
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Our business is based in the beautiful village of Debenham in Suffolk, England, which is close to Constable country. I take our pride in being the 4th generation in my family to be antique dealers who have been buying and selling antiques for over a century. With our expanding web presence in the UK, we also have a base in the USA with Debenham Antiques inc. Along with expanding our international web based business, we also quite unusually retain our high street presence, with a large retail shop which we use to display our finest goods, and to offer the client a more personal service for the those who like to discuss their needs.
Here at Debenham Antiques we try to cater for all styles and tastes, and we believe this is reflected in our stock as you can find anything from 15th century carvings to late 20th century fine quality furniture. We have experts in furniture and paintings who buy our goods with safe knowledge. We also offer a wide range of fine quality reproduction furniture which is all lovingly handcrafted by ourselves locally, using the best timbers.
Debenham Antiques works hard to ensure that we provide the client with a quality experience from start to finish. All our buying, photography, restoration, polishing and shipping is carried out in house by our dedicated team of staff. This we feel allows us to be in control from start to finish, which only benefits our customers.
20th Century Carved Mango Wood Novelty Dinner Gong
REF: DA3108 / LA426209
£1,895
€2,199
$2,494
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2014Approved item2538 sales by dealer
LoveAntiques Dealersince Nov 2014Approved item2538 sales by dealer
Description
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928. Here we present a novelty dinner gong made from mango wood, which was retailed by henry howell & co ltd. having made walking sticks since the mid 19th century, howell's looked to revive their fortunes by introducing the yz trade mark, which involved retailing novelty ash trays and pieces like this. This piece is in the form of marmaduke who was a popular primate comic character, made from naturally shaped mango wood. originally it would have been holding a gong in one hand and a stick in the other. This piece first appeared in their catalogue in 1928. Overall good condition.
measurements
Height:
61 CM
Width:
51 CM
Depth:
66 CM
Weight:
25 KG
declaration
Debenham Antiques Ltd has clarified that the 20th Century Carved Mango Wood Novelty Dinner Gong (LA426209) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 20th Century
condition
Overall good condition
additional info
Period:
Category:
Material:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
location
This 20th Century Carved Mango Wood Novelty Dinner Gong is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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