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Original Vintage 1921 London Underground Dragon Poster Promoting London Museums
Located in London, GB
from 1921-1926. Her artwork was used for a variety of poster designs, including the 1924 British Empire
Category
Early 20th Century British Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Original Vintage World War II ATS Recruitment Poster, “ATS Carry the Messages”
By Beverley Pick
Located in London, GB
of the ATS from all across the British Empire and Commonwealth. Printed by Field Sons and Co Ltd
Category
Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Campaign Ware Secretary (Chest) of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
whole of the British Empire. The officers, being predominately from the upper classes, were accustomed
Category
English Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Cast Iron "Coalbrookdale" Dog and Serpent Garden Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
April 1844. This famous design was exported throughout the British Empire and beyond. It features hound
Category
Late 20th Century English Early Victorian Benches
Materials
Iron
Gleaners (second-hand book sellers jammed Farrington Road in London)
By Stanley Anderson
Located in New Orleans, LA
responded to the socio-economic changes he observed as, within a mere quarter century, the British Empire of
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving
A Rare Medieval Tudor Rose Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
the sun never sets on the British Empire. All engraving is in excellent condition and is deeply and
Category
British Medieval Band Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Campaign-Ware Writing Box of Camphor-Wood on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
of the British Empire. The officers, being predominately from the upper classes, were accustomed to a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Military Officer
s Chest - Secretary of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
of the British Empire. The officers, being predominately from the upper classes, were accustomed to a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Men in a Bakehouse
By Sir Frank Brangwyn
Located in London, GB
undertaking in this field was a series of large panels on the theme of the British empire, commissioned by the
Category
Early 1900s Aesthetic Movement Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching
Sumptuous Sterling Silver Cigar Box
Located in Montreal, QC
. This box was made in the closing years of the British Empire for export, although Thailand was never a
Category
Early 20th Century Thai American Craftsman Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver
Winston Churchill Large Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
suppression of anti-imperialist movements seeking independence from the British Empire, have generated
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Occasional Regency Period Marble Top Specimen Round Pedestal Table
Located in London, GB
and Roman forms, as well as the flourishing British Empire. Furniture from this era often features
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Regency Side Tables
Materials
Marble
A Scarce Tudor Rose Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
to symbolize that the sun never sets on the British Empire. All engraving is in excellent condition
Category
English Band Rings
$4,400
CANADIAN VERSION OF THE BRITISH RED ENSIGN, PARADE FLAG ON STAFF
Located in York County, PA
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This particular little flag was most likely used to display WWI patriotism (British Empire involvement
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Once There Was A Way (Signed)
By Harry Benson
Located in Toronto, ON
Fellowship of The Royal Photographic Society in 2009, and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Other Medium
Sunita
By Sir Jacob Epstein
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
met Amina Patel (known as Sunita) and Marian (her sister) at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924 at
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
$5,735
Drying Off
By Sir Frank Brangwyn
Located in London, GB
on the theme of the British empire, commissioned by the House of Lords. This work is also in the
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Charcoal
Pair of Indian Throne Chairs, Carved with the Arms of the Kingdom of Travancor
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Kozhikode in 1755. In the early 19th century, the kingdom became a princely state of the British Empire.
Category
Vintage 1910s Indian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Monumental Morung Carving with Five Mithun Head Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Monumental Morung Carving with Eight Mithun Head Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Cased Lobster / Seafood Picks - Harrods - London 1929
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge), Harrods
Located in Bath, GB
Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) From this time he was known as Sir Woodman or Sir Richard
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Village by the Shore
By Mary Evelyn Wrinch
Located in Wiscasset, ME
exhibitions at the British Empire Exposition and Tate Gallery in London, England.
Wrinch’s works are held
Category
Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
1920s Oak Apothecary Cabinet The Office Specialty Co. Newmarket Ontario
By Office Specialty Mfg. Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
manufacturer of filing systems and other materials in the British Empire. It 1920, the Newmarket location
Category
Vintage 1920s Canadian Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Georgian Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1810s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
- George IV, who reigned during the peak of the British Empire (1714-1830s). Naturalistic jewellery
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Red and Black II /// Abstract Expressionist Lynn Chadwick British Minimalism Art
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
abstract detail and natural forms. He was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1964 and
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Handmade Paper
19th Century English Hand-Painted Blue Iron Coal Bucket with Coat of Arms Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
it became a direct part of the British empire after 1857. As well as being on a number of British
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal, Tôle
English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Fitted Drawer
Located in Montreal, QC
expansion of the British Empire. British officers of high social standing would carry the pieces around with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Military Teak Secretaire Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
India and Ceylon (The Raj), indeed, the whole of the British Empire. The officers, being predominately
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Odiot French Empire Silver-Gilt Traveling Dressing Case
By Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot
Located in New Orleans, LA
in the British Empire who could create such a masterpiece.
In her 1842 will, Viscountess Deerhurst
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Vermeil
Monumental Morung Coarse Carving with Seven Mithun Head Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Lustre Ware Pitcher Dated 1824 for the Orange Order of Northern Ireland
By Sunderland
Located in Katonah, NY
British history. It is dated 1824. It has historical value relating to the British empire and freemasonry
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
CHRISTOPHER HANKEY OBE (1911-2000) ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING Oast Houses Kent
Located in Cirencester, GB
of Arts (M.A.) He was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1958. He was with
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Army and Navy Coaching Whip Rack
By Army
Navy CSL
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
and had stores all-over the British Empire, eventually being taken over by House of Fraser in 1973.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Monumental Morung Carving with Seven Mithun Head Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Morung Carving with Seven Mithun Head Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Morung Carving with Five Mithun Head Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Morung Carving with Three Mithun Head Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Military Teak Secretaire Chest of Drawers C1840 19th C
Located in London, GB
campaigns abroad to India and Ceylon (The Raj), indeed, the whole of the British Empire. The officers, being
Category
Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Liberty Style Thebes Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
subsequent takeover of the British empire in the later part of the 19th century would reemerge again in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Wood
Original 1938 Southern Railways Travel Poster: Pictorial Map of London Town
By Kerry Lee, Baynard Press, London
Located in London, GB
the British Empire and the top features shields bearing the Union Jack flag with the flags of the
Category
Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
19th Century Table Top Globe by George Philip
Son, London, circa 1890
By George Philip
Son
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional 8 inch C. Smith´s British Empire Educational Globe artfully processed by George Philip
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Globes
Materials
Brass
Monumental Morung Carving with Leaf Muntjac and Four Mithun Head Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Morung Carving with Six Head Trophies and Five Mithun Head Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Victorian Porcelain Dial Strut Clock
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in Newark, England
Cole.
Victorian in the United Kingdom and the British Empire the Victorian era was the period of Queen
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Ken Howard, 1932 - 2022, British Painter,
The Mirror - South Bolton Garden
By Ken Howard
Located in Knokke, BE
Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2010 Birthday Honours.
Ken Howard received numerous
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Tobacco Pipe Bowl - Queen Victoria with Amber Crown
Located in Copenhagen, K
characterized by a large expansion of the British Empire, and during the period it reached its zenith and became
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Amber
Mid-20th Century British Navy Ross Battleship Binoculars on Stand
By Andrew Ross
Located in London, GB
Goerz lenses under licence for sale in the UK and the British Empire. Ross patented a Wide Angle lens
Category
Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Original Vintage Empire Marketing Board Poster - Buy British Support The £ Pound
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster issued by Empire Marketing Board - Buy British - Support The
Category
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Posters
Materials
Paper
I Hate Humans -Contemporary, 21st Century, Limited Edition
By David Shrigley
Located in Zug, CH
Order of the British Empire in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to visual arts. His works are held
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Empire State Manhattan Cityscape Painting, New York, by British Landscape Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Empire State Building, Manhattan, Cityscape Painting, New York, by British Landscape Artist. This
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Jamaican Marquetry Tea Caddy in Caribbean Woods by Ralph Turnbull
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
black and white apprentices. When slaves were emancipated in the British Empire during the 1830s
Category
Antique 1830s Jamaican Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
On the High Wire
By Dame Laura Knight
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
artist to be made a Dame of the British Empire. From 1903 she exhibited at the Royal Academy and in the
Category
1910s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Michael Roberts Original Photograph "Portrait of "Michel" Hamilton
s, London
By Michael Roberts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
four books of his illustrations.
Roberts was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Photography
Materials
Other
STINK Limited Edition Ceramic Sculpture British Design Modern Conceptualism
By David Shrigley
Located in Madrid, Madrid
the British Empire or OBE.
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
STINK Limited Edition Ceramic Sculpture British Design Modern Conceptualism
By David Shrigley
Located in Madrid, Madrid
the British Empire or OBE.
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Amazing Circa 1838 Folk art walking stick
Located in London, GB
control of the East India Company, not officially becoming part of the British Empire until 1858.
It is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Sculptural Wooden Bowl by Master Craftsman Ray Key vase collection
By Ray Key
Located in Uxbridge, GB
awarded a British Empire Medal in 2015 in the Late Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to wood
Category
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
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