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The thick clear casing magnifies and distorts the ruby centre beneath, while the outer glass forms heavy sculptural feet around the coloured core.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is unsigned and no original factory label survives, so I would resist attributing it to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavio Poli, Seguso or another individual maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without firmer evidence. The form, weight and construction are consistent with the Murano sommerso tradition, but several Venetian factories produced related designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good vintage condition. There are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno chips, cracks or repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Light surface marks and base scratches are present, consistent with age and normal use. These do not detract from the overall appearance and are entirely in keeping with a substantial piece of mid-century glass of this age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e What I like about this piece is how successfully something as practical as a cigar ashtray was turned into a small sculpture. In subdued light the centre appears almost wine-dark, while stronger light brings out a remarkably rich ruby red. 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Murano Sommerso Ruby Red Glass Cigar Ashtray, c. 1960s

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This vintage Murano sommerso glass cigar ashtray, dating to around the 1960s, is a wonderfully substantial piece of mid-century Venetian art glass. A deep ruby-red interior is encased within a thick layer of clear glass, creating the strong colour, depth and optical distortion associated with the sommerso technique. Measuring approximately 15.5 × 15 × 6 cmand weighing an impressive 1.7 kg, it has real presence for a relatively compact object.

Sommerso, meaning “submerged”, became one of the most recognisable techniques of post-war Murano glass. Layers of coloured glass were enclosed within clear glass, allowing colour to appear suspended inside the finished piece. Makers including Cenedese, Seguso and other Murano workshops produced heavy sculptural ashtrays and bowls of this type during the 1950s and 1960s.

This example has a particularly satisfying four-lobed form. The rim has been pulled and shaped while hot, creating broad rests large enough to take cigars as well as cigarettes, which makes its original purpose as an ashtray especially clear. The thick clear casing magnifies and distorts the ruby centre beneath, while the outer glass forms heavy sculptural feet around the coloured core.

The piece is unsigned and no original factory label survives, so I would resist attributing it to Flavio Poli, Seguso or another individual maker without firmer evidence. The form, weight and construction are consistent with the Murano sommerso tradition, but several Venetian factories produced related designs.

Condition: Very good vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs. Light surface marks and base scratches are present, consistent with age and normal use. These do not detract from the overall appearance and are entirely in keeping with a substantial piece of mid-century glass of this age.

Collector’s note: What I like about this piece is how successfully something as practical as a cigar ashtray was turned into a small sculpture. In subdued light the centre appears almost wine-dark, while stronger light brings out a remarkably rich ruby red. At 1.7 kg, it has that wonderfully solid quality found in the best mid-century decorative glass.

Worldwide Shipping: We are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.

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Pair of Art Deco Drip-Glaze Ceramic Cats — European Studio Pottery, c.1930s

£495.00

A striking pair of Art Deco ceramic cats with elongated forms and richly expressive drip glazes in deep green, blue and earthy brown tones. Likely European studio pottery, possibly French or German, dating from the 1930s–40s. The glaze quality is particularly beautiful — fluid, layered and slightly unpredictable, giving each figure its own chara...

Henry Matthews Victorian scent bottle with hobnail-cut glass body and embossed silver lid decorated with flowers and scrollwork.

Henry Matthews Victorian Silver Perfume Bottle, Chester 1896

£159.00

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Henry Matthews Victorian Silver Perfume Bottle, Chester 1896

£159.00

The silver top is every bit as decorative as the glass beneath it. Embossed flowers and scrolling foliage cover its domed surface, above a rounded body of hobnail-cut glass. Larger polished facets catch the light between the close cutting, and even the underside is finished with a cut star. By Henry Matthews and hallmarked Chester 1896, this lat...

Pair of Signed Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Angel Fish Sculptures, Mid Century

Pair of Signed Hand-Carved Wooden Angel Fish Sculptures, c.1960s

£650.00

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Beautifully balanced in form, with elegant sculptural silhouettes and richly aged surfaces, they possess the quiet presence and tactile quality that distinguish truly successful decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe simplicity of the carving allows the natural character of the wood to take centre stage, while the elongated forms lend the pair a striking sense of movement and grace. Equally at home in contemporary, mid-century or coastal interiors, they work as sculptural accents rather than purely figurative carvings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected for their craftsmanship, warmth and enduring visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"5c1ff9e7-7fa2-4c14-84db-9849ab404e9d\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 38 cm, Height 24 cm, Depth 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 25 cm, Height 19 cm, Depth 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Vintage condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWORLDWIDE SHIPPING \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide shipping available. 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Pair of Signed Hand-Carved Wooden Angel Fish Sculptures, c.1960s

£650.00

A distinctive pair of signed hand-carved wooden angel fish sculptures dating from the 1960s. Beautifully balanced in form, with elegant sculptural silhouettes and richly aged surfaces, they possess the quiet presence and tactile quality that distinguish truly successful decorative objects. The simplicity of the carving allows the natural ...

Chinese green jadeite miniature tripod censer with carved beast finial and two loose ring handles, front view.

Chinese Green Jadeite Miniature Tripod Censer, 20th Century

£95.00

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Chinese Green Jadeite Miniature Tripod Censer, 20th Century

£95.00

Small Green Jadeite Censer This charming little jadeite censer is not about virtuoso carving, and I rather like it for that. The carving is quite direct, even slightly naïve in places, but the form is good and the whole thing has character. It is exceptionally compact, measuring approximately 6 cm tall by 9 cm wide, which makes the amount of wo...

Seven antique English wooden lace bobbins in varied turned shapes, including one with a glass-bead spangle

Seven Antique English Lace Bobbins, 19th Century

£65.00

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Turned in a variety of woods, the group includes heavier unspangled working bobbins, finer pointed forms and a particularly attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espangled East Midlands bobbin retaining its glass-bead decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven small pieces of turned wood, but together they tell a much bigger story about English lace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLace bobbins were working tools first and foremost, and their different shapes were not simply decorative choices. Weight, length and profile all affected the way thread behaved in the hand. Different lacemaking districts developed their own preferences, which is why bobbins from Buckinghamshire, Devon, Wiltshire and the East Midlands can look surprisingly different despite performing essentially the same task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two substantial bobbins at the left are most consistent with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Buckinghamshire tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. South Bucks bobbins were generally used without spangles, relying instead on the weight of the turned wood to maintain tension. Larger examples are often referred to by collectors as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“thumpers”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while particularly heavy bobbins could be used for thicker or gimp threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir weight makes an interesting contrast with the finer dark bobbin beside them. Its slender, pointed form is consistent with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoniton-type bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the sort of lightweight tool associated with the exceptionally fine lace made in Devon. The pale pointed example alongside it is rather more substantial and has similarities to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownton bobbins from Wiltshire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which can share something of the Honiton profile while being heavier in construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most immediately appealing piece in the group is the long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEast Midlands spangled bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Spangles are closely associated with the lacemaking districts of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire, where loops of beads added weight to otherwise slender bobbins and also helped prevent them from rolling about on the lace pillow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains its glass-bead spangle and fine wire decoration, which gives it considerably more character than an unadorned working bobbin. Beads, wires and attachments are easily lost over time, so their survival is always worth noting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the group interesting is precisely this variation. English lacemaking was highly regional, and the tools preserve something of those local traditions in miniature. A Buckinghamshire lacemaker, a Honiton worker and an East Midlands lacemaker might all have been doing closely related work, but the bobbins in their hands could be quite different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification, left to right:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Buckinghamshire thumper or heavy lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, turned wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Bucks thumper or gimp bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, substantial pear-shaped form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoniton-type lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, slender dark hardwood with pointed body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownton-type lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, pale wood with long tapering form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEast Midlands spangled lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wire decorated and retaining its original wire \u0026amp; glass-bead spangle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownton or South Bucks type lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, long unspangled tapered form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual English turned lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with deeply ring-turned weighted body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s note\u003c\/strong\u003e: I would describe the group broadly as 19th-century English lacemaking equipment\u003cspan\u003e, while allowing that individual bobbins may differ somewhat in age. The regional attributions are based on form, weight and traditional construction rather than maker’s marks, so some remain stylistic identifications rather than documented ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-10-24T16:07:13+01:00","created_at":"2026-10-24T15:03:14+01:00","vendor":"Eclectic Design ","type":"Antique Lace Bobbins","tags":["19th Century","English Antiques","Lace Bobbins","Lacemaking","Sewing Collectables"],"price":6500,"price_min":6500,"price_max":6500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":62896130588831,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Seven Antique English Lace Bobbins, 19th Century","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":6500,"weight":500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_4926.png?v=1792853242"],"featured_image":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_4926.png?v=1792853242","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Seven antique English wooden lace bobbins in varied turned shapes, including one with a glass-bead spangle","id":54632574222495,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.05,"height":2433,"width":2554,"src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_4926.png?v=1792853242"},"aspect_ratio":1.05,"height":2433,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_4926.png?v=1792853242","width":2554}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseven antique English lace bobbins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating largely to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, brings together several regional forms associated with Britain’s historic lacemaking centres, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Buckinghamshire, Honiton, Downton and the East Midlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Turned in a variety of woods, the group includes heavier unspangled working bobbins, finer pointed forms and a particularly attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espangled East Midlands bobbin retaining its glass-bead decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven small pieces of turned wood, but together they tell a much bigger story about English lace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLace bobbins were working tools first and foremost, and their different shapes were not simply decorative choices. Weight, length and profile all affected the way thread behaved in the hand. Different lacemaking districts developed their own preferences, which is why bobbins from Buckinghamshire, Devon, Wiltshire and the East Midlands can look surprisingly different despite performing essentially the same task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two substantial bobbins at the left are most consistent with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Buckinghamshire tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. South Bucks bobbins were generally used without spangles, relying instead on the weight of the turned wood to maintain tension. Larger examples are often referred to by collectors as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“thumpers”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while particularly heavy bobbins could be used for thicker or gimp threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir weight makes an interesting contrast with the finer dark bobbin beside them. Its slender, pointed form is consistent with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoniton-type bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the sort of lightweight tool associated with the exceptionally fine lace made in Devon. The pale pointed example alongside it is rather more substantial and has similarities to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownton bobbins from Wiltshire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which can share something of the Honiton profile while being heavier in construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most immediately appealing piece in the group is the long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEast Midlands spangled bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Spangles are closely associated with the lacemaking districts of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire, where loops of beads added weight to otherwise slender bobbins and also helped prevent them from rolling about on the lace pillow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains its glass-bead spangle and fine wire decoration, which gives it considerably more character than an unadorned working bobbin. Beads, wires and attachments are easily lost over time, so their survival is always worth noting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the group interesting is precisely this variation. English lacemaking was highly regional, and the tools preserve something of those local traditions in miniature. A Buckinghamshire lacemaker, a Honiton worker and an East Midlands lacemaker might all have been doing closely related work, but the bobbins in their hands could be quite different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification, left to right:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Buckinghamshire thumper or heavy lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, turned wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Bucks thumper or gimp bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, substantial pear-shaped form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoniton-type lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, slender dark hardwood with pointed body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownton-type lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, pale wood with long tapering form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEast Midlands spangled lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wire decorated and retaining its original wire \u0026amp; glass-bead spangle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownton or South Bucks type lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, long unspangled tapered form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual English turned lace bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with deeply ring-turned weighted body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s note\u003c\/strong\u003e: I would describe the group broadly as 19th-century English lacemaking equipment\u003cspan\u003e, while allowing that individual bobbins may differ somewhat in age. The regional attributions are based on form, weight and traditional construction rather than maker’s marks, so some remain stylistic identifications rather than documented ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Seven Antique English Lace Bobbins, 19th Century

£65.00

This group of seven antique English lace bobbins, dating largely to the 19th century, brings together several regional forms associated with Britain’s historic lacemaking centres, including South Buckinghamshire, Honiton, Downton and the East Midlands. Turned in a variety of woods, the group includes heavier unspangled working bobbins, finer poi...

1922 Gouda N.P. cachepot by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, with hand-painted chrysanthemums, purple flowers and green foliage.

Antique Gouda N.P. Cachepot by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, 1922

£90.00

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Hand-painted on a pale ground with stylised chrysanthemums, purple starburst flowers, long green stems and filled foliage, it has the lighter and more refined character that makes this part of Gouda production so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland introduced the N.P. range in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1908\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it represents quite a different side of Gouda pottery from the darker, denser wares people often associate with the name. The pale ground gave the decorators room to work more delicately, and here the fine outlines, dotted detail and carefully filled leaves give the surface a real sense of movement without making it feel crowded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form itself is low and broad, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 cm in diameter and 10 cm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and that shape suits the decoration particularly well. The chrysanthemums and smaller purple flowers travel naturally around the body, with the long green stems helping to tie the composition together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base is especially satisfying because it tells us so much. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLazarus Gate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN.P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marks t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe decorative range, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1856\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the shape number, and the small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediamond-shaped mark dates the piece to 1922\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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The pale ground gave the decorators room to work more delicately, and here the fine outlines, dotted detail and carefully filled leaves give the surface a real sense of movement without making it feel crowded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form itself is low and broad, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 cm in diameter and 10 cm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and that shape suits the decoration particularly well. The chrysanthemums and smaller purple flowers travel naturally around the body, with the long green stems helping to tie the composition together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base is especially satisfying because it tells us so much. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLazarus Gate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN.P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marks t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe decorative range, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1856\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the shape number, and the small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediamond-shaped mark dates the piece to 1922\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. There is also a small painter’s monogram, but I would leave the decorator unidentified unless it can be matched securely to a factory list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is the sort of Gouda piece I find particularly rewarding because the history is all there in the marks. We are not simply saying “early twentieth century” or “in the style of.” We can place it firmly at Zuid-Holland, within the N.P. range, and to the year \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1922\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The painting is restrained but very confident, and the floral decoration still carries something of the Art Nouveau taste from which the range developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Antique Gouda N.P. Cachepot by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, 1922

£90.00

This Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland Gouda cachepot, dated 1922, is a particularly attractive example of the factory’s N.P. “New Porcelain” decoration. Hand-painted on a pale ground with stylised chrysanthemums, purple starburst flowers, long green stems and filled foliage, it has the lighter and more refined character that makes this part of Gouda...

Clear crystal vase with freehand etched spirals, dots and sweeping abstract lines, tapering towards a thick rounded base.

Large Scandinavian Crystal Vase with Freehand Abstract Etched Decoration, c.1960s–70s

£150.00

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The decoration is the first thing you notice: spirals, circles, dots, star-like marks and long sweeping lines move around the vase without an obvious beginning or end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I like about it is the contrast between the weight of the glass and the looseness of the drawing. The vase itself is solid and architectural, while the decoration feels spontaneous. It changes completely as you move around it, so there is no defined front and no one view that tells the whole story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it particularly interesting is that the pattern does not appear to have been mechanically repeated. There is \u003c\/span\u003eno visible join or seam in the decoration\u003cspan\u003e, and the drawing changes as the vase is turned. It has the freedom of something worked by hand rather than transferred from a fixed design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most likely technique is a \u003c\/span\u003efreehand resist process\u003cspan\u003e, with the design drawn directly onto the glass before the exposed surface was finely sandblasted or acid etched. The result is unusually graphic, but still soft enough to work with the heavy, rounded form of the vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vase itself is very substantial: \u003c\/span\u003e25.5 cm high × approximately 14 cm diameter\u003cspan\u003e, with a thick clear crystal body and considerable weight. That combination of heavy clear glass, restrained form and experiment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eal surface decoration points strongly towards \u003c\/span\u003epost-war Scandinavian glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have not found a signed or catalogued example that allows me to name the factory with confidence. The closest technical parallels are found in Swedish glass of the late 1960s and 1970s, including freehand resist-blasted work associated with \u003c\/span\u003eÅfors and the wider Boda group\u003cspan\u003e, although I cannot attribute this vase to either without firmer evidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with light surface wear to the base consistent with age and use. 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The technique, form and weight all point towards Scandinavian production, with Swedish glass providing the closest comparison I have found, but there is not yet enough evidence to attach a factory or designer’s name with confidence. For now, the vase is best understood as a particularly strong piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1960s–70s Scandinavian art glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distinguished by its freehand surface decoration rather than by a confirmed attribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Large Scandinavian Crystal Vase with Freehand Abstract Etched Decoration, c.1960s–70s

£150.00

This is a substantial clear crystal vase, weighing 2.39 kg, with a continuous abstract design worked directly around the body. The decoration is the first thing you notice: spirals, circles, dots, star-like marks and long sweeping lines move around the vase without an obvious beginning or end. What I like about it is the contrast between the wei...

Fire & Light green glass heart paperweight, angled view showing rounded edges and rippled sides.

Fire & Light Green Glass Heart Paperweight – Signed 2000

£49.00

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Fire & Light Green Glass Heart Paperweight – Signed 2000

£49.00

An old bottle can have a rather good second life. This green glass heart was made by Fire & Light in Arcata, California, where recycled bottles and jars became colourful glass for the home. Hand-poured into a mould, it is a pleasingly solid little piece, with softly rounded edges and tiny bubbles caught within the glass. The green deepens th...

Chinese Canton enamel covered jar with pink flowers, green leaves and a butterfly on a turquoise ground, circa 1900–1930.

Chinese Canton Enamel Covered Jar, Late Qing to Early Republic, c. 1900–1930

£120.00

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Painted enamel on copper developed as an important decorative art in Guangzhou, where artisans used the metal body almost like a porcelain surface, building up colour with fine brushes before firing the piece in a kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skill lies in that painted surface. Unlike cloisonné, where wires create compartments for the enamel, Canton enamel depends on the painter’s control of line, colour and firing. The copper body is thin, the enamel layers are delicate, and even a small object like this required considerable precision. The flowers and butterflies are painted with a looseness that gives the decoration life, but there is still a great deal of control behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery is also very much part of the Chinese decorative tradition. 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It is in very good condition overall, with gentle age-related wear and patination to the metal rims, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno enamel loss, except to base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The worn red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“CHINA”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark on the base confirms that the piece was made for export, although the mark itself should not be treated as an exact dating tool. Taking it together with the construction, palette and style of painting, I would date the jar to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca 1900–1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, around the transition from the late Qing dynasty into the early Republic period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this piece appealing is not its grand scale, but the amount of traditional handwork concentrated into such a small object. It is a modest export piece, but a very accomplished one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be packed with great care and sent tracked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Chinese Canton Enamel Covered Jar, Late Qing to Early Republic, c. 1900–1930

£120.00

Canton enamel is a fascinating example of Chinese craftsmen taking a technique that arrived through European trade and transforming it into something distinctly their own. Painted enamel on copper developed as an important decorative art in Guangzhou, where artisans used the metal body almost like a porcelain surface, building up colour with fin...

19th-century French celadon opaline glass soliflore with a rounded body, slender neck and dotted gold floral decoration.

French Celadon Opaline Glass Soliflore Bud Vase, 19th-Century Aesthetic Movement

£125.00

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French Celadon Opaline Glass Soliflore Bud Vase, 19th-Century Aesthetic Movement

£125.00

The pleasure of this little French soliflore is in the details. Its flowers and leaves resolve into tiny painted dots, edged with gold, running over the rounded body and up the slender neck. The pale celadon glass has a soft, milky translucence, and the proportions are beautifully balanced. It belongs to the Aesthetic Movement period of the 19th...

Galliano Ferro Murano Bullicante or Controlled Bubble Lilacand Red Glass Bowl/Dish.1960s

Galliano Ferro Bullicante Bowl, Red & Lilac Murano Glass, c.1960

£265.00

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Galliano Ferro Bullicante Bowl, Red & Lilac Murano Glass, c.1960

£265.00

A beautiful mid-century Murano art glass bowl attributed to Galliano Ferro, dating from the 1960s. The bowl is made using the celebrated bullicante technique, with controlled air bubbles suspended within the glass to create depth, texture and movement. The combination of ruby red and soft lilac glass is particularly associated with Galliano Ferr...

Side view facing right: Mid-century ceramic cat with midnight-blue lustre glaze, a tall curved tail, pointed ears and cream-tipped feet.

Mid-Century Pottery Cat – Midnight Blue Lustre, attributed to Cmielow, Poland circa 1950's.

£65.00

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Mid-Century Pottery Cat – Midnight Blue Lustre, attributed to Cmielow, Poland circa 1950's.

£65.00

A small cat with a rather splendid tail. Its tall, sweeping curve gives this mid-century ceramic figure an elegant silhouette, balanced by broad, pointed ears and a sleek, elongated body. The modelling is beautifully simple, with personality carried in the pose. The deep midnight-blue glaze appears almost black in places, with an oil-slick irid...