{"title":"The Collector's Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003eA record of pieces that have been sold through The Dancing Faun Antiques. They are no longer available, but together they offer a glimpse into the shop’s history and the silver, porcelain and decorative arts that have passed through our hands. If you are searching for something similar, you are welcome to contact us on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"royal-crown-derby-candlesticks","title":"Royal Crown Derby | 'Olde Avesbury' | Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks on Wooden Bases","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Crown Derby | 'Olde Avesbury' | Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks on Wooden Bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirds of paradise and long-tailed birds in colour and gold, raised on wood.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlde Avesbury is a Royal Crown Derby pattern of dramatic birds with long, trailing feathers, embellished in gold; it comes from an original pattern book in the Royal Crown Derby archives noted as 1932. This pair of candlesticks carries the pattern in porcelain on wooden bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe candlesticks are decorated with brightly coloured exotic birds and gold detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or restoration, and the gold accents are bright and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Crown Derby, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Olde Avesbury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain, on wooden bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — no chips, cracks or restoration; gilding bright and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matching pair in Royal Crown Derby's Olde Avesbury pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe patterned porcelain rises from its wooden bases, with colour and gilding carried across both candlesticks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","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":"J.B. Chatterley \u0026 Sons | Pair of Sterling Silver Butter Dishes with Cut Crystal Liners \u0026 Knives | Birmingham 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ.B. Chatterley \u0026amp; Sons | Pair of Sterling Silver Butter Dishes with Cut Crystal Liners \u0026amp; Knives | Birmingham 1971\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo small dishes, two liners, two knives — butter for both ends of the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.B. Chatterley \u0026amp; Sons was established in Birmingham by John Bishop Chatterley, who first made glass and japanned goods before turning to silver and electroplated wares by 1894.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matched pair of sterling silver butter dishes is hallmarked for Birmingham, 1971. Each dish has a circular sterling silver base holding a cut crystal liner, and each comes with its own hallmarked sterling silver butter knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair is in excellent condition with a bright finish. The silver and crystal are well preserved, with minimal age-related wear consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: J.B. Chatterley \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: Dishes Birmingham, 1971; knives hallmarked sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver, with cut crystal liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Pair — two dishes, two liners, two knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — bright finish; minimal age-related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet 1:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver butter dish: Diameter 10 cm × Height 1 cm — Weight: 52 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut crystal liner: Diameter 7 cm × Height 1.1 cm — Weight: 78 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver butter knife: Length 11.3 cm × Width 1.5 cm × Height 4 mm — Weight: 11 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet 2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver butter dish: Diameter 10 cm × Height 1.1 cm — Weight: 52 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut crystal liner: Diameter 7 cm × Height 1.1 cm — Weight: 52 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver butter knife: Length 11 cm × Width 1.4 cm × Height 4 mm — Weight: 12 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of dishes from one maker and one year, each with its own liner and knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo dishes, two crystal liners and two knives, still arranged as a pair.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","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":"The Victorian Ring Box Company | Hallmarked Sterling Silver Miniature Ring Box | Embossed Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Victorian Ring Box Company | Hallmarked Sterling Silver Miniature Ring Box | Embossed Decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very small box, made to hold a single ring.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dainty miniature ring box is made in hallmarked sterling silver, with embossed decoration, and carries the maker's mark of The Victorian Ring Box Company. It measures 3.1 cm in length and weighs 15 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring box is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: The Victorian Ring Box Company (maker's mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver, hallmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Embossed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Length 3.1 cm × Width 3 cm × Height 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hallmarked sterling silver miniature ring box with embossed decoration and The Victorian Ring Box Company's maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall enough for one ring, which is rather the point.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","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 | ‘Quietude’ | Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilbert Bria | ‘Quietude’ | Original Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA painting called Quietude asks the room around it to lower its voice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilbert Bria was born in Cannes in 1933 and began exhibiting in 1958. His paintings include still lifes, seascapes and landscapes, examples of which have appeared at auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuietude is an original painting by Bria, a calm, contemplative composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Gilbert Bria (born Cannes, 1933)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Quietude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Original painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference number: J8108 (as recorded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 38 × 79 cm (approximately 15 × 31 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA titled original painting by Gilbert Bria, with a restrained, contemplative character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome paintings fill a room; this one quietens it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40427367268552,"sku":"","price":21950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-06-28_15.14.51.png?v=1775923518"},{"product_id":"royal-standard-coffee-set","title":"Royal Standard | 'Brown Eyed Susan' | 15-Piece Bone China Coffee Set | England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Standard | 'Brown Eyed Susan' | 15-Piece Bone China Coffee Set | England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrown Eyed Susan, laid out for six.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Standard was a trade name of Chapmans (Longton) Ltd, founded in 1916 as a subsidiary of Thomas C. Wild \u0026amp; Sons, the makers of Royal Albert. Chapmans worked from the Albert Works in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, and used Royal Standard bone china marks from about 1930 until the business closed in 1966. Brown Eyed Susan is one of its floral patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comprises six coffee cups, six saucers, a coffee pot, a creamer and an open sugar bowl — fifteen pieces in all. Each piece carries the Brown Eyed Susan floral pattern in warm tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or restoration. There is light surface wear consistent with careful use. Please view all photos, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Standard (Chapmans (Longton) Ltd), England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Brown Eyed Susan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 15 — six coffee cups, six saucers, coffee pot, creamer and open sugar bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — no chips, cracks or restoration; light surface wear consistent with careful use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete fifteen-piece Brown Eyed Susan coffee set for six, with its coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix cups, one pot and a pattern that keeps them together.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40427400003784,"sku":"","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-06-28_15.20.00.png?v=1775923272"},{"product_id":"marcasite-brooch","title":"Sterling Silver | Art Deco Marcasite \u0026 Black Cabochon Brooch | Double Panel | c.1920s–1930s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling Silver | Art Deco Marcasite \u0026amp; Black Cabochon Brooch | Double Panel | c.1920s–1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art Deco period asked jewellery to do something quite specific — to look as though geometry itself had decided to be decorative\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcasite jewellery in sterling silver reached its most concentrated period of production in the 1920s and 1930s, when the combination of iron pyrite stones and oxidised silver became the defining material language of affordable Art Deco ornament. 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. The black cabochon stones are intact with no visible chips or losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Sterling silver, hallmarked 925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStones: Marcasite (iron pyrite); black cabochon stones consistent with onyx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Art Deco double-panel brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1920s–1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 5.4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 2.1cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good — one marcasite stone absent; all other stones present and secure; age-consistent oxidation to recessed silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA brooch like this was never meant to whisper — it was designed for the era that invented the cocktail party and meant every word of it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40429058818248,"sku":"","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-03-03_18.26.13.png?v=1775923173"},{"product_id":"hallmarked-sterling-silver-lidded-salt-cellar-with-spoon","title":"Edward Viner | Sterling Silver Lidded Salt with Blue Glass Liner \u0026 Spoon | Sheffield 1935","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdward Viner | Sterling Silver Lidded Salt with Blue Glass Liner \u0026amp; Spoon | Sheffield 1935\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small lidded salt with its deep blue glass liner, ready for the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viners business was founded in Sheffield in 1901 by Adolphe Viener and his sons, and the hallmark for its silver was registered to his son Edward Viner in 1932. This lidded salt cellar carries Edward Viner's mark and is hallmarked at Sheffield for 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe salt cellar has a hinged lid and holds a deep blue glass liner. It comes with a sterling silver salt spoon by Roberts \u0026amp; Dore, hallmarked Birmingham, 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Edward Viner (Viners Ltd), Sheffield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: Sheffield, 1935\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver, with deep blue glass liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: Sterling silver, Roberts \u0026amp; Dore, Birmingham, 1937\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Salt Cellar: Length 6.5 cm × Width 4.7 cm × Height 7.2 cm — 49 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Glass Liner: Diameter 3.8 cm × Height 3 cm — 30 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt Spoon: Length 6.9 cm × Width 1.6 cm × Height 9 mm — 6 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1930s Sheffield lidded salt with its blue glass liner and a silver spoon of the same decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver around deep blue glass, made for one of the smallest rituals of the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40436836630728,"sku":"","price":4495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-06-29_16.46.04.png?v=1775922063"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-silver-plated-biscuit-barrel","title":"W M H \u0026 S | Engraved Neoclassical Revival | Oval Biscuit Barrel on Stand | Silver Plate | c.1890–1905","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW M H \u0026amp; S | Engraved Neoclassical Revival | Oval Biscuit Barrel on Stand | Silver Plate | c.1890–1905\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe biscuit barrel occupied a particular place in the Victorian household — present at the tea table, within easy reach, and often the most elaborately decorated object in daily use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late nineteenth century, the silver-plated biscuit barrel had become a staple of the English tea service, reflecting both the refinement and the increasing ritual of domestic entertaining. 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. The interior is clean and well kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: W M H \u0026amp; S (mark as struck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 0706\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Oval biscuit barrel on stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Silver plate (base metal unconfirmed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Fully engraved Neoclassical Revival — acanthus scrollwork, swag garlands, bellflower chains, foliate cartouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 21cm (L) × 17cm (W) × 18cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1890–1905\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good to very good — minor plating wear at high points; no dents or structural issues; engraving sharp; hinge sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visually striking and display-ready example of a fully engraved Victorian biscuit barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines decorative richness with practical function — ideal for tea table use or cabinet display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inclusion of the original stand adds presence and elevates it beyond more commonly encountered single-form examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong representative piece of late Victorian silver plate at its most decorative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA piece that reflects the Victorian instinct to elevate even the most ordinary rituals — practical in purpose, but unmistakably decorative in execution.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40437579808968,"sku":"","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-06-30_12.03.33.png?v=1775921986"},{"product_id":"h-k-tunstall-chintz-crinoline-lady-open-sugar-bowl","title":"H \u0026 K Tunstall | 'Crinoline Lady' | Large Open Sugar Basin | Earthenware | England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH \u0026amp; K Tunstall | 'Crinoline Lady' | Large Open Sugar Basin | Earthenware | England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe crinoline lady keeps her garden here too, ready for the sugar spoon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollinshead \u0026amp; Kirkham began manufacturing earthenware in Staffordshire around 1870, moving from Burslem to Tunstall during the 1870s. The business was wound up in 1956, and its factory was later bought by Johnson Brothers. Crinoline lady scenes, with bonneted women in full skirts among cottage-garden flowers, became a familiar decorative theme on English pottery in the early and mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large open sugar basin is decorated in H \u0026amp; K’s Crinoline Lady pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basin is in very good condition, with no chips or cracks. There is minimal loss to the gilding, minor crazing and very light surface marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Hollinshead \u0026amp; Kirkham (H \u0026amp; K), Tunstall, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Crinoline Lady\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Large open sugar basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Not established (backstamp not recorded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good — no chips or cracks; minimal gilding loss, minor crazing and light surface marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large open basin in the Crinoline Lady pattern, a companion to the cake plate, milk jug and trio from the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ‘Crinoline Lady’ pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/h-k-tunstall-crinoline-lady-gold-lace-cake-plate\"\u003ecake plate\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/h-k-tunstall-crinoline-lady-gold-lace-milk-jug\"\u003emilk jug\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/h-k-tunstall-crinoline-lady-gold-lace-tea-trio\"\u003etrio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe has kept her place among the flowers, as she does on every piece of the set.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40473287688392,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-03-06_18.47.11.png?v=1775921101"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-lavender-rose-trio","title":"Vintage Royal Albert ‘Lavender Rose’ Bone China Trio – Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Royal Albert ‘Lavender Rose’ Bone China Trio – Made in England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA delightful vintage bone china trio from Royal Albert, featuring the elegant ‘Lavender Rose’ floral pattern. Crafted in England, this exquisite set embodies classic English charm and timeless beauty, perfect for afternoon tea or as part of a collectible display. Its delicate rose motif and soft lavender tones make it a sophisticated addition to any collection or a thoughtful gift for lovers of fine china.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 16,3 cm × Height: 8,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 408 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or gilding loss. The trio has been well cared for and presents beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ‘Lavender Rose’ pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-lavender-rose-bone-china-trios-pink-roses-gilt-lace-scrollwork-on-white-england-c-1950s-1970s-set-of-three\"\u003eset of three trios\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40473357615304,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/FB_IMG_1624716897917.png?v=1775921017"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-moss-rose-trio","title":"Royal Albert | Moss Rose | Bone China Trio | England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | Moss Rose | Bone China Trio | England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA cup, a saucer and a plate: the smallest complete table setting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Royal Albert bone china trio — teacup, saucer and side plate — in the Moss Rose pattern of scattered pink roses with blue forget-me-nots and green foliage, finished with gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trio is in excellent condition, with gilding intact and no chips, cracks or restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Moss Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: Teacup, saucer and side plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 16 cm diameter; 9 cm height (as recorded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 456 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — gilding intact; no chips, cracks or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete trio in the Moss Rose pattern, with the gilding intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ‘Moss Rose’ pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-moss-rose-tea-cup-and-saucer-bone-china-england-c-1960s-1970s\"\u003ecup and saucer\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-bone-china-moss-rose-collectors-thimble-england\"\u003ethimble\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-moss-rose-47-piece-dinner-service-scalloped-form-rope-twist-gilt-edge-all-serving-pieces-intact-mint-condition\"\u003e47-piece dinner service\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-moss-rose-trio-three-candlesticks-bone-china-england-1956\"\u003etrio and candlesticks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoss Rose at its simplest: one cup, one saucer, one plate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40474101907656,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/FB_IMG_1624718093661.png?v=1775920729"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-forget-me-not-trio","title":"Vintage Royal Albert ‘Forget-me-not’ Bone China Trio – Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Royal Albert ‘Forget-me-not’ Bone China Trio – Made in England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming vintage bone china trio from Royal Albert, featuring the delicate and timeless ‘Forget-me-not’ floral pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in England, this elegant set combines classic English craftsmanship with a sweet, dainty design, perfect for afternoon tea or as a collector’s display piece. The soft floral motif adds a touch of nostalgia and refinement, making it an ideal gift for collectors or enthusiasts of fine bone china.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 16 cm × Height: 7,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 395 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eIn great vintage condition. No gilding loss present. Some minor surface scratches on the saucer and side plate, consistent with gentle use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ‘Forget-Me-Not’ pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-forget-me-not-set-of-five-trios-bone-china-england-c-1927-1959\"\u003eset of five trios\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40474419527880,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/FB_IMG_1624718264357.png?v=1775920643"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-milk-jug","title":"Elegant Antique Viners Silver-Plated Milk Jug with Scroll Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Antique Viners Silver-Plated Milk Jug with Scroll Engraving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful antique silver-plated milk jug by the renowned manufacturer Viners, Sheffield, England, featuring an elegant scroll-engraved pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and stylish, this charming piece perfectly complements a vintage tea or coffee service, while also standing out as a decorative collectible in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe graceful proportions and finely engraved detailing reflect Viners’ commitment to quality silverware craftsmanship, making this jug a timeless addition to any collection of antique tableware or classic English silver plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eLength: 10,3 cm × Width: 7 cm × Height: 13,7 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 209 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition. Silver plating is intact, with no dents, restoration, or replating. Ready for display or use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40519934247112,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-06-30_13.07.40.png?v=1775919620"},{"product_id":"antique-hallmarked-sterling-silver-gravy-ladle","title":"Thomas Stone | Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladle | Exeter | 1863","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Stone | Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladle | Exeter | 1863\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA piece of provincial silver carries something a London piece rarely does — the particular character of a place that was doing things its own way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExeter was one of England’s oldest assay offices, operating continuously from the late sixteenth century until its closure in 1883, just twenty years after this ladle was made. 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. The reverse of the terminal carries the full hallmark sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no splits, cracks, or repairs. The bowl retains its shape without distortion. The engraving is crisp and well-preserved, and surface scratches consistent with age and use remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maker: Thomas Stone, Exeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Assay Office: Exeter (castle mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Date: 1863\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hallmarks: Castle (Exeter); lion passant (sterling); date letter; maker’s mark T·S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pattern: Fiddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Engraving: Armorial crest — phoenix rising from flames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Length: 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Width: 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Condition: Good — age-consistent surface wear; bowl intact; engraving crisp; no splits or repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine example of provincial Victorian silver, this Exeter ladle will appeal to collectors of Exeter or Devonshire silver, fiddle-pattern flatware, and engraved armorial pieces. 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Produced across Britain and Continental Europe from the mid-nineteenth century onwards, these pieces combined the skills of the metal founder and the glassmaker in a single object, with the stand providing architectural presence and the glass bowl the lightness and brilliance that the overall composition required. The form reached its most elaborate expression in the 1880s and 1890s, when the naturalistic vocabulary of cast metal decoration — fern, foliage, rope-twist columns, and foliate bases — was at its most inventive and confident. 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There are two very small surface marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Sweet Romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Large cake plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Length 26.5 cm; width 23 cm; height 2.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 431 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — two very small surface marks; gilding intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large serving plate in the Sweet Romance pattern, with its gilding bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ‘Sweet Romance’ pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-sweet-romance-bone-china-trio\"\u003etea trio\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-sweet-romance-bone-china-tea-plate-england-c-1960-1978\"\u003etea plate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-sweet-romance-bone-china-open-sugar-bowl-england-c-1960-1978\"\u003eopen sugar bowl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfternoon tea needs a centrepiece, and this plate was made to be it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40526502166728,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-07-09_12.51.31.png?v=1775918230"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-old-country-roses-teapot","title":"Royal Albert | Old Country Roses | Bone China Teapot | England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | Old Country Roses | Bone China Teapot | England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA teapot is the one piece of a tea service that every guest notices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Country Roses was designed for Royal Albert by Harold Holdcroft and carries a 1962 pattern copyright. Its clusters of roses in deep burgundy, soft pink and golden yellow, with green foliage and gilt trim, made it one of Royal Albert’s best-known patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is generously proportioned and decorated with the full pattern, finished with gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot is factory-marked as second quality. No specific manufacturing defect is apparent on inspection, and the gilding is bright and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Old Country Roses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Length 26.7 cm; width 18 cm; height 19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 982 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good; factory-marked second quality. No specific manufacturing defect apparent on inspection; gilding bright and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-sized teapot with the pattern crisp and the gilding unworn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ‘Old Country Roses’ pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-gold-teaspoons-set-of-six-unused\"\u003eset of six teaspoons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-gold-teaspoon-individual-unused\"\u003esingle teaspoon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-large-lidded-sugar-bowl\"\u003elidded sugar bowl\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-rimmed-soup-bowls-set-of-6-bone-china-mint-unused-condition-20cm\"\u003esoup bowls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-teacup-and-saucer-duos-bone-china-england-%C2%A9-1962-royal-albert-ltd\"\u003eteacup and saucer duos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe familiar rose sprays return here to the centre of the tea table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40526934671560,"sku":"","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-07-10_13.18.55.png?v=1775917983"},{"product_id":"black-basalt-jasperware-lidded-trinket-box","title":"Vintage Black Jasperware Lidded Trinket Box by Wedgwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Vintage Black Jasperware Lidded Trinket Box by Wedgwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA refined and timeless vintage black Jasperware lidded trinket box by the renowned English makers Wedgwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully crafted in the company’s iconic matte black Jasperware, this elegant piece is adorned with delicate white classical bas-relief decoration depicting traditional Greco-Roman inspired figures and scenery — a hallmark of Wedgwood’s enduring neoclassical style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe finely moulded relief work contrasts gracefully against the deep black background, creating a striking yet understated decorative object that reflects both sophistication and heritage craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly sized for storing treasured jewellery or small keepsakes, this piece serves equally well as a display accent in a curated interior or collector’s cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarked Wedgwood – Made in England to the base, confirming its authenticity and quality.\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully preserved example of classic English Jasperware, ideal for collectors of Wedgwood, Jasperware, or elegant vintage decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eLength: 10 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 10 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003ePresented in excellent vintage condition. 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C England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming and elegant antique ‘Linoge’ superior English bone china milk jug by S \u0026amp; C England, beautifully crafted in fine bone china and showcasing the timeless refinement associated with classic English tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGracefully proportioned and delicately detailed, this lovely jug embodies the understated sophistication of early English tea service design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine bone china body offers both strength and a delicate translucency, while subtle decorative accents and gilded detailing add a touch of traditional luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for use as part of an antique tea set, for display in a cabinet, or styled as a decorative accent in a vintage-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePieces by S \u0026amp; C England are admired for their quality and enduring appeal, making this jug a delightful addition for collectors of antique English ceramics and lovers of refined teatime tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ‘Linoge’ pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/linoge-bone-china-open-sugar-bowl\"\u003eopen sugar bowl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40627787825352,"sku":"","price":345.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-07-17_18.14.40.png?v=1775914709"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-morning-star-tea-duo","title":"Elegant Royal Albert ‘Morning Star’ tea duo — classic white bone china","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Royal Albert ‘Morning Star’ tea duo — classic white bone china\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA refined and timeless tea duo from the esteemed Royal Albert, presented in the understated and elegant ‘Morning Star’ design. 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Although unmarked, its forms resemble documented Douro-marked examples: the tall, tapering conical coffee pot with its long, angled spout, the cone-shaped finials and the long turned side handles. The handles and finials are warm brown turned wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comprises a coffee pot, a milk jug and a lidded sugar bowl with its spoon, all in polished copper with clean, modernist lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is in excellent condition. 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The spoons are still in their individual protective wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is in excellent condition, with little or no sign of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Royal Albert (named on the box); maker of the spoons unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Val d’Or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Six teaspoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold plate, with porcelain medallion handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation: Original Royal Albert Val d’Or box with label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — little or no sign of use; spoons in their original wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete set of six, still in the original box and wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ‘Val d’Or’ pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-val-d-or-gold-teaspoons-set-of-six-unused-mint-condition\"\u003eset of six teaspoons\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-val-d-or-gold-teaspoon-individual-unused-mint-condition\"\u003esingle teaspoon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix small spoons, each still wrapped, with their porcelain medallions waiting beneath the lid.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44993096712392,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_578e1479-5bde-4508-b389-cb9ded906f91.png?v=1775906688"},{"product_id":"rare-vintage-solid-brass-lucia-ware-bokkie-deer-figurines-pair-polished-lacquered-mid-century-south-african-design","title":"Pair of Solid Brass Bokkie Deer | After the South African Lucia Ware Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair of Solid Brass Bokkie Deer | After the South African Lucia Ware Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA familiar South African silhouette, cast in brass.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucia Ware was made by Boksburg East Potteries, a subsidiary of the South African Glazing Company (established 1946) that began producing fancy goods in 1950. 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This set of twelve cake forks carries the idea into flatware: one fork for each month, each with its own floral medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fork is gold plated, with slim tines for cake service and a slender, tapered handle. Set into the upper handle is an oval fine porcelain medallion painted with the flower for its month in soft, naturalistic colours, framed by a beaded gold oval border with foliate gold detail above. All twelve medallions are different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comes in its original cream Royal Albert Flower of the Month presentation box, with the red oval seal marked \"Gold Plated \u0026amp; Fine Porcelain\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forks are in excellent condition and show no signs of use. 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Tines and faces retain full gold depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix gold forks, a beautiful cake, and the right afternoon — some things are simply worth doing properly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44995417014472,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_83460a8f-2c09-4564-9c34-7418fbf5ff2b.png?v=1776149999"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-old-country-roses-rimmed-soup-bowls-set-of-6-bone-china-mint-unused-condition-20cm","title":"Royal Albert | Old Country Roses | Set of Six Rimmed Soup Bowls | Bone China | 20 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | Old Country Roses | Set of Six Rimmed Soup Bowls | Bone China | 20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix bowls, still unused, waiting for the first table they are set on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Country Roses was designed for Royal Albert by Harold Holdcroft. Each bowl carries the backstamp “© 1962 Royal Albert Ltd”, which dates the pattern rather than the bowls themselves. The design combines deep red, yellow and blush pink roses with green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 20 cm bowl has a wide rim that carries the pattern in garlands of crimson and yellow roses, pink buds and green leaves, finished with a gilt edge. The transfer printing is sharp and the gilding bright and intact on all six bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowls are unused and first quality, with no chips, cracks, crazing, scratches or gilding loss, and all six match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Old Country Roses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstamp: Royal Albert Bone China, © 1962 Royal Albert Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Rimmed soup bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Six\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — unused, first quality; no chips, cracks, crazing or gilding loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matching set of six, unused and first quality, with the gilt rims intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ‘Old Country Roses’ pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-gold-teaspoons-set-of-six-unused\"\u003eset of six teaspoons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-gold-teaspoon-individual-unused\"\u003esingle teaspoon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-teapot\"\u003eteapot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-large-lidded-sugar-bowl\"\u003elidded sugar bowl\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-country-roses-teacup-and-saucer-duos-bone-china-england-%C2%A9-1962-royal-albert-ltd\"\u003eteacup and saucer duos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix matching bowls, their rose garlands and gilt rims continuing around the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44995443294408,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_40526833-cac1-438e-95e5-c92e98275e7c.png?v=1775905153"},{"product_id":"genuine-vintage-lucia-ware-bokkie-deer-original-lucia-5001-mark-deep-green-glaze-circa-1950s-excellent-condition","title":"Genuine Vintage Lucia Ware Bokkie Deer — Original LUCIA 5001 Mark, Deep Green Glaze, Circa 1950s, Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Vintage Lucia Ware Ceramic Deer — Deep Green Glazed Bokkie, LUCIA 5001, South African Mid-Century Collectable, 1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe real thing. The original. Unmistakably Lucia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a replica, an impression, or an interpretation. This is a genuine vintage Lucia Ware bokkie — the iconic South African mid-century ceramic deer that has become one of the most sought-after and beloved collectables in the country's decorative arts heritage. Bearing the original LUCIA 5001 model mark clearly pressed into the base glaze, this piece is the authentic original from which all later reproductions and brass interpretations have drawn their inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd in this deep, lustrous bottle green glaze, it is simply breathtaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe form is instantly recognisable to anyone who grew up in South Africa — the impossibly elongated legs tapering to a graceful flared disc base, the arched and attentive neck, the oversized ears caught at the moment of alert, the compact rounded body with its suggestion of a raised tail. It is a silhouette so perfectly resolved, so completely of its era, that it has never needed revision or improvement in the seventy-odd years since it was first produced. Lucia Ware understood something fundamental about the South African aesthetic — an affinity for the wild, the graceful, the characterful — and captured it completely in this one small figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this particular example especially desirable is the glaze. The rich deep olive and bottle green — varying from mossy sage to deep forest tones across the surface — gives this bokkie a depth and presence that the more common caramel and honey glazed versions simply do not have. The glaze pools and shifts across the contours of the body, deeper in the recesses and lighter on the raised curves, creating a surface that is genuinely beautiful to look at from every angle. The interior of the large cupped ears is finished in a deep near-black glaze — a striking contrast detail that adds drama and definition to the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking closely at the detailed photographs, the modelling is superb — the tiny pointed features of the face, the delicate suggestion of hooves, the fluid line of the neck — all show the skill and care of the original Lucia Ware craftspeople. The glaze surface is excellent throughout with no chips, cracks or crazing anywhere on the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base mark — LUCIA 5001 — is clearly legible, pressed into the wet clay before firing in the manner typical of Lucia Ware production, and confirms this as a genuine period piece from the 1950s production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Lucia Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucia Ware was a South African ceramic manufacturer producing distinctive hand-finished decorative pottery from the mid-20th century. Their animal figures — particularly the iconic elongated deer or bokkie — became defining objects of South African mid-century interior culture, appearing on mantelpieces, sideboards and shelves across the country. Original Lucia Ware pieces in good condition are increasingly scarce and seriously collectable, particularly in the rarer glaze colours of which this deep green is among the most desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Lucia Ware, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: LUCIA 5001 — clearly marked to base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Circa 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze: Deep bottle green — olive to forest tones with near-black ear detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — no chips, cracks or crazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually — single figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA genuine Lucia Ware bokkie in the rare deep green glaze, bearing its original model mark — the kind of piece that defines a collection and stops every visitor in their tracks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44995469869256,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_664754ca-32b9-4522-905b-093160a92cab.png?v=1775905027"},{"product_id":"vintage-royal-albert-sweetheart-roses-patricia-bone-china-trio-teacup-saucer-side-plate-series-of-six-england","title":"Vintage Royal Albert Sweetheart Roses \"Patricia\" Bone China Trio — Teacup Saucer Side Plate, Series of Six, England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert Sweetheart Roses Patricia Trio — Vintage Bone China Teacup Saucer \u0026amp; Plate, Series of Six, Deep Crimson Rose, Gold Pedestal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNamed for Patricia. 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 bone china trio comprises a teacup, saucer and side plate. It may appeal to collectors of the named pattern, someone setting a table for one, or a recipient 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. These are honestly disclosed and appropriately reflected in the pricing. The roses and decoration remain vivid and lovely throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Royal Albert Sweetheart Roses — \"Patricia\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Series of Six\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: Trio — teacup, saucer and side plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone China, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature: Gilded pedestal foot to cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good used — no chips, cracks or crazing. Some gilding loss to edges and light surface scratches present. Honestly priced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNamed for Patricia. Painted with the most dramatic roses Royal Albert ever put on bone china. A trio worth owning — and worth giving\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44995532456136,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bc6bc059-b2d5-4294-aa82-1ae96228c124.png?v=1775904537"},{"product_id":"rare-john-biccard-crushed-marble-sculpture-pablo-south-african-art-shepherd-boy-self-portrait-signed-340mm","title":"John Biccard | 'Pablo' Shepherd Boy | Crushed Marble Sculpture | South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Biccard | 'Pablo' Shepherd Boy | Crushed Marble Sculpture | South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeet Pablo, a shepherd boy that a contemporary account identifies as John Biccard's self-portrait.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Biccard, born in 1941, is a Cape Town artist who made crushed marble figures from the early 1970s until 1999. The pieces were cast from moulds, then detailed and shaded by hand, and most of his subjects are characterful animal caricatures. Pablo, a shepherd boy, is one of his earlier characters, from the early 1970s. According to Janice Cocks, quoted in a 2015 collector's article, Pablo was modelled on the artist himself. The character later appeared in Biccard's ebook \u003cem\u003eChessablanca\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure reclines at ease — stretched out, weight resting forward on crossed arms, legs extended behind, head turned slightly to one side with an expression of quiet amusement. Biccard's incised patterning covers the clothing and limbs: flowing spiral motifs sweep across the legs and body, segmented panel forms define the arms and shoulders, and the hair and face are finely worked, with strong brows, clear eyes, a well-defined nose and a slight smile. The cap he wears is decorated with ram's horns. The crushed marble gives the surface a warm, matte, almost tactile quality, somewhere between stone and bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is signed. The name of a previous owner, Nico Heyns, is also inscribed on the underside and does not affect the condition of the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: John Biccard (born 1941), Cape Town, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Pablo (shepherd boy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Crushed marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 340mm × 130mm × 130mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: Signed to base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscription: Previous owner's name (Nico Heyns) to base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — no chips or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early character from Biccard's crushed-marble figures, identified in a contemporary account as a self-portrait, with the artist's signature to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmong Biccard's many characters, Pablo is the one said to look back at the man who made them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44995553525960,"sku":null,"price":6950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_75bb890b-7411-4910-a2d3-4c8ada39c3c1.png?v=1775904437"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-old-english-rose-bone-china-part-tea-set-6-trios-milk-jug-sugar-basin-cake-plate-england-excellent-condition","title":"Royal Albert | Old English Rose | Bone China Part Tea Set | Six Trios, Milk Jug, Sugar Basin \u0026 Cake Plate | England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | Old English Rose | Bone China Part Tea Set | Six Trios, Milk Jug, Sugar Basin \u0026amp; Cake Plate | England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA full table of roses, set for six.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld English Rose should not be confused with Royal Albert’s later Old Country Roses, introduced in 1962. Where Old Country Roses gathers its blooms in clusters, Old English Rose carries an unbroken garland of large roses in deep crimson and blush pink with green foliage, round every piece, on white bone china with a scalloped gilt edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe set comprises:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix trios — teacup, saucer and side plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne large milk jug with gilt scrolled handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne large open sugar basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne large cake plate with shaped tab handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece carries the full garland, and the brushed gilt scalloped edges are bright and intact throughout. Each piece bears the Royal Albert Bone China England green crown backstamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or crazing on any piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Old English Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstamp: Royal Albert Bone China England, green crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 21 — six trios, milk jug, open sugar basin, cake plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilding: Brushed gold, intact throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — no chips, cracks or crazing on any piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix complete trios, accompanied by a milk jug, open sugar basin and cake plate, all carrying the same rose garland and green crown backstamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther 'Old English Rose' pieces from the shop: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-old-english-rose-brushed-gold-trio\"\u003etrio\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-large-6-8-cup-old-english-rose-teapot\"\u003elarge teapot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-bone-china-cake-plate-with-handles-old-english-rose-england-c-1927-1960\"\u003ecake plate\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-bone-china-open-sugar-bowl-old-english-rose-england-c-1927-1960\"\u003eopen sugar bowl\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-bone-china-milk-jug-old-english-rose-england-c-1927-1960\"\u003emilk jug\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwenty-one pieces and six place settings, with the garland running unbroken from cup to cake plate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44995741548744,"sku":null,"price":4555.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6ed45d41-a36d-4b8b-bae6-ecb583ffba79.png?v=1776108256"},{"product_id":"charles-frodsham-co-london-limited-edition-sterling-silver-carriage-clock-royal-wedding-1981-no-265-1000","title":"Charles Frodsham \u0026 Co | Sterling Silver Carriage Clock | Royal Wedding 1981 | Limited Edition No. 265 of 1,000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Frodsham \u0026amp; Co | Sterling Silver Carriage Clock | Royal Wedding 1981 | Limited Edition No. 265 of 1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade to commemorate a single day in July 1981, this clock carries the occasion into silver and brass.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Frodsham established himself as a London watchmaker during the 1830s and acquired the established Arnold business in 1843. The firm subsequently became Charles Frodsham \u0026amp; Co, and it has a long history of supplying clocks and timepieces to the British royal household. This carriage clock, with a hallmarked sterling silver case, was made in a limited edition of 1,000 to commemorate the wedding of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer on 29 July 1981; this example is number 265.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white enamel dial is signed Charles Frodsham and set within an engine-turned gilt panel, flanked by four reeded silver columns. Below the dial is a cast Prince of Wales feathers badge with the motto Ich Dien, “I serve”. The carrying handle is pierced with a row of three hearts. Bevelled glass panels to the sides and top show the brass movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock comes with its original Prince of Wales feathers winding key, its original fitted presentation case and its certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of listing the clock was in excellent condition; it wound, ran and kept good time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: Wedding of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, 29 July 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Limited to 1,000 — this example No. 265\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Hallmarked sterling silver (brass movement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: Maker’s mark, lion passant, date letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Original winding key, original fitted presentation case and certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — wound, ran and kept time when listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA numbered example from the edition, complete with its key, case and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA day the world watched, marked in silver and brass.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44995930226888,"sku":null,"price":17995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fd5e8f1e-598c-432e-a272-3bef235f9f1e.png?v=1775904315"},{"product_id":"royal-albert-lady-hamilton-large-bone-china-teapot-6-8-cup-made-in-england-mint-condition","title":"Royal Albert | 'Lady Hamilton' | Large Bone China Teapot | 6–8 Cup | England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | 'Lady Hamilton' | Large Bone China Teapot | 6–8 Cup | England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrimson, lace and gold, gathered around a teapot generous enough for the whole table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large 6–8 cup teapot in Royal Albert's Lady Hamilton pattern, in bone china and bearing the Royal Albert backstamp for manufacture in England. The pattern is Rococo in spirit: a deep crimson ground with dark lacework, framed by sweeping gold scrollwork and set with cartouche panels of garden roses, tulips and mixed blooms in pink, yellow and violet. A gold laurel border runs around the shoulder, and the finial and handle are gilded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot is in excellent condition. There are no chips, cracks or crazing on the body, lid, spout or handle. 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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. 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The cups are white-lined and decorated with a 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 gilt edge. Alongside the trios are a large milk jug in soft mint, an open sugar bowl in pale cream-yellow with the Moss Rose motif inside, and a large handled cake plate in pale green with a central pink-ground medallion framing a full Moss Rose spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is in very good overall condition. Twenty of the twenty-one pieces have no chips, cracks or crazing, and the gilding is intact throughout. The milk jug has a small hairline crack of approximately 1 cm at the rim, visible on close inspection. 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This particular piece has also lived a life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sterling silver teapot was hallmarked in London in 1824, in the reign of George IV, and bears the mark of Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard. Edward Barnard had worked in the silversmithing business of John Emes; after Emes’s death in 1808, his widow Rebecca continued the business in partnership with Barnard. Emes \u0026amp; Barnard made plate for other firms, among them Rundell, Bridge \u0026amp; Rundell, the royal goldsmiths. The partnership continued until 1828–1829, when Rebecca Emes withdrew and Barnard continued the business with his sons under the name Edward Barnard \u0026amp; Sons. The later firm of Edward Barnard \u0026amp; Sons traced its commercial predecessors to the London workshop of Anthony Nelme, established around 1680.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot is of generous baluster form with deep gadrooned fluting running the full height of the body. 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The silver has a bright polish, the repoussé decoration is crisp, the ivory insulators are intact and the hinge works correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Rebecca Emes \u0026amp; Edward Barnard, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssay: London, 1824\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: George IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver, with original ivory handle insulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: RE\/EB maker’s mark, lion passant, sovereign’s head duty mark and 1824 date letter; further marks to the lid and handle collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation engraving: “Presented to Charles O. 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Each piece carries its own pattern of colour and inclusions. The amber in this brooch is a large, generously domed cabochon in rich cognac and burnt orange, with flame-like inclusions and internal variations that change with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sterling silver setting is Art Nouveau — the style of European decorative arts from the 1890s to around 1910 — with an open, asymmetric surround of flowing stems, elongated leaves and small berry-like beads. The pierced surround keeps the brooch light for its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch measures 45mm across and weighs 15 grams. Its reverse has a pin fitting in good working order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is in excellent condition. The silver retains good colour and detail, and the amber is polished and bright with no chips or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Art Nouveau (antique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver with natural Baltic amber cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber: Natural Baltic amber, cognac and burnt orange tones, characteristic internal inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — amber bright and undamaged, silver with good detail and colour, pin fitting fully functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large amber cabochon in a pierced silver setting of stems, leaves and berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmber and silver, the warm colour framed by the cool.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44997651890376,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bde412f8-1dd6-4740-85d9-4b50aece1f3f.png?v=1776237708"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-silver-plated-3-piece-reeded-tea-set-gilded-interiors-teapot-lidded-milk-jug-sugar-bowl-excellent-condition","title":"Victorian Silver-Plated Three-Piece Reeded Tea Set | Gilded Interiors | Teapot, Lidded Milk Jug \u0026 Sugar Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictorian Silver-Plated Three-Piece Reeded Tea Set | Gilded Interiors | Teapot, Lidded Milk Jug \u0026amp; Sugar Bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReeded silver outside, warm gold within.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comprises a large teapot, a lidded milk jug and a wide open sugar bowl, the three-piece format at the heart of the Victorian tea service. All three share half-reeded fluting rising from the base, separated from the smooth upper body by a crisp beaded border. The reeding catches the light as the pieces are turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot is broad and low in the body with an elongated spout, a hinged domed lid with an ebonised finial, and an ebonised angular handle with silver-plated mounts at top and bottom. The lidded milk jug follows the teapot on a smaller scale, with its own hinged lid, matching ebonised finial and handle, and the same beaded, reeded decoration. The sugar bowl is open and twin-handled, with squared angular handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interiors of all three pieces are gilded. In the sugar bowl the gilded reeding radiates from a central boss, and the inside of the milk jug lid is gilded and fluted in the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is in excellent condition for its age. 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