{"title":"Sold Items","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rare-novelty-george-iii-silver-vinaigrette-birmingham-1818-john-lawrence","title":"Rare Novelty George III Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1818 John Lawrence","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Rare Novelty Trunk \/ Case Design George III Silver Vinaigrette Hallmarked Birmingham 1818 Made By John Lawrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 3cm x 2cm x 1cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" 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\" 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32221729390628,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_f2fd16f4-299f-4a90-bd7a-43a45a1f8103.jpg?v=1605540594"},{"product_id":"rare-boer-war-carved-briar-pipe-gift-from-clr-sgt-mcdonald-to-sgt-maj-shepperd","title":"Rare Boer War Carved Briar Pipe Gift From Clr Sgt McDonald To Sgt Maj Shepperd","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Stunning Rare Boer War Carved Briar Pipe. Intricately Carved. It Depicts An Insignia With A Soldier One Side And A Civilian The Other. It Reads “BRITON ZAR BOER WAR” at the top. It Also Reads “MAAKT EENDRAGT MAGT” To The Bottom, Along With “THE ROYAL WARWICK” Beneath Another Insignia. To The Rear Is Another Insignia And The Wording “CLR SGT MCDONALD TO SGT MAJ SHEPPERD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt really is an incredible piece in lovely condition. The detail and workmanship is stunning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 13cm tall (inc mouthpiece) x 10cm in width (mouthpiece to pipe).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32382721753124,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_646b2dd2-63c2-4bbb-999c-b1ac70153bdd.jpg?v=1605540655"},{"product_id":"military-leather-cigar-case-w-r-francis-norfolk-regiment-copy-of-diary","title":"Military Leather Cigar Case William Francis 2805 Norfolk Regiment + Copy Of Full Service History","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Find! A Military Leather Cigar Case Belonging To William Francis Of The Norfolk Regiment 2805. He Has Personalised It To Show All Of His Postings From 1891 - 1904. It Shows Service In India And Even Appears To Show A Posting To The Tower Of London In 1894. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis Records Show William Francis was promoted to Sergeant in 1897, to Colour Sergeant in 1901 and finally to Acting Sergeant Major in 1910. It also shows he completed a total of 23 years service!! I Can Provide A Full Electronic Copy Of His Entire Service, From 1891 to 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Is Good For It’s Age And What It Would’ve Survived! Some Chunks Out Of The Leather On The Outside Of The Case And Some Small Areas Of Staining, Again To The Outside Of The Case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 12.3cm x 8cm x 1.8cm.\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\"\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\"\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":32586006954020,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_c03cab55-5a7b-4f04-9b6d-59f3fc8d590b.jpg?v=1611555762"},{"product_id":"a-rare-one-off-victorian-tumbler-etched-by-renowned-naturalist-artist-william-pennington-cocks-1842","title":"*RESERVED FOR RONI* Rare Victorian Tumbler Etched By Renowned Naturalist \u0026 Artist William Pennington Cocks 1842","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Superb Rare One-Off Personalised Gift Of A Victorian Tumbler Etched By Renowned Naturalist \u0026amp; Artist William Pennington Cocks 1842. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good. No cracks or chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 8.5cm x 8.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 205.74 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned “WP Cocks” along with the wording \"Des et sculpo\". “Sculpo” is latin for to carve or to engrave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Pennington Cocks' (1791-1878) was an avid naturalist in Cornwall, who trained as a surgeon, but retired from medicine due to ill health. While still a medical man his drawings were used for Professor Cooper's 'Dictionary of Surgery' as well as in works by other leading medical men.  \u003cspan\u003eWith his artistic skill, coupled with a fine sense of humour, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e later found an outlet in political cartoons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocks would place sea anemones into tumblers of sea water to facilitate observation and sketch them accordingly.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is thought to be one of his specimen glasses, with the wear to the base of it seemingly supporting this theory.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a Welsh motto, \"Yfyn Duw, A Fydd\", which translates as \"what god willeth will be\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also levels on either side of the glass which represent a personal element to the piece. First you have what looks like a sunflower, with a series of level increments, with the words; Comfortable, Fresh, Glorious, Uproarious and Somniferous. And, on the other side, the level increments have the words; Strangers, Acquaintances, Relations and Friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI discovered that a university in America has a pen sketch by William Pennington Cox in their archives which they describe as being of a skeleton sitting on top of a globe and a Welsh motto. I contacted them and requested an electronic copy of this sketch (please see last photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy research into the other name on the glass, “T.S. Cooper Esq.” has been difficult, however, \u003cspan\u003eCocks did do the illustrations for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Professor Cooper's 'Dictionary of Surgery'\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  Professor Cooper? I researched this book and found that it was written by a Samuel Cooper (1780-1848)... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamuel Cooper was an English surgeon and medical writer.  In 1813 he entered the army as a surgeon and served at the battle of Waterloo.  Retiring on the conclusion of peace, he devoted his attention to editing the successive editions of his two principal works, and also gained a considerable surgical practice.  From 1831 to 1848 he was surgeon to University College Hospital and professor of surgery in the college.  In 1845 he was elected president of the College of Surgeons, and in 1846 Fellow of the Royal Society.  He \u003c\/span\u003edied of gout on 2 December 1848.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, did Samuel Cooper have a first name that began with 'T' that he didn't use, that Cocks was aware of...?  Some people use their middle name, instead of their first name, don't they...?  I mean, the connection is there for us all to see.  It has to be the Cooper we're looking for...right...?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, William Pennington Cocks’ work was admired by some rather important people, none more important than Charles Darwin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocks donated a small collection of his studies to the British Museum in 1849. This included specimens of Balanus tintinnabulum, an extremely variable species and this probably explains why Charles Darwin wished to examine the collection. In a letter to curator John Edward Gray in January 1851, Darwin wrote: \"I will be here tomorrow morning at 10 oclock, \u0026amp; as I have very much to do will you kindly oblige me by having Spengler on Cirripedia (which you once showed me) ready for me.- Also I want to look at the rest of the sessile Cirripedia in the Collection, for praise be to Heaven, I have finished Balanus. And Lastly could I see Mr. Cocks' collection?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very very interesting item, full of intrigue and possibility. It’s already of scientific interest, with William Pennington Cocks confirmed as the artist. But it may also very well be a piece of significant art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocks’ art work sales for thousands of pounds, but I’ve been told by museums and experts that this is the only piece of his work that they’ve seen on glass. A complete one-off!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for reading.\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\"\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\"\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":39453065510948,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_fdad8f40-6e25-4702-843c-16a1343cd971.jpg?v=1623651883"},{"product_id":"rare-ww1-gallipoli-campaign-carved-stone-trench-art-in-soldier-s-original-tin","title":"Rare WW1 Gallipoli Campaign Carved Stone Trench Art In Soldier’s Original Tin","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Very Rare Antique WW1 Gallipoli Campaign (Ottoman Empire) Carved Stone Trench Art Set In Their Original Tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI quite extraordinary item. It consists of a carved Bible stand, a large Bible, a small Bible and some slippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large Bible has an inscription for “Souvla Bay 1915” (one of the 3 landing points for allied troops), followed by “Egypt 1916” and “France 1916”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller Bible is inscribed with “I Love You” and this sits on the carved Bible stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all housed within the original tin that the soldier would have kept them in during his service. It is an old “Three Caftles Cigarettes” tin, heavily decorated in advertising. The lid has become unattached and it is heavily worn. A reflection of its travels during WW1. If only this piece could speak!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of my favourite ever finds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis apparently came from a house clearance in Richmond, Yorkshire, which just so happens to be the home of the 6th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards). Having contacted the Green Howards Museum in Richmond, I have discovered that they saw action in the landings at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli on the 6th and 7th August 1915. In December 1915 the Division was evacuated from Gallipoli and sailed to Egypt via Imbros. They took over the Suez Defences in February 1916. In June 1916 they received orders to move to France to reinforce the Divisions on The Somme. By the 7th July Divisional HQ had been set up at Flesselles, and by the 27th the troops were in action on the frontline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertainly, the above deployments (Suvla Bay, Egypt and France) by the Green Howards and the dates of these deployments, match those carved into these stone pieces and would appear to suggest that these pieces of trench art were made by a solder of the 6th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTin 14cm x 7cm x 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Bible 4cm x 3cm x 1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Bible 2.5cm x 1.7cm x 0.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStand 2.5cm x 2.4cm x 1.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlippers 2.8cm x 0.6cm x 0.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Weight 89.21 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39491392634916,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_b18f7752-9b76-42e4-9185-2ba819d3f430.jpg?v=1626071044"},{"product_id":"ww2-trench-art-model-spitfire","title":"WW2 Trench Art Model Spitfire","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Wonderful WW2 Trench Art Model Spitfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces were normally made from pieces of aircraft that had crashed during WW2. This one is very well made with lovely form and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good. Some scuffs and marks, commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 13cm x 14cm x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 97.17 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\"\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\"\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":39491397812260,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_1f6d1a33-50cb-424a-ac1b-cf2f3e1f20a2.jpg?v=1626071046"},{"product_id":"ww1-zeppelin-aluminium-debris-engraved-zepp-potter-s-bar-1-10-16-propeller","title":"WW1 Zeppelin Aluminium Débris Engraved “Zepp” Potter’s Bar 1.10.16 + Propeller","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Very Unusual Lot Of A WW1 Piece Of Zeppelin Aluminium Débris Engraved “Zepp” Potter’s Bar 1.10.16 And A Small Wooden Propeller Which Came With The Piece Of Debris. The Propeller Is Engraved With “Starboard” On One Side. A Very Rare And Unusual Lot. A Must Have For The Zeppelin Enthusiast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI Must Stress That I Can’t Be Sure The Propeller Is From A Zeppelin. Nevertheless, It’s A Handsome Piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium Débris 11cm x 3cm x 1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropeller 49cm x 7.4cm x 2.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium Débris 10.75 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropeller 116.28 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\"\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\"\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":39595795185700,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_6985e7ff-4f06-4d21-835c-664103004192.jpg?v=1632413701"},{"product_id":"rare-maritime-antique-fishing-folk-art-the-star-1803","title":"Rare Maritime Antique Fishing Folk Art The Star 1803","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare And Fascinating Antique Piece Of Maritime Fishing Carved Folk Art. Engraved “The Star 1803” Accompanied By Engravings Of A Boat, A Star And Spears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch Suggests It Could Be Linked To A Boat Called The Star Which was built in Calcutta in 1800. Between 1803 and 1811 she made three seal hunting voyages. (In 1805 she transferred her registry to Great Britain.) From 1812 she sailed as a merchantman until she was wrecked on 18 December 1829 on a voyage to Jamaica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s 1st sealing voyage was in 1803–1805. Captain James Birnie sailed from London on 8 August 1803, bound for Isle of Desolation. She sailed in company with Thames, Charles Gardner, master, and William and Elizabeth, J.Coffin, master. They were given permission on 14 October to leave their convoy, and separated from each other a little later. Star returned on 18 June 1805.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 9cm x 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 60.33 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\"\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\"\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":39645123412004,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_df0547d1-59e0-49de-9745-409a63526437.jpg?v=1634542949"},{"product_id":"unusual-19th-century-prisoner-of-war-or-folk-art-mixed-media-painting","title":"Unusual 19th Century Prisoner Of War Or Folk Art Mixed Media Painting","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Very Unusual 19th Century Prisoner Of War Or Folk Art Mixed Media Painting. Beautifully Carved Wooden Frame And The Painting Itself Has Been Done On A Section Of A Cargo Crate Marked “Produce Of Travancore India”. The Painting Has Been Done With A Mixture Of Elements, Giving It A 3D Effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears to have been made from cut outs of different materials, almost like the artist was forced to use whatever they could find to create this picture. This gives it an almost three dimensional effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been created on the back of a section of cargo crate, again, suggesting that this was made with whatever the artist could lay their hands on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe naive but superbly done carving to the front of the wooden frame suggests an artist with skills in many crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe subject of the painting is a small lone church sat within a range of hills and mountains. A religious element portraying hope, perhaps?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 32cm x 29cm x 1.5cm\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\" 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":39672280711204,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_9b11b533-575f-4c4d-815a-6d04dfb9aca6.jpg?v=1651603265"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-carved-boer-war-mafeking-robert-baden-powell-stool","title":"Rare Antique Carved Boer War Mafeking Robert Baden-Powell Stool","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare And Unusual Antique Boer War Stool. Carved Into It Is An Image Of Robert Baden-Powell And The Wording “B.P. Mafeking May 17th 1900”. A Fabulous Carving With Wonderful Detail. Very Heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe siege of Mafeking was a 217-day siege battle for the town of Mafeking in South Africa during the Second Boer War from October 1899 to May 1900. The siege received considerable attention as Lord Edward Cecil, the son of the British prime minister, was in the besieged town, as also was Lady Sarah Wilson, a daughter of the Duke of Marlborough and aunt of Winston Churchill. The siege turned the British commander, Colonel Robert Baden-Powell, into a national hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good. There is a split through the carving and it has some old treated \u0026amp; repaired woodworm, mainly to the underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 34cm x 36cm x 26cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 4.45 kg\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\"\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\"\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":39689367060516,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_c42d990d-25c2-473b-979a-845a4e2502c1.jpg?v=1636216474"},{"product_id":"antique-scratch-built-solar-eclipse-viewer","title":"Antique Scratch Built Solar Eclipse Viewer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very unusual scratch built eclipse viewing lens from the late 19th to early 20th century.  Very rare, I've never seen anything like it.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is as you'd expect from a scratch built piece with a lot of age.  A bit tatty around the edges but a tremendous piece of history right here.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\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\"\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":39958640033828,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_548387f2-a1e0-4c23-becc-c124f8425156.jpg?v=1642945413"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-ww1-zeppelin-debris-engraved-ring","title":"Rare Antique WW1 Zeppelin Debris Engraved Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fabulous Rare Antique WW1 Zeppelin Debris Ring Engraved To The Front With A Zeppelin Flying Over Rooftops And To Each Side The Dates 1914 And 1915. The Engraving Is Wonderful And The Photos Just Don’t Do It Justice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces were normally made from the debris of crashed zeppelin. The dates 1914 and 1915 likely refer to the first zeppelin raids in those years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound with lovely engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing Size N 1\/2 (UK) OR 7 (US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 2 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40021916024868,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_9a109f69-fdb5-4b10-b0f0-abf422c0048e.jpg?v=1645436208"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-victorian-sterling-silver-miniature-heart-shaped-dolls-house-go-to-bed-chamberstick-london-1897","title":"Rare Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Miniature Heart Shaped Dolls House Go To Bed Chamberstick London 1897","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 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA Rare Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Miniature Heart Shaped Dolls House Go To Bed Chamber-stick, Fully Hallmarked London 1897.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare in the heart shape and in the condition that it’s in. No dents or bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 1.7cm (H) x 5.5cm (L) x 4.3cm (W).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 22.32 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\"\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\"\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":40071458652196,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_0aa11047-810b-4ea9-8f08-ae261d97e44e.jpg?v=1646903744"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-19th-century-carved-ebony-memento-mori-skull-c-1880","title":"Rare Antique 19th Century Carved Ebony Memento Mori Skull c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fabulous Very Rare And Very Fine Antique Late 19th Century Hand Carved Ebony And Bovine Memento Mori Skull On Stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Skull and stand are both made of Ebony. The skull is inset with bone teeth. Dating from circa 1880.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. No chips or cracks. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 12cm (height) x 6.8cm (diameter base).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 109.16 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40085853863972,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_bd7ada11-fe39-4d3e-8324-580ff9f062f4.jpg?v=1647454170"},{"product_id":"rare-19th-century-miniature-shoe-apprentice-cordwainer-piece","title":"Rare 19th Century Miniature Shoe, Apprentice Cordwainer Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Rare English 19th Century Miniature Shoe, Apprentice Cordwainer Piece c. Second half of the 19th century. Leather Boot with wooden heel and metal buttons. A Fabulous Piece For The Collector Of Miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 7cm x 5cm x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 7.51 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40175878602788,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_8be738be-f822-4928-a2a6-dcaf00b514a9.jpg?v=1650805567"},{"product_id":"rare-19th-century-miniature-shoe-last-apprentice-cordwainer-piece-c-1855","title":"**RESERVED** Rare 19th Century Miniature Shoe \u0026 Last, Apprentice Cordwainer Piece c.1855","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\u003cbr\u003eA Rare English 19th Century Miniature Shoe \u0026amp; Last, Apprentice Cordwainer Piece c.1855. Wood With Brown Leather Outer Shell. A Fabulous Piece For The Collector Of Miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Some patches of scuffing to leather outer, but this doesn’t detract from its sweetness and beauty. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 6cm x 2.5cm x 1.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 12.99 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\"\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\"\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":40175897444388,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_edfa340e-7655-4a94-a196-e7d2340647b2.jpg?v=1650805950"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-vintage-1930s-handpainted-plaster-anatomical-bust-teaching-aid-a-f","title":"Rare Antique Vintage 1930s Handpainted Plaster Anatomical Bust Teaching Aid A\/F","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 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA Fabulous Rare Vintage 1930s Handpainted Plaster Anatomical Bust Teaching Aid. Beautifully Hand-painted. It Does Have A Repair To The Base Which I Have Left Untouched. Can Be Repainted But Didn’t Want To Attempt It Myself. It Doesn’t Detract From The Beauty Of The Piece, If It Did, I Wouldn’t Have Bought It. It’s A Fab Piece And Looks Ace As A Piece Of Sculptural Art In The Home. A Great Conversation Started Too! These Are Rare Ol’ Pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, however, as explained above, there has been a repair to the base and as such, this piece is being sold as seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 44cm x 26cm x 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 2300 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\"\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\"\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":40188655894564,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_2cb35246-a051-4812-a79a-9c9b34539421.jpg?v=1651247671"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-victorian-papier-mache-novelty-snuff-box-in-the-form-of-a-turd","title":"Rare Antique Victorian Papier Mache Novelty Snuff Box In The Form Of A Turd","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Antique Victorian Papier Mache Novelty Snuff Box In The Form Of A Turd. A Very Humorous Piece But Also Very Well Made. Once Owned By Someone With A Childish Sense Of Humour I Imagine, Like Myself. A Very Unusual Piece And A Real Conversation Starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound and functions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 7cm x 5.5cm x 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 57.29 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40188675260452,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_813e7f72-c2ec-4299-af42-faf04e726380.jpg?v=1651248371"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-fairground-game-toy-cannon-c-1900","title":"Rare Antique Scratch Built Toy Cannon c.1920","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 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA Rare Working Miniature Antique Scratch Built Toy Cannon, Circa 1920’s. Would Have Been Used To Hit Targets. It Comes With 6 Later Homemade Wooden Pellets. It Works By Pulling The Spring Loaded Cock Back. Quite Powerful So Don’t Use It Inside. It Has An Iron Tripod Base Which Is Marked Underneath “Pat Pend”, Which Means Patent Pending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound and functions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 38cm x 21cm x 22.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 1050 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\"\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\"\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":40193745616932,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_6b562ce4-b6a1-46b1-9200-9b31c31881fe.jpg?v=1651562485"},{"product_id":"antique-folk-art-oil-on-canvas-portrait-painting-fisherman-signed-dated-1897","title":"Antique Folk Art Oil On Canvas Portrait Painting Fisherman Signed + Dated 1897","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 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA Fantastic Fun Naïve Antique Folk Art Maritime Oil On Canvas Portrait Painting Of A Fisherman Smoking A Pipe And Holding A Glass Of Rum. Signed + Dated 1897. There Is More Text, Possibly The Name Of The Subject, But It’s Difficult To Make Out. Housed In A Stunning Gilt Frame Decorated With Foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. No tears. A couple of minor chips to the edge of the frame. Would benefit from a clean to bring out the colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 56cm x 49cm x 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 2600 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\"\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\"\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":40270294286372,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_7f0f40f1-7bd6-4de7-8eea-985d91810d29.jpg?v=1654673869"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-embossed-leather-nib-wipe-personal-gift-from-lady-raglan-1855","title":"Antique Nib Wipe Militaria Baron Raglan 1855 Charge Of The Light Brigade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare One-Off Antique Victorian Embossed Red Leather Nib Wipe With A Picture Of FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan To The Front And Embossed Wording To The Back Which Reads “J.L. Baldwin From Lady Raglan June 10th 1855”. A Personal Gift From Lady Raglan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, Baron Raglan (pictured to the front) died on 28th June 1855, just 18 days after the date on this item… Could this piece have been a gift to his doctor, a J.L. Baldwin…?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan was the Duke of Wellington’s right hand man. He fought in the Battle of Waterloo where he lost an arm. He later married the Duke of Wellington’s niece, who then became our Lady Raglan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures: 6cm x 4cm x 1cm\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":40341561507876,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_a7c9d705-cf5f-468c-b27f-ffa35b63fd06.jpg?v=1658163421"},{"product_id":"a-rare-19th-century-folk-art-miniature-apprentice-piece-coracle-boat","title":"**RESERVED FOR MEGAN** A Rare 19th Century Folk Art Miniature Apprentice Piece Coracle Boat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Superb 19th Century Folk Art Miniature Scale Apprentice Piece Coracle Boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature piece is believed to have been made by an apprentice to practice the traditional coracle making skills, but on a smaller scale, before moving on to full size boats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous piece of Welsh social history right here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Quite a fragile piece. Structurally sound though. Some blemishes and age related wear to be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 17cm x 11cm x 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 62.66 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore about the Coracle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Teifi Coracle has been in use for over 2000 years. The Romans saw coracles when they invaded Britain in 55 BC and Julius Caesar wrote in detail about skin-covered boats he had seen while travelling the coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coracle’s primary use was for net fishing and Coracle fishing is in fact one of Britain’s oldest traditions. It is a highly skilled and ancient Welsh traditional method of fishing. Two fishermen work in perfect harmony. Fishing at night to avoid casting shadows on the water, they keep steady and hold a net between them ready to catch the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 18th and 19th Century coracle fishing was the main source of income for poor families living along the banks of the river. There were once 200 coracles on the river, however, during the late 1930’s, the number of net licenses was restricted to just 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoracles were traditionally constructed from cleft willow with a plaited semi-circular reinforcing band found in the stern and twisted hazel to make a carry strap. A single transverse lath behind the seat made from plaited willow reinforced to the boat structure and made sure that the base of the boat was flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer shell was traditionally made from animal hide, however, this was succeeded by flannel and calico in the 18th and 19th centuries. Man made fabrics such as cordura and fibreglass are now used as construction materials, along with rubber for the carry straps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40374200860708,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_c1ef6af7-3d24-46a6-b9de-839d3734c19a.jpg?v=1660827825"},{"product_id":"15th-century-antique-carved-limewood-sculpture-of-a-saint-pilgrimage-piece","title":"15th Century Antique Carved Limewood Sculpture Of A Saint Pilgrimage Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Fabulous Original 15th Century Antique Carved Limewood Sculpture Of A Saint. A Rare Survivor And A Possible Pilgrimage Piece \/ Souvenir. Wonderful Details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheoretically anything picked up by pilgrims on their journey or at their destination could be termed a pilgrim souvenir. Indeed, many early pilgrims did just that, finding their own souvenirs. However, many pilgrims, in their quest to obtain that which was holy were not content to simply take home stones or dirt from a particular site. Instead, they actively chipped off portions of shrines, absconded with small statues, and anything else not carefully watched over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 5.5cm x 2.5cm x 2.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 10.29 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40411110539300,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_58a0da9a-7ff2-4924-a8ea-1ae0a5f9cbfb.jpg?v=1662280295"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-south-sea-islands-folk-art-carved-head-shelf","title":"19th Century Carved Wood Folk Art Figural Corbel Wall Bracket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fantastic 19th Century Carved Wood Folk Art Figural Corbel Wall Bracket. Wonderful Facial Details And Hair, As Well As Three Leaves To The Top Rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 18cm x 8.5cm 8.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 450 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40427152474148,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_c55c2a36-4b90-4750-9011-3cdd542ade9c.jpg?v=1663516750"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-miniature-novelty-trick-treen-coffin-talked-to-death","title":"Antique Victorian Miniature Novelty Trick Treen Coffin “Talked To Death”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare 19th century miniature trick coffin with a button to the base and the phrase “talked to death” on a plaque to the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase “talked to death” is based on local folklores from the 19th century and is believed to have originated from the medical condition, ‘Prostration’. Prostration was used fairly frequently as a cause of death during the 19th century and refers to a crippling depression where often the person is confined to bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case of an Alice Phillips in 1891, is a fine example. Alice was disabled and was constantly pestered by townspeople on how she should go about regaining her health. She was so troubled by the constant meddling that she ended up dying from prostration. As a result, her husband had the phrase “talked to death” engraved onto her headstone as the cause of her death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffin shaped curiosity serves as a grim reminder of the possible ill effects of meddling and was perhaps used as a trick to ward off meddlers. Not only does it have the phrase “talked to death” to the front, but it has a wooden button to the base, which, when pressed, strikes the victim in the finger with a sharp needle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound and functions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 5.5cm x 1.8cm x 1.1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 7.63 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40427203330084,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_ab55e3ea-db6b-4594-be0c-de7c9b4aebf2.jpg?v=1663515020"},{"product_id":"pair-19th-century-carved-folk-art-saluting-soldiers-on-modern-stands","title":"Pair 19th Century Carved Folk Art Saluting Soldiers On Modern Stands","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Charming Pair Of 19th Century Carved Wood Folk Art Saluting Soldiers Mounted On Modern Stands. Research Suggests That These Are Possibly Pieces Of Convalescent Art Made By A Recovering Soldier. Judging By The Uniforms, It’s Possible These We’re Made During The Crimean War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Convalescent Art' was introduced during the 1850's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand was used more prominently during World War 1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas a form of occupational therapy for soldiers recovering from injury or suffering with mental health conditions.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish military patients were encouraged to get creative to help keep their minds active and to distract them from their recovery.  They developed their artistry through their regimental identity, particularly with the older tradition of regimental handicrafts during the Crimean War.  Some patients chose patriotic themes, such as the Union Jack or their regimental insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe art form chosen by convalescing soldiers varied, with e\u003c\/span\u003embroidering, painting and carving proving the most popular subjects, and there were some impressive creations that came out of this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair of naively carved wooden folk art soldiers, dating from the 19th century (mounted on modern stands), certainly fit the mould.  This artist went with a patriotic theme in the form of saluting soldiers in full regimental uniform, with those particular uniforms suggesting that they were perhaps also made during the Crimean War.  An interesting element of 'Convalescent Art', particularly during the 19th century, is that the majority of it was left unsigned, with the only form of personalisation coming via the chosen subject or the scraps of material used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Some minor losses with typical age related wear. Please see photos. Mounted on modern stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 42cm x 19cm\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":40441855541284,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_38fb30c2-9313-4291-be8c-f7bfe66d08c0.jpg?v=1664984599"},{"product_id":"early-20th-century-naive-finnish-swedish-folk-art-oil-on-canvas-titanic-painting","title":"Early 20th Century Naïve Finnish Swedish Folk Art Oil On Canvas Titanic Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fantastic Early 20th Century Naïve Finnish Swedish Folk Art Oil On Canvas Painting Of The Sinking Titanic. Possibly Painted Bu A Finnish Swedish Sailor. Fabulous Emotional Detail. Titled “Titanics Sista Ögonblick” which translates from Swedish To English As “The Last Moment Of The Titanic”. Signed J.S. It Has A Later Finnish Newspaper Article Slid Into The Back About Finding Or Raising The Remains Of The Titanic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Piece Of Folk Art Picked Up On My Travels In Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 46cm x 33cm.\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":40452604330020,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_4b470d62-2847-4a24-948d-a77c86b88508.jpg?v=1665043263"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-victorian-william-worsley-hanging-souvenir-folk-art-bobbin-1869","title":"Rare Antique Victorian William Worsley Hanging Souvenir Folk Art Bobbin 1868","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Antique Victorian William Worsley Hanging Souvenir Folk Art Bobbin 1868 With Original Coloured Glass Attachments. The bobbin reads” William Worsley Hung 1868”. These bobbins have been described by Bonhams Auctioneers as “the holy grail of bobbins”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Worsley Was The Last Person To Be Publicly Hanged In Bedfordshire And Subsequently, The Penultimate Public Hanging In The Whole Of The UK, With The Last Taking place In London Just 2 Weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublic hangings were a community event, people coming from far and wide to witness the spectacle. Hawkers and travelling pedlars would attend and use the gathering to ply their wares and selling “hanging souvenirs”, like this bobbin, on the day to spectators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a rare few which commemorate a public hanging, and this particular example is one of those rare bobbins which are now highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. No issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures: 9.6cm x 0.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 8.57 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMORE ABOUT WILLIAM WORSLEY:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Worsley was born in Luton in 1826 and after an Apprenticeship, became a ‘Hat Blocker’ (a person skilled in making the wooden moulds on which hats were constructed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife was tough for William and things came to a head in 1867 after William and two friends, Levi Welch (pictured above) and James Day (pictured above), had been drinking in a pub called the Royal Oak in Luton. Short of money, but full of drink, William, Levi and Day, saw a man called William Bradbury who had been drinking in two public houses, The Bell and The English Gentleman, finally leaving for home at midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBradbury was accosted and robbed by Worsley, Welch and Day, and was struck and killed with an iron bar. The Police were called and the iron bar was quickly found, hidden in a hedge nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoon afterwards, Worsley, Welch and Day were arrested and charged with murder. Welch quickly turned Kings evidence, blaming the whole episode on Worsley. He was jailed for six years for robbery. Day claimed he had only been at the scene because he was looking for a sixpence he had lost, and was subsequently acquitted. However, Worsley was found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. William Worsley was held at Bedford Prison and became the last person to be publicly hanged in Bedfordshire in 1868.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorsley dictated a statement to the Governor in which he confessed his guilt. Between twelve and one o’clock he dictated a letter to his friends which was taken down in writing by the Governor, and he expressed a wish that the same should be made known to the public at large. It read as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Dear Brothers and Sisters, - I have made a true statement to the Chaplain and Governor, who has taken it down in writing, - how this sad affair has happened, and what made me to do it, and it is my wish that what I have said may be made known to you, in the hope that it may be satisfactory to you. I never meant to leave this world before I made it known as soon as I found there were no hopes left for me. I hope you will forgive me for what I have done. I am quite satisfied with the judge who tried me - also with my counsellor, as far as he had information given to him. I have only now to thank you all sincerely and he public at large for what you and they have done for me, and hope that the Lord will reward you and them for it”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I must now bid you all farewell, and pray that this may be a warning to all of you. Give my kind love to my wife, and I hope she will make herself as comfortable as she can about me, and hope she will pray earnestly to the Almighty for guidance and strength during the remainder of her days. I pray now day and night for the merciful God to forgive me, and I hope that I shall make my peace with Him”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“No more from your unfortunate brother”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“WILLIAM WORSLEY”.\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":40475885043748,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_2e9f87e5-b22c-42cc-bb3c-c1f9a341aca8.jpg?v=1666082668"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-scrimshaw-sailor-art-razor","title":"Antique 19th Century Scrimshaw Sailor Art Razor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Superb 19th Century Sailor’s Straight Razor Or Cut Throat Razor With Scratch Decorated Scrimshaw Handle. Decorated With An Anchor And Foliage To One Side, And A Flag And A Potted Flower To The Other. Razor Is Sheffield Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. No issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 15cm x 2cm x 0.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 41.78 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40498680823844,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_2f0ea509-f5e9-46f6-9fb1-fa54495cadd3.jpg?v=1667494411"},{"product_id":"a-very-rare-antique-victorian-tom-thumb-novelty-figural-pipe-bowl","title":"A Very Rare Antique Victorian Tom Thumb Novelty Figural Pipe Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Very Rare Antique Victorian Tom Thumb Novelty Figural Pipe Bowl. Carved Into The Figural Shape Of Tom Thumb Stood On A Thumb. He Even Has Little Glass Eyes! A Rare Survivor! It Is Carved To The Side With ‘Tom Pouce’, which is French for ‘Tom Thumb’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Thumb is a character of English folklore. The History of Tom Thumb was published in 1621 and was the first fairy tale printed in English. Tom is no bigger than his father’s thumb, and his adventures include being swallowed by a cow, tangling with giants, and becoming a favourite of King Arthur. The earliest allusions to Tom occur in various 16th-century works such as Reginald Scot’s Discovery of Witchcraft (1584), where Tom is cited as one of the supernatural folk employed by servant maids to frighten children. Tattershall in Lincolnshire, England, reputedly has the home and grave of Tom Thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. There has been a small repair to the rim of the back pipe rim. Structurally sound. Very good otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 8.5cm x 5cm x 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 68.42 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40516539416612,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_63d6ad6a-a203-4ebb-8cb2-47b759982bfe.jpg?v=1668675122"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-miniature-scratch-built-folk-art-sweetheart-drawers-1881","title":"Antique Victorian Miniature Scratch Built Folk Art Sweetheart Drawers 1881","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\u003eThe Sweetest Antique Victorian Miniature Scratch Built Folk Art Set Of Drawers Dated 1881. Very Naively Made, But Has A Very Nice Country House Vibe. It Had A Wonderful Crimped Edge And Functional Drawers, Perfect For Small Niknaks. It Is Quite Possibly A Sweetheart Piece, Made For A Loved One, And Is Likely Welsh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Some very minor losses, but lovely overall condition. Structurally sound and functions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 33cm x 26cm x 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 1800 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40531515703332,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_90e8e21e-e18e-46cb-9a9c-fe1c397f2bec.jpg?v=1669561954"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-sailor-carved-scrimshaw-sweetheart-love-token-busk-home-to-hull","title":"Antique 19th Century Sailor Carved Scrimshaw Sweetheart Love Token Busk ‘Home To Hull’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fab Antique 19th Century Sailor Carved Scrimshaw Sweetheart Busk. Engraved With Various Images Of Ships And A Harbour Scene, With The Wording ‘Home To Hull’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Late 17th Century to the Late 19th Century stay busks were used as stiffeners for inserting in a woman’s corset or corsage and it continued to be the custom to carve and present stay busks as love tokens. Stay busks were popular with sailors as a scrimshaw item because, as they were shaped from the pan bone of a whale, they provided a flat even surface that could be easily engraved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 13cm x 2cm x 0.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 23.15 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40549493768228,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_a0c70ba8-f1a0-4632-b182-777f0f1d9b79.jpg?v=1671377218"},{"product_id":"antique-curiosity-slate-peephole-panel-from-woodhall-estate-monastery-yorkshire","title":"**RESERVED** Antique Curiosity Slate Peephole Panel From Woodhall Estate Monastery Yorkshire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique slate peephole panel recovered from Wood Hall estate in Linton, which consists of a Grade Two-listed Georgian mansion, out-houses and a monastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the the monastery have been secretive about the purpose of the peepholes, they did disclose that it was discovered hidden behind a painting on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Hall has a long and curious history. Although the present building was erected in 1750, the estate can he traced back to the eleventh century when its owner, Thane Arkil, resisted the forces of William the Conqueror - a move that inevitably led Wood Hall to fall into Norman hands. It stayed in the Vavasour family until the Civil War, when Cromwell destroyed the original building, dumping the rubble into the Wharfe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vavasour family are an English Catholic family whose history dates back to Norman times. There are several branches of the family, some of whom have intermarried with other notable Catholic families, and are descended from William le Vavasour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the period when Catholics were persecuted by law, priest holes were commonly used as hiding places for priests and were built into many of the principal Catholic houses of England, Wales and Ireland. Many great houses had a priest hole built so that the presence of a priest could be concealed when searches were made of the building. They were concealed in walls, under floors, behind wainscoting and other locations and were often successful in concealing their occupant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould this have been part of a priest hole…? Or was there perhaps something more sinister going on…? We may never know…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s kept coming up in research is the link between the carving of ‘R693’ on the piece and a road in Kilkenny in Ireland. It seems to have been a bit of a hotbed of monasteries throughout history. More significantly, the road runs through a village called Freshford which appears to have some fascinating history and a monastery of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps this piece has come from this area of Ireland originally, or perhaps the R693 was carved into the piece to advise any persons hiding behind it to escape to that safe area of Ireland in emergencies…?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s defo a lot more to this piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound. Some chips to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs: very very very heavy!!\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":40563161890852,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_64713f6f-8772-44fd-a44c-255da5d9ffb8.jpg?v=1673287097"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-bronze-child-s-toy-petronel-with-ram-rod-circa-1630","title":"*RESERVED* Rare Antique Bronze Child’s Toy Petronel With Ram Rod Circa 1630","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\u003cbr\u003eThese rather dangerous toys were popular with children in the early 17th century. Based on the matchlock petronels of the period, these toys were working miniature firearms. Using a miniature ramrod, the hollow barrel could be packed with gunpowder and shot, then fired by igniting the touch hole at the side. The handle and barrel are engraved with annulets and the handle is slightly curved. This is a very fine example with a smooth, even dark brown patina. Often these objects turn up badly damaged after the barrel has blown up due to over-packing with gunpowder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Petronel is complete with its ram rod, however, Half the rod is still in the barrel and it’s likely that the tiny lead musket ball is still in there too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is commensurate with age. A detecting find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 9cm in length\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\"\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\"\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":40564852621348,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/image_6fba43b5-af8c-4dd8-a96c-a9449f4f43fa.jpg?v=1689439163"},{"product_id":"very-rare-antique-prison-governor-s-flail-c-1840","title":"*RESERVED FOR PHIL* Very Rare Antique Prison Governor’s Flail c.1840","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 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVery Rare Antique Prison Governor’s Flail c.1840. This would have been carried by the Governor of a British prison - about 1840\/50. They would often be carried in the back pockets of the old swallow tailed coatees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 64.5cm x 3.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 450 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\"\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\"\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":40564883587108,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/D5B03E2F-7C3F-4DAC-8D73-4C7CE4EA3514.jpg?v=1693671497"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-folk-art-miniature-pet-chair-c-1900","title":"Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Miniature Pet Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON 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 Fabulous Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Miniature Pet Chair. It Has A Real Scratch Built Aesthetic, Lovely Naiive Engravings And The Text “For My Pet” Engraved Into The Seat. A Very Sweet Piece! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Nevertheless, I’d use it more as a display piece than an actual seat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 50cm (H) x 23cm (W) x 21cm (D)\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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40564892729380,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/6C132E2D-8DBE-42BF-8B3B-310869772DC4.jpg?v=1741626236"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-petrified-cat-s-head-from-mother-shipton-s-petrifying-well-knaresborough","title":"Rare Antique Petrified Cat’s Head From Mother Shipton’s Petrifying Well Knaresborough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Antique Petrified Cat’s Head From Mother Shipton’s Petrifying Well In Knaresborough. Housed In Glass Dome With Stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to medieval superstition, old shoes, bottles, and less commonly cats, were placed into walls, roofs, floorboards or fireplaces to ward off evil spirits. It was quite a widespread practice across the European continent and in some cases the cats had been positioned, indicating that they were already dead at the time of concealment. We believe this specimen falls into this category as the rest of the body is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs per a sacrifice, perhaps it was hoped that some of the qualities attributed to the cat in life would continue in the afterlife. Cats are alleged to be able to see ghosts and spirits easier than humans (hailing from Egyptian beliefs) and it is possible that it was their job to catch vermin of a more spiritual kind; perhaps the witch’s familiar. George Gifford, writing in 1593, complained of witch’s familiars running about outside. If he’d only had a cat concealed in his walls, a witch-bottle beneath his doorstep and some shoes up his chimney he’d have had much less to worry about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this case, it was another Shipton’s Petrifying Well that was used in this process. Mother Shipton’s Cave (or “Old Mother Shipton’s Cave”) is at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, near the River Nidd. Nearby is a petrifying well, also known as a dropping well. The latter is the oldest tourist attraction to charge a fee in England, and has been operated since 1630. The water of the well is so rich in sulphate and carbonate that artefacts may be put in the well to be “petrified” (encrusted) as a tourist attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was bought privately from a knaresborough resident who was given this curiosity by his late grandfather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound, no issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead 10.5cm x 7cm x 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDome 20cm x 23cm x 14cm\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":40569184550948,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_7e8016ab-fe21-4389-ac29-4aca15024985.jpg?v=1673883059"},{"product_id":"antique-early-20th-century-macabre-memorial-curiosity","title":"*RESERVED FOR TOM*Antique Early 20th Century Macabre Memorial Curiosity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Very Macabre Antique Early 20th Century Memorial Curiosity Housed In A Wooden And Glass Case With A Brass Plaque To The Front Which Reads “RIP Eric”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**WE CAN ONLY SHIP THIS ITEM WITHIN THE UK I’M AFRAID**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound, no issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 17.5cm x 8cm x 14cm\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":40569219448868,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_f9baa65d-36df-4c62-9e27-6857fd138acd.heic?v=1673885754"},{"product_id":"rare-early-20th-century-silver-suffragette-defaced-2-shillings-florin-votes-for-women","title":"Rare Early 20th Century Silver Suffragette Defaced 2 Shillings Florin Votes For Women","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Early 20th Century Silver Suffragette Defaced 2 Shillings Florin With Votes For Women To The Front And WSPU (Womens Social and Political Union) To The Back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin was displayed with other items in Taggs Island Museum during the late 1960’s and again in Syon Park History on Wheels Museum in the early 1970’s, in the Social History and War Department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefacing money was, and is illegal, yet countermarking the coins was likely seen to be an effective method of advertising the suffragette cause whilst also demonstrating an ideological protest against male authority figures and a political system which disenfranchised women. Groups of suffragettes had been peacefully lobbying for the right to vote since the mid-1800s. The suffragette movement grew in the early 1900s, perceiving these peaceful methods to have been ineffective. They were willing to break the law in order to convey their message. Finally, in 1918 a small proportion of women were granted suffrage and by 1928 all women over the age of 21 were given the right to vote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs\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":40569238716452,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_cea74a61-dfb5-421a-a11e-e9ea8000f655.jpg?v=1673887050"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-early-19th-century-child-s-miniature-treen-knitting-sheath-initialled","title":"Rare Antique Early 19th Century Child’s Miniature Treen Knitting Sheath Initialled","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 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRare Antique Early 19th Century Child’s Miniature Treen Knitting Sheath, Initialled ‘M.Y’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting sheaths were used to mend and darn socks, gloves, hats and wool items, and allowed people to supplement their income by making and selling socks. These sewing tools were found mainly in rural areas in Wales, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Scotland and Northumberland, the majority were made in wood; but other materials included leather, metal, bone, straw and quills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were used by placing the end of the stick against the right hand hip, tucked into the waistband, or belt, at an angle, so a double ended knitting needle could be placed in the hole, at the opposite end, which was about 1” deep. This secured the knitting needle, and freed the right hand so the knitter could knit at speed, also whilst standing or walking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming example is rare in its miniature child size and is engraved with the child’s initials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with and use. Structurally sound. Lovely patina to the wood!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 13cm x 1.5cm x 1.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 11.15 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\"\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\"\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":40573773643812,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/88FF2A61-61FB-4403-957E-335B25D91395.jpg?v=1695118551"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-victorian-sterling-silver-top-denture-mouth-piece-curio","title":"Rare Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Top Denture Mouth Piece Curio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Antique Victorian Sterling Silver (Tests As Silver) Top Denture Mouth Piece Curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the late 19th-century, false teeth were expensive for all but the wealthy. Dentists struggled to produce functioning replacements, resulting in the manufacture of dentures which were made of of anything from wood or porcelain, animal bone or ivory, to hardened rubber and even gold or silver. Real human teeth were also used in the making of dentures. These teeth were commonly sourced from corpses on the battlefield, stolen from graves, or extracted from the poor who raised desperately needed funds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever material the teeth were made from, the finished items were plugged into the holes of the top and bottom denture mouth pieces, just like the one pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 5cm x 5cm x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 11.13 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40577019904036,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_5381fcba-5329-4c46-ad4d-0909cefe88b1.heic?v=1674570588"},{"product_id":"a-rare-16th-17th-century-french-iron-executioner-s-axe","title":"**RESERVED** A Rare 16th - 17th Century French Iron Executioner’s Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare 16th - 17th Century French Iron Executioner’s Axe. Rare To Still Have Some Of It’s Wooden Handle Too. It’s A Huge And Very Heavy Beast! Very Macabre And A Real Talking Point For Your Home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelieved To Have Come From The Late \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trevanion.com\/news\/alison-barker-estate-a-lifetime-of-collecting\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alison Barker Estate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAlison Barker’s Estate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**UNFORTUNATELY, WE CAN’T SHIP THIS ITEM INTERNATIONALLY**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Lovely patina. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 74cm x 45cm\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":40579763240996,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_f124515c-968f-4bd2-a70a-9a082cf0fa83.heic?v=1674912361"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-19th-century-victorian-military-wooden-treen-spoon-award-1884","title":"Rare Antique 19th Century Victorian Military Wooden Treen Spoon Award 1884","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 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA Rare Antique 19th Century Victorian Military Wooden Treen Spoon Best Shot From Distance Award Dated November 24th 1884 And Awarded To A Sergeant Cook. It’s A Fab Piece Of Collectible Militaria Memorabilia And It’s A Rather Large Spoon Too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound, no issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures\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\"\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\"\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":40591958048804,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_578fd8e1-f088-4aac-9b5e-b3ba6db21d71.heic?v=1675789290"},{"product_id":"rare-17th-century-witch-trial-leg-iron-rector-of-somerford-malmesbury-wiltshire","title":"**RESERVED FOR MATT** Rare 17th Century Witch Trial Leg Iron Rector Of Somerford, Malmesbury, Wiltshire","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Rare 17th Century Leg Iron. But What’s Unusual About This Leg Iron Is That It’s Engraved With The Name And Parish Of A Priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving reads ‘Edmund Wayt Rector of Somerford near Malmsbury in Wilts’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, Malmesbury is where the infamous Wiltshire Witch Trials took place during the 17th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalmesbury was notorious as a hotbed of witchcraft throughout the 17th century. In 1672, the town was in uproar because many townsfolk were convinced that a coven of witches was active in their midst and was murdering children by witchcraft. A local magistrate called James Long interrogated 14 suspected witches and sent some of them to Salisbury for trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the trial, two women – Anne Tilling and Judith Witchell – were found guilty and were then hanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn closer inspection of the iron you’ll see there are some unusual symbols engraved onto it which look very similar to ‘Witch Marks’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Witch Marks’ were usually scribed onto stone or woodwork near a building’s entrance points, particularly doorways, windows and fireplaces, to protect inhabitants and visitors from witches and evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this period religious figures had a great deal to do with the arresting and trialling of suspected witches, and did at times hold them in cells within the church buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould this leg iron have been used in the arresting and trialling of witches during the 17th Century…?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr, was it perhaps Edmund Wayt himself who was arrested. The 16th and 17th centuries were periods of intense religious reform and consequently, dissent. So, could Edmund Wayt have been a dissenter himself?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare and important piece of social history for the area of Wiltshire and is one surrounded in intrigue and mystery…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 12.5cm x 10cm x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 450 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40594806308900,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_207ec762-1ace-4eeb-a9ed-e7a2a5bd54ce.heic?v=1675950081"},{"product_id":"a-rare-antique-folk-art-touch-wood-and-whistle-talisman","title":"A Rare Antique Folk Art “Touch Wood And Whistle” Talisman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Rare Antique Folk Art “Touch Wood And Whistle” Talisman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA talisman is an object held to act as a charm to protect against evil influences such as demons, ghosts, witches, and familiars, and to bring good fortune. During the period from the 15th to the 18th century, when supernatural paranoia reached its peak, it was common practice for families to hide protective charms in the most vulnerable areas in their homes—usually in the walls close to entrances, under floorboards and inside chimneys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase “Touch Wood And Whistle” itself dates back to Pagan times and is based on malevolent male spirits inhabiting wood, and that if you expressed a hope for the future you should touch, or knock on, wood to prevent the spirits from hearing and presumably preventing your hopes from coming true. And, this is likely the reason for this piece being found buried in the wall of a religious building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the rear of the item is a hand written note which reads “This piece of oak was found buried in a very old wall at Lympstone Rectory in the year 1903”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLympstone is a village and civil parish in East Devon, and has a traceable history going back to the Romans. In fact, this ‘little manor’ of Lympstone has been linked with many famous or notorious persons over the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst this piece appears to have been given as a gift at Christmas in 1910, the piece is clearly much older than this and could date back as far as the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40599723180068,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_81f004e5-8adf-4859-bbdf-61922a9eaa63.heic?v=1676469802"},{"product_id":"a-naive-and-crudely-carved-wooden-fragment-showing-remnants-of-late-medieval-style-folk-art-graffiti","title":"A Naive And Crudely Carved Wooden Fragment Showing Remnants Of Late Medieval Style Folk Art Graffiti.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Naive And Crudely Carved Wooden Fragment Showing Remnants Of Late Medieval Style Folk Art Graffiti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you look closely, you’ll see that the central area shows a grotesque head swallowing some form of creature, and theres what looks like a bat to the lower area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonsters were often used to define boundaries and to express a distinction between morality and sin – or conformity and nonconformity. Those perceived as sinful were often portrayed as physically deformed. Medieval artists often gave non-Christians exaggerated or deformed features, believing that their immorality could be expressed visually through monstrosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, while it was often the rich who could afford to have themselves memorialised in written records. It was through graffiti that the lower orders could express how they were feeling and what they may have been experiencing at the time. With most illiterate, imagery was their only means of leaving their mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 26cm x 8.5cm\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":40599832559652,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_a3a1f83a-72e3-4604-b418-42c1048eb598.heic?v=1676478718"},{"product_id":"antique-18th-19th-century-trench-art-snuff-box-with-george-iii-coin-love-poem","title":"Antique 18th\/19th Century Trench Art Snuff Box With George III Coin \u0026 Love Poem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fabulous Antique 18th\/19th Century Trench Art Snuff Box With George III Coin To The Lid And An Engraved Love Poem To The Back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraving Reads “To Lisbeth, God gave us memories that we might have roses in December, John”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound and functions well. Engraving is still clear and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 7cm x 1.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 93.44 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":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40602073923620,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_20e5bba4-4003-4f65-96c5-18da3dca55d1.heic?v=1676726087"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-carved-treen-knitting-sheath-sailor-love-token-c-berry","title":"Antique 19th Century Carved Treen Knitting Sheath Sailor Love Token ‘C. Berry’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK \u0026amp; WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Incredible Antique 19th Century Carved Treen Knitting Sheath Sailor Love Token, Carved With The Name ‘C. Berry’, Along With Foliage, A Carved Anchor, Carved Cross And Carved Heart, For ‘Faith Hope Love’. A Really Charming Piece Made By A Sailor For Their Loved One At Home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound. No issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 27cm x 3.5cm x 3cm\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":40602089324580,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_69f67a08-d9e7-47d2-a4d3-27b862ad13c3.heic?v=1676727666"},{"product_id":"rare-late-18th-early-19th-century-treen-and-heavy-iron-hat-block-mold","title":"Rare Late 18th - Early 19th Century Treen And Heavy Iron Mystery Item","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 Very Rare Late 18th - Early 19th Century Treen Base And Heavy Iron Mystery Item. It Weighs A Whopping 3kg! Wonderfully Decorative. A Great Interior Design Piece Or, Indeed, A Rarity For A Collector!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Time worn with lovely patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 15cm x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 3kg!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 \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":40602097090596,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_31b2abb1-abe6-4178-9bc5-f6fbdc0dcc42.heic?v=1676730556"},{"product_id":"a-rare-antique-18th-century-macabre-needle-in-a-box-removed-from-a-soldier-s-belly-in-1745","title":"A Rare Antique 18th Century Macabre Needle In A Box Removed From A Soldier’s Belly In 1745","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Rare Antique 18th Century Macabre Needle In A Box Removed From A Soldier’s Belly In 1745.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe wording on the label reads as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"A Needle, cut out of the Fat of a Soldier's Belly in the ------ on Sunday the 23 of Feb.1745\/6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eK. P.------ M:D:  F.R.S.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving contacted the ‘Scottish History and Archaeology\u003cbr\u003eNational Museum’, I received a reply in which they explained the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A Jacobite connection is possible – the siege of Inverness took place on 20th February 1746 so this might have been a related injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe letters after the name of the person, do however, suggest this was owned by a physician, possibly the physician who removed the needle – thus a souvenir of the operation. M.D. is the initial for someone with medical training, while F.R.S suggests Fellow of the Royal Society.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsn’t it blimmin’ fascinating!?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt wasn’t uncommon for surgeons to take mementos from operations they performed, particularly if it was a difficult procedure. These mementos would be showcased for research purposes and as a tool for their teaching work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Needle inside this box is sitting on a piece of very old cotton wool (possibly original) and was most probably kept by the British Army \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSurgeon who removed it, as a souvenir!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a unique and most unusual piece of mid 18th century British Military Surgical history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Some rust yo the needle. Box is structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasures 7.5cm x 3.7cm x 1.1cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeighs 24.56 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40616735899684,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/products\/image_eadc226f-c02e-47d5-b687-b95606ab25f4.heic?v=1681305059"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/collections\/image_a82552c0-0f23-4beb-8141-94a95e96c731.jpg?v=1677524143","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/collections\/sold-items.oembed?page=2","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}