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Mauchline ware – six pieces, comprising a book form box (Dungeon Ghyll, Lake District/Ennerdale/Wray
Mauchline ware – six pieces, comprising a book form box (Dungeon Ghyll, Lake District/Ennerdale/Wray Castle, Windermere), 12cms, a rectangular box...
Mauchline ware – six pieces, comprising a large saucepan box, handle replaced (Bleak House and Pier,
Mauchline ware – six pieces, comprising a large saucepan box, handle replaced (Bleak House and Pier, Broadstairs – photographic), 15.5cms, a tumbl...
Mauchline ware – seven pieces, comprising a rectangular box (Black Gang Chine, Isle of Wight), 13.
Mauchline ware – seven pieces, comprising a rectangular box (Black Gang Chine, Isle of Wight), 13.2cms, a cylinder box (The Wish Tower, Eastbourne...
Mauchline ware – eight pieces, comprising a circular reel box (St. Vincents Rocks, Clifton/Clark and
Mauchline ware – eight pieces, comprising a circular reel box (St. Vincents Rocks, Clifton/Clark and Co’s), 8cms, a cylinder box (The Crescent, Fi...
Mauchline ware – thirteen pieces, most with condition issues comprising a rectangular box (Scott’s
Mauchline ware – thirteen pieces, most with condition issues comprising a rectangular box (Scott’s Monument – photographic/Edinburgh Castle/Holyro...
Mauchline and related wares – eleven pieces, comprising two barrel form money boxes (Black Gang
Mauchline and related wares – eleven pieces, comprising two barrel form money boxes (Black Gang Chine Isle of Wight and The Needles Isle of Wight)...
Two early Mauchline ware tooth pick boxes, the first of curved form decorated in sponge work pen and
Two early Mauchline ware tooth pick boxes, the first of curved form decorated in sponge work pen and ink, the lid with a central panel of cockerel...
Mauchline and related foreign wares – five pieces, comprising a Medlock Rolled Tape Casket, lid
Mauchline and related foreign wares – five pieces, comprising a Medlock Rolled Tape Casket, lid and side cracked and repaired, 6.8cms, a rectangul...
Mauchline ware – seven pieces, comprising a circular reel box (coloured ferns), three of six bone
Mauchline ware – seven pieces, comprising a circular reel box (coloured ferns), three of six bone side rings only, internal label for ‘John Clark ...
Mauchline ware – seven pieces, comprising a rectangular money box (The Pier, Hastings), 9cms, a
Mauchline ware – seven pieces, comprising a rectangular money box (The Pier, Hastings), 9cms, a napkin ring (Ann Hathaway’s Cottage Near Stratford...
Tartan ware – three pieces, comprising a pail form pin cushion (Prince Charlie), 5.5cms, an oval pin
Tartan ware – three pieces, comprising a pail form pin cushion (Prince Charlie), 5.5cms, an oval pin cushion (Prince Charlie), cover worn, 8cms, a...
Tartan ware – three pieces, comprising a bell form tape measure (Prince Charlie), tape commencing at
Tartan ware – three pieces, comprising a bell form tape measure (Prince Charlie), tape commencing at 13 ins., 6cms, a heart shaped pin cushion (M’...
Tartan ware – three pieces, comprising a metal tatting shuttle (Grant), slight bubbling and minor
Tartan ware – three pieces, comprising a metal tatting shuttle (Grant), slight bubbling and minor loss, 7cms, a reel form waxer (Prince Charlie), ...
Two tape measures, comprising a gilt metal floral and scroll pierced and decorated cylinder example , domed top with ropework handle, complete wit...
Four tape measures, comprising a painted wooden example as a pear, printed tape, 4.7cms, a boxwood
Four tape measures, comprising a painted wooden example as a pear, printed tape, 4.7cms, a boxwood example with coffee grinder handle, complete pr...
Five tape measures, comprising a 19th Century ivory barrel form example, tape a/f, 4cms, a mother of
Five tape measures, comprising a 19th Century ivory barrel form example, tape a/f, 4cms, a mother of pearl example, tape a/f, 2.5cms, a bone cylin...
Five tape measures, comprising a mother of pearl cylinder example with reduced printed tape, 3cms, a
Five tape measures, comprising a mother of pearl cylinder example with reduced printed tape, 3cms, a boxwood barrel form example with complete pri...
A plated metal novelty tape measure in the form of a standing donkey, the complete printed tape in
A plated metal novelty tape measure in the form of a standing donkey, the complete printed tape in ins. and cm, and wound from the tail, eyes lack...
Two metal novelty tape measures, comprising a part reeded copper teapot the complete printed tape in
Two metal novelty tape measures, comprising a part reeded copper teapot the complete printed tape in ins. and cm, and wound from the lid finial, 4...
Two metal novelty tape measures, comprising a curved form brass desk blotter, the complete printed
Two metal novelty tape measures, comprising a curved form brass desk blotter, the complete printed tape in ins. and cm, and wound from the handle,...
A rare metal novelty tape measure in copper and brass as a mantel clock, the printed tape in ins.
A rare metal novelty tape measure in copper and brass as a mantel clock, the printed tape in ins. and cm, commencing at 41/2 ins., and wound from ...
Two metal novelty tape measures, comprising a copper chocolate pot with agate handle the complete
Two metal novelty tape measures, comprising a copper chocolate pot with agate handle the complete printed tape in ins. and cm, and wound from the ...
Two metal novelty tape measures, comprising a copper saucepan with insulated handle, the complete
Two metal novelty tape measures, comprising a copper saucepan with insulated handle, the complete printed tape in ins. and cm, and wound from the ...
A metal and celluloid novelty tape measure in the form of a seated hare, the complete printed tape
A metal and celluloid novelty tape measure in the form of a seated hare, the complete printed tape in ins. and cm, and wound from the tail, eyes l...
Two novelty tape measures, comprising a brass example in the form of a windmill, the complete
Two novelty tape measures, comprising a brass example in the form of a windmill, the complete printed tape in ins. and cms, and wound from the sai...
A scarce novelty combination tape measure and pin cushion in the form of a roller skate, engraved to
A scarce novelty combination tape measure and pin cushion in the form of a roller skate, engraved to one side ‘A.J. Ward, 1910’, the complete tape...
A 19th Century ivory and pearl tape measure and three matching cotton barrels, the tape measure of
A 19th Century ivory and pearl tape measure and three matching cotton barrels, the tape measure of cylinder form with original green silk unmarked...
Two combination tape measures, comprising a bone and vegetable ivory example, the tape measure
Two combination tape measures, comprising a bone and vegetable ivory example, the tape measure with complete printed tape in cms., the winder with...
Five tape measures, comprising two vegetable ivory examples both with complete tapes, one damaged to
Five tape measures, comprising two vegetable ivory examples both with complete tapes, one damaged to base, 5.2 and 4.2cm, a coquilla nut example l...
A rare brass novelty tape measure in the form of a barrel organ, the front depicting Punch and
A rare brass novelty tape measure in the form of a barrel organ, the front depicting Punch and Judy over barrel pipes, the complete printed tape i...
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of the Coronation coach, complete tape printed in ins.
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of the Coronation coach, complete tape printed in ins. and cms., and wound from the roof, 6.8cm. ...
A gilt brass combination tape measure and thimble case, of reeded cylinder form the domed lid with a
A gilt brass combination tape measure and thimble case, of reeded cylinder form the domed lid with a pearl coloured stone, the complete tape print...
A brass novelty tape measure in the form of a bottle of Veuve Cliquot champagne, the complete
A brass novelty tape measure in the form of a bottle of Veuve Cliquot champagne, the complete printed tape in ins. and cms., a little worn to 2ins...
A scarce gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a mantel clock, below a bell and ring,
A scarce gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a mantel clock, below a bell and ring, coloured celluloid dial, the complete tape inked in...
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a lion, its paws resting on a ball, emblematic of a
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a lion, its paws resting on a ball, emblematic of a globe, the complete printed tape in ins. and ...
A brass novelty tape measure in the form of a turtle, the complete printed tape in ins. only and
A brass novelty tape measure in the form of a turtle, the complete printed tape in ins. only and wound from the ‘tail’. ...
Two novelty metal tape measures, comprising a white metal violin or cello, the complete printed tape
Two novelty metal tape measures, comprising a white metal violin or cello, the complete printed tape in ins. and cms., and wound by the bow, 6.5cm...
Two novelty metal tape measures, comprising a brass example in the form of a milk churn, the
Two novelty metal tape measures, comprising a brass example in the form of a milk churn, the complete but faded tape printed in ins. and cms., and...
A Tartan ware cylinder tape measure (Stuart), the very slightly reduced printed tape wound from a
A Tartan ware cylinder tape measure (Stuart), the very slightly reduced printed tape wound from a rosewood finial, 3.2cm. ...
Three tape measures, comprising an acorn form example in alternate light and dark woods, bone
Three tape measures, comprising an acorn form example in alternate light and dark woods, bone spindle, the incomplete tape printed in cms., a moth...
Two unusual silver tape measures, comprising a diminutive circular silver example the side with a
Two unusual silver tape measures, comprising a diminutive circular silver example the side with a band of berried laurel raised on six ball feet, ...
A bone combination tape measure/thimble case and pin cushion in the form of a tower, with pierced
A bone combination tape measure/thimble case and pin cushion in the form of a tower, with pierced and turned decoration raised on three bun feet, ...
Two bone combination pin cushion/tape measures, comprising an example with disc form pin cushion
Two bone combination pin cushion/tape measures, comprising an example with disc form pin cushion base on three turned feet the vase form tape with...
Three 19th Century tape measures, comprising an ivory acorn form example the tape printed in
Three 19th Century tape measures, comprising an ivory acorn form example the tape printed in nails, 4cms, another of cylinder form with pierced de...
Three 19th Century tape measures, comprising an ivory barrel form example with gilt band, steel boss
Three 19th Century tape measures, comprising an ivory barrel form example with gilt band, steel boss and winding handle, printed tape commencing a...
Eight various bone and ivory tape measures, two being parts of combination pieces, the other
Eight various bone and ivory tape measures, two being parts of combination pieces, the other mostly with damage or cracks. (8) ...
A fine mid 19th Century ivory tape measure, the body of spreading basket weave below an overhanging top deeply carved with flowers and leaves, ori...
A fine 19th Century carved ivory acorn form tape measure, the top deeply carved with flowers, leaves
A fine 19th Century carved ivory acorn form tape measure, the top deeply carved with flowers, leaves and fruiting vines, printed silk tape in cms,...
Two mother of pearl pin cushions, comprising a rectangular example each side engraved with a
Two mother of pearl pin cushions, comprising a rectangular example each side engraved with a border of scrolling leaves, near mint, 5 x 3.7cm, and...
Four pin cushions, comprising an oval mother of pearl example inscribed to one side ‘Souvenir de
Four pin cushions, comprising an oval mother of pearl example inscribed to one side ‘Souvenir de la Cõte de Grãce’, 5.5cm, another circular with c...
Four heart shaped large format sweetheart pin stuck and bead military style pin cushions, some
Four heart shaped large format sweetheart pin stuck and bead military style pin cushions, some applied with silk flags and sentiments, one with Ro...