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This Art Deco marbled glass pendant light fitting dates from the 1930s and is complimented by three adjustable hanging chains. In great original condition. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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These mid century chest of drawers have funky rounded edges and an unusual light coloured painted veneer. The handles are not original but could easily be replaced if desired. I think they are really rather pretty and quirky.
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SOLD This sign makes me smile. Will bring a playful tone to any interior which I believe to be the reason anything fairground and circus is so popular. Please request a delivery quote by filling out the form below or contact us separately- thank you.
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This cute Indian carved box dates from the late 19th century. The interior has been sympathetically relined as the original lining had deteriorated significantly. I believe this item was made as a sewing box but would function as a beautiful jewellery box too.
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Late 19th century folding canal art corner shelf hand-painted with flowers.
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SOLD A sweet little bedroom Victorian chair with needlepoint decorations to seat and back.
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This is a rare mid-century original vintage advertising poster. The Modern Encyclopaedia on one side and girl's dresses the other. They are in an aged condition but are still highly desirable. More images to follow soon.
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SOLD This beautiful carriage lamp has been converted for electricity and now functions as an interior wall mounted light. It has been rewired with gold twisted fabric flex for an opulent feel. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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SOLD These vintage glass baskets are hand blown due to the imperfections in the glass which add character. The metal fittings are naturally patinated. Highly unusual and decorative. Perfect for a candle or your favourite plant. Dimensions: 19cm diameter Price is for one including postage. If you would like to purchased both please enquire about combined postage.
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Vintage painted alloy ‘STOP’ children crossing lollipop sign. Memories of Mrs Smith the lollipop lady helping me cross the road safely in North Lincolnshire small town Epworth. A fun piece of nostalgia in your garden or unexpected external signage for your business- will stop people in their tracks! Price includes delivery to UK mainland.
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SOLD Uber stylish gilt and oak framed vintage round mirror from a ‘fine’ mirror maker Atsonea.
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These unusual vintage bronze bookends date from around 1960s/70s, possibly Iberian (Spanish/Portugese). They are bronze cast and cold painted black.
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WHY I BOUGHT THIS VINTAGE STOOL… … because I am drawn to utilitarian art studio furniture which is heavily marked and worn. I like to imagine the hours of contemplation spent whilst sitting on this stool. There’s even a previous owner’s initials inscribed into the side panel. The painted finish has a fab patina.
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This beach watercolour painting dates from the mid to late 20th century. It is in the very popular English school style.
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SOLD This very pretty Japanese Cloisonne Koro dates from the late 19th/early 20th century (Meiji period). A 'koro' is a squat broad-mouthed usually covered jar used mostly as an incense burner.
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Intricately carved late 19th/early 20th century wooden panel with foliate decoration and central Yorkshire Rose motif.
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SOLD A pair of Edwardian mirrored handle sconces with lapidary cut edges. The Edwardian era of British history spanned the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910, and is sometimes expanded to the start of the First World War. Edwardian design is an exuberant, flamboyant Neo-Baroque style. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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SOLD This is a mid-century wall clock made by Metamec. In full working order with quartz movement and very pretty pierced foliate surround. Metamec was a manufacturer of domestic clocks in the second half of the 20th century, and was based in Dereham, Norfolk, England. The name "Metamec" is derived from "metal-work and mechanics". The company started as an offshoot of the furniture manufacturers Jentique in about 1941, which made boxes for instruments and bombs during World War II. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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This is a rare 1960's/70's set of nine Oshie Japanese silk dolls. Oshie means 'Japanese patchwork'- a traditional technique of using fragments of clothing and paper/card to create dolls for girls. These are exquisitely made with hand painted/brushed facial features and individually placed beards.
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I am a sucker for anything scientific drawing relating- especially pre-80's. This is a collection of eight Omaro engineers cardboard slide rule calculators for steel and iron, bending allowance, specific gravity and screw heads. Marked with dates ranging 1940-45 these may well have been used for war related design and manufacture. Price includes UK mainland postage. Dimensions are for one item.
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These 1970s mirrors are simple, timeless and elegant in any interior. Teak frame on two short sides. Can be hung landscape also- original fixings on back. Price shown is for one mirror. Delivery is by courier and will cost approximately £40 and marginally more for both if purchased together (delivery estimate based on similar sent at time of listing).
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SOLD This vintage tapestry 'Vesuvius from the Bay of Naples' table runner would traditionally have been hung. I think they are fab as table decoration or indeed anything that requires a throw over cover.
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This vintage 'Return of the Bedouin' tapestry table runner would traditionally have been hung. I think they are fab as table decoration or indeed anything that requires a throw over cover.
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Beautiful antique black lacquered papier-mâché victorian desk ink blotter, with abalone mother of pearl shell inlay.
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Beautiful antique black lacquered papier-mâché victorian wall art / desk ink blotter, with abalone mother of pearl shell inlay.
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Late Victorian ebonised antique box with hinged lid. Mother of pearl and coromandel stringing and inlaid shield escutcheon.
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SOLD Folk Art train picture made from cans, watch parts etc. The reverse has original description and list of parts from the maker.
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SOLD This Arts and Crafts side table dates from the late 19th/early 20th century, this elegant and simple design suiting both modern and traditional interiors with square tapering legs. Please see form below or contact us separately for a delivery quote- thank you.
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SOLD This is a great example dating from around 1910- we are using it in our Rhayader shop and if you purchase by cash you will hear the ding is in excellent working order! Growing up in the 80's played a part in the decision for this purchase. My Dad's furniture shop also had a drapery department. We had this typeof register along with the old fashioned cheque/card transfer machine which course I used to play with when no-one was looking! Price includes UK mainland postage.
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SOLD Collection of six later edition Arthur Ransome novels with dust covers. Arthur Michell Ransome (18 January 1884 – 3 June 1967) was an English author and journalist. He is best known for writing the Swallows and Amazons series of children's books about the school-holiday adventures of children, mostly in the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads. Not only are these great books to read, the covers are fabulously designed with gorgeous duo-tone illustrations depicting the adventures told. Price includes UK mainland postage. Dimensions given relate to the full set together.
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SOLD 1930's Lovatts flower fairy vase with hand painted decoration, possibly a commissioned piece by George Leighton Parkinson- see image showing previous owner note. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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SOLD Copper bleeding bowl with cast brass handles. This will function wonderfully as a dining room centre piece. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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In great condition this hand-painted vintage first aid cabinet dates from 1960s/70s or possibly earlier. Such a useful item with vintage charm.
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A very stylish pair of 1930s Art Deco oak bookends. Typical Deco design of the period- geometric and symmetrical. Art Deco became the principal style in the West during the 1930s and went out of favour during World War II. The 60s saw a revival and this style remains of great interest with prized examples held in museum collections all over the world.
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Hand raised Indian silver bowl circa 1930. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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SOLD This is such a cute piece of welsh folk art. It is full of rustic charm with worn paint patina and has a fab, heraldic style dragon motif.
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SOLD This 20th century carved large mother of pearl shell decorated with arabesques would look fabulous grouped with other curiosities or under a glass dome. Price includes delivery to UK mainland.
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Georgian 1830’s doorstop/door porter possibly WB & Co. It is modelled as a Lion beneath a tree branch from which hangs a Serpent. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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SOLD A Chinese lacquer box dates from the Shih Mau republic period Foochow (Finyhou) with gold inlaid decoration in the form of birds and floral foliage, adorned with low handles. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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These beautiful antique candle holders are from Kashmir or South Russia and date from around 1900. The papier mâché has been intricately hand painted and lacquered.
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A novelty box in the form of a church. The base signed CW Bayton 1993. Perfect for your bits and bobs or jewellery.
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SOLD An early 20th century vintage child's school desk with strap hinged top and ink well aperture.For nostalgia sake ... weekday teatimes watching Grange Hill and on Sunday mornings producing radio shows on my radio cassette player at my old school desk. My Dad, through his furniture business, acquired a desk not dissimilar to this for doing my homework. Mine still had a load of unmentionable graffiti and a bit of old ‘chewy’ stuck to the underside!… unlike this one of course which has been sympathetically restored.Please request a delivery quote by filling out the form below or contact us separately- thank you.
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SOLD Two decorated Qing Period Chinese lacquer boxes. They are made from beautifully in a cylinder with bright red orange lacquer creating a funky interior vibe. Price includes delivery to UK mainland. Dimensions given are rating to largest box.
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This antique Japanese Cloisonne vase dates from the Meiji period c. 1900. It is on black enamel ground with floral decoration.
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SOLD These are very cute vintage oriental carved nephrite stone turtles. Possibly designed as a belt (but perhaps too short to function as one), this set looks fab hanging on the wall.
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SOLD This is a vintage hand carved wooden bust of an Indonesian man. Excellent craftsmanship and beautifully aged. This is a striking focal point for a mantel piece.
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Antique Chinese brush washer - hand carved from soapstone in the shape of a lotus leaf. Traditionally used as a scholar’s brush washer tray. A beautiful dining or sideboard centre piece. Fantastic used for its intended function- the curls of the leaf are perfect for resting washed paint brushes.
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A collection of four 19th century numbered antique branding irons. Great hung as a decorative piece in a farm house or barn conversion.
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SOLD This is a 19th century Indian silvered copper pail. Pretty as a planter- decorated with arabesques and mounted with swing handle. Price includes UK mainland postage. Dimensions given are with handle down.
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SOLD A Vintage North African/Moorish hexagonal low table with brass mounts and on turned feet. Price includes delivery to UK mainland.
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This is a blue handmade throw from Bobbi Handmade. Bobbi is a Rhayader based designer and maker of beautiful children’s clothing. Bobbi Handmade started in 2011 transitioning from Bobbi’s successful family business established in the 1970s. I love earthy and jewel colours- natural and striking. Bobbi loves African fabrics (amongst many other types of course). I was delighted when Bobbi said yes to collaborating on some interior pieces for 3 Legged Duck. Bobbi suggested some beautiful and striking African print fabric. These versatile double sided throws have been pre-washed to avoid uneven shrinkage. Printed fabric on one side and a fine soft cord on the reverse. Also available in green. Throw size: 158 x 107cm Price includes shipping to Uk mainland. Also see Bobbi Handmade rag bunting
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This is a green handmade throw from Bobbi Handmade. Bobbi is a Rhayader based designer and maker of beautiful children’s clothing. Bobbi Handmade started in 2011 transitioning from Bobbi’s successful family business established in the 1970s. I love earthy and jewel colours- natural and striking. Bobbi loves African fabrics (amongst many other types of course). I was delighted when Bobbi said yes to collaborating on some interior pieces for 3 Legged Duck. Bobbi suggested some beautiful and striking African print fabric. These versatile double sided throws have been pre-washed to avoid uneven shrinkage. Printed fabric on one side and a fine soft cord on the reverse. Also available in blue. Throw size: 158 x 107cm Price includes shipping to Uk mainland. Also see Bobbi Handmade rag bunting
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This is a 20th century/vintage Islamic mixed metal trinket box with inlaid wood lined interior. Very pretty and ideal as a jewellery/ring box.
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SOLD This is a rustic scratch built continental rustic pine cabinet with a charming hand painted motif of sycamore leaves. The back panel is made from a printed wooden storage crate.
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Late Victorian/early Edwardian book box with faux tortoise shell and fête gallant decorated reserves.
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This is a vintage bakelite BT 746 green rotary phone. Retro at it's best- perfect for creating a nostalgic interior.
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SOLD Two ceramic Chinese snuff bottles, c. 1930's. One is square based and ceramic, the other is bone.
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SOLD A quality brass bell with ebonised handle. You will certainly get someone's attention- it is fabulously loud! Price includes delivery to UK mainland.
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SOLD Early 20th century copper coal box with textured brickwork. I had to buy this because it is so unusual and curiously conjured visions of Mary Poppins and Burt dancing on the roof tops of London singing 'Step in time'! Price includes UK mainland postage.
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Handmade rag bunting exclusively made for and in collaboration with 3LD by Bobbi Handmade. Bobbi is local to Rhayader and designs and makes children’s clothing. I showed Bobbi a photo of rag bunting at Gifford’s Circus and to my delight she had made similar for her wedding. This is a fantastic way of creating a decorative item out of normally discarded fabric which is attached to 2.5 metre long super strong natural yachting cord. Also available in mustard yellows/earthy tones. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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SOLD Handmade rag bunting exclusively made for and in collaboration with 3LD by Bobbi Handmade. Bobbi is local to Rhayader and designs and makes children’s clothing. I showed Bobbi a photo of rag bunting at Gifford’s Circus and to my delight she had made similar for her wedding. This is a fantastic way of creating a decorative item out of normally discarded fabric which is attached to 2.5 metre long super strong natural yachting cord. Also available in mustard yellows/earthy tones. Price includes UK mainland postage.
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SOLD This is 'Ducky' bottle opener is made by Kirby Beard & Co, Paris. It is a great functional novelty item. The opener is on the underside (see photos) where there is the makers stamp.
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Early 20th century set of 4 vintage French tins. Perfect for French country decor schemes.
Price includes UK mainland delivery.
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By book artist Mark Cockram, Studio 5 Book Arts, London and made exclusively for 3 Legged Duck interior design shop. Hand bound journal / note books in book cloth (not plastic coated paper made to look like cloth) and unique hand collaged art work makes for a book that is as unique as its owner. Evoking a bygone (Victorian) era with a contemporary twist, images and text are derived from the book-artists personal collection. The collaged art work often includes up-cycled and recycled papers. No two books will be the same. The text block paper is lined 70gsm, section sewn (with thread). Once described as the Christian Lacroix of bookbinding. Mark’s diverse work is represented in collections (public and private) all around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Art Workers Guild. Check out Mark's latest work: Studio 5 Book Arts Other designs available- please enquire. Price includes UK mainland delivery.
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By book artist Mark Cockram, Studio 5 Book Arts, London and made exclusively for 3 Legged Duck interior design shop. Hand bound journal / note books in book cloth (not plastic coated paper made to look like cloth) and unique hand collaged art work makes for a book that is as unique as its owner. Evoking a bygone (Victorian) era with a contemporary twist, images and text are derived from the book-artists personal collection. The collaged art work often includes up-cycled and recycled papers. No two books will be the same. The text block paper is lined 70gsm, section sewn (with thread). Once described as the Christian Lacroix of bookbinding. Mark’s diverse work is represented in collections (public and private) all around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Art Workers Guild. Check out Mark's latest work: Studio 5 Book Arts Other designs available- please enquire. Price includes UK mainland delivery.
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By book artist Mark Cockram, Studio 5 Book Arts, London and made exclusively for 3 Legged Duck interior design shop. Hand bound journal / note books in book cloth (not plastic coated paper made to look like cloth) and unique hand collaged art work makes for a book that is as unique as its owner. Evoking a bygone (Victorian) era with a contemporary twist, images and text are derived from the book-artists personal collection. The collaged art work often includes up-cycled and recycled papers. No two books will be the same. The text block paper is lined 70gsm, section sewn (with thread). Once described as the Christian Lacroix of bookbinding. Mark’s diverse work is represented in collections (public and private) all around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Art Workers Guild. Check out Mark's latest work: Studio 5 Book Arts Other designs available- please enquire. Price includes UK mainland delivery.
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By book artist Mark Cockram, Studio 5 Book Arts, London and made exclusively for 3 Legged Duck interior design shop. Hand bound note book / journal in book cloth (not plastic coated paper made to look like cloth) and unique hand collaged art work makes for a book that is as unique as its owner. Evoking a bygone (Victorian) era with a contemporary twist, images and text are derived from the book-artists personal collection. The collaged art work often includes up-cycled and recycled papers. No two books will be the same. The text block paper is lined 70gsm, section sewn (with thread). Once described as the Christian Lacroix of bookbinding. Mark’s diverse work is represented in collections (public and private) all around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Art Workers Guild. Check out Mark's latest work: Studio 5 Book Arts Other designs available- please enquire. Price includes UK mainland delivery.
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SOLD A pair of reproduction Chinese railway signs cast in aluminium. I bought these knowing full well that the paint work quality isn't great and they are priced to reflect this. What is undeniable though is the visual appeal as wall mounted pieces. Great colours, retro date and oozing unusual cool!