Rare Victorian Ruby Glass Horns (c1890)

We are happy to introduce to customers a very unusual pair of Victorian ruby glass hunting horns. The horns have written glass detail and are deep ruby in colour whilst the surface pattern of the glass creates delicate ruby tones spiralling down the body. Indeed the spiral shape of the body makes these horns even more rare and more desirable.

These unusual horns are beautifully made with a delightful play of light when seen from any angle, creating sumptuous pinks and reds as well as intriguing patterns. They are in very good condition (Length 24.6cm (9.7 inches), Mouth Diameter 8.7cm (3.4 inches)).

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Draughtsman’s Drawing Instruments in ivory, brass and wood (c1895).

Graham Smith Antiques have this impressive, highly collectable, late 19th century Victorian set of draughtsman's drawing instruments in a mahogany case (10.5cm (4.1 inches) x 76.3cm (30 inches) x 23cm (9.1 inches). The set consists of one ivory and four wooden rulers, shaped drawing templates and cases of dividers and compasses. 
The instruments come in a mahogany box with two sliding lift out trays. It has a lockable lid and brass handle. 
 

The box of instruments belonged to P.B.Fisher and many of the items have his name and initials on them along with dates from around the 1900's. 
If any of our customers know who P B Fisher was we would be very interested to hear from you for this blog.


As a rare addition, we have a large collection of technical documents and books to accompany this impressive item that the buyer can also have, if they wish. This set will make either a beautiful and interesting addition to your collection or as an inspired display item of interest and curiosity to your home.

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Victorian Sunderland Glass c1880

At Graham Smith Antiques we are always delighted to bring you fine examples from our rich regional crafts heritage. This time we have a pair of late 19th century Victorian Sunderland glass ink pots from around 1880. 
The pots have been made from blown glass with a bubble decoration inside and a large reservoir in the top for storing ink. 


Modern glassmaking began on Wearside 300 years ago. It reached its peak in productivity in the mid-19th century with the development of pressed glass to compliment the traditional blown glass. Sunderland was the principle glassmaking area in the north east of England. After the second world war, Joblings on Wearside introduced the world famous mass produce Pyrex glassware.

These beautiful aqua green glass inkpots are 9.5cm (3.7 inches) in diameter and in good condition. They could be used as paperweights with a touch of class or as highly decorative pieces to bring a graceful detail to your home. 

For further information about this and all our antiques please visit our illustrated website, or better yet, pop into our themed showroom in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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Victorian Coin Collector's Chest

An unusually solid yet atttractive addition to Graham Smith Antiques is this fine two-door mahogany Victorian coin collector's chest. Behind the two locking doors is a set of fourteen trays felt-lined with varying sizes of coin compartments complete with period handwritten labels for coins such as "middle brass".  This sturdy, solid chest reveals an intriguing insight into a deceptively private hobby. It can easily be used today as originally intended but also provides a delightful bridge between today's current interest in antiques and the history of this very Victorian hobby.

For further information about this and all our antiques please visit our illustrated website, or better yet, pop into our themed showroom in Benton,  Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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