Attractive pair of pressed flowers, both collected during the same 1939 expedition by Swedish botanist Torvald Fransson. These are lovely pieces of artwork, both in good vintage condition (with slight discoloration of the paper that is evidence of its pre-war heritage). One is a pressed root, stalk and flower of the yellow star of Bethlehem, a Eurasian flowering plant species in the family Liliaceae. It is widespread in central Europe with scattered populations in Great Britain, Spain and Norway to Siberia and Japan. This was collected in Vaggeryd, a small community in the south of Sweden and pressed on 22 April 1939. The second is a root, stalk and flower of red clover (Trifolium Pratense), a herbaceous species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwest Africa, This was also collected by the same botanist in the same area, pressed on 15 June 1939. (A total of 5 pairs from the same botanist is available.)
The detailed description of the annotations on each page adds to the interest and appeal.
Would look wonderful properly framed or very simply hung on a peg.
Unusual set of pine and painted table top drawers. This is part of a set of two and both can be purchased as a pair if preferred for the price of £125.
The drawers retain their original blue and cream paint which makes them rather original. It comprises 6 drawers. This is the ideal storage for small items such as jewellery, small stationery or many other small items.
We love the unusual charm of the piece and the fact that this can be bought as a pair.
Dimensions
28w x 22d x 29h cms
Delivery
(to mainland UK only): £12 or email us to collect.
Beautiful and highly decorative mid to late Victorian19th century horse on a base. The horse is shaped from papier-mache on wood, and mounted on a wooden base decorated with period studs.
Small and delicate, this lovely piece retains its original paint, mane and tail hair alongside the leather saddle, chain and harness. Highly original and decorative antique that would grace any shelf in any room.
Unusual set of timber table top drawers. This is part of a set of two and both can be purchased as a pair if preferred for the price of £125.
The drawers retain their original blue and cream paint which make them rather original. It comprises 5 drawers, each with small compartments , making it ideal storage for small items such as jewellery, small stationery or make up, or can be used as a perfect haberdashery cabinet or for small kitchen items.
We love the chippy paint look.
Dimensions
24w x 27d x 32.5h cms
Delivery
(to mainland UK only): £12 or email us to collect.
The cabinet has 2 shelves inside and is very light. It can be hung very easily.
It shows obvious signs of age and use through scuffs and dings, but is in general good vintage condition. We love the charming off-white colour, easy to pair with anything in the home.
Beautiful set of table top drawers in a lovely soft grey colour.
It is of lovely proportions and comprises four practical plywood drawers in a plywood carcasse. Each drawer is fitted with small vintage brass handles and lined with original, patterned paper over cardboard base.
Ideal for use in an office as a stationery box, as jewellery storage in a bedroom or can serve a variety of other purposes.
We particularly love its soft grey colour and practical wide size.
These are very pretty table top drawers which have been painted in light grey .
The set comprises 4 drawers, fitted with small vintage and delicate brass handles.
Ideal for use in an office as a stationery box, a bedroom as jewellery storage, or can serve as a variety of other purposes. We particularly like the pretty and delicate handles.
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 Viola Tricolor (Wild pansy) collected and pressed by Victor Johnsson on 30 June 1916, and a Veronica Serpyllifolia (Veronica Serpyllifolia), collected and pressed by the same botanist but on 7 June 1916. These are beautiful pieces of artwork, 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.
Here is a small but strikingly executed portrait of a man, in oil on canvas.
Wearing a hat, the subject’s features are marvellously captured and the eyes are particularly well done. Probably British, this characterful and atmospheric portrait is unframed and in excellent condition for its age.
This is a beautiful late 19th century French armchair, elegant and very decorative with a beautiful and vintage midnight blue velvet upholstery.
The armchair is sturdy and strong, and although the upholstery is not brand new it is in very good condition. We love the deep buttoning and the midnight blue colour is fabulous.
Perfect for a bedroom or an extra chair in a snug, though decorative anywhere in the home!
Dimensions
67w x 57d x 83 back h x 37 seat h cm
Delivery
Standard delivery not available. Email us to arrange own pickup or alternative delivery arrangements.
Probably dating from the 1920s, and originally a pine shoe shine box, this is now a very attractive rustic home accessory which offers two practical drawers. Left untouched, it retains its original paint, lovely rustic drawer and carrying handles.
Inside it is totally clean with no trace or marks of shoe polish, making it an ideal storage solution.
This is a lovely rustic item, full of charm with great proportions.
This is a very beautiful and decorative set of table top drawers, in oak and probably estate made. It offers two small drawers to the top, both of which have been rounded off at the top edge by the craftsman, with three full-width drawers below, including the deepest at the bottom to store larger items. Each drawer is routed so it slides nicely on the internal runners.
A lovely patina overall, and a particularly attractive and practical piece.
An absolutely gorgeous original French hallway coat rack from the 1920s.
It is a large size wall-mounted coat rack with five beautifully crafted double hooks (each having two hanging parts allowing it to accommodate a typically-sized family’s attire).
Lovely patina and details to the wood and metal work, and two eyelets for wall hanging. It is also in immaculate condition for its age.
This is perfect for an entrance hall or boot room, or even a great bathroom towel rack.
A true vintage home staple.
Dimensions
125w x 14d x 25h cm
Delivery
(to mainland UK only): £15 or email us to collect.
Beautiful, and characterful, small 1940s workshop cupboard. Possibly British, this cabinet can be used as a great little storage cupboard. It can be fixed to a wall or rest on a table or desk. Filled with various shelves and drawers, it is ideal as a receptacle for small personal items or stationery.
We fell in love with its character and have kept it completely untouched. It still retains its original handles, lock and hinges, and although this does not seem to be the original paint, it is very old and has not been repainted for many decades.
It has many imperfections, such as scratches, knocks and uneven paint which are commensurate with age. There are signs of historic woodworm which has been treated.
A cupboard with lovely proportions and immense charm that would look stunning in the vintage home.
Dimensions
52w x 25d x 43h cm
Delivery
(to mainland UK only): £13 or email us to collect.
