Sotw Collection

Cookery book
Manuscript recipe book in original calf covers, 90 pages and index, with an ownership inscription for Ann Dawson, dated 1724. Date: 1724

The Complete Practical Cook
Book, The Complete Practical Cook; Or, A New System Of the Whole Art and Mystery of Cookery, by Charles Carter, London: printed for W. Meadows, in Cornhill; C

Occasional table
Bamboo occasional table with a lacquered octagonal top and four drop-down leaves, manufactured by W.F. Needham in Birmingham, c.1888. Date: c.1888

Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut
3084509 Work box, c.1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut, lined with paper and manila paper, with pressed metal attachments) by English School

Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc
3084508 Tea caddy, c.1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc and velvet lined compartments and containing a cut glass bowl) by English School

Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c. 1840 (painted wood)
3084490 Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c.1840 (painted wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084484 Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 5.1x8.7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea bowl made from porcelain)

Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)
3084421 Side chair, c.1685 (beech & upholstery) by English School, (17th century); 103.5x52x42.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)
3084500 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & damask) by English School, (19th century); 94x196.5x53.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A mahogany sofa upholstered in modern red damask)

194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)
3084492 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware) by English School, (19th century); height: 24.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084482 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)
3084467 Side chair, c.1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat) by Thonet, Michael (1796-1871); 86.7x40.8x42 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bentwood side chair)

Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084456 Dish, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x8.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed stoneware oval dish with a scalloped rim)

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)
3084489 Reindeer from Noahs ark, c.1840 (wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084479 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94
3084474 Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School

Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)
3084465 Dish, c.1700-20 (glazed porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); diam: 22.9 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: made in Fujian, China c.1700-1720)

Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)
3084433 Tea caddy, c.1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter) by English School, (18th century); 18.8x25.8x15.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Balloon back chair, c. 1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery)
3084387 Balloon back chair, c.1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery) by English School, (19th century); 85.5x49.5x49 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)
3084441 Vase, c.1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel) by German School; height: 23 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)
3084481 Cream jug, c.1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain) by English School, (19th century); 5.5x12.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Cream jug in Aesthetic style)

Page from Designs for furniture and decorations for complete home furnishing
3084420 Page from Designs for furniture and decorations for complete home furnishing, 1892 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 25.2x36.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Tea caddy, c. 1840 (ebonised pine lined with tulip wood, with bird
3084510 Tea caddy, c.1840 (ebonised pine lined with tulip wood, with birds eye maple veneers and brass inlays) by French School, (19th century); 11.4x22.5x11 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Coal vase, c. 1830 (japanned tin plate with painted decoration, iron feet
3084507 Coal vase, c.1830 (japanned tin plate with painted decoration, iron feet, handles and knob) by English School, (19th century); 45x43x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Tea canister, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084483 Tea canister, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 11.8x7.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea canister and lid made from porcelain)

Clock, 1872-83 (ebonised and painted wood with an enamelled metal clock face
3084450 Clock, 1872-83 (ebonised and painted wood with an enamelled metal clock face and brass fixings) by English School, (19th century); height: 99 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Candlestick, c. 1785 (creamware)
3084395 Candlestick, c.1785 (creamware) by English School, (18th century); height: 29.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

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Step into the world of culinary delights with 'SOTW' - a captivating journey through time and taste. This cookery book, aptly titled 'The Complete Practical Cook, ' is a treasure trove of recipes that have stood the test of time. As we turn the pages, we discover more than just mouthwatering dishes. An occasional table catches our eye, its elegant design complementing the exquisite workmanship of a varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut work box from 1830. The craftsmanship continues to impress as we admire a carved and incised wooden tea caddy from around 1860, adorned with intricate details. Intriguingly, amidst these artifacts stands an enchanting scene: a camel and rhino in front of Noah's ark. This painted wood masterpiece transports us back to circa 1840 when imagination knew no bounds. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon an exquisite porcelain tea bowl dating back to 1775-99. Its delicate beauty tells tales of refined tea ceremonies enjoyed by generations past. Nearby sits a side chair crafted around 1685; its beech frame expertly upholstered for comfort and style. Moving forward in time but still embracing elegance, we encounter a mahogany sofa draped in luxurious damask fabric from approximately 1830. It beckons us to sit down and relax while admiring other remarkable pieces such as an earthenware vase from 1890-96 or pages torn from a sample book showcasing pen & ink drawings alongside textile samples. Our exploration concludes with a charming footstool created around 1850 using wood, brass accents, and Berlin woolwork embroidery – blending functionality with artistic flair. 'SOTW' invites you on this visual feast where each item whispers stories of creativity, skillful craftsmanship, and timeless charm.