{"title":"The Collector's Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated record of treasures that have passed through The Dancing Faun and found their new homes. Each piece — from antique silver and decorative arts to rare curiosities — tells its own story, now continued with a discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis archive celebrates the artistry, history, and enduring beauty of objects once displayed in our gallery. While these items are no longer available, their legacy remains, reflecting the timeless appeal and distinctive character that define The Dancing Faun.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"royal-crown-derby-candlesticks","title":"Pair of Royal Crown Derby ‘Olde Avesbury’ Porcelain \u0026 Wooden Candlesticks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExquisite Pair of Royal Crown Derby ‘Olde Avesbury’ Porcelain \u0026amp; Wooden Candlesticks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA truly stunning and collectible pair of Royal Crown Derby candlesticks, crafted in the celebrated ‘Olde Avesbury’ pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece showcases the exceptional artistry and fine craftsmanship that Royal Crown Derby is renowned for, combining luxurious porcelain with elegant wooden bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe candlesticks are adorned with vibrant birds of paradise, majestic oriental pheasants, and intricate gold detailing, creating a striking decorative effect that is both timeless and sophisticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir colorful motifs and refined gilding reflect the rich heritage of Royal Crown Derby porcelain, making them perfect for collectors, home décor enthusiasts, or as a distinguished gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether displayed on a mantelpiece, dining table, or curio cabinet, these candlesticks offer a charming blend of functionality and ornamental beauty, capturing the elegance of classic English porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration, and the gold accents remain bright and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rare opportunity to own a piece of Royal Crown Derby heritage — exquisite craftsmanship and decorative appeal in one elegant pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40423248330952,"sku":"","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-06-28_11.03.26_1a26f13a-d0b5-4dda-ad7e-c29a70246fb5.png?v=1775924358"},{"product_id":"hallmarked-sterling-silver-butter-dish-knife","title":"Vintage Pair of Hallmarked Sterling Silver Butter Dishes \u0026 Knifes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Vintage Sterling Silver Butter Dishes with Crystal Liners \u0026amp; Knives – J.B. Chatterley \u0026amp; Sons, Birmingham, 1971\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful matched pair of vintage hallmarked sterling silver butter dishes, each complete with its original cut crystal liner and hallmarked sterling silver butter knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by the respected silversmiths J.B. Chatterley \u0026amp; Sons and fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1971, these refined table pieces embody classic late-20th-century English silver design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach dish features a sleek, circular sterling silver base complemented by a finely cut crystal liner that adds both brilliance and practicality. The accompanying sterling silver butter knives complete the set, making it ideal for elegant table service or as a distinguished addition to a curated silver collection.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for formal dining, entertaining, or display, this charming dual set offers timeless sophistication and enduring craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet 1:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSterling silver butter dish\u003c\/span\u003e: Diameter 10 cm × Height 1 cm — Weight: 52 g\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCut crystal liner\u003c\/span\u003e: Diameter 7 cm × Height 1.1 cm — Weight: 78 g\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSterling silver butter knife\u003c\/span\u003e: Length 11.3 cm × Width 1.5 cm × Height 4 mm — Weight: 11 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet 2:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSterling silver butter dish\u003c\/span\u003e: Diameter 10 cm × Height 1.1 cm — Weight: 52 g\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCut crystal liner\u003c\/span\u003e: Diameter 7 cm × Height 1.1 cm — Weight: 52 g\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSterling silver butter knife:\u003c\/span\u003e Length 11 cm × Width 1.4 cm × Height 4 mm — Weight: 12 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent vintage condition with a bright finish. Silver and crystal well preserved with minimal age-related wear consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40425256091848,"sku":"","price":5495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-06-28_14.00.18.png?v=1775924114"},{"product_id":"hallmarked-sterling-silver-ring-box-holder","title":"Hallmarked Sterling Silver Ring Box Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Sterling Silver Ring Box Holder – The Victorian Ring Box Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming and finely crafted vintage sterling silver ring box holder by The Victorian Ring Box Company, celebrated for producing elegant silver keepsake pieces inspired by traditional designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelicately proportioned and beautifully detailed, this dainty miniature ring box holder features an attractive embossed design, combining decorative appeal with practical use. Its refined craftsmanship and compact form make it an ideal piece for collectors of fine silver miniatures or as a distinctive display item for jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eLength: 3.1 cm × Width: 3 cm × Height: 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 15 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e: POA\u003cbr\u003ePrivate collection piece — available strictly subject to availability. Discerning South African collectors and serious local enquiries are warmly welcomed via WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40427338072264,"sku":"","price":995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-06-28_15.05.54.png?v=1775923606"},{"product_id":"gilbert-bria-original-painting","title":"Gilbert Bria – Original Painting “Quietude”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilbert Bria – Original Painting “Quietude”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Quietude\u003cbr\u003eSize: 15\" x 31\" (79 x 39 cm)\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: J8108\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eBorn in 1933 in Cannes, France, Gilbert Bria is celebrated for his evocative and sophisticated compositions that have captured the attention of collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBria began exhibiting his work in 1958, and by 1963, he had exhibited alongside luminaries such as Jean Cocteau, Jean Lurçat, Pablo Picasso, and Francis Picabia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the 1960s and 1970s, Bria’s work was widely exhibited across France, later extending to Switzerland, Italy, and the USA. 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The style was particularly associated with workshops in Germany and Czechoslovakia, where hand-setting of individual marcasite stones into silver mounts was carried out to a high standard of craft. Pieces of this type were produced for the European and export markets and remain actively collected today for their graphic quality and the labour-intensive nature of their construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch is formed as two conjoined lozenge-shaped panels in sterling silver, set overall with individually bezel-set marcasite stones and centred on a radiating sunburst motif. From the centre point, engraved lines extend outward in a spoke pattern across both panels, with the marcasite fill organised to follow and reinforce the radiating geometry. Around the outer edge of each panel, and flanking the central junction, eleven round black cabochon stones — consistent with onyx — are set in raised silver collets, providing a bold tonal contrast to the metallic grey of the marcasite ground. The outer border of each panel is scalloped in a gentle wave, softening what would otherwise be a strictly rectilinear form. The brooch pin is fitted to the reverse. Hallmarked 925.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne marcasite stone is absent. The remaining stones are all present and secure. The silver shows age-consistent oxidation in the recessed areas, which serves to increase the contrast and legibility of the design. 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This distinguished piece includes its original Bristol blue glass liner and a finely matched sterling silver salt spoon hallmarked by Roberts \u0026amp; Dore, Birmingham, 1937, offering a complete and historically authentic set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver salt cellar exhibits refined craftsmanship, with elegant proportions and a delicately hinged lid, perfectly complementing the deep, richly coloured blue glass liner. A true collector’s piece, this set embodies both the charm of early 20th-century English silver and the practical beauty of fine tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSilver Salt Cellar\u003c\/span\u003e: Length 6.5 cm × Width 4.7 cm × Height 7.2 cm | 49 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlue Glass Liner\u003c\/span\u003e: Diameter 3.8 cm × Height 3 cm | 30 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSalt Spoon\u003c\/span\u003e: Length 6.9 cm × Width 1.6 cm × Height 9 mm | 6 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e: POA\u003cbr\u003ePrivate collection piece — available strictly subject to availability. 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Makers competed not only in form but in surface decoration, and the result was a class of objects that combined practical function with a high degree of ornamental ambition. The Neoclassical Revival style — drawing on the decorative language of the late eighteenth century — found especially strong expression in this form, with swags, bellflowers, acanthus scrollwork, and foliate cartouches applied with clarity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example, bearing the mark W M H \u0026amp; S and serial number 0706, is a well-executed piece of that tradition. The body is oval in section with straight sides, raised on a separate conforming stand supported by four ball feet. A beaded border defines both the upper rim of the barrel and the edge of the stand, neatly framing the engraved field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is fully engraved — cut into the surface rather than pressed — and covers the exterior in a continuous, cohesive design. Scrolling acanthus foliage occupies the upper register, from which swag garlands and bellflower chains descend, centred on foliate cartouches. The engraving is crisp, even in depth, and remains sharp throughout. The domed hinged lid continues the engraved scheme and is finished with a turned finial set on a beaded collar. The lid opens cleanly and sits flush when closed. The interior remains plain silver plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece measures 21cm in length, 17cm in width, and 18cm in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is good to very good. There is minor plating wear at natural high points consistent with age and use. There are no dents, splits, or structural faults. The engraving remains clear and undamaged, and the hinge functions correctly. 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By the mid-nineteenth century, Exeter silver production was in its final chapter, and the city’s output — always more modest in volume than London or Birmingham — had a distinctive provincial character that sets it apart from the metropolitan mainstream. Thomas Stone, working from 36 High Street, Exeter, was among the city’s recorded silversmiths of the period. A fiddle-pattern ladle of this type represents the practical working end of Victorian silver — functional, well-made, and fully hallmarked, intended for daily use at a household table of standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ladle follows the fiddle pattern, with a tapering stem widening to a shaped terminal with rounded shoulders. The bowl is deep and oval with a plain polished interior. The terminal face is engraved with an armorial crest depicting a phoenix rising from flames on a wreath, rendered with fine detail and depth — a confident mark of a household of some social position. 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One perfect afternoon tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something quietly luxurious about lifting a gold spoon to stir your tea — and these beautifully crafted Eetrite 24-carat gold plated teaspoons deliver exactly that feeling, every single time. A set of six, presented in their original gold-lined presentation box and photographed here amongst roses that could have been painted onto the porcelain themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach spoon is a small work of decorative art in its own right. The bowls are generous and deeply cupped, catching the warm light with a rich golden gleam. The handles are elaborately worked in an ornate Rococo-inspired relief — flowing scrollwork, rose motifs, and foliate detail covering every surface in the tradition of the finest European table silverware. Set into the centre of each handle is a fine oval porcelain medallion, painted with a soft pink rose on a pure white ground and framed within an intricate gold surround — romantic, delicate, and entirely charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEetrite is one of South Africa's most respected and enduring cutlery brands, synonymous with quality table silverware that has graced South African homes for generations. 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Made for a proper cup of tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something deeply personal about a named china pattern — and Royal Albert's Sweetheart Roses \"Patricia\" is one of the most romantic and sought-after in the beloved Sweetheart Roses Series of Six. Each pattern in the series was given a woman's name, and Patricia — with her great, voluptuous deep crimson roses rendered in the most painterly and naturalistic style Royal Albert ever produced — is widely considered the most dramatically beautiful of them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a single bone china trio — teacup, saucer and side plate — in genuinely lovely used condition, and it is being offered individually, making it a rare opportunity to acquire this specific named pattern as a standalone piece for a collector, a single place setting, or a gift of uncommon charm and meaning for someone called Patricia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design is immediately arresting. Each piece carries full-blown deep crimson roses of extraordinary size and presence — not the dainty scattered rosebuds of lesser patterns, but great dramatic blooms painted with real depth and dimension, their petals shifting from deep burgundy-crimson at the centres to softer rose and blush at the edges, surrounded by richly painted dark green foliage with detailed, naturalistic leaf rendering. The roses are large enough and boldly enough placed that they command each piece entirely — this is not background decoration but foreground drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cup is a particularly fine example of mid-century Royal Albert craftsmanship. The form is a generous, wide-mouthed shape with gently angled sides — comfortable to hold and elegant in profile — with a gracefully curved handle finished in bright gold. The cup sits on a richly gilded pedestal foot — visible to beautiful effect in the photographs — a detail that gives this particular shape a grandeur and formality that elevates it above the ordinary. The interior of the cup is white bone china with a single rose bud sprig as a charming surprise for the drinker. The saucer and side plate carry the full rose arrangement across their surfaces with gold scalloped edges completing each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe backstamp — clearly photographed and fully legible — reads: Sweetheart Roses — ROYAL ALBERT — Bone China — England — Series of Six — \"Patricia\" confirming the pattern name, series, and the prestigious Royal Albert England designation consistent with mid-20th century production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn honest condition note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis trio is in good used condition and presents beautifully — the bone china body is clean and bright throughout with no chips, cracks or crazing on any piece. There is some gilding loss to the gold edges — consistent with gentle use over the decades — and some light surface scratch marks visible on close inspection, clearly shown in the photographs. 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South African art history in crushed marble.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are collectables, and then there are pieces that occupy an entirely different category — objects that carry within them the vision, the hand and the soul of a genuine artist. This is one of those pieces. Pablo is a rare and highly collectable crushed marble sculpture by celebrated South African artist John Biccard, and he is, by all accounts, one of the most personal works the artist ever created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePablo is a shepherd boy — one of John Biccard's earliest and most beloved characters — and he is widely believed to be a self-portrait of the artist himself. To own Pablo is therefore not merely to own a sculpture. It is to own a fragment of John Biccard's own self-image, rendered in his distinctive medium and unmistakable hand at the beginning of what would become a remarkable and enduring artistic career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe figure reclines in a posture of relaxed ease and contemplative calm — stretched out, weight resting forward on crossed arms, legs extended behind, head turned slightly to one side with an expression of quiet intelligence and gentle amusement. It is a pose that communicates character immediately — this is not a passive decorative object but a fully realised personality frozen mid-thought, mid-rest, mid-story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe surface work is extraordinary. Biccard's signature style — the intricate incised patterning that covers the figure's clothing and limbs — is rendered here with exceptional detail and care. Flowing spiral motifs sweep across the legs and body, segmented panel forms define the arms and shoulders, and finely worked hair and facial detail bring the face to vivid life. The crushed marble medium gives the surface a warm, matte, almost tactile quality — somewhere between stone and bone in its visual character — that photographs beautifully and presents with quiet authority in any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking closely at the detailed face photographs, the modelling of Pablo's features is genuinely impressive — strong brows, clear eyes, a well-defined nose and a slight suggestion of a knowing smile — a face with real personality and presence. The helmet or cap he wears — decorated with ram's horns in Biccard's characteristic mythological style — adds a layer of narrative and symbolic depth that rewards careful looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base is signed, confirming the piece's provenance. The name of a previous owner — Nico Heyns — is also inscribed to the underside, as clearly visible in the base photograph. This in no way affects the condition, integrity or value of the sculpture and is simply part of its personal history and provenance chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout John Biccard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Biccard is one of South Africa's most distinctive and collectable sculptors, known for his deeply personal cast characters rendered in crushed marble — a medium he has made entirely his own. His figures occupy a unique space between folk art, fine art and narrative sculpture, combining mythological references, personal biography and extraordinary craft skill. 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Royal Albert at its most generous and grand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are tea sets, and then there are tea sets that transform an ordinary afternoon into an occasion. This magnificent Royal Albert Old English Rose part tea service is firmly in the second category — a substantial, beautifully preserved collection of fine English bone china that is ready to dress a table for six with the full grandeur that only Royal Albert at its finest can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pattern is Old English Rose — and it is important to distinguish this from Royal Albert's more commonly seen designs. Where other patterns scatter roses as accent motifs, Old English Rose commits entirely — great, voluptuous blooms in deep crimson and soft blush pink arranged in an unbroken garland that encircles every single piece from edge to edge, flower following flower in an abundant, exuberant wreath of colour and life. The roses themselves are rendered with extraordinary painterly depth — deep burgundy-crimson at the hearts, softening to warm pink and blush at the outer petals, set against richly painted bright green foliage. 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This is exceptionally rare in a set of this age and completeness, and it speaks directly to how carefully these pieces have been kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Albert Bone China England backstamp — with the distinctive green crown mark clearly visible in the photograph provided — confirms the prestigious English provenance and quality of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Royal Albert Old English Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld English Rose is one of Royal Albert's most dramatic and collectible patterns — less commonly encountered than Old Country Roses and significantly more striking for the sheer abundance and scale of its rose garland design. 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Gilding mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwenty-one pieces. Six place settings. One magnificent cake plate. And roses — roses everywhere, in the most generous garland Royal Albert ever painted. 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This is the kind you don't walk away from.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the world stopped to watch the wedding of the century, Charles Frodsham \u0026amp; Co — London's most distinguished clockmakers and holders of the Royal Warrant — marked the occasion with one of the most refined commemorative timepieces ever produced. Forty-four years later, this is your opportunity to own one of the finest surviving examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis magnificent hallmarked sterling silver carriage clock was commissioned exclusively to commemorate the marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer on 29th July 1981. 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The ornate carrying handle is pierced with a row of three hearts, a quietly romantic detail entirely in keeping with the spirit of the commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBevelled glass panels on all four sides and the top offer a full view of the gleaming brass movement within — a pleasure to observe from every angle. The clock winds, runs, and keeps excellent time, and presents in near-mint condition that speaks to a lifetime of careful, appreciative ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrucially, this example is offered as a complete set: the original Prince of Wales feathers winding key — a collector's piece in its own right — together with the original fitted presentation case and certificate of authenticity. Complete examples of this quality are exceptionally difficult to find. Most appear on the market missing the key, the case, or the certificate — often all three. This is not one of those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith collector demand for Princess Diana memorabilia remaining as strong as ever, this clock represents not only a thing of great beauty and craftsmanship, but a sound and tangible investment in a piece of history that simply cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Charles Frodsham \u0026amp; Co, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasion: Royal Wedding of HRH Prince of Wales \u0026amp; Lady Diana Spencer, 29th July 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Limited to 1,000 worldwide — this example No. 265\/1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hallmarked sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Near mint, fully working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Original Prince of Wales feathers winding key, original fitted presentation case \u0026amp; certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: Maker's mark, lion passant (sterling), date letter visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePieces like this surface rarely, and complete examples in this condition even more so. 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This is one of those.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew names in English bone china carry the quiet authority of Royal Albert, and among their many celebrated patterns, Lady Hamilton stands apart — rich, romantic, and increasingly difficult to find in the condition this example presents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a substantial 6–8 cup teapot in the Lady Hamilton pattern, crafted in fine bone china and bearing the full Royal Albert backstamp confirming manufacture in England. The pattern itself is a masterclass in Rococo-inspired design: a deep crimson ground richly detailed with dark lacework, framed by sweeping burnished gold scrollwork and punctuated by cartouche panels hand-decorated with sprays of garden roses, tulips, and mixed blooms in pink, yellow, and violet. The gold laurel border at the shoulder and the gilded finial and handle detailing complete a piece that feels entirely at home in both a serious collection and an elegant home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe condition is, quite simply, exceptional. There are no chips, no cracks, and no crazing anywhere on the body, lid, spout, or handle. The gilding is pristine — bright, unscuffed, and showing none of the wear that so commonly afflicts vintage bone china of this quality and age. The interior is clean. The lid fits perfectly. This is the kind of condition that takes decades of careful keeping to maintain, and it shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLady Hamilton is a discontinued Royal Albert pattern, meaning no new examples are being produced and the pool of available pieces shrinks with time. 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Central to this success is the work of a small group of sculptors whose names are closely associated with particular themes. Javier Molina is among the most respected of these, particularly known for his ballet compositions, which combine technical precision with a strong sense of narrative and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for Practice is a limited edition issued in a worldwide run of 3,000 examples, this piece being number 919. The base carries the blue Lladró backstamp — Hand Made in Spain, © DAISA 2010 — together with the incised signature of the sculptor, Javier Molina, and that of the decorator, Paula Martí. The presence of both signatures marks this as a fully documented and carefully finished example. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures two young ballerinas in a moment of quiet preparation. One sits on a Louis XVI-style settee, her legs drawn up as she adjusts a ballet slipper, her posture inward and focused. She wears a pale leotard with a pale blue tutu base, the folds rendered with a convincing sense of weight and movement. Behind her, a second figure leans lightly across the back of the settee, her arms resting along the top rail as she looks down in easy companionship. She is dressed in a pale blue long-sleeved leotard and skirt, her hair gathered neatly in a bun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe settee itself is fully realised: teal quilted upholstery rendered in textured relief, set within a gilt frame featuring a central rose cartouche, scrolling arms, and fluted tapering legs with gilt banding. The modelling throughout is of a high standard — hands, feet, and facial features are carefully defined, while the flesh tones are built up with the subtle tonal gradation characteristic of Lladró’s finest work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is mint. There are no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. 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These two brought the whole street with them\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an exceptional and rare matching pair, depicting two of the most evocative street trades of the era. The first figure shows a woman — 'Sand' — dressed in a richly hand-painted skirt of red, green, and blue stripes, a white apron, and a bonnet, standing beside her laden donkey with a characteristic confidence. She carries what appears to be a circular sand mould, with bulging sacks packed either side of the animal's back — sand being an essential household commodity in the Victorian era, used for scouring, cleaning, and strewing floors. The second figure depicts a man — 'Beesums' — standing beside his own donkey, his coat hand-decorated with colourful floral embroidery detail, selling the humble but indispensable besoms: traditional brooms made by binding bundles of rushes or heather to a wooden pole. The bundles are clearly rendered hanging from the animal's saddle and stacked at his feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth figures are modelled in the classic Staffordshire manner — boldly conceived, flat-backed, and decorated in the bright, naive hand-painted palette that defines the best mid-Victorian Staffordshire work. The white-glazed donkeys, the vivid colour accents, and the broad oval bases are all entirely consistent with production from the Staffordshire Potteries in the 1850s–1860s. The naive charm of the modelling — particularly the expressive, boldly painted faces — is entirely typical of the period and enormously appealing to the modern collector's eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe condition is genuinely impressive for pieces of this age. Both figures are free of chips and cracks, retaining their structural integrity completely. Age-related crazing is present throughout the glaze, as is entirely expected and appropriate in pieces of this vintage, and in no way detracts from their character or display quality. The hand-painted decoration retains strong, vivid colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatching pairs of named Staffordshire street vendor figures with their donkeys are considerably harder to find than the more commonly seen portrait or animal subjects, and a pair in this state of preservation represents a genuinely noteworthy find for any serious collector of Victorian ceramics or social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Antique Staffordshire pottery figural group — matching pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubjects: 'Sand' (female street vendor) and 'Beesums' (male street vendor), each with donkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Circa mid-1800s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: No chips or cracks; age-related crazing present throughout, consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Hand-painted in original polychrome palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Victorian street traders, two very patient donkeys, and about 170 years of quietly excellent company — off to exactly the right home.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44996091019464,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_54d611e5-1d86-416e-bf3f-6563607df138.png?v=1775904098"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-moss-rose-harlequin-unnamed-pattern-rare-21-piece-bone-china-tea-set-made-in-england-excellent-condition","title":"Royal Albert 'Moss Rose' Harlequin Unnamed Pattern | Rare 21-Piece Bone China Tea Set | Made in England | Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert 'Moss Rose' Harlequin Unnamed Pattern | Rare 21-Piece Bone China Tea Set | Made in England | Excellent Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is something genuinely joyful about a well-assembled harlequin tea set — the deliberate mixing of colours, the sense that someone, somewhere, put real thought into creating something that felt alive on a table. This Royal Albert example does exactly that, and does it with the kind of quiet elegance that only fine English bone china can carry off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a rare and complete 21-piece harlequin tea set in an unnamed Moss Rose pattern by Royal Albert, made in England, and assembled in a carefully chosen palette of soft pastel pink, mint turquoise, butter yellow, cream, pale green, and powder blue. Complete harlequin sets of this kind — particularly in this pattern and with this number of pieces intact — are genuinely uncommon on the secondary market, and a full 21-piece service is all the more so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe set comprises six trios — each consisting of a cup, saucer, and side plate — with every trio presented in its own distinct pastel colour, the cups white-lined within and decorated with a delicate sprig of Moss Roses in pink and green with touches of blue forget-me-not. The colour is carried on the exterior of each cup, the face of each saucer, and the border of each side plate, all finished with a fine gold gilt edge that ties the whole ensemble together with understated elegance. Alongside the trios sits a large milk jug in soft mint, a generous open sugar bowl in pale cream-yellow with the Moss Rose motif blooming inside, and a large handled cake plate in pale green with a central pink-ground medallion framing a full Moss Rose spray — the kind of piece that anchors an afternoon tea table beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe overall condition of the set is excellent throughout. There are no chips, cracks, or crazing on any piece, and the gilding is pristine — an increasingly rare thing to find on a set that has clearly been used and loved. One honest note: the milk jug carries a small 1cm hairline to its rim, which is disclosed in full and is visible only on close inspection. 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This particular piece has also lived a life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast, chased, engraved and hallmarked in London in 1824 — two hundred years ago — this is a sterling silver teapot of quite exceptional quality and historical significance, bearing the maker's mark of Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard: arguably the most distinguished silversmithing partnership in early nineteenth century Britain, and a firm whose lineage can be traced back to Anthony Nelme's workshop of circa 1680 — making it the longest continuous lineage of any manufacturing silversmith in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRebecca Emes formed the partnership with Edward Barnard in 1808, following the death of her husband, and the firm saw a significant boom in production under her guidance. The firm was one of the largest working in their period, with wide connections in the trade — supplying plate to Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, the Royal Goldsmiths themselves. 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The elegant high-arching handle retains its original ivory heat insulators, correctly fitted with the two-pin configuration required by period convention, and the entire handle spine is decorated with cast acanthus leaf and floral relief work of the highest order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body carries a presentation engraving that adds a layer of social history entirely its own:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003ePresented to Charles O. Cox, Esq. by his Staff — June 1922\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is a piece that was already nearly a century old when it was chosen as a gift worthy of a gentleman from those who served him — a mark of the esteem in which both the recipient and the silver itself were held. The identity of Charles O. 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Formed from the fossilised resin of ancient forests that once stretched across northern Europe some forty to fifty million years ago, it carries within its warm, glowing depths a visual complexity that no gemstone can replicate — an internal landscape of shifting reds, golds, and deep cognac tones, each piece entirely unique to itself. The amber set into this brooch is a particularly fine example: a large, generously domed natural Baltic amber cabochon of rich cognac and burnt orange, alive with characteristic flame-like inclusions and internal variations that catch the light differently from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe setting is equally considered. Cast in sterling silver in the unmistakable vocabulary of the Art Nouveau movement — the style that swept European decorative arts from the 1890s through to approximately 1910 — the surround frames the amber in an open, asymmetric composition of flowing stems, elongated leaves, and small berry-like beads. The metalwork is confident and well-executed, with the characteristic Art Nouveau quality of appearing organic rather than constructed — as though the silver grew around the stone of its own accord. The pierced surround gives the piece a lightness and openness that belies its generous proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 45mm in diameter and weighing 15 grams, this is a brooch of real presence — substantial enough to anchor a lapel, collar, or scarf with genuine authority, yet refined enough in its execution to wear with elegance rather than statement. The reverse carries a sturdy pin fitting in good working order. 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Produced during the height of the Victorian era, when the art of the English silversmith and plater reached its most accomplished domestic expression, this set carries all the hallmarks of quality production from that period: generous proportions, confident decoration, and a warm, lustrous finish that speaks to both the quality of the original plating and the care with which it has been kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe set comprises a large teapot, a lidded milk jug, and a wide open sugar bowl — the three-piece format that formed the backbone of the Victorian tea service and remains the most versatile and useful configuration for actual use today. All three pieces share a unified decorative scheme of half-reeded fluting rising from the base, separated from the smooth upper body by a crisp beaded border — a combination thoroughly characteristic of the late Victorian period and executed here with considerable sharpness and depth. The reeding catches light beautifully, creating a shifting interplay of bright and shadow as the pieces are turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe teapot is a particularly fine example of the form — broad and low in the body with a gracefully elongated spout, a hinged domed lid surmounted by an ebonised finial, and an ebonised angular handle with silver-plated mounts at top and bottom. The lidded milk jug echoes the teapot's proportions on a smaller scale, with its own hinged lid, matching ebonised finial and handle, and the same beaded reeded decoration around the lower body. The sugar bowl, open and twin-handled with squared angular handles in the period manner, presents a generous capacity and a wonderfully decorative profile from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe detail that elevates this set considerably above ordinary Victorian plated ware is the gilded interior applied to all three pieces. The teapot interior, the milk jug interior, and the sugar bowl interior are all finished in warm gold gilding — a feature associated with better-quality Victorian production, both for its protective qualities and its visual richness. The sugar bowl interior, in particular, is a delight: the gilded reeding radiates outward from a central boss in a pattern that is genuinely beautiful in its own right. The milk jug lid reveals a similarly gilded and fluted inner surface of considerable elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe condition throughout is excellent for pieces of this age and character. The silver plating shows no loss — an increasingly rare thing to find in Victorian plated ware, where wear to high points and edges is the norm. Surface marks are minimal and entirely consistent with age and working history. This set has clearly been polished and preserved with understanding and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Antique Victorian silver plated 3-piece tea set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: Teapot, lidded milk jug, open twin-handled sugar bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Half-reeded fluting with beaded border; ebonised finials and handles on teapot and milk jug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Gilded throughout on all three pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — no plating loss, minimal surface marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA set like this has already outlasted several generations of owners — and shows every sign of outlasting several more. 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