A rare antique millinery tool, this hat stretcher has a tap attachment which would have been connected to a gas supply and then used to warm the stretcher to make shaping and enlarging a hat much easier

The gas ones are early example later replaced by an electirc heating element

There is no manufacturers name,

Masses of losses on the decoration but we don't mind shabby and the best bit, that fabulous gold work Lamb of God survives intact

It is hollow so not too bad for shipping but it's size and the packing needed means this one is a 'one only in the box' shipment 

A very wonderful antique ecclesiastical textile heavily encrusted with gold work florals, I particularly like the combination of the crimson velvet and gold

Small tie at the back for hanging, back lined with glazed cotton

In perfect antique condition

84cm by 62cm at the widest point 

French copper is everywhere at brocantes but occassionally you come across a piece that immediately stands out from the rest, this 19th century colander is one of those

These are rarities, I have only ever seen one other passoire,

Black and white enamel signs are a much rarer find and this is a beauty, solid and heavy weighing 3.5kg, moulded metal with a bevelled surround,

Taken from a prayer bench this large religious tapestry has amazing detail and symbolism

It is worked in a mix of wool and glazed cotton entirely by hand and with great skill

Amazingly for the age it is in perfect condition, no loss of thread anywhere, the colours are still strong and there are no marks or stains,

A rare brocante find these days, this hand forged wrought iron candlestick on a hand turned wooden base was traditionally used to light a passage into the wine cellar

The hook at the top was used both to carry the candlestick and to hook it on the wall in the cave

As usual we have decided to leave it as we found it,

Lovely worn example of the iconic SW France confit pot for preserving duck

This one has the classic yellow glaze with two small dabs of green on one side, timeworn by years and years of use just how they should be

10" high

The photos are showing it in straight from the Brocante condition,

Beautiful French antique linen heirloom sheet in excellent laundered condition, ready to use

This is a pure white linen, summer weight, 1.5kg

I can send a video to show the hand embroidery, lace inserts and drawn thread work in greater detail

Measures 104"/264cm by 95" 142cm

From the closed down tailors atelier this is a heavy weight thick woven wool textile with a black and white herringbone design suitable for coats, bags, pillows

An unused, dead stock bolt, so in very good vintage condition, measuring 150cm wide and 500cm long weight 4.6kg

From the closed down tailors atelier this is a lighter weight woven wool textile with a black and white stripe design ideal for clothing, bags, even upholstery or pillows

An unused, dead stock bolt, so in very good vintage condition, measuring 154cm wide and 490cm long weight 2.2kg

With its unusual dark toffee speckled glaze and a slightly different shape from normal this lovely antique confit pot will make a interesting addition to a collection or look fabulous as part of a country kitchen display

It is timeworn which is how we prefer our confit pots to look,

From a large portiere curtain there are two panels of this soft drape jaquard weave textile with lovely flower basket and bow motifs in muted russet tones

Each panel measures 94"/240cm long by 48"/122cm wide,

Charming embroidered French heirloom linen sheet with matching pillow sham, I've not come across one with a matching pillow cover before. Dating from the late 1910's/1920's, the hem of the sheet is beautifully decorated with butterflies,

Late 19th/early 1900's French avocat lawyer's toque hat in it's original box with the avocats name label on the side and inside the lid

The hat in perfect antique condition, no damage to the velvet or silk fabrics and the silver metallic braid is intact but slightly oxidised

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So hard to find sets of 12 now, these early 1900's cotton napkins are lovingly embroidered with the initials in red cross stitch

They have a patterned chequerboard weave with narrow line borders

Well used but still with lots of life left in them,

We love the patina on this late 1800's double handled terracotta pottery jug or carafe wich would have been used to store wine, vinegar or oil or used as a water carrier

The slip glaze has crackled and produced a wonderful flaky effect,

Fabulous antiquarian book for props, looks like a book of spells from a horror movie, with an amazing aged leather cover and spine with gilt decoration, perfectly distressed for supporting favourite antique treasures

It is a religious tome dated 1656,

Light and delicate late 1800's/turn of the century piano shawl with long fringe in good enough condition to wear for a costume event and also beautiful to use for décor

The silk is woven with a plaid pattern,

Exactly how I like to see a confit pot, looking like it has been dug up out of an archaeological dig, there's just enough glaze hanging on to the worn away terracotta to give it a beautiful patina, including a rare splash of green

10"/26cm high  

Fabulous vintage 1920's/30's striped Basque table linen set, made in the traditional diamond weave of these regional textiles

This is a particularly heavy and excellent quality set, the red and green decoration is woven into the fabric not printed and has the feel of embroidery,

A beauty, this threaded jet bead collar with long beaded fringe is incredibly heavy and feels amazing draped over your shoulders. I cannot see any losses which given its large size is remarkable.

Weighs 280g

A large and heavy jet bead decorative collar from the 1800's with a classic Victorian high neck, a remarkable costume accessory.

There is some damage on the neck which with repair would not detract, and centre front some loose threads need tidying

Gorgeous old pair of tailor's scissors still sharp and useable with some surface rust 

They are marked Boucher Fab (Fabrique) A Paris, 6 Rue des Maronites

37cm/ 15" long

Garden Brocante, position this pair vintage of zinc floats as accents amongst a collection of pails and watering cans of zinc planted with greenery for a fresh  and modern rustic garden display

Both are marked along with a charming lighthouse logo

Approximate height 20cm, weight together 2.8kg 

Superb group of three antiquarian book beautifully decayed ideal for props, messy, tatty, amazing frothy pages, perfectly distressed for supporting favourite antique treasures

They are three volumes of Encylopedia of Sciences, Arts and Trades dated 1776 

Each one measures 27cm by 20cm and 7cm thick.

Late 1800's gothic style metal candle lantern was made for use in religious processions and events and would have been attached to a pole for carrying so it swung as you walked.

A bit battered and timeworn, perfect for a romantic shabby chic décor,

French legal manuscript written in 1613, the date can be read at the top in words and then at a later date, but not recently, the date has been added in ink numerically 

The wonderful swirling script is near impossible to read so we can't tell you what it contains,

Traditional set of storage canister in blue and white marble incorporating enamel labelling

Slightly chippy but not too battered, the lids on the Sucre and Epices may not be original, they fit perfectly but they are plain white,

Three early 1900's asparagus plates with transfer decoration and moulded drain and reserve for the butter

9" diameter, note one plate has an old chip

Three clear glass pharmacy jars with their original labels, the glass is hand blown with many beautiful inclusions adding lots of character and a pontil mark on the base of each.

The original labels are paper with gilt borders,

Late 1800's striking lace collar decorated with metallic sequins and small jet beads and finished with a silk fringe.

In good antique condition, the ground has faded to an antique black, and a stitch or two is nedded to tack parts of the fringe back on

This huge chunky pewter charger dating from the 19th century is a beauty, a fabulous French farmhouse staple showing all its history in its patina, dings and scratches, it would make a fabulous serving dish, cheese board or period touch to a country style décor

Fantastic dark antique patina as it is,

Fabulous antiquarian book for props, looks like a book of spells from a horror movie, messy, tatty, amazing frothy pages, perfectly distressed for supporting favourite antique treasures

It is a religious tome, can't find a date but suspect 17th or early18th century,

Two rare moulded glass grave marker decorative plaques circa 1910's, these were mounted on the gravestone with the loved ones photograph in the centre domed vignette, they are similar but not a pair, the design slightly differs

The colour of the amethyst glass is beautiful, darker in one than the other but both stunning,

Mid century double sided painted enamel sign to fix at right angles to a shop front to advertise a repairman of fencing, the wording is the same on both sides.

Some wear and tear but generally in good condition

Measures 40cm by 36cm

Charming late Georgian, dark with age, lithograph print with the title Shall I Send or Not, printed in London 1833 but in a french frame. The frame is the original as you can see from the backing paper and inside there are a couple of fragments of old newspapers in French. In her hand is clutched a letter to a Captain,