20th century design & art
A vibrant abstract monoprint ‘No. V.25’ by Martyn Brewster (British, b.1952), dated 1990.
Brewster said of his work "I make paintings, drawings and prints that are concerned with Abstract or Landscape themes, or in some cases a combination of both. I use colour in Abstract work for its expressive potential. Colour has the ability to evoke emotions, create sensations and suggest feelings. The beauty and power of colour is central to the images I make in much of my work and is an intrinsic part of the subject matter."
He has won numerous awards and his work is in private, public and corporate collections worldwide including the Victoria & Albert Museum, the British Museum, Pallant House, Chichester, and the Hepworth Wakefield.
In a simple aluminum frame. Print in excellent condition, signed and titled, some ageing to the mount.
Framed size is 66.5cm x 56.5cm.
An excellent 1930s small cabinet or bookcase. Limed oak with glazed door and ebonised handle and baseboard. Unmarked but very much in the Heals style.
Could be used as a bookcase or for storing glassware.
In very good original condition, slight watermark to the top, bit of wear to the ebonised baseboard, but overall has been well looked after.
40.5cm wide x 21cm deep (not including handle) x 91.5cm high.
A vintage set of ‘Toledo’ cutlery designed by Falle Uldall for Dansk, Denmark. 24 piece set for six people - 6 dinner knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 dessert spoons and 6 teaspoons. I have a few spare extra pieces that I will include in the set.
A great everyday cutlery set, stainless steel with distinctive long handles with fluted detail and angular spoon bowls. They are stamped ‘Stainless, Denmark’.
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56 piece set of Pride silver-plated cutlery designed in 1953 by David Mellor and made by Walker and Hall, Sheffield. A beautiful and elegant design that went on to win one of the first Design Centre Awards in 1957.
For 6 people - 6 dinner knives, 6 fish knives, 6 side knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 fish forks, 6 side forks, 6 dessert spoons, 6 soup spoons, 6 teaspoons and 2 large serving spoons.
Originally created while Mellor was still a student at the Royal College of Art, Pride has remained in continuous production and is regarded as one of the most enduring cutlery designs of the 20th century.
Made of A1 grade silverplate with softly tapered handles, the design is equally suited to modern or traditional environments. The knives have stainless steel blades and ivory coloured acetal handles. Beautifully balanced in the hand, the design combines sculptural simplicity with exceptional functionality.
This vintage set dates from the 1950s/60s and is in remarkably good condition. There is some slight natural variation in the colour of the knife handles.
David Mellor still manufacturers Pride, a new set of this size currently retails for over £1500.
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A dark and striking abstract painting by Erik J.Nielsen, dated 1962/1963. Nielsen (1916-1972) was a Danish artist known for his lithography work.
Executed in thick, textured paint in sombre greys and blue. Although abstract in form it has the feel an atmospheric landscape or cityscape. Comes in the original simple wooden artist’s frame.
Signed and dated on the reverse. 70.25cm x 54.5cm.
Some cracking of the paint but overall good condition.
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A striking pair of large Arts & Crafts chairs, early 20th century.
Price is for one chair, two available.
Substantially sized with thick oak frame, wide accommodating arms and nicely shaped flared legs. The wood is really beautiful with interesting grain patterns. The seat cushion is sprung and recently upholstered with a quality Osborne & Little fabric.
A really unusual and unique pair of chairs.
82.5cm wide x 81.5cm high x 65cm deep x 50cm seat height at front of cushion.
A set of 45 pieces of Safir cutlery by Wallin Brothers, Sweden. Stainless steel with slender teak handles. A very elegant and well balanced design. This design was also manufactured by Helle in Norway.
For 6 people consisting of 6 dinner knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 side knives, 6 side forks, 6 soup spoons, 6 dessert spoons, 6 teaspoons, 2 large serving spoons and 1 large serving fork.
In very good condition. There is some natural variation in the tone of the wood. One dessert form has some slight cracking to the wood but not very noticeable.
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Wooden handmade jewellery box, originally purchased in Sweden in the 1970s.
A very decorative piece. There are multiple compartments with beautifully made wooden hinges in contrasting lighter wood - two bentwood semicircular areas with burgundy felt lining and then two smaller adjacent compartments that have lift out trays perfect for holding smaller pieces of jewellery as well as space beneath.
In good original condition, one small chip at the end (see last photo).
35cm long x 21cm deep x 6.5cm high.
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