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A Quality Deskset
Within this embossed velvet box lies a supreme quality desk-set. Engraved & Gilt Desk Set, attributed to Mosley, London, c.1860 Of superior quality, this set is made to impress. From the shape of the letter-opener and the detail of the engraving, it was ‘exotic’, reflecting the riches of the Eastern cultures – it would not…
Pearlshell ‘tooth’ shaped pendant, c.1900
Interesting mother-of-pearl pendant, carved in the shape of a tooth or claw, in silvered metal mount. Circa 1900 5cm
Victorian Pearlshell brooch, flower bouquet, c.1880
Victorian mother-of-pearl brooch, the oval form carved as a flower bouquet within a rim of leaves. Circa 1880 excellent condition
Pearlshell brooch, hand holding a bird on branch, c.1870
Victorian mother-of-pearl brooch, well carved with an openwork panel of a hand holding a bird on a branch. Circa 1870 5×2.5cm Old replacement pin & in great condition
Coalport Imaricoffee cup & saucer, London shape, circa 1825
Coalport London shaped coffee cup & saucer painted in a bright Imari pattern. Circa 1825 saucer 14cm Excellent condition.
French porcelain Veilleuse teapot stand, Castle with Nuns & soldier panel, c. 1820
French porcelain ‘Veilleuse’ (teapot stand), modelled as a castle turret with gilt upper & lower, well painted with two scenes, one of a landscape, the other with a curious scene of Nuns & a soldier. Paris porcelain, c. 1820 D: 12cm gilt restored, teapot absent
Victorian Walnut Jacobean style barley twist chair with green velvet, circa 1870
Victorian walnut bedroom chair on the Jacobean style, with barley twist supports flanking a tall padded back, on cabriole legs with green velvet upholstery. Circa 1870 H: 100 W: 46 D: 41 Great condition
Victorian gold mounted opal stickpin, late 19th century
Victorian Opal stickpin, mounted on a shaped gallery & long pin. Unmarked, but probably Australian 9ct gold, the opal a fine coloured specimen, circa 1895 “Hold on” USA patent 13009 to the stick-pin holder, opal aprox. 12x8mm, stick mount 7.5cm signs of age, stone good
Pair of ‘Georgian’ cut glass candlesticks, circa 1910
Pair of Edwardian cut glass candlesticks, in the Georgian manner, with star cut base, faceted stems and urn shape sconce. Circa 1910 25cm high excellent condition with minor wear to base & rims, no chips
