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A large carved and polychrome painted tobacconist's figure almost certainly 17th or early 18th century For a related example see Edward H. Pinto, Treen and other Wooden Bygones, Bell and Hyman, London 1969. Page 412, plate 436. Originally this may well have been a tobacconist's shop window figure. For a similar, but slightly earlier unpainted example, see Sotheby's, The W. J. Shepherd collection of treen, 30th November 1983, Lot 393, illustrated in Pinto "Wooden Bygones of Smoking and Snuff Taking", plate 1. Carved wooden figures, often painted, were placed outside tobacconist's shops as signs from the 17th century onwards. The earliest of these figures is the 'black boy' or 'blackamoor'. 'At the sign of the black boy' or 'at the sign of the blackamoor' was a popular address for tobacconists since the early 17th century. The 17th century figures...

A rather odd pair of hardwood carved furniture feet from South Tyrolean region Italy, possibly from a ecclesiastical piece like a chest. They remind me of the early imagery of the S...

A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure. Depicting a traditionally dressed Chinese gent, with his wispy beard, hat and holding his bask...

After the antique a late 19th century atticware vase, with typical red and black decoration of classical scenes. Some elderly repairs, knocks and abrasions. 41cm in height 20cm...

Single French Cast Iron Candlestick In The Original Green Painted Patina, 19th Century

Stunning Iberian style eight handled jar or vessel in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed vase in green terracotta. Elegant piece, beautiful from all sides and i...

This distinctive pair of sage green Moroccan ceramic candlesticks features a cactus-inspired design, adding a touch of organic beauty to any space. Their unique shape is enhanced by ...

Rare Pair of Cylinder Vases with Putti Terracotta Impruneta end 20th Century Internal diameter (Cm) 22 Height (Cm) 30 Base Dimensions (Cm) 32 Weight (Kg) 9 Handmade product; Frost ...