 1940s. They are both in very good original condition and have been given a very light clean and nourished and protected by the application of several coats of Gilboy’s beeswax polish, which is a 100% organic and natural product. The grain on both matches when placed side by side, which shows that they are a natural pair carved from a single block of wood, as does the matching patination. The golden medulary rays to the side of each radiate out to add a touch of distinction and show they were carved from the very best part of the tree. To note they may have been dropped at some time in the past as there are a couple of nicks and nibbles to the edges of the rims and the tail of one mouse has had a small bash. It is not unusual to find earlier Mouseman pieces with older minor damage as they were made some 80 years ago, in a time when Mouseman was made to be used, not consigned to display cabinets. Likely these fell off the desk years ago, or something similar. The damage is minor and to be expected from pieces that have been regularly handled, nevertheless needs pointing out. (I have tried to show this in close up on the last two of the photos, so please view them carefully, along with all the others, to see condition). They are a lovely colour, medium fumed with a rich dark aged patina. The mice are pleasantly plump, animated and very skillfully carved. These earlier made bookends rarely come onto the market and are desirable, sought after collectors’ items. Dimensions are each H15.1cm x W9cm x D9.1cm approx. Please view all the photos carefully.

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This early rare antique cast iron balance scale, measuring 17 inches in length and marked “5Kg, ” is a highly decorative piece perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any space. Made in the United States by the maker “Early Balanced Scale, ” this authentic mercantile scale would have been used for weighing groceries, pharmacy items, and general store inventory. With its heavy brass construction and functioning counter-balance design, this scale is not only functional but also a true collector’s item for those with a passion for antique weights and measures.

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3″ tall by 4″ wide is this early original rare press glass Scottie dog inkwell. Maintains what appears to be original paint, eyes appear to be crystal sequins of sort. Hinged collar maintains original chrome or silver plating? (needs a little manipulation to close tight, should be an easy fix) appears to be free of chips or cracks.

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97″ tall x 12″ wide. This early 18th century antique tapestry border is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of antique textiles. The intricate design and antique finish add to its allure, making it a unique and valuable piece for any home or collection. The rare nature of this item bodes well for those seeking something truly special to add to their decor or display.

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Early Worcester Hibiscus Pattern Tea Bowl & Saucer c1758 Antique Georgian Rare For your perusal, a lovely tea bowl and saucer made by Worcester. Each is decorated with scroll emblems, large flowers, trailing vines and insects. These pieces date to circa 1758, so early for Worcester. This pattern is known as Hibiscus or Honeysuckle. The pieces are in good condition, especially for their age. The pattern is good with some rubbing & wear in places. There are some firing, age & usage marks & frit in the glaze, which are normal in ceramics of this age. There are some small losses to the base rims. The tea bowl has a loss & associated firing imperfection to the top rim. Please see photos as these form part of the description. The approximate measurements are: Tea bowl: 4.2cm tall & 7.5cm top diameter; Saucer: just under 12.5cm top diameter. Please see my other listings for more, mostly ceramic, pieces. I package everything in the best way I can to protect against breakages, however, I can’t take responsibility for items lost or damaged during transit. Thank you for looking and happy shopping.

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EARLY ENGLISH DELFT DISH – KING CHARLES ROYAL COLLECTION (RARE) FACSIMILE. Large and rare copy of the celebrated charger circa 1680 – 1700 that is in the Royal Collection. Large stunning and faultless, displays very well indeed.

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Early 1900s British carriage top hat?? rack, has its original brass & rope netting, couple of holes, please study photos for condition, has only had brush/wipe off & good polish with linseed oil, did original have 6 hooks of the brass variety. Amazing stories it could tell, be great piece either in barbers shop entrance, hat shop, hat collector display, antique train collector or for that movie prop piece from Harry Potter, only 1, has been dry stored for decades. Start its new stories, big piece, any questions please ask, thanks for looking.

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5 tall is this early original enameled brass both outer and inner bud vase. Just the most amazing transparent bright lime green striated color tone enameled brass Art Deco vase. And also just as amazing is it is in great condition free of cracks spidering or chips, for such a fragile vase. PS: The color factor is extreme as far as attractiveness!!

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Early Rare Antique Roswell Kimberly Mantle Clock Ansonia Serviced & Running. Here is a nice condition, rare to find, early American 30 hour mantle clock that was made by Roswell Kimberly, at Ansonia, Conn. USA in the 1840’s. We wound it up for a test run and find that It is running and gonging properly. This is a highly collectible clock right from our collection. Note: Roswell Kimberly is mentioned as one of the earlist clockmakers at Ansonia, CT. Making clocks when Anson Phelps Ansonia Clock Co. Was still producing brass and copper while building his industrial park complex, which he named Ansonia in1844. The case is very nice with the original label still inside. There is some neat looking age/stress cracking on the left side of the case and a small amount of veneer repair and restoration work, but overall the case, as well as the painted dial, is much nicer than you usually find on a 180 year old clock. It also comes with the original club style hands, and what looks to be the original pendulum. The case measurements at the longest points are 20 ¾” high x 11″ wide x 4 deep. This clock comes complete with the pendulum and a key. This helps ensure that the new owner will have a satisfying experience. Be very sure to save all packaging material if there is a problem. All sales are final, so please be sure that you will be happy by reviewing the pictures and descriptions that we provide. We honestly want you to be happy. It is nearly impossible to find one in “mint” condition. If a clock has damage from misuse, it will be noted. Once in awhile we do offer other types of antiques and collectibles for sale, but mainly clocks are what we’re about. We are a very small, family run enterprise.. Ben handles all repairs in house. He has been restoring clocks since 1976, and a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors since 1978. Jen and Lana handle all of the pictures, listings, marketing and design, as well as some of the restoration work. We definitely don’t want any bad feedbacks, so we try to describe everything exactly as it is and if we do something wrong, we will make it right. We do not use our computers on Sunday, the Lord’s day, but will answer any emails Monday through Saturday and although we do not expect any problems, we will do whatever we can to resolve any issues. Honesty is always the best policy. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.

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