106 Results: New & Used in Antiques in Ballan 3342, VIC

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century Depression Glass moulded compote/fruit bowl, possibly made in Australia by Crown Crystal (Sydney) and most likely dating from the late-1920’s to 1930’s. The handsome and attractive Neo-Classical Revival design features a finely-gadrooned bowl and base, with a chunky knop waist and support. The rim has a rolling edge. The knop, support, upper and lower edge of the bowl and base are finished with a repeated gallery of stylised square starbust

Offered for sale is antique 20th early-Century cast-brass footed candle-holder, most likely French in origin and dating from 1900 to the 1920’s. Despite research the maker is currently unknown. The charming design is strongly inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, in the form of a well-detailed fruiting grape vine with central sconce and pierced grapevine-cane handle. The sconce features an upper repeating gallery of interlinked ovoid shields on a horizontal-bar ground, and a lower swelled band

Offered for sale is this charming antique/vintage 20th Century German silver cream/gravy/sauce/condiment ladle, most likely dating from the 1920’s to 1930’s. Inspired by the 1,000-year legend of the famous Hildesheim rose (grown at the local cathedral), this iconic design was created by Chris Widmann (of Pforzheim) in the 1920’s. Hallmarked with ‘835 SILVER’ and ‘GERMANY’ but no maker’s/factory mark. The elegant form features an ovoid dished bowl (with open mouth), attached to a long stem (sty

Offered for sale is this antique late-18th/early-19th Century Sri Lankan silver-inlaid-on-copper killotaya lime paste (chunam) box, estimated as dating from the 1780’s to 1850’s. The cultural development of killotaya’s derives from the south-east Asian culture of chewing betel nut and/or leaf. Within Sri Lanka it was believed that to avoid being poisoned by your enemies, having your own personal supply of chunam (used to cause a chemical reaction when chewing) was an effective solution – hence

Offered for sale is this antique 20th Century Australian sterling silver bon bon dish, made for William Drummond & Co by Stokes & Sons, dating from the 1900’s to 1910’s. Founded in 1872 and operating until 2003, Drummond’s operated at the centre (alongside Kozminsky’s) of catering for Victoria’s high-society jewellery and silver/plated tablewear needs – patrons included the famous, well-heeled and elite of Victorian, Edwardian and 19th/20th Century society. Established in 1893 by Thomas Stokes,

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century hardwood Holy Quran/Koran or Bhagwad Geeta holder, estimated as dating from the 1900’s to 1950’s and most likely made in India or Pakistan (Swat Valley region). The elegantly-simple design features two inter-hinged panels (possibly cut from the one piece of wood), each having castellated-point ends and arched feet with stepped notches. There is also a small amount of decorative carving (some linear, some geometric). In very good original c

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage early-20th Century Chinese cast-brass and hand-chased plate, most likely dating from the 1900’s to 1930’s. Cast from heavy brass, the unusual form mimics a classical Chinese pottery serving tray (normally most examples of this type are simply dished or flat). Encircling calligraphy symbols that infer good luck/health/fortune, two dragons are depicted chasing flaming pearls of wisdom amongst Buddhistic clouds. Framing them is an archaic Chinese rectangul

Offered for sale is this antique late-19th/early-20th Century Japanese Imari plate, made during the Meiji Period and most likely dating from 1885 to 1912. The maker/factory is unknown. The form is a raised scallop-shaped bowl on rimed base, decorated in classical Imari blue and red with gold gilding. The central boss features the ‘Three Friends of Winter’ – bamboo, plum and pine (together symbolising resilience, steadfastness and perseverance). Surrounding this are four individual panels with

Beautifully restored antique miners couch from the late 1800s, very original. Pictures describe this item better than words.

Offered for sale is this stunning antique 20th Century Chinese silver-plated cast metal hand mirror, most likely dating from the 1910’s to the 1920’s. Despite research the maker (hallmark ‘NT’ or ‘TN’) could not be identified, and this piece may have formed part of a larger vanity set. The impressive and eye-catching design features two Chinese dragons chasing each other over a crashing sea of Buddhistic-style waves. A great amount of detail has been rendered in high relief, creating a sense o

Offered for sale is this rare antique 20th Century Czechoslovakian porcelain demi-tasse mug, made by Porzellanfabrik Rudolf Kampf (RKG) for Royal Sydney China and estimated as dating from the 1920’s. RKG were founded in 1918 and remain in operation today. In a high level of detail the design portrays the iconic Hepburn Pavilion Cafe at Daylesford. Built in 1908, this charming heritage Edwardian building forms an important part of the famous Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa complex. In excellent cond

Offered for sale is this rare antique 18th Century English copperplate engraved maritime chart, published in 1773 as part of John Hawkesworth’s, ‘An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere : and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, in the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour / drawn up from the journals which were kept by the several commanders, and from t

Offered for sale is this rare antique late-19th/early-20th Century English or Scottish hand-blown Lawson’s Liqueur Whisky decanter/bottle, estimated as dating from 1890 to 1900. Most likely this was made for the William Lawson distillery, a whisky brand started in 1849 and still operating today. The eye-catching (and technically difficult to make) design features a four-sided, pinched waist form with a central column surrounded by four individual vertical ‘straws’ at the edge of each corner (t

Offered for sale is this rare antique/vintage 20th Century Australian painted plaster/chalkware votive statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (also known as the Little Flower or Little Flower of Jesus), made by the Melbourne firm Triaca and Picchi (most likely dating from the late-1920’s to 1930’s). One of the most well-known and popular modern Catholic saints, Saint Thérèse was born in France in 1873 and joined a Carmelite community at the age of 15. Often unwell and frail throughout her short lif

Offered for sale is this charming pair of antique early-20th Century English sterling silver sugar/condiment spoons, made by Birmingham silversmiths Levi and Salaman and dating from 1903 and 1904. This well-known firm was started in 1870 by Phineas Levi and Joseph Salaman; they operated until 1921 when merged with Barker Brothers (another Birmingham silversmith). The design of each bowl is matching and features outer Rococo-style scrolling and floral elements. The elegant neck and handle featu

Offered for sale is this antique 19th Century English glazed stoneware jar, made for Taddy and Co by Doulton (Lambeth) and dating from the 1860’s to 1880’s. Established in 1815 by John Doulton, this famous firm went on to become one of the 19th and 20th Centuries biggest makers of domestic stoneware, tableware and art pottery before their Lambeth factory was closed 1956 and production moved to ‘The Potteries’ at Stoke-on-Trent. The classical storage jar design features a two-tone glaze, emboss

Victorian style veranda decoration pieces What you see in pics is all I have. Have been in storage for many years so yes may have marks and dust Items are second hand, sold as is Pickup only Ballan 3342

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century (former) Czechoslovakian Art Deco ‘Alienware’ glazed vase, designed by the famous Ditmar Urbach and dating from the 1920’s to 1930’s. Founded by the Urbach brothers in 1882, their factory continued operation until 1938. During this time it become famous for producing high-quality Art Nouveau and Jugendstil art pottery before Ditmar developed the iconic ‘Alienware’ range. Marked on the base with a ‘T’ imprint and you can (faintly) see the ‘Ma

Offered for sale is this charming vintage 20th Century Art Deco Belgian pressed amber Carnival Glass bowl, made by the famous firm of Val Saint Lambert and dating from the 1930’s. In business almost 200 years (founded in 1826 and based in Seraing on the outskirts of Liège), the firm is renowned as a producer of high-quality art glass that respects and continues to reflect the very best of Belgian craftsmanship. The stunning organic, minimalist design features a rolling, fluted body set with te

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century Art Deco Depression Glass vase, made by Crown Crystal (Sydney) and dating from the late-1920’s to 1930’s. The company commenced operation in 1915 and continued production until the early 1960’s making a wide variety of domestic glassware. In clear glass, the bold and attractive design features pure Art Deco signatures of upward chevrons, angled forms, starbursts and stylised shells. This model was also produced in a (rarer) green glass vers

Full cast iron fire place with wooden mantle piece excellent condition no rust holes or cracked tiles. Dimensions are fireplace 970x970x290 mantle 1.5x1.23. 250 deep . Posting for a friend. cash only any further information call peter on .

Offered for sale is this rare antique late-19th Century Adney level and clinometer, made in Australia by Flavelle & Roberts (Sydney and Brisbane) and dating from between 1880 (when the Adney level is estimated to have been invented) and 1892 (when the firm was renamed Flavelle, Roberts and Sankey). The originally Sydney-based firm (which eventually became domestically famous for its high-quality jewellery, optical and scientific instruments) operated in various iterations from 1847 until 1921.

Offered for sale is this antique late-19th/early-20th Century Anglo-Indian cast-brass and hand-chased platter, most likely dating from the 1880’s to 1920’s and from the Hindu Kush or Kashmir regions. There is the remains of a sticker (from a previous owner, born in 1917) that has been left in situ for further attribution work (if felt necessary). Set within a pie-crust border, this charming example of classical Indian metalwork depicts a historical scene of a Mughal prince being hunted (probab

Offered for sale is this stunning and rare antique 19th Century Scottish-made silverplate hot/cold footed water jug, attributed to Glasgow makers J Blond & Son and estimated as dating from 1880’s. The firm appears to have been active from the 1880’s to 1890’s and produced a variety of sterling and plated pieces. The glorious High Victorian design begins with its finely-cast, elegant and lightweight body – a mark of quality that contrasts much of the ‘battleship weight’ average silverplate made