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c19th French Bridal Couronne
An elaborate 'couronne' or crown of small wax buds wired onto a silken floss frame. The pearlised roundels and small wax flowers are built in to form a tall dramatic structure to grace any beautiful statuesque bride.
Age related fragility and can be sold with or without the crimson red velvet cushion
85
160 with cushion
A pair of antique bentwood sporting rackets
Perfectly formed in small size, these sporting rackets are lovelingly made from bentwood and hide covered shafts with the traditional gut stringing
measures 10.5 x 4.5 inches
75
Oil on canvas of 'The Crucifiction of Christ'
A good detailed painting on canvas & wooden frame from early 19th century France
measures 12 x 9.5 inches
90
South American Primitive Chancay Burial Dolls
Two sets of latter day dolls covered in simple linen cloth and stiched with wool yarn from Peru.
The lost culture of the little known Chancay tribe which dates as far back as 1000/1200 AD would offer such items mostly made from vegetable-dyed natural fabrics and filled with reeds or dried seed pods. These were then placed with the dead when buried, as gifts to the gods in exchange for protection
measure 6 x 7 inches
35 each
Antique pages of Holbeins "Dance of Death' by David Deuchar
A fabulous collection of copperplate engraved pages by David Deucher (1745-1808) He was one of two brothers sharing their goldsmith and engraving business by royal appointment in Angus, Edinburgh.
There are 15 and date from 1786
13 x 21 cms
Sold individually & sellophane wrapped
28 each
American Bald Eagle by Steiff
A limited edition hand-made mohair and felt large standing eagle by the German toy company Steiff in 2025. One of only 1776 pieces created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
He is in great condition & stands at
12.25 inches high
175
French c19th wax bust of Pigalle
This young girl is often referred to as a Curiosity La Rieuse, loosely translated as 'in a state of laughter or mirth'. Her braided hair in ribbons and facial details are simple but beautifully sculptered in the most golden of smooth beeswax, hardened & deepened in hue, over time.
She is a small version at 7 inches high & a modern removable plinth can be supplied, if required
145
c19th Hunting Brooch
A beautifully brooch of embossed gilt metal, steel beads and Mother of Pearl collar and beak, to create a lowland bird like a grouse or woodcock. Made in France around the late 1800's
working pin and in good condition
130
Silk & Silver Brocade Shoes
A lovely heeled pair of vintage sling back shoes in small size, a slim UK 3/4 married with a pair of fabulous Victorian steel buckles, easily removed
95
Candy Container from Germany
A lovely example of a papier mache and wooden painted brown bunny. His detachable head reveals he is hollow, usually filled with sweets at Easter time
These novelty characters were very popular in Europe, mainly around the Nuremburg region where they were made and this one is in great condition
Measuring 18 cms high
140
Three Antique Toy Ships
Made of wood pulp and glue, these charming little moulded liners were probably scratch built when materials were quite scarce around 1920
The mixture of fine sawdust mixed with rabbit or fish glue would have been poured into a mould with little wire masts and rolled paper for funnels, then turned out and painted
Sold individually
Smallest is 4.5 cms 25
Medium is 7cms 28
Large is 8cms 28
French Boudoir Doll
An auburn beauty doll with a cascade of ruffles in ruched organza and a velvet off the shoulder bodice. Original in her entirity & good condition with all her fingers and toes, so often broken
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Some minor surface wear circa 1920
250
