Simon.Willcock.Antiques (2026)

23/10/2026

Antique Victorian Taxidermy Puffer Fish Blowfish Natural History Specimen Curio

A wonderful and highly unusual antique taxidermy pufferfish or blowfish, believed to date to the late Victorian or early 20th-century period.

This fascinating natural history specimen features a wonderfully preserved fish with a distinctive rounded head, large protruding eyes, open mouth and elongated body, displaying the unusual characteristics associated with the pufferfish family.

The fish retains its original naturalistic appearance, with beautifully textured skin, small raised markings and a wonderful combination of warm brown, golden ochre and darker mottled tones.

The fins and tail remain visible, while the wonderfully expressive face gives the specimen a particularly unusual and characterful appearance.

Such preserved marine specimens were popular during the Victorian period, when natural history collecting, scientific curiosities and exotic specimens were fashionable additions to private collections and cabinets of curiosities.

This example has a wonderful aged appearance and would make a fascinating addition to any collection of antique taxidermy, Victorian natural history, marine specimens or unusual curiosities.

Type: Preserved pufferfish / blowfish specimen.

Period: Believed late Victorian to early 20th century.

Material: Natural dried and preserved fish.

Measurements: Approximately 30cm long, estimated from the photographs and ruler. Please refer to the measurement images.

23/10/2026

Wilkinson Oriflamme Art Pottery Pair Vases John Butler Flambe Glaze C1900

A superb and highly decorative pair of antique Wilkinson’s Oriflamme art pottery vases, associated with designer John Butler, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900–1920.

These wonderful vases feature beautifully rounded, almost spherical bodies with short narrow necks and slightly flared rims, creating an elegant and distinctive Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau form.

Both vases are decorated in the spectacular Oriflamme flambé-style glaze, displaying a remarkable combination of rich crimson red, deep purple, aubergine, golden amber, orange and subtle green tones.

The wonderfully expressive glazes create striking cosmic, nebular and almost volcanic effects, with flowing streaks of colour resembling lightning, distant galaxies and atmospheric landscapes.

Each vase has its own individual glaze pattern, making the pair particularly attractive when displayed together. The rich, glossy surfaces and dramatic colour variations are characteristic of the highly decorative Oriflamme pottery associated with Wilkinson’s Royal Staffordshire Pottery.

The undersides bear the Wilkinson’s Royal Staffordshire Pottery Oriflamme backstamp, together with additional impressed or painted marks, as shown in the photographs.

These distinctive Oriflamme glazes were developed during the early 20th century and are admired for their rich colouring and unusual experimental decorative effects.

A particularly attractive and collectible pair of British antique art pottery vases, combining beautiful form with spectacular glaze decoration.

Maker: A. J. Wilkinson Ltd, Royal Staffordshire Pottery, England.

Range: Oriflamme.

Designer: Associated with John Butler.

Date: Early 20th century, circa 1900–1920.

Style: Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau.

Decoration: Rich flambé-effect glazes in crimson, purple, amber, orange and green.

23/10/2026

Denby Glyn Colledge Cheviot Art Pottery Tall 42cm Vase Mid Century MCM c1950

Description:

A fabulous and unusual large vintage Denby Cheviot art pottery vase designed by Glyn Colledge, dating to circa 1950s.

An impressive example of British Mid Century Modern studio-style pottery, featuring an exceptionally tall, slender cylindrical neck rising from a beautifully rounded bulbous body, finished with a flared circular rim.

Decorated with a striking satin black ground, embellished with colourful hand-painted abstract floral motifs, delicate white geometric lines, starburst patterns and multicoloured enamelled spots. The contrasting white and yellow rim adds a wonderful finishing touch.

The distinctive decoration and elegant proportions are characteristic of Glyn Colledge’s innovative designs for Denby during the mid-20th century.

A particularly decorative and eye-catching piece of vintage British art pottery, ideal for collectors of Denby, Glyn Colledge, Cheviot Ware and Mid Century Modern ceramics.

Maker: Denby Pottery, England

Designer: Glyn Colledge

Range: Cheviot

Date: Circa 1950s

Height: Approximately 42 cm

Marks: Original Denby pottery marks to the underside, including Made in England, as shown.

Condition Report:

Wonderful condition with minimal wear as shown. Displays beautifully throughout, retaining its striking original decoration and vibrant colours.

Please study all photographs, which form part of the description.

A superb large and decorative example of British Mid Century Modern art pottery, with a wonderful sculptural presence.

03/10/2026

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Glasgow Girl Manner Pottery Plate Hand Painted Rabbit Design Scottish Arts & Crafts c1900 18cm

A charming and scarce plate very much in the manner of Glasgow Girl pottery, dating to the early 1900s, beautifully hand decorated with a whimsical Mouse on the back of a snail. The playful subject, confident brushwork and strong graphic green and black geometric rim are highly characteristic of the Scottish Arts & Crafts / Glasgow Style movement.

The plate is hand painted throughout and carries a signature to the reverse, confirming its studio and artistic origin. A delightful and highly collectible example of early 20th-century Scottish decorative pottery, ideal for collectors of Glasgow School, Arts & Crafts ceramics, or animal-themed art pottery.

I am unable to identify the makers mark.

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About the Glasgow Girls:
The Glasgow Girls were a loosely connected group of women artists and designers active in and around Glasgow at the turn of the twentieth century. The term was later coined in 1968 by William Buchanan to describe the female counterparts of the better-known Glasgow Boys. Rather than being a single movement, the Glasgow Girls worked across a wide range of disciplines and styles, often independently, yet were united by shared experiences and mutual support.

Artists associated with the Glasgow Girls include Jessie Marion King, Margaret and Frances Macdonald, Bessie MacNicol, Annie French, Helen Paxton Brown, and Stansmore Dean, among others. Their work is now highly regarded for its originality, craftsmanship and contribution to the Arts & Crafts movement in Scotland.

Origin: Scotland

Period/Style: Glasgow School / Arts & Crafts

Date: Circa 1900s

Decoration: Hand-painted rabbit eating from a bowl

Diameter: 18 cm

Markings: Signed to the reverse

Excellent good condition with minimal wear. No chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration. All wonderful as shown.

Please see images to clarifly conditon.

Shipping:
Worldwide shipping available. Item will be professionally packed to ensure safe and secure delivery.

03/10/2026

£395.00
Arts and Crafts Silver Brooch with Large Garnet Cabochon & Opal Inserts Secessionist Design c.1880 – L3cm

A striking antique Arts and Crafts silver brooch featuring a bold central garnet cabochon surrounded by opal inserts, crafted in an elegant Secessionist-influenced design. Beautifully made with excellent detailing and strong visual presence.

Date: Circa 1880
Size: Length approx. 3 cm
Materials: Silver, garnet cabochon, opal inserts

Condition: All wonderful as shown. A fascinating and well-executed piece with fine craftsmanship throughout.

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03/10/2026

£400.00

Rare Scottish Silver Desk Clasp Edinburgh 1921 Fraser Ferguson McBean Mackintosh Style

Description:

A rare and highly distinctive Scottish silver desk clasp, assayed in Edinburgh and dating to 1921. Made by the respected Inverness silversmiths Fraser, Ferguson and McBean, this fine piece is strongly inspired by Rennie Mackintosh and the wider Scottish Arts & Crafts movement of the George V period.

Intricately worked in a refined Scottish design, the clasp was intended for use as a desk or paperwork clip and combines both functionality and decorative appeal. An excellent example of early 20th century Scottish silver with clear design pedigree.

Date: 1921
Period/Style: George V, Rennie Mackintosh inspired Scottish design
Origin: Assayed Edinburgh
Silversmith: Fraser, Ferguson and McBean, Inverness
Function: Desk clasp / paperwork clip

Measurements:
Height: 13 cm
Width: 8.5 cm

Condition Report:
Excellent condition, fully working. No issues to note. All wonderful as shown.

Restoration:
None.

Professionally packed for safe delivery.
Worldwide shipping available.

03/10/2026

Pre Columbian Style Peruvian Moche Chimu Pottery Seated Figure Effigy Vessel

A fascinating and unusual Peruvian / Andean style pottery effigy vessel, modelled as a seated human or monkey-like figure with an integral tall spout and handle rising behind the head.

The figure has wonderful primitive character, with large rounded ears, narrow incised eyes, prominent nose and mouth, folded arms and strongly modelled seated legs. The vessel has an attractive reddish-brown surface with darker mottled areas and considerable natural-looking surface wear and patination.

The form and modelling show similarities to Pre-Columbian South American pottery, particularly anthropomorphic and zoomorphic vessels associated with the Moche / Mochica and Chimú cultures of ancient Peru. Comparable ancient Peruvian vessels are known depicting seated human and monkey-like figures with integral handles and spouts.

Origin: Peruvian / South American style
Culture/Style: Moche / Mochica / Chimú
Material: Terracotta / earthenware pottery
Subject: Seated human or monkey-like figure
Height: Approximately 19.5 cm
Age: Unknown – possibly old, but unconfirmed

Condition:
Good overall condition and displays wonderfully. There is considerable age-related surface wear, rubbing, deposits, abrasions and small imperfections throughout, as shown. These give the piece a particularly attractive aged appearance.

There are no guarantees regarding the precise age or cultural attribution of the vessel. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and condition report.

A highly unusual and decorative piece of South American / Peruvian style pottery, and an interesting example for collectors of tribal, ethnographic and Pre-Columbian style art.

02/10/2026

£895

Rare Coalport Porcelain Encrusted Mantel Clock French Charles X c1825

Description:

A rare and exceptional Coalport porcelain mantel clock, circa 1825, fitted with a substantial French Charles X period mechanical movement.

The elaborate deep pink porcelain case features extensive gilt Rococo scrollwork, pierced lattice decoration and scrolling feet. It is lavishly encrusted with individually modelled and hand-painted flowers, roses, foliage and smaller blossoms, surmounted by a wonderfully colourful applied exotic bird.

The reverse is beautifully hand painted with floral bouquets and insects, demonstrating the quality of decoration throughout.

The 2.75-inch gilt dial features Roman numerals, engine-turned decoration and blued-steel moon hands.

The French movement is stamped with the maker’s mark and “Médaille d’Or”, supporting its quality and period manufacture.

Measurements:
32cm high x 20cm wide x 12cm deep

Condition:
Excellent condition for approximately 200 years of age. Remarkably few and only minor chips to the delicate applied flowers and petals. No restoration that I can see. The porcelain, exotic bird, colours and extensive gilding display beautifully.

The front glass is missing. The clock appears to have a chiming/striking movement but is untested, the hands have been moved and it doesnt chime but sold as not working.

A particularly rare and impressive example of early 19th-century Coalport porcelain, combining exceptional flower-encrusted decoration with a quality French Charles X movement.

02/10/2026

£395

Royal Worcester Hadley Vase Hand Painted Roses Signed 294/H Antique c1909 22cm

A beautiful and highly decorative antique Royal Worcester porcelain vase, dating to circa 1909, finely hand painted with pink and yellow roses and bearing an intriguing artist’s signature to the body.

This impressive vase is the desirable Royal Worcester shape 294/H, an elegant Hadley-style form with a large ovoid body, slender neck and flared trumpet-shaped rim.

The porcelain is beautifully decorated with large deep pink and golden yellow roses, together with further rosebuds, foliage and delicate botanical details extending around the body. The flowers are exceptionally well painted, with wonderfully soft shading and rich colour against a typical Royal Worcester graduated ground of cream, blush pink, yellow, green and subtle brown tones.

The neck and foot are finished with attractive gilt detailing, including a broad gilded rim and further gilt bands, providing a lovely contrast against the softly coloured porcelain.

02/10/2026

£649.99

Rare Complete Set of 18 Rupert Bear Golfing Tiles • Saint Amand Hamage Nord • Tubelined • 1920s

Description:
A highly sought-after and complete set of eighteen tubelined Rupert Bear Golfing tiles, dating to the 1920s. Each tile charmingly depicts Rupert Bear playing one of the eighteen golf holes, making this a wonderfully nostalgic and decorative collection.

Several tiles carry the factory stamp for Saint Amand Hamage Nord 1836, while the remaining tiles retain impressed marks from their original mounting.

Date: 1920s

Tile Measurements (each):
• Height: 6” (15.4 cm / 154 mm)
• Width: 6” (15.4 cm / 154 mm)

Condition:
Excellent condition for their age, with only minor small chips and general wear. As shown in the images, the set displays beautifully.

Shipping:
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A rare opportunity to acquire a full set—perfect for collectors of Rupert Bear, early 20th-century ceramics, or decorative tile art.

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