Miscellaneous Antiques and Collectables
Tortoiseshell Brooch: Cambridgeshire Regt
A small group of World War Two Sweetheart Items.
A circular, Hallmarked Sterling Silver for C & A (Collet & Anderson) London, 1939 and Tortoiseshell Brooch (circa 28mm diameter) inset with the Cambridgeshire triple towers centrally, a Laurel wreath below and a ribbon engraved with “THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE REGT” above, all in Sterling Silver.
The Cambridgeshire regiment was a British Army regiment active from 1908 to 1961.
It had a Territorial battalion which in Australian terms is the Army Reserve.
It was an infantry regiment and saw active service in the Battle of the Somme and the Fall of Singapore.
In 1938, a 16 year old Harrogate Ladies College student was spending the Christmas holidays with her family at a hotel in the town.
She met a very nice young man who danced divinely and treated her like an adult not a school girl.
He was however already a qualified lawyer and 26 years old so they agreed to correspond as friends while she finished her schooling.
He was also a member of the territorial battalion of the Cambridgeshire regiment.
When war broke out in September 1939 he was instantly in the Army and spent a couple of years travelling around the country completing courses associated with active military service.
He was sent overseas in late 1941 and letters from him continued to arrive from the troopship until about the time of the Fall of Singapore when she received a telegram saying he was ”missing, believed killed” then all her letters to him were returned to her marked “undeliverable”.
She later married a naval officer who was in the battleship Nelson in the East Indies Fleet when the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan.
The Nelson sailed to Singapore to accept the surrender of the Japanese and by a thousand to one chance her husband met an ex POW who had seen his wife’s friend shot and had helped to bury him.
Powder Compact: The Cambridgeshire Regt
A small group of World War Two Sweetheart Items.
A gold tone metal, engine turned and striped Powder Compact (circa 66mm square) with an applied “THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE REGT” badge.
A gold tone metal, engine turned and striped Powder Compact (circa 66mm square) with an applied “THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE REGT” badge.
A gold tone metal, engine turned and striped Powder Compact (circa 66mm square) with an applied “THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE REGT” badge.
A gold tone metal, engine turned and striped Powder Compact (circa 66mm square) with an applied “THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE REGT” badge.
The Cambridgeshire regiment was a British Army regiment active from 1908 to 1961.
It had a Territorial battalion which in Australian terms is the Army Reserve.
It was an infantry regiment and saw active service in the Battle of the Somme and the Fall of Singapore.
In 1938, a 16 year old Harrogate Ladies College student was spending the Christmas holidays with her family at a hotel in the town.
She met a very nice young man who danced divinely and treated her like an adult not a school girl.
He was however already a qualified lawyer and 26 years old so they agreed to correspond as friends while she finished her schooling.
He was also a member of the territorial battalion of the Cambridgeshire regiment.
When war broke out in September 1939 he was instantly in the Army and spent a couple of years travelling around the country completing courses associated with active military service.
He was sent overseas in late 1941 and letters from him continued to arrive from the troopship until about the time of the Fall of Singapore when she received a telegram saying he was ”missing, believed killed” then all her letters to him were returned to her marked “undeliverable”.
She later married a naval officer who was in the battleship Nelson in the East Indies Fleet when the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan.
The Nelson sailed to Singapore to accept the surrender of the Japanese and by a thousand to one chance her husband met an ex POW who had seen his wife’s friend shot and had helped to bury him.
Kigu of London Compact: monogram to powder pad and edged sifter
Retro Chic is a 1950s Kigu of London “Bouquet” Compact designed and made in England by a firm established in 1939 by Hungarian George Kiashek.
The brass plated finish is decorated with guilloche engine turned patterns; the Lucite used for floral displays on the lid is mounted on a silver tin foil background and encased in Lucite for protection.
This example appears to be in un-used condition as do the original sifter and monogramed powder pad.
Originating in the early 1900s, compacts became increasingly popular among post WW II women.
Kigu of London "Bouquet" Compact: Lucite floral decoration
Retro Chic is a 1950s Kigu of London “Bouquet” Compact designed and made in England by a firm established in 1939 by Hungarian George Kiashek.
The brass plated finish is decorated with guilloche engine turned patterns; the Lucite used for floral displays on the lid is mounted on a silver tin foil background and encased in Lucite for protection.
This example appears to be in un-used condition as do the original sifter and monogramed powder pad.
Originating in the early 1900s, compacts became increasingly popular among post WW II women.
Kigu of London "Bouquet" Compact: Marks
Retro Chic is a 1950s Kigu of London “Bouquet” Compact designed and made in England by a firm established in 1939 by Hungarian George Kiashek.
The brass plated finish is decorated with guilloche engine turned patterns; the Lucite used for floral displays on the lid is mounted on a silver tin foil background and encased in Lucite for protection.
This example appears to be in un-used condition as do the original sifter and monogramed powder pad.
Originating in the early 1900s, compacts became increasingly popular among post WW II women.
Kigu of London "Bouquet" Compact
Retro Chic is a 1950s Kigu of London “Bouquet” Compact designed and made in England by a firm established in 1939 by Hungarian George Kiashek.
The brass plated finish is decorated with guilloche engine turned patterns; the Lucite used for floral displays on the lid is mounted on a silver tin foil background and encased in Lucite for protection.
This example appears to be in un-used condition as do the original sifter and monogramed powder pad.
Originating in the early 1900s, compacts became increasingly popular among post WW II women.
The United Kingdom Bartenders’ Guild “Guide to Drinks” 3rd Edition 1960
A limited publication of 17,500 copies in three editions 1953, 1955 and 1960 by the Guild which had formed in 1933.
The guide contains an extensive collection of cocktail recipes and handy hints including a list of prize winning cocktail recipes from 1934 to 1959 interspersed throughout with black and white period advertisements and some clever sketches.
Everything possible to know on the subject and more you never dreamt existed.
Hardback with green cloth cover; slight wear to lower right cover front and back otherwise obviously never used as the reference it was intended to be. 7"(18cm) x 5" (12.5 cm)
A couple of recipes particularly caught our attention.
Under “Pick-Me-Ups”
Prairie Hen
Pour into a small Wine glass
2 dashes of Vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcester sauce
a whole egg
2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
little salt and pepper
Do not break the Egg.
Under “Medicinal”
Strong black coffee with a few drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia will quickly dissipate alcohol fumes.
The United Kingdom Bartenders’ Guild “Guide to Drinks” 3rd Edition 1960
A limited publication of 17,500 copies in three editions 1953, 1955 and 1960 by the Guild which had formed in 1933.
The guide contains an extensive collection of cocktail recipes and handy hints including a list of prize winning cocktail recipes from 1934 to 1959 interspersed throughout with black and white period advertisements and some clever sketches.
Everything possible to know on the subject and more you never dreamt existed.
Hardback with green cloth cover; slight wear to lower right cover front and back otherwise obviously never used as the reference it was intended to be. 7"(18cm) x 5" (12.5 cm)
A couple of recipes particularly caught our attention.
Under “Pick-Me-Ups”
Prairie Hen
Pour into a small Wine glass
2 dashes of Vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcester sauce
a whole egg
2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
little salt and pepper
Do not break the Egg.
Under “Medicinal”
Strong black coffee with a few drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia will quickly dissipate alcohol fumes.
The United Kingdom Bartenders’ Guild “Guide to Drinks” 3rd Edition 1960
A limited publication of 17,500 copies in three editions 1953, 1955 and 1960 by the Guild which had formed in 1933.
The guide contains an extensive collection of cocktail recipes and handy hints including a list of prize winning cocktail recipes from 1934 to 1959 interspersed throughout with black and white period advertisements and some clever sketches.
Everything possible to know on the subject and more you never dreamt existed.
Hardback with green cloth cover; slight wear to lower right cover front and back otherwise obviously never used as the reference it was intended to be. 7"(18cm) x 5" (12.5 cm)
A couple of recipes particularly caught our attention.
Under “Pick-Me-Ups”
Prairie Hen
Pour into a small Wine glass
2 dashes of Vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcester sauce
a whole egg
2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
little salt and pepper
Do not break the Egg.
Under “Medicinal”
Strong black coffee with a few drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia will quickly dissipate alcohol fumes.
The United Kingdom Bartenders’ Guild “Guide to Drinks” 3rd Edition 1960
A limited publication of 17,500 copies in three editions 1953, 1955 and 1960 by the Guild which had formed in 1933.
The guide contains an extensive collection of cocktail recipes and handy hints including a list of prize winning cocktail recipes from 1934 to 1959 interspersed throughout with black and white period advertisements and some clever sketches.
Everything possible to know on the subject and more you never dreamt existed.
Hardback with green cloth cover; slight wear to lower right cover front and back otherwise obviously never used as the reference it was intended to be. 7"(18cm) x 5" (12.5 cm)
A couple of recipes particularly caught our attention.
Under “Pick-Me-Ups”
Prairie Hen
Pour into a small Wine glass
2 dashes of Vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcester sauce
a whole egg
2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
little salt and pepper
Do not break the Egg.
Under “Medicinal”
Strong black coffee with a few drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia will quickly dissipate alcohol fumes.
Russian Birchwood Box
Nineteenth century, Russian, circular Birchwood Box with hand painted winter scene on the lid. Dimensions 8 cm high, 12 cm diameter.
Russian Birchwood Box: lid
Nineteenth century, Russian, circular Birchwood Box with hand painted winter scene on the lid. Dimensions 8 cm high, 12 cm diameter.
Collectorium's tribute to ANZAC DAY 2020
The First Convoy by Charles Bryant
On the 1st November 1914, 10 troop transports from New Zealand and 26 from the Eastern States of the Commonwealth set sail from King George’s Sound in Western Australia bound for the Middle East to their final destination Egypt.
The Final Tribute by Louis McCubbin
The Australian destroyers Yarra, Torrens and Parramatta were given permission to fly their largest Commonwealth Blue Ensigns as a salute to fallen ANZACS while proceeding with an Allied fleet through the Dardanelles on the day after the signing of the Armistice.
The Digger by Charles Wheeler
Quote from a British officer about Australian soldiers “The bravest thing God ever made”.
The Australian through Enemy Eyes by Max Bruning
This etching was made in 1916 during the Battle of the Somme by a German artist serving with the 6th Bavarian Reserve Division.
The Drover by G C Benson
Before joining the AIF, a large proportion of the men of the light horse regiments had lived on stations and farms where driving sheep or cattle is a regular occurrence. The habit of trailing on horseback behind a flock or herd was far too deeply ingrained even under the changed conditions of active service. When detailed to take a party of prisoners to the rear, the light horseman instinctively “drove” them.
Australian Federation Era Hall Lantern: ceiling cap
The weathered, oxidised, metal frame holding various patterns of textured clear and green glass with purple glass to the top behind the applied flower shaped cut out mask. All four sides alike. The whole a square with shaped and profiled suspension. Original ceiling cap present. The rod which transported the power with threaded lower end providing no definite indication if it was originally gas or electric. Original patina.
55cm / 22” from ceiling cap to bottom; 25cm / 10” at the widest of the square frame.
Australian Federation Era Hall Lantern
The weathered, oxidised, metal frame holding various patterns of textured clear and green glass with purple glass to the top behind the applied flower shaped cut out mask. All four sides alike. The whole a square with shaped and profiled suspension. Original ceiling cap present. The rod which transported the power with threaded lower end providing no definite indication if it was originally gas or electric. Original patina.
55cm / 22” from ceiling cap to bottom; 25cm / 10” at the widest of the square frame.
Australian Federation Era Hall Lantern
The weathered, oxidised, metal frame holding various patterns of textured clear and green glass with purple glass to the top behind the applied flower shaped cut out mask. All four sides alike. The whole a square with shaped and profiled suspension. Original ceiling cap present. The rod which transported the power with threaded lower end providing no definite indication if it was originally gas or electric. Original patina.
55cm / 22” from ceiling cap to bottom; 25cm / 10” at the widest of the square frame.
English Pewter Tea Set: Pot
English Pewter 3 piece Tea Sey comprising tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug. Marked English Pewter, 508, 3 where 508 is the model number and 3 the size. While not marked, the planished exterior surface and the untarnished state lead us to believe that these were made by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield who used English Pewter which contains no lead and will not tarnish.
The Arts & Crafts style we would date to the late 1800s / early 1900s. J Deakin & Sons ceased operation in the early 1930s thus this would be before then but more likely pre WWI when this style and material was fashionable. After WWI through the 1920s and into the great depression fancy goods like these were not in demand.
English Pewter Tea Set
English Pewter 3 piece Tea Sey comprising tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug. Marked English Pewter, 508, 3 where 508 is the model number and 3 the size. While not marked, the planished exterior surface and the untarnished state lead us to believe that these were made by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield who used English Pewter which contains no lead and will not tarnish.
The Arts & Crafts style we would date to the late 1800s / early 1900s. J Deakin & Sons ceased operation in the early 1930s thus this would be before then but more likely pre WWI when this style and material was fashionable. After WWI through the 1920s and into the great depression fancy goods like these were not in demand.
English Pewter Tea Set: marking
English Pewter 3 piece Tea Sey comprising tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug. Marked English Pewter, 508, 3 where 508 is the model number and 3 the size. While not marked, the planished exterior surface and the untarnished state lead us to believe that these were made by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield who used English Pewter which contains no lead and will not tarnish.
The Arts & Crafts style we would date to the late 1800s / early 1900s. J Deakin & Sons ceased operation in the early 1930s thus this would be before then but more likely pre WWI when this style and material was fashionable. After WWI through the 1920s and into the great depression fancy goods like these were not in demand.
Opera Glasses by C W Dixey Opticians: open
A pair of opera / field glasses in their original leather case bearing the imprinted label for C W Dixey Opticians to the Queen 3 Bond Street London. The body is of the new metal of that time, polished Aluminium or, as it was known, “clay silver”.
Industrial production of the metal Aluminium from the ore Bauxite was first achieved by Henri-Etienne Sainte-Claire Deville in France in 1856. The produced metal resembled silver, it was light and expensive, hence at that time aluminium was considered an elite material intended for ornaments and luxury items.
The aluminium has an overlay of Tortoiseshell. Inlaid to one barrel with Silver wire is the name “Mary”. Unfortunately the Dixey archive could find no reference as to who “Mary” might have been. They could however tell us that the glasses would be pre 1860 as that was when “& Son” was added to the company name. In addition they confirmed C W Dixey was the personal optician to Queen Victoria.
These glasses are optically in excellent order. Objective lens 42 mm diameter. Ocular lens 15.5 mm diameter. Closed length 74.5 mm. Fully open length 96.5 mm. Case and body have minor, aged related, faults.
Opera Glasses by C W Dixey Opticians: makers name inside case
A pair of opera / field glasses in their original leather case bearing the imprinted label for C W Dixey Opticians to the Queen 3 Bond Street London. The body is of the new metal of that time, polished Aluminium or, as it was known, “clay silver”.
Industrial production of the metal Aluminium from the ore Bauxite was first achieved by Henri-Etienne Sainte-Claire Deville in France in 1856. The produced metal resembled silver, it was light and expensive, hence at that time aluminium was considered an elite material intended for ornaments and luxury items.
The aluminium has an overlay of Tortoiseshell. Inlaid to one barrel with Silver wire is the name “Mary”. Unfortunately the Dixey archive could find no reference as to who “Mary” might have been. They could however tell us that the glasses would be pre 1860 as that was when “& Son” was added to the company name. In addition they confirmed C W Dixey was the personal optician to Queen Victoria.
These glasses are optically in excellent order. Objective lens 42 mm diameter. Ocular lens 15.5 mm diameter. Closed length 74.5 mm. Fully open length 96.5 mm. Case and body have minor, aged related, faults.
Opera Glasses by C W Dixey Opticians: closed
A pair of opera / field glasses in their original leather case bearing the imprinted label for C W Dixey Opticians to the Queen 3 Bond Street London. The body is of the new metal of that time, polished Aluminium or, as it was known, “clay silver”.
Industrial production of the metal Aluminium from the ore Bauxite was first achieved by Henri-Etienne Sainte-Claire Deville in France in 1856. The produced metal resembled silver, it was light and expensive, hence at that time aluminium was considered an elite material intended for ornaments and luxury items.
The aluminium has an overlay of Tortoiseshell. Inlaid to one barrel with Silver wire is the name “Mary”. Unfortunately the Dixey archive could find no reference as to who “Mary” might have been. They could however tell us that the glasses would be pre 1860 as that was when “& Son” was added to the company name. In addition they confirmed C W Dixey was the personal optician to Queen Victoria.
These glasses are optically in excellent order. Objective lens 42 mm diameter. Ocular lens 15.5 mm diameter. Closed length 74.5 mm. Fully open length 96.5 mm. Case and body have minor, aged related, faults.
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Cruet Set
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, tudric pewter 3 piece cruet set comprising pepperette, open salt & lidded mustard pot. Design #348 by Archibald Knox from the first decade of the C20th. Marked to base Tudric, 348, an Rd. number and a scratched inventory number 100. In original condition. Tallest piece 6.5cm.
Archibald Knox was born 1864, Cronkbourne, Isle of Man and died 1933, Douglas, Isle of Man. A prolific Manx designer of Scottish descent he was best known as the primary designer for Liberty’s at the height of their success. Knox used elements from the Arts and Crafts Movement, Celtic Revival, Art Nouveau and Modernism in his designs.
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Cruet Set: Salt
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, tudric pewter 3 piece cruet set comprising pepperette, open salt & lidded mustard pot. Design #348 by Archibald Knox from the first decade of the C20th. Marked to base Tudric, 348, an Rd. number and a scratched inventory number 100. In original condition. Tallest piece 6.5cm.
Archibald Knox was born 1864, Cronkbourne, Isle of Man and died 1933, Douglas, Isle of Man. A prolific Manx designer of Scottish descent he was best known as the primary designer for Liberty’s at the height of their success. Knox used elements from the Arts and Crafts Movement, Celtic Revival, Art Nouveau and Modernism in his designs.
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Cruet Set: Pepperette
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, tudric pewter 3 piece cruet set comprising pepperette, open salt & lidded mustard pot. Design #348 by Archibald Knox from the first decade of the C20th. Marked to base Tudric, 348, an Rd. number and a scratched inventory number 100. In original condition. Tallest piece 6.5cm.
Archibald Knox was born 1864, Cronkbourne, Isle of Man and died 1933, Douglas, Isle of Man. A prolific Manx designer of Scottish descent he was best known as the primary designer for Liberty’s at the height of their success. Knox used elements from the Arts and Crafts Movement, Celtic Revival, Art Nouveau and Modernism in his designs.
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Cruet Set: Mustard
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, tudric pewter 3 piece cruet set comprising pepperette, open salt & lidded mustard pot. Design #348 by Archibald Knox from the first decade of the C20th. Marked to base Tudric, 348, an Rd. number and a scratched inventory number 100. In original condition. Tallest piece 6.5cm.
Archibald Knox was born 1864, Cronkbourne, Isle of Man and died 1933, Douglas, Isle of Man. A prolific Manx designer of Scottish descent he was best known as the primary designer for Liberty’s at the height of their success. Knox used elements from the Arts and Crafts Movement, Celtic Revival, Art Nouveau and Modernism in his designs.
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Cruet Set: base marking
Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, tudric pewter 3 piece cruet set comprising pepperette, open salt & lidded mustard pot. Design #348 by Archibald Knox from the first decade of the C20th. Marked to base Tudric, 348, an Rd. number and a scratched inventory number 100. In original condition. Tallest piece 6.5cm.
Archibald Knox was born 1864, Cronkbourne, Isle of Man and died 1933, Douglas, Isle of Man. A prolific Manx designer of Scottish descent he was best known as the primary designer for Liberty’s at the height of their success. Knox used elements from the Arts and Crafts Movement, Celtic Revival, Art Nouveau and Modernism in his designs.
Cacti & Other Succulents reference by Edgar and Brian Lamb
A small selection of some of the more interesting and unusual books which have come our way recently.
Many are horticultural in focus but some are more eclectic.
We love books and we do not pretend to be a bookshop but some books we just cannot say “No” to.
Plants of the Gods by Richard Evans Schultis and Albert Hofmann
A small selection of some of the more interesting and unusual books which have come our way recently.
Many are horticultural in focus but some are more eclectic.
We love books and we do not pretend to be a bookshop but some books we just cannot say “No” to.
Botanical Books
A small selection of some of the more interesting and unusual books which have come our way recently.
Many are horticultural in focus but some are more eclectic.
We love books and we do not pretend to be a bookshop but some books we just cannot say “No” to.
Encyclopedia of Australian Plants by Elliot and Jones
A small selection of some of the more interesting and unusual books which have come our way recently.
Many are horticultural in focus but some are more eclectic.
We love books and we do not pretend to be a bookshop but some books we just cannot say “No” to.
Mutoscope: Wouldn’t I make a good Petty Officer
Mutoscope cards commonly feature drawings of “Cheesecake” or “Pin Up” Girls.
They were published on stiff card stock in America during the 1930s and 40s.
They were available from vending machines and became very popular with the troops during WWII.Size : 5.25″ × 3.25″.
These are a selection from our stock of over 100 Mutoscope cards.
Mutoscope: Short on Sails
Mutoscope cards commonly feature drawings of “Cheesecake” or “Pin Up” Girls.
They were published on stiff card stock in America during the 1930s and 40s.
They were available from vending machines and became very popular with the troops during WWII.Size : 5.25″ × 3.25″.
These are a selection from our stock of over 100 Mutoscope cards.
Mutoscope: Fisherman’s Luck
Mutoscope cards commonly feature drawings of “Cheesecake” or “Pin Up” Girls.
They were published on stiff card stock in America during the 1930s and 40s.
They were available from vending machines and became very popular with the troops during WWII.Size : 5.25″ × 3.25″.
These are a selection from our stock of over 100 Mutoscope cards.
Mutoscope: A Popular Number
Mutoscope cards commonly feature drawings of “Cheesecake” or “Pin Up” Girls.
They were published on stiff card stock in America during the 1930s and 40s.
They were available from vending machines and became very popular with the troops during WWII.Size : 5.25″ × 3.25″.
These are a selection from our stock of over 100 Mutoscope cards.
“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard: top
“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard which has characteristic Knox sinuous “whiplash” straps to lower extensions of the handle. The “S” form thumb piece to the lid appearing as a natural extension of the handle. The tankard was probably designed by Archibald Knox, (1864-1933) the primary designer for Liberty through the Arts & Crafts and into the Art Nouveau periods in the late C19th & early C20th.
The retailer Liberty of London was established in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty and is still trading in luxury goods in the West End.
Tudric was the “brand” name given by Liberty to its range of pewter goods in the early 1900s.
“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard: stamp
“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard which has characteristic Knox sinuous “whiplash” straps to lower extensions of the handle. The “S” form thumb piece to the lid appearing as a natural extension of the handle. The tankard was probably designed by Archibald Knox, (1864-1933) the primary designer for Liberty through the Arts & Crafts and into the Art Nouveau periods in the late C19th & early C20th.
The retailer Liberty of London was established in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty and is still trading in luxury goods in the West End.
Tudric was the “brand” name given by Liberty to its range of pewter goods in the early 1900s.
“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard: side
“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard which has characteristic Knox sinuous “whiplash” straps to lower extensions of the handle. The “S” form thumb piece to the lid appearing as a natural extension of the handle. The tankard was probably designed by Archibald Knox, (1864-1933) the primary designer for Liberty through the Arts & Crafts and into the Art Nouveau periods in the late C19th & early C20th.
The retailer Liberty of London was established in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty and is still trading in luxury goods in the West End.
Tudric was the “brand” name given by Liberty to its range of pewter goods in the early 1900s.
“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard: rear
“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard which has characteristic Knox sinuous “whiplash” straps to lower extensions of the handle. The “S” form thumb piece to the lid appearing as a natural extension of the handle. The tankard was probably designed by Archibald Knox, (1864-1933) the primary designer for Liberty through the Arts & Crafts and into the Art Nouveau periods in the late C19th & early C20th.
The retailer Liberty of London was established in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty and is still trading in luxury goods in the West End.
Tudric was the “brand” name given by Liberty to its range of pewter goods in the early 1900s.
Parian Ware Statuette 1
This C19th, Parian Ware statuette is an elegant contribution to the controversy which has raged ever since the English Naturalist and Geologist Charles Darwin published his work “On the Origin of Species” in 1859. Parian ware is a type of bisque porcelain imitating marble. It was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Minton; circa 15 cm tall.
Parian Ware Statuette 2
This C19th, Parian Ware statuette is an elegant contribution to the controversy which has raged ever since the English Naturalist and Geologist Charles Darwin published his work “On the Origin of Species” in 1859. Parian ware is a type of bisque porcelain imitating marble. It was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Minton; circa 15 cm tall.
Boomerang Miniature Grand Albert’s System Mouth Organ: detail
Made in 1930s by CA Seydel and Son of Klingenthal in Saxony, Germany.
The "Albert's System" is an advertisement device, named after the Boomerang's designer, Frank Albert (1874-1962), son of Jacques Albert (1840?-1914) ,the founder of Albert & Son Music, a retail musical instrument store in Sydney.
The boomerang was an iconic Australian instrument during the late nineteenth century and throughout much of the twentieth century. Being compact, portable, tuneful and cheap it immediately became popular with the Australian public upon its release onto the market in 1897. Still with original instruction sheet and in original box.
Boomerang Miniature Grand Albert’s System Mouth Organ: box
Made in 1930s by CA Seydel and Son of Klingenthal in Saxony, Germany.
The "Albert's System" is an advertisement device, named after the Boomerang's designer, Frank Albert (1874-1962), son of Jacques Albert (1840?-1914) ,the founder of Albert & Son Music, a retail musical instrument store in Sydney.
The boomerang was an iconic Australian instrument during the late nineteenth century and throughout much of the twentieth century. Being compact, portable, tuneful and cheap it immediately became popular with the Australian public upon its release onto the market in 1897. Still with original instruction sheet and in original box.
Boomerang Miniature Grand Albert’s System Mouth Organ
Made in 1930s by CA Seydel and Son of Klingenthal in Saxony, Germany.
The "Albert's System" is an advertisement device, named after the Boomerang's designer, Frank Albert (1874-1962), son of Jacques Albert (1840?-1914) ,the founder of Albert & Son Music, a retail musical instrument store in Sydney.
The boomerang was an iconic Australian instrument during the late nineteenth century and throughout much of the twentieth century. Being compact, portable, tuneful and cheap it immediately became popular with the Australian public upon its release onto the market in 1897. Still with original instruction sheet and in original box.
Souvenir from Egypt
1915 Cairo “from Henry to Mother October 5th”. Henry was Henry Wiston McLean, service number 1106, rank Private; 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 1-10 reinforcements; embarked HMAT Shropshire A9; hand stitched on silk; obtained from descendants 2010.