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Phoenix Antiques & Collectables are based in the historically important City of Winchester in the South of England. We take great pride and enjoyment in sourcing quality items, all of which are for sale solely on Ebay.

A refined antique Japanese lacquer 'Natsume' tea caddy, dating to the 19th Century Edo Period, circa 1800-1850. For more...
06/06/2026

A refined antique Japanese lacquer 'Natsume' tea caddy, dating to the 19th Century Edo Period, circa 1800-1850.

For more details - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/206304906902

The diminutive Maki-e lacquer caddy, with rounded sides and flush fitting cover, is decorated in gold 'hiramaki-e' on a black lacquer ground, with the 'aoi' mon of three hollyhock leaves used by the Tokugawa clan. Such motifs were frequently used on tea utensils commissioned for or associated with the shogunate and high-ranking samurai families.

The decoration is achieved by layering lacquer onto a fine wooden core, the slightly raised decoration formed of red lacquer to which powdered gold is attached. The fine red lines seen to the 'aoi' leaves are further embellishment to the gold lacquer.

The box stands on a recessed foot, with the fine black lacquer continuing inside. It has been protected within its original brocade quilted silk pouch, complete with braided silk cords, a testament to its careful historical use and storage.

For a similar item please see Danish National Museum, no. Ac.597.

Dimensions:

Height: 6.6 cm or 2 5/8 inches
Width (at widest point): 6.5 cm or 2 5/8 inches
Weight: 53 grams

An antique Austrian silver mounted enamel trinket or patch box, originating from Vienna and dating to circa 1880. For mo...
06/06/2026

An antique Austrian silver mounted enamel trinket or patch box, originating from Vienna and dating to circa 1880.

For more details - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/206284985244

The box is of heart shape, formed of enamel on copper, with hinged silver mount. The painted scenes illustrate the story of a lady (holding a horn) meeting a gentleman (holding a stringed instrument) in a romantic landscape to the sides, and the courtship (the Gentleman reads to the Lady under a tree) shown to the top of the lid. The decoration continues inside with floral sprays on a pink ground and a lady seated next to a lake with a castle in the background.

The silver mount has hand engraved zigzag and dot wrigglework decoration, and marked 'J.G' for the maker and 'A' for Vienna.

Dimensions:

Height: 3 cm or 1 1/8 inches
Width: 6.3 cm or 2 1/2 inches

Weight: 76 grams

Now available this finely decorated antique Japanese Satsuma dragon vase of small proportions, dating to the late Edo to...
06/06/2026

Now available this finely decorated antique Japanese Satsuma dragon vase of small proportions, dating to the late Edo to early Meiji Period, circa 1860-1870.

For more details - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/800084042945

The surface decoration is of the finest quality, depicting a pair of dynamic dragons chasing a flaming pearl around the body, against the typical creamy crackle glaze ground. The dragon’s scales have been individually painted in green and yellow enamel, the whole highlighted in iron red and gold gilt.

The tapered neck and flared base, with low relief fluted molding and scalloped upper rim is decorated with wide borders of peonies and chrysanthemums amongst ‘karakusa’ foliate forms in overglaze gosu blue, all on a red and gold ground.

The base of the vase is unsigned which is not unusual for early Satsuma pieces. The signature only became important for overseas importers of fine work as a means to authenticate their purchased pieces. Prior to the expansion of Japanese export ware during the Meiji period, the quality of workmanship would be enough to identify a superior maker, as is the case here.

Background:

The production of Satsuma pottery dates back to the 16th century, and is still produced today in southern Japan around the Kagoshima region.

Painstakingly hand painted with beautifully detailed decoration in gilt and various polychrome enamels (moriage), the fine crackling (Kannyu) of the soft, creamy glaze is typical and was used more to give richness and depth to the colours. The enamel and gilding is applied on top of the glaze so that it stands proud of the surface.

The best Satsuma ceramic artists decorated their work freehand, often using a single rat’s hair to achieve the finest detail.

An antique English Georgian wine glass, with a rarely seen four knopped multi-series air twist stem and round funnel bo...
03/06/2026

An antique English Georgian wine glass, with a rarely seen four knopped multi-series air twist stem and round funnel bowl, dating to the 18th Century, circa 1750.

For more details - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/206284632899

Bowl: Round Funnel, engraved with fruiting vines
Stem: Multi-series air twist; four knops
Foot: Conical
Pontil: Snapped
Glass: English lead

Dimensions:

Height: 16.5 cm or 6 1/2 inches
Width bowl: 5.7 cm or 2 1/4 inches
Width foot: 6.6 cm or 2 5/8 inches
Weight: 125 grams

A novelty antique figural Black Forest carved treen match holder, dating to the 2nd half of the 19th Century, circa 1860...
03/06/2026

A novelty antique figural Black Forest carved treen match holder, dating to the 2nd half of the 19th Century, circa 1860.

For more details - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/800079155723

Carved of deeply patinated Linden wood, the holder is carved in the form of a dog wearing traditional Tyrolean dress, playing a 'Schweitzer Sackpfeifer' (bagpipes), and carrying an open sack on its back for holding matches, raised on a naturalistically carved oval base.

For a very similar item please see Lyon & Turnbull auction, 14 May 2019, Lot 511.

Dimensions:

Height: 13 cm or 5 1/8 inches
Length (base): 10 cm or 4 inches

Weight: 102 grams

A charming and finely executed antique 19th Century Chinese overlay glass s***f bottle, from the Yangzhou school, dating...
03/06/2026

A charming and finely executed antique 19th Century Chinese overlay glass s***f bottle, from the Yangzhou school, dating to the Qing period, circa 1800-1850.

For more details - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/800084782669

Of slender teardrop form, with waisted neck, narrow opening and flat lip, to an oval foot ring of applied brown glass. Made of translucent white glass with a rich brown overlay, this bottle is carved in the round with an engaging scene featuring a cat with raised tail intently watching a mouse, alongside auspicious scholarly objects including a vase with flowering branch, piled fruits on a stand, and other symbolic treasures. The reverse side continues the theme. Both sides are flanked by elegant lingzhi form ring handles.

It is fitted with a carved green hardstone (jade) stopper with black collar which rests on top. No spoon is present.

Provenance: UK Art market

Dimensions:

Height: 6.5 cm or 2 1/2 inches
Width: 4.2 cm or 1 5/8 inches
Depth: 2.1 cm or 13/16 inches

Weight: 40 grams

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A wonderful collection of four original watercolour paintings on paper by the renowned Newlyn school Cornish artist Fred...
11/05/2026

A wonderful collection of four original watercolour paintings on paper by the renowned Newlyn school Cornish artist Frederick James McNamara Evans (1859-1929), depicting Cornish fishermen, his most celebrated subject.

For more details - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/206265229057

Each of the four men were clearly known to the artist enabling him to capture their kind and wizened faces. They each wear a traditional fisherman's hat, either white or blue cloth working tunics, one with a red scarf at his neck. They are all similarly framed under glass with a green mount and simple oak frames, suiting the paintings extremely well.

Three of the paintings are signed 'F.M.Evans' to the lower right corner. Whilst the fourth is unsigned it is clearly by the same hand.

Details to the back of one of the frames indicate that this collection was previously consigned and purchased through Christie's Auction in London.

Background:

Fred McNamara Evans (1859–1929) was born in London on 7th September 1859. He studied art at the Royal Institute School in London, later joining the growing colony of artists in Newlyn, Cornwall in the late 1880s, working mostly in watercolour.

He is best known for painting small head and shoulder portraits of local fisherman and women, capturing the character of his sitters in detailed watercolour studies. He began exhibiting in 1886 and showed several works at the Royal Academy during the 1890s.

He died in Penzance in 1929.

Dimensions frame:

Height: 33 cm or 13 inches

Width: 25.5 cm or 10 inches (one slightly wider at 27.5 cm or 10 7/8 inches)

Dimensions aperture:

Height: 21 cm or 8 1/4 inches

Width: 14.5 cm or 5 3/4 inches (one slightly wider at 16.3 cm or 6 3/8 inches)

Combined Weight: 3215 grams

Discover our stunning new collection of antiques and collectables. Please feel free to browse our new stock on ebay usin...
11/05/2026

Discover our stunning new collection of antiques and collectables. Please feel free to browse our new stock on ebay using the link in bio.

1. Elegant Silver Pineapple Trinket Dish – c1970, vintage Tane Mexico sterling silver embossed pineapple trinket dish, 40g

2. Hand Painted Scene S***f Box - antique 19thc Russian papier mache Lukutin hand painted lacquer table s***f box

3. Engraved Brass “Verlaat” Tin - c1750, antique 18thc Dutch brass copper to***co s***f box, Verlaat De Werelt

4. Bronze Street Urchin Bust on marble - c1900, antique French bronze bust signed Dimanche, young boy street urchin

5. Dramatic Carved Wooden Child Relief - antique 19thc Austrian carved linden lime wood wall plaque, cherub putti head

6. Giuseppe Garibaldi “Bois Durci” Plaque - c1870, antique 19thc French Bois Durci medallion wall plaque, Giuseppe Garibaldi

7. Silver British Art Nouveau Box - c1904, antique art nouveau sterling silver oval jewellery box, by William Comyns

8. Horse Motif Round Box - c1920, antique pressed wood s***f box, King Edward VIII royal memorabilia, equestrian

9. Miniature Woven Silver Basket - c1970, vintage Tane Orfebres Mexico sterling silver woven basket bowl, MT-01

These pieces represent beautiful examples of metalwork, wood carving, sculpture, and historical memorabilia. Each one has its own story and would make a wonderful addition to any collection or home.

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An antique Art Nouveau sterling silver jewellery box, made by William Comyns & Sons, and dating to circa 1904. For more ...
10/05/2026

An antique Art Nouveau sterling silver jewellery box, made by William Comyns & Sons, and dating to circa 1904.

For more details - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/389965715221

The oval box is decorated with embossed lilies to the lid, and stands on four ball and claw feet. The hinged lid opens to reveal gilding to the interior lid, and a blue velvet lining to the inside.

The side is hallmarked as follows:

Date letter: (i) for 1904

Assay office: London

Maker's mark: W.C for William Comyns & Sons (worn but decipherable).

Silver grade: Lion passant mark for 925/1000 silver

The registration number 426309 is also embossed is tiny numbers alongside one of the lower leaves to the lid.

Dimensions:

Width: 10 cm or 4 inches
Height: 4.6 cm or 1 13/16 inch
Depth: 7.3 cm or 2 7/8 inch

Gross Weight: 127.1 grams or 4.086 ozt

A vintage sterling silver woven basket made by the well respected firm of Tane Orfebres of Mexico City, and dating to ci...
10/05/2026

A vintage sterling silver woven basket made by the well respected firm of Tane Orfebres of Mexico City, and dating to circa 1970s.

For more details - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/389965716168

Stamped 'Sterling', TANE and artisan mark for 'MT-01'.

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