Honiton Lace 1851A fearsomely intricate example of Honiton (Devon) lacework, exhibited by Mrs Treadwin of Exeter at the Crystal Palace exhibition
ROSE TEA SETWhat could be nicer than waking up to a breakfast tray of dainty china - a Rose tea set - teapot, cups, saucers, milk jug and sugar bowl? Date: 1930s
Angel Musician - WindowOne angel helps Saint Cecilia play the organ, while another holds a lyre : thanks to this heavenly instruction, she will become the patron saint of musicians
Art Nouveau EmbroideryFour art nouveau embroidery designs by Ann Macbeth, one of the most gifted designers of the influential Glasgow School. Date: 1902
Wedgwood Dancing HoursThe dancing hours - a fine example of the style that has made Wedgwood famous : it is based on a design by Flaxman
Stain Glass St StephenSaint Stephen wears a many- coloured dream coat in this window in York minster
Glass Perfume BottleA swinging scent spray: A scent spray which swings on a pivot is a useful and decorative novelty and an ideal last minute Christmas present. Date: 1936
Viking ArtifactsNorwegian artifacts from the Viking era
Ancient Italian AnphoraAn Amphora of Cervetri representing a sacrifice. Cervetri is an ancient stronghold of Etruvia
Sumerian Jewellery BcThe jewels of a Sumerian lady of the court, discovered during the excavations at Ur - evidence that feminine adornment was customary in the worlds oldest civilisation
Textile Collage 1928A collage of various women and textiles : checks, spots, stripes &c
A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs cup and saucer, with matching table cloth and table napkins or serviettes. Date: 1930s
This Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs doll's china tea set can be purchased at Selfridges or Harrods for a mere 4'/6 (four shillings and six pence in old money). Date: 1930s
Stylish engraved glassware. Date: 1930s
TEA SERVICE 1930SLovely cups and saucers with matching milk jug, sugar lumps in a glass bowl and biscuits on a plate, but sadly, no tea! Date: 1930s
EMBROIDERED TABLECLOTHA finely embroidered tablecloth with a floral design on it. Date: 1930s
BREAKFAST TRAY PATTERNDesign for a breakfast-tray or mat. Date: 1868
MEISSEN PORCELAINThe Market of Love - a characteristically kitschy example of porcelain work from Meissen, Germany - note that the cupid is held in mid-air - thats craftsmanship ! Date: 19th century
Great Exhibition - Glassware 1851Engraved glassware at the Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London. Date: 1851
MEDIEVAL GOBLETA double cupped drinking goblet of the middle ages Date: medieval
Norse drinking hornDRINKING HORN from Hallingdalen, Norway Date: quite old
Giant Russian VaseLarge vase in porcelain and a jasper vase, Imperial Factory, Russia (At Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace) Date: 1851
Souvenir of Alum BayA glass container, housing sands of different colours from Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, and with a sand painting depicting rocks. A splendid example of Victorian kitsch. Date: 19th century
Art Nouveau GlasswareArt Nouveau has come in for a lot of satirical comment, and looking at these German items, one can see why. A few are elegant, but most are either boring or silly
Lady with Jewellery 1927An elegant lady shows off her jewellery: earrings, necklace, rings and bracelets
Maison E Dorez Freres - Jewellers, Algiers, AlgeriaMaison E Dorez Freres - Jewellers and producers of objets d arts and items of local craftsmanship - 10, Rue Socgemah Algiers, Algeria - founded in 1842. Date: circa 1901
Cashmere Scarf 1851A scarf end, from Cashmere (Kashmir) exhibited at the Crystal Palace exhibition, London, England. Date: 1851
Chinese Porcelain - 2Chinese porcelain : Decors famille verte of the 2nd and 3rd epochs. Date: 18th century ?
Chinese Porcelain - 6Chinese porcelain : three examples of old famille verte of the 3rd epoch. Date: 18th century ?
Chinese Porcelain - 4Chinese porcelain : seven specimens of Fonds bleus turquoise on biscuit. Date: 18th century ?
Chinese Porcelain - 1Chinese porcelain : celadons and fonds verts on biscuit. Date: 18th century ?
Chinese Porcelain - 3Chinese porcelain : Decors famille verte of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th epochs. Date: 18th century ?
New Mexico PotteryuA craftsperson of the Pueblo Indians, New Mexico, sits among a selection of handmade pots and bowls. Date: 1923
Wearing Jewelry 1840The countess Keglevich shows how jewelry may be worn. Date: circa 1840
Stain Glass FairfordFour prophets depicted in a window at Fairford, Gloucestershire : the church is generally considered to have some of the finest stained glass to be seen. Date: late 15th century
Porcelain from StokePorcelain objects by Copeland, London and Stoke-on-Trent. Date: 1851
17th century Swedish PlateA plate from the Swedish countryside on which the potter has put his own name along with - we suppose - a picture of his wife, and other decorative motifs. Date: 1690
Norwegian Drinking HornDRINKING HORN from Hallingdalen, Norway Date: quite old
Selling plaster statuary and figurinesA vendor of figurines and statuary, mostly of cats. Date: C.1790s
The Imperial RobberL Imp鲩 al Cambrioleur. (The Imperial Robber). Le Kronprinz profite de son s骯 ur au Chⴥ au de Baye pour le d鶡 liser
Girls with China 1894So great is the mania for blue china in late 19th century England that theres even a childrens book on the subject - here, two girls handle the precious items. Date: 1894
Metalwork Gothic CrownGothic church-crown (candelabra) from Jarn, Sweden. Date: medieval
Seller of plaster figurinesA street seller of plaster figurines and busts. He balances a board on his head with various figures for sale, and carries two larger busts in his arms. A small boy seems interested in his wares
SEVEN DWARFS CHINAPopular china for babies and children - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, here featuring Sneezy, Dopey and Bashful ! Date: 1930s
Dainty Breakfast SetImpress your friends and relatives with this dainty breakfast set, with lovely matching toast rack, tureen, coffee pot and tea pot, cruet set and egg cups etc. Date: 1930s
Spotted Dinner WareSpots are smart! Spots are as popular on dinner services as on curtains. Lovely spotted glass and spotted table linen - a must for the modern hostess. Date: 1930s
1920s jewellery design1920s costume jewellery design, taking its inspiration from different subjects such as nature and religion. 1924
Coffee Set 1930SA cream china coffee set with gilt edging and decoration. Date: 1930s
