A pair of fine leaf dishes, so thin they are translucent, made in England by George Grainger and Company in Worcester, England circa 1890. They are glazed a very pale yellow with peach blush borders. The tips of the three-lobed leaves are all unchipped although the glaze has rubbed slightly. The company name for this ware, Royal China Works, is printed on the back of each. Each measures 4-1/2 inches from tip to tip and 4 inches from top to bottom. Both leaves are in mint condition, with no ...click for details
A fine quality black lacquer mauchline ware lozenge shaped lidded box, measuring 5-1/8 by 3-7/8 inches and 2-3/8 inches high. The lid is decorated with an oval shaped bouquet of flowers, bordered by a wavy gold line. The box is lined with red moire paper that is accented with braid. Like most of these 19thc boxes part of the soft metal clasp has broken off but the box can be opened, as seen. Made in Scotland circa 1880 and influenced by Japanese lacquer ware that was available in Europe at t ...click for details
A barrel shaped wooden bank with an applied printed paper motto: "THRIFT". The wording reads: "To catch dame Fortune's golden smile, Assiduous wait upon her, And gather gear by every wile, that's justified by honour." The bank was made in Scotland circa 1880 and measures about 3-1/4 inches tall and 2-3/4 inches in diameter. It was used, with noticeable wear around the upper rim and at the money slot. The blue morocco paper on the bottom also shows wear. It is a c ...click for details
A black lacquer mauchline ware two-part trinket box made in Scotland circa 1870. The top is decorated with a wreath of flowers including bluebells, yellow poppies, daisies and lily of the valley. An open book reveals the motto: "Remembrance. May each revolving year, dear friend, With joy begin, with gladness end, And Heaven its choicest blessings send, To cheer thee on life's journey." Altogether charming, the entire piece measures 3 inches by 2 inches and 1-1/2 inches high. It ...click for details
A tartan ware ring labeled "Prince Charlie" and in mint condition. The ring measures one-inch in height and slightly less than 2 inches in diameter. This tartan was one of the most popular, named after the Scottish hero, Bonnie Prince Charlie. The ring was made circa 1860.
The plane wood was coated with black lacquer before the floral ware paper decal was applied, emulating the lacquer wares from Japan that were new to Britain circa 1870. The ring is in excellent condition, with no dings, chips or cracks, and measures about one-inch in height and 2 inches in diameter.
Floral ware was one of the decorative motifs of Mauchline, although much less common. This pair was made in Scotland circa 1900, and are in excellent condition, with a few scrapes to the paper covering. The size is unusually narrow - about 3/8 inches in height - with the typical 2-inch diameter. Very pretty, with flowers in pink, orange, yellow, white and purple.
Completely intact and completely original, including its tiny pencil with bone finial, this notebook would fit in the pocket of a lady, circa 1860, who might jot down important thoughts or lines of verse. However it was never used, and all the gilt edged pages are in place and unmarked. Made in Scotland, covered with the McPherson tartan, measuring 2-5/8 by 1-3/4 inches, and in excellent condition.
A charming two-part thimble case in the McPherson tartan, which is stamped in gold on the side. Made in Scotland circa 1860, the seams of the printed paper covering are invisible, and the plaid design is well placed on the top of the lid. Both top and bottom are covered in tartan and the inside is lined with green velvet material. The case measures 1-1/4 inches in height and one inch in diameter, and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, splits, or repairs, but with slight damage t ...click for details
Completely original, with the name of the tartan,"Prince Charlie", printed in gold. The needle case measures about 3-1/4 inches in length and was made in Scotland circa 1860. It is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, tears of the printed paper covering, repairs or other damage.
