Decorative antiques & Art

Made in France in an beautiful olive green. Perfect for entertaining. Individually priced. 

W25cm

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. 

This pretty pottery jug originates from Spain. 

Colourful design and gilt detail.

Perfect for a posy of flowers. 

Height 18cm

An antique transfer ware mug in a pretty floral . pattern.

No chips or cracks

A Dartmouth Devonware glug jug in a classic pale green. 

In good condition. 

Height 27cm

This beautiful pair of Hawthorn dinner plates by the 19th century potter Samuel Alcock.

Decorative transferware in a beautiful colour combination of turquoise and purples.

Both with wire plate hangers to hang on a wall.

Diameter 24cm

This is a beautifully decorated 17th century map of Rutland by John Speed, published by Bassett & Chiswell in around 1676. 

It includes the earliest known surveys of Oukham (Oakham) and Stanford (Stamford). 

This is from an original copperplate engraving with hand colouring.

The frame is in traditional ebony & gilt including the map backed with an informative Alphabetical Table of all the Towns, Rivers & Memorable places in Rutland~shire and a description. 

A true gem of a piece for a map lover who perhaps lives in this beautiful county. 

Width 58cm

Height 47cm

Please note : collection only, please email hello@iris-and-mabel.com to arrange. 

A pretty fabric box originating from France.

An ideal size for jewellery. 

Width 42cm

Depth 12cm

Height 6cm

A vintage bread bin is always useful. Big enough to store lots of bread items. 

In a classic cram with green writing and handles. 

Width 32cm

Depth 27cm

Height 30cm

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. 

A carved wooden letter rack.

A useful object for a desk or bureau. 

A charming china dish with lid and a divider inside. 

Never seen one before!

Blue & white transfer ware of a country cottage.

I can imagine this on a writing desk or bureau. 

Width 20cm

A beautifully decorated blue & white transfer ware tankard by the maker Enoch Wood & Son based in Staffordshire, England from 1790.

After 1818 the company produced a large amount of blue and white transfer ware in earthenware. 

In fantastic antique condition, has a small crack at the base of the handle which been mended. 

A great talking point on a dresser or bookshelf.

Use as a planter for Spring bulbs. 

Height 13cm

Diameter 12cm 

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

This is a beautiful French dish originally used for terrine or potted meats dating between 1930~60s.

Crackle glazing on the inside, but otherwise a rare find in this perfect condition. 

This would look lovely at the centre of an Easter table. 

Width 24cm

Depth 12cm

Height 16cm

A stunning pair of Royal Doulton mantle dogs with the all important catalogue number 1378~4. This dates them to around 1960. 

These figurines are made of high-quality hand-painted ceramics. Decorated with a gold chain, medallion and a cream white body.

Usually placed on fireplaces in 19th century houses. No fireplace was complete without a pair of spaniels standing guard.

Staffordshire dogs are now collector’s items. 

In fantastic condition with no chips or cracks. 

Height 23cm

A gorgeous antique bowl.

High sides perfect for planting some Spring bulbs in. 

Beautiful hand painted decoration.

No makers mark. 

A charming pair of Staffordshire spaniel dogs.

With gilted collars and dark muzzles.

Perfect to adorn your mantle piece or bookends for a library. 

Height 20cm

This is a beautiful Victorian Masons Ironstone jug. Exquisitely decorated with a serpent handle. 

In good condition. 

A original T.G Green Cornish ware china rolling pin in Cornish blue. Wooden handles either side.

A faded back stamp at one end as shown. 

In fantastic condition. 

Would make a lovely addition to a country kitchen or as part of a collection of Cornish ware. 

Total length 46cm

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

A wonderful reference catalogue of seashore life by T.A. Stephenson.

Published by The King Penguin books in 1944.

An illustrated cover and the colour lithographs at the back are stunning.

18 x 12cm

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

Lance Thackeray was an illustrator, painter & writer who specialised in sporting pursuits and amass a founding member of the London Sketch Club (1898)

Often these humorous illustrations would satirise Edwardian society.

This is 3. A Nibble part of the Catch of the Day Fishing collection. 

Framed & mounted behind glass.

Great for a study, sitting room or downstairs loo. 

Width 59cm

Height 49cm

Lance Thackeray was an English illustrator, painter and writer who specialised in sporting subjects and was a founding member of the London Sketch Club (1898).

Often these humorous illustrations would satirise Edwardian society. 

This is 1. The Cast part of the Catch of the Day Fishing collection.

Framed & mounted behind glass. 

Great for a study, sitting room or downstairs loo.

Width 59cm

Height 49cm

A 19th century print (Muscari tulipa, Mutisia).

Re framed and mounted behind glass at a later date. 

Height 45cm

Width 36cm

This beautiful depiction of a Scottish river scene with mountains in the background. Lovely use of brushstrokes with a moody palette. 

Dated 1914 and signed by the artist.

Painted on canvas and framed in a chunky gilt frame.

Ready to hang.

Width 70cm

Height 39cm

A stunning oil painting on canvas of a vase of poppies, cornflowers & daisies. Signed by the artist. 

Great texture & colours. 

Would suit most interiors. 

Height 50cm

Width 36cm