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19th Century antique camphor wood writing slope

Rob Frost — Fri, 15 May 2026 13:33:27 +0000

19th Century Chinese camphor wood and brass inlaid writing slope of exceptional quality, having a drawer to the front which when pulls out opens the tambour shutter on top to reveal a lift up stationary rack with various sized compartments, there is a hinged lid which lifts up and over to reveal a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, also further compartments including a pen tray, brass recessed handles to the sides and a shaped bass plaque on the top with decorative line inlay, the writing slope is in excellent condition and has lovely figured wood throughout. Circa 1840

19th Century antique mahogany box on later stand

Rob Frost — Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:44 +0000

A decorative 19th Century antique mahogany box on later stand, the mahogany box having brass straps and corners, with brass recessed handles at either side, opening to reveal a large compartment space, supported on a later stand with square legs. The box itself is stamped “J. Bramah & Son” of Piccadilly, London Circa 1840.

18th Century oak coffer

Rob Frost — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:46:31 +0000

Early 18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment space, having a two panelled front, panelled sides, standing on square legs. This coffer has a lovely warm oak colour. Circa 1720.

Early 19th Century Chinese cast iron temple bath with script

Rob Frost — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:25 +0000

An early 19th Century Chinese cast iron temple bath from the Qing dynasty (1644–1912) Featuring repoussé lotus motifs and floral designs along the sides, having the original four cast iron ring handles and standing on decorative mythical creature feet. These vessels were typically used as water baths or ritual troughs in Buddhist or Taoist temples. The lotus petal border (visible around the base of the handle) is a classic symbol of purity in these traditions.

On one side of the bath there is an inscription of the Chinese reign mark which indicates the specific year it was purportedly made which states “19th year of the Qianlong Emperor’s reign” which corresponds to the year 1754 (The Qianlong Period (1736–1795): This era is considered a “golden age” for Chinese craftsmanship)

A beautiful aesthetic piece for the interior of a home or for in the garden or on a terrace. Circa 1840.

A pair of early 19th Century sauceboats

Rob Frost — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:53:10 +0000

A decorative pair of early 19th Century high footed sauceboats, possibly Worcester porcelain, elegant scroll handles and hand painted in a floral pattern. Circa 1820.

A set of six 19th Century masons ironstone soup bowls

Rob Frost — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:43:41 +0000

A decorative set of six 19th Century masons ironstone hand painted soup bowls, with an Imari style design incorporating the use of cobalt blue, iron red and gilt highlights.

A set of six 19th Century masons ironstone plates

Rob Frost — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:41:46 +0000

A decorative set of six 19th Century masons ironstone hand painted plates, with an Imari style design incorporating the use of cobalt blue, iron red and gilt highlights.

Pair 19th Century masons ironstone sauce tureens with ladles

Rob Frost — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:39:27 +0000

Pair 19th Century masons ironstone sauce tureens with matching ladles, of shaped oblong form, featuring scrolled handles and rose-bud finials on the lids, the design is a classic Imari-style pattern, often referred to as Matsumai or Mandalay, they were a standard part of high-end Victorian dinner services used for serving gravies and sauces. Circa 1840.

Pair 19th Century Masons ironstone tureens

Rob Frost — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:31:39 +0000

A pair of 19th Century Masons ironstone tureens of shaped oblong form, featuring scrolled handles and rose-bud finials on the lids. The design is a classic Imari-style pattern, often referred to as Matsumai or Mandalay, they were a standard part of high-end Victorian dinner services used for serving gravies and sauces. Circa 1840.

19th Century ceremonial launching mallet and chisel

Rob Frost — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:21:45 +0000

19th Century ceremonial launching carved mallet and chisel made out of boxwood, both the mallet and chisel having fabulous intricate carving including thistle which indicates they are more than likely Scottish. The purpose of the chisel was used to symbolically cut the final rope or “shore” holding the ship, while the mallet (or gavel) was used to strike it. Circa 1880.