Regent Antiques

An attractive silver model of the Queen's coronation coach, hallmarked for Birmingham 1977, with the makers mark for Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd on a red velvet base. Gold State Coa...

Vintage oil painting of fishing boats titled Spanish Traders by Harold Edward Collin (1936-1973) circa 1960 in date. The Impressionist painting freatures a pair of fishing boats on...

This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880. Beautifully modelled, hand carved from linden wood, with mother and baby bear on a naturalistically carved rocky outcrop. The inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen tray in front. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique item, it shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the inkstand displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 15 cm x Width 23 cm x Depth 14 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches History of Black Forest Carving The idea behind the success of Brienz wood carving was quite simple. After a disastrous famine in 1816 in the Brienz area people were forced to find new areas of revenues. Driven by the need to create jobs in the Bernese Oberland, an economically underdeveloped region, the Swiss government encouraged the existing resource of timber industry to liaise with the traditional wooden craftsmanship. It took some time to improve from home requirements to sophisticated designed arts but the process was supported by the rising amount of tourists visiting the region. Christian Fischer and other founders Christian Fischer (1790-1848) started self-taught from simple turneries (carved bowls and other articles of daily use) to unsophisticated regional animals and people. Due to his success and the interest of the tourists, other carvers started also following his idea of carving the pristine naturalism. The Swiss government supported these start-ups with additional training of apprentices at special trade school. Brienz School of Wood Carving In 1884 the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz" was founded. It became an important educational institution to strengthen and develop the artistic backgrounds and exhibit an area of creativity. During the years of war in the 20th century, the demand for wooden sculptures came to rest and led to the re-orientation in areas such as toys and carvings for constructions. Beyond that the Brienz wood carving articles had to face an enormous competition from abroad. The School of Wood Carving had to get through difficult economic times but in the late 1970s wood carving enjoyed a renaissance. A lot of young people searched for elemental jobs and added a new value to school education. Today Brienz School of Wood Carving is combined with the education of turner, basket makers and coopers. The school still claims high-quality standards and follows old principles with regard to future perspectives. Wild animals At all times wild animals fascinate people. The highland around Brienz has large variety of different wild animals. Bears are among the most popular models for carvers. On the one hand bears are easy to cut and on the other hand they have a strong symbolized image. The enthusiasm for bears in art...

A vintage Pair of Harcourt Talleyrand cut glass Crystal Spirit decanters by Baccarat Mid 20th C A pair of Baccarat Decanters in the Talle...

This is a beautiful antique sterling silver pommel walking stick circa 1880 in date The striking stick features an ornate silver chequered pommel on a gentle tapering ebonized shaft...

This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in date. The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. ...

This is a stunning 19th century antique French Louis XV Revival ormolu and floral marquetry shaped rectangular card table, circa 1870 in date. The shaped top has banded marquetry inlay encompassing an exquisite floral marquetry bouquet of country flowers with musical instruments and a stunning gilt bronze border. The shaped frieze is profusely inlaid throughout with sprays of flowers, leafy stems and musical trophies. It has decorative ormolu cast masque bosses to the sides and is raised on serpentine legs terminating in leafy ormolu sabots. The hinged top opens to reveal a green baize lined interior for playing cards framed...

This is beautifully crafted antique early Victorian teak military campaign secretaire chest of drawers dates from Circa 1840. The top drawer opening to a pull out secretaire fitted with a small drawer, pigeon hole compartments and an inset gold tooled brown leather writing surface. This is over two short drawers over two full width drawers. The brass-bound chest was made in two parts, accented with inset brass hardware, for ease of transport. Add this splended military secretaire...

This is a fabulous antique French Sevres ormolu mounted cobalt blue soft paste porcelain jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The shaped hinged ormolu mounted cover is superbly de...

This is a superb antique late 19th Century walnut revolving desk chair, circa 1880 in date. It is made of high quality solid solid walnut with a beautiful and decorative slatted ca...

This is an elegant antique English Old Sheffield plate silver on copper ice bucket or wine cooler, circa 1790 in date, and bearing the sunburst makers marks of the world renowned sil...

A truly stunning large vintage bronze Heron sculptural pond fountain, late 20th century in date. This is a beautiful garden pond fountain sculpted in bronze with contrasting brown a...

This is a truly stunning monumental life-size jardiniere depicting a pair of semi nude female figures wearing flowing skirts standing back to back holding an Etruscan urn. In timel...

This is a truly stunning large bronze 'Lady Justice' statue set upon a bronze base, dating from the late 20th century. This high quality bronze was hot cast using the 'lost wax' pro...

This is a stunning pair of French carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XV style and dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. The chairs feature hand-carved decoration a...

This is a handsome bronze sculpture of a polo player on his horse galloping towards the ball at high speed, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. Cast by the traditional...

This stunning large vintage fountain bird bath is sculpted in solid bronze in the classical Greek Style and dates from the late 20th Century. The fo...

This is a gorgeous vintage silver plated champagne / wine cooler. It is boldly engraved Louis Roederer Fonde en 1776 on the side with the LR logo. The cooler has twin carrying han...

This is a gorgeous vintage pair of silver plated champagne / wine coolers. They are each boldly engraved Louis Roederer Fonde en 1776 on the sides with the LR logo. Each cooler h...

This is a beautiful pair of flame mahogany chests with slides in elegant Georgian style dating from the late 20th Century. The chests are masterfully crafted from gorgeous flame ma...

This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century. This stunning chest features a beautiful Verde Antico marble top, attractive ormolu mount...

This is a fabulous hand crafted complete suit of 16th Century style armour dating from the second half of the 20th century. The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand complete with a two handed double edged sword. This is an fabulous quality life size suit of armour...

This is a stunning Louis revival marble topped 'bombe' marquetry commode, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. This beautiful commode is made from walnut, wood and fea...

This is a handsome Vintage pair of Regency revival occasional tables. Masterfully created in gorgeous flame mahogany with brass galleries and elegant ormolu feet. They would be p...

A beautifully sculpted composite marble bust of the famous Roman Statesman Julius Caesar, dating from the late 20th century. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second t...

This is a beautiful ornately decorated Vintage life size bronze sculpture of a heavily armored Roman Cavalry officer on horseback, riding triumphantly into battle, dating from the l...

A beautiful small vintage Venetian style crystal chandelier with four lights and beautiful clear crystal drops, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. It is in fantastic ...

This is a beautiful pair of Louis Revival 20 Light Ballroom Cut Crystal and Bronze Tent Chandeliers, circa 1920 in date. The cut crystal tent and bag shaped chandeliers each featu...

This is a beautiful antique Edwardian mahogany and inlaid nest of tables, circa 1880 in date. The nest consists of a set of three matching interlocking tables, each has a rich flam...

This is a beautiful Louis Revival 20 Light Ballroom Cut Crystal and Bronze Tent Chandelier, circa 1920 in date. The cut crystal tent and bag shaped chandelier features a curved to...

This is a magnificent antique brass bound coromandel Victorian Gothic Revival casket by Parkins and Gotto, 24 & 25 Oxford Street, London, circa 1860...

This is a lovely vintage Venetian Revival chandelier with eight lights and beautiful clear crystal drops, dating from the second half of the 20th Century. Add a touch of class to yo...

This is a truly magnificent pair of hand painted porcelain spill vases accomplished in the Dresden manner, dating from the second half of the 20th century. Each vase features a maid...

This is truly delightful Vintage classical porcelain centrepiece in the Dresden manner, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. This stunning centrepiece is hand-painted w...

This is a beautiful and ornate Vintage Dresden Revival porcelain centrepiece, late 20th century in date. The centrepiece features a winged cherub on each side holding an oval pierc...

An attractive and unusual vintage silver plated letter rack, late 20th Century in date. The letters "L E T T E R' form the dividers of this charming piece. The craftsmanship is sec...

This is an exquisite antique George IV Gonçalo Alves and amboyna marquetry inlaid tea caddy, circa 1825 in date. It is beautifully decorated with superb marquetry decoration to the ...

This is a beautiful antique bronze sculpture of a lioness by the renowned French sculptor Louis Riche (1877 - 1947), circa 1910 in date. The sculpture depicts a recumbent lioness r...

This is a beautiful pair of vintage Venetian two tier crystal chandeliers with twelve lights each and beautiful clear crystal drops, dating from the second half of the 20th century. ...

This is a beautiful antique shaped circular Coalport Named View porcelain cabinet plate signed E. Ball and dated 1891. The central hand-painted scene of Lake Menteith is set withi...

This is a stunning antique French Louis Revival ormolu mounted walnut and marquetry inlaid display cabinet, circa 1920 in date. The cabinet features a shaped top and has impressive ...

A superb antique bronze and marble sculputure group titled "The Betrothal" by Carl Kauba (1865-1922), circa 1890 in date. The bronze features a classical youth placing a ring on the...

This is a very attractive antique pair of Italian silver plated fighting cockerels, circa 1920 in date. These beautifully sculpted and hand-chased fine textured cockerels are in realistic aggressive and dynamic fighting poses with flowing plumage and open wings ready to attack. They will add a touch of action to your dining table, game table or buffet. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 20 cm x Width 16 cm x Depth 15 cm Height 19 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 16 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches Height 7 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches A cockfight is a sport between two roosters (cocks), or more accurately gamecocks, held in a ring called a cockpit. The history of raising fowl for fighting goes back 6,000 years. The first documented use of the word gamecock, denoting use of the cock as to a “game”, a sport,pastime or entertainment, was recorded in 1646, after the term “cock of the game” used by George Wilson, in the earliest known book on the sport of cockfighting in The Commendation of Cocks and Cock Fighting in 1607. But it was during Magellan's voyage of discovery of the Philippines in 1521 when modern cockfighting was first witnessed and documented by AntonioPigafetta, Magellan's chronicler, in the kingdom of Taytay. The combatants, referred to as gamecocks, are specially bred birds, conditioned for increased stamina and strength. The comb and wattle are cut off in order to meet show standards of the American Gamefowl Society and the Old English Game...

This is an elegant antique Victorian sterling silver casket with hallmarks for London, 1898 and the makers marks of the renowned silversmith William Comyns & Sons. The shaped casket...

This is a beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver pommel and Malacca walking stick, circa 1880 in date. This decorative walking cane features an exquisite Chinese silver pomme...

A superb pair of Coalport twin handled vases, late 19th century in date. The painted shaped panels feature handpainted landscapes with birds set within shaped cartouches by A Perry,...

A superb antique Victorian burr walnut credenza, Circa 1860 in date. Displaying sophistication and charm, this credenza is the ...

This is a superb dining set comprising a 13ft Vintage Regency Revival dining table with fourteen Hepplewhite revival dining chairs., dating from the second half of the 20th Century....

This is a superb dining set comprising a 13ft Vintage Regency Revival dining table with fourteen Hepplewhite revival dining chairs., dating from the second half of the 20th Century....

This is a superb 13ft Vintage Regency Revival dining table dating from the second half of the 20th Century. The tabletop was crafted in flame mahogany and features superb satinwood ...

A superb pair of antique etched glass globe decanters, circa 1870 in date. The fine glass has been beautifully etched with a fine leaf pattern. This lovely pair can serve decorativ...

This is a highly attractive interwar revival industrial design tripod searchlight floor lamp, late 20th Century in date. This splendid nautical...

This is a superb antique English Old Sheffield Silver Plate tray Circa 1780 in date. This rectangular Old Shefield tray features a deep set, decorative gadrooned border with elegant...

This is a superb antique English silver plated triple bottle coaster, circa 1930 in date. The three coasters are arranged in a triangle on wheels, each are decorated with an acanth...

This is an elegant antique Victorian brass bound mahogany walking stick stand, circa 1870 in date. The stand is of cylindrical shape, features three brass bands, a pair of ormolu l...

This is a fabulous antique Victorian games compendium and tantalus, circa 1880 in date. It consists of three cut crystal liquor bottles with stoppers, a pair of engraved shot glasses, a silver plated tray and a fitted cribbage board...

This is an exceptional pair of antique English Neo-classical Revival silver plated wine coolers bearing the makers mark of the renowned English silversmith Elkington, dated 1873. T...

This is an absolutely stunning and finely painted KPM Berlin Plaque after Paul Thumann's (1834-1908) 'Kunst Bringt Gunst' (meaning 'Art wins heart'), sign...

This is a superb decorative Japanese Imari table lamp on stand, circa 1840 in date. The lamp has a bulbous shape and features Japanese decoration in the traditional Imari colour scheme of blue orange and red, profusely decorated with birds and flowers. The rim has a cast ormolu bamboo-moulded mount and the lamp is raised on an ormolu base with four-leaf and scroll-form legs. Add a touch of elegance to a special place in your home with this fabulous Japanese Imari porcelain lamp...

A fine antique well proportioned flame mahogany George IV Wellington chest, in the manner of Gillows, Circa 1830 in date. With fabulous original colour, original handles, ash and ce...