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This early Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow has a tan linen backing. The insert is down & feather fill.

Venetian daybed of hand-carved wood with silver gilt accents on a Venetian grey blue ground. Ornate Rococo carving, highlighted by silver gilding and l...

Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. A beautiful, exceedingly rare and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, N...

Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter tea set and tray, circa 1905.Teapot, cream jug, sugar and tray, each with relief whiplash curved Celtic ornament in...

Antique Tibet Po Cha Religious Mug Silver finely engraved White Jade Coral , refined object of great class and history, in excellent condition.

Brass chess board and chess game made with the ancient casting technique. After casting, the finish was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-carat gold plating. The figures are in Florentine medieval style then painted with antioxidant treatment using a special transparent lacquer. The two-tone mirrored glass chess top which highlights the high quality of execution. Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war. A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses. Made entirely by hand in the artisan workshop of piero Benzoni...

Table de chevet / caisson / module de rangement vintage / table d’appoint des années 60, en bois massif, 3 tiroirs, très bon état général, poncé et verni. Ref 221 125 Hauteur : 45 cm...

Giant Advertising Cigar Statue / Bar Lounge / Cigars. Large Cigar Tobacco Trade Sign Cigars, made of wood with an iron and brass support. Fantastic Folk A...

Fantastic early 18thc Pennsylvania painted and decorated baby cradle with strong German Dutch influence . This early cradle has come out of a fifty year collection and was found in Southern Pennsylvania originally . The hex signs...

17th C. Sheet Music "Feria vi. Paschae" (page 191 and 192) Excellent example of Latin sheet music for Catholic church services. Bold red title and notations, with red staff lines. N...

An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm.

Chic Black Tinted Round Coffee Table - Urban Fundamenta 27 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or black tinted finish. Due to the nature of...

Sleek and functional; ingeniously beautiful Organic Modernism. From the creators of the iconic folding "Plia" Chair, we bring you the folding "Planta" coat & umbrella stand. Made in ...

A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses). Lorgnettes, eye glasses held in place by long handles rather than resting on the bridge of one's nose, were...

Beautiful French stone wash linen in black. Button closure, machine washable, tumble dry low. Size: 16” x 32” Pillow insert is not included, if you need one please let us know we w...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer Walnut nightstands ring brass handles. Very nice nightstands with 1 drawer each. Each drawer has a hanging brass ring pull. The nightstands a...

Ultra sleek mid century teak and leather bed headboard, circa 1960s. Made by Myers Furniture GB. With solid teak shelving compartments t...

Beautiful pair of teak mid century 3 drawer nightstands made in Denmark. Designed by Peter Graves Sorensen for Tørring Møbelfabrik. Square body and platform base. Single lower cubby ...

This wool log cabin quilt is in very good condition with a reversible one patch backing. This quilt was found and made in Pennsylvania.

Pair of handmade glass bookends with smooth top and textured sides by Blenko Glass, USA circa 1980s. Measurement for each block: w3.5" d4" h3.75"

Sn5274 A pair of French tulipwood bedside cabinets, having shaped gallery to the inlaid top above 3 flower inlaid drawers fitted with original brass knobs and string inlaid sides, al...

We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...

Antique map titled 'Totius Terrae Sanctae Delineatio'. Map of the Holy Land extending to Egypt and showing the route of the Children of Israel in their e...

Antique Map of the European Turkey, Greece & Ionian Islands – Stieler, c.1860 Original antique map titled *Die Europaeische Türkei, Griechenland und die ...

An early molded plywood screen divider in calico ash, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. The screen's ingenious design allows it to be formed into a vari...

19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on si...

Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, an Italian valet with trouser press. This piece is a must have for every man's dressing room. You can take off your pants without c...

Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1936. This is the mechanical Pik-a-Cig Monkey box...

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century Portuguese, from the 18th century in carved Brazilian rosewood. Decoration with interrupted pediments, volutes, floral motifs...

Large vintage Western / Southwestern down filled square throw / accent pillow, thick brown pebbled leather front decorated with a stitched abstract bolo design, framed in smooth leat...

The design of Ocum Nightstand is typified by the search for balanced proportions, simplicity of the basic forms and minimalist construction. The contrasting textures of the Caribbean...

Elegant 18th-century reliquary in solid silver, finely hand-engraved, with ornamental decoration typical of Baroque religious art. Its oval shape features floral and symbolic details...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Arts & Crafts Shapland & Petter Hall stand with hand hammered Copper panels over a Walnut frame with inset sheild mirror Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking well made and decorative hat glove coat and scarf rack, this one is rare as it has the central mirror and its an earlier than usual example circa 1900 Made by Shapland & Petter, a full blub on their life and works can be found below In terms of the condition it is straight and solid, the piece sits well in any setting and looks decorative and very English country house, we have cleaned waxed and polished the timber, there is one hook slightly bent, otherwise its in fine order Dimensions Height:- 205cm Width:- 113cm Depth:- 40cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple Introduction This Barnstaple based company manufactured some of the finest pieces of furniture in Arts and Crafts style but very little has been written about the company or the pieces they produced. It a great shame that whilst Shapland and Petter pieces have been illustrated in books and auction catalogues they are invariably attributed to other makers such as Liberty and Co in London or Wylie and Lochhead in Glasgow. With this feature, we intend to inspire a more thorough appreciation of the work of the company; readers are invited to help with the task by sending photographs and information. Collectors and auction houses are now showing significantly more interest in Shapland and Petter pieces. The company, based in Barnstaple, England produced a very wide range of furniture in several different styles including many pieces in period reproduction and municipal style for town halls and commercial premises alongside their superb Arts and Crafts range Distinctive features of their superb Arts and Crafts style are the use of heart shaped piercing, geometric shapes with angled arches and the application of repousse copper panels. Decoration with marquetry, metal inlay, mounting of ceramic and enamel cabochons were techniques which they mastered with a combination of state of the art technology and traditional craftsmanship. Most distinctively, the pieces were extremely well made, with care and very best quality materials The growing interest in Shapland and Petter has raised many questions about the origins of the firm, and the sources of influence on their designs, some of which resemble designs by Ashbee, Ballie Scott, Voysey and Talwin Morris. Links have been assumed with Liberty and Co with the supposition Shapland and Petter worked on commissions for Liberty. There appears to be little evidence to support many of the assumptions which have developed around the company and this article is intended to help to start the discussion and to stimulate research The History of Shapland and Petter The Museum of North Devon in Barnstaple have an archive of Shapland and Petter which includes some company records and a small display of furniture and related items. The following text gives history of the company and is reproduced from the display boards in the museum with kind permission of North Devon Museums For over 100 years the Shapland and Petter factory has stood at the end of Barnstaple Long Bridge. Manufacturers of doors, door sets, and custom wood interiors, NT Shapland and Petter Ltd are still one of the towns largest employers. The company was established by Henry Shapland (b. 1823), a cabinet maker by trade. He embarked on a voyage to America in 1848, where he was inspired by an invention for a wave-moulding machine. He was only allowed to see it if he left the country immediately. Returning home with only rough notes, he reproduced the machine and in 1854 began a cabinet making business in one room at the Raleigh woolen mill in Pilton. Later the firm moved to Bear Street in Barnstaple. Henry Petter was an accountant who entered into partnership with Mr Shapland. The business progressed and in 1864 they bought the Raleigh Factory where Shapland first began his work. Success was rapid, but in 1888 the building burnt down. Immediately work began on a bigger and better factory - their present site by the Long Bridge - which included many modern inventions The two Henrys died within two years of each other - Petter in 1907 and Shapland in 1909. In 1924 Shapland and Petter merged with the Barnstaple Cabinet Company, producing North Devon's biggest industry. During the First World War Shapland and Petter's skilled craftsmen turned their hands to wooden propellers for the aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps. After the war, public tastes changed, and hand carved furniture was too expensive for many. Shapland and Petter's output now included elegant veneered pieces with smooth Art Deco lines. The company fitted out Pullman carriages and ocean liners and made hand-carved church furniture. The famous England Rugby Captain W. W. Wakefield was appointed Company Director in 1927. Throughout the depression of the late 1920's and early 1930's the company still managed to produce high quality work Furniture manufacturing continued until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939. Many workers left to fight, while the factory worked on Air Ministry contracts for ammunition boxes. After the war came radio cabinets and laboratory and contract furniture, until eventually large quantities of doors were being produced for hospitals, hotels, schools, offices and other buildings. Examples of Shapland and Petter's work can be seen all over North Devon. In Barnstaple, the shop front at 109 High Street is a good example, and the interior of the old Lloyd's Bank, now Chamber's Brasserie, was also Shapland's work. Examples of carving by Shapland's men can be seen in two chairs and a reading desk in Barnstaple Parish Church As cabinet makers, Shapland and Petter employed up to 350 people at a time. There were designers, carvers, cabinet makers, machinists, polishers, and labourers. The company was one of the first to install American labour-saving devices and was keen to adopt the most up-to-date machinery The fire of 1888 at the Raleigh Cabinet Works was a huge loss for the company. However, it resulted in a new factory which was altogether more modern and better equipped. The new building by the river was arranged into blocks. The production line began with the saw mills and ended with the finishing rooms. There was modern machinery in every department - one of their saws was the first of its kind in Britain. Water sprinklers and electric lights were a necessity - this factory would not burn down As well as the furniture production, Shapland and Petter imported timber by sea and rail. The new factory 's facilities were exceptional Shapland and Petter were renowned for excellent design and workmanship. The carvers were highly skilled, serving seven year apprenticeships and attending classes at the Barnstaple School of Art. Ornately carved furniture required up to a hundred tools The factory produced made to order woodwork for banks, hotels, and shops; mantelpieces, paneling and staircases. They fitted out Pullman railway carriages, the London Guildhall, and Edgar Wallace 's dining room as well as houses like Tapeley Park in North Devon Much of the work involved intricate leaded glass panels, or inlaid fruitwood designs, like the white bedroom suite shown in the exhibition here. This type of work is typical of Art Nouveau 1895 to 1910, inspired by the fluid shapes of plants and flowers Many pieces were made from standard designs. There were hundreds to choose from, and a selection could be seen in local and London showrooms and in catalogues. Although mass-produced, this furniture was well-made by skilled technicians and modern machinery Arts and Crafts designs of Shapland and Petter The development of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the South West of England has not been written up in any detail though we do know of the Art Potters of Barnstaple from the excellent book of this name by Audrey Edgeler. Less is known of the Barnstaple Guild of Metal Workers. We know of the Bath Cabinet Makers and the Newlyn School of Industrial Art in Cornwall but very little has been written about the furniture makers of Barnstaple in Devon The establishment of a large cabinet making firm in Barnstaple is not remarkable in itself; there were several cabinet makers in the area. What is interesting is that this particular Barnstaple firm should become a leading maker of Arts and Crafts furniture, copying the styles of the leading Architect designers and creating their own unique style Critics may point out that as their work was commercially driven and reliant upon machines it therefore does not really qualify as Arts and Crafts. Whilst the company was highly innovative in machine technology, they also employed many craftsmen who worked with their hands in woodcarving, marquetry work, design and application of decorative copperwork and other artistic embellishment in the true Arts and Crafts tradition. Anyone who has experience of Shapland and Petter workmanship knows the level of craftsmanship invested in each piece Sources of inspiration There appears to be no evidence to link any known architect, artist or designer to the Shapland and Petter company. Their designs appear to have been created solely by their own internal design staff none of whom appear to have published or registered their work in any other context C. R. Ashbee who established the Guild of Handicrafts visited Barnstaple in 1893 and provided a twelve week course on the design and decoration of furniture. It is presumed that this visit was hosted by Shapland and Petter, and that their own staff and those from other local furniture makers attended the course. Ashbee appears to have been unimpressed by the commercial attitudes he encountered and apparently disappointed at the lack of interest in his (high minded) lectures. What is interesting however is the similarity between some of his designs and those used by Shapland and Petter, particularly in respect to inlaid floral design. Perhaps he left a lasting influence which has not yet been verified There has been some speculation on the influence of Scottish designers, particularly because of the use of Glasgow rose designs which are typical of the Glasgow School, and particularly of Talwin Morris. There are also several designs which use similar motifs to those used by Baillie Scott, the use of two doves in flight for example. More research is needed to trace possible links here. One thing that is clear is that there was a great deal of copying and selling designs in the furniture industry at the time and a nineteenth century survey on the furniture trade recorded that '' Barnstaple pays the best prices for designs ..'' Collaboration with other companies There is evidence that Shapland and Petter organised a wide network of companies to retail their products and hence many pieces have the labels of retail furnishers added. Little is known of their marketing in Europe and America but it may be that many Arts and Crafts pieces were sold abroad. Shapland and Petter had excellent access to rail and shipping lines for importing timber and presumably for exporting their finished products The extent of their collaboration with other companies is yet to be ascertained but there is evidence that their suppliers included the Della Robbia Pottery, Pilkingtons Tile...

Wrought iron room dividers screen/room divider features three new custom-made removable panels in off-white Sunbrella fabric, the fabric is held with iron rods on the top and bottom,...

We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...

Vintage handmade blue cottage miniature dollhouse , fully decorated and with lights.

Pair of mid century teak nightstands Mid century pair of bedside tables in teak made in Europe. Each nightstand includes two ...

This umbrella stand is in brass and cooper. It has been made in Italy in the 1960s. The rod and the base are in brass, and the casing is in copper. The rod is finished at the top b...

Pair of two rare vintage public commercial hotel / business / lobby trash can stands / bins / receptacles. Made of green marble with inset brass ashtrays and circular trash openings...

Globe of The World 9”x12”

Beautiful original ancient Roman glass embedded in Lucite cube, was used for containing perfume. Exceptional object of art for display.

3-715 Beautiful sea life diorama including sea shells various crustaceans ,seahorse starfish encased in a walnut frame under glass. Brass hanging ring

Decorative Accent Pillow in a fine woven smooth soft linen. Size: 16” x 32” when stuffed with insert. Can be used with a low stuffed king size down insert. Color: Mustard. / Fren...

"Oblique Strategies" by Brian Eno & Peter Schmidt - Peter Norton Christmas Gift This piece is from a series of Christmas gifts, given yearly by Peter Norton and his family. This one is from 1996. The white container is Corian, with a solid weight and feel. Within, there are bright and whimsical cards, each congaing a strategy or inspiration for thinking creatively. In 1970, Peter Schmidt created "The Thoughts Behind the Thoughts", a box containing 55 sentences letterpress printed onto disused prints that accumulated in his studio, which is still in Eno's possession. Eno, who had known Schmidt since the late 1960s, had been pursuing a similar project himself, which he had handwritten onto a number of bamboo cards and given the name "Oblique Strategies" in 1974. There was a significant overlap between the two projects, and so, in late 1974, Schmidt and Eno combined them into a single pack of cards and offered them for general sale. The set went through three limited edition printings before Schmidt suddenly died in early 1980. Sixteen years later software pioneer Peter Norton convinced Eno to let him create a fourth edition as Christmas gifts for his friends. Overall size: 6.25"W x 5"D x 2"H Card sizes: 3"H x 4.13"W Peter Norton (b. 1943) is an American programmer, software publisher, author, and philanthropist. He is best known for the computer programs and books that bear his name and portrait. Norton established his family foundation with his former wife Eileen Norton in 1989. The foundation’s primary focus is on supporting contemporary visual arts nationwide. For more than two decades, the Peter Norton Family commissioned annual limited edition artworks to give to friends, colleagues, and museums during the holidays. The “Christmas Projects” evolved from modest prints created in small runs to complexly fabricated objects and editions up to 5,000—with all those gift labels reportedly printed personally by Peter Norton. Each year’s artwork was always a surprise, as was the recipient list. Brian Peter George Eno (b. 1948) is an English musician, songwriter, record producer and visual artist. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to ambient music and electronica, and for producing, recording, and writing works in rock and pop music. Peter Schmidt (1931 - 1980) was a Berlin-born British artist, painter, theoretician of color and composition, pioneering multimedia exhibitor and an influential teacher at Watford College of Art. He was part of a generation of art school teachers in the 1960s and 1970s who had great impact on some students who later went on to work in art and music. He worked with Hansjörg Mayer, Brian Eno, Mark Boyle, Dieter Roth and had associations with Russell Mills...

Very sought after Original Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Rosewood King Bed + Attachable Nightstands, made in Denmark, 1970s Classic, timeless, st...

Antique Circa 1900 Large Quality Bentwood Hall, Coat, or Hat Stand - against the wall semi-circular design A charming and high-quality Antique Bentwood Hall, Coat, or Hat Stand, dat...

A very cool and rare antique Art Deco mayoral "key to city" for Atlantic City, NJ by mayor Anthony Ruffu Jr, circa late 1920s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and comes i...

This highly collectible mid-century modern bedroom set from Tabago comes with nightstands, headboard, long and tall dressers. All items feature the sculpted wood fronts in the style ...

RARE CHINESE OPIUM BED 19th Century in lacquered, painted and gilded wood decorated with oriental landscapes and plant elements. With two drawers simulati...

A pair of exercise dumbbells, handcrafted in smooth, polished black marble. Small white inclusions throughout the stone. At approximately 5 lbs. each, they can actually be used for exercising, in a very elegant way to workout. They also make excellent decor items...

A beautiful and elegant chess set designed by Rena Dumas for Hermes circa 1985. Come with a leather folder. Pieces are made of steel and brass. The King...

Antique Uzbek wall hanging made of combination of hand embroidery Suzani squares, silk Ikat, antique velvet and other textile all together with decorativ...

Vintage 1950's Umbrella Stand. Constructed of white powder coated perforated metal with brass accents. With black metal base. Manufacturer is unconfirmed, although believed to be of...

Handsome pair of Thomasville Passport campaign style night stands with their matching queen size headboard. Solid, heavy, high quality wood and ve...

Mid-Century Modern ergonomic bedside reading stand in rosewood and chrome manufactured by H.M.N., Denmark circa 1970s. Features a tilting tray and a small fixed table designed with s...

A soft oatmeal flax color, with hints of pale nude tones and natural flax oatmeal woven fibers in a stonewash finish create this luxurious soft pillow. Sewn with an antique brass zip...

Bend Nightstand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Made American Oak with dark brown stain and with a top in Shadow Onyx, the Bend nightstand is desi...

Mid-century era 1954 mens Omega automatic watch features a 14k gold-filled case and automatic bumper movement, known for its smooth winding action. The watch is paired with a Speidel...

Amish mounted diamond in a square crib quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This rare and very unusual all cotton crib quilt is in very good condition with slight lighted colors.

An impressive 20th Century inlaid mahogany four poster double size tester bed featuring Hepplewhite and colonial styling. Features a camelback, through bolts and trophy cup turned and carved spire finials. Includes a crewel style serpentine canopy with pleated silk lining, matching bedding, skirt and 2 accent pillows. The bed is on removable casters for ease of movement. Originally purchased from William Sauer Associates Interior Design in Bethesda MD...