Coffee/tea service for 2 by Hammersley. White and gold set in Golden Glory pattern consisting of a coffee pot, jug, sugar bowl, 2 cups and 3 saucers (1 spare!) Very elegant set in white with gold roses and trim c1950s. All pieces are in excellent condition with a lovely ringing sound when pinged, no chips, cracks or crazing. Minor gilt wear around jug spout and rim of both tea cups. The pot measures 98mm in diameter at base, 210mm at longest across spout & handle, 145mm at widest and 220mm tall with lid. Sugar bowl measures 55mm in diameter at base, 95mm across top and 53mm tall. Jug measures 55mm in diameter at base, 112mm long at spout and handle, 85mm wide and 112mm at tallest (handle). Cups measure 43mm at base, 96mm across top, 108mm long to handle and 58mm high. Saucers measure 145mm in diameter and 18mm high.
George Jensen tulip brooch. Sterling silver brooch by George Jensen in the form of stylised tulips. Mid century post 1945. Hallmarked Georg Jensen sterling Denmark 100 A to the back. Brooch measures 35mm by 30mm.
Tea set consisting of 4 stackable pieces. Unusual stackable tea service in mixed metals of stainless steel, copper and brass. The interiors are stainless steel, with verdigris effect outer patina and finished in brass decorations of an underwater theme. The set consists of a tea pot, a cup, a jug and a bell which doubles as a lid for the tea pot. Tea pot measures 185mm long, 135mm wide and 75mm tall. Jug is 105mm long, 64mm wide and 35mm tall. Cup is 85mm long, 64mm wide and 32mm tall. Bell is 74mm in diameter at base and 70mm tall.
Miniature bronze of Venus de Milo. Wonderfully detailed miniature bronze of Venus de Milo showing the different textures to skin, hair, gown. Fine patina to the bronze which dates to c1890. Measures 25mm at longest and 20mm at widest.
Victorian jet miniature table. Antique carved Whitby jet miniature table inlaid with a fine ammonite specimen to the table top. Amazing carved detailing to the jet. The table appears to have had a few repairs during its long life and stands slightly on the skew - this does not detract from the fine quality of this piece. Table top measures 72mm by 62mm, the base measures 50mm by 45mm.
Victorian brooch in carved jet and bone. A substantial sized brooch of beautifully carved Whitby jet with an intricately carved bone detail of a stag applied to the centre. The stag is central to a frame of flora with a tree to the background. This is craftsmanship of the highest order and remains in excellent condition. Believed to be from the Grand Period of the Victorian era c1861-1880. Tube hinge and c clasp fastening with extended pin.
Moorcroft dish in anemone pattern. Mid sized Moorcroft dish in dark blue with light purple/red anemone flowers. Signed to the back for Walter Moorcroft and dates to between 1947-1953. Impressed stamps to the base and painted initials. Measures 110mm at base and 220mm across the top.
Moorcroft table lighter in magnolia pattern. c1950s magnolia pattern table lighter with pink magnolias set against a dark blue background. Impressed Moorcroft stamp to the base. The lighter is in good working order. Measures 52mm at base and approximately 70mm at widest mid area.
Vintage egg shaped paperweight by Murano. A clear glass mid sized egg shaped paperweight with an inner 3 dimensional image which is only clearly visible in a certain light and angle. The inside form is of purple/brown stripes to one area which are connected to almost invisible golden strands. A truly wonderful piece of art by the great Murano glass master Archimede Seguso. Signed to the base. Heavy item - collect from store only. Base measures 30mm in diameter.
Oriental lantern style light shade c1920s. Orient inspired Art Deco light shade in glass and metal. The panels are of frosted glass with identical coloured image to the central area of a rural scene at sunset. There are some very minor signs of wear consistent with age. The gap for light at top of shade is 30mm in diameter. The top widest area of shade is 130mm square.
A Moorcroft shallow bowl in clematis pattern. Mid sized shallow bowl in iconic Moorcroft green with a single large purple clematis flower covering the whole bowl centre. c1947-1953. Measures 190mm across the top, 100mm at the base and 35mm deep.
Large Moorcroft bowl in clematis pattern. A generously sized William Moorcroft bowl decorated in clematis pattern c1947-1953. Very slight mis-glazing in a couple of spots otherwise in excellent condition. Measures 250mm in diameter across top, 90mm at the base and 55mm tall.
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