A superb 19th century display cushion, they were an alternative to the gilt toleware Globe de Mariage stands and usually sat under a square dome with the wax tiara resting on top, I expect they were much more expensive to purchase which is why you don't see them very often, the trim is bright gold,

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,

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,

Super period storage for your petit chateau, antique bentwood hatbox, the antique wall paper on the top appears to be an original addition from the wear not a recent repair, normally they are black finish on top, there's a fragment of a travel label,

It may have had a later varnish but again not recent,

Such a pretty lace curtain but we tend not to use a central panel for windows now so this one may be best for gleaning or props

Made up of sections of soft tulle net and hand made crochet lace,

A lovely confection of greeting cards, scrapbooking and memorabilia, someones pride and joy and no doubt full of memories, all framed in it's original gilt gesso wooden frame

Some of the pieces have become a bit distressed,

One of the most beautiful fabric boxes I've seen, that art nouveau fabric must have been a stunner when it was new, now rather faded on the outside you can appreciate how vibrant it would have been on opening the lid, can you imagine it with the velour edging still that shade of purple to match the flowers, the outside has some foxing,

A boudoir essential, this sachet would have stored Madame's night clothes, stockings or lingerie

The interior is a stunning quilted cobalt blue silk with four flaps of lace folding over and tied with a blue ribbon in the centre 

In good condition,

These advertising calendars were a popular end of year gift for customers of the grand magasins and boutiques, in fact it is still quite common in France to walk into a local shop and be given a free calendar

Attached to the card poster would have been a tear off paper sheet pad with the dates on,

A very large vintage fabric box, it has the remains of a label on the base could be Au Louvre, paper lined, clean but has a small tear in the top, 49cm by 31cm by 10cm

Hand painted silk box in the shape of a bell, something different for a box collection

Maybe it held bonbons, the base pulls off but whatever was stuck on the base has gone missing

A pretty antique aumoniere purse with drawstring top lined with satin

The beads are metal in shades of gold, red, and steel

There is some damage and small loss of beads particularly on the bottom fringe, a little work will be needed stabilise it

An essential part of the First Communion costume these small money purses hung from the sash at the waist of the dress

This one has an embroidered chiffon front and chiffon and lace trim,

An essential part of the First Communion costume these small money purses hung from the sash at the waist of the dress

This one has an embroidered chiffon front and chiffon and lace trim,

This rosary has a metal and white metal ball chain with metal crucifix, and two religious medals attached, both the medals feature Mary, one of which is a Lourdes souvenir

Chunky faceted lead crystal glass drops from an antique chandelier, great for adding a little sparkle to your decor

7cm long, most have the original wire still attached 

Flat back lead crystal glass pampilles from an antique chandelier with faceted sides great for backing with old papers to make hanging decorations

8cm long, there are some slight differences if you are reserving several you may get a mix 

Beautiful long teardrop lead crystal glass drops from an antique chandelier measuring 16cm long

All in perfect condition most still with the hanging wire 

Flat backed crystal pampilles from an antique chandelier with faceted sides, great for mounting with old papers to make decorative hanging decorations 

6cm long, some are slightly different shapes so you may get a mix if ordering several