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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.

19th Century carved shell cameo lamp

Rob Frost — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:40:09 +0000

A highly decorative 19th Century Italian carved shell lamp mounted on a carved brass stand, crafted from a genuine conch shell, with the design meticulously hand-carved in relief to create a “cameo” effect, the carving depicts classical or mythological scenes which includes a classical maiden accompanied by figures of Cupid, the shell is mounted on a decorative brass stand depicting winged creatures. In good working order and in excellent condition. Circa 1880.

Early 20th Century framed Sea Green Swallowtail butterfly

Rob Frost — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:40:17 +0000

Early 20th Century framed Sea Green Swallowtail butterfly, scientifically known as Papilio lorquinianus, presented as a taxidermy specimen in a walnut shadowbox. This species is native to Indonesia, specifically the Maluku Islands (Moluccas) and western Irian Jaya (West Papua) Circa 1920.

Early 20th Century Queen Victoria Commemorative Jubilee Plaque

Rob Frost — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:27:08 +0000

Early 20th Century Queen Victoria Commemorative Jubilee Plaque in a later oval frame, the copper plaque features a profile bust of Queen Victoria in her later years, often referred to as her “Jubilee Head”, the plaque is inscribed “Imperatrix Regina” Latin for “Empress and Queen,” reflecting her titles, the dates showing 1837 – 1887 marking her fifty-year reign, while the upper corners are marked 1837 (accession) and 1901 (death), suggesting this specific version may have been issued or updated as a memorial piece shortly after her passing. The bottom border prominently lists major British Empire territories of the time: New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and Cape of Good Hope. Circa 1910.