Pair of Tulip Candlesticks by Kronen, Denmark. Silver plated and in good condition.

 Circa 1970.

H 22cm x W 10cm x D 7cm

Tea chest with Chinoiserie decoration, of rectangular sarcophagus form with a slightly tapered body and angled lid, raised upon four brass ball feet and dating to the Regency period.

The exterior is decorated in penwork with a central band of foliage and blossoming flowers running across the body. The faceted panels to the lid are each finely detailed with Chinoiserie scenes, adding variation and interest across the surface.

The chest is fitted with twin loop handles to either side, complementing the brass feet and providing balance to the form.

Opening the tea chest reveals an interior lined in red paper, fitted with two removable tea caddies, each decorated with further Chinoiserie penwork. To the centre sits a hand made etched glass sugar bowl, completing the original fitted arrangement.

The tea chest dates to the early nineteenth century, circa 1820, during the Regency period.

This antique apple fruit tea caddy is turned in sycamore and modelled as a natural apple, dating to circa 1800.

Carved in a rounded form with a naturalistic button stalk to the top, closely echoing the shape of the original fruit. The surface has developed a warm colour over time consistent with early nineteenth century sycamore.

The caddy retains its original steel escutcheon to the front with matching hinge to the rear. When opened, the interior shows traces of the original silver foil lining, traditionally used to preserve the freshness of tea.

Fruit tea caddies were produced as both functional and decorative objects, reflecting the importance of tea drinking within the home at the turn of the nineteenth century. Their sculptural forms make them particularly desirable to collectors.

A well preserved example of an early treen tea caddy with strong colour and form.

Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy with silver stringing, of octagonal form with engraved decoration and fitted interior.

The exterior is veneered in tortoiseshell across each panel, divided by finely engraved silver stringing, an uncommon feature that creates a clear framework between the panels. The front is fitted with an oval engraved escutcheon above a shield shaped reserve bearing the engraved monogram ‘MM’. The tent top lid is surmounted by a shaped silver loop handle.

Opening the tea caddy reveals an ivory faced interior fitted with a floating lid, mounted with a loop handle. Beneath, the compartment retains traces of the original foil lining.

The tea caddy dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George III, circa 1800.

The caddy is complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

Georgian harewood tea caddy of elongated oval form, veneered in harewood with inlaid decoration and fitted interior.

The exterior is finished in harewood, framed to the lid with boxwood stringing. The front is decorated with a tied husk swag flanked by two blossoming flowers, centred by a bone escutcheon. To the lid, a central oval cartouche contains an inlaid abstract flower, set within the lighter ground.

Opening the tea caddy reveals a fitted interior with a floating lid mounted with a brass ball handle.

The tea caddy dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George III, circa 1790.

The caddy is complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

This brass cigar room desk clock compendium is of four sided tapered form and fitted with a timepiece with an alarm feature and three instrument dials.

The main dial is fitted with an eight day movement signed Guardier, with a silvered dial, gilt hands and applied baton hour markers with quarter numerals. The clock is wound by flipping the face over to access the winder and to change the hands.

The remaining sides house a hygrometer, barometer and thermometer, each set within matching square dials. The case is formed in brass with a polished finish, raised on four bun feet and surmounted by a carry handle to the top. The clock spins on the base allowing it to face any direction and perfect for a desk or central table.

Compendiums of this type were designed for use in a smoking room or study, combining practical instruments within a compact desk piece.

A Georgian blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy of square form with canted corners, veneered throughout in vibrant blonde tortoiseshell, dating to circa 1790.

The exterior displays the distinctive lighter tones of blonde tortoiseshell, with natural variation across each panel creating a striking surface. The clean square shape with canted corners reflects late eighteenth century design, where form and material were used together to create visual interest.

Opening the tea caddy reveals a fitted interior with a single compartment, faced in boxwood. The interior retains traces of the original silver foil lining, traditionally used to preserve tea.

This example dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George III, circa 1790.

The tea caddy is offered complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

Art Deco Owl Ice Bucket dating to the early twentieth century, circa 1920.

This English Art Deco Owl Ice Bucket is formed with a large globular moulded glass body raised upon short glass feet and surmounted by a silver plated owl head. The head is softly modelled with pronounced circular eyes and a compressed crown, giving the piece its distinctive “squashed” owl profile typical of art deco novelty barware.

The silver plated head is hinged at the collar mount, allowing access to the generous interior cavity. The heavy glass body is of rounded form with vertical moulded panels, creating depth and light refraction when filled.

Originally intended as an ice bucket, the wide opening and substantial capacity also lend the piece to use as a biscuit barrel or sweet jar. The contrast between polished silver plate and thick moulded glass reflects the decorative domestic objects produced in England during the 1920s.

An Art Deco Owl Ice Bucket retaining strong plating, bright glass and original hinged mount.

A Louis Vuitton LV Monogram jewellery case of elongated rectangular form, brass mounted and dating to the second half of the twentieth century, circa 1975.

The exterior is finished in the classic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas with brass corner mounts and fittings. The leather carry handle is secured with riveted mounts, each stamped Louis Vuitton. The front retains the traditional Louis Vuitton brass lock engraved LV, Louis Vuitton, Made in France, with the registration number 1291090 surrounding the escutcheon.

Opening the case reveals a fully fitted suede and cushioned interior. The upper removable tray is fitted with partitioned compartments and ring or cufflink bands. Beneath this sits a second removable tray with divided sections, leading to a larger storage compartment below.

To the rear of the fitted trays is the original miniature vanity case with internal mirror. The interior of the lid retains the original Louis Vuitton label numbered 1074647.

A well preserved Louis Vuitton jewellery case retaining its original fittings, label, and fitted interior, representing classic late twentieth century Louis Vuitton travel design.

This Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George III, circa 1790.

The caddy is of octagonal form with a tent top and is finished in vibrant green tortoiseshell to the exterior. Ivory stringing frames each panel to the body, while silver stringing runs across the lid. The top is surmounted by a silver loop handle and the front is fitted with a matching silver escutcheon.

Opening the caddy reveals a boxwood faced interior fitted with two green tortoiseshell lids, each mounted with a turned bone handle. Removing the lids reveals twin tea compartments with visible traces of the original lining.

The caddy is complete with a working lock and tasselled key.