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Shelley Queen Anne Crocus Flowers Art Deco Trio Set

This is a fabulous Shelley Trio (Cup / Saucer / Side Plate) in the Crocus Pattern. The trio is in the fantastic Queen Anne Art Deco shape. The backstamp dates this piece to between 1912 and 1925. In lovely condition, looks to have had very little use. A fantastic Shelley Trio from the Art Deco period. If you have any queries feel free to contact us.

Rococo Red Veneer and Ormolu Clock Set by Japy Freres French - Circa 1880

Rococo Red Veneer and Ormolu Clock Set by Japy Freres. ~ French - Circa 1880 ~ ~~ Excellent condition ~~ A beautiful antique French Rococo clock set of the highest quality, by Japy Freres. It is of typical Rococo waisted keyhole shape, with beautifully figured natural red veneer mounted with finely modelled ormolu (gilded brass). Ormolu mounts are modelled as scrolling foliage and 'c' scrolls. Candelabra have matching bases and two light candelabrum modelled as entwined foliage with a floral centre. The large dial is enamel on copper, has roman hours and Arabic minute ring. It is complete with original blued steel hands and has a convex bevelled glass. The French Pendule de Paris movement is by Japy Freres and has the clockmakers mark on on the backplate, see picture below. The movement is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully serviced and timed up by our clockmaker, it runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Pendulum is an old replacement. Click the movie below to hear the bell and watch the clock running! Condition of the case is very good with some very slight marks and faint shrinkage cracking to the veneer. Veneer has a lovely figure and a good finish. There are a couple of very minor losses of veneer in places, a tiny piece to the side of the clock and a small piece at the rear of one of the candelabra bases. Ormolu is in excellent condition with just some minor wear on the high spots. Original glass is in good condition. Dial is in excellent condition with some minor nibbles to the edges of winding holes. Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required. A stunning clock to add to your collection! Dimensions of clock: inches Height 16 1/4", Width 8", Depth 5 1/2" centimetres Height 41.5 cm, Width 20.5 cm, Depth 14 cm Dimensions of candelabra: inches Height 12", Width 8", Depth 3 1/2" centimetres Height 31 cm, Width 20.5 cm, Depth 9 cm International Shipping is no problem - fully insured UK postage by courier will be £20 International shipping to USA and Europe will be £65 by Air with insurance. Rest of the world including Australia and Far East will be £95 We use a premium courier such as UPS, DHL etc or a dedicated/specialist antiques courier. RSC 2091

xceptionally large patinated turtle shell

Exceptionally large patinated turtle shell. Excellent colour and condition.

Regency period shell back hall chair.

Regency period mahogany hall chair, with shell back solid carved chair. circa.1820

Georgian tortoishell tea caddy with pewter stringing

Georgian tortoishell dome top tea caddy with pewter strung sections. Lovely blonde tortoishell colour. In need of some restoration which can be undertaken at cost, if required. The interior fitted with two compartments which retain their original lids. circa.1800

Snuff box, silver wine funnel and claret jug.

Fine quality Birmingham silver claret jug 1876 (£695), a wine funnel of London silversmith, Charles Fox 1831 (£695), and a silver and shell snuff box dated to 1815 (£565).

Silver & Tortoiseshell Pill Box.

Edwardian silver pill box with tortoiseshell lid; of circular form the box has a silver piquework tortoiseshell pull-off lid. Good quality, well-collected maker. Birmingham. 1911. Levi & Salaman. Diameter 3.5cm. Height 2cm.

Sheffield 1896 set of 9 solid silver handled Victorian knives with shell design.

Sheffield 1896 Victorian English hallmarked solid silver set of 9 knives. Blades are stainless steel. The lovely handles have a design of feathered and threaded edges with a shell to the middle and a flower at the terminal. Size-7 inches long. A very pretty and useful set of knives. Good for butter, cheese, fruit or dessert. In very good condition.

Superb 19th century French silver and enamel snuff box in scallop shell form.

French silver snuff box made for export from 1840-1879, in a lovely scallop shape with all over engraving, bright cutting, and stunning enamel accents to the top lid. The top centre is decorated with musical trophies and accented with a striking design of cobalt blue, emerald green, white and turquoise enamel. The sides are engraved with alternating engraved designs, and unusually, the reverse is all over engraved, having a scrolled centre cartouche. It is decorated so beautifully, that it could be a top lid decoration as well, something only seen in very high quality silver. The interior is gilded, and the hinged lid closes securely and is airtight. Marked very crisply with the Mercury head in shaped shield, showing that the silver was made for export during the period stated only. Size-2.75 inches long by 1 5/8 inches wide by 7/8 inches high. Weighs 60 grams. Makers mark in lozenge is not identified. A very high quality snuffbox, in a gorgeous shape with beautiful enamel, in very good condition.

Victorian period English papier mache spectacles case, in the Oriental taste, with tortoiseshell spectacles.

Victorian papier mache spectacles case decorated with gilt chinoiserie Oriental design in very good condition. Lined with velvet, and includes tortoiseshell spectacles (one arm of spectacles is detached but included). A very interesting and beautiful display piece or collectable. RESERVED.

c.1850 MOSS AGATE SCENT PERFUME BOTTLE, SILVER TOP

NEW. A delightful, shell shaped, finely veined moss agate scent bottle, with a domed push-on silver top and suspensory chain. Condition: light age and use wear; tiny dimple on the silver top (just possibly a hallmark); no damage found - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% item purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. Circa 1850, in all probability French. 1in/2.5cm high, a little under 1in/2.5cm wide.

Antique Tortoiseshell & Silver Playing Card Box.

Victorian tortoiseshell and silver mounted playing card box. Of oblong shape with push-button release and silver hinges, this is a charming box that holds two packs of small cards and has a tortoiseshell divider to separate the two packs. Delightful. London. 1896. Henry Aumont. Length 8cm. Width 6cm. Height 4.5cm.

Antique Tortoiseshell Cheroot Case.

Victorian solid tortoiseshell mounted oblong cheroot case. Lovely pique work to lid and pretty interior hinges. c. 1890. Length 10cm. Width 5cm.

Serpntine Shell Inlaid Knife Box c.1800

Serpentine Knife box c.1800 For more details about this please click on the Hampton Antiques Website, this will take you out of selling antiques website and into our very own. Their you will be able to see over 200 Antique boxes & accessories each with five images, a detailed description and prices. We are also members of LAPADA, so you can buy with confidence!

Rare Pair of Knife Boxes c.1800

Rare Pair of Mahogany Knif Boxes c.1800 For more details about this please click on the Hampton Antiques Website, this will take you out of selling antiques website and into our very own. Their you will be able to see over 200 Antique boxes & accessories each with five images, a detailed description and prices. We are also members of LAPADA, so you can buy with confidence!

Art Deco Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Mirror

Art DecoTortoiseshell Dressing Table Mirror c.1920 For more details about this please view our Website.