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Now Available: Taxidermy Alligator Head, Florida Gator A huge smile full of sharp pearly white teeth set in a powerful p...
12/13/2022

Now Available: Taxidermy Alligator Head, Florida Gator

A huge smile full of sharp pearly white teeth set in a powerful pair of jaws, topped by dark and dangerous eyes. This vintage taxidermy Florida Gator head is in fantastic condition; a wonderful addition for the collector of natural history or curiosities.

“See you later alligator....”

Measuring 16cm long x 8cm wide.

Now available in my Etsy shop!

Now Available: Vintage Dionysus/Bacchus Bottle Opener Allow the god of drinking and merriment to help you open your favo...
12/13/2022

Now Available: Vintage Dionysus/Bacchus Bottle Opener

Allow the god of drinking and merriment to help you open your favourite bottle of amber nectar!

A well-cast, very good quality item, measuring 10cm x 6cm and weighing160grams.

Now available in my Etsy shop!

The Cosmic Deck of Initiation. (Rare & Out of Print) 52 Full-Colour Circular Mandala Cards by Barbara M. DeLong Publishe...
11/29/2022

The Cosmic Deck of Initiation. (Rare & Out of Print)

52 Full-Colour Circular Mandala Cards by Barbara M. DeLong

Published by U.S Games Systems, INC

The Cosmic Deck of Initiation is a unique, beautiful and ethereal “Light Energy” deck.

In the early 90s Barbara M. DeLong, an internationally recognised artist, mystic, lecturer and educator, set out to create a new oracle deck, a deck of energy and light. A deck that would serve both the novice and the spiritually advanced, the child and the master.

Already experienced in painting personal mandalas, Barbara began to channel the numinous cards of The Cosmic Deck of Initiation; for nine months solid she channelled and painted for over twelve hours a day! An experience that so filled her with joy and bliss that she never tired and couldn’t wait to pick up her paint brushes each day as the mandalas began, through her, to come to life in the material world.

You’ll find this “Light Energy” deck not only easy to shuffle but also to have an almost hypnotic quality, as these mystical mandalas connect you to realms of light, energy and spirit beyond our material world.



The cards are in very good condition and I’d describe the box as in good to very good condition. Please note that although there is no instruction book present with these cards, a thorough explanation of the card’s meanings, along with card spreads for divination are freely available barbaradelong.com

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The Complete Arthurian Tarot Boxed Set by Caitlin & John Matthews; cards illustrated by Miranda Gray This 25th-anniversa...
11/28/2022

The Complete Arthurian Tarot Boxed Set by Caitlin & John Matthews; cards illustrated by Miranda Gray

This 25th-anniversary collector's edition features the classic ARTHURIAN TAROT deck together with a completely revised and updated course book, allowing you to acquaint yourself with this rich tarot in greater depth.

Journey into Arthur's kingdom through the twenty-two Greater Powers of the Arthurian realm, along with the fifty-six Lesser Powers depicting the landscapes of Logres, the ancient Arthurian kingdom that lies outside of time. The book includes a complete meditation course leading you around the year, with the characters of the Arthurian world as your guides and teachers, along with detailed card meanings, divination methods and a wide selection of consultation spreads. Follow the seasonal quest for the Hallows, and step into the world of myth and legend...

This stunning box set is like new!

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Large Impressive Tibetan Goat Skull Did you know that 96% of all Devils & Daemons prefer to be “conjured” with a genuine...
10/24/2022

Large Impressive Tibetan Goat Skull

Did you know that 96% of all Devils & Daemons prefer to be “conjured” with a genuine goat skull!

Okay, so I just made that bit up but we can all agree that a big goat skull with an impressive set of horns on it really does look the s**z!

Whether it’s the focal point of your home altar; the flame alight between the horns, causing shadows to dance upon the walls as the heady scent of incense fills the room or set high upon your staff as you silently tread your way into the wild, the black moon & a canopy 10,000 stars above you.

Maybe it’s just what has always been missing from over your fireplace or doorway; whatever your plans for it, a fine looking goat skull with a large crown of horns like this one, has a unique & innate emanation that we all instinctively recognise.

You can purchase from me directly or from my Etsy shop!

Measuring: Approx 40cm from the bottom of the nose to the top of the horns & the horns are approx 60cm tip to tip.

Now Available: Dante’s Inferno, The Vision of Hell, 1913 Hardback Pocket Edition, Extensively Illustrated by Gustave Dor...
10/24/2022

Now Available: Dante’s Inferno, The Vision of Hell, 1913 Hardback Pocket Edition, Extensively Illustrated by Gustave Dore.



“Abandon all hope ye who enter here.”



La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy) is a literary creation of truly epic scale. It is established as one of the central texts of Western literature and is arguably the greatest poem of the Middle Ages.

Opening the pages of this rare little treasure you’ll soon discover why this book is one of our most influential pieces of literature; you’ll see how it has literally shaped our Western view of the immortal soul & its destination after death, even though most of us have never read it!

You’ll journey with Dante himself & his guide Virgil into the underworld, deeper & deeper into the nine circles of Hell, not only witnessing the punishments laid out for those who chose the path of sin but you’ll also see how Dante populated the Inferno with real historical characters and the way he beautifully blended Catholic theology & Classical Mythology with his own philosophical ideas.

Leafing through this exquisite little book you’ll be delighted to find it lavishly illustrated with the iconic & hauntingly beautiful etchings of Gustave Dore, in fact, there are 75 pages of his illustrations, and each one would look stunning in a frame upon the wall!



“Midway in our life’s journey, I went astray from the straight road and woke to find myself alone in a dark wood.”



You can purchase this item form my Etsy shop or contact me directly.

NOW SOLD Post Medieval Devil’s Face Bronze Ring A delightfully devilish little item, this bronze ring dates from the 18...
10/24/2022

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Post Medieval Devil’s Face Bronze Ring



A delightfully devilish little item, this bronze ring dates from the 18th to 19th century. Not many of these rings survived due to the persecutions of the church, so these are obviously much sort after. This particular ring came from the collection of a recently deceased connoisseur in Eastern Europe.

Rings of this type are reputed to have been worn by coven members or cultists to show their devotion to the “Devil.”

A special item that would be a magical addition to your collection and/or worn on your finger without looking ostentatious.

I have included a photo with the ring next to my own, to show how it will look after being worn in.

Please contact me if you’d like to purchase this item or you can find it in my Etsy shop.
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NOW SOLD Antique Silver Plated “Bacchus” Wine Pitcher by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield. Circa 1870 Of course, you don’t...
10/24/2022

NOW SOLD
Antique Silver Plated “Bacchus” Wine Pitcher by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield. Circa 1870

Of course, you don’t have to pour your libations from an antique silver wine pitcher decorated with the likeness of the horned god Bacchus, after all a plastic measuring jug would do the job wouldn’t it?

But... it’s not really the same, is it?

You want a vessel that shines in the moon light as you raise it up high before you; which reflects the ruby red wine that you pour into the cups held out by your friends & family around you, you want something that’s not only in keeping with but actually enhances the occasion.

This beautiful wine pitcher has been doing just this for over a hundred years already!

Measuring approx 19cm in height & 13cm in diameter; weighing 572 grams, this electroplated silver, pewter jug was made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield, England sometime around 1860-70. It’s in very good condition considering its age; the silver plate has obviously worn through in places & there’s a small dent to the rear but it still retains its original smooth round shape & its distinctive quality.

You’re able to purchase from me directly or from my Etsy shop.

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Now Available: Antique Rococo Bas-relief Plaster Sculpture depicting a Bacchanalian Festival; Claude Michel “Clodion” ci...
07/27/2022

Now Available: Antique Rococo Bas-relief Plaster Sculpture depicting a Bacchanalian Festival; Claude Michel “Clodion” circa1920s


Claude Michel, better known as Clodion (1743-1814) was a French born sculpture whose works represent the quintessence of the Rococo style. Clodoin studied under his uncle, the sculpture Lambert Sigisbert Adam and later Jean Babtiste Pigalle.

In 1759 Clodion won the grand prize for sculpture at the Academie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. Although Clodion worked mostly in terra-cotta, from which he cast his work in Bronze, he was also an acknowledged master in marble; Clodion’s preferred subject matter being nymphs, satyrs, bacchantes and other Classical figures sensually portrayed.

Perhaps because of his unwillingness to be seriously monumental he was never admitted to the Royal Academy. However, after being driven out of Paris in 1792 by the Revolution and returning to his home city of Nancy, he was flexible enough to adapt himself to neoclassical monumentality, and created the relief on the Arc de Triomphe!

Measuring approximately: 51x21x3.5 and weighing 3.5kg

This stunning relief is beautifully cast and displays the clear, well defined details of the original sculpture. It’s a superbly executed, sensual scene positively bursting with character and Bacchanalian passion.

UK £120 inc Royal Mail Special Delivery
USA £155 inc UPS tracked delivery
EU £130 inc UPS tracked delivery

Now available: Vintage A Pictorial History of Magic and the Supernatural by Maurice Bessy, Hardback 1964 Open the pages ...
07/08/2022

Now available: Vintage A Pictorial History of Magic and the Supernatural by Maurice Bessy, Hardback 1964

Open the pages of this much-loved book, step into the world of the occult and take a visual journey through the very real world of magic and the supernatural, with 994 stunning, intriguing, captivating and at times unsettling black and white photos and illustrations, each one having an informative and detailed description along with it.

From astrology to voodoo, this book gives an insightful look at the many and varied ways that we human beings have interacted with the “other” throughout time and across the globe, presented in a way that connects to us viscerally as only images can.

The book is in very good condition, the cover has faded a little in the sun along the top edge and one of the corners has been bumped. There’s some slight yellowing along the edges of the pages but other than that the pages and illustrations are clean and bright. The spine and binding are both strong and sound and there are no loose pages. There are no notations, dog ears or underlining. It comes with its original dust jacket, which although complete does have some wear and tear to it.

The book measures 22x28cm, 317 pages.



£66 UK inc Tracked 48 delivery

£85 USA inc International Tracked delivery

£75 EU inc International Tracked delivery

Now SOLD : Genuine Vintage 1968 “The Devil Rides Out” Autographed 10x8 Glossy Promotional Photo Signed by Nike Arrighi “...
07/06/2022

Now SOLD : Genuine Vintage 1968 “The Devil Rides Out” Autographed 10x8 Glossy Promotional Photo Signed by Nike Arrighi “Tanith”



An iconic image from a classic and iconic film! “The Devil Rides Out” has stood the test of time and continues to be a firm favourite as new audiences discover to their delight Dennis Wheatley’s tale of secret societies, black magic and occult rituals.

Produced at time when films relied on a compelling story and accomplished acting skills rather than a big budget and CGI, “The Devil Rides Out” eschewed the violence and titillation that had become the earmark of Hammer Horror. Featuring the master of horror, Christopher Lee, who insisted on playing a character “on the side of the angels” for once and leaving the role of the masterful villain Mocata to Charles Gray.

This promotional photo is signed by the leading actress Nike Arrighi who played the character Tanith Carlisle, the young initiate whose very soul hangs in the balance. A graduate of RADA (Royal academy of Dramatic Art) not only has Nike Arrighi enjoyed a successful career as an actress on screen and on stage, she’s also performed as a prima ballerina, musician and works as a visual artist; she was once even chosen as one of the ten most beautiful women in England, by “Harper's Bazaar.”

This genuine 10x8inch glossy promotional photograph is signed by Nike Arrighi, it is in excellent condition and comes with a certificate of authenticity!

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Now Available: Antique 19th Century Brass Devil/Imp Inkwell, Incense Burner or Pot What can I say?! This devilish littl...
06/17/2022

Now Available: Antique 19th Century Brass Devil/Imp Inkwell, Incense Burner or Pot



What can I say?! This devilish little imp is delightful! He’s a fantastic character, full of charm with an irresistible smile. A superbly detailed cast brass piece from the 1800s that shows that quality really does stand the test of time; at a whopping 344grams of solid brass this really is a superb quality piece.

This bewitching little imp was originally made as an inkwell but at some point in his long life he lost the insert to hold the ink. He has by the look of it, been used as an incense burner and I’ve found that a standard size charcoal disk used for burning incense will just about fit inside, although obviously it would get extremely hot if used in this way! He could easily be put to use as an incense stick holder either by standing the sticks in the main body or in his accommodating ears.



So, whether you choose to use him as an incense burner, a pot for your pens & pencils, a place to keep your USB sticks or a certain someone’s finger nail clippings; give him pride of place or have him peeping out from the bookshelf, this enchanting little imp is sure to bring a touch of magic to your home.

Weighing: 344grams.

Measuring approximately 7x7x7cm



£69 UK inc Tracked48 delivery

£77 EU inc International Tracked delivery

£84 USA inc International Tracked delivery

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