Louis Wain Watercolour
This watercolour over pencil sketch on buff paper, of a cheeky-happy-wide eyed cat drinking from a teacup. Signed Louis Wain - undated but possibly circa 1880-1890. This watercolour drawing is presently unframed. When purchased it was in a rectangular wooden, moulded and gilded frame which has clearly seen much better days. It had apparently been stored in a barn for many years before being re-discovered and rescued by the owner / seller. The frame which had suffered from damp and being quite wet … read full story
Mabel Leigh’s period pottery Goblet – Shorter Ceramics
Shorter goblet designed by Mabel Leigh 1933-1935 A very pretty goblet decorated with sgraffito in the Medina pattern. It stands 9.5cms/3.75 inches tall and 7.5cms/3 inches at the lip diameter. The bowl of the goblet sits over the rimmed circumference of the base which is alternately handpainted with deep pink and purple rings and has a background colour of muted beige brown with overpainted pattern in purple, green, yellow and pink. The base of the goblet is handwritten "MEDINA BY MABEL … read full story
Editor’s Choice :Orchid Brooch & Earings Make a Real Statement
Beautiful Enamel Orchid Brooch and Earings
This masterpiece of designer jewellery made and signed by Alana Stewart is breathtakingly beautiful. The brooch and matching earings are formed in one of the most exquisite orchids, richly enamelled the colour of deep red coral. The stamen of the orchid brooch is studded with a sparkling diamante set in gilt … [Read More...]
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Richard’s Catalogue
RICHARD'S CATALOGUE : something to always have at hand A treasure trove of real goodies/gems. The fruits of decades of collecting. If you can't find it and you don't see it here, ask, you may be pleasantly surprised... We're here to help. Our 'shop hours are' 2pm till 6pm Monday to Friday. The number to ring is 01834 … [Read More...]
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B.I. for Bernard Instone “Turquoise Matrix”
An absolutely superb Bernard Instone, boxed set of four "turquoise matrix", enamel on silver brushes. All four items are signed "B.I" and fully hallmarked by the Birmingham assay office. The brushes are paired, one hair brush and one clothes brush are punched with the date letter "A" for 1925/26, whilst the other … [Read More...]
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