Bulgarian enamel sign "Place to Smoke"
SOLD – Bulgarian enamel sign
"Място за пушене" - a white & red Bulgarian enamel sign that translates to "Place to Smoke". The overall condition is good with minor signs of wear visible on the edges. Approximate measurements
  • Height: 8" / 20 cm
  • Width: 12" / 30 cm
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Mid-Century Sri Lankan Ancestor Mask
SOLD – Sri Lankan Mask
A beautifully ornate and colourful mid-20th century Sri Lankan polychrome wooden ancestors mask that measures approx 17" high x 22" wide. Hand-painted & carved and showing the snake god Naga Rakshasa surrounded by serpents and people.
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vintage fairground darts game sign
SOLD – fairground DARTS
A good sized hand painted double sided sign from a fairground sideshow darts game. The lettering is hand painted in white on a red background on wood. There is evidence of this sign being painted over the top of an older sign as you can see the previous messages through the red paint when the light catches them. The general condition is good but there are obvious areas of wear to the paint and the bodywork
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vintage fairground ball game
SOLD – vintage fairground game
An old and heavily used fairground ball game with the ageing, patina, bumps and scrapes that you would expect for a piece with the history and life it has led.
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Sailing Ship Oil Wells
SOLD – nautical painting
An atmospheric painting of a three masted ship under full sail in a stormy sea believed to be painted in acrylics on canvas that has then been stretched over board in an expressive manner and painterly style, being framed but not glazed. The painting is signed and we believe the artist is F.Wells. - date unknown. The size of the framed painting is:
  • Wide = 26" / 66 cm
  • Height = 22.25" / 57 cm
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SOLD – Atsonea console table
SOLD – Atsonea console table
A highly decorated reproduction Regency / Rococo style wall mounted console table / shelf made by Atsonea - probably from the 1950's. Atsonea are known for making a range of decorative Regency and Rococo style furnishings, mirrors and other pieces in the 1950's and 1960's. This piece is mainly wooden in construction with plaster and resin decorative areas finished in a gilt or gold paint. Approx measurements:
  • Width = 17" / 43 cm
  • Height = 10" / 26 cm
  • Depth = 9" / 23 cm
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Large enamel MUSTARD sign
SOLD – MUSTARD enamel
Part of a much larger enamel sign that shouts the word MUSTARD across the room in heavy black Sans Serif type on a mustard yellow background. The overall condition is good with signs of wear and corrosion visible on some edges. Approximate measurements
  • Height: 16" / 41 cm
  • Width: 32.5" / 83 cm
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Victorian portrait of a gentleman
SOLD – a Victorian gentleman
An unframed Victorian painting of a bearded gentleman sitting against a dark background in a jacket with a thin bow like tie and a gold watch chain. It's possible that this piece is an overpainted albumen photograph of the subject that was applied to the canvas and then retouched with oil paint - the texture of which is evident in many areas. There is damage in the form of a tear in the canvas that is plainly visible in the photographs supplied in the lower half of the piece and a good clean may be in order depending on your feelings about this. Approx measurements:
  • Wide = 20" / 51 cm
  • Height = 24" / 61 cm
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GOLD RUSH fruit machine panel
SOLD – Gold Rush Slots
A fruit-machine / slot-machine / arcade game GOLD RUSH front panel which is traditionally decorated on the reverse side and would have originally been back-lit with the games reels viewed through the windows in the middle. Made of thick perspex the overall condition of this piece is good as can be seen in the photographs attached. An interesting decorative piece that could make an original back-lit hanging, unique picture frame or table top.
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Zenith 10 x 20 binoculars
SOLD – Zenith binoculars
An interesting and rare pair of silver coloured Zenith 10 x 20 binoculars that come with a brown leather case with soft red lining. These small glasses have the following engraved into the body:

Zenith Coated Optics 10 x 20 Field 4° No. 51156

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Green steel filing index cabinet
SOLD – steel filing cabinet
A clean example of an Art Deco era 4 drawer steel / metal filing cabinet of index card size. There are 4 four drawers that all run freely - The condition is good - This is a heavy piece weighing approx 12 KG. Approx measurements:
  • Width = 16" / 41 cm
  • Height = 13" / 33 cm
  • Depth = 15.5" / 39 cm
  • Weight = 12 KG
  • Number of drawers = 4
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SOLD – 1970’s pub mirror
SOLD – 1970’s pub mirror
This is a pre-owned and used pub or club sign from around the 1970's - Made of a glass mirror with the words "No Smoking" printed or painted onto the mirror is a very distinctive typeface of its time. The mirror is framed in dark wood with golden gilt decoration and backed in hardboard - nailed and taped with a string attached for hanging. The framed miror measures approx:
  • Height = 8" / 20 cm
  • Width = 30" / 76 cm
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Original Charlotte Fawley Ballet drawings Deborah Bull Manon ROH 1998
SOLD – Charlotte Fawley original
Charlotte Fawley is a artist with an extensive portfolio of work that has built through her long association with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden where she works as an invited artist. This drawing features English ballet dancer Deborah Bull in the Royal Opera House production of Manon in 1998. In this production she played the role of Lescaut's Mistress. This is an unmounted or framed original artwork hand-drawn in ink of ivory paper. Measurements (A3):
  • Width = 16.5" / 42 cm
  • Height = 11.75" / 29.7 cm
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1950's Mobo tinplate Prairie King Rocking Horse body
SOLD – Mobo Prairie King horse
A vintage child's rocking horse made by Mobo in the 1950's and called "The Prairie King". We are offering the horse only - with signs of patina (rust) and paint wear. The handles and footrests have been removed and are available on request. A highly decorative piece that always raises a smile whilst nodding towards the bygone age of fairground gallopers.
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Vintage Opticians Trial Lens Set
SOLD – vintage optician’s trial lens set
An original vintage optician's optometry optical full trial lens set with lenses housed in a slotted tray that lifts out of the purpose built wooden case. All the slots within the case have a lens and there are extra lenses provided. We believe that this set dates back to around the 1930's though would love to hear your thoughts on whether you agree or disagree.
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SOLD - bank of 8 drawers
SOLD – 8 drawer 1930’s cabinet
A clean example of an Art Deco era 8 drawer filing cabinet made by Stone. This is an example of the Stone's "Popular" Series of Cabinets and has the "cut away" style of drawers with brass handles. This cabinet is an 8 drawer model - a 4 drawer configuration was also available. Both could be ordered in different sizes and with cut away or flush sided drawers. The approx dimensions of this cabinet are:
  • Width = 18.5" / 47 cm
  • Height = 10.5" / 27 cm
  • Depth = 14.5" / 37 cm
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Spanish Civil War steel helmet - 1930's -
SOLD – Spanish M21 helmet
An original M21 helmet from the Spanish Civil war. The M21helmet was the first to be locally produced in Spain and was known as "Sin Ala" - Without Wings - due to the straight sides of the helmet. 12,000 were produced in 1926 before being replaced by the M-26 helmet "Con Ala" - With Wings. This example has its original brown leather lining with metal rings built in to attach the strap - There is no strap with this helmet.
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Its Thrilling - wooden painted fairground ride sign
SOLD – “It’s Thrilling”
This is a pre-owned and used painted sign from a fairground ride dating from the late 20th century. Being one of a series, each with a different message to tell the wider story of the ride. This one saying "It's Thrilling" The sign measures (at its widest points) approximately:
  • Height = 10.5" / 27 cm
  • Width = 34" / 87 cm
  • Thickness = 0.25" / 0.5 cm
 
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Original Charlotte Fawley Ballet drawings Igor Zelensky Romeo and Juliet ROH 1998
SOLD – Charlotte Fawley ROH 1998
Charlotte Fawley is a artist with an extensive portfolio of work that has built through her long association with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden where she works as an invited artist. This drawing features Russian ballet dancer Igor Zelensky in the Royal Opera House production of the Romeo & Juliet in 1998. In this production he played Romeo to Darcey Bussell's Juliet. This is an unmounted or framed original artwork hand-drawn in ink of ivory paper. Measurements (A3):
  • Width = 16.5" / 42 cm
  • Height = 11.75" / 29.7 cm
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Art Deco Kodak Six-16 Model C folding bellows camera
SOLD – Kodak Six-16 Model C
A pre-owned and used example of of a near antique Kodak Six-16 Model C folding bellows camera - Made in the UK in the 1920's and being in the region of 90 years old. Supplied with an original Kodak leather case, it has not been film tested and is being sold as untested and as found, on the understanding that its sale is primarily for spares or as collectable item for display purposes. This particular camera is in lovely condition for its age though you may wish to give it a clean - the shutter fires as expected and though a little stiff it opens and closes easily.
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1940's Sumlock Computatator Adding Machine
SOLD – 1940’s Adding Machine
London Computator Corporation Sumlock 912/S - Sterling currency adder in good shape for its age (1941)
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SOLD – 1980’s fruit-machine panel
SOLD – 1980’s fruit-machine panel
A late 20th century arcade game / slot machine "Wheel of Wealth" front panel It is opaque as it would have been lit from behind when on the machine with a series of lights mimicking a moving roulette wheel. A fun and colourful addition to any room. Approximate measurements:
  • Diameter = 15 " / 38 cm
  • Thickness = 1/8th " / 3m
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SS Michelangelo by A Brenet
SOLD – SS Michelangelo poster
This is a large and clean vintage poster of Italian cruise liner the SS Michelangelo at the busy Italian Line pier in New York with West Side Highway traffic in the foreground. The poster is taken from an original artwork painted by A. Brenet in 1966 or 1967 and is printed in 4 colours on heavy paper stock. There is a wide white border around the main image to the edge of the paper. The approximate measurements are:
  • Height = 15" / 38 cm
  • Width = 22.5" / 57 cm
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Ex RAF Grampion PA Speaker Horn
SOLD – 46″ RAF speaker horn
A large vintage Grampian SP25 long throw speaker horn reputedly from an Royal Air Force base in Wiltshire UK where it was most likely used as part of a PA system.
  • Approx measurements:
  • Height: 46" / 117 cm
  • Width at widest point: 22.5" / 57 cm
  • Weight: 7kg
  • Driver 15 ohms / 25 watts
Untested at this stage and thus being sold as a decorative item for interior/exterior design projects, prop usage or as a spares and repairs project.
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The Sea Lady - hand painted heavy wooden sign
SOLD – The Sea Lady – fairground art
An original hand painted sign that reads The Sea Lady. This is a large and very study / heavy piece that will be a statement in any setting. Painted on reclaimed wood by a professional sign-writer of some 30+ years as a decorative interior piece for any setting. The Sea Lady measures approx:
  • Width: 39" / 100 cm
  • Height: 9" / 23 cm
  • Depth: 0.75" / 2 cm
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Doge Leonardo Loredano by Bellini heavily decorated papier mache frame
SOLD – Bellini print in decorative frame
An impressively framed early print of the Doge Leonardo Loredano by Giovanni Bellini originally painted in 1501 and now displayed in the National Gallery in London. This print was published by AC Black of Soho Square London and is part of the Menpes Series of Great Masters. The frame appears to be made of moulded paper or paper-mâché that has a golden gilt finish. There are signs of wear to the frame that can be clearly seen in the photographs and add a certain charm and authenticity to the piece as a whole. The frame is glazed with a wooden back and a paper covering that includes the publishers label. The print is showing some signs of age, foxing etc and the overall piece may benefit from a clean - or not depending on your preference. The frame measures approx:
  • Width: 21" / 54 cm
  • Height: 26" / 66 cm
The engraving aperture measures approx:
  • Width: 12.5" / 32 cm
  • Height: 17" / 44 cm
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