FurnitureMiscellaneous Antiques
| Title Antique birch Treen needlecases. One in the form of a lighthouse the other as a mushroom | |
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Often referred to treen the making or small ornate wooden objects for household use, these two collectable needle cases or trinket boxes are made from solid birch. One is in the shape of a lighthouse complete with enhanced lense. The turned top unscrews from its tapering base to reveal a hollowed out needle case inside. The second is in the shape of a mushroom, the top ideal as support for embroidery. The handle is engraved with a leafy branch and the words "Himmelbjerget" or Sky Mountain. It is one of the highest geological peaks in Denmark and has been a tourist destination for centuries. The top of the mushroom can be pulled off the base to reveal a needle case hollowed out inside.
Lighthouse Dimensions Height 8cm Width 2.5 cm
Mushroom Dimensions Height 11cm Width 6 cm
Weight combined about 100 grams
Scandinavian late 19th
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| Title French Louis XV style mahogany and ormolu miniature jewellery chest | |
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Often referred to as an Apprentice piece, this cute three drawer French chest in the Louis XV manner. Each serpentine shaped drawer with ormolu mounted , hand painted Angelika Kaufmann porcelain medallions and matching mounts and escutcheons. A steel key is supplied to and locks each drawer with original locks. Good original patina to polished finish. Pieces of this size are very rare and highly sought after by the collector and are ideal for jewellery , watches or other valuable treasures.
Dimensions Height 33cm Width 35 cm depth 22 cm
French late 19th
century
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| Title Swedish Gustavian antique painted pine pedestal stand with antique painted finish. | |
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Description Antique solid pine architectural column pedestal or sculpture stand. The rectangular shaped top sits on a framed four side panel column with stepped base. A rarity for any neoclassical interior, this pedestal still retains its original Swedish country painted finish and has nice original patina, unrestored and in very good condition for its age. It would suit uses such as a stand for a marble sculpture, clock or an impressive candelabra lamp. Swedish 19th century in the 18th century Gustavian manner
Dimensions: Height overall : 122 cm Width : 40cm Depth : 31cm Footprint of top platform:
33x23cm
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| Title HUGE Italian Overdoor gouache Painting Rennaissance faun | |
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Dimensions Height 82cm Width 138cm
Ornate Italian late 18th century painting on parchment. Possibly an overdoor painting featuring a faun with pan pipes and a downward gaze, surrounded by gorgeous acanthus scrolls. This is the style that influenced noted English designers like Adams and Sheraton and dates from circa 1770 . The hand painted watercolours and gouache on paper in later carved and gilt Louis XVI frame and under glass ( note refections in the glass. This may have been a panel for an impressive salon.....imaging the rest of the palace!
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| Title A hand made solid wooden sailing ship with laminated wooden hull | |
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Dimensions Height 78cm, length 100 cm Width 16 cm
A hand made wooden model of a twin mask sailing ship , complete with stitched canvas sails, pulleys etc and deck details. The hull is constructed of many pieced of timber glued together then shaped. Complete with solid oak stand 20th century |
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| Title Very rare Swedish mangle board in solid oak 18th century | |
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Dimensions overall Height 10 cm Length 81cm Width 17
Original Swedish mangle board used to dry and flatten linen without ironing. Traditionally these types of boards were made for by the groom who would give this to his bride as a mark of honour. Unusual that this is made of a single piece of solid oak . Even the craved handle and raised section underneath has all been carved from one block, indicating the groom's dedication to his bride to be. Nice original patina and restrained design. A hand wrought iron hook at the top allows for traditional hanging for display. Even rarer is that the oak is nice and smooth and not covered in later applied carved and painted designs. Wet Linen would be wrapped around a large rolling pin and the mangleboard would move over back and forth, smoothing the linen and flattening it nicely.
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| Title Heavy life size bronze torso of an ancient goddess Diana or Artemis, on later pedestal base | |
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Dimensions
Height 153cm Width 35 cm Pedestal height 71cm
An impressive heavy cast bronze statue torso of the Ancient Greek Goddess Artemis known in Roman times as Diana . The sculptor has captured the female form in a most delicate way, completely clad, her figure is draped in cloth accentuating the feminine curves. The bronze statue is mounted onto a painted timber pedestal with carved details. Age and origin unknown
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| Title French Empire 1820 Gilt Bronze lady Victory Lamp with later Electric wiring and painted wooden base | |
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Dimensions bronze and base height 58cm Overall width 40cm Overall depth 30 cm
French Empire Gilt bronze lamp
with maiden electrified. This beautiful gilt bronze Ormolu Charles X period
bronze is mounted on a faux Sienna Marble base and later shade
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| Title Large French Empire watergilt carved wood curtain swag wreaths 1810 | |
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Dimensions W 45 cm D 9 cm
A set of three hand carved and gilded wreaths for curtain rail swags of impressive size design. Completely original gilding with real gold leaf, these wreaths would date from around 1810 and would have held curtain rails as per image . one wreath has damage to the top carved wood ribbon loop but everything else is in excellent condition. perfect for that parissian chic look and great for Swedish neoclassical interiors too. More images available.
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| Title Antique Italian profusely carved and watergilt Rococo Torchere 193cm tall | |
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Dimensions Height 193 cm Width 44 cm Depth 44 cm
A beautiful well carved Italian torchere or candelabra stand of superb proportions. This unique piece is very well carved from solid wood and still retains its original gold leaf 19th century finish . It has been electrified at a later date.
Provenance: purchased from the importer : Bunda antiques
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| Title Rare cast pireced work Schinkel design Berlin Iron pen vase | |
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Dimensions Height 10cm Diameter 8cm One for the collection of rare Berliner Eisen antiques. This genuine antique 1820's unique vase or urn has pierced carved sides and is of a beautiful waisted shape and raised on three lion paw feet in the Ancient Roman manner. Superb casting includes Prussian eagles and acanthus scrollwork and would most probably have been made in Biedermeier era Berlin. No foundry stamps but definitely first 1/4 of the 19th century. You may see similar examples at the MAK in Vienna or the SCHINKEL museum in Berlin. The design is by the famous Prussian Royal Court architect Karl Friedrich SCHINKEL. Origin : Berlin 1820
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| Title Magnificent hand made Replica of the Ancient Egyptian chest found in Tutankhamun's tomb | |
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Dimensions height 97 cm Width 55 cm Depth 43 cm A Unique and unusual chest on stand, made of Australian red cedar and ebonised and parcel gilding. The ebonised cedar frame hand painted with exact hierogliphics as found during the excavations of the Pharao's tomb. A unique piece of history made by a master craftsman. The top lift lid with gilded handles , These were originally intended to be tied and sealed with the Pharaohs seal for closure. Note the fine cast ankh fretwork below the case.
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| Title Very large original hand beated large bowl of cauldron shape | |
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Dimensions overall Height 21 cm Bowl Depth 14 cm Width across bowl 33
cm
Original hand beaten solid brass caudron with applied design and with shaped lip. the solid brass handles applied with hot rivetts . Perfect for a focus piece for the centre of a kitchen ladden with fruits and flowers. Nickle plated for longevity.
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| Title Large solid brass and blonde oak captains tray blonde oak | |
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Dimensions Width 41cm Height 8cm Length 74cm A large solid brass serving tray with intergated handles and pireced gallery. The blonde oak platform secured by brass polished frame within the gallery. The brass indicates a Regency style naval origin and practical pierced gallery is ideal for holding plates and glasses in place in heavy seas. English late 19th early 20th century Weight 3kg.
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| Title French Glazed genuine ANDUZE barrel shaped urn with saucer or lid. | |
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Width : 30 cm Height 52 cm Depth 30 cm
A French hand made terracotta Anduze urn with signed medallion centre in sienna glaze. Possibly a pickle jar or fermenter, complete with drip saucer/lid. This urn is in perfect condition and would make a beautiful umbrella stand. Signed "produit de ANDUZE"
France circa 1970
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| Title French antique pine pickle barrel, 19th century Provence | |
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Dimensions
Width : 32 cm Height 63 cm Internal diameter 24cm
An antique pine pickling barrel or fermenter with beechwood hoops
Perfect as an umbrella stand or for holding household utensils. Provence France 19th
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| Title Pair carved Scandianvian pine columns with gilt bronze candle nozzles. | |
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Dimensions Height 39 cm Width 10 cm Depth 10cm
Lovely pair of antique Scandinavian columns, complete with pedestal bases, tapering fluted column and carved corinthian capitals. A nice patina finish these may have been apprentice pieces and are finished with gilt bronze candle nozzle tops complimenting the acanthus carved capitals.
Swedish second quarter of the 19th century
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| Title Original Arne Jacobsen design STELTON teapot in stainless steel | |
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Dimensions Height 13 cm Depth 13 cm Width 24
cm Original signed Stelton 1.25 Liter Teapot from the Cylinda-Line. Made in stainless steel 18/8 and designed in 1967 by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Denmark. Fine condition, but with some wear - as to expected. Some minor abrasion consistent with age and use to surface of the body. Height: 13 cm = app 4 1/3". Diameter of the teapot: 13 cm = app 5 1/10. Total diameter including handle & spout: 24 cm = app 9". Classic and elegant designed for Lauffer Design by Arne Jacobsen..
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| Title Set of six hand made wine tray baskets | |
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Dimensions Width 50 cm Length 40 cm
Set of six hand made tray baskets , perfect for wine bottle trays or gift hampers.
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| Title Carved wood and gilded ANGEL statue | |
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Dimensions W 12 cm D 9 cm
An antique carved wood angel figure. Thsi goregous scultpture has been executed in three part; the main body, and the two wings. a wonderful face and good gold leaf gilt finish and nice original aged patina.
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| Title Medium Cast Iron Crucifix Inri 1830 | |
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Dimensions Height 25cm Description Medium Cast iron Crucifix Inri Berlin 1830, one of a collection of three. This one is extremely detailed with scull and cross bones atop of the last feast. Turly a casting of the very highest quality and in the best condition Circa 1830 Price SOLD |
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| Title Well shaped stepped Obelisk in burl Huon Pine | |
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Dimensions Height 30 cm Depth 9 cm Width 9
cm A magnificent neoclassical obelisk with carved stepped plinth in burl or burr Huon pine from Tasmania. The birdseye grain being highly sought after and a very rare timber. No signature or markings to this gorgeous cabinet makers piece.
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