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.
Large Antique Edwardian Oval Quality Figured Mahogany Tea Tray on Stand
Large Antique Edwardian oval quality figured mahogany tea tray on stand having a removable quality f...
Two Antique 19th Century Japanese Quality Imari Plates
Two antique 19th century Japanese quality Imari plates having quality hand painted decoration in won...
Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanter
Antique Victorian quality cut glass decanter having a quality cut glass decanter with the original c...
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Ships Decanter
Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter having a quality cut glass ships decanter with th...
Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving
Antique 19th century Chinese root carving of a street vendor holding a shoe raised upon beautifully...
Antique Carved Mahogany Torchere/Plant Stand
Antique carved mahogany torchere/plant stand having a mahogany dish top supported by a fabulous carv...
Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Iron Doorstep Foot Scraper
Antique Victorian ornate cast iron doorstop foot scraper having an ornate cast iron base with scrape...
Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Antique George III quality copper kettle having an oval shaped copper kettle with a shaped handle an...
Pair of Victorian Satinwood Pedestals
A fine pair of Victorian satinwood pedestals with inset white carrara marble tops and gilt bronze la...
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Black Forest Bear Oak Tree Hall Stand
Magnificent exhibition quality antique Black Forest bear tree hall stand has two spectacular quality...
Antique George III Set of Four Copper Pans
Antique George III set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron hand...
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Decanter
Antique Edwardian quality cut glass decanter having a square shaped cut glass decanter with the orig...
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Antique 19th century French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base,...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Cut Glass Decanter
Outstanding quality antique Victorian cut glass decanter having an outstanding quality cut glass dec...
Antique Victorian Quality Brass and Copper Coal Bucket
Antique Victorian quality brass and copper coal bucket having a swing handle, brass rivets and a cir...
Set of Antique Victorian Quality Brass Fire Irons
Set of antique Victorian quality brass fire irons consisting of an ornate decorative shovel, poker a...
Antique George III Quality Coal Scuttle
Antique George III quality coal scuttle of a helmet shape having brass carrying handles standing on...
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Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iro...
Three Antique Victorian Copper Pans
Three antique Victorian copper pans of circular form having a copper base, iron handles with copper...
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a gentleman in Scottish period dress with a hawk...
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Rosewood Pole Screen
Antique Victorian quality carved rosewood pole screen having the original tapestry in a quality carv...
Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Decanters
Pair of antique Edwardian quality cut glass decanters having the original stoppers
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Tall Mahogany Stand
Very nice tall four tier mahogany stand with a full width drawer to the bottom, in very nice overall...
Antique Victorian Quality Ornate Brass Fender
Antique Victorian quality ornate brass fender boasting ornate quality brass flowers, leaves and scro...
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a gentleman in period dress with a poodle dog on...
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Doulton Vases
Pair of antique Victorian quality doulton vases boasting a quality floral design to the vase in wond...
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback House
Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback house of a hand painted thatched three storey cottage.
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Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Royal Doulton Slater Stoneware Vases
Pair of antique Victorian quality Royal Doulton Slater stoneware vases having a lovely pair of quali...
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Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure in Military Dress
Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a hand painted gentleman in period military dress...
Antique Pair of Victorian Bretby Art Pottery Bamboo and Stork Vases
A highly unusual and decorative pair of Victorian art pottery vases by Bretby Art Pottery, modelled...
Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Cruet Set
Unusual Antique Edwardian quality silver plated cruet set consisting of a salt, pepper and mustard p...
Large Antique Victorian Quality Doulton Vase
Large antique Victorian quality Doulton vase having a lovely shaped quality Doulton vase with leaf d...
Antique Edwardian Quality Porcelain and Brass Centrepiece
Antique Edwardian quality porcelain and brass centrepiece having a quality porcelain shaped dish wit...
Antique Edwardian Quality Sheffield Plated Engraved Tea Tray
Antique Edwardian quality Sheffield plated engraved tea tray having a serpentine shaped quality pier...
Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Meat Cover
Antique Victorian quality silver plated meat cover having an ornate shaped handle above a silver pla...
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Doulton Slater Stoneware Vases
Pair of antique Victorian Doulton Slater stoneware vases having a lovely shaped vase with a flower a...
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Serving Dish by Mappin & Webb
Antique Edwardian quality silver plated serving dish by Mappin & Webb having three shaped shells wit...
Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Dogs
Large Pair of antique Victorian quality Staffordshire dogs having lovely red and white coloured coat...
Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus
Antique Victorian quality silver plated tantalus having a quality silver plated tantalus with a carr...
Pair of Antique Staffordshire Flat Back Figures on Horseback
Pair of antique Staffordshire flat back figures on horseback being a ‘going to market’ subject and ‘...
Antique George III Quality Ornate Copper Samovar/Tea Urn
Antique George III quality ornate copper samovar/tea urn having a quality copper ornate samovar with...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Whatnot
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut serpentine shaped whatnot/shelves having the origi...
Antique Victorian Brass Fender
Antique Victorian brass fender crafted in solid brass and having a reeded and bobbin shaped design w...
Outstanding Quality Small Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Tray
Outstanding quality small antique Edwardian silver plated tea tray having a pretty pierced gallery w...
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish
Large antique Edwardian quality carved linden wood Japanese bear carrying a fish having a large Japa...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Tea Tray by Elkington & Co.
Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated tea tray having a pretty ornate edge with two ca...
Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear
Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese carved linden wood bear having two bears standing on carved...
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Butlers Tray on Stand
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany butlers tray on stand having a quality mahogany lift off tray wit...
Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Freestanding Wine Cooler
Antique Regency quality figured mahogany freestanding wine cooler having a quality figured mahogany...
Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Free Standing Coaster/Bottle Stand
Unusual antique George III quality mahogany free standing coaster/bottle stand having a quality maho...
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Treen is the collective term for small domestic objects made from wood. The word comes from the Old English for "of a tree." Examples include bowls, platters, spoons, boxes, goblets and numerous other items made by hand from various timbers. Treen collecting is a well-established field with a dedicated following.
Scientific instruments can be very collectible. Brass telescopes, microscopes, sextants, compasses and drawing instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries are all sought after. Pieces by known makers such as Dollond, Negretti & Zambra, or Elliott Brothers command the highest prices.
Check the condition and completeness of the piece. Ironwork should be examined for cracks and excessive rust. Stone and marble items should be checked for repairs or hidden damage. Provenance, while not always available, adds interest and can increase value.