{"title":"Occult \u0026 Folklore","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-handwritten-psychography-written-in-a-trance-like-state-c-1880-occult-paranormal-spiritualism","title":"Antique 19th Century Handwritten Psychography Written In A Trance Like State c.1880 Occult Paranormal Spiritualism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePurchased from an ephemera dealer who specialises in occult, spiritualism and paranormal pieces, this has to be one of my most curious finds ever. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA handwritten document written on the back of a postage stamped package wrap of some sort, dating to around 1880,  which is believed to be automatic writing or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003epsychograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ey, a process where a person writes in a trance like state without consciously controlling the content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSome believe it allows communication with spirits or divine entities, with mediums claiming the words come through them rather than from them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt reads: I sometimes think, a little last night I dreamt that there was a person who took away things, even if you put it under a tent, banked up with snow, but I must say goodbye \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003enow, for I daresay that my poor pen must be tired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLines such as “I sometimes think, a little” and “last night I dreamt” suggest a drifting mental state and a blurred line between dreaming and waking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe mention of a figure “who took away things… banked up with snow” evokes themes of loss and the futility of preservation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe closing—“I must say goodbye now… my poor pen must be tired”—feels self-aware, as if the writing emerged from a deeper place and has now come to rest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe writing flows with a dreamy, spontaneous quality—starting with “Sometimes I think a little,” and moving into a surreal narrative about someone who “took away things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome words are hard to decipher and are joined together, lines are crossed out, and there’s irregular spacing, which can be characteristic of automatic writing when the writer is not fully conscious of or focused on the penmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention of dreams, someone taking things away, and a mysterious goodbye adds to the mystical tone often found in automatic or subconscious writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwriting varies in pressure and neatness, which can happen in altered states of consciousness or deep focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. P\u003cspan\u003eaper splitting to the upper edge of one of the three folds, some light foxing and discolouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 26.5cm x 18.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55287378837887,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/DA7ED944-24D3-4836-9E11-DBBB35AE624C.jpg?v=1743869031"},{"product_id":"rare-1823-broadside-discovery-of-human-remains-in-louth-marketplace","title":"Rare 1823 Broadside – Discovery of Human Remains in Louth Marketplace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare 1823 Broadside – Discovery of Human Remains in Louth Marketplace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce and evocative broadside dated 25 July 1823, describing the extraordinary discovery of fourteen coffins containing human remains beneath the marketplace in Louth, Lincolnshire. Workmen digging in the square broke into an underground chamber, where they uncovered coffins fashioned from hollowed-out tree trunks, carefully arranged in rows. When opened, many still contained skeletons, with traces of shrouds, hair, and clothing clinging to the remains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe discovery caused a sensation in the town, attracting great crowds and the attention of antiquarians. Speculation abounded: some believed the burials to be those of medieval monks, while others argued they were of much earlier, possibly pre-Christian origin. The find was even reported to have aroused the interest of Sir Joseph Banks, emblematic of the growing antiquarian curiosity of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted by Ostell of Nottingham, this is a rare survivor of a sensationalist broadside blending local history, archaeology, and morbid fascination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch sensational “wonder” or “discovery” broadsides were printed for popular circulation, sold in town squares and taverns, and rarely survive. This example provides a vivid glimpse into 19th century antiquarian curiosity and public fascination with death and the past, and is of particular interest to collectors of Lincolnshire history, funerary archaeology, and popular ephemera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Some browning and creasing. At some point it has been attached to a slim piece of card and sliced to help preserve it, hence the tidy edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 25.2cm x 18cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56050816483711,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/F17D7FE1-E132-4B91-865D-EEB938E3C831.jpg?v=1777200769"},{"product_id":"vintage-fortune-cards-from-an-old-fortune-telling-arcade-machine","title":"Vintage Fortune Cards From An Old Fortune Telling Arcade Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of vintage fortune cards from an old fortune telling arcade machine. I’m selling them individually but I’m happy to offer a discount if you are wanting more than one, so do get in touch. They‘re also shipped for free within the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, seeker of secrets, pick an envelope from the Fortune Teller’s Casket, then break the seal to reveal your vintage fortune card. Be sure to choose wisely though, each destiny is unique, and what you draw is meant to be…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood luck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56593002496383,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/E16E4612-30F6-4C20-82C4-4F361D859182.jpg?v=1766055428"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-19th-century-riveted-metal-chastity-belt","title":"Rare Antique 19th Century Riveted Metal Chastity Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Antique 19th Century Riveted Metal Chastity Belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObjects Of This Type Were Produced In The 19th Century During A Period Of Heightened Moral Anxiety Surrounding Sexuality, Particularly Female Sexuality. While Long Believed To Originate In The Medieval Period, Most Surviving Examples Are Now Understood To Be Victorian Era Constructions, Often Created For Exhibition, Moral Instruction, Or Medical Theories Related To The Suppression Of Sexual Behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Example Shows Industrial Manufacturing Techniques And Symbolic Cut Heart And Star Design Elements Which Are Characteristic Of The Mid To Late 1800s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian Factory Work Could Be Brutal And Unsafe, Especially For Women And Girls. Sexual Harassment And Assault Happened Often. Research Suggests That Chastity Belts May Well Have Been Used By Some Women To Protect Against Sexual Assault At Work. A Dark Part Of History Where Women Were Often Blamed For Provoking Men.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Is Good, Commensurate With Age And Use. Structurally Sound. Age Related Discolouration And Rust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 37cm x 30cm x 22cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 750 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56896177373567,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/B45A4E62-FF75-44EE-B611-11467847BE7A.jpg?v=1770236897"},{"product_id":"rare-set-antique-19th-century-architectural-pattern-moulds-of-a-gargoyle-and-wings","title":"Rare Set Antique 19th Century Architectural Pattern Moulds Of A Gargoyle And Wings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare set of 19th century architectural pattern moulds, comprising carved wooden master patterns and associated cast examples, used in the production of decorative architectural ornaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe patterns would originally have been used to produce repeated elements for cast iron or composition ornaments, such as panels, brackets, cornice enrichments, or fireplace and interior architectural details. Traces of red lead primer remain on the cast surfaces, consistent with period ironwork preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gargoyle and one of the wings are made of cast iron and the other wing is carved from wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare survivors whose decorative character might resonate with collectors from the fantasy role-playing community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 36cm x 28cm x 10cm (gargoyle) \u0026amp; 31.5cm x 18cm x 7cm (wings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 4400 grams (gargoyle), 1900 grams (cast iron wing) \u0026amp; 800 grams (wooden wing).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56927571280255,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/A186CC54-2A3E-42FF-AF13-BD5B86CB405D.jpg?v=1777200466"},{"product_id":"antique-early-20th-century-stereoview-photograph-of-the-old-witch-house-salem-c-1917","title":"Antique Early 20th Century Stereoview Photograph Of ‘The Old Witch House’, Salem c.1915","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis early 20th century stereoview photograph (circa 1915) depicts the Old Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts, historically known as the ‘Jonathan Corwin House’. Built around 1675, it is the only surviving structure in Salem directly associated with the Salem witch trials of 1692.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stereoscopic format, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was designed to create a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope. By the 1910s, images of landmarks such as the Old Witch House were widely circulated as historical and tourist souvenirs, reflecting Salem’s enduring association with the witchcraft trials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Some discolouration to one corner and creases. Image is still strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 17.7cm x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 35 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57032974926207,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/713325E3-00C8-49E6-9DCE-AECFE25EFECB.jpg?v=1772103648"},{"product_id":"untitled-feb27_13-47","title":"Late Medieval Architectural Ecclesiastical Carved Stone Fragment Depicting Cherub\/Angel Standing Over Fallen Figure, Possibly Lucifer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA beautiful late Medieval carved stone architectural ecclesiastical fragment depicting a cherub or angel standing over the torso of a fallen figure, possibly Lucifer, and likely symbolises triumph over evil, \u003c\/span\u003edivine justice and reassurance to the faithful. It is likely Italian and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecame from the collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of a Priest, a collector of objet d'art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasures W34cm x H26cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeighs 7450 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57039395717503,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/EDC0C80D-C3AC-409D-A5A7-3D1929707B87.jpg?v=1772204071"},{"product_id":"untitled-apr10_10-43","title":"Antique 19th Century Mourning Hair Ring With Gold Name Plate Initialled \u0026 Dated 1832","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful antique 19th century mourning hair ring, a form of sentimental jewellery popular in Europe and North America during the 1800s. The rings were made using the hair of a deceased loved one, carefully braided or woven into intricate bands, serving as a tangible and deeply personal memorial. The gold (unmarked) name plate is engraved to the front with the deceased person’s initials and to the back is the year of their death, 1832.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMourning jewellery became widespread in the mid 1800s, when elaborate rituals surrounding death and remembrance were popular. Hair, valued for its durability and symbolic permanence, was considered an intimate relic that could physically connect the wearer to the departed. Rings like this were typically worn daily, quietly expressing grief, devotion, and remembrance in an era when mourning was both a private emotion and a public practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with  age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 0.48 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57318906888575,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/121E18C7-4FEB-4EF7-9041-43DADBF5E9FF.jpg?v=1775814476"},{"product_id":"rare-18th-century-door-handle-dated-1730-initialled-protection-marks","title":"Rare 18th Century Door Handle Dated 1730, Initialled, With Protection Marks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs door handles go, this is by far the most mysterious I’ve ever seen and a favourite find. Dated 1730, initialled and with what looks very much like protection marks commonly seen in medieval churches (see photo 2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a wonderful decorative piece and a rare survivor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 31cm x 10.5cm x 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 400 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57345594327423,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/23606CE0-51FF-483B-982B-A6D406D6499D.jpg?v=1778912060"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-18th-c-english-elm-candle-stool-with-carved-initials-apotropaic-mark","title":"RESERVED DEREK - (PAYMENT 2) Rare Antique 18th C. English Elm Candle Stool With Carved Initials \u0026 Apotropaic Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare 18th century English elm candle stool, with period carved initials to the underneath, along with a marvellous apotropaic mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis symbol, which is often in the form of overlapping ‘V’s (VV) or, like this example, an ‘M’, is called a ‘Marian Mark’ and was used as a protective symbol in homes and churches to invoke the Virgin Mary for protection against evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese apotropaic marks were scratched into thresholds, windows, and walls, and while their religious meaning faded, they persisted as folk magic to ward off witchcraft and bad luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare survivor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 16.5cm (H) x 22.5cm (W) x 14.5cm (D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 500 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57349629706623,"sku":null,"price":491.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/C8B7927C-3230-45E2-ADC3-EB13D7747907.jpg?v=1776244592"},{"product_id":"small-antique-16th-century-sinister-looking-oak-carving-from-a-bizarre-sideboard-from-the-east-anglia-region","title":"Small Antique 16th Century Sinister Looking Oak Carving From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Wonderful And Rather Mysterious Small Antique 16th Century Sinister Looking Oak Carving From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**See Last Photo For The Other Bizarre Pieces From The Same Piece Of Furniture (these are not included in this sale**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect size for a cabinet of curiosities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and having been removed from an item of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 5cm x 3cm x 2cm (Head) \u0026amp; 4.5cm x 2.3cm x 1cm (Lower Piece)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 21.46 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57350016860543,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/62252075-BA06-4B52-AB40-3898E6EFE7B0.jpg?v=1776253198"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-16th-century-oak-carving-with-folk-art-aesthetic-from-a-bizarre-sideboard-from-the-east-anglia-region","title":"Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Wonderful And Rather Mysterious Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**See Last Photo For The Other Bizarre Pieces From The Same Piece Of Furniture (these are not included in this sale**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and having been removed from an item of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 16.6cm x 4cm x 3.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 108.33 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57350538887551,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/E1D46EC3-C740-43A9-B7D0-47B590CED786.jpg?v=1776262038"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-16th-century-oak-carving-with-folk-art-aesthetic-from-a-bizarre-sideboard-from-the-east-anglia-region-copy","title":"Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Wonderful And Rather Mysterious Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**See Last Photo For The Other Bizarre Pieces From The Same Piece Of Furniture (these are not included in this sale**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and having been removed from an item of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 16.6cm x 4cm x 3.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 108.33 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57350561661311,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/3D03B8A0-8C0E-4CB1-B289-8FFA86F64A15.jpg?v=1776262416"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-16th-century-oak-carving-with-folk-art-aesthetic-from-a-bizarre-sideboard-from-the-east-anglia-region-copy-1","title":"Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Wonderful And Rather Mysterious Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**See Last Photo For The Other Bizarre Pieces From The Same Piece Of Furniture (these are not included in this sale**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and having been removed from an item of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 13.5cm x 4cm x 3.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 94.08 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57350584893823,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/56B7EDC9-1BB1-4080-BE92-C768327AE528.jpg?v=1776262595"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-16th-century-oak-carving-with-folk-art-aesthetic-from-a-bizarre-sideboard-from-the-east-anglia-region-copy-2","title":"Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Wonderful And Rather Mysterious Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**See Last Photo For The Other Bizarre Pieces From The Same Piece Of Furniture (these are not included in this sale**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and having been removed from an item of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 13.2cm x 3cm x 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 76.62 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57350589284735,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/81B97ABE-374A-48B2-9252-644E19BFB896.jpg?v=1776262813"},{"product_id":"rare-18th-century-goblet-carved-from-a-single-piece-of-oak-with-assortment-of-protection-marks","title":"Rare 18th Century Goblet Carved From A Single Piece Of Oak With Assortment Of Protection Marks Dated 1779","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful 18th century goblet carved from a single piece of oak with an assortment of protection marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely given as a form of love token with a date of a significant occasion carved into it, along with a heart and someone’s initials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout history people have used protective symbols on everyday objects to protect themselves against anything from witches and evil spirits, to bad luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll see this has a carved saltire, a cross, a hexafoil and two crossed branches. These are a wonderful insight into our ancestor’s everyday life, where they felt vulnerable and how they went about protecting themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. A Small split to the base of the cup from age, use and warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 12cm x 7.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 184.19 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57355117658495,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/CEDA7730-7449-4850-8C81-658E4F765637.jpg?v=1776331734"},{"product_id":"ancient-medieval-carved-folk-art-wooden-corbel-beam-end-beast","title":"Ancient Medieval Carved Folk Art Wooden Corbel Beam End Beast Or Natural Burr Wood…?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Ancient Medieval Carved Folk Art Corbel Or Beam End, With The Remnants Of A Partial Head Of A Beast Of Some Kind? Or, Simply A Piece Of Natural Burr Wood…? It Shows Wonderful Overall Surface Patina And It Certainly Resembles A Beastie Of Some Sort, Albeit The Side Of the Head Is Now Deteriorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt Came In A Collection Of Other Medieval Carvings And Is Believed To Have Originated From The South Of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is as explained above. Structurally sound. Some age related deterioration. Appears to have been previously treated and waxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 21cm (W) x 20cm (L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 1300 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57412865753471,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/9A7C37DE-4648-447C-B294-0EB77DD9B7C4.jpg?v=1777210677"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-17th-century-bartmann-kiln-waster-c-1650","title":"Rare Antique 17th Century Bartmann Kiln Waster, c.1650","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Antique 17th Century Bartmann Kiln Waster, c.1650.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary Bartmann jug that has come into contact with a large piece of kiln material during a turbulent firing ; resulting in a mass of minerals fusing to the side of the jug and being fully salt-glazed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt is introduced to the kiln by a shovel through the roof openings ; at which point the kiln has already been firing for forty five hours and is at a temperature of 1200 C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the 17th century these jugs were also used by some as witches bottles. Witches bottles were believed to be counter magical devices used as protection against Dark magic. They were filled with various objects such as hair, nail clippings, pins, nails, wine or urine and rosemary, which were thought to benefit their owners or harm their enemies. Bottles with malevolent-looking face masks typical of the period, were routinely chosen for this very purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was widely believed that witches often gained access to homes through deviant paths such as the chimney stack. Witches bottles were therefore placed into walls, roofs, floorboards or fireplaces to ward off evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one now makes for a wonderful piece of decorative art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is decent, commensurate with age and use. Missing its handle and there is a small hairline crack near the neck which is stable (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 22cm x 14cm x 12.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 850 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57472470942079,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/163FDA17-E052-49FF-B6B6-8224C542803E.jpg?v=1778065552"},{"product_id":"rate-british-example-of-an-antique-19th-century-mercury-lined-witches-ball","title":"Rare Large British Example Of An Antique 19th Century Mercury Lined Witches Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Large British Example Of An Antique 19th Century Mercury Lined Witches Ball. \u003cspan\u003eWonderful Colour And Size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, witches balls were hung in cottage windows to ward off evil spirits, witches, evil spells, ill fortune and bad spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to folk tales, witches balls would entice evil spirits with their bright colours; once drawn in, the spirit would become trapped within the glass, unable to cause harm to the household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approx 26cm diameter \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 750 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57478711902591,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/CC492CCE-55FE-40F3-A08C-A0F4A539D092.jpg?v=1778169570"},{"product_id":"untitled-may11_09-44","title":"Magnificent Early 17th Century Carved Stone Head From The Out Houses Of Newton Old Hall, Derbyshire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA magnificent early 17th century carved stone head of a man sourced from the out houses of Newton Old Hall and almost certainly depicts the original owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eBuilt around 1625 by \u003c\/span\u003eGodfrey Frogatt, Newton Old Hall is a Grade II listed manor in Derbyshire with a richly documented history. It houses a spectacular 17th century plasterwork ceiling and timber beams harvested from trees felled as early as 1415, suggesting it was built upon even older foundations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe house features a \"secret room\" or priest hole, marking its history as a clandestine sanctuary for recusant Catholics and early Nonconformists during eras of religious persecution.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eFurthermore, it is famously linked to the childhood of Jedediah Strutt, a pioneer of the Industrial Revolution, who reportedly developed his early mechanical ideas within its walls.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThis is a fabulous survivor with a rare provenance and it now absolutely displays magnificently as a piece of decorative art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures H 20 cm x W 13 cm x D 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 8750 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"BpTZRb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57496105484671,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/5EF29BE1-DB23-4CE2-837F-DCF5D4D82AB8.jpg?v=1778489106"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-candle-stool-with-carved-apotropaic-marian-mark","title":"Rare Antique Late 18th - Early 19th Century Candle Stool With Carved Apotropaic Marian Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare antique late 18th - early 19th century candle stool, with period carved apotropaic Marian mark to the underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis symbol, which is often in the form of overlapping ‘V’s (VV) or, like this example, an ‘M’, is called a ‘Marian Mark’ and was used as a protective symbol in homes and churches to invoke the Virgin Mary for protection against evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese apotropaic marks were scratched into thresholds, windows, and walls, and while their religious meaning faded, they persisted as folk magic to ward off witchcraft and bad luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare survivor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 21cm (H) x 25.5cm (W) x 18cm (D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 950 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57553706779007,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/E45073FB-0A8B-4E7F-8377-332588EF761F.jpg?v=1779088656"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-silver-locket-containing-dried-white-heather-to-protect-against-witchcraft-curses-malicious-spirits","title":"Antique 19th Century Silver Locket Containing Dried White Heather To Protect Against Witchcraft, Curses \u0026 Malicious Spirits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet antique 19th century silver locket containing dried white heather, a talisman used to protect against witchcraft, curses and malicious spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and rural Celtic regions, dried heather was sometimes sealed within lockets, brooches, and other silver keepsakes as a protective charm rooted in older folk tradition. Heather,  especially white heather, was widely associated with spiritual protection and was believed to guard the wearer against witchcraft, curses, the evil eye, and malicious spirits said to inhabit wild moorland landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beliefs came from longstanding Scottish and Celtic folklore rather than formal religion. Carrying or wearing dried heather was thought to repel harmful supernatural influence, while burning heather or placing it near a doorway was believed to purify and protect the home. During the Victorian era, these older protective customs merged with the fashion for sentimental botanical jewellery, allowing heather to serve both as an ornamental keepsake and a discreet talisman against unseen forces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 19th century mourning hair ring is not included and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 2.7cm (top of ring to bottom of locket) x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 11.35 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57555892109695,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/E6C4FC1B-53D8-49EF-B95F-40B85AC98012.jpg?v=1779112548"},{"product_id":"very-rare-11th-12th-century-anglo-norman-carved-stone-gripping-mouth-apotropaic-corbel","title":"Very Rare 11th - 12th Century Carved Stone ‘Gripping Mouth’ Apotropaic Corbel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very rare 11th - 12th century carved stone corbel depicting a smiling man with rare thin ‘spaghetti’ type arms reaching from beneath the mouth, around the side of the head and linking into the eye brows. It looks like it is pulling at one side of it’s mouth in a grotesque manner. It has the typical t-shaped brow and nose associated with the period, and probably originates from the north of england. It still shows remnants of mortar to the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically carved as corbels or façade ornaments, these figures were known as “gripping mouth” figures and depicted a contorted human figure pulling its mouth open, often symbolising the sin of speech (like gossip or lying) and human foolishness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were also apotropaic in function. Positioned on the exterior of churches, they were believed to repel, confuse, or trap evil forces, preventing malevolent spirits from entering sacred space. They acted as symbolic guardians at the threshold between the earthly and the divine, protecting the sanctity of the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare survivor and a wonderful decorative item!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. I’m good solid condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 13cm (H) X 12.5cm (W) X 23cm (D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 5650 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57579459674495,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/36CFDB58-3404-4F72-B90C-AB40087FD2D5.jpg?v=1779280545"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-early-19th-century-welsh-food-cupboard-with-apotropaic-marian-mark-hexafoil","title":"Rare Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Food Cupboard With Apotropaic Marian Mark \u0026 Hexafoil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Beautiful Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Food Cupboard With Apotropaic Marian Mark And Hexafoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a ‘Marian Mark’ (overlapping v) on the outside which historically were carved into houses to ward off evil spirits and believed to invoke the protection of the Virgin Mary. These symbols were often placed at vulnerable points like doors, windows, and fireplaces to act as a spiritual barrier, protecting against perceived threats like sickness, poor harvests, and the malevolent influence of witches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has a ‘Hexafoil’ or Daisy wheel on the inside of the door. These exciting protection marks were likely added to guard against curses or bad luck in the food supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, the cupboard itself has continued to collect its own story. The surname “Hughes” has been carved into the door by a later owner, and traces of old Aberystwyth newspaper still remain inside where the shelves were once lined. The surface is wonderfully textured, with generations of layered paint creating a rich, worn finish that could never be replicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous piece of Welsh country history. \u003cspan\u003eStrong, solid, and still perfectly usable. It would bring character to any room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound with an abundance of age related wear and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures \u003cspan\u003e95cm (H) x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e66cm (W) x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34.5cm (D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 26.80 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57595922874751,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/0ED01AAF-D3C3-4A5D-B2E7-9637832B9533.jpg?v=1779695349"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/collections\/127155342_3299111890218195_5271481226998755704_n.jpg?v=1748265969","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/collections\/miniatures-1.oembed","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}