Decorative antiques & Art

A rare find. A 19th century Minton 10” dinner plate in the Lyre pattern.

Hand painted in a cobalt blue & red floral design. In good condition. 1 has a chip on one edge and wear to some of painted on the rims, but no cracks. 

Minton based in Staffordshire, England was one of the most successful and well known pottery companies of its time. 

Please email hello@iris-and-mabel.com for more information on this and delivery costs. Collection in person can be arranged from Northamptonshire. 

A beautiful French decanter with cut glass stopper and two rather cool shot glasses.

All decorated with a hand painted cockerel. 

A cut glass decanter with stopper ideal for port or madeira. In good condition.

Would look lovely on a sideboard, drinks trolley or bar.

Height incl stopper 34cm

An oil on canvas painting of an English country scene. 

Easy on the eye. 

A Queen’s Blue Story Royal Calico jug.

Ideal size for a lovely bunch of flowers or for water. 

In great condition ~ dishwasher proof

Height 23cm

A pretty vintage Crabtree & Evelyn soap dish.

Lovely design and in perfect condition. 

An easy present or lovely to have in your own bathroom. 

A traditional transfer ware cake stand in the classic blue & white Willow pattern. 

Ideal for serving mince pies or canapés this festive season. 

Has a hairline crack on the base, not detracting from its beauty. 

Diameter 22cm 

Height 8cm

A perfect pair of brass candlesticks for this festive season. 

Heavy & sturdy. 

Nice detailing. 

Height 16cm

A charming country scene framed in a beautiful intricate frame.

Ready to hang & has a stand to display on a shelf or mantle piece. 

22 x 17cm

A Burleigh Victorian Chintz jug. In perfect condition & a good size for milk or cream. 

Made in Staffordshire.

Height 13cm

This is such a pretty copper candle holder. 

Ideal for Christnas

Height 20cm

Width 10cm

A cut glass, heavy trifle bowl. 

Perfect for serving puddings. 

In good condition.

A beautiful vintage brass swan.

Can be mounted on a wall or for a mantelpiece as part of a festive display. 

Two in stock, sold separately. 

This little brass hen is so cute. 

A trinket to have on a dresser or shelf. 

 Length 9cm

A beautiful vintage swan door stop with her little signets. A charming & useful piece. Painted with a lovely distressed vintage look. 

Made from cast iron. 

Width 17cm

Height 17cm

A pretty Whieldon ware Queen Anne plate.

Thomas Whieldon was an English potter who played a leading role in the development of Staffordshire pottery in the 18th century.

In good condition with no chips or cracks.

Diameter 22cm 

A gorgeous pale neutral coloured jug.

Unusual handle and design on the front. 

Perfect for a bunch of flowers.

Height 20cm

An oil painting on canvas dating 1943. 

Signed by the artist. 

Lovely use of colour and texture of the paint. 

Width 70cm

Height 61cm

A cast iron door stop of a basket of flowers. 

Painted ~ has some rust but adds to the character. 

Heavy & decorative. 

Height 21cm

Width 18cm

A stunning Dutch oil painting on board and framed.

Signed by the artist 

The use of muted tones & striking brushstrokes creates dramatic skies and landscape. 

Width 46cm

Height 37cm

A Staffordshire Croft honey pot.

Made in England

A gorgeous addition to your breakfast table. 

Height 12cm

A set of four Staffordshire Cornish ware dinner plates.

Made in England.

All in good condition. 

Diameter 25cm

A free standing 1940s fire screen.

Mounted on an oak frame with an intricate embroidered centre motif of a ship. 

A pretty, decorative piece for an open fire in a sitting room. 

Height 85cm

Width 47cm

A pretty fabric box originating from France.

An ideal size for jewellery. 

Width 42cm

Depth 12cm

Height 6cm

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass.

Two famous Lewis Carroll stories. 

Pretty slip cover with monochrome illustrations inside by Sir John Tenniel.  

A nice keepsake or present for a child. 

This is a wonderful set of monochrome lithographs. 

Each one depicting an amusing Victorian scene. 

Mounted & framed behind glass. 

Ready to hang. 

Great for your downstairs loo or study. 

Each print H33 x W27cm

A beautiful 19th Century antique sampler dated 1873. ‘A psalm of Life’.

Framed in a simple black frame behind glass.

Faded in parts, but generally in good condition. 

35 x 35cm

An old brass planter.

Rustic with lots of character. Hammered metal texture

Ideal for Spring bulbs.  

This is a stunning piece of antique Jasper ware in a beautiful cornflower blue.

Jasper ware is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 18th century.  Usually described as stoneware for its matte biscuit finish. 

Done & base with no chips or cracks.

Would make a great centrepiece for a dinner.

Diameter 30cm

Height 22cm

The first Steeple Chase on Record~Ipswich, the Watering place behind the Barracks.

This is Plate 1 and was a series of four prints.

Drawn by H.Alken and engraved by Ben Brooks in 1839. 

The frame has some damage so could be easily reframed but not totally necessary. 

Height 44cm

Width 53cm