A fun Brocante find, this mid century plastic sign for ice cream to take away would make great kitchen decor, 24cm by 15cm

I love architectural salvage like thiss cast iron decorative mount in fleur de Lys form, the perfect combination of rust and old paint, 21cm long 

Pretty pink soap dish, nicely chippy and timeworn, cast iron enamel with a heavy enamel finish 

This doll or teddy's leather hat in the form of a sailor's cap is made from a soft leather with the headband decorated with gold lettering that says HMS Star, the quality of the materials and the attention to detail suggests this was from an expensive toy and definitely antique, perhaps a souvenir item,

1930's Rayon liquid satin boudoir jacket in a classic soft pink with extra wide sleeves, it had a lot of yellowing I have soaked a couple of times and it is greatly improved, there are still a few shadows on the collar edge and one of the sleeves, another wash or two will fix it, good wearable size,

A pair of romantic late 1800's appliqué lace curtains in good condition, only one tiny hole around a flower that needs stitching, long and narrow to suit the style of a period French house window, these look stunning for framing a boudoir window or doorway or for props, 230cm by 46cm,

These used to be a Brocante staple, now they are a find to get excited about as they become rarer, hemp was grown in the countryside, loomed on the farm and made into clothing, textiles for the house and for use in farming and food production.

These sheets have a variety of natural colours, superb textures,

Longchamp terre de fer ironstone tureen with very good crazed antique patina on one side, no damage

Needlecraft skills book published by DMC covering practically all the techniques you might wish to try, lace making, embroidery, sewing, crochet....

Extra bonus that it has kept its fly leaf, no publishing date however the photos on the cover look like 1940/50's

I don't believe I have ever seen anything as wonderful as this white stump work embroidery panel, I believe that is a Duke's crown, along with the Fleur de Lys adding to the symbols of French aristocracy, sewn with thread in multiple directions to give that raised three dimensional effect,

Circa 1910 very cute vintage school pinafore in soft faded black cotton with delightful red piping, in good wearable condition, not laundered, chest 28"

Beautiful turn of the century boxed threads, Wallaert Fréres sewing cotton on wooden spools, this colour is called Vieil Or, it's a light gold tone
€4 per bobbin

A full box of 12 is available, message me for details 

An untouched pack of heavy duty Cousin Fréres linen thread from the turn of the century, wooden bobbins still with the wrappers intact and the original box, in great usable condition, there are 12 in the box, the colour is golden egg yolk yellow 

€5 per bobbin, 6 still available

Turn your petit maison into a medieval castle with this faux tapestry, it might not be the real thing but it does have some age, is French made and will be quite a statement as a wall hanging or even a bed coverlet, printed heavy weight cotton lined with a plain red cotton which is stamped Made in France,

Two iconic vintage prints of  The Gleaners" (Les Glaneuses) by Jean-François Millet, originally completed in 1857 and The Angelus, very well mounted in gold card with matching gold frames, they have hardwood backs, in great condition

Willing to sell separately if you want 

Cast iron garden edging panel, not too heavy for shipping, rusty rustic decorating 

Simple but charming original pencil sketch titled "A Mon Amie J. Fraisse, Callum R, 1920", some damp damage, good partly gilded frame, intact back, 50cm by 36cm, 20" by 14"

Two small 17th century vellines, vellum bound books, approx 6" by 4", both religious volumes and in rough condition, they could be used for decor with similar objects, as a plinth to display an antique treasure or just own them for the joy of having something that old in your home, one is dated 1618, the other 165

These unworn and still in their box children's shoes are adorable, one is missing a button so I'm sending them with two spare ones

One complete card of these beauties available, milk chocolate silk over metal buttons on shanks, they feel really heavy and apart from having to brush off decades of dust they are in good condition, unfortunately part of the card graphics is lost, however the paper label is intact on the back,

Large wooden grain measure with lettering, can't make much of it out except the word Toulouse at the bottom, a bit of polish might help, a mix of iron and steel cladding, solid and not particularly heavy for shipping, about 12" high

19th century framed communion souvenir, I presume a card however it is firmly sealed in its Napoleon III black and gold frame so I don't want to disturb it, it has the look of Victorian die cuts with the design glossy and embossed

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

I have a number of unused rolls of wine red vintage grosgrain hat ribbon, a blend of cotton and rayon, 10 meters each roll, 4.5cm wide

Dead stock so in good condition 

4 available

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,

Small antique 19th century terracotta bowl with the classic dark yellow glaze to the rim and interior, it has a rustic aged patina from decades of regular use, staining and chips in the glaze, perfect imperfections, diameter 20cm 8"

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,

Amidon advertising starch box which has the iconic and adorable graphics, wonderful rich colour, solid and clean, this one has lost its clasp and it may have had a strap as there are studs on each side, 40cm by 25cm by 15cm

Small size iconic Bouillon Kub tin, gently rusted, 10cm high

An antique curiosity, this tiny object is a French made cricket or grasshopper cage, keeping crickets was a popular pastime in the mid to late 19th century for luck and to enjoy the sounds, it's had some worm so I have kept it back to be sure it is all old damage and long gone

Lots of this 19th century cotton print which to my eye epitomises French chateau decor, it was huge bed drapes, now gently faded, each panel is 244cm by 80cm, 96" by 32", a couple of them have a small panel at one end making up the length, that varies 10-14cm, laundered and in good condition

5 panels available

Large steel baskets used for the production of oysters in the Archichon region, these are particularly beautiful as they have a fabulous bloom from wear in the salty water and a hint of colour with the yellow and green paint, there are handles on the sides, great for storage and display of textiles and Brocante finds

A very attractive antique 19th century cast iron jardiniere, the original weathered chippy white enamel paint would suit a monochrome shabby chic decor, I think the look is perfect, these are usually too big and heavy for me to consider shipping but this is small and perfect for slipping in a small parcel weighing only 2.5kg,

An unusual millinery confection cleverly made from a gathered and pleated narrow grosgrain ribbon,

Wonderful old biscuit tin, I think 19thc, the covering is paper, deliciously aged but plenty of it still intact, 24cm x 11cm x 12cm

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,

I have two panels of this reclaimed 19th century French cotton print, both have been laundered but I didn't soak preferring to leave it with a hint of it's age, raw edges, otherwise it's in great condition, a little faded but it is over 100 years old

Each panel  measures 83cm/32" by 127cm/50",

A beautiful Art Nouveau era soft weave printed cotton, circa 1905, with big blousy exotic pink blooms over a palest green background of sinuous foliage, reclaimed from some huge bed drapes it has been laundered and the condition is very good

Measures 260cm by a loom width of 77cm, 102" by 30"

I have a selection of these unusual silk discs used to keep a hair bun tidy, in Victorian and Edwardian costume a woman's hair would always be worn up and these helped keep everything in place.

They look a little like a doll's hat....and no doubt could be adapted as such.....such a variety of textiles used, silk brocade,

These superb dress embellishments are huge, I had some difficulty working out how they were arranged so I hope the photos do them justice as they are magnificent 

The main sections are made from a tulle decorated with glass seed and barrel beads, which have a grey hue, to create the pattern,

An evocative pair of Victorian lace up boots, showing their years of service with an excellent a timeworn look, good for displaying and okay to wear, the leather is sturdy and would improve with treatment if you wish

Original soles, one heel base has crumbled

There are 8 meters of this beautiful mid to late 1800's fine Chantilly lace available uncut, the design is dense with swags and sprays of flowers typical of this style of decorative trim.

Lovingly stored away when she grew out of them this teeny pair of first shoes are untouched since they were discarded in the early 1900's and Maman stored them away for a lifetime as a souvenir, I even love how scuffed and worn the leather is from daily wear, adorable for creating a romantic period display

Antique 19th century quilt pieces, I'm not sure why this was cut up when I found it as the remnants I have here as all are in really good condition, the fabric is beautiful and it's double sided so if you choose to unpick it to glean the fabric there will be two pieces,

Dating from the turn of the century this young girl's dress would have been part of a premier communion ensemble, it is made from a light and sheer cotton muslin and is entirely sewn by hand.

The details are beautiful, tiny hand sewn pin tucks on the body, cuffs and skirt hem, drawn thread details,

There are three of these vintage purple gingham rectangular pillow shams, 70cm by 50cm and one smaller 66cm by 55cm, they have signs of wear and use including a few tiny holes, pearl button closure, the measurements include the frill.

They have been soaked and laundered

Price is each

From that treasure trove mercerie shop haul these gorgeous Tresse ribbons have a fine textured weave, the sort of trims you might find as laces for tap or ballet shoes, maybe straps on lingerie, or for sewing/embroidery projects, the ribbon is 2cm wide, each pack has 25 meters,

This is a superb antique chalk ware reliquary unfortunately a nightmare to photograph as anything under domed glass is hard to capture, I hope you can see the detail, it's quite exquisite with the figures surrounded by winged cherubs,

Sold to make wash towels with, I have never seen this fabric with lettering incorporated into that red stripe, the basket weave texture is beautiful, it has a coolness but from the feel I think most likely a cotton and linen blend, as new dead stock, so perfect condition,

 An exceptional hand stitched 19th century quilt with a dense diamond pattern centre, a second loop stitch border around the centre panel and narrow bands of stitching on the four sides to create an outer border.

The fabric used on one side of the quilt is a beautiful pink Paisley with red highlights,