A Roman bronze latch depicting Lar, Household God, 1st-3rd century AD, Lar was the God of the field worshipped by households, found in the Balkans, length 9 cm
Victorian 'Regimental' sterling silver spectacle case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1849, N.M (Nathaniel mills), of oval form, decorated with central star motif, crown, belt and ribbon surrounded by floral and foliate pattern in relief, with inscription to back
A Japanese studio celadon censer by Suwa Sozan I (1852-1922), Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), of bombe form with tripod legs in the form of a classic Song Dynasty Longquan censer, with impressed oval mark to the base reading 'Sozan, togethe
A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920); Meiji period (1868-1912); of spherical form with a long, slender neck, finely decorated with plum blossoms to the body in raised blue and white enamels and raised gilding below a brocade lappet bord
A large basket hook, Samban, Iatmul people, middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, the hook is formed by a catfish head, an ancestor who protects household food, 66 x 17 x 16 cm
Stanley Melbourne Bruce, (8th Prime Minister, 1925-28) porcelain character jug designed by Percy Metcalfe for Ashtead Pottery, limited edition 53/500 factory mark, signature an inscription on the base. 18.5 cm high. Stanley Bruce (1883-1967) was Prime Mini
A pair of Imperial Japanese blue and white tea bowls, Meiji period (1868-1912), the finely potted porcelain teabowls of graduated size, decorated with the sixteen petal Imperial 'Kikumon' interspersed with butterflies and bamboo leaves. Manufactured by the
Andrew Lenehan Colonial Australian cedar hall table with two drawers and double turned stretcher base, Sydney, New South Wales, mid 19th century. Bearing original circular paper label 'A. Lenehan's cabinet and upholstery Establishment, 179 Castlereagh Stre
A rare kuruma dansu, wooden wheeled storage chest, chestnut frame and front, paulownia drawer lining and cedar panelling, it has a small secret locking compartment. Made in the Edo period, first half of the 19th century. Historical minor borer damage. Once
A Japanese studio vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920); Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926); the square section vase with two ear handles in archaistic Chinese style, covered in a cobalt and iron glaze, by Imperial Household artist (teishitsu gigei-i
A rare Japanese Kyoyaki 'Wakamatsu' vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920), Meiji period (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), the cylindrical baluster form vase of classic ivory-hued Kyoto stoneware with finely crackled clear glaze, sparsely decorated to the
Walter Burley griffin (attributed) American oak occasional table, circa 1910., 75 cm high, 122 cm wide, 66 cm deep, an identical table can be seen in the accompanying image of a living room in a Walter Burley griffin designed home in Edwardsville, St.Louis
A Victorian Gothic oak cabinet by Charles L. Eastlake, of architectural form the sloped top with two lidded compartments, above an arcade with roundels and human masks, the lower section with a pair of panelled doors with elaborate brass hinges above two d
A Third Fleet Convict, Rosamond Sparrow, One of the Few Women Sent to Norfolk Island, A commercial document prepared on behalf of 'Rosmond Sparrow', in anticipation of the sale of 'seven acres and half of Land' for Forty Pounds, to James Paget. The land is
Four English porcelain armorial plates, 18th and 19th centuries, the first with a blue border and gadrooned gilt rim with palmettes and scallop shells, enclosing a central shell crest for the Graham family with motto 'Loyal au mort'. Chamberlain's Worceste
An unpublished poem by James K. Baxter Coffee Bbar Ballade, Typed and hand signed on paper, Late-1960s / Early-1970s, complete with letter of provenance from the vendor, 21.4 cmmm x 14 cm, James K. Baxter (1926-1972) is arguably New Zealand's greatest poet
Jim Greig, solid and void form, stoneware with extensive poured jun glaze to the shoulders, incised signature and dated 1980 to the base, 55 x 57 cm. Exhibited: James Greig: Defying Gravity, Dowse Art Museum, December 2016 - March 2017. Note: James Greig,
King George V Dedicates His Book to Prime Minister Joseph Lyons, The King's Jubilee Speeches Together With The Primate's Address In St. Paul's on Jubilee Day, May 6, 1935 and Congratulatory Address: By The Prime Minister, By Both Houses of Parliament, By T
A large and impressive early 19th century Chinese famille rose lidded jar, baluster form, traditional panelled decoration including multiple figures within interior and walled garden settings, the elaborate framing of florals, butterflies and exotic birds,
A Household cavalry blues and Royals sword with, scabbard, 1892 pattern, possessed by the officers of the life, Guards and the blues and Royals during state, occasions
The QUEENS CLOSET OPENED: Incomparable Secrets in Physick, Chyrugery, Preserving and Candying, &c. Which were presented unto the QUEEN By the most Experienced Persons of the Times. .' [London, Christ. Eccleston, 1662]. bound together with 'A QUEENS DELIGHT
A parasol top from Royal Household of the Maharaja of Varanasi, gold and silver embroidery, gold brocade edging and sequins, housed in modern perspex case, 132 cm diameter
The book of Household Management by Mrs Isabella Beeton, hardcover Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd London 1899 condition: Spine damaged, Pages near perfect.
An ivory Madurese Krishilt, Madura, Indonesia, 19th century. 8.7 cm high, including stand 14 cm high. The design of this intricately carved ivory hit is known as the donoriko, characterised by a massive upper section, the so-called head, which is rounded a
Figure of a tiger, probably late 19th century, wood carved in the form of a tiger lying down, with holes in the top of the head, and traces of black, red and white highlights, 81 cm length. Other Notes: This is one of a pair of sculptures placed at the ent
A 19th century French Chasseurs (household cavalry) steel breast plate, helmet and sword; the breast plate front and back sections with leather strapping and brass fittings, rivets, chain sections, etc., shaped flange to the base, the steel helmet with tal