Antique Accessories & More

United Kingdom. Circa 20th century.

 

Scratch-built working steam launch.  Boiler connects to a dual-piston drive that directly powers a single propeller.

England. Circa 1850.

"Bagatelle" is defined as "something of little value or importance; a trifle." It is no coincidence that a tabletop game could be called bagatelle, as it is a leisure activity designed to pass time and hone skills of little use in normal society. This 19th century box has its original baize and the painted numbers in the wells are still intact, thus rendering it as worthy of play as it is of conversation.

England. Circa 1917.

 

Created by master model builder, J. Blumer, for the Aylestone Shipping Co, Ltd., this half model of the S.S. Ayelstone is housed in a custom case with mirrored back. The details are perfect—as they had to be—and the quality of his work is immediately evident on first look. Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small.

France. Circa 1920.

This 300+ litre, oak wine barrel has aged almost as well as the wine it once held. Its impressive size and patina makes for a delightful conversation piece and the Perrier-Jouet painted decoration only adds to the topic of fine wines. On a heavy stand, it would look well in a wine cellar, or as decoration under a pergola.

France. Circa 1950.

A large, glass top coffee table made from a grille door, the center of which is dominated by a beribboned trumpet vase with an attractive spill of flowers. Elegant cabriole legs complete the delicate appearance of this table without detracting from the grille.

China. Circa 1870.

With a poem on the reverse that exhorts us to go outside and enjoy the outdoors and delicate depictions of people doing just that on the front, this outstanding antique vase has beautifully muted colors and a gentle shape.
 

England. Circa 1860.

Originally a shaving or wig stand, this pedestal has been re-purposed in recent years to serve duty as a planter. It would do an exemplary job of holding a small piece of bronze, or a any variety of cascading greenery.

France. Circa 1860.

This outstanding showpiece has been meticulously crafted and then coated in a rich, thick, ebony lacquer. Numerous classic design elements include the broken pediment above a single door with an oval porcelain Medusa-themed armorial flanked by porcelain colonettes. The interior features myriad trays flanking a central bank of drawers with ornate brass pulls. The interior facing of the door has a birdseye maple panel framed in kingwood. 

England. Circa 1800.

In a look that was prevalent at the time, these diminutive andirons were meant for a smaller fireplace such as one found in a bedroom or small study.  Delicately proportioned and with thin accents, these are sure to brighten any fireplace they inhabit.
 

England. Circa 1870.

The upper tier of this shaving stand originally would have had an open ring that supported a bowl. It has since been filled with a fine mahogany board, offering the opportunity to place a plant or sculpture in place of the bowl and making this a fine pedestal..

England. Circa late 19th century.

Fully fitted with proper sails (colored the tint that they would have been after their first proofing coat), chains and anchor, this fishing smack model proudly displays its workman roots. Employed through much of the 19th century along the coasts, these boats even found themselves outfitted for battle during the Great War, though we have no evidence that this particular one, the “Patience” out of Ramsgate, ever saw such action.

Holland. Circa 1820.

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These beautiful Dutch teestoofs were used to keep a kettle warm. Smoldering coals would be placed in the brass liner on top of which the kettle would rest.  

 

Though keeping a kettle warm these days is no longer a necessity, these mahogany teestoofs with their original brass lining and standing at 13" high are still handy as wastebaskets or jardinières. Whether you need one, a pair or perhaps even three, you can find them at Mill House. 

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United Kingdom. Circa 1820.

 

Fine pair of matching Regency candle stands with subtle lipped trays on top of unusually turned columns. Stands end with delicately carved cabriole legs with acanthus leaves on the knees and ending with ball and claw feet. 

England. Circa 1900.

 

This elegant yacht was created for pond racing, but looks just as well sunning itself in a large window. This type of model boat racing became popular during the turn of the last century and has continued to this day. This well-proportioned model has a larger number of sails than many of the later racing models, which, in the interest of stability, eschewed multiple angle sails.

England. Circa 1880.

 

A beautiful example of ship modeling, this sloop has all the details the original would have had and the model maker left the lower half of the hull exposed to reveal the frame. Originally in private service, the sloop was christened the Pelican in 1757 with a 16 gun arrangement for His Majesty's Service. This model, created around 1880, is a faithful recreation of the vessel.

England. Circa 1880.

What you see here is a beautiful example of a 19th century sleigh used as a winter substitute for a pram. Made of iron and steel with mahogany seat and footrest, this little treasure probably racked up miles of wintry travel ferrying wee ones to and fro. Today perhaps it would make a superb plant stand in a warmer environment--a unique juxtaposition of services.