{"title":"Decorative Objects","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Decorative Objects collection. Free Shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ornate-cast-bronze-double-inkwell","title":"Ornate Cast Bronze Double Inkwell","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCast bronze double inkstand with a central pen tray, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The tray and both inkwells are cast in relief with dense scrolling foliage, the wells are octagonal with heavy hinged lids topped by turned finials, and the tray ends in a pair of small figural handles. The surface carries a deep verdigris patina throughout. Both glass liners are absent and would be straightforward to replace. Continental in manner, likely French, offered without maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Double inkstand with pen tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Cast bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Continental, likely France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1880 to 1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Size | 21 in W x 9.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Renaissance Revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Lids | Hinged, with turned finials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Liners | Glass liners missing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | Unmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeavy verdigris patina across the entire surface, consistent with age and left undisturbed. Both hinged lids operate and close properly. The glass ink liners are missing from both wells. Casting is sound with no cracks, losses, or repairs noted. Overall in very good structural condition and ready for use or display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512829104441,"sku":"fvh1789952688645","price":164.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/ornate-cast-bronze-double-inkwell_1.jpg?v=1789952694"},{"product_id":"vintage-monogrammed-leather-doctors-bag-hbs-initials","title":"Vintage Monogrammed Leather Doctor's Bag, H.B.S. Initials","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handsome antique doctor’s bag is a fine example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, made from richly patinated genuine cowhide leather and finished with solid brass hardware. Likely dating to the 1920s or 1930s, this bag would have accompanied a professional, perhaps a doctor making house calls or a traveling businessman, on countless journeys. The structured silhouette, wid\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe gilt initials on the front are H.B.S. and I have no idea who that was. What interests me more is the worn gold label on the side, from a railway station hotel, half lost and not quite readable now. Someone carried this bag somewhere and checked into a hotel with it. Wide-mouth bags built on a hinged frame like this one were made for a doctor's rounds or a few days away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 12 in. H x 22 in. W x 12 in. D\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Original leather surface, darkened and rubbed at the corners, edges, and along the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Cowhide leather, pebble grained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1920s to 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | Gladstone bag, physician's bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | No maker's mark found. The frame interior, the lock face, and the leather inside the mouth have not yet been examined under magnification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | Gilt initials stamped to the front below the handle, reading H.B.S. An applied gilt label to one side, worn and partly lost, with a crest at center, the word NORTH followed by an unreadable word, then STATION HOTEL, and a placename in script beneath. The placename is not legible in current photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Leather over a hinged metal frame with a wide mouth opening. Stitched leather handle over a core. Riveted metal corner plates and base studs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Yellow metal fittings, assessed as brass, untested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware or Mounts | Frame, plate clasp, corner reinforcement plates, and base feet, all in yellow metal assessed as brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is intact all around with no splits or holes. It carries scuffs, small nicks, and surface marks across all faces, heaviest at the corners and along the bottom edge where the bag was set down. The corners and edges are rubbed through the top color in places. The sides have soft creases and folds at the gussets where the mouth collapses inward, which is how these bags sit when they are not full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe yellow metal fittings have darkened and show minor oxidation and small pitting. The clasp closes and holds. The hinges operate smoothly through their full travel. There is no key with the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe gilt H.B.S. initials are clear and complete. The applied label on one side has lost roughly a third of its surface and much of the remaining text is worn past reading. What is left of it is visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe interior is clean, unlined, and structurally sound, with no loose stitching at the frame line and no odor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512840278329,"sku":"vib1789952826087","price":91.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/vintage-monogrammed-leather-doctors-bag-hbs-initials_1.jpg?v=1789952830"},{"product_id":"towle-mid-century-modern-menorah","title":"Towle Mid-Century Modern Menorah","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA handsome Towle menorah with nine candle cups, executed in a fluid sculptural form that pulls the gilt cups out of a swept silverplate body rising from a freely modeled base. The contrast between the bright vermeil cups and the rippled silver body gives the piece real presence, and the asymmetrical placement of the shamash, raised at the right shoulder, is a thoughtful touch. A well-made Judaica piece from a serious American maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Maker | Towle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Hanukkah menorah, nine-light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Silverplate with gilt candle cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Modernist sculptural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 7.5 in H x 8 in W x 3.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Candle Capacity | Standard taper or Hanukkah candles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The piece is in good overall condition with a light patina across the silverplate body that adds character and depth to the swept fluting. The gilt candle cups remain bright and even. The base shows a soft, organic finish consistent with the original casting. No structural issues, all nine cups stable and ready for use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512843850041,"sku":"rkv1789952880779","price":136.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/towle-mid-century-modern-menorah_1.jpg?v=1789952886"},{"product_id":"pair-of-late-victorian-era-brass-iron-andirons-rococo-revival-style","title":"Pair of Late Victorian-Era Brass \u0026 Iron Andirons, Rococo Revival Style","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePair of cast brass andirons, mid to late 19th century, in the Renaissance Revival manner. Each has a pointed spire finial above a knop cast with flower heads, a turned and fluted columnar shaft, and a scrolled base cast in relief with foliage and a central rose, raised on paw feet. A small secondary finial serves as the log stop. The brass carries a mellow, even patina. Continental in style, likely French, offered without maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Andirons, pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Cast brass with iron log bars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Continental, likely France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Age | Mid to late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Renaissance Revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Motifs | Spire finials, floral knops, fluted columns, scrolled foliate bases, paw feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Size | 20 in H x 9.5 in W x 6 in D, each, fully opened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Quantity | Pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | Unmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth andirons are structurally sound with all finials and log stops intact. The brass shows a rich, mellow patina with only minor surface scratches and light oxidation consistent with well over a century of gentle use. No repairs or losses noted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512845291833,"sku":"gdy1789952888709","price":200.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/pair-of-late-victorian-era-brass-iron-andirons-rococo-revival-style_1.jpg?v=1789952893"},{"product_id":"vintage-brass-tiffin-carrier-hand-engraved-3-tier-food-container-with-handle","title":"Vintage Brass Tiffin Carrier | Hand-Engraved 3-Tier Food Container with Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree brass containers stack one on another, a hinged frame drops over the whole column and locks it together, and a handle lifts the lot. That is the entire design, and it worked so well it went essentially unchanged for a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTiffin carriers took a hot meal from a kitchen to wherever someone was working. This one is hand-engraved across the body with floral and geometric pattern, which was not required for the job and tells you somebody wanted it to look like something. That is usually the difference between an object that gets thrown out and one that ends up here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe engraving is crisp and the compartments still stack and seat securely. At 11.5 inches to the top of the handle it holds a shelf, a counter, or a kitchen island on its own. Sold for display rather than for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Tiffin carrier, three-tier stacking food container\u003cbr\u003e[d]Dimensions | 11.5 in. H with handle x 7 in. W x 5 in. D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Container Dimensions | 2.5 in. H x 5.5 in. Dia each\u003cbr\u003e[d]Tiers | Three stacking compartments\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Brass\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Early to mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | South or Southeast Asia, assessed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Decoration | Hand-engraved floral and geometric pattern\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | None identified\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Three stacking brass containers secured by a hinged brass frame with a carrying handle\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | Tiffin box, dabba, stacking lunch carrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eAge-related wear consistent with its vintage nature, including surface patina, minor scratches, and light tarnish to the brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe compartments stack securely and the hinged frame closes as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe engraved designs remain crisp and detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good condition for display or decorative use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512847683897,"sku":"dud1789952937011","price":118.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/vintage-brass-tiffin-carrier-hand-engraved-3-tier-food-container-with-handle_1.jpg?v=1789952942"},{"product_id":"antique-neoclassical-brass-urn-with-lid-and-laurel-motifs-late-19th-century-decorative-mantel-piece","title":"Antique Neoclassical Brass Urn with Lid and Laurel Motifs – Late 19th Century Decorative Mantel Piece","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrass lidded mantel urn in the neoclassical taste, late 19th century, with a tall body rising from a square plinth on paw feet. Applied laurel and floral garlands run around the sides, ring handles hang from foliate mounts, and the lid is finished with a ribbed knop finial. The brass has taken on a warm, even patina. Continental in manner, offered without maker's mark, and sized for a mantel, console, or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Lidded mantel urn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Continental, unconfirmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Age | Late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Neoclassical, Empire revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Motifs | Laurel and floral garlands, ring handles with foliate mounts, paw feet, ribbed knop finial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Size | 14.5 in H x 8 in W x 6 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | Unmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGood antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The brass has developed a natural patina with light surface marks consistent with age and use. Structurally sound. The base shows expected wear and felt pads have been added under the feet to protect surfaces.\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512848634169,"sku":"uex1789952946809","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-neoclassical-brass-urn-with-lid-and-laurel-motifs-late-19th-century-deco_1.jpg?v=1789952952"},{"product_id":"english-brass-letter-plate-circa-1900","title":"English Brass Letter Plate, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003egenuine English letter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"25\"\u003eplate in cast brass, pulled from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"60\"\u003eperiod front door. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"83\"\u003ecartouche-form body with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"112\"\u003escrolled and canted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"132\"\u003eoutline is what sets this apart \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"164\"\u003efrom the plain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"179\"\u003erectangular plates that defined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"211\"\u003ethe later 20th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"235\"\u003e\"LETTERS\" is cast in raised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"263\"\u003eserif block lettering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"285\"\u003eacross the recessed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"305\"\u003efront slot, and the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"334\"\u003ecoiled spring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"348\"\u003emechanism on the back is intact and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"384\"\u003efunctional, holding the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"408\"\u003einner flap open against \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"432\"\u003etension as it always \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"453\"\u003ewould have. The natural patina across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"491\"\u003ethe face is exactly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"511\"\u003ewhat you want on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"530\"\u003epiece like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"8\"\u003e| Letter plate (door \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"29\"\u003ehardware)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Material | Cast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"19\"\u003ebrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Age | Late \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"14\"\u003eVictorian to Edwardian, circa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"44\"\u003e1890 to 1915\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"8\"\u003e| 3.75 in H x 8 in W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Spring mechanism \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"20\"\u003e| Original coiled iron \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"43\"\u003espring, intact and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"62\"\u003efunctional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eGood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"5\"\u003eantique condition overall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"32\"\u003eThe front face shows a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"55\"\u003ewarm, unpolished brass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"78\"\u003epatina with areas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"99\"\u003edeeper oxidation and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"120\"\u003egreen verdigris concentrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"149\"\u003ein the recesses of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"172\"\u003elettering and slot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"191\"\u003esurround, consistent with age \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"221\"\u003eand outdoor exposure. No \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"246\"\u003ecracks or losses to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"270\"\u003ecasting. The slot opens and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"298\"\u003ecloses as intended. The back \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"327\"\u003eshows heavy overall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"347\"\u003eoxidation and some surface \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"374\"\u003ecorrosion on the iron spring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"403\"\u003ecomponents, which are structurally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"438\"\u003esound. A rectangular plaster \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"467\"\u003eor clay infill block is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"491\"\u003epresent on the back, original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"521\"\u003eto the mounting hardware. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"547\"\u003eThe interior trim piece is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"574\"\u003enot present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512848666937,"sku":"ipi1789952946973","price":47.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/english-brass-letter-plate-circa-1900_1.jpg?v=1789952951"},{"product_id":"victorian-scottish-tartanware-aide-memoire-pocket-notebook-c-18601880","title":"Victorian Scottish Tartanware Aide Memoire Pocket Notebook c. 1860–1880","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn aide-mémoire was a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enotebook you carried on your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperson, the Victorian answer to writing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esomething down before you forgot it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAddresses, observations, whatever the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eday produced. This one came home from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScotland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior carries a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etartan pattern with a neoclassical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efigure to the cover, a nod to learning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand memory that suited what the object \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas for. Inside are the original red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilk-lined compartments and the paper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epages, both of which usually go first. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat they are still here is the reason \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis one is worth keeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTartanware \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas the souvenir of Victorian Scotland. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighland romance had taken hold after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen Victoria's own enthusiasm for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit, the railways brought visitors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enorth, and small personal objects came \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehome covered in tartan by the thousand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlmost none of them were meant to last \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragile, incomplete, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore interesting for it. The pencil is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong gone and the silk has torn. What \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis left is a paper and silk object that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esomehow got through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentury and a half.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Type | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAide-mémoire, pocket notebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Dimensi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eons | 4 in. H x 2.75 in. W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Primary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial | Tartan-decorated case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Seco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003endary Material | Red silk lining, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evelvet binding, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaper pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Cover | Neoclassical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efigure to the cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Date | Mid to late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eigin | Scotland, assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Style or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement | Victorian tartanware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown As | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAide memoire, pocket notebook, souvenir \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enotebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| None identified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Interior | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal red silk-lined compartments \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand paper pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[condition]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einterior silk lining shows staining, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etears, and losses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe souvenir \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebooklet is loose and not secured to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebinding, which is commonly seen on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexamples of this type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epencil is missing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe velvet binding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis worn, and there are surface \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escratches and marks to the exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003el of this is visible in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotographs. This is a fragile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enineteenth century personal object that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas survived rather than a piece in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollector-grade condition, and it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshould be handled and stored \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaccordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512852042041,"sku":"zla1789952986717","price":162.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/victorian-scottish-tartanware-aide-memoire-pocket-notebook-c-18601880_1.jpg?v=1789952991"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-scottish-tartanware-box-painted-red-and-black-tartan-c-18601890","title":"Antique Victorian Scottish Tartanware Box, Painted Red and Black Tartan, c. 1860–1890","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"2953\" data-start=\"2576\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.5\" H x 2\" W x 1.25\" D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2953\" data-start=\"2576\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Red Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2953\" data-start=\"2576\"\u003eThis antique Scottish tartanware box dates to the mid to late Victorian period and features a painted red and black tartan pattern finished under a glossy varnish. Crafted from wood and decorated by hand, this piece reflects the height of Scotland’s tartanware tradition, when travel, tourism, and romantic nationalism brought Highland design to an international audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3248\" data-start=\"2955\"\u003eBoxes of this size were commonly used for small personal items such as rings, pins, or keepsakes, making them both decorative and practical. The lift-off lid and unlined interior are consistent with period examples, while the rich coloration and surface wear speak to its age and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCorners and lid display minor wear, and the interior shows natural age-related patina and darkening. The lid fits securely, and no cracks or structural issues were observed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512852959545,"sku":"brm1789952995238","price":120.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-victorian-scottish-tartanware-box-painted-red-and-black-tartan-c-1860189_1.jpg?v=1789953000"},{"product_id":"victorian-scottish-tartanware-bezique-score-counter-with-original-pegs-c-18701900","title":"Victorian Scottish Tartanware Bezique Score Counter with Original Pegs, c. 1870–1900","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo pegs, one red and one cream, walked along a row of numbered holes. That was how a Victorian drawing room kept score at Bezique, and this small tartan-covered board is the whole apparatus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBezique was a two-player card game that took hold across Britain in the late nineteenth century, played in drawing rooms and private clubs. Scores run high in Bezique, into the thousands, which is why a counter like this exists: the gilt numbering tracks tens and hundreds, and you move a peg rather than reach for a pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe core is solid wood with an ebonized edge, and a brass swivel latch at the top secures the peg wells when the game is over. The tartan surface belongs to the Victorian appetite for Highland romance, a fashion that put Scottish pattern onto every kind of small decorative and useful object for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth original pegs are present, which is uncommon. They are the first thing to go missing on a counter like this, and a complete one is worth waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Bezique score counter\u003cbr\u003e[d]Dimensions | 3 in. H x 2 in. W x 0.5 in. D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Solid wood core\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Brass latch, wooden pegs\u003cbr\u003e[d]Surface | Tartan-decorated with gilt numbering, ebonized edge\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Late 19th century\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Victorian tartanware\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | Bezique marker, score board, tartan ware counter\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | None identified\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Wood core with applied tartan decoration and varnish finish, ebonized edge, brass swivel latch\u003cbr\u003e[d]Accessories | Two original pegs, one red and one cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThe surface shows expected wear to the tartan finish, including light rubbing and areas of varnish loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe edges display minor scuffing and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe brass latch has developed a warm, natural patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth original pegs are present and intact, showing age-appropriate wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512854139193,"sku":"sbn1789952999501","price":205.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/victorian-scottish-tartanware-bezique-score-counter-with-original-pegs-c-1870190_1.jpg?v=1789953004"},{"product_id":"victorian-scottish-tartanware-sliding-stamp-box-c-18601890","title":"Victorian Scottish Tartanware Sliding Stamp Box, c. 1860–1890","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVictorian Scottish tartanware sliding stamp box, late 19th century, made to hold loose postage stamps at the desk or in the pocket. Lightweight wood wrapped in tartan-printed paper under a clear varnish, in a green and red sett, with a pull-out drawer opened by a thumb notch. The blank cartouche on the front was intended for a monogram or retailer label and remains unmarked. Tartanware of this kind was produced in Scotland during the Victorian tartan revival and is collected today for desk and shelf styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Sliding stamp box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Wood with varnished tartan-printed paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Age | Late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Victorian tartanware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Pattern | Green and red tartan, sett unidentified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Size | 2.5 in H x 1.5 in W x 0.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Cartouche | Blank, unmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGood antique condition consistent with age and use. The exterior shows surface wear, small scratches, and light rubbing to the varnished tartan finish, with visible craquelure to the varnish typical of Victorian tartanware. The wooden drawer slides smoothly and shows expected wear to the interior. No chips or structural damage observed. The cartouche remains blank. Please review all photographs, as they form part of the condition description.\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","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512854204729,"sku":"fqx1789953004054","price":117.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/victorian-scottish-tartanware-sliding-stamp-box-c-18601890_1.jpg?v=1789953008"},{"product_id":"antique-brass-bass-co-pale-ale-bottle-vesta-case-match-safe","title":"Antique Brass Bass \u0026 Co Pale Ale Bottle Vesta Case Match Safe","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrass vesta case in the form of a miniature beer bottle, stamped BASS \u0026amp; Co. PALE ALE, LONDON with the brewery's triangle mark, late 19th or early 20th century. Vesta cases, or match safes, kept matches dry in the pocket before lighters were common, and novelty bottle forms were issued as brewery advertising pieces. A small English advertising collectible that sits well on a desk or in a cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Vesta case, match safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Age | Late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | Stamped BASS \u0026amp; Co. PALE ALE, LONDON with triangle mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Form | Miniature beer bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Size | 3.25 in H x 1 in Dia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGood antique condition with an attractive aged patina throughout. Noticeable surface wear, small scuffs, and minor dings consistent with age and handling. The base shows wear. Please review the photographs for close-up condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512860660025,"sku":"orf1789953032406","price":140.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-brass-bass-co-pale-ale-bottle-vesta-case-match-safe_1.jpg?v=1789953037"},{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-oak-brass-cutlery-box","title":"Antique Edwardian Oak \u0026 Brass Cutlery Box","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnglish mahogany cutlery box, Victorian, 19th century, with a brass shield cartouche to the lid and a brass escutcheon to the front. The lock plate is stamped Secure Lever. The lid lifts on a brass hinge to a fitted interior lined in royal blue baize, with slotted divisions and original printed paper labels for table forks, knife rests, meat carvers, game carvers, and steel. Offered empty, for use as a canteen for a modern service or as a document or keepsake box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Cutlery box, canteen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Mahogany with brass fittings and blue baize lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Age | 19th century, Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Lock | Brass Secure Lever lock, key not present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Interior | Fitted slotted divisions with original printed paper labels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Size | 5 in H x 19.75 in W x 14.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Contents | Empty, no cutlery included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age. The lid has a shrinkage crack running across the grain to the left of the cartouche, stable, with light scratches and small marks to the top surface. The brass cartouche and escutcheon show wear and light scratching. The blue baize lining is worn, faded in patches, and shows some small losses and marks, with a few loose fitted divisions and a detached fabric tab. The original paper labels are partly rubbed but largely legible. The underside cloth is heavily stained and worn. The lid opens and closes properly. No key is present. Please refer to the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512861905209,"sku":"mxn1789953056270","price":71.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-edwardian-oak-brass-cutlery-box_1.jpg?v=1789953061"},{"product_id":"victorian-scottish-tartanware-needle-case-caledonia-c-18601880","title":"Victorian Scottish Tartanware Needle Case “Caledonia”, c. 1860–1880","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBook-like and barely bigger than a matchbox, this was made to live in a sewing basket or a reticule and be pulled out whenever a needle was wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Victorian Scottish tartanware needle case in the Caledonia pattern, lacquered over a wooden core. It hinges open to its original felt needle pad, and the interior is lined in purple silk. Silk was not the standard lining on tartanware of this period, so this one was made a step above the plainest examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTartanware was the souvenir of Victorian Scotland. Highland romance had taken hold, the railways brought tourists north, and small useful objects came home covered in tartan by the thousand. Most were worked up in and around Mauchline in Ayrshire, where the trade ran for the better part of a century before a factory fire ended most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCompact enough for a dressing table, and it still opens and closes the way it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Needle case\u003cbr\u003e[d]Dimensions | 2.25 in. H x 1.5 in. W x 0.5 in. D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Wood core with lacquered tartan decoration\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Purple silk lining, felt needle pad\u003cbr\u003e[d]Pattern | Caledonia tartan\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1860 to 1880\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Scotland\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Victorian tartanware, Mauchline ware\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | Needlecase, needle book, tartan ware case\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | None identified\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Hinged wooden case with applied and lacquered tartan decoration, silk-lined interior, felt needle pad\u003cbr\u003e[d]Interior | Original felt needle pad, purple silk lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThe lacquered tartan exterior displays surface wear, light scuffing, and small areas of finish loss, particularly along the edges and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe interior purple silk lining shows discoloration, staining, and wear from use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe original felt needle pad is present and shows age toning and surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hinge functions properly and the case remains structurally sound, opening and closing as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSold empty. No needles are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description. Sold as-is; photos govern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512862658873,"sku":"boy1789953063104","price":120.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/victorian-scottish-tartanware-needle-case-caledonia-c-18601880_1.jpg?v=1789953068"},{"product_id":"victorian-scottish-tartanware-needle-case-with-needles-mcpherson-tartan-c-18701900","title":"Victorian Scottish Tartanware Needle Case with Needles, McPherson Tartan, c. 1870–1900","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVictorian Scottish tartanware needle case in the McPherson tartan, late 19th century, made as both a sewing tool and a Highland souvenir. The petite cylindrical case has a fitted cap and a sliding wooden inner holder for hand sewing needles. The clan name is printed on the case, which adds identity and collectibility over an unnamed plaid piece. Several antique needles are included, as shown. Suited to a sewing vignette, a desk, or a collector's cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Needle case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Wood with varnished tartan-printed paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Age | Late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Victorian tartanware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Pattern | McPherson clan tartan, named on the case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Size | 3.5 in H x 0.5 in Dia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Includes | Needle case and several antique needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGood antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The tartan finish shows light surface scuffs and handling marks consistent with use and age, with minor rubbing to the lacquer in areas. The cap seats as intended and the inner wooden needle holder slides in and out. The included needles show age and light oxidation. The McPherson lettering is present and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512863772985,"sku":"loe1789953075430","price":63.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/victorian-scottish-tartanware-needle-case-with-needles-mcpherson-tartan-c-187019_1.jpg?v=1789953080"},{"product_id":"vintage-viking-style-drinking-horn-with-leather-strap","title":"Vintage Viking Style Drinking Horn with Leather Strap","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA drinking horn on a long leather thong, made to hang over the shoulder and be carried. It has no foot, so it cannot be set down while there is anything in it, which is why horns get passed around a table rather than parked on one. Hung on a hook, the dark exterior against the warmer interior color reads well on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 2.75 in. W x 9 in. H x 3 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Strap | 45 in. total length, tied to hang at a 22.5 in. drop. The knots untie and retie, so the drop can be shortened or lengthened to the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Natural horn, unlacquered, scuffed and rubbed throughout from handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Horn, assessed as bovine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Not established. No mark, label, or datable fitting present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Norse revival, in the Viking manner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | drinking horn, mead horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | None found\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | None found on the horn, the strap, or the metal fitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Horn cut and hollowed, rim ground and smoothed, leather thong secured at two points with a knot detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware or Mounts | Small metal fitting at the tip end anchoring the strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSurface scuffs, rub marks, and scratches throughout, consistent with handling and use. Areas of discoloration and natural color variation across the horn, which is the material's own figure rather than damage. The rim shows small edge irregularities and wear along the lip where it would meet the mouth. The leather strap shows wear along its length and carries a tied knot detail. The metal fitting at the tip is intact and holds the strap securely. No cracks, splits, or delamination found in the horn wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHorn is porous and reacts to heat and acid. Not recommended for hot liquids or for holding acidic beverages for any length of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512866361657,"sku":"wum1789953089670","price":45.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/vintage-viking-style-drinking-horn-with-leather-strap_1.jpg?v=1789953094"},{"product_id":"vintage-evans-100-ft-retractable-surveyor-tape-measure-leather-case","title":"Vintage Evans 100 Ft Retractable Surveyor Tape Measure Leather Case","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvans White Tape 100-foot surveyor's tape in a leather-cased body with a plated center and steel blade, made by the Evans Rule Company, with Elizabeth, New Jersey and Montreal, Quebec named on the maker's dial. Field tapes of this kind lived in jobsite bags before plastic cases took over. It retracts smoothly and still works as a measuring tool, and its clean, graphic form suits a desk, bookshelf, or coffee table stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Surveyor's tape measure, 100 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | Evans Rule Company, marked Elizabeth, New Jersey and Montreal, Quebec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Leather case with plated center and steel tape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Age | Mid-20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Model | White Tape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Size | Approximately 0.75 in H x 4.5 in Dia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Tape length | 100 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVintage condition consistent with age and use. Retracts smoothly. Wear throughout, including scuffs to the leather case, age to the plated center, and visible oxidation and wear to the steel tape and end hook. A sticker from a previous owner remains on the face. Fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512868491577,"sku":"lhc1789953110627","price":62.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/vintage-evans-100-ft-retractable-surveyor-tape-measure-leather-case_1.jpg?v=1789953115"},{"product_id":"vintage-english-saddlers-leather-cigar-case","title":"Vintage English Saddlers Leather Cigar Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGot it, no striker. Dropping the striker end from the features row, the prose, the condition block, the meta fields, and the tags. Corrected package below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA beautifully worn piece of British clubland style, this leather cigar case carries an oval medallion stamped English Make Saddlers Leather Warranted. It was built to hold a single cigar, with a suspension insert that cradles the cigar against crushing in a coat pocket. Even if you do not smoke, it styles well on a library shelf, a bar cart, or in a menswear vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 3 in. W x 6 in. H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Original leather, hand-polished, showing a warm glossy patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Circa 1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Early 20th century, assessed from form and style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | English gentleman's outfitter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | cigar sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | Oval medallion to the front reading English Make, Saddlers Leather, Warranted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Stitched leather with gilt-tooled border lines and an integral suspension insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Features | Suspension insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The leather shows scuffs, rubbing, and darkening across the surface consistent with decades of handling, including surface scratches and small areas of wear along the edges. The interior shows wear from storage and use. The stitching and overall structure remain sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512868852025,"sku":"mnw1789953119408","price":72.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/vintage-english-saddlers-leather-cigar-case_1.jpg?v=1789953124"},{"product_id":"antique-burr-walnut-pocket-card-case-box","title":"Antique Burr Walnut Pocket Card Case Box","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 transition\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Message actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"true\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"progressive-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 progressive-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small English burr walnut case in the slim, palm-sized profile that reads instantly as a desk piece. The burr figure is everything you want from English work, warm honey tones with that natural speckled movement across the lid. Originally made for calling cards, it now suits business cards, credit cards, gift cards, or a small stack of folded notes. The rounded edges and shallow lift notch at the lid make it pleasant in the hand. No maker's mark visible. Sourced in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Calling card case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Burr walnut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Antique, late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 4 in W x 3 in D x 1 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | English antique desk accessory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] Antique condition consistent with age. Surface wear and light scratches throughout the case, most visible across the lid. Edge wear and small nicks along the rounded perimeter, with a few darker areas of patina from handling. The interior shows honest wear from use. No structural issues, the lid sits and lifts cleanly. No maker's mark seen in the provided photos.\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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512869376313,"sku":"eyt1789953121888","price":89.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-burr-walnut-pocket-card-case-box_1.jpg?v=1789953128"},{"product_id":"napkin-rings","title":"Napkin Rings","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFive napkin rings, each one cut on a slant so the opening reads as an oval rather than a circle. The angle is the whole idea. Set on a table they lean instead of standing upright, and the polished surface picks up the color of whatever is around them. Plain, bright, and easy to mix with patterned linens or a simple white napkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 2 in. W x 1 in. H, each ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Set | FIve napkin rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Bright polished, gold-tone. Light toning and fine surface scratching across the bands. The finish is not established as original to manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Gold-tone metal. The composition is not established by a mark. Assessed from the photographs as either silverplate carrying a warm tone or a gilt or brass base metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Not established. A maker's mark, plate mark, or hallmark on the interior of a band would narrow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Not established from the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | serviette rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | None identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | No marks visible in the photographs provided. The interiors have not been fully imaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Formed band, seamed, with the ends cut on a bias to produce the oval opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSold as a set of five. The bands are bright and highly reflective, with light toning and a number of fine surface scratches and hairline marks visible across the outer faces, heaviest on one ring where the toning has gone slightly cloudy in patches. No chips, splits, or open seams are visible in the photographs. The rims are clean and the ovals hold their shape. Wear of this kind is normal on polished table metal that has been used and handled. Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512877306169,"sku":"apf1789953238224","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/napkin-rings_1.jpg?v=1789953243"},{"product_id":"antique-english-carved-oak-pediment-crest-fragment-circa-1880","title":"Antique English Carved Oak Pediment Crest Fragment, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA carved oak pediment salvaged from a piece of English Renaissance Revival case furniture, circa 1880. The center is a stylized palmette set within an arched niche, flanked by pierced scrolling acanthus and twin canted shoulder blocks that originally aligned with column or pilaster fronts on the parent cabinet. The deep mortise channel along the back top edge confirms it was tenoned into a cornice rather than nailed, which is the construction you find on quality cabinetmaker's work of the period. Architectural fragments of this type were saved for the carving when the parent cabinet broke down, and they read beautifully on a wall today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Architectural pediment fragment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Solid oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1880, late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Renaissance Revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 18.5 in W x 9 in H x 1 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-carved with pierced fretwork, mortised back edge for original cabinet attachment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Finish | Original dark stained oak finish with aged patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Hanging | Small screw eye on side, later addition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pediment is in good antique condition with honest age-appropriate wear consistent with use as part of a piece of furniture for nearly 150 years. The carving is intact across the front face, with the palmette, scrolling acanthus, and pierced fretwork all present and crisp. The original dark finish is well preserved on the front, with the kind of soft sheen and depth that only comes with long age. The top back edge shows the original mortise channel, hand-cut, which would have joined the pediment to the cornice of the parent cabinet. There is some minor splitting along the mortise channel from where the piece was separated from the cabinet, and one small section of wood is missing at the back top edge, neither of which is visible from the front when hung. A small screw eye is fitted to one side as a later hanging addition. The back is unfinished as originally intended, since it was never meant to be seen. Ready to hang as wall sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512880386361,"sku":"yng1789953282308","price":173.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-carved-oak-pediment-crest-fragment-circa-1880_1.jpg?v=1789953287"},{"product_id":"antique-english-brass-setter-dog-matchbox-holder-on-wood-plinth","title":"Antique English Brass Setter Dog Matchbox Holder on Wood Plinth","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA cast brass English setter, modeled on point with one front paw raised and tail extended straight, mounted on an oval dark hardwood plinth. The figure integrates a small matchbox holder between the legs, a neat functional addition that places this piece firmly in the English sporting tradition of the study or library rather than the mantelpiece. The casting captures the feathering of the coat, ears, and legs in good detail. English in origin, early to mid 20th century, unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Matchbox holder with figural setter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Subject | English setter on point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Cast brass on hardwood plinth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Early to mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Style | English sporting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 4 in H x 5 in W x 2.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Marks | Unmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe figure is in fair condition consistent with age and use. The brass shows significant patina across the body with areas of reddish oxidation throughout, most pronounced on the flanks and base of the figure. The surface has lost its original polish and developed an uneven aged patina. The casting detail in the feathering remains readable. The matchbox bracket between the legs is intact and functional. The oval hardwood plinth shows wear and minor surface loss consistent with long use. The brass figure and plinth are separate pieces sold together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512880779577,"sku":"fnx1789953291659","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-brass-setter-dog-matchbox-holder-on-wood-plinth_1.jpg?v=1789953296"},{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-english-walnut-keepsake-box-circa-1900","title":"Antique Edwardian English Walnut Keepsake Box, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an English walnut keepsake box from the Edwardian period, made circa 1900 with a softly domed lid, figured walnut throughout, and brass hardware. The escutcheon is a simple shield form, and the lock works with the skeleton key that comes with the box. The interior lid retains its original printed paper lining in a green geometric pattern, now significantly worn. The base keeps its original green baize. Boxes of this form held the small personal things of a household: letters, jewelry, hair combs, sewing notions, mementos. It still does the same work today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Type | Keepsake Box \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Material | Solid figured walnut with brass fittings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom, England \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1900, Edwardian period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Style | Edwardian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Exterior Size | 12 in W x 9 in D x 5.75 in H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Interior Size | 11 in W x 7.75 in D x 5 in H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass shield escutcheon, brass hinges, brass lock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Interior | Open single compartment with original printed paper lid lining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Base | Original green baize \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Key | Skeleton key present and working (not original to the box) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[condition] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is in honest antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with use across more than a century. The figured walnut surface is intact across the lid, sides, and front, with the original finish in place and good color throughout. There are surface scratches on the lid, most visible on the top and along the front edge, and a few small impressions and marks that come with daily handling over the years. A hairline split runs through the walnut at one of the lower back corners, visible where the side panel meets the back panel, and there is another short split along the lid edge at the same corner area. Both are stable and structural. The brass shield escutcheon, brass hinges, and brass lock are all original and in place. The skeleton key included with the box turns the lock and operates the mechanism. The original printed paper lining inside the lid is significantly torn, with about half the lid showing exposed wood beneath. The pattern that survives is a green geometric and floral design typical of late Victorian and Edwardian box linings. The interior wood floor and walls of the compartment are clean. The original green baize on the base is largely intact with light wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512881041721,"sku":"pjj1789953293889","price":191.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-edwardian-english-walnut-keepsake-box-circa-1900_1.jpg?v=1789953299"},{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-brass-umbrella-stand","title":"Antique Edwardian Brass Umbrella Stand","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEdwardian English brass umbrella stand in the Aesthetic Movement taste, with a heavy iron-weighted base and traces of original cold-painted polychrome detail in the cartouches. The form is the reason to look twice. The piece is scaled down from a full hall umbrella stand, complete with curved crest rail, foliate capitals, X-form open sides centered on a diamond cartouche, and a demilune cup at the foot to catch the tips. Marked with a registered design number to the iron flange of the base, partially legible. The original iron weight is intact and the brass retains a mellow honest surface throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Umbrella Stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Cast brass with cast iron weighted base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England, Birmingham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1910, Edwardian period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Aesthetic Movement, Anglo-Japanese taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 12.75 in H x 6.75 in W x 3.25 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Marks | Registered design number stamped to the iron flange of the base, marked but illegible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Construction | Cast brass body bolted together over an original cast iron weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Decoration | Stylized foliate capitals, diamond cartouche with rosette, and foliate boss to the demilune base, with traces of original cold-painted polychrome detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe piece is in good honest antique condition with age-appropriate wear throughout. The cast brass body retains a mellow original surface with a soft mustard tone and scattered light verdigris in the recesses and around the bolt heads, particularly visible at the underside of the base and around the registered design mark. The original cold-painted polychrome details in the diamond cartouche and the base rosette have worn down to faint traces of blue-green color in the deeper recesses, consistent with use. The brass shows scattered small dents, light surface scratches, and a few areas of darker oxidation, none of which compromise the form. The cast iron weight insert is intact and seated in the base. The bolted joints are tight and the piece stands square and stable. The registered design number to the iron flange is visible but only partially legible due to surface corrosion and the recess of the stamping. No losses, no breaks, no repairs noted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512881074489,"sku":"fnf1789953298365","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-edwardian-brass-umbrella-stand_1.jpg?v=1789953303"},{"product_id":"english-silver-plate-footed-tray-on-copper-edwardian-ca-1910","title":"English Silver Plate Footed Tray on Copper, Edwardian Ca. 1910","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA handsome English silver plate tray on copper, oval in form with a beaded rim and four shell-cast scroll feet. Trays like this are known as salvers in the antique trade, meaning a footed serving tray meant to be set down on a table rather than carried. The piece has the warm tone that only develops when silver plate wears down to expose the copper underneath, a quality collectors look for and pay extra for. The beaded edge catches the light at every point along the rim. I bought this one in England earlier this year, and while it carries no hallmarks, the construction and styling place it firmly in the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Footed Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Silver plate on copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1900 to 1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Edwardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 1.25 in W x 12 in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Feet | Four cast shell and scroll feet, original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Rim | Beaded edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Markings | No visible hallmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe tray is in good honest antique condition with wear consistent with roughly a century of use. Silver plate loss is present throughout, most visible along the beaded rim, across the cast feet, and at the high points of the well where the warm copper shows through. The surface shows light scratching and a soft overall patina from years of polishing and use. The four feet are all present, sound, and original to the piece, retaining crisp casting detail. The underside shows similar honest wear. There are no hallmarks, maker's marks, or stamps visible on the piece. The form holds true with no dents, warping, or structural issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe piece carries no hallmarks and is sold as silver plate on copper of English origin, dating attributed based on construction, form, and styling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512881107257,"sku":"xju1789953298421","price":138.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/english-silver-plate-footed-tray-on-copper-edwardian-ca-1910_1.jpg?v=1789953304"},{"product_id":"antique-english-carved-oak-architectural-fragment","title":"Antique English Carved Oak Architectural Fragment","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA carved oak architectural pediment from late 19th century England, hand cut from a single board with deep relief carving and pierced openwork. The composition runs in three stages from top to base. A scrolled cartouche with a central spear motif crowns the top, a fan of acanthus leaves fills the middle, and a lozenge framed by paired scrolls anchors the base. The piece would have crowned a bookcase, sideboard, hall stand, or overmantel. The carving is crisp throughout, the silhouette reads beautifully against a wall, and the dark oak finish has a warm depth that suits English Renaissance Revival work of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Architectural Fragment, Pediment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Solid oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Late 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Renaissance Revival, Henri II manner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 5.25 in W x 0.75 in D x 20.5 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Hardware | Existing hanger on reverse from prior installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pediment is in good antique condition with honest age-appropriate wear. The oak is sound throughout with no splits, breaks, or losses to the carving or the pierced openwork. The carved detail remains crisp and well defined across all three sections. The finish is a warm dark oak with a slightly orange tone, consistent with original shellac or French polish that has been re-coated at some point during its working life. Light surface marks and minor handling wear are present across the front. The reverse is clean and shows the original tool marks. A small hanging fixture is mounted at the top from a prior installation and is functional for wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512881140025,"sku":"ycl1789953286229","price":105.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-carved-oak-architectural-fragment_1.jpg?v=1789953304"},{"product_id":"antique-english-coopered-treen-jar-barrel-form","title":"Antique English Coopered Treen Jar, Barrel Form","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small coopered treen jar built in the late 19th century from alternating staves of light and dark hardwood. The form copies a wine cask in miniature, with turned reeded bands at the top and bottom imitating the iron hoops on a real barrel. Coopering at this scale is a workshop flex, twelve separate staves cut and fitted by hand, alternating wood tones so the contrast reads from across a room. The piece is sold as a decorative vessel without its original lid. At five inches across, it sits well on a desk, a bar cart, an entry console, or a bookshelf, and it holds keys, pens, cocktail picks, or whatever you'd like to drop into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Coopered treen jar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Alternating light and dark hardwood staves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England, sourced in England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1880, late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Coopered treen, barrel form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 5 in diameter x 6 in height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Construction | Twelve staves with turned reeded ring bands top and bottom, solid plank base disc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Use | Decorative vessel, sold without lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHonest antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with a piece roughly 140 years old. The body is solid and stands cleanly on its own. The original lid is not present, and the interior shows a regular pattern of small tack marks across the base where a fabric or sheet-metal liner was once fitted. The interior staves have a darker tone, likely from age and original finish. There is one vertical stave split on the body that runs through the lower turned ring band, where a dark stave has separated slightly from the adjacent light stave. The split is stable and not progressing. The base disc is sound. The exterior has a warm patina with good color contrast across the alternating staves. Surface wear, light scuffs, and minor rim wear are present throughout. Sold as a decorative vessel for everyday objects, not as a working sealed container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512881172793,"sku":"tqy1789953300855","price":92.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-coopered-treen-jar-barrel-form_1.jpg?v=1789953306"},{"product_id":"english-oak-and-chrome-trophy-bowl-by-ryecraft-woodware-ca-1950","title":"English Oak and Chrome Trophy Bowl by Ryecraft Woodware, Ca. 1950","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA mid-century English oak trophy bowl by Ryecraft Woodware of Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. The form is a turned oak bowl on a pedestal foot, banded in chrome with a chrome shield mounted to the front for engraving. The shield is blank, which means the bowl was either never presented or kept as stock. The oak shows a dramatic figured grain across the exterior and interior, with concentrated dark eye-knots throughout the field. Ryecraft made domestic oak ware with chrome and silverplate mounts from the 1940s through the 1950s, and pieces with their oval foil label are well documented in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Trophy Bowl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Maker | Ryecraft Woodware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Oak with chrome rim, shield, and base band\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1940s to 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Mid-century English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 10 in diameter x 5.5 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Mark | Original oval foil label to underside reading Ryecraft Woodware, Stapleford, Notts, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Cartouche | Chrome shield to front, blank and ready for engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bowl is in good vintage condition with honest wear consistent with age and use. The chrome rim, shield, and base band are all in place and show light surface wear without pitting or losses. The shield is undamaged and remains blank. The oak shows some shrinkage with slightly wider separations between the staves in places, but there are no chips, cracks, or structural issues. The interior is clean with light surface marks at the center where the bowl is pegged to the pedestal base. The original Ryecraft foil label is intact on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512881991993,"sku":"dsk1789953309503","price":117.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/english-oak-and-chrome-trophy-bowl-by-ryecraft-woodware-ca-1950_1.jpg?v=1789953315"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-cast-iron-saint-bernard-doorstop-with-rescue-barrel","title":"Antique Victorian Cast Iron Saint Bernard Doorstop with Rescue Barrel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA late Victorian English cast iron doorstop in the form of a standing Saint Bernard rescue dog, the small barrel cast at the throat in the manner that made this breed famous across 19th-century Europe. Sand-cast in two parts on a shaped oval plinth with a cast rosette border, retaining its old applied black paint surface, now oxidized to reveal warm rust beneath in areas of natural wear. English doorstops of this scale, plinth treatment, and modeling sit firmly in the tradition of the Black Country foundries of West Bromwich and Birmingham, where Archibald Kenrick \u0026amp; Sons led production of figural cast iron for the Victorian household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Figural Doorstop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Cast iron with original paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Subject | Saint Bernard rescue dog with barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1880 to 1900, late Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Late Victorian figural cast iron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 9.5 in W x 7.25 in H x 2 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Plinth | Shaped oval base with cast rosette border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Marks | Unmarked, in the tradition of Archibald Kenrick \u0026amp; Sons, West Bromwich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe doorstop is in good honest antique condition with surface wear and oxidation consistent with roughly 130 years of use. The casting is complete and intact, with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. The Saint Bernard's rescue barrel is intact and original to the casting. The piece sits level and flat. The original applied black paint surface is stable and shows the warm rust patina underneath where the paint has worn or oxidized away, most visible on the underside, along the edges of the plinth, and across the flanks of the dog. The casting seam along the topline and the small circular gate plug visible on the body are original to the period manufacturing process and are not flaws. No active flaking. Suitable for use or purely decorative display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512882155833,"sku":"iyr1789953311806","price":172.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-victorian-cast-iron-saint-bernard-doorstop-with-rescue-barrel_1.jpg?v=1789953317"},{"product_id":"antique-english-brass-toilet-paper-holder","title":"Antique English Brass Toilet Paper Holder","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA late Victorian to Edwardian wall-mounted toilet paper holder in cast brass, made in England in the pierced and scrolled style favored by the Aesthetic Movement. The back plate is a high pierced gallery of scrollwork around a central cartouche, and the scrolled side brackets curl forward to hold the roll between them. The original gilt finish survives across most of the surface, with verdigris and warm patina settled into the recesses where it should be. The roll bar is no longer present, so a buyer will want to fit a wooden dowel or replacement spring rod to put it back into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Wall-Mounted Toilet Paper Holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Cast brass with original gilt finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1890 to 1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Late Victorian, Aesthetic Movement, Edwardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 5.25 in H x 6 in W x 4.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Mounting | Original mounting holes through back plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe holder is in honest antique condition with age-appropriate wear throughout. The cast brass body is structurally sound with no cracks or breaks to the pierced scrollwork on the back plate or the scrolled side brackets. The original gilt finish is largely intact across the front and sides, with expected wear on the high points and verdigris settled into the recessed areas, especially across the pierced gallery and underside. The original roll bar that would have spanned the side brackets is missing, so the holder is not currently functional as is. A buyer can easily fit a wooden dowel or a standard spring-loaded replacement rod between the brackets to return it to use. The two mounting holes through the back plate are clear and original. Mounting screws are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512882450745,"sku":"xsn1789953319129","price":45.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-brass-toilet-paper-holder_1.jpg?v=1789953324"},{"product_id":"art-deco-silver-plate-letter-rack-with-checkerboard-enamel","title":"Art Deco Silver Plate Letter Rack with Checkerboard Enamel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1\"\u003eA silverplated brass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"22\"\u003eletter rack with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"39\"\u003eblack and white \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"55\"\u003echeckerboard enamel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"76\"\u003ecirca 1920s to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"91\"\u003e1935, sourced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"108\"\u003eEngland. The rectangular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"133\"\u003ebase is inlaid with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"153\"\u003ealternating black and cream vitreous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"190\"\u003eenamel panels framed by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"216\"\u003ebeaded silverplated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"236\"\u003eborder, and two arched wire dividers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"273\"\u003erise from the center to create three \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"310\"\u003eslots for correspondence. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"340\"\u003echeckerboard pattern and the crisp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"375\"\u003egeometric border place this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"403\"\u003esquarely in the Art Deco period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"436\"\u003eNo maker's marks are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"457\"\u003epresent, which is typical for English \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"495\"\u003esilverplated desk accessories of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"528\"\u003ethis era, as hallmarking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"553\"\u003erequirements applied to sterling silver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"593\"\u003erather than plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Type | Letter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"17\"\u003erack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Material | Silverplate on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"29\"\u003ebrass with vitreous enamel inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Dec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"6\"\u003eoration | Alternating black and cream \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"44\"\u003echeckerboard enamel panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Border | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"12\"\u003eBeaded silverplated surround\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"3\"\u003eBase | Black velvet pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Marks | None; unmarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"26\"\u003esilverplate on brass, consistent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"64\"\u003eEnglish production of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"90\"\u003eperiod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Ag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"5\"\u003ee | Circa 1920 to 1935, Art \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"33\"\u003eDeco period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Size | 3.25 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"18\"\u003eH x 7 in W x 2.75 in D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eThe rack is in good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"20\"\u003econdition with honest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"42\"\u003eage-appropriate wear. The silverplate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"80\"\u003eshows tarnishing and surface \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"109\"\u003eoxidation across the base plate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"141\"\u003eand wire dividers, consistent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"171\"\u003ewith age. The enamel panels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"199\"\u003eare intact with no chips \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"224\"\u003eor losses visible. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"247\"\u003ebeaded border retains good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"274\"\u003edefinition. The black velvet base \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"308\"\u003epad is present but shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"333\"\u003ewear and some fraying at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"362\"\u003eedges. No dents, no structural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"393\"\u003edamage, and the wire dividers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"427\"\u003estraight and secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512887988537,"sku":"rvj1789953379256","price":70.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/art-deco-silver-plate-letter-rack-with-checkerboard-enamel_1.jpg?v=1789953386"},{"product_id":"antique-round-victorian-silverplate-tray-roberts-belk-sheffield","title":"Antique Round Victorian Silverplate Tray, Roberts \u0026 Belk Sheffield","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVictorian Silverplate Tray by Roberts \u0026amp; Belk, Sheffield, Circa 1885, with engraved monogram cartouche and pierced gallery border on three ball feet. Made by one of Sheffield's well-regarded Victorian electroplate manufacturers, this round salver carries their R\u0026amp;B mark, bird device, and pattern number 3779 on the underside. The central field is engraved with a bright-cut armorial cartouche featuring a pointed shield, ribbon bow, trailing flower chains, and a script monogram reading \"CL,\" the kind of personalized engraving that was added to order at purchase. The pierced gallery running the full circumference is intact and crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Round salver (tray)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Maker | Roberts \u0026amp; Belk, Sheffield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Mark | R\u0026amp;B rectangular cartouche, bird device, pattern number 3779\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Electroplated nickel silver (EPNS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | Sheffield, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1880 to 1895, late Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Style | Late Victorian, Aesthetic Movement period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 1.25 in H x 12 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Feet | Three ball feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Border | Pierced gallery with beaded outer wire rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Engraving | Bright-cut armorial cartouche with script monogram \"CL,\" ribbon bow, and floral surround\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe tray is structurally sound with no dents, no damage to the gallery, and all three ball feet intact and stable. The engraving is sharp and undamaged throughout. The plating shows significant wear across the field, with the copper base metal showing through in several areas, most visibly toward the center and in patches across the surface. This is honest age wear consistent with a piece that was used and handled over many decades, and it does not affect the structural integrity or the decorative appeal of the piece. The gallery and outer rim retain good plating. The tray has not been re-plated. Surface tarnish is present and will respond to polishing, though the worn areas will remain as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512891822393,"sku":"pmn1789953393331","price":99.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-round-victorian-silverplate-tray-roberts-belk-sheffield_1.jpg?v=1789953399"},{"product_id":"miniature-brass-tilt-top-chess-table-candle-reflectors","title":"Miniature Brass Tilt-Top Chess Table Candle Reflectors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eminiature brass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"18\"\u003etilt-top table with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"40\"\u003efunctioning tilt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"57\"\u003emechanism and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"74\"\u003einlaid chess and draughts board \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"106\"\u003esurface. The form \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"124\"\u003edirectly references the full-size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"158\"\u003etripod tea tables fashionable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"191\"\u003eEnglish drawing rooms from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"222\"\u003emid-18th century onward, reduced here \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"260\"\u003eto cabinet scale with the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"291\"\u003ebaluster-turned pedestal, three \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"323\"\u003escroll legs, and pad feet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"350\"\u003eThe inlaid checkered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"371\"\u003eboard with red diamond \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"394\"\u003ecorner accents suggests \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"418\"\u003ethese were made as parlor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"444\"\u003ecuriosities or display pieces for game \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"483\"\u003eenthusiasts rather than purely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"514\"\u003edecorative miniatures. The tilt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"546\"\u003emechanism works as it would on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"579\"\u003efull-size piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Type | Miniature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"20\"\u003etilt-top table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Material | Cast and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"23\"\u003eturned brass with inlaid chess and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"58\"\u003edraughts board surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Inlay | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"11\"\u003eBlack and cream checkered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"37\"\u003esquares with red diamond corner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"69\"\u003eaccents, recessed into the brass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"102\"\u003etop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Mechanism | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"15\"\u003eFunctioning tilt-top pivot; top \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"47\"\u003etilts to vertical position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"4\"\u003erigin | England, likely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"28\"\u003eBirmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"21\"\u003e20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Size | 4 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"15\"\u003ediameter top; 7.25 in H (top \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"44\"\u003evertical) \/ 6.25 in H (top \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"71\"\u003ehorizontal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Base | Tripod with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"22\"\u003escroll legs and pad feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[d]Marks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"9\"\u003e| None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eGood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"5\"\u003eantique condition with honest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"35\"\u003eage-appropriate wear. The brass has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"71\"\u003edeveloped a warm patina overall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"103\"\u003ewith areas of verdigris at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"130\"\u003ethe joint between the column \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"159\"\u003eand the tripod base and at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"186\"\u003ethe pad feet, consistent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"211\"\u003ewith age and handling. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"238\"\u003etilt mechanism is present and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"268\"\u003efunctional. The inlaid chess and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"301\"\u003edraughts board surface is intact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"334\"\u003ewith no missing squares; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"359\"\u003ethe black inlay shows some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"386\"\u003eoxidation and the red diamond \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"416\"\u003eaccents retain good color. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"447\"\u003etop surface shows light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"471\"\u003escratching consistent with age. No \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"506\"\u003erepairs or losses noted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"531\"\u003eStructurally sound throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512892117305,"sku":"wny1789953401224","price":105.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/miniature-brass-tilt-top-chess-table-candle-reflectors_1.jpg?v=1789953406"},{"product_id":"antique-english-horn-snuff-box-with-bone-inlay","title":"Antique English Horn Snuff Box with Bone Inlay","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA small English horn snuff box with a bold geometric lid inlay of bone and pressed horn panels arranged in a diamond pattern. The body is worked horn throughout, deep blue-black with the characteristic grain and translucency of the material. The lid inlay alternates cream bone triangles with amber-clouded horn panels, flush-set and well fitted, giving the piece a graphic quality that reads as confident and deliberate rather than decorative in the conventional sense. The hinge runs the full length of the back edge and functions well. Interior is unlined horn showing the natural golden-brown striations of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Snuff box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Worked horn body; lid inlaid with bone and pressed horn panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1800 to 1840, Regency to early Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Style | Geometric inlay, English vernacular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | .75 in H x 2.25 in W x 1 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Hinge | Full-length hinge, functioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Interior | Unlined horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe box is in good antique condition consistent with age and use. The horn body is intact with honest surface wear, light scratching across the sides and base, and some minor chipping to the horn at the corners and along the base edges, visible in the photos. The blue-black patination is deep and stable. The lid inlay is in good condition with no missing panels and no lifting at the edges. The bone elements retain their cream tone with expected age-related yellowing. The pressed horn panels are intact and show no cracking. The hinge is sound and the lid opens and closes cleanly. The interior shows natural horn with staining consistent with long use as a snuff box. No repairs observed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512892150073,"sku":"kcx1789953401310","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-horn-snuff-box-with-bone-inlay_1.jpg?v=1789953406"},{"product_id":"miniature-brass-tilt-top-table-candle-reflector","title":"Miniature Brass Tilt-Top Table Candle Reflector","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA miniature brass tilt-top table with a fully functioning tilt mechanism, reduced to cabinet scale from the full-size tripod tea tables that furnished English drawing rooms from the mid-18th century onward. The form is the thing here: a baluster-turned pedestal rising from three scroll legs with pad feet, topped by a plain circular brass surface that tilts and locks vertically just as a full-size piece would. Without a decorated surface to compete, the quality of the turning and the warm brass patina carry the whole piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Miniature tilt-top table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Cast and turned brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Top | Plain circular brass, undecorated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Mechanism | Functioning tilt-top pivot; top tilts to vertical position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England, likely Birmingham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 3 in diameter top; 5 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Base | Tripod with scroll legs and pad feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Marks | None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGood antique condition with honest age-appropriate wear. The brass has developed a warm patina overall. The underside of the top shows heavier oxidation with mineral deposits consistent with age and long storage, not visible when the table is displayed normally. The tilt mechanism is present and functional. The top surface shows light scratching consistent with age. No repairs or losses noted. Structurally sound throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512892707129,"sku":"sxu1789953404053","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/miniature-brass-tilt-top-table-candle-reflector_1.jpg?v=1789953409"},{"product_id":"antique-brass-miniature-longcase-clock-novelty-english","title":"Antique Brass Miniature Longcase Clock Novelty, English","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"[content-visibility:auto] [contain-intrinsic-size:auto_400px] px-2 -mx-2 pb-8 -mb-8 print:[content-visibility:visible]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Message actions\" role=\"group\" class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 pointer-coarse:opacity-100 transition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 progressive-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"1\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eMiniature brass longcase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"26\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eclock novelty or paperweight, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"41\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eEnglish, early 20th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"61\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecentury. The form is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"82\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eprecise enough to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"100\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebe satisfying: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"115\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eswan-neck pediment, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"135\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003earched hood, Roman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"154\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003enumeral dial with hands, trunk door \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"190\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ewith diamond lozenge engraving, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"228\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eshaped plinth base with a fleur-de-lis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"267\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecartouche. It stands on a folding easel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"307\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eback and sits comfortably on a desk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"343\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eor shelf. The seller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"364\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edated it to circa 1920, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"388\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003econsistent with the Birmingham \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"419\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebrassware novelty trade that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"448\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eproduced this type of piece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"476\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003efrom the 1890s onward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Type | Miniature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"20\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003elongcase clock novelty or paperweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Mater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"8\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eial | Brass, stamped and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"33\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Age | Early 20th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"20\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecentury, circa 1920 per seller; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"52\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003econsistent with Birmingham \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"79\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebrassware production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Style | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"11\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eEnglish novelty brassware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Size | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"10\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e5.75 in H x 1.25 in W x .75 in D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Stand | Folding brass easel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"31\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eback, intact and functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eGood condition for age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"24\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThe brass carries an honest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"52\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003epatina with overall tarnish and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"84\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003elight surface scratches on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"111\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ethe trunk, consistent with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"140\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecentury of handling. The folding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"173\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eeasel stand is intact and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"199\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003efunctional. The hinge pivot is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"230\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003epresent and holds the stand in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"261\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eposition. No visible bends, losses, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"300\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003estructural damage. The dial detail and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"339\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eengraving on the trunk and plinth are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"377\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecrisp and well-preserved.\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512893493561,"sku":"xxw1789953416421","price":64.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-brass-miniature-longcase-clock-novelty-english_1.jpg?v=1789953421"},{"product_id":"antique-pressed-horn-snuff-box-england-circa-1850","title":"Antique Pressed Horn Snuff Box, England, Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAntique pressed horn pocket snuff box, lacquered black with natural amber horn visible through the finish, the classic rectangular form with rounded corners and a full-width hinge. Both the lid and body are each pressed from a single piece of horn, which is the detail that distinguishes quality pressed horn work from cheaper composite or papier-mâché examples of the same period. No lining, no decoration beyond the material itself. English, circa 1840-1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Snuff box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Pressed horn, lacquered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Finish | Black lacquer with natural amber horn showing through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1840 to 1870\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Hinge | Full-width base metal strip hinge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Interior | Unlined pressed horn, matching exterior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 1 in H x 2.75 in W x 1.25 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGood antique condition with honest age-related wear throughout. The lacquered surface shows light surface scratching across the base and sides, consistent with long pocket use. The natural amber horn is visible through the black lacquer finish on the lid and upper surfaces where the finish has worn or thinned, which is characteristic of this material and period. There is a small chip at the back left corner of the body and a hairline crack in the material nearby, both minor. The hinge is functional and the lid opens and closes as intended, though the hinge is slightly more exposed at the back than original alignment would suggest, indicating a small shift in fit over time. The box is structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512893526329,"sku":"zzp1789953419697","price":81.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-pressed-horn-snuff-box-england-circa-1850_1.jpg?v=1789953424"},{"product_id":"antique-english-horn-tumbler-ca-1890","title":"Antique English Horn Tumbler, Ca. 1890","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA plain turned horn tumbler, English, with the mottled amber-to-dark coloration that marks natural bovine horn at its most striking. These cups were made throughout Britain from the medieval period well into the late Victorian era, heated and formed from a single section of horn, polished smooth, and pressed flat at the base to stand upright. This example has the satisfying heft and warmth of genuine horn in hand, with organic color variation running from near-black at the rim through rich amber at the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Turned horn tumbler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Natural bovine horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa late 19th century, ca. 1880 to 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 3.5 in H x 2.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe cup is in honest antique condition appropriate to its age. The horn is intact with no cracks or splits. The exterior surface shows mineral deposits and light surface debris consistent with long storage, which will clean. The base has warped slightly out of round over time, a natural consequence of unlined horn responding to humidity and temperature across many decades. The cup stands on its own but does not sit perfectly flat. The interior is sound with the same characteristic mottled coloration as the exterior. Overall a solid, characterful example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512894116153,"sku":"rus1789953431432","price":42.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-horn-tumbler-ca-1890_1.jpg?v=1789953436"},{"product_id":"antique-english-horn-cup-silver-rim-and-irish-harp-shield-london-1880","title":"Antique English Horn Cup, Silver Rim and Irish Harp Shield, London 1880","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVictorian Horn Beaker, Sterling Silver Rim and Applied Irish Harp Shield, London 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA natural cow horn beaker with a sterling silver rim mount and applied silver shield bearing the Irish harp, hallmarked London 1880 with maker's mark WN, possibly William Naylor. Horn beakers like this one were a British specialty from the 17th century onward, produced for use at sporting events, outdoor gatherings, and as personal travel cups. By the 1880s they were also made as presentation pieces and gentlemen's accessories. The applied harp on the shield is the national emblem of Ireland, widely used in Victorian Britain on regimental insignia, club trophies, and personal pieces for Irish families and associations. The horn body shows the characteristic mottled amber and dark tonal variation of polished bovine horn, and the silver rim is fitted with a triple-reeded collar that is typical of quality London smallwork of this decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Horn beaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Natural polished bovine horn with sterling silver rim mount and applied shield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Hallmarks | London 1880, maker's mark WN (possibly William Naylor, registered London 1876), lion passant, date letter E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Applied Ornament | Silver shield with applied Irish harp in relief, no inscription or presentation engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Base | Plastic disk (replacement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England, London (silver mounts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | 1880, Victorian period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 6 in H x 3.25 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe horn body has a vertical crack running several inches along the lower portion of the wall, visible clearly in photographs and apparent when the beaker is held. This is a substantive structural flaw. Horn naturally dries and splits over time, and this piece shows that process at an advanced stage. The crack does not go fully through the wall and the beaker currently holds its shape, but it is present and should be considered by any buyer. The upper portion of the horn body and the rim area are intact. The silver rim is in good condition with no significant dents or losses. The triple-reeded collar is crisp. The applied harp shield is secure and well-defined. The base disk is a replacement in plastic rather than the original glass or horn material. There is surface darkening and tonal variation across the horn body consistent with age and use. Overall condition is impaired by the crack; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512895394105,"sku":"uqw1789953436174","price":120.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-horn-cup-silver-rim-and-irish-harp-shield-london-1880_1.jpg?v=1789953441"},{"product_id":"neoclassical-alabaster-and-gilt-brass-decorative-urn","title":"Neoclassical Alabaster and Gilt Brass Decorative Urn","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA covered decorative urn in warm honey-toned alabaster with gilt brass mounts throughout, made in the Neoclassical taste, likely in the 20th century and most probably French or Italian in origin. The form follows the Louis XVI urn tradition that ran continuously through the Napoleon III period and into the 20th century: a tapering ovoid body with small cast scroll-ear handles, a knurled gilt brass collar at the lid, a cast pinecone finial, and a stepped square plinth raised on four ball feet. The plinth carries an applied cast gilt brass ornament showing a bow, quiver, and laurel leaves, a motif drawn directly from 18th-century French Neoclassical decorative vocabulary and revived repeatedly through the 19th and early 20th centuries. A property label on the underside reads \"The Cottage,\" indicating the piece passed through an English household at some point before acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Decorative urn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Alabaster with gilt brass mounts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Age | 20th century, Neoclassical revival style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI Neoclassical revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 11 in H x 4.5 in W x 3 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Finial | Cast gilt brass pinecone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Handles | Cast gilt brass scroll ears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Plinth | Stepped square alabaster plinth on four gilt brass ball feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Plinth Ornament | Applied cast gilt brass bow, quiver, and laurel motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Lid | Fixed, not removable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Provenance | \"The Cottage\" ownership label on underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGood antique condition overall. The alabaster body is intact with no chips, cracks, or losses. The gilt brass mounts, collar, handles, ball feet, and plinth ornament are all present and secure. The gilding shows honest age and some wear consistent with use and years of handling, without significant losses or bare patches. The lid is fixed and stable. The underside retains a prior ownership label reading \"Koe Cottage.\" No repairs or restorations noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512895459641,"sku":"zcy1789953441756","price":164.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/neoclassical-alabaster-and-gilt-brass-decorative-urn_1.jpg?v=1789953447"},{"product_id":"antique-carved-oak-display-riser","title":"Antique Carved Oak Display Riser","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA low oak riser carries a band of hand-carved acanthus scrollwork along its front edge, the kind of Continental carving vocabulary that shows up again and again on Renaissance Revival case pieces. Raised on two feet, it was made to lift something else into view, a bowl, a small bust, a planted urn, rather than to be the object itself. The decoration is saved entirely for the front, with the sides and back left plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 14.5 in. W x 3 in. H x 8.75 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Old finish throughout, consistent color in the carved recesses and on the flat top, with no visible sign of recent stripping or refinishing. Not confirmed as the original finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | 19th Century \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Continental European, likely French, Belgian, or Dutch. Country not yet confirmed, see note below\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Renaissance Revival, Louis XIII Revival carving vocabulary. This carving style was produced across a long window, roughly 1880 to 1930, and does not by itself fix a date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | display plinth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | Not identifiable, no mark present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | None found\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Hand-carved acanthus and scroll relief to the front edge, plainer molded edges to the sides and back, set on two feet whose material and attachment have not yet been confirmed in hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis riser is in good, presentable condition. The top surface carries two water ring stains, visible as darker circular marks, left by something that once sat on it. The carved front edge and moldings show only light, age-appropriate wear at the raised high points, with the carving elsewhere crisp and undamaged in the photographs. Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#32\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512898638137,"sku":"wge1789953460186","price":176.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-carved-oak-display-riser_1.jpg?v=1789953466"},{"product_id":"vintage-cavalier-silver-plate-oval-gallery-tray-england","title":"Vintage Cavalier Silver Plate Oval Gallery Tray, England","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn oval silverplate gallery tray by Cavalier of England, with a pierced arcade gallery, two shell-capped scroll handles, and a well engraved with flowing floral scrollwork. The gallery is the reason to look twice, a row of slim Gothic arches cut clean through the metal that reads almost like tracery when the light passes behind it. It sits on four ball feet and is generous in scale, big enough to stage a full drinks setup or a floral centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 21.75 in W x 14 in D x 1.75 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Machine-buffed, with plate loss to gallery, well, and underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Silverplate on base metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Mid-20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1960 to 1975\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Edwardian revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | galleried salver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | Cavalier, Birmingham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Mark | SILVER PLATED, CAVALIER, MADE IN ENGLAND, stamped to underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Decoration | Engraved floral and scroll well, pierced arcade gallery, gadrooned rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Handles | Twin scroll handles with shell caps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Feet | Four ball feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tray is structurally sound and sits flat and steady on all four feet. The form is intact with no dents, no bends, and no damage to the pierced gallery. The plating shows honest wear from use. There is visible plate loss with copper and base metal showing through in several areas: along the gallery arches, in patches across the engraved well, and more heavily across the underside, where the surface is worn and mottled. The top surface carries scattered scratches, spotting, and areas of dark tarnish and discoloration, most noticeable around the rim and the shell handle mounts. The engraved decoration in the well remains crisp and fully legible. This is a piece that shows its age on the surface while remaining sound and fully usable, and the wear reads as character on a tray meant to be handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#17\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512898900281,"sku":"hwt1789953461902","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/vintage-cavalier-silver-plate-oval-gallery-tray-england_1.jpg?v=1789953466"},{"product_id":"antique-english-ebony-trinket-box","title":"Antique English Ebony Trinket Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA lathe-turned ebony dressing table pot, solid Gaboon ebony throughout, with a screw-on lid and baluster body on a stepped base. The form is compact and purposeful: these pots held powder, hairpins, or cotton wool on an Edwardian or inter-war dressing table, and the tight screw closure kept the contents secure. Gaboon ebony, sourced from West Africa, was the material of choice for English toilet ware of this period because of its density, its capacity for a high natural polish, and its deep, even black color. The base is stamped EBONY, consistent with English dressing table accessories of the 1900 to 1935 window. The piece is small, solid, and has the satisfying weight of genuine hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Dressing table pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Solid Gaboon ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Closure | Screw-on lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Stamp | EBONY stamped to base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1910 to 1930, Edwardian to inter-war period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 3 in H x 3 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGood condition overall. The exterior retains strong polish with good depth of color. The screw thread is intact and the lid seats firmly. The top of the lid shows fine surface scratches across the flat face, visible in raking light but not deep. The exterior body is clean with no chips, cracks, or losses. The interior is unfinished ebony, consistent with type, with minor dusty residue but no damage to the wood. The base shows light surface scratching and some white residue around the stamp area, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512899096889,"sku":"cqd1789953464592","price":42.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-english-ebony-trinket-box_1.jpg?v=1789953469"},{"product_id":"vintage-cut-glass-bud-vase-with-gilt-brass-rim","title":"Vintage Cut Glass Bud Vase with Gilt Brass Rim","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCut crystal bud vase with a fitted gilt brass rim, footed and cut in alternating bands of diamond hobnail and long vertical flutes. The brass collar is a nice touch that lifts it above ordinary pressed glass, giving the mouth a clean gold line that catches the light. It holds a single stem or a few short flowers, and works just as well empty as a small bright object on a shelf or vanity. The cutting is crisp and the glass has real weight in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 8 in H x 3.25 in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Original polished glass; gilt brass rim reattached\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Cut glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | 20th century; no date evidence present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Cut glass with diamond and flute banding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | bud vase, posy vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Gilt brass rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Wheel-cut and polished glass, footed form with a fitted metal collar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe vase is in good decorative condition with two issues to note plainly. First, the gilt brass rim at the mouth has been detached and glued back on; the repair is holding and the rim sits level, but it is a repair and not original attachment. Second, the foot shows damage: there is a crack visible across the underside of the base and a small chip or flake at the foot edge. Read the photos of the base closely before purchase. The glass body itself is clean and bright with crisp cutting and no cloudiness. The gilt on the brass rim is even with light wear. This is sold as a decorative piece; the foot condition should be considered if you intend to fill it with water and flowers regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#84\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512900899129,"sku":"uie1789953473435","price":108.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/vintage-cut-glass-bud-vase-with-gilt-brass-rim_1.jpg?v=1789953478"},{"product_id":"vintage-pewter-trinket-dish-with-reeded-rim","title":"Vintage Pewter Trinket Dish with Reeded Rim","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_yu34g_39\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epewter trinket dish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith a fine reeded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erim and a stepped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell, the kind of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplain, honest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetalware that gets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused every day and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enever asks for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattention. It holds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erings, cufflinks, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoins, or paper clips \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon a desk or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enightstand, and works \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejust as well as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoaster under a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglass. Sold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindividually, so you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan take one or build \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyour own set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ensions | 4 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediameter x 0.5 in H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Surface | Original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esurface, hand-cleaned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Primary Material \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| Pewter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Period | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eate | Circa 1950 to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Origin | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinental Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Also Known As | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epin dish, vide-poche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribution | No \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehallmarks or maker's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarks present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Cons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etruction | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachine-spun, reeded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erim with concentric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estepped well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[condition]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight scuffing and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escattered fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escratches from use, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand a soft, even \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatina consistent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith age, most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evisible in the well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome darkening in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecesses where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etarnish has settled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo dents, no splits, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno losses. The reeded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erim is crisp. There \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare no hallmarks or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaker's marks. Sold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas a decorative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epiece. Please review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclosely, as they form \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart of this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edescription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#83\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512901587257,"sku":"mtv1789953475005","price":11.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/vintage-pewter-trinket-dish-with-reeded-rim_1.jpg?v=1789953479"},{"product_id":"set-of-3-parrot-prints-after-john-gould","title":"Set of 3 - Parrot Prints after John Gould","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree parrots after John Gould, the great 19th century ornithological publisher, printed in rich color and set behind glass in dark wood frames. The plates reproduce three of Gould's most recognizable parrot studies: the yellow-and-blue Yellow Rosella, a pair of the vivid red-and-green Paradise Parrot, and the long-tailed Derbyan Parakeet in green and lavender. Each carries the original engraved captions and the Gould credit lines from the plates they were taken from. Sold as a set of three, they hang as a natural trio, the kind of layered old-world birds that anchor a library wall or a gallery arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Artist | After John Gould (British, 1804 to 1881)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Medium | Color reproduction prints, framed behind glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Subject | Australian and Asian parrots; Yellow Rosella, Paradise Parrot, Derbyan Parakeet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Plates | Platycercus flaveolus, Psephotus pulcherrimus, Palaeornis derbianus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | After English originals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Sheet Size | 7.75 in. W x 10 in. H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Format | Set of three\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Frame | Dark stained wood, three related but not matching profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Natural history, ornithological\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe prints are clean and bright with strong color. Each shows printed toning and edge staining as part of the image, giving an aged look. The frames are older dark wood in three related profiles, not a matched set, with wear, small chips, and rubbing to the edges and corners consistent with age and reuse. One frame has a small loss to the top edge. Glass is intact on all three. Sold as a set of three. All observations are from the pieces in hand and in photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE IS FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512903323961,"sku":"eut1789953485689","price":187.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/set-of-3---parrot-prints-after-john-gould_1.jpg?v=1789953490"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-pressed-crystal-bud-vase-with-gilt-brass-foot","title":"Vintage French Pressed Crystal Bud Vase with Gilt Brass Foot","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA slim faceted glass vase raised on a gilt brass foot, the sort of piece that reads as far more expensive than it is. The whole body is worked in a tight allover diamond point pattern that catches light from every angle, and the rim finishes in a sawtooth crown of points. The brass foot ring is set with small cast shells at intervals. It holds a single stem or a few, and earns its place on a mantel or shelf whether or not there are flowers in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 10.25 in H x 4.25 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Original glass and gilt finish, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Pressed lead crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Mid-20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Neoclassical taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | bud vase, stem vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Mount | Gilt brass foot ring with cast shell ornament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Mold-formed with allover diamond point pattern and sawtooth rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Gilt brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe vase is in good vintage condition and displays well. The glass is bright and clear with strong light return through the diamond point pattern. The sawtooth rim is intact around its full circumference with no chips or losses that I can find. The body shows the light surface scratching and a little interior cloudiness normal for a vintage vase that has held water and been handled. There is a small amount of dark speckling visible against the glass in a couple of the photos, which is minor and does not read at display distance. The gilt brass foot ring is secure to the glass and sits flat. The gilt on the brass shows light rubbing and wear consistent with age, with some softening of the finish along the high points. The cast shell ornaments are all present. The star cut underside of the foot is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAttribution note: this is assessed from photographs and construction. The glass carries a mold seam through the base and the facets are mold formed rather than wheel cut, which places it as pressed rather than hand cut. It has a light ring and some weight, consistent with lead content, so it is described as pressed lead crystal. There is no maker's mark. Origin is given as France on the character of the mount and pattern; it is not confirmed by a mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#79\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512903389497,"sku":"wmj1789953488824","price":102.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/vintage-french-pressed-crystal-bud-vase-with-gilt-brass-foot_1.jpg?v=1789953494"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-plate-gallery-tray-oval-serving-tray","title":"Antique Silver Plate Gallery Tray, Oval Serving Tray","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe oval form is drawn in with a serpentine edge and lifted on four little bun feet, and the pierced gallery carries an applied border of flower swags and ribbons in the Neoclassical taste. The silver has worn back over the years to show warm copper through the surface and around the pierced rim, the kind of surface that looks right at home in a room styled for age rather than polish. Two open handles make it easy to carry and easy to stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 18.25 in W x 12.5 in D x 2.25 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Worn silverplate with copper showing through across the well, rim, gallery, and feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Silverplate over copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1890 to 1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Continental Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Neoclassical revival, Adam taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | galleried salver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | No mark present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Electroplate on a copper base, pierced and applied gallery, seamed bun feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Handles | Two pierced open carrying handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis tray shows heavy, honest wear to the plate and should be read as a decorative piece with a worn surface, not a bright polished one. The central well has extensive plate loss, with the silver worn thin to a soft gray over much of the surface and copper showing through in broad patches, most visibly across the center and toward one end. The pierced gallery shows copper coming through along most of the high points of the swag border and along the reeded top rim. All four bun feet show copper through the silver at the contact points. The applied swag decoration is intact all the way around with no losses to the castings and no breaks in the piercing. Both handles are secure. The tray sits flat and stable and is structurally sound throughout, with no splits, no dents of note, and no repairs I can find. The wear is cosmetic and consistent with long household use. If you want a mirror-bright tray this is not that piece; if you want the warm, coppery, lived-in look, the surface is the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#19\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512906043705,"sku":"adq1789953499856","price":157.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/antique-silver-plate-gallery-tray-oval-serving-tray_1.jpg?v=1789953505"},{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-silver-plate-fighting-roosters","title":"Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Roosters","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA pair of silver plated fighting cocks caught mid-clash, wings thrown wide and heads lowered for the strike. Figures like these were made as facing pairs to dress a sideboard or a study, and the whole appeal is the drama of the pose. Both are worked with dense feather detail from comb to tail. Neither bird stands on its own, so they are meant to display on a shelf or in a cabinet where they can lean into the fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | Taller bird 8 in. H x 6.5 in. W x 5.75 in. D. Smaller bird 6.75 in. H x 5.5 in. W x 8.25 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Original silverplate, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Silverplate over base metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Continental European, likely Italian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Continental figural silverplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | fighting cockerels, gamecocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | Unmarked, no maker identifiable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | None found on either bird at the feet, body, or tail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Hollow cast in multiple sections and assembled, with open joins visible where the cast pieces meet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth birds are structurally sound and complete, and sold as a pair. The surface shows light overall wear consistent with age and handling. There are open gaps in the metal at the wing roots and body joins, most visible on the taller bird. These are original to how the pieces were made, where the separately cast sections meet rather than damage, and no section is loose or detached. Neither bird stands upright on its own because the flared wings carry the weight forward, so they display best on a shelf or in a cabinet. No repairs, no replaced parts, and no losses noted. Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of this descriptio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#159\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512906109241,"sku":"mhg1789953501383","price":152.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/pair-of-vintage-silver-plate-fighting-roosters_1.jpg?v=1789953506"},{"product_id":"french-ironstone-soap-dish-hunting-dog-transfer","title":"French Ironstone Soap Dish, Hunting Dog Transfer","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI love when a plain washstand piece carries decoration you would expect on something far more formal. This is a French ironstone soap dish, the open kind with raised bars across the base that lift the soap up out of the water so it drains and dries. The draw is the picture. A green transfer of a hunting dog working through tall reeds wraps the front, the kind of gun dog scene you find on sporting china, here on a small everyday object. The molded scalloped rim and soft overall crazing give it real age and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 2.75 in H x 6.75 in W x 5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Original glaze with overall crazing, not cleaned or restored\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Ironstone, glazed earthenware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Undetermined, no maker or date mark present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | French transferware, hunting scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | porte-savon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Subject | Hunting dog in reeds, sporting scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Technique | Green transfer print on molded body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Form | Open oval footed soap dish with three raised drainer bars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | Small hand-painted blue cross to the interior base, no maker's mark located\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe piece is in good antique condition with honest wear. The glaze shows overall fine crazing across the whole body, inside and out, which is normal aging for this type and not damage. There is light brown staining and a few small surface flecks to the interior well, consistent with long use as a soap dish. The green transfer on the front is clear and well defined. The floral transfer on the reverse is present and slightly softer. The molded scalloped rim is intact with no chips or cracks found in hand. The three raised drainer bars are all intact. A small hand-painted blue cross sits in the interior base, most likely a workshop or decorator's tally mark rather than a maker's mark. No maker's mark, pattern name, or country mark was located on the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#181\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512906600761,"sku":"bcc1789953503632","price":77.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/french-ironstone-soap-dish-hunting-dog-transfer_1.jpg?v=1789953509"}],"url":"https:\/\/petfirstaidkit.shop\/collections\/decorative-objects.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}