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Lou's Attic - Jewellery & Collectibles Curated curiosities for the discerning & unapologetically curious. From antique tins to decorative art, handpicked, researched, and full of story. No filler.

No fluff. Just honest finds. Ride the wave of nostalgia, discovery and the perfectly imperfect. We dig through the dust so you don’t have to. At Lou’s Attic, we buy, sell, and source everything from vintage and modern jewellery to retro curiosities, decorative art, and collectible oddities. Whether you're a collector, a casual browser, or someone hunting for that one unforgettable piece — you're in the right attic. After nearly a decade in the ecommerce game, we’ve expanded into online auctioneering under the banner Attic Auctions — bringing our eye for the unique to the thrill of the bid. Downsizing? Relocating? Inherited a house full of things you can’t keep? Let us auction what you no longer need. We also curate estate sales with care, discretion, and a sharp eye for value — so if you’re looking for someone who actually gets what you’re letting go of, you’ve found them. You can consign select items to our monthly auctions. Drop us a line at [email protected] for terms and details. Our BobShop store now has a dedicated focus on vintage jewellery, as well as small curiosities and collectibles that are easy to ship — making it the perfect stop for both seasoned collectors and spontaneous treasure hunters. Expect fresh finds, fair prices, and the occasional oddity that just makes you smile. Oh — and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram:
We post the good stuff. Just honest finds with character. The wave is coming. Let’s catch it together.

A little glass, a lot of detective workSome pieces of glass are wonderfully obedient.You see them, recognise them, give ...
13/09/2026

A little glass, a lot of detective work

Some pieces of glass are wonderfully obedient.

You see them, recognise them, give them a quick clean and move on.

This one? Not so much.

It sent us down a very glassy rabbit hole, but thankfully, no shattered dreams. Quite the contrary. 🐇🔍

What first looked like a tiny, mysterious lidded glass container turned out to be something far more interesting: an antique lidded master salt cellar, or saleron, with exceptionally fine basketweave moulding, warm caramel colouring and a deeper malachite-like glow around the edges. ✨

Our comparison hunt turned up only a handful of examples, including blue and white Portieux Vallerysthal pieces, and the same form in a Portieux catalogue.

This one is unmarked, but that doesn’t rule out Portieux. Documented unmarked examples are known to exist.

Dating from around 1900–1920, this proper antique has made it through more than a century with no chips, no cracks and its original lid still intact. Frankly, some newer things aren’t doing nearly as well.

And yes, we gave it the UV treatment. No glow, no drama. Case closed. 💡🚫

After all that digging, we’re calling it: Portieux Vallerysthal.

Could we be wrong? Naturally. Could another example turn up tomorrow and send us scurrying back to the catalogues, ruining our smug little moment? Absolutely. That’s collecting.

But until then, we’re taking the win and feeling just a tiny bit clever. Go on, find us another one.

We dare you. 😉

Bidding is now open on BobShop (https://www.bobshop.co.za/antique-portieux-vallerysthal-caramel-glass-lidded-master-salt-cellar-c-1900-1920/p/695010893). 🏷️

🌍 Around the World in Fabulous Glass 🌍We traversed the world without leaving the Attic. And boy, did we bring back some ...
09/09/2026

🌍 Around the World in Fabulous Glass 🌍

We traversed the world without leaving the Attic. And boy, did we bring back some fab. 🌍✨

Our passports are fully stamped and our itinerary became officially outrageous. The USA showed up. France sashayed in. Czechoslovakia lurked about. Indonesia left a mark or two. And one mystery destination refused to identify itself — naturally.

And we brought back one gloriously eclectic collection of: milk glass, Art Deco pressed glass, French and Czech borosilicate, Indonesian amber glass — and then some.

The glass has travelled. The glass has taste. The glass has standards.

Now the only question is: are you fab enough to own it?

Visit us on BobShop (https://www.bobshop.co.za/seller/2897456/LouzAttic) and Yaga (https://www.yaga.co.za/louzattic) for the full collection. ✈️✨

🏺 Look what the attic has turned up… and not one of them is ready to behave quietly. 🏺This fabulous bunch of ceramics ar...
08/09/2026

🏺 Look what the attic has turned up… and not one of them is ready to behave quietly. 🏺

This fabulous bunch of ceramics arrived without so much as a dramatic crack. Not one shattered, fainted or threw a tantrum, which is more than can be said for some of us after a long journey. 😂

And what a wonderfully mixed-up lot they are: Art Deco, mid-century, studio pottery, English ceramics, Czechoslovakian porcelain, Hong Kong porcelain and South African pieces, ranging from dainty florals to bold, sculptural beauties with serious presence.

They’ve all had a proper dust-off and are now sitting proudly, looking very pleased with themselves.

Some are elegant. Some are dramatic. Some clearly believe they’re the main character.

They’re not here to gather dust. They’re here to show off, earn their keep and, preferably, hold something delicious. ☕🍰

Want to know more? Hurry on over to BobShop or Yaga for all the juicy details. These beauties have waited long enough and they’re ready to be used again. 😄

🏺 A very special Royal Dux pair has just arrived at LouzAttic 🏺We are delighted to present this magnificent matching pai...
07/09/2026

🏺 A very special Royal Dux pair has just arrived at LouzAttic 🏺

We are delighted to present this magnificent matching pair of Royal Dux porcelain vases, designed by Professor Otto Eckert around 1959.

Model 526, these tall sculptural beauties feature elegant hourglass forms, a soft blue-grey colour and a sophisticated geometric checked pattern. Classic mid-century Brussels Style from Czechoslovakia.

Royal Dux’s mid-century designs combined traditional porcelain craftsmanship with the clean lines and experimental decoration of modernism.

Otto Eckert was a sculptor, ceramicist, designer and educator. Quite the résumé for the man behind vases this effortlessly glamorous.

The pair is in exceptional condition, with no chips, cracks or trace of crazing, and barely any wear to the bases. Each vase carries the Royal Dux Czechoslovakia mark and impressed model number 526.

They have clearly lived a very sheltered life. 😄

At approximately 26 cm high, they have an impressive presence while remaining wonderfully elegant. Their refined forms and sophisticated colouring would sit beautifully in a contemporary home. Mid-century, yes, but absolutely not stuck in the past.

This magnificent pair will be exclusively available on BobShop.

Visit LouzAttic on BobShop to get your bid in and stand the chance of owning a slice of Czech ceramic royalty. 👑🏺🏺

https://www.bobshop.co.za/seller/2897456/LouzAttic

They do look rather good together, and they know it.

Three Pieces, Three Personalities & Absolutely No Sensible Theme Whatsoever 🎨Somewhere between “quietly tasteful” and “w...
05/09/2026

Three Pieces, Three Personalities & Absolutely No Sensible Theme Whatsoever 🎨

Somewhere between “quietly tasteful” and “what on earth is happening here?”, three new residents have moved into the Attic.

A 1946 Shrewsbury sketch by A. Holyoaks — obscure artist, excellent eye and one magnificently rogue “Squre”.

A pair of vintage needlepoint landscapes — bright, cheerful and frankly showing the rest of us up.

And Bakusen Tsuchida’s Cherry Blossoms and Pigeons — elegant, intriguing and responsible for sending us straight down a Japanese art-history rabbit hole; from Buddhist priest to painter of pigeons, his story is every bit as gripping as his art. 🌸🕊️

These beauties are now available on BobShop and Yaga. Hurry before they’re gone — and your walls continue on their bland trajectory.

✨ The jewellery box has been opened without adult supervision, and my ability to behave normally around vintage jeweller...
05/09/2026

✨ The jewellery box has been opened without adult supervision, and my ability to behave normally around vintage jewellery remains deeply theoretical. ✨

A small but spirited gang of vintage jewellery has escaped into the world and is now looking for new necks, ears, lapels and someone willing to let them completely derail an otherwise sensible outfit. 💎

Everything has been researched, photographed, listed and released into the wild, which is clearly the responsible thing to do once your jewellery collection starts looking back at you with obvious accusations. 👀

There is sparkle. There is sentiment. There is colour. There are a few gloriously quirky little things that absolutely did not need to be this emotionally destabilising, but here we are. 😂

They are now live on Bob Shop and Yaga (https://www.yaga.co.za/louzattic) waiting patiently for someone to give them a second act, a questionable outfit and a starring role in a series of increasingly elaborate compliments. ✨

Proceed directly to the sparkle. Do not overthink this. 💎

SOLD✨ Feature Find: This Cabinet Has Seen Things (and Wants to See More) ✨Forget your basic beige, your run-of-the-mill,...
31/07/2026

SOLD

✨ Feature Find: This Cabinet Has Seen Things (and Wants to See More) ✨

Forget your basic beige, your run-of-the-mill, your boring. Every so often, a piece struts into our lives that simply refuses to be a wallflower. And honey, this handmade solid oak stained glass cabinet? It's practically doing the can-can.

Crafted from timber that's seen a few decades come and go, and topped with a leaded stained glass panel that screams "I'm fancy, but I'm also a little bit wild," this isn't just furniture. It's a personality test. The warm, honey-hued wood, the bevelled glass, the fruit motifs that whisper tales of forgotten feasts, and those hand-hammered brass hinges? They're practically winking at you.

Originally a bread box (because even bread deserves a palace, apparently), its potential is so vast, it's almost irresponsible. Imagine it cradling your illicit snack stash, your collection of questionable antique spoons, the herbs you swear are for cooking, or perhaps the tiny, unsettling dolls you inherited from Aunt Mildred. It's not just storage; it's a co-conspirator in your domestic adventures.

Unlike the soulless flat-pack monstrosities of today, this beauty was born from skilled hands. Every joint, every panel and every glorious detail hums with a history of care and a defiant refusal to be anything less than fabulous. It's not just a cabinet... it's a legend in the making, and it's ready for its next chapter with you.

📏 Approx. 39.5 × 33 × 29 cm

(Because even unhinged beauty needs dimensions, darling.)

Ready to give this magnificent beast a new stage for its shenanigans? Slide into our DMs. It's ready for its next act.

More curiosities added to the mix... come and discover them with us.
25/07/2026

More curiosities added to the mix... come and discover them with us.

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Henley On Klip
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