Regent Antiques

This very elegant fine quality vintage Persian rug was retailed by Mastercraft of Lancashire and dates from the last quarter of the 20th century.   This beautiful carpet was machine ...

This is a fabulous Vintage Sheraton Revival serpentine sideboard by the master cabinet maker William Tillman,  Circa 1980 in date. It is made of stunning  flame mahogany crossbanded...

This beautiful dining set comprises a Sheraton Revival oval flame mahogany dining table  bearing his label on the underside, with the matching set of six shield back dining chairs, a...

This is a stunning and highly decorative English handpainted toleware table lamp dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.   The elegant rectangular shaped lamp is painted wi...

This is a large and elegant English cut glass table lamp, late 20th century in date.   This elegant lamp has a sophisticated cut glass body raised on a splendid ormolu base.  The bod...

This is a superb antique Art Deco walnut coffee table, circa 1920 in date. The table top is rectangular in shape and features wonderful walnut. It is raised on a spectacular curved ...

This very elegant fine quality vintage Heriz Persian rug dates from the early 20th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cotton f...

This is an absolutely fabulous pair of antique English Chippendale Revival button back leather wingback armchairs, circa 1920 in date. They stand on hand carved ball and claw cabrio...

This beautiful dining set comprises a Regency Revival flame mahogany dining table  by the Master Cabinet maker William Tillman and bearing his label on the underside in date, with the matching set of six bar back dining chairs, Circa 1970 in date. The table has a fabulous 5ft 3inch diameter flame mahogany top with satinwood banding and it is raised on a solid mahogany hand carved swept quadruped base which is fitted with brass lion's paw  castors. There is no mistaking the fine craftsmanship of this handsome table, which represents all the very best elements of English furniture making. It is certain to become a treasured addition to your furniture collection and a talking point with guests at meal times. The set of six bar back chairs...

This is  a fabulous dining set comprising a dining table by the master craftsman, William Tillman, Circa 1975 in date with an antique set of eight Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, Ci...

This is a stylish vintage glass and gilt bronze table lamp dating from the mid-20th century.   This stylish lamp has a gilt bronze corinthian column head with a twisted fluted glass ...

This is a delightful and decorative vintage blue and white ironstone china planter which will look fabulous with plants and flowers but is also i...

This is a delightful rare and unusual antique Edwardian silver plated rifle toast rack, circa 1900 in date.   Surmounted with a coronet supported by seven rifles that act as dividers...

This is a beautiful malachite coffee table, dating from the mid 20th century. The circular quarter veneered malachite top above a bellflower pattern frieze, on four opposing volute ...

This is a delightful and decorative vintage blue and white ironstone china planter which will look fabulous with plants and flowers but is also i...

This is  a fabulous Vintage Regency Revival dining table by the master craftsman, William Tillman, Circa 1975 in date. The table is made of stunning solid mahogany and is raised on ...

This is a fantastic vintage walnut casino games bar mid 20th century in date. The beautifully demi-lune shaped bar features baize lined two tier games tables, the first for roulette...

This is a beautiful vintage telescope walking stick by Dolland London, late 20th century in date. The striking stick features a chrome cap unscrewing to reveal a small telescope wit...

This is a beautiful Vintage open bookcase in the Sheraton style,  dating from the late 20th Century. The bookcase has  five adjustable shelves, is made from burr walnut and has supe...

This is a stunning pair of English antique Neo Classical design George III revival silver plated, five light, four-branch table Corinthian column candelabra, circa 1900 in date. The...

A superb set of three antique Edwardian hobnail cut crystal decanters circa 1900 in date. The three wonderful hobnail cut square decanters with original faceted ball stoppers. It i...

This is a very impressive English Vintage silver plated three section mirrored plateau in the Victorian style, with beautiful fret gallery, also know in French as a "Surtout de table...

A delightful Vintage set of twelve  superb swag back dining chairs, dating from the second half  of the 20th Century. Masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout, the...

An absolutely fantastic Vintage set of twelve Regency Revival dining chairs dating from the late 20th Century. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid flame ma...

This is a beautiful dining set comprising an antique French Louis Revival dining table, Circa 1920 in date, and a beautiful set of six Gondola Dining Chairs C1950.   This antique Fre...

This is a beautiful dining set comprising an antique French Louis Revival dining table, Circa 1920 in date, and a beautiful set of six Gondola Dining Chairs C1950.   This antique Fre...

This is a beautiful antique French Louis Revival ormolu mounted dining table / desk, circa 1920 in date and in 18th Century style. The elegantly crafted oval walnut top features exq...

This is a fine set of three antique twin branch ormolu wall lights with urn shaped finials, leaf-sheathed scroll branches and fasces backplates dating from Circa 1900. Add an elegan...

This fabulous Vintage Regency Revival  dining set comprising a dining table  by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date and a set of eight matching dining chairs...

This is  fabulous Vintage Regency Revival  dining table  by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. The table is made of stunning solid flame mahogany with sat...

This is a stunning Vintage pair of English silver plate and cut glass compotes in the Victorian  style, dating from the late 20th Century. Made from silver plate on copper the craft...

This is a stupendous vintage Italian Mid Century marquetry inlaid and ormolu mounted burr walnut drinks cabinet, Circa 1950 in date. The pair of doors with central satinwood floral ...

This is a splendid  Vintage pair of Waterford cut crystal brandy glasses, in their original box, dating from the second half of the 20th Century...

This is a wonderful 84 piece 8 place setting vintage silver plate Bead Pattern  cutlery canteen in the original walnut case. This canteen is complete and comprises the following pie...

This is an iconic chromium plated classic car radiator spirit decanter in the form of a Bugatti radiator,  shaped as the distinctive horseshoe Bugatti radiator with cap, late 20th ce...

This is an iconic chromium plated classic car radiator spirit decanter in the form of a Bugatti radiator, late 20th century in date. These were sold by high end retail establishment...

An English silver plated on copper pair of twin branch candelabra, each bearing the maker's mark of the renowned silversmith, Elkington & Co, circa 1920 in date. The central columns...

This is an iconic chrome double winged Bentley "B" letter opener, late 20th century in date. These were sold by high end retail establishments such as Harrods of London. The letter...

This is an iconic "Bentley Collection"  stainless steel hip flask set, late 20th century in date. The set comprising a stainless steel Bentley hip flask inscribed "Le Mans Tour 2002...

This is an elegant English vintage cut glass silver plated claret jug, dating from the late 20th Century. The silver plate mounted claret jug features beautiful cut glass. The hinge...

This is an iconic chromium plated Bentley bar set, late 20th century in date. The cherry wood cased set consists of a cork screw, cocktail and wine temperature guide, bottle opener ...

This is an iconic "The Bentley Collection" desk set, late 20th century in date. These were sold by high end retail establishments such as Harrods of London. The Bentley Collection ...

This is an iconic chromium plated classic car radiator spirit decanter in the form of a Bentley radiator with screw cap, late 20th century in date. These were sold by high end retai...

An absolutely fantastic Vintage set of ten Hepplewhite Revival dining chairs. Beautifully hand crafted from solid mahogany the set comprises eight side chairs and two armchairs, all...

This is a beautiful antique Sheraton Revival top quality open bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich satin wood with handpainted floral decoration, dating from the mid 20th Century. ...

Vintage German pair of World War Two D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe binoculars on stand with manufactured code of DKL made by Joseph Schneider & Co, Kreuznach, Germany, circa 1939 in date. D....

A  Thomas Hine Cognac cut crystal decanter  by Baccarat Stallebrass collection, France Mid 20th C  This Baccarat decanters originally was part of a very expensive vintage cognac ens...

This is a superb large 5.25 meter Vintage dining table in elegant Regency style, crafted in flame mahogany and dating from the second half of the 20th Century. Capable of seating ei...

This is a superb vintage Regency Revival dining set comprising a monumental Vintage Regency style dining table and a set of eighteen Federal style dining chairs, dating from the  sec...

This is a superb vintage Regency Revival dining set comprising a monumental Vintage Regency style dining table and a set of eighteen Regency style barback dining chairs, dating from ...

This is a fantastic Antique Queen Anne Revival  burr walnut cocktail cabinet with wonderful hand carved decoration dating from the 1930's..   The cabinet features a carved cresting, the doors open to reveal a stunning fitted mirrored interior with a glass shelf and a useful pull out slide for serving drinks. It is fitted with a light that switches on when you open the door,  it has been rewired and is in working order. The lower part has two handy drawers to house all your cocktail making accessories. The cabinet has decorative brass handless, stands on cabriole legs and is complete with working lock and key.  As a bonus we have included 10 miniature Whiskey bottles...

An superb and elegant Vintage Karelian Birch humidor with fitted interior by the renowned manufacturer Savinelli, retailed by the legendary retailer Harrods, mid 20th century in date...

A large 72cm high Victorinox Swiss army knife, shop counter display, Mid 20th century in date. The knife with opening and retracting blades, over a tapered square base with inscript...

This is a very fine set of four good sized ormolu and veined rouge marble twin branch wall lights dating from the second half of the 20th Century. The lights feature classical Louis...

A very attractive and rare English silver plated Art Deco recipe cocktail shaker by Mixit, circa 1920 in date. The decorative Deco shaker with streamlined design, typical of the period. You roll through the cocktail recipes on the lid, before mixing and making your desired cocktail. The lid and the base bears the makers name, Mixit, and the patent number 22256/34. There is no mistaking the unique quality and design of this rare high quality piece and it is sure to add a touch of class to your next cocktail party. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 24.5 cm x Width 9.5 cm x Depth 9 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 10 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 3 inches A cocktail shaker is a device used to mix beverages (usually alcoholic) by shaking. When ice is put in the shaker this allows for a quicker cooling of the drink before serving. A shaken cocktail is made by putting the desired ingredients (typically fruit juices, syrups, liqueurs and ice cubes) in the cocktail shaker. Then it is shaken vigorously for around 5 to 10 seconds, depending upon the mixability of the ingredients and desired temperature. There are at least three varieties of cocktail shakers: The Boston Shaker: A two-piece shaker consisting of a 28 oz metal bottom and traditionally a 16 oz glass or plastic mixing glass. The mixing container and bottom are inserted into each other for shaking or used separately for stirring or muddling. A separate strainer, such as a Hawthorne or Julep strainer, are required for this type shaker if crushed ice is used. Without such a strainer, some bartenders may instead strain by narrowly separating the two pieces after shaking and pouring the drink through the resulting gap. The market offers now 18 oz or 20 oz container versions too. The unit is the imperial fluid ounce that is about 28,4 ml, so the bottom is about 795 ml and the 16 oz container is about 454 ml. The Cobbler Shaker: A three-piece cocktail shaker that has tapers at the top and ends with a built-in strainer and includes a cap. The cap can often be used as a measure for spirits or other liquids. The French Shaker...

This is an impressive pair of dogs in the timeless Art Deco style, sitting attentively and awaiting the command of their master and dating from the mid 20th Century. This high quali...

A superb and rare complete Elizabeth II walnut cased, 117 piece, twelve place canteen of flatware cutlery, in the elegant Kings pattern, retailed by Harrods Knightsbridge London and bearing hallmarks for Sheffield, 1963 and the makers mark of  Gee & Holmes. Comprising: twelve table forks, twelve dessert forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve soup spoons, twelve teaspoons, twelve fish knives with silver blades twelve fish forks with silver tines, twelve table forks, twelve dessert knives six table spoons three piece fork set  All contained in the original superb fitted walnut canteen box with hinged lid and a single fitted drawer and custom fitted in blue felt. It bears the label "Harrods Ltd Cutlers & Silversmiths, Knightsbridge, S.W." This is the complete set, it is highly unusual to find such a nice patterned set with not even a single piece missing! Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 19 cm x Width 50 cm x Depth 35.5 cm  - Canteen case Weight 5.44 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches - Canteen case Weight 175 troy oz Harrods founder Charles Henry Harrod first established his business in 1824, aged 25. The business was located south of the River Thames in Southwark. The premises were located at 228 Borough High Street. He ran this business, variously listed as a draper, mercer and a haberdasher, certainly until 1831. During 1825 the business was listed as 'Harrod and Wicking, Linen Drapers, Retail', but this partnership was dissolved at the end of that year. His first grocery business appears to be as ‘Harrod & Co.Grocers’ at 163 Upper Whitecross Street, Clerkenwell, E.C.1., in 1832. In 1834 in London's East End, he established a wholesale grocery in Stepney, at 4, Cable Street, with a special interest in tea. In 1849, to escape the vice of the inner city and to capitalise on trade to the Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park, Harrod took over a small shop in the district of Brompton, on the site of the current store. Beginning in a single room employing two assistants and a messenger boy, Harrod's son Charles Digby Harrod built the business into a thriving retail operation selling medicines, perfumes, stationery, fruit and vegetables. Harrods rapidly expanded, acquired the adjoining buildings, and employed one hundred people by 1880. However, the store's booming fortunes were reversed in early December 1883, when it burnt to the ground. Remarkably, in view of this calamity, Charles Harrod fulfilled all of his commitments to his customers to make Christmas deliveries that year—and made a record profit in the process. In short order, a new building was built on the same site, and soon Harrods extended credit for the first time to its best customers, among them Oscar Wilde,Lillie Langtry, Ellen Terry, Charlie Chaplin, Noël Coward, Gertrude Lawrence, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, Sigmund Freud, A. A. Milne, and many members of the British Royal Family.  On Wednesday, 16 November 1898, Harrods debuted England's first "moving staircase" (escalator) in their Brompton Road stores; the device was actually a woven leather conveyor belt-like unit with a wood and "silver plate-glass" balustrade. Nervous customers were offered brandy at the top to revive them after their 'ordeal'. The department store was purchased by the Fayed brothers in 1985. In 2010 Harrods was sold to Qutar Holdings.  Harrods was the holder of royal warrants from 1910 till 2000 from the following: * Queen Elizabeth II (Provisions and Household Goods) * The Duke of Edinburgh (Outfitters) * The Prince of Wales (Outfitters and Saddlers) * The late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (China and Glass) The store occupies a 5-acre (20,000 m2) site and has over one million square feet (90,000 m2) of selling space in over 330 departments making it the biggest department store in Europe. The UK's second-biggest shop, Selfridges, Oxford Street, is a little over half the size with 540,000 square feet (50,000 m2) of selling space, while the third largest, Allders of Croydon had 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) of retail space. By comparison Europe's second-largest department store the KaDeWe in Berlin has a retail space of 650,000 square feet (60,000 m2). GEE & HOLMES LTD This enterprise can be traced to the registration of Thomas Raynes Ltd as a private limited company in 1935.   Capitalised at £1,000, it was based at 39 Eyre Street, and dealt in cutlery and various tools.  The subscribers were brothers: James Fairclough Gee (1899-1974) and Reginald L. Gee (1913-?).    They had been born at St Helens, Lancashire, the sons of James Gee (1868-1948) – an insurance superintendent – and his wife, Agnes née Fairclough.  In 1939, James and Reginald Gee were living with their parents at 47 Brooklands Crescent.  They were described in the Register of England & Wales (1939) as cutlery manufacturers.  Also residing at Brooklands Crescent (62) was Leonard Wycliffe Holmes (1901-1989), his wife Florence, and their son, James Geoffrey (1932-1985).  Leonard had been born in Sheffield, the son of John Clement Holmes (a steel and iron turner) and his wife, Bertha née Shelton.  Leonard apparently received a technical education, as in 1920 he co-presented a paper on electro-plating  at Mappin Hall.  He held an Associateship in Metallurgy from Sheffield University (Sheffield Daily Independent, 19 November 1920).  Leonard and Florence had been married at a Wadsley Church in 1927: she was the sister of James F. Gee.  In 1939, Leonard was working as a commercial traveller in cutlery.   During the Second World War, Thomas Raynes Ltd was listed at 41 Arundel Street – the same address as cutlery manufacturer, L. Holmes & Co.   The Hawley Collection has a stainless table knife marked ‘L. Holmes & Co’, which was probably made at this time.   Thomas Raynes Ltd became the vehicle for a new business entity – Gee & Holmes Ltd – which initially occupied 41 Arundel Street.  In an advertisement in 1946, the partners announced that they would be moving into a new factory at 61 Eyre Lane in early 1947.  The two-storey factory, which became known as Heritage Works, was bounded by Eyre Lane and Newton Lane.  Gee and Holmes...

A rare and complete Elizabeth II, 127 piece 12 place setting Kings Pattern sterling silver table-service, bearing hallmarks for 1978 and the mak...

This is a very elegant Vintage Atmos perpetual mantle clock by Jaeger-Le Coultre, with a jewelled movement bearing their ref  No. 88942 and dating from Circa 1950. The clock is disp...

A vintage sterling silver mounted diamond pattern crystal square Brierley decanter and stopper with silver collar and halllmarks  for London 1979 with the makers mark of the world renowned retailer Asprey and Co. The tapering rectangular shaped diamond pattern crystal decanter features a sterling silver mounted ris with a faceted cylindrical glass stopper; Add an elegant touch to your next dining experience. Condition: In excellent condition, with no dings dents or chips, please see photos for confirmation.   Dimensions in cm: Height 27 cm x Width 9 cm x Depth 9 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 11 inches x Width 3 inches x Depth 3 inches Asprey was established in England in  1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early specialty was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognised for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867. The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets. In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States. As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day. In the twenties, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases became collectable amongst young sophisticates who delighted in its other modern products, including travel clocks, safety razors and automatic pencil sharpeners. Asprey Jewellery...