Feel free to message us with the items you are interested in, and we’ll get back to you with the details! Thank you for shopping with us! Rare Antique Button Hook Hammer Shaped Unusual. The button hook is perfect for collectors of sewing items and button hooks and is a great addition to any collection. It is a beautiful piece that tells a story of the past and will intrigue any antiques enthusiast. It measures about 3.2cm x 8.5cm long. It is in good condition for its age, with visible signs of age and usage. It will need a good cleaning. Please take a look at all the photos to see the condition. All my Goods are described as accurately and honestly as possible. But it is virtually impossible to 100% portray the item’s colours in a picture on the web. Colours can vary, and your monitor’s screen resolution can affect shading.
About the Baleen Handle: Baleen – historically known as whalebone – is not bone, but a natural keratin material taken from the mouths of Baleen whales. In the 18th century it was prized for its exceptional strength, flexibility and resistance to heat, making it ideal for hot-liquid serving implements such as toddy ladles. Its use firmly dates this piece to the Georgian period, as baleen largely disappeared from domestic production by the early 19th century. Surviving original baleen-handled examples are now increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors. This example qualifies fully under antique exemptions and is legal to sell as a pre-1947 historic object. Construction & Features The hand-raised white metal bowl is inset with a genuine George II silver halfcrown, a desirable decorative feature reflecting the period fashion for coin-set domestic wares. The bowl is finished with a fine applied beaded rim, giving visual weight and refinement. The long twisted baleen handle is fitted with a correct tubular silver metal ferrule, confirming original period construction rather than later replacement. At approximately 38.5cm in length, this is an impressively sized ladle with strong visual presence, ideal for display. Together these elements create a striking example of Georgian tavernware craftsmanship and early British drinking culture. Condition & Authenticity This is an original 18th century working object and retains honest signs of historic use. Period splits to either side of the pouring spout. Rim separation consistent with long-term hot liquid service (see photographs). Surface patina and tool marks consistent with hand manufacture These are typical survivorship features found on genuine toddy ladles and reflect the stresses of repeated hot punch use over nearly three centuries. Importantly:? No modern solder repairs? No reshaping? No artificial restoration? Original form retained The ladle is therefore offered as a collector and display piece, not for liquid service. Historical Context Toddy ladles were used to serve hot punch mixtures in Georgian Britain, a central feature of domestic entertaining and tavern culture. Examples with baleen handles and silver coin inserts were considered prestige household items and were often retained as heirlooms. Today they are collected for their craftsmanship, scarcity and strong connection to 18th century social history. 38.5cm. Offered as decorative collector’s piece.
For sale is a rare set of Antique sport goggles. The container reads in French; “The Ocean Glasses, for Terrestrial or Aerial Sport” They appear to be made entirely of fabric, metal, and glass. Lenses are securely set in the rims. They appear to be in solid condition with everything intact. They even come with the original case. They are about 6 inches wide and fold nicely into their box. Please check all photos for detailed condition. Please check out my other antique and collectible listings.
A Rare Early Georgian Britannia Silver PEN TRAY Hallmarked London 1716 Maker Ha. No splits or repairs. A couple of really tiny dings to the base. Not out of shape are really good hallmarked for it’s age. Initials as shown to the centre. I no longer send to the USA. 15.5cm x 7.0cm.
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. Loading...X
