Antique Miscellaneous
Some of the most interesting antiques are the ones that don't fit neatly into any single category. This is where you'll find walking canes, scientific instruments, globes, architectural salvage, garden antiques, kitchenalia, treen, metalware and all manner of decorative curiosities.
These are the pieces that catch your eye, start conversations and make a home uniquely personal. Browse our miscellaneous collection for unexpected treasures from dealers across the UK.
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Antique Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug
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Antique George III Quality Coal Scuttle
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William IV Mahohgany Buffet by T Willson of London
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Antique George III Quality Satinwood Inlaid Freestanding Champagne/Wine Cooler
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Three Antique Victorian Quality Brass Starburst Fire Irons
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Quality Pair Of Antique Victorian Cut Glass Decanters
Antique Collection of Three Copper Kettles
Quality Antique French Marquetry Étagère
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Antique George III Quality Brass and Iron Fender
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Lead Satyr Musician
Quality Antique William IV Rosewood Work Box
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Two Superb Antique Marble Columns - Onyx Pedestals
Large George III Antique Mahogany Cellarette/Wine Cooler
George V Cased Four Piece Solid Sterling Silver Condiment Set by Viners, Sheffield
Antique Quality Regency Brass Fender
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior
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Antique Victorian Cast Iron Ceiling Rose With Feather And Ivy Decoration
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Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand Or Fire Companion Stand In Cast Iron C1900
Edwardian Brass Coal Bucket Or Planter
Edwardian Brass Coal Bin Or Planter
Art Deco Coal Bin Or Log Bucket Planter
19Thc Mahogany Library Steps
Good Quality Continental Brass Towel Rail
Arts And Crafts Coal Helmet Copper Coal Bucket
Antique Victorian Apothecary Balance Scales Brass Mahogany Day & Millward Complete with Weights
Antique Victorian Copper Coal Bin Or Planter
The Joy of the Unexpected
The miscellaneous section of any antiques dealer's stock is often the most rewarding to browse. It's where you find the pieces that were made for a specific purpose that may no longer exist, objects whose beauty lies in their form rather than their function, and curiosities that simply demand to be picked up and examined.
Treen, the collective term for small wooden objects, is a particularly rich area. Butter moulds, snuff boxes, loving cups, carved animals and needle cases were all made by hand, often as one-off pieces, and have an immediate tactile appeal. Fruitwood, boxwood and lignum vitae are the most commonly used timbers.
Decorating with Antique Curiosities
Collections of small antiques displayed together create far more visual impact than any single item. Group objects by material, colour or theme: a collection of brass candlesticks, a shelf of treen, a display of antique scales and weights. The effect is personal, layered and infinitely more interesting than anything a interior designer might specify from a catalogue.
Architectural antiques such as corbels, finials, door knockers and iron boot scrapers can be used both inside and outside the home. A pair of reclaimed stone finials flanking a garden path, or an antique iron boot scraper by the front door, adds character that cannot be bought new.
Building a Collection
Many passionate collectors started with a single interesting object bought on impulse. Follow your instincts: if something appeals to you, it probably appeals to others too, and good quality unusual antiques tend to hold their value well. Buy the best you can afford and enjoy the hunt.