Orthoceras Fossil Dating back to the Ordovician period. Orthoceras was an ancient cephalopod that lived about 370 million years ago. The name means straight horn, referring to the characteristic long, straight, conical shell. The preserved shell is all that remains of this ancestor of our modern-day squid. 20 x 32cm Approx 370 million years old.
My wall of beautiful antique & contemporary mirrors. Gilt, ebonised with silver gilt, walnut, walnut grained with gold leaf. Spelter, retro, vintage, Parisian, Deco.
A miniature 19th century style Japanese Imari lidded spice bowl. For that hot chilli paste or to sit within your ceramic display. 5x8x7cm
I’m selling a copy of The Louvre, All The Paintings. One day is never enough at The Louvre, one of my favourite travel experiences. Wonderful coffee table book to have.
A delightful mid 20th century Italian vintage green painted ceramic jug. 21 x 14cm I may sell one day, but while I still own my shop, I’ll retain to dress my pieces… Enjoy the classic Italian beauty
A delightful 19th century European figured walnut entrance, hall, side, console table, of narrow proportions. Serpentine shaped moulded marble top, above a matching shaped carved and moulded front skirt, opening to reveal an unexpected narrow drawer. The stylish lines flowing into acanthus leaf carved knees and over expressed cabriole legs, terminating on a scrolled foot. The beautifully veneered rear plain rectangular legs, on well shaped moulded feet.
Many attractive items new in stock today. A blanc de chine ‘Guanyin” Chinese porcelain. H.20cm Three oriental china vases. Two cloisonne oriental floral vases. A most beautifully green Italian jug. And a very happy Buddha.
Softly Glazed Happy Buddha Arrived in showroom today. He’ll be around for a few days until he sells… 37cm x 22cm x 22cm
A pair of mother of pearl and onyx cufflinks and matching tie bar. Sizing down my own collections over the past few years, has added space for me and at the same time, added to customers own collections…
A rare beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew. The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece. Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected.. above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves. Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.
Part of my shipment that arrived today and a beautiful amber Italian Murano chandelier hanging in my window ✨ Usually long 3.2m early 19th century French oak refectory/farmhouse table. Having a 6cm thick two plank moulded top. Above a plain skirt, resting on square chamfered legs, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher. C.1820 H.78cm W.320cm D.71cm 19th century English oak coffer/blanket box. H.65cm W.138cm D.59cm
Going through more in my store I located a box of 19th century English ceramics. Chinoiserie design always my favourite. Spode New Stone Chinoiserie plate. Impressed marks, pattern no. 3435 1825
Elizabeth Blackwell. A Curious Herbal. Such a fascinating, gifted woman from the early 18th century. Certainly one of my top five botanical engravers in history. I’ve sold many of her pages over the past four decades. Having recently purchased several copies of a re print of “A Curious Herbal” I decided to give a copy with each sale of an original Blackwell page I sell until all copies gone. Look under “Works of Art” – “Botanicals” or scroll through my instagram page to see my latest unframed Blackwell arrivals.