Original and good quality French wooden rosary with cross. Probably used by a priest or monk and worn during religious services, these rosaries have become highly fashionable, both as dress accessories and as decorative items for the home, for example hung from bed-posts or draped around pictures.
This rosary probably dates from the 1920s and is in very good condition. Handmade with obvious care, the rosary comprises 60 hand carved beads (including one in the shape of a heart where the hoop joins) and a wooden cross at the end, all joined by wires and tiny wooden links.
A beautiful accessory for the home.
Dimensions
90cm long from top to bottom when hanging on a hook. Cross is 8cm long.
Exquisite pair of pressed flowers, over 100 years’ old, from an early botanical collection by Victor Johnsson, from Sweden, created during World War 1. Two pressed flowers comprising a Cardamine Pratensis (Cuckoo flower) collected and pressed by Victor Johnsson on 5 June 1917, and a Lamium Purpureum (Red Deadnettle), collected and pressed by the same botanist but on 12 June 1916. These are beautiful pieces of artwork, both in good vintage condition (although there is a slight discoloration of the paper on one of them). The detailed description of the annotations on each page adds to the interest and appeal. Would look wonderful properly framed, and suitable for most rooms in the home.
Stylish vintage French number “5” from an old signage. It is made of timber background painted off white in the number “5” also painted, but in black.
A few little vintage knocks and imperfections give it charming character. A pretty accessory that looks stylish rested on a piece of furniture or hung on a door.
Unusual pair of pressed flowers, over 100 years’ old, from an early botanical collection by Victor Johnsson, from Sweden, created during World War 1. Two pressed flowers comprising a Livaria Vulgaris Gulsparre (Yellow Toadflax) collected and pressed by Victor Johnsson on 15 July 1917, and a Viola Cannina Hundviole (Viola), collected and pressed by the same botanist but on 10 July 1917. Good size and very interesting images, both in very good condition with no apparent foxing. The detailed description of the annotations on each page adds to the interest and appeal. Would look wonderful properly framed, and suitable for most rooms in the home.
(3 further pairs of pressed plants specimens are available from the same collection).
A rare matching pair of faux leather cocktail or lounge chairs, with unusual rounded backs in light red faux leather. These are probably French given their ‘salon’ look, and are sturdily constructed with each chair benefitting from 23 solid springs beneath strong webbing and encased in a metal frame.
The colour is particularly attractive – a red that is more towards the pink end of the range – set off by original studs around the upholstery. Strong, solid and a great mid-century look for a sitting room, bedroom or large hallway. In great vintage condition.
Dimensions
58w x 53d x 78 back h x 40 seat h cm
Delivery
(to mainland UK only): £65 or email us to collect.
Attractive late Victorian tub chair in studded green leatherette with original casters.
This is a stylish chair which can be used as a decorative bedroom piece or an occasional chair. Its’ petite size gives it plenty of flexibility as a decorative or practical piece anywhere in the home or office.
We particularly like the vintage studding, the lovely coloured green leatherette and the curves to the arms and back.
In vintage condition, it has been reinforced under the base cushion, and is comfortable. There are a few little imperfections to the leatherette (with a slightly more visible mark – see photo), all part of being a 100 years’ old vintage item.
Dimensions
40 seat h x 83 back h x 55w x 55d cm
Delivery
Standard delivery not available. Email us to arrange own pickup or alternative delivery arrangements.
Very well executed 19th century portrait of a European Gentleman, oil on canvas. There is evidence of a signature and date (1882??) in the top left corner but it is very difficult to make out. There is a beautiful artistic quality to this piece, and the subject is clearly middle-European judging by his attire. The painting has been professionally repaired by the previous owner (see back image), and there is one small area to the bottom where the paint has been lost (see image), but this does not to our minds detract from its overall quality and charm.
This is a beautiful piece of art that would look stunning in the modern home.
Attractive, well-designed mid-century (1940/50s) cast-iron book stand. Sourced in France and probably hand-made, this is a simple but elegant design, and of a size that works well for large books, cookbooks or even sheet music. We particularly like the rounded knobs on the end of each spur.
On a sturdy base with good patina all round, the bookstand would look lovely in a period or vintage kitchen, or as a table top easel to present art of for sheet music.
Stylish vintage number “19” from an old signage. It is made of timber with a large hook on the back
A few little vintage knocks and imperfections give it charming character. A pretty accessory that looks stylish rested on a piece of furniture, hung on a door, or at the end of a bed etc.
Beautiful black vintage industrial desk lamp designed by German Bauhaus designer Christian Dell in the 1930s for manufacturer Kaiser Idell.
It features attribution marks with two manufacturers labels, one on the top of the shade and one on the clamp. It is a very stylish, but equally practical piece with a fully adjustable gooseneck.
Although in overall good vintage condition, the item shows signs of age on the clamp, but the shade is well preserved. The lamp can be clipped on nearly all kind of furniture.
The lamp has been pat tested (with certificate inside the shade) and is in full working order. The cord is black and has a British plug.
Would be ideal for a study desk, but equally striking in the sitting room or as a bedside reading lamp.
Dimensions
50h (when arched as shown) x 21 diam (shade) cm
Delivery
(to mainland UK only): £12 or email us to collect.
A very elegant 1950s French brass and cut glass floor lamp with brass tripod legs.
This is a very beautiful lamp, in excellent condition. It is made of solid brass and has very pretty moulded glass detailing. A striking addition to any style home and a real classic.
Shade not included. The lamp is in need of wiring by a qualified electrician, but we would be happy to have this done for you if required.
Dimensions
133h cm
Delivery
(to mainland UK only): £65 or email us to collect.
A really beautiful bank of drawers, most probably pine and painted in black, with bakelite drawer knobs, from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Each of the 8 drawers has a solid floor and is attractively shaped. Its dimensions make it a super storage option for cutlery or other kitchen utensils, or indeed to store items from a collection or even for stationery in a study.
It’s not often we see banks of drawers this attractive and with this size, and in such good condition.
Dimensions
68.5w x 38d x 27h cm
Delivery
Delivery (UK mainland only): £18 or Email us to arrange own pickup or alternative delivery arrangements.
Exquisite pair of pressed flowers, from a botanical collection by Swedish botanist Lars Olof Asplund, created in 1958 and 1959. Two pressed flowers comprising a Polygonum Viviparum (Bistorta Vivipara) collected and pressed on 5 July 1959, and a Klotpyrola (Pyrola Minor), collected and pressed by the same botanist but in June 1958.
These are beautiful pieces of artwork, both in good vintage condition. The detailed description of the annotations on each page adds to the interest and appeal. Would look wonderful properly framed, and suitable for most rooms in the home.
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