Christoper Dresser Arts and Crafts Candlesticks c.1880

Image of Christopher Dresser Arts and Crafts candlesticks c. 1880

 

Christopher Dresser Arts and Crafts candlesticks c. 1880

A nice original pair of copper and brass Arts & Crafts period candlesticks made by Benham and Froud, and designed by Christopher Dresser. The candlesticks date from 1887 (no registration number) and are made from copper and brass with fruit wood handles.

England, Circa 1880 – 90

Height 6 1/4in Diameter 3 1/4in

Schuco Curvo 1000 Motorcycle

Schuco Curvo 1000
US zone of Germany, 1950’s
Clockwork

This is a fine example of the wonderful toys that Schuco made. The Curvo is not only my favorite, but collectors love it too.  The Schuco Curvo was one the most elaborated of the Schuco motorcycles. Seven different tracks can be performed: oval, triangle, circle etc… To change programme you turn on the steering damper knob and see the indicator behind the front wheel change position. Produced from 1950 till 1954, the Curvo was made in 3 different colours: red, green and blue, with racing green being the most desirable.

This toy is in excellent condition, with original Schuco key. The motor works, performing maneuvers with awesome lifelike precision and the lithograph is bright with only a tiny areas of paint loss – a truly exceptional toy.

image of Schuco Curvo 1000 motorcycle toy

Schuco Curvo 1000

 

Barristers Wig

Here is an example of one of the more un-usual items I recently found.

 

Welcome to Annie’s Attic

Annie has been collecting all sorts of antiques over the years and when she recently decided to empty her attic she found that her passion for hunting out the most interesting and fun items had not gone away.  So how does this help you?  Well she is buying and selling all sorts of beautiful and zany collectibles.  If you like antique toys and elegant beautiful artifacts, you’ll most likely find something in the cupboards, nooks and crannies  of her blog.

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Where’s Annie?

This year you can find Annie at the following venues…

1  May 17-18, 2014  Staffordshire County Ground Antique and Collectors Fair

2  September 13th and 14Th , 2014  Staffordshire County Ground Antique and Collectors Fair with BBC Bargain hunt.

3  November 8th and 9th  Staffordshire County Ground Antique and Collectors Fair

We will add more dates as they are confirmed.

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