105 Results: New & Used in Antiques in Ballan 3342, VIC (Page 2 of 5)

Offered for sale is this rare antique early-20th Century Australian-made silverplate hinged napkin-ring/holder, made in Melbourne by Stokes and Sons and most likely dating from 1900 to 1914. Established in 1893 by Thomas Stokes, the company established itself as a successful maker of silver, silverplate, medals, badges and buttons. It continues operation today as a supplier of badges (based in Ringwood). The unusual and high-quality design features a bi-folding hinged form, one half of which s

Offered for sale is this antique late-19th/early-20th Century Mother-of-Pearl and Olivewood crucifix, most likely dating from the 1890’s to 1920’s and would have been made in (what was then) part of the Ottoman Empire. Many of these were purchased as souvenirs by 1st AIF soldiers based in the Middle-East during WW1 and either sent home to relatives/loved ones, or brought back with their kit after demobilisation. The design features a series of individually hand-cut, hand-set then carved nacre

Offered for sale is this charming antique early 20th Century German Jugendstil/Vienna Secessionist style brass metal serving tray/cake basket, made by Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik Geislingen (WMF) and dating from around 1910 (hallmarked with emu in arch cartouche). The ovoid form with pierced handles is a fine example of elegance and refined design that reflects the energetic optimism of the early 20th Century, pre-WW1. A slightly raised, elongated star runs along the base then meets the

Offered for sale is this charming late-19th Century English silverplate teaset, made by Benetfink & Co (Cheapside, London) and most likely dating from the 1880’s to 1890’s. In business from 1845 to 1907, Benefink & Co operated a large premises selling a wide variety of domestic metalware and plated items. Consists of a matching teapot, sugar and creamer. The teapot is fully hallmarked, the sugar and creamer marked pattern number 5594. At one point in its history it’s been valued enough to recor

Offered for sale is this rare antique/vintage 20th Century Australian art silverplate handled-bowl, made for Dunklings Jewellers by Phoenix Manufacturing Company (Melbourne) and dating from the 1920’s to 1930’s. Dunklings was founded in 1874 and would become one of Australia’s most prestigious and innovative fine jewellery, watch and quality domestic giftwear retailers, with a clientele that included the domestic and globally famous, elite and influential. Established in 1916 (at 181 Little Col

Offered for sale is this antique late-19th/early-20th Century set of brass and optical glass Magic Lantern Condensing Mirror set. The maker is unknown however the manner of construction is slightly primitive, so may be the work of an individual rather than factory output. Was originally sourced from Japan. Could be used to restore a Magic Lantern, as a paperweight/desk ornament or for map-reading. Each glass convex mirror has no cracks or chipping. Over time the brass has patinated into a war

Offered for sale is this antique early-20th Century English-made transfer-printed and gilt ceramic wash basin set, made by Cauldron Ltd and dating from 1904 to 1920. A highly-regarded maker of ceramics and earthenware (based in Shelton (Stoke-on-Trent and originally named Brown-Westmead, Moore & Co) during the 19th Century they were awarded a Royal Warrant and produced a service in 1877 for the Prince of Wales, the company unfortunately went into receivership in 1920 (and was renamed Cauldron P

Offered for sale is this matched pair of antique early-20th Century German Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) silver-plate dual-handle goblets with cobalt glass liners, dating from 1903 to 1910 (the ‘First’ Ostrich hallmark). This design was first produced by the factory in the late-19th Century (1886 to 1903), so very early in their history. Lovely and rare to have a pair of these glorious examples of Aesthic Movement/Gothic Revival/Art Nouveau styling (and with liners). The incredibly

Offered for sale is this rare antique 19th Century English moulded clear glass dual-handled pedestal sugar bowl, made by Edward Moore (Tyne Flint Glass works, South Shields) and dating from the 1880’s. Registered pattern 82606. Established in 1860 and in operation until 1913, the company became a highly successful and in-demand domestic and internationally renowned seller of high-quality moulded glassware. At the 1862 Crystal Palace Exhibition they were the only moulded glass maker to be includ

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century opalescent Carnival Glass dark/amethyst tri-footed fruit bowl/stand, possibly made either in the USA (by Fenton Art Glass Company) or Australia (by Crown Crystal Glass Company) and dating from the 1910’s to 1940’s. The charming design features a ruffled edge with central boss of fruiting grapes and canes supported on a fine rope-twist border. In very good original condition. No chips or cracking, rings true when tapped. The underneath feat

Offered for sale is this unique antique early-20th Century English Wedgewood Jasperware butter/cheese dish, with a factory mark ‘I’ for 1906 (the last year before the ‘Made in England’ backstamp came into use). Find another one like this! At some point in its 117-year history the original lid has been separated and a small amount of damage occurred to the rim. Rather than throw this expensive luxury piece away, a previous owner has cleverly added a smart and heavy cast-brass ashtray rim so it

Offered for sale is this rare antique late-19th/early-20th Century embossed metal and glass Hair Tidy, most likely dating from 1890 to 1914. The maker is unknown, but is most likely English, German or American in origin. Originally used by women to save their brushed hair for later use in creating the large, bouffant hairstyles of the late-Victorian and Edwardian eras. The charming design features an (originally silver plated) embossed brass lid with the words ‘Hair Tidy’ surround by a Neo-Cla

Offered for sale is this antique 19th Century/20th Century Indian repouseé and chased brass bowl, most likely from the Punjab/Northern India region and dating from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. There are two ways of interpreting the primary, duplicated image of a seated male figure seen on this excellent example of Indian craftsmanship. The first is it perhaps shows a Mughal-era warrior, clenching a small dagger (perhaps a dha) in each hand – calm, poised and ready for battle. The second is

Offered for sale is this pair of antique early-20th Century hand-painted wall-hanging plates, most likely Japanese in origin and dating from the 1910’s to 1920’s. These are probably examples of early production, created before pressure from Western ceramic producers forced Japanese makers to mark their pieces with ‘Nippon’, ‘Made in Japan’ or ‘Export’ backstamps post-WW1. Various factories produced a wide range of quaint rural and waterside scenes for overseas markets, with these examples seemi

Offered for sale is this antique 20th Century WW1 Silver War Badge, issued to 1st AIF infantry soldier Private Edwin John Hozier (Serial No. 5454). Originally English-born (in 1895 at Kennington, London), at 21 years of age Edwin enlisted on 8 April 1916 in Footscray, Melbourne. This was not his first attempt to enlist - as records state he’d previously been rejected for ‘chest measurement’; however by early 1916 (due to losses on the Western Front and impact of the Gallipoli Campaign) Australi

Offered for sale is this rare antique early 20th Century chemists measure, made in England for Australian retailer J W Small and most likely dating from 1900 to 1914. J W Small were an early Australian importer and retailer of cameras and photographic accessories, starting operation in the 19th Century (during the 1860’s). In 1910, they are recorded as operating from 270 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. And in 1911 it was reported that the firm had been in business for almost 50 years and was

Offered for sale is this antique 19th/20th Century porcelain trinket tray, most likely English in origin and either made for/by (or in imitation of) Pratt Ware’s ‘Old Greek’ range. The estimated age is from the late-19th to early 20th Century. A hand-painted ‘H’ is on the reverse. The design features a Classical Greek representation of the Olympian/Messenger god Hermes (or given the slightly androgynous nature of the figure, possibly Nike). Given that Hermes is associated with having multiple

Offered for sale is this pair of antique 20th Century hip-flasks, most likely English in origin and dating from 1901 to the 1920’s. The manufacturer is unknown. The first is clad in fine leather with quality stitchwork, and measures 13.2cm high. Its original fitted cork is present. The second (with clear glass) sits slightly taller at 13.5cm. Both come with their original fitted plated drinking cups and screw-stoppers. Charming decorative pieces, or useful accoutrements that could be returne

Offered for sale is this antique 19th Century English sterling silver fob-chain shield, made in Birmingham and dating from 1897. The maker (A&B) is identified as Abrahall & Bint (Arthur and John Bint) who were highly-regarded silversmiths and diamond mounters (operating their business at 22 Frederick Street, Birmingham until 1921). Fully hallmarked on reverse, and weight 13 grams. The classical, elegant design features a nice degree of hand-chasing showcasing floral and triumphal elements with

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century English-made ‘Sparklets’ (London) Standard C soda syphon bottle (B Size), dating from 1920 to 1934. Factory stamped on the dispenser nozzle and ‘248’ moulded into the bottle base. The classical, elegant design features a wire cage over a thick glass body, with the ‘do not fill above’ red line prominent at ¾ height. Perfect for decorating your Art Deco cocktail bar, or display for any home/business. You could easily polish the aluminium col

Offered for sale is this antique 19th Century Late-Regency/Early-Victorian cut glass tea caddy, most likely English in origin and estimated to date from 1825 to the 1850’s. The design features a heavy, hand-blown body with eight vertical wheel-cut grooves that repeats on the original, mushroom-shaped fitted lid. Has great weight, and very tactile. This would have originally sat within a fitted tea caddy (either as a solo piece or one of a pair). Perfect for either completing a period tea cadd

Offered for sale are these antique late-19th/early-20th Century silver sugar tongs, most likely European in origin (and so a minimum 800 silver); estimated to date from the late-1890’s to 1910 and possibly German or Austro-Hungarian. Have looked extensively and no hallmark is present (may have been rubbed over time, and/or not every piece is always marked) but has the correct magnetic, thermal, sound, lustre and wear (from polishing) qualities of silver. The piece also responded to cleaning as

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century Australian hand-painted decorative item, most likely dating from 1919 to 1939. Despite extensive research am currently unable to offer further information on the artist (M G Davis), however given the style and subject matter it appears their artwork may have been inspired by Jonathan A Crisp’s ‘kookaburra’ range of plates issued by Royal Staffordshire. This one-off piece is a wonderful example an original item being repurposed to create som

Offered for sale is this stunning antique late-19th/early-20th Century mother-of-pearl and olive wood ‘Last Supper’ shadow box, most likely dating from 1875 to 1910 and made in (what would then have been called) Palestine during the Ottoman Empire period. An extremely rare item to be offered onto the Australian market. The intricate design (consisting of almost 200 individually carved and/or pierced pieces) is probably modelled on Leonardo Da Vinci’s representation of this seminal event in th