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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Gothic Revival Religious Ecclesiastical Bronze Chest Casket Jewelry Box
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Gothic revival religious ecclesiastical bronze chest casket / jewelry box circa 1910
A finely cast solid bronze rectangular casket features stylized decorative gothic archway panel ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Large Shop Counter Display 20th Century
By Victorinox
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Antique Decorative Cast Iron Cannon Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique decorative cast iron signal cannon mounted on a two-wheeled carriage, and dating from Circa 1920.
This well-proportioned and detailed cast iron model of an ...
Category
Early 20th Century United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Set of 16 Luxury Nature Collection Christmas Tree Ornaments Vintage Irish Linen
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Nature Collection Set of 16 Artisan Irish Linen Ornaments by Katie Larmour
This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading.
These novelty ornaments are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself. They are particularly suitable for the holiday season and the ultimate Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms.
Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond.
The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths, and off cuts from our own cushion making. As an associate member of the Irish Linen Guild, Katie Larmour Design is listed on their official website as a ‘certified “trusted and recommended” purveyor of Irish Linen goods’. Katie was invited to be an ambassador for The European Confederation of Flax and Hemp (CELC) in 2021.
Each set contains one of each of the below:
Butterfly
Fox
Robin
Palm tree
Umbrella
Wellington (rubber) boot
Swan
Hedgehog
Toadstool
Beehive
Flax flower
Oak leaf
Pumpkin
Pineapple
Spider web
Rabbit
We produce items for all occasions such as Halloween, Fall, Autumn, birthdays, engagement, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas tree decorations, Easter, nautical / coastal themes.
There are 16 items included in this set.
Measurements:
Butterfly (11 x 9 cm)
Fox (5.5 x 9 cm)
Robin (7 x 7 cm)
Palm tree (7.5 x 9.5 cm)
Umbrella (7.5 x 8 cm)
Wellington (rubber) boot (6 x 9.5 cm)
Swan (9 x 8 cm)
Hedgehog (8 x 5 cm)
Toadstool (7.5 x 9 cm)
Beehive (7 x 7 cm)
Flax flower (9 x 9 cm)
Oak leaf (11 x 6.5 cm)
Pumpkin (7.5 x 7.5 cm)
Pineapple (6 x 10 cm)
Spider web (7 x 7 cm)
Rabbit (6 x 9 cm)
Expanded notes on images:
No.4 onwards: These are product shots of a selection of decorations that may not reflect exactly the items in this set’s listing, the items in image No.1 are what to expect in your order.
Use:
Our ornament can be used simply as a trinket, hung on a Christmas tree, from twigs in an Easter vase, as tablescaping display centrepieces, wedding favours, and look wonderful attached to the key of an antique drawer or bathroom cabinet and even from the furniture of a window.
Care:
Decoration only. Does not function as a bag. Not a toy. Do not eat. Do not place near a naked flame.
Condition:
Each individual item is handmade using traditional artisan tools and skills, this is reflected in the pieces. Although constructed with care and precision, no two pieces are exactly the same, they are rustic in style and look and that is part of their charm and character. Both the fabric or beading may show signs of wear, as a portion of our materials are recycled. Any pre-loved or vintage linen used may have slight marks or patchiness to it, this is to be expected. Some of the deadstock cloth comes in unused rolls and is spotless. The items in the listing are from a mix of fabric sources. A portion of the pearl beads are reclaimed and may show signs of wear and tear including scratches.
Our other items:
We also have limited edition coloured - teacups, gingerbread men, handbags, lips, oak leaves, pumpkins, seahorses and shells here on 1stdibs.
Our brand is known as the original vintage scarf cushion...
Category
2010s Unknown United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen
Museum Collection Luxury Christmas Tree Ornaments Set of 10 Vintage Irish Linen
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Museum Collection Set of 10 Artisan Irish Linen Ornaments by Katie Larmour
This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading.
These novelty ornaments are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself. They are particularly suitable for the holiday season and the ultimate Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms.
Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond.
The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
Category
2010s Unknown United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen
Regency Mahogany Miniature Bowfront Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late Regency Period Mahogany Miniature Chest, Of Bowfronted Form, Having Well Figured Top With Ebonised Stringing, Over Two Short And Three Long Drawers Retaining...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Set of FIVE Silhouette Miniatures All Hand Painted by Dorothy Turton RMS, 20thC
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A fine collection of Five original silhouette portrait miniatures by the Miniaturist painter Dorothy Turton ( 1900 to 1990s). These are all hand painted...
Category
20th Century English Georgian United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develo...
Category
1910s British Hollywood Regency Vintage United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Model of Balmoral Castle
By Staffordshire
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
The hollow potted castle is mounted on a long oval shaped base molded in relief with swirl patterning with a raised molded banner reading BALMORAL CASTLE...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pottery
Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Salmon Trophy Fish Model
A nice carved wooden half block salmon carved with teeth, dorsal fin, adipose fin, pectoral fin, pelvic fin, anal fin and tail fin, the eye also carved out i...
Category
1880s Scottish Sporting Art Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
MODEL SHIP, “Fragata Siglo XVIII” Large Handmade Antique English Decorative Ship
Located in Wembley, GB
1900s Astonishing large “Fragata Siglo XVIII”model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of ...
Category
1890s British Art Deco Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Miniature William and Mary Style Oyster veneered Chest on Stand
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and intricate William and Mary style oyster veneer miniature chest on stand is done to a 12/1 scale.
It is made with the same hand made traditional methods as in the...
Category
2010s British United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine, Yew
1960's Scale Model of a Boeing 720
Located in London, GB
A aluminium scale model of a Boeing 720 circa 1965.
1/60 scale.
On original stand.
The Boeing 720 is a narrow-body airliner produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a 707 derivat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Georgian Yew Wood Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming 18th Century Miniature Chest, Constructed Extremely Unusually From Yew Wood Timbers, Having Four Long Drawers Retaining Original Turned Brass Knobs, Raised On Elegant Orig...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Yew
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Deer's Head Hat & Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare Black Forest wall mounted carved deer's head hat and coat rack with glass eyes and with branch and leaf decoration,...
Category
1880s English Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to deve...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937
By Staffordshire
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a royal commemorative earthenware (pottery) beaker celebrating the planned coronation of King Edward V111th on May 12th 1937.
The tapering...
Category
Mid-20th Century English United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage 20th Century Large English Sloop Pond Yacht c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fantastic vintage 20th Century sloop pond yacht, featuring original canvas sails. The yacht is an example of British pond racing yacht and would have raced against similar yachts i...
Category
20th Century British Other United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Nouveau Silver, Mother of Pearl and Glass Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, mother of pearl and glass walking stick
French, c. 1900
Height 87.5cm, diameter 3cm
This walking stick was crafted at the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Regency Satinwood Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality late Regency Period, 19th century, satinwood miniature chest of attractive small proportions having well figured and crossbanded top, over three drawers with original turned wooden knobs, raised on elegant original splayed feet with shaped apron.
A chariming little 19th century miniature chest of drawers, which is shallower than most and therefore attractively proportioned. It also boasts beautifully figured satinwood veneers which have retained an excellent colour and patina. This would probably have been made as a travelling salesmans...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Bronze Cased Model Colubrina da Fortezza Cannon 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative glass cased bronze model of the Colubrina da Fortezza cannon, late 19th century in date.
It features a 25 cm long brass barrel mounted on a two-wheel car...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Italian Sterling Silver Car Models or Table Ornaments
By UnoAErre
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage Italian sterling silver table ornaments realistically modelled in the form of cars; an addition to...
Category
20th Century Italian United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Very Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Pig Bell' London 1904 by William Hornby
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by William Hornby, this wonderful and very rare, antique sterling silver bell, is modelled as a quite charmi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle
This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages set...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
18th Century Walnut Miniature Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and charming 18th century, George II Period, walnut and oak miniature bureau, having elegant inlaid decoration and original brasswea...
Category
Early 18th Century English George II Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Miniature Tripod Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 18th century mahogany George II
Period miniature table having well figured circular
Tilting top over vase turned central stem with
Elegant bold tripod legs terminating on
Pointed pad feet
(Almost certainly made as a travelling salesman...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock
A picturesque and highly decorative example of a rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock. A 5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals in a hand painted church behind houses with an automaton watermill and windmill, with papier Mache 3D hills in the foreground with metal staircase...
Category
1880s European Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paper
Georgian Oak Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely attractive and very good quality late 18th century, Georgian, oak miniature chest, having well figured rectangular top, over two short and three long drawers retaining original turned wooden knobs, flanked by elegant half turned columns, raised on elegant original shaped bracket feet.
A beautifully charming little piece of 18th century miniature furniture, constructed from rich, warm oak timbers which retain an exceptional colour and patina, it boasts original handles and feet. Almost certainly it was made as a sample piece of furniture originally.
There is regular debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase their talents. Or whether it was made as a travelling salesman...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
Staffordshire Marble Slipware Glazed Pottery Pig Moneybox
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique English Staffordshire pottery pig moneybox decorated in marble effect slipware glazes and dating from around 1840. The moneybox shaped as...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura, circa 1960s
By Madoura
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic egg figure from Atelier Madoura, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). This egg-sized ceramic figure is painted with a stylized suited man w...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming late 19th century mahogany minaiture chest, having rectangular top over two short and three long drawers, retaining original turned wooden knobs, flanked by rounded corner...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive and good quality early 19th century Georgian
mahogany miniature chest having well figured top over
two short and three long drawers with later brass
lions mask knobs...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th century English papier Mache butchers shop display pig figures
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English papier Mache butchers shop display pig figures
A pair of quirky and authentic early 20th century English papier Mache butchers shop display pig figures. O...
Category
1920s British Late Victorian Vintage United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming late 18th century mahogany miniature chest
having three long drawers with brass handles
raised on elegant splayed feet
(Much discussion is had over the original purpo...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Agate, Jade and Rose Quartz Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese agate, jade and rose quartz flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 28cm, width 37cm, depth 25cm
Crafted in 20th century China, this delicate fl...
Category
20th Century Chinese United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Victorian Antique Mahogany Miniature Chiffonier
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming mid-19th century mahogany two
door miniature chiffonier having carved decoration
to back and two-panelled below on original plinth
(An unusual type of piece to see a miniature variation of
this was almost certainly made originally as a travelling
salesman's sample. It would have been constructed as a
scale replica...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Silver-Gilt, Rock Crystal and Glass Bluet Flower Model in the Style of Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, rock crystal and glass bluet flower model in the style of Fabergé
Continental, 20th Century
Height 18cm, diameter 6cm
Inspired by the artistry of Fabergé, this exquisi...
Category
20th Century European United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal, Vermeil
Scale Model of the Short Brothers Flying Boat the Golden Hind
Located in London, GB
Scale model of the Short Brothers S.26 G-Class flying boat G-AFCI the Golden Hind.
The Short S.26 G-class was a large transport flying boat designed an...
Category
Mid-20th Century English United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century English Walnut Miniature Chiffonier
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming 19th century Victorian walnut miniature
walnut chiffonier having mirrored back to superstructure
over shaped top and three cupboard doors with
mirrored panels
(This most unusual piece was almost certainly made originally
as a travelling salesman...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy Miniature Serpentine Sideboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare And Exceptionally Good Quality English Regency Period Mahogany Tea Caddy, In The Form Of A Serpentine Miniature Sideboard, Having Lift Up Hinged Lid With Attractive...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura 'circa 1960s'
By Madoura
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic egg figure from Atelier Madoura, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). This egg-sized ceramic figure is painted with a stylized suited man w...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey.
English, 20th century.
Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth.
Crafted ...
Category
20th Century English Modern United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A late 18th century mahogany miniature chest retaining good colour throughout, with rectangular top over four well figured long drawers having...
Category
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Scale Model of the KLM DC-8 Know as the The Flying Dutchman
By Matthijs Verkuyl
Located in London, GB
A scale model of the KLM "The Flying Dutchman" Douglas DC-8 by Verkuyl of the Netherlands.
On original stand.
Made by Matthys M Verkuyl - B...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Sterling Silver Collectible Novelty Pincushion Modelled As A Hedgehog
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. This adorable Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Hedgehog Pincushion is rare and collectible, with the silver overlayin...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collaboration with Asprey, producing luxury jewellery and silver for an elite clientele.
The egg has been crafted from gold filigree — that is, gold wires interwoven to make a delicate lace-like pattern. The gold is arranged to form the image of a peacock, with a magnificent fanned train, composed of red, dark blue and green coloured plique-à-jour enamel. The light blue body of the peacock, and its long swirling light and dark blue tail feathers, have been crafted from intricate guilloché enamel, which is often found on Fabergé style eggs...
Category
1990s English United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and charming late 19th century Victorian
painted pine miniature chest having two short drawers and
two long drawers with original porcelain knobs raised
on elega...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
Late Regency 19th Century Burr Oak Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful Regency Period burr oak miniature chest having
Superbly figured top above two short & three long drawers with
Original brass knobs flanked by elegant fluted stiles raised on
Original brass ball feet
(Often much debate is had as to whether miniature furniture was
made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who is looking
for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase
their talents, or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans
sample piece, which is when a few articles were made as
scale models in advance of a road trip during which the salesman
would travel the country showing prospective clients
the kind of items they could produce back at the workshop and
take orders from. This particular miniature chest of drawers
is probably the latter and would have been made as a sample
piece. The construction is exquisite and the attention to tiny
detail phenomenal in all honesty. They work that would have
gone into constructing this with all of its fine details would actually
have been more of a challenge and taken a more skilled
craftsmen than its full size counterparts would have done.
It is also super quality and unusual being constructed from burr
oak which has taken on an exceptional rich colour and patina
over the years of its life. A really quite charming piece of
antique miniature furniture...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Charming Early 19th Century Mahogany Miniature Chest, Having Well Figured Top Over Three Long Drawers With Original Brass Knobs And Boxwood Inlaid Escutcheons, Over Elegant Shaped Apron With Original Splayed Bracket Feet.
There is regular debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase their talents. Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models but a well established workshop as a form of physical catalogue in advance of a travelling salesman’s road trip around the country, for him to use to try and fill his order book with full size counterparts.
We believe that this particular little Georgian Miniature Chest was probably made as an apprentice piece, due to the relative simplicity of it, combined with the exceptional execution, which maybe suggests that somebody was very much trying to impress somebody else. It is also slightly unusual in form, which again suggests it was made more as a one off item with a specific purpose, as opposed to a scale model of other items.
It is certainly a charming piece of antique miniature furniture...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, Import Marked London 1927
By Israel Segalov
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1927 by Israel Segalov, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, are handsomely modelled. Each measures roughly 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 96 troy ounces.
The design for the Knights is taken from a relief which can be found at the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I in the 'Hofkirche' of Innsbruck in Germany. The relief shows Emperor Maximilian I at the Battle of the Spurs (also known as the (second) Battle of the Guinegate), and was created by Albrecht Durer.
The knights are believed to depict Emperor Maximilian I & King Ferdinand I.
Category
1920s English Vintage United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage model of a Riva Aquarama Speedboat 3ft with Cream Interior 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional handbuilt model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yacht builder Riva, dating from the late 20th century.
In production from 1962 to 1996, the Aquarama was the most famous of Carlo Riva’s luxury designs and has the reputation of being the Ferrari of the boat world. It takes its name from its wraparound windscreen, which is reminiscent of the Cinerama film format that was popular in the 1960s.
This impressive speedboat is built to scale 1;10 and mirrors the original model.. It has been beautifully polished to a fine gloss with chrome parts and real leather upholstery in a beautiful cream colour.
The model comes with its original stand.
It is of the highest quality and is ready to grace a special place in your home.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 24 cm x Width 94 cm x Depth 30 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 3 feet, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot
The Riva Aquarama is a luxury wooden runabout built by Italian yachtbuilder Riva. Production of it and its derivatives (the Lungo, Super, and Special) ran from 1962 until 1996. The hull was based on the Riva Tritone, an earlier model speedboat by Riva, which in turn was inspired by the American Chris-Craft runabouts. The boat's speed, beauty, and craftsmanship earned it praise as the Ferrari of the boat world. The company was founded by Pietro Riva in 1842, and run by Carlo Riva through its 1969 sale to the American Whittaker Corporation.
The most famous of Carlo Riva’s designs...
Category
Late 20th Century United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Simulated Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming mid-19th century simulated bird's-eye
Maple miniature chest of three long drawers
With original turned wooden knobs raised
On original plinth
(There is often debate ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Petite Art Deco Flapper Girl Pin Cushion Half Doll
Located in Devon, England
Very delicate and petite Art Deco flapper girl, half nude with black bob hair cut without stretched arms. An unusual size and beautifully detail...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Scratch Built Church Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built Church model
We share what we love, and we love this scratch-built pine model of a church. Hand carved detail with gla...
Category
Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954 50cm 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane from 1954.
Ferrari motor cars are adored on all corners of the globe and are seen as the ultimate status symbol for the rich a...
Category
1950s Vintage United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Antique hand made wooden scale model of an 18th century farm cart circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This very fine meticulously constructed wooden scale model copies the design of a late 18th or early 19th century full sized working example.
It dates to circa 1920.
This cart is we...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Two English Pottery Glass Eyed Dog Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two delightful English Art Deco pottery novelty dog figures with glass eyes made by Fielding’s and Crown Devon and dating from the 1930’s. The small figures portray two small puppy d...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Wind Tunnel Model of a Douglas Destroyer Made by NACA/NASA in 1942
Located in London, GB
A very rare World War II 1/5 scale wind tunnel development model of a Douglas "Destroyer" XSB2D-1 torpedo and dive bomber, circa 1942.
The model was made ...
Category
1940s American Vintage United Kingdom Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
