A medieval English alabaster statue, possibly dating as far back as the late 14th / early 15th century, mounted on one of our exclusive large display plinths. Well weathered over the centuries, this 600-year-old statue depicts a medieval cloaked figure, possibly a monk, offering a glimpse into English architecture and sculpture of the Middle Ages.
A hand decorated antique English heraldic tile depicting the coat of arms of Queen Victoria, dating from 1881. This porcelain tile is one of 14 similar we are selling, removed from the now demolished library of the Victorian Brompton Consumption Hospital, London. It is dated and signed J. D. Rochfort to the reverse. Queen Victoria,
A collection of 9 vintage cinema projection reels or spools. Dating to circa 1920, these traditional English cinema reels have an even surface rust finish making for a stylish vintage decor in an industrial or rustic interior; they could even form part of a small or large collection. The set could be displayed as pictured
An unusual antique encaustic Minton tile with a monogram design dating from circa 1863. This antique encaustic tile features a black monogram on a deep red backdrop bordered with buff geometric border with flower embellishments, stamped to the reverse with ‘Minton & Co. Patent, Stoke Upon Trent’. A brilliant collector’s piece! Minton & Co. To
An antique carved sandstone head of a lion, mounted to a custom steel display stand. This interesting looking lion dates back hundreds of years to the Stuart period in the 1600s – a time when lion-baiting was a a new and popular source of entertainment, even enjoyed by King James I (1603-1625). This wonderful sculpture
An antique carved sandstone head of a bear, mounted to a custom steel display stand. This sculpture is thought to have been part of a corbel in a grand house. It could now be displayed as a decorative piece inside a home, pride of place, ready for guests to peer at and question, or perhaps
To find a matching pair of 18th century antique nautical style Delft tile panels like these is a rare find. Displayed in bespoke steel stands, each panel houses 12 individual handmade manganese tiles which together depict a large ship at full mast, sailing across the waves of the ocean. Dating from circa 1750, these are
An excellent mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural fragment on stand reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With its beautiful cream tone and crisp quality, this carved limestone fragment is reminiscent of blind arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. A fragment from European history, this antique architectural piece has been mounted
An English medieval style carved red sandstone roundel possibly dating from as early as the 16th century. Likely once used as decoration for an exterior capital, this 400 – 500 year old carved roundel is a fragment from history, offering a glimpse into early modern England. It resembles a stylised rose embellishment with a swirling
A beautifully preserved early 19th century Coade stone style column fragment mounted on a bespoke steel stand. Showcasing superb craftsmanship, this terracotta column is likely a fragment of what would’ve once been an architectural archway, possibly of an ecclesiastical building given its distinct patterning. Circa 1800, this historic fragment has stood the test of time
Dating from the 17th century, these English carved stone horse and unicorn statues are architectural fragments from history. Over 350 years old, they likely once served as decorative features of 17th century exterior architecture, now mounted onto contemporary metal stands for display. Though the unicorn horn has been lost over the centuries, both horse and
A 16th century roman style marble column fragment circa 1550. This Solomonic marble column is mounted onto a bespoke steel base. A fascinating, intricately worked antique. We can imagine this fragment of Ancient Rome being discovered and brought back to Great Britain as part of a Grand Tour. In addition to this piece, we have two
An antique neo-medieval old English encaustic tile depicting a King, possibly Henry III, attributed to Minton & Co. This tile was commissioned in 1840-42 by L. N. Cottingham for Temple Church, London and possibly removed following WWII bomb damage. It was not until 1850 that Minton and Co. began stamping the reverse of their tiles.
A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker. Dating from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, this wooden mould has been exceptionally hand carved by talented Victorian artisans, these elaborate details originally
This antique terracotta brick was reputedly found in the garden of a Tudor manor house in Surrey near London. It details a pair of Tudor style figures in high relief; possibly Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, the 1st Earl of Leicester. A beautiful display piece, this unusual Tudor style brick includes a custom-made steel
A set of four 6-inch antique encaustic tiles by Chamberlains of Worcester circa 1845, part of Henry Sandon’s private collection of ceramics and pottery. Dating from the mid 19th century, these four reclaimed tiles are mounted on a bespoke steel stand so that their beauty and detail can be observed and appreciated up close. Together,
A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker. Dating from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, this wooden mould has been exceptionally hand carved by talented Victorian artisans, these elaborate details originally
A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker. Dating from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, this wooden mould has been exceptionally hand carved by talented Victorian artisans, these elaborate details originally
An antique terracotta plaque depicting a horse and rider in neoclassical and roman styles by the workshops of 19th century French ceramist, sculptor and architect, Émile Müller. Possibly after a similar design found at Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli. Mounted on a bespoke steel stand, this antique plaque makes a beautiful display item for a collector’s cabinet
A pair of mounted antique carved wooden moulds from the Tucker collection. This pair is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker. Dating from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, these wooden moulds are exceptionally hand carved by talented Victorian artisans, their elaborate
This sculptural carved Carrara marble panel is a fragment from 19th century England. Circa 1850, it is beautifully carved with various decorative embellishments including a mask to the top, birds, fruit and foliage. It likely once formed a part of a carved architectural feature, perhaps part of a neoclassical revival frieze of a 19th century