This is a figural Victorian cast Brass match holder or vesta 'go to bed', in the form of a 'dancing bear', & made in Europe around 1890.
The holder depicts a 'dancing bear' chained to a post (although this is an unpleasant subject matter, it was a common sight in Europe during the Victorian period). ...click for details
This is a pair of totally original Late Georgian Ejector Candlesticks, made of heavy brass, & dating to around 1830 - 50.
The sticks have a baluster stem & rectangular bases with cut, squared corners.The interior of the bases have been very well finished. ...click for details
This is a very large (13"), original Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Wine or Claret Jug, made of Brass & Pewter by WMF and fully marked (including the 1st WMF 'ostrich' impressed mark), & dating to 1907.
This jug is one of a range of wine jugs that feat ...click for details
This is a small, vintage bust of HIDEKI TOJO (?), the Prime Minister of Japan (1941 - 44), & most probably dating to around the mid 1940's.
The bust is made of solid Brass & was probably made as a souvenir to commemorate his appointment of Prime Minister, or to commemorate his death? (Tojo was found guilty of war crimes by the ' ...click for details
This is a pair of 12" Victorian brass ejector candlesticks in a 'Beehive & Diamond' pattern, almost certainly English in origin (probably produced by James Clew & Sons of Birmingham), & dating to around 1890.
This is a magnificent & large French Art Nouveau desktop rocker blotter, made of brass and mahogany & bearing the makers mark of D.L, & dating to around 1890 - 1900.
The top & handle have been beautifully cast in brass, whilst the curved base has been ...click for details
