miscellaneous

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  Vintage Cased Compass, English, Copper, Bronze, Maritime, Navigation Instrument

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7595

  This is a vintage cased compass. An English, copper and bronze maritime navigation instrument, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. 

  • Of pleasing weight in the hand and appealing details
  • Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout
  • Heavy copper and brass case with light polish presenting golden tones
  • Original glass dial and bright mirror plate to lid in good order

  • Hinged case lid with useful folding azimuth sight to top
  • Clear 60mm (2.25") dial displays cardinal directions with an annotated arrow needle
  • Compass needle delightfully crowned with a small blue jewel
  • Fully adjustable mechanism with two internal bubble levels, rotating by brass lever to rear

  • Larger folding sight for observing sunlight with viewing window within the case lid
  • Needle secured for transit with internal lever mechanism, activating upon lid closure
  • Engraved to lid for Stanley of London and with the Naval 'broadarrow' device, dated to 1941

  This is a pleasingly heavy vintage cased compass, with appealing details for the enthusiast or collector of navigational instruments. Delivered polished and ready to display or enjoy.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 7.5cm (3'')
  Max Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')
  Max Height: 4.5cm (1.75'')

  Dial Diameter: 60mm (2.25'')

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  £425.00

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  Antique Jardiniere Stand, Japanese, Bronze, Plant, Side Table, Edo Period, 1850

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7481

  This is an antique jardiniere stand. A Japanese, bronze planter stand or side table, dating to the Edo period, circa 1850. 

  • Wonderfully ornate jardiniere stand with strong antique Japanese taste
  • Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
  • Strikingly tapered bronze presents pleasingly weathered tones
  • Decorated with finely detailed dragon and crane relief
  • Encircling the lower half, the long, sinuous dragon enhanced with detailed scales
  • Generously sized top finished with a chased vine motif of scrolled forms

  This is a superb antique jardiniere stand, ideally suited to collectors of Japanese period furniture. From the late Edo period (1603-1868), this planter stand or side table will enhance any room and offer a striking accompaniment. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 32cm (12.5'')
  Max Depth: 32cm (12.5'')
  Max Height: 59cm (23.25'')

  Top Diameter: 28cm (11'')

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  Antique Jardiniere Stand, Japanese, Bronze, Plant, Side Table, Edo Period, 1850

  £2,450.00

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• Petite Vintage Tapestry, French, Hanging Needlepoint, The Lady And The Unicorn

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7451

  This is a petite vintage tapestry. A French, needlepoint scene depicting The Lady and the Unicorn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. 

  Of compact proportion, this tapestry is a quality recreation of the 15th century renaissance series of tapestries known as Dame a la L'icorne (The Lady and the Unicorn). A series of six, this fascinating tapestry represents the final element of the whole - A Mon Seul Desir (To My Sole Desire).

  • Ideally suited to decorative wall mounting or smaller spaces at 60cm x 47cm (23.5" x 18.5")
  • Displaying a desirably aged patina and in good order
  • Quality needlepoint tapestry, with copious decorative fascinations
  • Beautiful colour palette in shades of reds and greens a sight to behold

  • The lady and her courtier stand between a lion and the titular unicorn
  • The only piece in the series to feature a tent, bearing the motto 'A Mon Seul Desir'
  • Large fruiting trees, framed by heraldic flags standing in a bountiful garden
  • Other small animals are present, including dogs, a monkey and a small rabbit

  • Label to rear for Tapisseries du Lion and presents key details of the piece in French and English
  • Subject - The Lady and the Unicorn (To My Sole Desire); Period - end of the 15th Century
  • Dressed to the rear with folded sleeve for mounting a hanging rod

  This is a highly decorative, petite vintage tapestry with beautiful renaissance taste and appeal for collectors of Francophile or historical interest. The compact proportion affords itself to wall hanging in smaller spaces, or as a distinctive table centrepiece. Delivered ready to enjoy.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 60cm (23.5'')
  Max Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')
  Max Height: 47cm (18.5'')

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  Petite Vintage Tapestry, French, Hanging Needlepoint, The Lady And The Unicorn

  £395.00

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