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An exceptionally striking and unusually tall antique carved oak hall chair with cherub cresting and barley twist supports. A magnificent antique carved oak hall chair of impressive presence, featuring a tall 118 cm back, richly detailed hand-carved decoration, bold barley twist uprights, and an eye-catching cherub-and-flower crest rail. This is a highly decorative and atmospheric piece, ideal for collectors of Gothic, Renaissance Revival, Jacobean Revival, or ecclesiastical-style furniture. The chair has a dramatic silhouette, with carved foliate openwork throughout the back, turned barley twist supports, and detailed cresting with cherub figures supporting a central flowerhead. It has a strong sculptural quality that gives it real statement impact in any interior. In my opinion, this is an early to mid-19th century piece, or at the very least a genuinely old hand-carved chair in that tradition, showing excellent age, character, and patina. It is certainly not a modern reproduction. I have intentionally left the chair in its original condition to preserve its authenticity and aged character. The upholstery is worn and fragile, consistent with age, and could be replaced if desired, although it adds to the original feel of the piece. Condition: The chair is in honest antique condition with clear signs of age. There is historic woodworm present (now inactive), and an old repair to one leg. As a result, there is some movement/looseness in the structure, particularly around the front/leg area. For this reason, the chair is best suited as a decorative or display piece rather than for regular everyday seating. It displays beautifully and has excellent presence, but would benefit from structural reinforcement if intended for frequent use. A rare and characterful antique with strong visual appeal. The underside and construction also show old fixing methods including upholstery tacks / nails, along with signs of age and earlier repair work consistent with a long life. All of this adds to the authenticity of the piece rather than detracting from it. Approximate dimensions: Height: 118 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 40 cm A rare and highly decorative antique chair with huge visual presence, superb carving, and the kind of untouched originality that is getting harder to find. An ideal piece for country house, Gothic, historic, theatrical, collector, or curated interior settings. Come in touch for a quote please. Antique carved oak hall chair, cherub chair, barley twist chair, gothic hall chair, gothic revival chair, renaissance revival chair, jacobean revival chair, victorian carved chair, ecclesiastical chair, antique decorative chair, high back antique chair, carved oak chair, hall seat, occasional chair, statement chair, country house furniture, original antique chair, museum style furniture, hand carved oak chair, antique gothic furniture.

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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.

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RARE antique Wedgwood creamware soup tureen from the early 19th century (the mark in the back indicates a date before 1860). Wonderful condition, with no major chips, no cracks, and no repairs (see photos and details below). Large soup tureen/ lidded dish in a beautiful rust, black and gold pattern. Comfortably holds 3 qt of a gallon of water (4 qt when filled up to the brink). Truly beautiful piece for an antique collection! I also have antique Wedgwood soup tureen and gravy dish in the same exact pattern, so please check out my other listings! CONDITION: excellent for the age, with no major chips, no cracks and no repairs. A few small old chips on the bottom edge of the base (see close-up photo). Fine crazing throughout (not noticeable) and mild antique staining (not really noticeable either). Only small amount of gilt wear except for a heavy wear of the gold on the handles; the rest of design basically looks perfect (see photos). Nice and clean, free of dust, marks and sticker residues. Remarkable condition for an item that is around 200 years old! Size: 12.75″ long x 10.4″ wide x 8 tall. Weight: 4 lb 12 oz.

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Stunning Very Rare George III Foot Maple Occasional Table. FIGURED FIELD-MAPLE CENTRE TABLE stunning quality. Measures 65cm across 50cm in height.

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Absolutely gorgeous early 20c wood printing block with intricate paisley design. Very good condition for age. Has been hung on wall. Lovely textile printing history and beautiful decorative object. Has been hung and looks fantastic. 31 cms by 26 cms with a depth of 5 cms.

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Delve into the elegance of the past with this rare collection of early 1800s silver-plated items, featuring coffee and tea pots alongside matching hot water jugs. Each piece embodies the sophistication of the Georgian era, with its characteristic pattern and style that remain as chic today as they were back then. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, these silver plate antiques represent a period of exquisite design and craftsmanship. Perfect for collectors or as a statement addition to any table setting, these pieces are a testament to the timeless allure of antique silverware. Measurements tall one 31.5cm high and shorter one 27.5cm tall.

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Stunning Red and gold enamel on Silver ladies small fob ball watch. Silver mark stamped on the top ring. We are clearing a room. This has been in a drawer for decades. It goes a bit while but needs attention to the winding. It seems to go tight. And only winds a fraction then it is tight. But does seem to tick a short while. Fabulous enamel stunning condition. It does look pretty mint. But does not work. Because it’s so stunning condition it is worth it just for the wearability if it at all could not be fixed. We are clearing a storeroom and will be listing a lot more of old vintage items. As well as large lots of vintage silver jewellery and various. No offers at the price.

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IT WEIGHS APPROX 9 LBS AND IS APPROX 4 INCHES OR 10 CM IN DIAMETER CIRCUMFERENCE IS APPROX 32CM OR 12 3/8 INCHES IT HAS A WONDERFUL ORIGINAL PATINA TO IT FROM BEING HANDLED OVER THE YEARS RARELY SEEN IN THIS CONDITION AS MOST ARE FOUND AT SEA AND BREAK APART AFTER TIME ITS A GREAT EXAMPLE.

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