Alternative ring made using a real steampunk Swiss watch mechanism. These little pink dots – are true rubies. The watch does not work anymore, but it gets the right impression. The ring band is very simple, adjustable and comfortable to wear. All watches I use – are authentic and I piece them together from tiny bits in…
Charming small decorative bowl in clear and pale blue blown glass by Alum Bay, Isle of Wight; vintage English 1980s. Condition: fine Size: Wide: 11 cm Height: 4.5 cm Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold and unusual colours and…
Beautiful bracelet on elastic band, amber and green coloured plastic panels; vintage Continental European Mid-Century Modern circa 1960. Condition: minor surface wear Size: circumference 22.5 cm, 3.4 cm wide Style note — Mid-Century Modern homeware products were made to be as useful as possible, with clear lines and simple design. Decoration was minimal and based…
Elegant small port or sherry glass, hand blown, of a bright amber colour with cut glass panelled decoration; antique English Victorian style and period, from the 19th century. Condition: some scratches, minor surface wear Size: 10 cm high, 6 cm diameter Style notes — late Georgian period mainly refers to the early 19th century, up…
Rare cut glass wine decanter of a golden amber colour, with faceted body set with an octagonal stopper; antique English Victorian from circa 1860. Condition: scratches and small surface chipsSize: 28.5 cm high, base 8 cm diameter Style notes — Georgian period mainly refers to the second half of the 18th century and up to the…
Beautiful two tone cut glass decanter, crystal and amber, engraved deer, globular flask shape set with a paddle stopper; vintage Continental European mid 20th century. Condition: fine Size: Wide: 10 cm Length: 11 cm Height: 25 cm The style we now call Mid-Century Modern also came as a reaction to the old way of living…
Small egg shaped amber and clear glass paperweight with three air bubbles, unsigned but by Wedgwood; vintage English 1970s. Condition: fine Size: 9.5 cm H; 3.7 H. Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold and unusual colours and fairly minimalist…
Elegant traditional ovoid paperweight in amber glass, by Kings Lynn; vintage English late 20th century. Condition: fine Size: 6 cm W, 9.5 cm H. Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item that imitates any old style and design. Homewares, products in such style were produced from around the 1970s…
Blown glass cooking kitchen cup with pimched spout by Libbey, second half of the 20th century. Condition: Vintage – in fine condition Size: 13 cm H; 5.1 H. Retro note — a product style is usually unique to the period when it was made. However, some products, like this one, are inspired by an earlier…
Still Life with Grapes, Jar and a Jug, attractive modern oil painting by an American artist Frank Lean, in a gilded frame. Condition: in fine condition Size: 37.5 cm Height, 32.5 cm Wide Facts of Lavish What s in the name? Lavish Shoestring is based on the premise of Living Lavish on a Shoestring budget. Fine,…
Shabby chic Zuni tribal ring, snake shaped in sterling silver and set with a turquoise bezel, by Effie Co., size M1 2; vintage American. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 1.3 cm Length: 3 cm Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item that imitates any old style and design….
Beautiful pair of Art Deco style pendant earrings in sterling silver, set with amethyst gem stones and marcasite; vintage Continental European, second half of the 20th century. Condition: minor surface wear Size: Wide: 1 cm Length: 5.5 cm Height: cm Style note — items in the Art Deco style were often produced using new materials…
Beautiful large planter in Retro style with pastoral garden scenes; vintage English late 1900s. Condition: Fine, some surface wear Size: height 18 cm, diameter 20 cm Retro note — a product style is usually unique to the period when it was made. However, some products, like this one, are inspired by an earlier style or…
Impressive water jug of a heavy baluster shape, in cut amethyst and crystal glass set with a ribbed handle; antique English Edwardian early 1900s. Condition: some surface wear, scratches Size: Length: 20 cm Height: 18 cm Edwardian period (1901-1910) came after a long Victorian era. The items that usually were spectacularly opulent, became much more…
Modernist decorative amethyst glass bowl by Dartington; vintage English late 20th century. Condition: minor surface wear Size: Height: 13 cm Diameter: 13.5 cm Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold and unusual colours and fairly minimalist shapes. All this often…
Slick medium decorative bowl in amethyst blown glass infused with air bubbles, unmarked but possibly by Whitefriars; vintage English Modernist style, 1960s. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 21 cm Height: 10 cm Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold…