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An exceptionally rare late 18th century rolled paper picture depicting the storming of the Bastille.

France circa 1795

A key point in the history of the French revolution, is played out with great drama and astonishing attention to detail. with surprise, horror, celebration and vibrant colours all captured in one scene, this is truly a masterpiece of rolled paper work.

Unframed Width 25 inches   (64cm)
Unframed Height 18 inches  (46cm)

£POA

Help Please !!!
I am keen to discover a contemporary print or painting of this scene, it is so well composed that it almost certainly derived from one. But as yet, I have found nothing even vaguely similar.

A fine quality early 20th century silver 925 cocktail shaker of traditional form with an unusual – but most useful coffee pot inspired handle. The silver stoppers fit perfectly and make a very fine cocktail.

Stamped 925 Silver & unknown makers marks – I’m still searching so please do let me know if you know.

£650 ONO

A stunning pair of cut glass carafes, of bottle form with facet cut necks and highly cut bodies, star cuts to the base.

Height 21 cm / 8 1/4in
Diameter 10cm / 4in
Volume 550ml

These lovely carafes are cut with such precision, the cutting is sharp to touch, the glass is heavy with lead and the form is superb.

Thomas Webb workshops of Stourbridge.

England, circa 1860

Please have a close look at the bodies, but also the number of cuts on the star base – far more than any bottle I have seen (31 cuts in total) each one is perfect.

£180 pr

Pair of Cut Lead Crystal Glass Carafes by Thomas Webb

England, circa 1740

£2200

Comparative Example 1

Comparative Example 2

A particularly fascinating part of the eighteenth century decorative arts relates to the little-known and often misunderstood so-called paktong silver, which in fact is not silver at all.

Paktong originated in China and is an alloy of copper ores with nickel and zinc. The metal was used by the Chinese for small table and decorative accessories for the domestic market.

Once called “Tutenag” or “Chinese white copper” it is now believed that English and European makers were experimenting with the alloy as early as the opening decades of the 18th century.

The imported alloy was used by silversmiths and by Birmingham brass manufacturers in imitation of silverware.

English makers, such as Matthew Boulton, saw the potential for making candlesticks and other goods from paktong as the metal could be cast, took a high polish and was slow to tarnish.

A page from one of Boulton’s books from the Soho factory in 1769 lists 22 “subjects into which it (paktong) may be manufactured”.

Most surviving paktong dates from the 1760-1780 period. Candlesticks are often found in paktong but other items were also created from the metal.

Robert Adam designed paktong firegrates for Syon House and a 1782 inventory of Osterly Park House records the firegrate, fender and fire irons as paktong.

Paktong died out as a product for high fashion candlesticks and other objects in the late 18th century because makers found it cheaper to concentrate on Sheffield plate.

In the 19th century, scientists eventually found how to make the alloy as a nickel silver alloy or “German silver” but this was rarely used to make cast candlesticks or high-fashion objects.

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Georgian Apple Fruitwood Tea Caddy from IDHOME antiques

A rare late eighteenth century fruitwood tea caddy in the form of a apple retaining the most superb patina. Complete and totally original, this is a very rare find indeed.

England or North European circa 1790

Height 4 1/2in
Diameter 4 1/2in

£2900

Chinese Sang de Boeuf Vase from IDHOME antiques

This is a super quality sang de beouf glazed Chinese porcelain vase. The glaze is a rich red crimson with slight flecks of blue showing through, it really is a wonderful rich colour with a slightly mottled uneven surface.

The vase would be perfect for mounting as a lamp as it is such a good scale, alternatively enjoy it as is it is. The vase is in perfect condition

Height 14 1/2in – 37cm

Diameter (approx) 7in – 18cm

Weight 6lb / 2.65kg

£750

Asprey of London. Bond Street. Silver Plate of most excellent quality, 12 hole strainer in spout.

Height: 8 3/4 inches.

Markings on Base read:

A & Co

ASPREY LONDON

MADE IN ENGLAND

£350

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Huge 1960′s green & clear controlled bubble glass lamp from IDHOME.

A mid 20th century large scale glass lamp, the body is hollow in the centre, cased in green on the interior, within the main clear layer, controlled bubbles have been released and stretched by the glass maker.

Height inc light fitting 19inches – 48cm

Made in Belgium by Manufacture de Boussu – retaining the original trade label

circa 1960

Weighs 4.9kg

SOLD