Architectural Antiques – Irish Antique Dealers Association

Stained Glass windows

Vanessa Parker and Roger Grimes — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:53:50 +0000

Pair of fabulous Irish stained glass windows from a Church in Dublin Ireland (c.1870) one has a couple of cracks as is usual but both are housed and protected in sealed double glazed units making them ideal for modern use. Please contact for shipping price.

19THC Brass Corkscrew

Vanessa Parker and Roger Grimes — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:41:47 +0000

London Rack, a very superior corkscrew made circa 1840 complete with its nickel silver turning handle with a pink brass body and lovely yellow brass patent label . These corkscrews are a delight to use, just screw into the cork keep turning then just wind the handle and the cork comes out effortlessly and it looks so good at dinner parties using this antique corkscrew it retains its brush to dust off the top of the cork any dust that may have settled there perhaps in your wine cellar

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

Louis Wine — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:45:11 +0000

A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen. Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved Moorish designs with a shell style cover. Calligraphy writing is a remarkable and historically significant piece of art and craftsmanship. These exquisite inkwells, also known as “qalamdan” in Persian, are highly collectible and revered for their intricate designs and functional elegance. The pen holder with faceted rounded ends and a hinged lid attached to a squat, square section. Attached to the body is an inkwell with a hinged cover and cut corners, decorated with Moorish designs with a shell style cover. Length: 9.25 inches. Height: 1.6 inches.

Qalamdan with Arabic calligraphy writing often date back to the Ottoman Empire and the broader Islamic world. They were essential accessories for scholars, scribes, and individuals who valued the art of calligraphy and the written word. These inkwells were not just utilitarian items but also symbols of cultural refinement, education, and the beauty of the Arabic script. The calligraphy on the qalamdan often carries spiritual and philosophical significance. Condition: Good. No issues, original mellow patina. Photos slightly brighter to show detail.

George III Mahogany Plate Buckets

Straffan Antiques — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:06:44 +0000

A pair of George III mahogany and brass bound plate bucket with handle. The buckets are tapering circular shape, with two concentric retaining rings. Each bucket has a tapering slot for the removing and loading of plates.
39cm H x 37cm diameter
15 1/2in H x 14 1/2in diameter