Decorative Items
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Ayres rocking horse
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The Grey house
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A fine example of an English carved wooden Rocking horse. The work shop belonging to Frederick Henry Ayres, was situated in Aldersgate Street, London, where although well known for many sports related games, they also produced some of the most beautiful, finely carved wooden rocking horses of the 19th century. This one being a particularly good example. It has survived relatively unscathed since it came off the production line around 1880, with just a few minor battle scars! Originally painted as a pale dapple grey, the varnish has since yellowed creating a deep antique patina. The stand is of the highest quality, with beautifully seasoned, turned beech columns raised on a long sturdy platform, completely free of any wood worm! The saddle and most of the tack have survived the passage of time, but the mane and tail have been replaced at some point, but still with genuine horse hair. This is one of the largest examples of an Ayres horse, yet quite feminine in detail, even down to the long eyelashes! A delightful decorative object. W : 54 in (137 cm) x D : 14.75 cm (37 cm) x H : 47 cm (120 cm)
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A large, late 19th century English wooden dolls house in original dusty grey. This delightful Victorian villa boasts eight large rooms, which include four bedrooms, with four reception rooms, a hall, stairs and landing, all with old polished pine floors, decorated and restored with faded period colours. To the front of the house there are two bays, with five working sash windows. The half glazed front door has been dry scraped back to the original green painted surface, this opens on to an inner hall with a wooden staircase. The back of the house has four large glass windows set within two hinge doors, which when opened reveal the back four rooms, each with a panelled internal door. Standing on a faded green lawn, all housed beneath a large grey faux slate roof. An enchanting, decorative piece of architecture!
W : 38.25 in (97 cm) x D : 26 in (66 cm) x H : 39.50 in (100 cm) |
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Pair carved wood garlands
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Huge folk art cockerel
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A pair of English oak garlands, early 19th century. Pomegranates, pears and figs add to the delight of these period carved wood hangings. Unpolished and in original country house condition.
W : 4.25 in (11 cm) x D : 3.50 in (9 cm) x H : 31.50 in (80 cm) |
A large scale tin cockerel silhouette, displayed on a tall iron stand with a decorative cast iron tripod base. Fabulous detailed shape with great patinated surface. Traces of old paint. A highly decorative appealing artefact.
W : 46 in (117 cm) x D : 1.25 in (3 cm) x H : 60.50 in (154 cm) (Stand 57 cm Dia) |
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Wooden horse
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Sycamore dairy bowl
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A decorative late 19th century wooden horse, slightly larger in size, with graceful form. Lovely shape to the head and body. Cleaned back to its first ever painted surface, with just a little detail representing the horses mane. The paint is quite worn, but this only adds to its charm and character. Standing on its original green painted platform. W : 25 in (64 cm) x D : 8.25 in (21 cm) x H : 15.75 in (40 cm)
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An early 19th century English sycamore dairy bowl.
Slightly deeper than normal, with fabulous colour and patina. W : 15.25 in (39 cm) x D : 15.25 in (39 cm) x H : 5 in (13 cm) |
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Dairy bowl
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Wooden dairy bowl
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An early 19th century English sycamore dairy bowl.
Great colour, fabulous patina. W : 11 in (28 cm) x D : 11 in (28 cm) x H : 3 in (8 cm) |
An early 19th century English sycamore dairy bowl.
Wonderful colour, with rich patina. W : 13.25 in (33.5 cm) x D : 13.25 in (33.5 cm) x H : 4.25 in (10.5 cm) |
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Polished treen butter bowl
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Decoy duck
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A small 19th century Welsh treen butter bowl.
W : 8 in (20 cm) x D : 8 in (20 cm) x H : 2.75 in (7 cm) |
A late 19th century English wooden decoy duck in original dusty blue paint.
Good shape to the head and body. Original glass eyes. W : 14.50 in (37 cm) x D : 4.25 in (11 cm) x H : 6.25 in (16 cm) |
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Collection of French wine / cider carafe
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Cattle painting
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A collection of 19th century French hand blown cider carafe.
Sold individually W : 5.25 in (13 cm) x D : 5.25 in (13 cm) x H : 12 in (30 cm) |
A 19th century English oil on canvas, depicting cattle sheltering in an open barn.
One standing, with three resting, the two in the foreground in shadow. The colours are subdued and atmospheric, with an overall tranquil appearance. Remarkably, this charming painting has remained untouched in its original frame for over a century, the frame being in superb condition, with the original gilding and decorative detail. W : 28.75 in (73 cm) x D : 2.25 in (6 cm) x H : 25 in (63 cm) |
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Silver witch ball
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Boot leather cutting forms
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An original 19th century silver witch ball. Some minor foxing, but plenty of good reflection to entice, absorb and trap the witch!
W : 5.50 in (14 cm) x D : 5.50 in (14 cm) x H : 5.50 in (14 cm) |
A decorative pair of 19th century solid elm leather cutting forms, for the manufacture of hand made leather boots. Good colour with patina.
W : 13.50 in (34 cm) x D : 1.25 in (3 cm) x H : 8.25 in (21 cm) |
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Still life of roses
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Cherrywood jardiniere
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A decorative still life oil on canvas, depicting a display of pink English garden roses, against a pale blue sky. Bright pretty colours. Super condition, with no holes! Circa 1900.
W : 10.75 in (27 cm) x D : 0.75 in (2 cm) x H : 14 in (35.5 cm) |
A smart floor standing cherrywood jardiniere. The rectangular planter is raised on four elegant, slightly splayed legs. There are four decorative turned wood finials to the top four corners. Beautifully seasoned rich solid cherrywood, with fabulous patina. Would work equally well for housing books or magazines.
France, circa 1840. W : 24 in (61 cm) x D : 16 in (40.5 cm) x H : 21.50 in (54.5 cm) |
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Pair of painted flower urns
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Wood pigeon
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A decorative pair of 19th century French cast iron urns. Pretty shape and small enough for floral displays as well as planting. The old creamy white surface has been cleaned slightly, to give a fresher appearance. Perfect for use inside, or out.
W : 10.50 in (27 cm) x D : 10.50 in (27 cm) x H : 14 in (36 cm) |
Literally a wooden pigeon! No painted detail, but good naive shape to this decorative piece. Carved from pine in the 19th century as a pigeon decoy, now purely ornamental. Good colour and patina.
W : 13.25 in (34 cm) x D :3 in (7.5 cm) x H : 4.50 in (11.5 cm) |
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Hat form
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Cast iron Regency door stop
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A decorative solid wood two piece hat form.
Superb condition with good original colour. W : 11.50 in (29.5 cm) x D : 11.25 in (28.5 cm) x H : 9 in (23 cm) |
An elegant 19th century cast iron door stop. Acanthus leaves rising from the base, entwined with flowers and leaves around the central stem. Fine quality cast detail.
W : 9 in (23 cm) x D : 3.25 in (8.5 cm) x H : 13.50 in (34.5 cm) |
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'Rise and shine'
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Carved wooden garland
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A decorative heavy quality 19th century gilded cockerel on a circular stand.
W : 24 in (11 in) x D : (28 cm) x H : 25.25 in (64 cm) |
A large 19th century, carved pine garland of tied fruits and flowers, including pomegranates, Apples, oranges and pears. A highly decorative wall hanging, with gorgeous colour and patina.
W : 9 in (23 cm) x D : 2.50 in (6.5 cm) x H : 36 in (92 cm) |
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Dutch peat bucket
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Gilded cockerel
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A good example of a 19th century antique peat bucket with fruitwood banding.
Fabulous colour, with deep, richly polished surface. The inner brass liner is in superb original condition and has patinated to a good even colour over the past century. W : 12.25 in (31 cm) x D : 12.25 in (31 cm) x 12.50 in (32 cm) |
A naive 19th century patinated cockerel. Lovely quirky shape and design, with remnants of old paint and gilding. Super condition. Later iron stand.
The base 19 cm x 19 cm W : 18.75 in (47.5 cm) x D : 2.75 in (7 cm) x H : 25.25 in (64 cm) |
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Painted door stop
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Cottage doorstop
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A fabulous 19th century cast iron cow door stop. This decorative piece is much larger than normal and of superb quality and weight. The paint work is somewhat worn in places, but totally original, even the green grass! A truly lovely object.
W : 12.25 in (31 cm) x D : 3.25 in (8.5 cm) x H : 9 in (23 cm) |
A decorative 19th century cast iron door stop or fireplace ornament, in the form of an English country cottage. Good detail, highlighted with original colours.
W : 8 in (20 cm) x D : 2.25 in (5.5 cm) x H : 5.50 in (14 cm) |
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Floral dummy board
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Wirework baskets
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A highly decorative mid century floral dummy board, depicting a basket bursting with summer flowers, including roses, lilies, tulips and delphiniums. Can be either free standing or wall mounted.
W : 23.75 in (60 cm) x D : 9 in (23 cm) x H : 27.25 in (69 cm) |
Decorative mid century French wire work baskets.
W : 19.25 in (49 cm) x D : 15 in (38 cm) x H : 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
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Painted horse
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Architectural obelisks
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This carved wooden horse has masses of character and will stand well as a decorative object. The original painted surface has faded and worn over the last century, as one would expect for the period, but this simply adds to its charm.
A delightful little chap! France circa 1900 W : 21.75 in (55 cm) x D : 7.25 in (18.5 cm) x H : 24 in (61 cm) |
A decorative set of four 19th century wooden obelisk finials. Each one retaining its original creamy white paint. Chamfered detail to the front surface, rising to a stylised ball finial to the top.
W : 4.25 in (11 cm) x D : 3.75 in (9.5 cm) x H : 26.50 in (67 cm) |
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Collection of water / wine carafe
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Wooden Decoy pigeon
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19th century French hand blown water and wine carafes
Each one individual and with its own character. Heights : 35 cm / 28 cm / 27.5 cm pair /27 cm/ 23 cm/ 15 cm |
A 19th century English decoy pigeon . Good sound condition. Original glass eyes and worn painted detail.
W : 14 in (36 cm) x D : 4 in (10 cm) x H : 4.75.in (12 cm) |
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Lignum vitae tobacco jar
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Walnut tobacco jar
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A superb early 19th century Lignum vitae tobacco jar. lightly bulbous in shape, with three decorative ring turnings to the top, bottom and centre. Good heavy gauge lignum, gorgeous mellow colour with fabulous markings.
W : 5.50 in (14 cm) x D : 5.50 in (14 cm) x H : 7.25 in (18.5 cm) |
A large impressive 19th century tobacco jar. Nicely turned bulbous ring decoration to the jar, with a decorative stylised acorn finial to the lid. Original lead interior.
Deep rich colour, beautifully tactile, with gorgeous patina. W : 6.75 in (17 cm) x D : 6.75 in (17 cm) x H : 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
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Glass cloche
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Pair of painted columns
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A 19th century glass bell cloche. Lovely green hue to this decorative cloche, which would look equally pretty inside or outside nestling in a garden border.
W : 12.75 in (32 cm) x D : 12.75 in (32 cm) x H : 12.75 in (32 cm) |
A tall pair of 19th century, heavy quality turned wood barrel fronted display columns. Superb condition with nicely turned detail. Later painted surface.
W : 13.25 in (34 cm) x D : 9.25 cm (24 cm) x H : 43.75 in (111 cm) |
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Large decoy pigeon
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Mannequin
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A large early twentieth century decoy pigeon. Good sound original painted detail.
An antique pigeon, raised on a contemporary polished stand. Circa 1910. W : 16.50 in (42 cm) x D : 4.25 in (11 cm) x H : 4.25 in (11 cm, with stand 23 cm) |
A highly decorative haute couture dressmakers mannequin embroidered “ Corsels Gugnon Paris” and stamped to the base , F Girard Paris. The original silk bodice has somewhat faded over the last century, but the form is in sound condition and the sturdy triform base still retains the original cream paint. A highly decorative piece! W : 15.75 in (39 cm) x D : 10.25 in (26 cm) x H : 62 in (157 cm)
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Glass rummer
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English glass tazza
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A handsome 19th century English glass rummer of grand scale.
W : 5.25 in (13.5 cm) x D : 5.25 in (13.5 cm) x H : 8 in (20 cm) |
A superb heavy gauge 19th century English glass Tazza.
W : 12.50 in (32 cm) x 12.50 in (32 cm) x H : 5 in (12.5 cm) |
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Oil on canvass
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Wooden bowl
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A fine portrait of an English gentleman, F D Johnson born 25th December 1805. Painted by the eminent artist Clement Burlison April 5th 1847.
Detail on the reverse in Latin. This portrait has remained untouched and is in superb condition with no repairs and still sits in its original gilded frame. W : 23.50 in (59.5 cm) x D : 2.50 in (6.5 cm) x H : 27.50 in (70 cm) |
An elegant fruitwood bowl with great faded colour and patina.
W : 11.25 in (28.5 cm) x D : 11.25 in (28.5 cm) x H : 3.50 in (9 cm) |
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French 'book' box files
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Brass bound barrel tub
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A collection of five decorative 19th century French wooden book files. Original deep green painted and polished wood exterior with nice original old labelling.
W : 7.50 in (19 cm) x D : 9 in (23 cm) x H : 12 in (30 cm) |
A superb English wooden planter/ waste paper or log bin. Gorgeously patinated wooden staves with polished antique bell brass hoops. Circa 1900.
W : 14 in (36 cm) x D : 14 in (36 cm) x H : 13 in (33 cm) |
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19th Century plain glass compote
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Small etched glass cream jug
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A 19th century English plain glass compote on stem.
W : 4.75 in (13 cm) x D : 4.75 in (13 cm) x H : 5 in (12.5 cm) |
A pretty 19th century French glass jug with decorative etched fern detail.
W : 4 in (10 cm) x D : 2.25 in (6 cm) x 4 in (10 cm) |
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Glass celery vase
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Seven french bistro glasses
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An elegant 19th century English glass celery vase.
W : 5 in (12.5) x D : 5 in (12.50) x H : 8.25 in (21 cm) |
A good set of seven mid century French moulded table glasses. Varying slightly in height, but have stood together for many years!
W : 3.25 in (8.5 cm) x D : 3.25 in (8.5 cm) x H : 6 in (15 cm) |
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Portrait of a young gentleman
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Portrait of gentleman oil on canvas £380.00 |
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A 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a young Englishman.
W : 19.25 in (49 cm) x D : 1 in (2.5 cm) H : 23.50 in (59 cm) |
19th century English oil on canvas of a young gentleman.
On reverse C. AMBROSE, 75 ---- St, Oxford 1831. W :15.25 in (30.5 cm) x D : 0.75 in (2 cm) x H : 17.25 in (36 cm) |
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