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Vintage Silver 'Dorcas' Thimble Made in Chester by Charles Horner. Vintage Silver 'Dorcas' Thimble Made in Chester by Charles Horner.

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Vintage Silver 'Dorcas' Thimble Made in Chester by Charles Horner.

£38.00

A 'Dorcas' Thimble is a steel lined silver thimble made by the famous Charles Horner. Two Birmingham companies produced their own versions, naming them 'Dreema' and 'Doris'. It is simply decorated with a repeated dot motif and is in excellent condition. How lovely to think...

5 different wooden lace bobbins, all different shapes and patterns stand in a solid rectangular pale wood block with a horizonyal striped effect. Found Objects Sculpture

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Found Objects Sculpture

£45.00

Handmade exclusively for us here at Smithsonia, this little work of art is a celebration of the simple beauty of objects from domestic life in days gone by. It has been crafted from antique and vintage lace-making bobbins set onto a base of birch ply...

5 different wooden lace bobbins, all different shapes and patterns stand in a solid rectangular pale wood block with a horizontal striped effect. Found Objects Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

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Found Objects Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

£45.00

Handmade exclusively for us here at Smithsonia, this little work of art is a celebration of the simple beauty of objects from domestic life in days gone by. It has been crafted from antique and vintage lace-making bobbins set onto a base of birch ply...

5 different wooden lace bobbins, all different shapes and patterns stand in a solid rectangular pale wood block. Wooden Desk Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

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Wooden Desk Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

£45.00

Handmade exclusively for us here at Smithsonia, this little work of art is a celebration of the simple beauty of objects from domestic life in days gone by. It has been crafted from antique and vintage lace-making bobbins set onto a base of solid oak...

5 different wooden lace bobbins, all different shapes and patterns stand in a solid rectangular pale wood block. Desk Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

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Desk Sculpture With Lacemaking Bobbins.

£45.00

Handmade exclusively for us here at Smithsonia, this little work of art is a celebration of the simple beauty of objects from domestic life in days gone by. It has been crafted from antique and vintage lace-making bobbins set onto a base of solid oak...

Vintage Silver Topped Glass Sugar Shaker,  Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1926. Vintage Silver Topped Glass Sugar Shaker,  Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1926.

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Vintage Silver Topped Glass Sugar Shaker, Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1926.

£64.00

This elegant glass sugar shaker has a high polished sterling silver top. It was hallmarked in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter in 1926. A stylish example of why Birmingham has now been granted World Craft City status. It would make a lovely gift for someone who...

A brightly polished silver pot with a hinged lid and lined with a royal blue glass liner. The pot is oval in shape and has an elegant handle on one side with scrolls where it joins the pot. There is a central knob on the lid.
The pot is decorated with detailed repeated pierced shapes around the top and bottom of the pot. The hallmark is clearly visible on one side of the pot. Antique Silver Condiment Pot with Glass Liner, Hallmarked Sheffield 1921.

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Antique Silver Condiment Pot with Glass Liner, Hallmarked Sheffield 1921.

£168.00

Grace your dining table with a touch of elegance from the 1920s.  This beautiful silver condiment container with its original blue glass liner has elegance in abundance; with lovely detail, from the pierced pattern around the top and bottom, the stripes on the scrolled handle,...

Wooden Chess Set and  Hand Crafted Board. Wooden Chess Set and  Hand Crafted Board.

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Wooden Chess Set and Hand Crafted Board.

£195.00

A very handsome quality chess set with a finely crafted board. The board is new, a competition size board finely hand-crafted in Birmingham. It is made  principally from Birch, the black squares having been stained, and the frame is Ash. It is finished with a...

Wooden Chess Set with Handmade Board. Wooden Chess Set with Handmade Board.

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Wooden Chess Set with Handmade Board.

£170.00

A very attractive quality wooden chess set with a finely crafted board. The board is new, finely hand-crafted in Birmingham. It is made principally from Birch, the black squares having been stained, and the frame is Ash. It is finished with a Liberon Wax polish. It...

Vintage Staunton Wooden Chess Set with Handmade Board. Vintage Staunton Wooden Chess Set with Handmade Board.

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Vintage Staunton Wooden Chess Set with Handmade Board.

£158.00

A very attractive quality wooden chess set with a finely crafted board. The board is new, finely hand-crafted in Birmingham. It is made principally from Birch, the black squares having been stained, and the frame is Oak. It is finished with a Liberon Wax polish.  The...

Set of black and beige chess pieces on a light background Wooden St George's Chess Set and  Hand Crafted Board.

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Wooden St George's Chess Set and Hand Crafted Board.

£148.00

A very handsome quality chess set with a finely crafted board. The board is new, finely hand-crafted in Birmingham. It is made from Birch and Oak, the black squares having been stained.  It is finished with a Liberon Wax polish. The wooden St George's chess...

Clear glass bottle with silver lid on a beige background Antique Silver Topped Glass Pot,  Hallmarked in London, 1843.

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Antique Silver Topped Glass Pot, Hallmarked in London, 1843.

£68.00

An elegant antique to bring a touch of history and style to your home. This handsome glass pot, with a 'Lighthouse' design, has a high polished sterling silver top, with ornate cut-out patterns. It was hallmarked in London in 1843 by Edward, John and William...

Five Art Deco Silver Topped Glass Pots,  Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1934 Five Art Deco Silver Topped Glass Pots,  Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1934

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Five Art Deco Silver Topped Glass Pots, Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1934

£195.00

Bring the style and elegance of a bygone era to your home with this beautiful collection of five silver-topped glass pots. Each bottle is of a different size and shape, but they share the same engine-turned decoration to the silver tops, and a beautifully engraved...

Pewter Cactus Key Ring. Pewter Cactus Key Ring.

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Pewter Cactus Key Ring.

£16.95

A solid pewter key ring, handmade in Devon, England. This is an ideal gift, stylish yet practical, it's perfect for your new home keys! The cactus is 5cm long and 3 cm wide. It comes on a strong split-ring fitting. Will be delivered in a...

Keychain with a silver spiral shell charm on a light wood surface Pewter Shell Key Ring.

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Pewter Shell Key Ring.

£16.95

A solid pewter key ring, handmade in Devon, England. This is an ideal gift, stylish yet practical, it's perfect for your house keys, and to remind you of long summer beach days! The shell has a lovely solid weight, is 2.7 cm long and 2.1...

Handmade 'Kiriko' Design Pewter Photograph Frame ( 7" x 5" Picture). Handmade 'Kiriko' Design Pewter Photograph Frame ( 7" x 5" Picture).

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Handmade 'Kiriko' Design Pewter Photograph Frame ( 7" x 5" Picture).

£69.95

This stylish cast pewter photo frame, handmade in Devon, has an attractive design inspired by the Japanese art of engraving featuring subtle geometric flowers. A wonderful way to display a treasured photograph, this hand-crafted frame would be a perfect gift for weddings, birthdays or anniversaries....

Handmade 'Birds' Design Pewter Photograph Frame for 6" x 4" Picture. Handmade 'Birds' Design Pewter Photograph Frame for 6" x 4" Picture.

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Handmade 'Birds' Design Pewter Photograph Frame for 6" x 4" Picture.

£54.95

This stylish cast pewter photo frame, handmade in Devon, featuring pretty birds, leaves and flowers A wonderful way to display the most precious of your photographs, the frame would make a lovely gift for birthdays, weddings or anniversaries. This frame takes a 6" x 4"...

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1904. Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1904.

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Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1904.

£72.00

These lovely little antique cases were used to keep matches in, to keep them dry and to have them to hand when they were needed. Nowadays they can be worn as a striking locket pendant, or can make gorgeous little keepsakes Hallmarked in Birmingham in...

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Chester, 1903. Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Chester, 1903.

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Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Hallmarked Chester, 1903.

£115.00

These exquisite little hinged cases were originally made in response to the invention of friction matches, to keep them in, to keep them dry and to have them to hand when they were needed. Nowadays they can be worn as an unusual locket pendant, or...