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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Shoolbred and Co. Walnut Hall Cupboard
A late Victorian walnut hall cupboard and stick stand by Jas Shoolbred and Co of London. Of excellen...
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Good Quality 19th Century Mahogany Canterbury
This good quality 19th Century Mahogany Canterbury, would be just the thing to tidy up all your loos...
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Pair of Brass Pricket Candlestick
This Pair of Brass Pricket Candlestick are both decorative as well as providing a degree of romantic...
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19thC Good Quality Walnut Umbrella Stick Stand
This 19thC Good Quality Walnut Umbrella Stick Stand would make a very welcome addition to a hallway,...
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Canterbury
A very usefully sized Canterbury to tidy up all your paper and magazine collections. Showing element...
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Butlers Tray On Folding Stand
A 19th Century mahogany folding butlers tray on stand, the rectangular paneled tray of well selected...
Spiral Library Steps With Polished Wooden Treads
These Spiral Library Steps With Polished Wooden Treads would make a great decorative feature in any...
A Victorian Oak Hall Stand
A Victorian hall stand in English Oak with original tiled back, mirror, marble and brass coat/hat ho...
Antique George III Oval Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler
Magnificent antique George III oval mahogany brass bound wine cooler having the original lead lined...
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Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three serpentine shaped rosewood shelves supp...
Large Antique Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug
An unusual large antique Arts and Crafts copper and brass milk jug having an attractive unusual shap...
Antique Regency Sarcophagus Shaped Burr Elm Tea Caddy
Antique Regency burr elm tea caddy having a sarcophagus shaped lip which lifts to reveal two lidded...
Antique Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug
An unusual antique Arts and Crafts copper and brass milk jug having an attractive unusual shaped han...
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Quality Antique Victorian Copper Watering Can
Quality antique Victorian copper watering can having a shaped swing handle with lift up lids, shaped...
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George III Antique Mahogany Tea Caddy
George III antique mahogany tea caddy having a lift up mahogany lid and opening to reveal a fitted i...
Quality Victorian Mahogany Pole Screen
Quality 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany pole screen with a needlepoint picture in a mahogany...
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Copper Jardiniere
Unusual Antique Victorian quality copper jardiniere having a scalloped shaped edge above an engraved...
Antique Victorian Quality Brass Spirit Kettle on Stand
Antique Victorian quality brass spirit kettle on stand having a quality ornate brass kettle on its o...
Unusual Small Antique George III Quality Oval Shaped Copper Kettle
Unusual small Antique George III quality oval shaped copper kettle having an unusual small Antique G...
Antique Victorian Quality Cranberry Glass Decanter
Antique Victorian quality cranberry glass decanter having an unusual rope twist glass handle and ori...
Outstanding Quality Set of 3 Antique Victorian Carved Oak Panels
Outstanding quality set of 3 antique Victorian carved oak panels having quality carved oak panels de...
A Pair Of 15" Library Globes By G & J Cary
A pair of 15" library globes By G & J Cary, dated 1826.
Standing in their original mahogany bases w...
Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy
Antique Regency quality rosewood tea caddy having a quality carved rosewood lift up top opening to r...
Two Antique Japanese Quality Imari Plates
Two antique Japanese quality Imari plates having a scalloped shaped edge and boasting wonderful hand...
Antique George III Quality Satinwood Inlaid Freestanding Champagne/Wine Cooler
Antique George III quality satinwood inlaid freestanding champagne/wine cooler having a quality sati...
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy
Antique Regency quality mahogany inlaid tea caddy having inlaid satinwood stringing, original ornat...
Antique Collection of Victorian Quality Cranberry Glass Items
Antique collection of Victorian quality cranberry glass items consisting of seven antique Victori...
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Ornate Brass Ewers
Pair of antique Victorian quality ornate brass Ewers Having quality brass foliate decoration unusual...
Unusual Large Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Engraved Glasses
Unusual large set of 4 antique Victorian quality engraved glasses having quality engraved grapes and...
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Teapoy
Antique Victorian quality rosewood teapoy having a sarcophagus shaped top with a hinged lid opening...
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Three Part Tea Set
Antique Edwardian quality silver plated three part tea set consisting of a silver plated tea pot, su...
A Superb Quality Mahogany & Brass Bucket
A fine quality Georgian oval bucket in beautifully selected and butterfly matched Cuban mahogany and...
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Engraved Tea Tray
Antique Edwardian quality silver plated engraved tea tray having a quality silver plated engraved ov...
Set of Quality Antique Victorian Solid Silver Spoons and Sugar Tongs
Set of quality antique Victorian solid silver spoons and sugar tongs in their original leather box o...
Antique Set of Three Victorian Quality Brass Fire Irons
Antique set of three Victorian quality brass fire irons consisting of a quality brass shovel, poker...
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters
Pair of antique Victorian quality cut glass decanters having the original stoppers above a shaped cu...
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Antique George III Quality Copper Coal Scuttle
Antique George III quality copper coal scuttle having a copper swing carrying handle with brass hing...
Three Antique Victorian Quality Brass Starburst Fire Irons
Three antique Victorian quality brass fire irons consisting of a quality brass shovel depicting a st...
Huge Carved Alabaster Vase
Huge floor standing carved alabaster vase, superb colours and in very good overall condition.
33" h...
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a rectangular shaped quality rosewood lift up...
Antique Victorian Miniature Doulton Three Piece Tea Set
Antique Victorian Miniature Doulton Three Piece Tea Set having a salt glaze with silver edging.
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Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Post Box
Antique George III quality mahogany inlaid post box having a serpentine shaped front lift up lid wit...
Unusual and Rare Quality Antique Regency Brass Fender with Original Fire Irons
An unusual and highly decorative Regency brass fender distinguished by its elegant proportions and t...
Antique George III Mahogany Library Steps
A fine set of antique George III mahogany library steps of compact three-step form constructed in so...
18th Century Slatted Plate Bucket
A good quality George III slatted mahogany plate bucket, in very good and original condition. 330mm...
Walnut Hanging Wall Shelves
These Walnut Hanging Wall Shelves are both elegant and rather charming. Showing elements of the Arts...
A French Mid 19Thc Verde Antico Marble Column
A French mid 19th century Verde Antico Marble column. The column consists of a circular turned top w...
Super Brass Stick Stand
A super quality Victorian brass repousse stick stand, in excellent condition throughout.
28.5" high...
Superb Victorian Brass Coal Bin
A fine quality Victorian and copper coal bin with original liner and shovel, in excellent overall co...
Top Quality Victorian Log Bin
A very good large Victorian Brass Repousse log bin, on small bun feet, in excellent overall conditi...
Rare Pair of Antique George III Outstanding Quality Mahogany Inlaid Wine Urns on Original Pedestal Cupboards
Rare pair of antique George III outstanding quality mahogany inlaid wine urns on original pedestal c...
Quality Pair Of Antique Victorian Cut Glass Decanters
Quality pair of antique Victorian cut glass decanters having the original pair of stoppers above a q...
French Signed Tapestry
A super quality Antique French tapestry, fully lined on original brass pole and signed P P Rubens Pi...
Unusual Pair of Irish Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters
Unusual pair of Irish antique Victorian quality cut glass decanters having the original quality stop...
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Quality Antique Victorian Japanese Imari Plate
Quality antique Victorian Japanese Imari plate having fantastic hand painted panels of carp swinging...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Cut Glass Claret Jug
Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated cut glass claret jug having an ornate fabulous q...
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.