Celadon Double Fish Plate Ming Dynasty
From my personal collection is this very exquisite plate. Celadon Double Fish It is estimated to be from the Ming Dynasty or earlier. Celadon Double Fish Plate The plate is quite large,…read more
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Large Chinese Blue and White Bowl/Plate
I have this large Chinese blue and white bowl or plate. It belongs to my Dad who bought it from someone he knew back then, like 20 years ago, in Palembang, Indonesia.…read more
Exeter silver spoon year 1845
Silver spoon Exeter hallmark This is a lovely spoon with Exeter hallmark. I am so excited to find this spoon in an antique fair in Sarratt. It has a hallmark that I…read more
Silver Pouncer Pot or Sander
Silver pouncer pot Here is silver pouncer pot or sander. The pouncer pot function is to sprinkle powder which are useful for 1) making the paper smoother for ink writing and 2)…read more
Holy Water Font Italian Pewter (Peltro)
Italian Holy Water Font These are two very lovely Italian holy water font. The material is pewter and they are from the late 18th century. Italian peltro (pewter) holy water font My…read more
Holy Bible year 1875
Here is a wonderful Victorian Holy Bible. Victorian Holy Bible It is from year 1875. It has written information that it had been presented as a gift from the Diocese of Ely.…read more
Map of Bali circa 1619 by Le Maire
Beautiful and rare map of Bali circa year 1619. Map of Bali The map is probably by Jacob Le Maire, a Dutch mariner. Jacob Le Maire Map circa 1619 Together with Willem…read more
Changsha Jarlet Tang Dynasty
This is a very lovely Chinese jarlet from the period of the Tang Dynasty. Chinese jarlet This jarlet was made at circa AD 850-900 ; thus it is a very old one!…read more
Chinese Double Gourd Vase
This is a very charming Chinese double gourd vase circa 10th century. Chinese Double Gourd I believe it is found in a river near Palembang in South Sumatera, Indonesia. Or this object…read more
Calcutta Silver Milk Jug
This is an antique Indian silver circa 1900. India silver circa 1900 It is made in Calcutta, India. Calcutta silver It is from the British Raj colonial period. British Raj colonial silver…read more
India Silver Teapot from Lucknow
This is an example of a stunning India silver teapot. It is from Lucknow, India. Lucknow silver teapot It is made during the British Raj period circa 1920. British Raj silver teapot…read more
The Prize 1908
This is an antique children book “The Prize”, first edition, year 1908. The Prize 1908 The cover is original and it still has the original gilded colour. The contents I believe are…read more
India Antique Textile from Rajasthan
Following my recent trip to India, I bought this small fabric when I was in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Antique textile from Rajasthan The seller said this embroidery was made around 120 years ago.…read more
Song Dynasty Ewer
This is a beautiful Song Dynasty ewer. It is currently on sale on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Chinese-Ewer-Song-Dynasty-Original-Antique-Pottery-/223420143126 Song dynasty ewer On the body of the ewer, there are perfect embossed lotus flowers. They are…read more
Ramillete de Flores Divinas
This is an antique prayer book that I bought from a shop at the top floor of Encants Barcelona. Antique prayer book It has a beautiful mother of pearl cover. It is…read more
Nuevo Ramillete de Oro – Undecima Edicion
This is an antique devotional book that I bought at Encants Barcelona flea market. Antique devotional book that comes with original box What I love the most is the cover, which the…read more
Small antique pendants / brooch
These are three recent acquisitions from the flea market in Barcelona (Spain). I got them from Fira de Nautumismo which was held every Sunday morning at Placa Reial in the Gothic quarter.…read more
Chinese Small Ewer (possibly) Song Dynasty
UPDATE: I have decided to put this fantastic ewer on sale on ebay, click here or open this link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223349339186 It is for sale at a reasonable price! It would be a great…read more
Chinese Water Pipe from Bone
This is an antique water pipe that I acquire from an antique shop in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is made from bone. Not sure which bone that is. It has Chinese writings on…read more
La Ville de Palimbang dans l’Ile de Sumatra
This is my latest collection of antique map. The title of the map is La Ville de Palimbang dans l'Ile de Sumatra. It is made by the Dutch cartographer Pieter Vander Aa.…read more
Vue et Description de Surate et de Batavia
This is an 18th century antique map by Henri Abraham Chatelain. The title of the map is Vue et Description de Surate et de Batavia. The map illustrates beautifully the town of Surat…read more
Antique Swagger Stick Royal Rifle Brigade
This is a piece of antique that I bought from The Hertfordshire Militaria and Medal Fair. See here for more information about the Fair. It is an antique swagger stick with silver…read more
Victorian mourning brooch
This is my latest antique collection which I found when I was visiting Hexham. This is a small antique gold brooch. I found it when going antiquing at the Ashbourne House Antiques in…read more
Early Victorian Silver Pot Holder
This is a very beautiful early Victorian silver pot holder. This is my gift for my husband birthday. It is a very ornate pot holder. It has a full London silver hallmark…read more
Vintage Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
This is a lovely vintage sapphire and diamonds yellow gold ring. There are 8 diamonds with single cut each. According to the seller the total diamond carat is 0.1. Diamond clarity is…read more
A Pair of Antique Cherubs Wood Carving
This is one of the most beautiful antiques I have collected. It is a pair of hand painted wood carved cherubs. I bought it from Antiquitäten Kottmeier, an antique shop in Trier-Germany.…read more
A Lucchesi Faro Madonna and Cherubs Holy Water Font
This is an impressive holy water font of Madonna and Cherubs. It is signed by 'A. Lucchesi Faro'. I bought it from an antique shop in Mainz, Germany. After doing some research,…read more
Vintage sapphire diamond white gold ring
This is a lovely vintage white gold sapphire and diamond ring. Lovely design ring with a total weight approximately 3 grams. It has a London hallmark year 1970. The set hallmark are:…read more
Antique silver powder compact
Hi guys, if you want to know what was the first antique item I collected? Here it is! Finally I post the item here. It is a silver powder compact which I…read more
Vulcain Remontoir Cylindre Ladies Pocket Watch
I have now the pleasure to introduce you to a lovely enamel pocket watch. The dial has 'Vulcain' brand on it. And the dial is lovely enamelled with breguet numerals. It has blue…read more
Antique Bell with Evangelist Names
Here it is an antique bell with Evangelist names. I bought it from Mainzer Antikladen, an antique shop in Mainz Germany. The seller told me that the bell is dated around 1930s.…read more
Donald et Hortense antique book
This is my first antique book and I am so excited. I got it from an antique bookshop in Mainz, Germany. Well, it is probably a vintage book rather than an antique…read more
Vintage Silver Chain Bracelet for Everyday Wear
I am thinking to wear a bracelet and the thought of silver bracelet just comes on my mind. I am thinking to wear it for everyday use including sleeping, washing, showering, etc.…read more
Edwardian Gold Vesta Case
Superb early Edwardian 9ct gold vesta case! It has an embossed golfer in the front side. The size is a size of a small vesta. So it is not too big. Here…read more
Early Australian Gold Pendant
When travelling to Australia this summer, I am very pleased to visit an antique shop in Queensland. I said to the shopkeeper that I wanted an early piece of antique jewellery, something…read more
Vintage Cameo by Ward Brothers
This is a large vintage cameo circa 1960s. It is made by Ward Brothers. There is WB marker marks. The marks I think are read as "GOLD PLTD WB". The cameo is made from…read more
Birmingham Silver Jug circa 1915
This is an antique silver jug circa 1915. I found it when I went to Peterborough Festival of Antiques last week. It was a huge antiques festival with large outdoor stalls and…read more
Edinburgh Silver Spoon circa 1808
This is a Georgian silver spoon circa 1808. I found it in one of the antique/vintage shops in Edinburgh. It has a Edinburgh silver hallmark for 1808. With Edinburgh Castle, a thistle,…read more
Union Glocke German Pocket Watch
A full hunter German pocket watch is here now! It is a Union Glocke Dürrstein Pocket Watch. This is a 14 carat case full hunter style. The diameter of the watch is…read more
9ct Tissot Ladies Vintage Watch
This is my second collection of vintage wristwatch after Longines. This time is for a Tissot! Here is the length of the watch: The weight of the watch is about 21.50 grams…read more
Antique Persian Pencil Case
I have found this Antique Persian pencil case from Portobello Antiques Market. As soon as I saw it, I love it! I really like the intricate colourful painting on it. I thought…read more
Record Pocket Watch 9ct Dennison
This is a 9ct Record pocket watch circa 1920s. The movement is made in Switzerland by Record Watch Company. It has 15 jewels mechanism. The diameter of the watch is approximately 44mm. I…read more
Austrian Antique Spoon c.1807
When visiting Vienna antiques market, the Naschmarkt, I saw this beautiful old spoon circa 1807. It is quite a heavy spoon, which I am sure the weight is more than 50 grams.…read more
Vintage Longines 9ct Wristwatch
A very pretty vintage Longines ladies watch bracelet circa 1965. The watch is in good condition, but I think it may need service - or maybe I have to learn how to…read more
Swiss small ladies pocket watch
This is my very first pocket watch and I am so excited! I get it from the Vienna Antiques Fair at the Ringstrassen-Galerien. It is a small watch with a diameter less than…read more
Georgian Garnet & Pearls Brooch
A very pretty Georgian brooch circa 1810-1830. This is my very first Georgian brooch and I am very excited! It is set with 10 garnets and 16 seed pearls. I think it has…read more
9ct Pendant/Brooch with Pearls
This is an antique 9ct gold pendant/brooch with pearls. The design is very exquisite - it is so pretty! I like that it comes with additional small chain. I also like the…read more
Czech Antique Silver Compact
These are beautiful duo antique silver compacts from Czech. The first one is the smaller one, with 835 hallmark. The look from the inside: The look at the back. They are stamped 835…read more
Antique 9ct Gold Cameo Lady with Flower
I really love the details of this cameo. The carving is so ornate and flawless. It depicts a lady with flower on her hair and her dress. It is a cameo on…read more
Edwardian Crescent Moon & Star Pin
From the Oxford Antiques Shop, this is an excellent quality of Edwardian 9ct pin with the shape of crescent moon and star.read more
Gold Seal Red Intaglio
I could not stop to like gold seal intaglio. Intaglio I think is an engraved gem. I like it because it is incredibly beautiful. The hand crafting usually is just so pretty and…read more
Hand Painted Filigree Brooch
I love this beautiful ornate brooch. It is hand painted and you can see the signature of the painter. I think it is an Italian brooch. I bought this lovely brooch at the Adams…read more
Guardian Lion/Foo Dog Brass
I was at the Admiral Vernon antiques market in Portobello. One of the stalls downstairs sells Asian/South East Asian antiques. I bought this unique piece of foo dog/guardian lion brass. At first…read more
Masonic Gold Seal Intaglio Blue
This is the piece that I bought at the Milan Naviglio Grande antique market. It is a gold pendant with masonic seal. It is meticulously finished by hand. The colour of the…read more
French Limoges Brooch in Silver
A beautiful brooch in a French and English combination. It has a French Limoges hand painted porcelain in an English sterling silver exterior. It is hallmarked Birmingham 1975.read more
Teapot Gold Pendant
This is a Victorian teapot gold pendant which is very cute and ornate. I think it also has a function as a seal. This is from the Bushey Yew Tree Antiques Fair.read more
French Chocolate Paper Box
Here is a delicate French chocolate paper box. Look at the gorgeous scene printed/painted on the box. It is, I think, a baptism scene of a famous baby (with famous mother). There is a word…read more
Dog Embossed Silver Cigarette Case
This is my first ever cigarette case collection! It is stunningly beautiful with dog embossed on it. It has a hallmark of Birmingham circa 1921 with W.N Ltd marker mark. I bought…read more
Heart Gold Locket Pendant
This is a lovely 9ct gold of heart locket pendant. It has a bird decoration and its grid lines are very pretty. It says '9CT BK & FT'. I bought it from a…read more
Antique Silver Holy Water Font
One of the loveliest pieces I bought from the Arezzo Antiques Fair. This is an antique silver Holy water font with Santa Theresa picture. Is the picture hand painted? I am not…read more
Italian Firenze Silver Sugar Cup
This is one of the two pieces that I bought from Arezzo Antiques Market. This Italian cup is made in Florence/Firenze. It bears the 800 hallmark for Italian argento with 376 FI…read more
Small Dressing Pot / Jar
This is a cute silver dressing pot or dressing jar. It has a Birmingham assay office hallmark with E.S.B marker (stands for Edward Souter Barnsley).read more
Candy bowl Mappin & Webb
A stunning silver candy bowl made circa 1919 by a large manufacturer Mappin & Webb. It has a Birmingham assay office hallmark with MN & WB markers. I bought this…read more
Compact and Lipstick Garrard & Co
This set is a true beauty! A silver enamel compact with flowery design made by Garrard & Co in Regent Street London. The hallmark is visible in the inside case. …read more
Italian cutlery set
A set of Italian silver cutlery consists of one spoon, fork and knife. It comes with a red box which read 'A. Sguilla Argenteria Gioielleria Perugia'. I hope the…read more
9ct heart locket
A lovely 9ct gold heart locket with a chain. It says '9CT B&F' at the reverse side of the locket. I bought it from one of my favourite stalls…read more
Portugese Pill Box
This is a Portugese silver (plated?) pill box with rooster enamel. It has a pretty design of two hearts and a coat of arm (?) on top, and flowery design…read more
Italian Silver sugar cup
This is a unique Italian sugar bowl with hallmark: 800 and PA on its bottom. It is made in Palermo, Italy. I cannot see clearly the marker number, but…read more
Marston and Bayliss silver vase
A stunning silver posy vase c.1901 made by Marston and Bayliss. It is beautifully crafted. I bought this from Croxley Antiques.read more
Silver vesta case c.1904
A pretty Edwardian silver vesta case circa 1904. I bought this vesta at one of my favourite stalls at the Rogers Antique Gallery. It has Birmingham silver hallmark with A.C. marker's mark.read more
Birmingham silver fork
A Victorian silver fork circa 1895 with marker's mark H.M. The Birmingham assay office hallmark is present. It has a very cute kind-of-fish design on the handle.read more
London silver tea strainer
A very pretty London silver tea strainer c.1892 with marker mark: G.A. It has a sad-looking nomad (or apostle?) figure on the handle side. It is beautifully gilded on the scoop-side.…read more
London silver glass pot
A very cute Victorian silver glass pot circa 1896 made in London by C.D. It is engraved with initials. The London town assay office hallmark is present. The top is gilded inside, very…read more
London silver dish c.1891
Beautiful (scallop or leaf shaped?) silver dish, hallmarked London c.1891, made by E.F and H.T. This is sold at one of my favourite stalls (own by a nice lady) at the Rogers…read more
9ct Pendant
Lovely gold pendant with picture of two persons (I hope it is originally belong to them). My guess that the picture is a husband and wife (or what do you think?). It says…read more
Fork c.1832
Silver fork c.1832 hallmark Sheffield with A.H marker mark. I bought this fork at the Dolphin Arcade in Portobello Antique Market.read more
Vesta Case curve shape
Silver vesta case hallmarked Birmingham with initials on the front. It has a curve shape design. I bought this vesta at a stall near the Earl of Lonsdale pub at the Portobello…read more
Candle holder c.1916
Candle holder c.1916 with Birmingham assay mark and W.D marker mark. I bought this at my favourite gallery: the Rogers Antique Gallery in Portobello market.read more
Italian Silver Pendant
This is an Italian silver pendant circa 1940s. It has a beautiful image of Maria and Baby Jesus. It has a hallmark that says 925 AL, in which I think it…read more
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