Semi-Circular Lead Cistern, Dated 1653

This is an authentic antique map of the Greece by Jan Jansson. The map was published in Amsterdam, circa 1653. This striking 17th century map of Greece was based on “Totius Graeciae ...

Each cistern is in the form of a fluted vase on a rectangular pedestal. The lead-lined vases have brass handles, removable lids with pineapple finials and taps. The crossbanded pedestals have cupboard doors enclosing slatted shelves for warming plates in one and a lead-lined slops drawers, a tambour fronted shelf and a cellaret in the other. Susan Stuart, 'Gillow of Lancaster and London', 2008 vol 1 p308-315 illustrates many pedestal urns including the drawings for Workington Hall, Cumbria, dated 1788. PLates 342 and 343 show pedestals with a similar arrangement of shelves and drawers. Thomas Sheraton explained the functions of dining room pedestals in his 'Drawing Book' of 1793: 'IN spacious dining rooms the sideboards are often made without drawers of any sort, having simply a rail, a little ornament...

A historically important 18th century piece of interior from the Swedish King Gustav III:s yacht Amphion built in 1777-1778. One of the last pieces in private hands to have survive...

This intriguing antique lead amulet, discovered in Poland after decades underground, bears the mysterious marks of its long burial, with many of its original designs now softened and...

The countye of Monmouth with the situation of the townshire described Anno, 1610 The reverse with Monmouthshire, Chapter VI and an alphabetical list of towns. In a beautiful Flemish oak polished and gilded frame Cartographer: John Speed...

Fine Spanish coin that was previously on a silver bracelet (sold separately). Spain, Alphonse XII (1874-1885), 5 Peseta, 1882, Year: 1882 Metal: Silver.

Oak Hat and Umbrella Stand, of circular form with carved finial above eight well-cast brass adjustable coat hooks supported on solid oak uprights. To the quarter-divided umbrella sta...

A good Victorian circular brass stick stand: made from brass rod with cast finials, cast iron base with removable drip trays

Decorated with foliate garlands and cornucopiae of flowers on a faux finished burnt orange ground; on bun feet.

Nickel circular compact magazine holder.