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Technique: Hand-Crafted
Frank Brangwyn, Armchair for the Canadian Pacific Liner SS Empress of Britain
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn. An important armchair. Brangwyn's last interior designs were for the Canadian Pacific Liner; 'The SS Empress of Britain', which was launched in 1931 by the Prince of Wales, later to be King Edward VIII who renounced his throne to marry Wallis Simpson in 1930. These armchairs were designed for the 1st class dining room; 'The Salle Jacque Cartier' (see last image) and they were made by H.H. Martyn and Co. Cheltenham. The 1st class dining room was described in the Bulletin of The Decorative Arts Society 1890-1940 as 'In the fully fledge modern restaurant and cinema style of the 1930s'. The Studio in a long article on the liner, discusses and illustrates Brangwyn's Salle Jacques Cartier: 'So architectural it is, so true proportion, so devoid of Extraneous ornament. In contrast to this austerity of line, hue and colour, his great wall paintings are rich in colour; composed in the bold, yet intricate pattern of figure, fruit and flowers that characterizes Mr Brangwyn's decorative works'. Tragically the liner was sunk in 1940 by a U-boat. Brangwyn also designed marquetry panels for the private dining rooms and they were executed by the Rowley Gallery, he also designed a frieze carved in wood for their gallery façade in 1936. The armchair has a central under bar below the seat which still has the original bolt and eye to secure the chain to and then to the floor, that would prevent all the chairs from sliding around in stormy weather. It is lacking ivorene numbered disc which would have sat in the very top of the head rail. In October 1940 the most famous of the Canadian Pacific Railway liners and flagship of the company's Atlantic Fleet, the Empress of Britain, was attacked and sunk. She was travelling to Glasgow from Suez via South Africa, where she was bombed near the north-west coast of Ireland by a German Focke Wulf Condor plane. When the Condor attacked the Empress of Britain the ship's crew couldn't shoot the plane down and soon the Empress was burning out of control and the Captain C.H. Sapsworth gave the order to abandon ship. 45 people died and the remaining survivors including women and children, were later rescued that day by the British destroyer HMS Echo and the Polish destroyer Burza and 3 British naval trawlers Paynter, Cape Agona and Drangey. The Empress still burning managed to stay afloat and the day after 2 Royal Navy tugs, Marauder and Thames tried to tow her into port with many escort ships around her but in spite of the protection she was given from the escort ships on October 28th, a German U-boat, U-32, managed to get by the escorts un-noticed and torpedoed the crippled Empress. She sank within ten minutes. The Empress of Britain was the largest Allied passenger liner to be sunk and weighing 42,348-tons she was the biggest merchant ship loss of the war. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth had travelled aboard Empress of Britain after their 1939 Royal Tour...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

Collection of 4 Antique Anatomical Drawings
Located in Miami, FL
Antique anatomical drawings for the study of the human body, nude males. The history of anatomy extends from the earliest examinations of...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1950s Old Collection Bottle Covered in Leather in the Shape of a Rooster
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury old collection bottle covered in leather in the shape of a rooster, coming from the Caffè Pedrocchi- Padova - Blown glass bottle, and rooster with ruby stone eyes.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Glass

French Rally Cast Iron Trophy Car by Artist Rodolphe Mariotti
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality and delightfully heavy sculpted iron motoring trophy car. Automobile depicted is circa 1920s. Collectible and Commemorative of the ‘Rally U.C.O.L. Challenge - Driver...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th century London News advertising figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century London News advertising figure We share what we love, and we love this rare example of a first quarter English London News advertising figure in the form of a beefeater. Produced by Pytram Limited of New Malden Surrey England. This figure is made of composite form and would have sat on the shop counter. A rare example in this condition and size. unusual fully articulated Edwardian prosthetic leg...
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Early 20th Century British Early Victorian Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Composition

West Point Military Academy Trompe L’oeil Watercolor Graduating Class 1855
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely detailed trompe l’oeil watercolor on paper of a collage of autographs and scenes from the graduating class of the US Military Academy at West Point, 1855, attributed to Fran...
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1850s American Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Silver and Bronze Camel Chest Lock 19th Century, North Africa
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A silver and bronze camel chest lock 19th century, North Africa, bought in Tunisia in the early 1960s directly from Nomads. The lock was used to lock valuables in chests which were then packed on camel caravans...
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Early 19th Century Tunisian Other Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Bronze

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sioux fully beaded moccasins. Red, white and blue with geometric stacked colors. Hard soles, cotton cuff edging. Period: Late 19th Century Origin: Gr...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century English Quirky Country House Fire Escape
Located in London, GB
19th century English country house fire escape We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century quirky county house fire escape, once of the Fasque House, Fettercaine Estate, ...
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1890s British Early Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917
Located in Dallas, TX
Take a piece of history into your home with these authentic English bombshells from the First World War (WWI 1914-1918). Made of brass, the impressive pieces of artillery are round i...
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Early 20th Century English Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Ottoman Bronze Plumb Bob, ca. 1800 – Eretz Israel
Located in New York, NY
This handmade bronze plumb bob dates back to circa 1800 during the Ottoman period in what is now Israel (historically known as Eretz Israel). Crafted with precision, this tool was us...
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Early 19th Century Israeli Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Advertising Paper Mache Figure for Chi-Namel, C1900
Located in Sarasota, FL
An early 1900's papier mache sculptural advertisement for the Chi-Namel brand, developed by the Ohio Varnish Compay. The figure is shown in traditional Chinese dress with a queue bra...
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Mounted Sculpture Bust Bronze on Marble Base Bibelot Decorative Center Art Piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mounted Sculpture Bust Bronze on Marble Base Bibelot Decorative Center Art Piece . Excellent colors and details decorative hand finished On a Desk as garniture on a mantle fireplace,...
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Early 20th Century European Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign. With highly decorative graphics, stating ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel

Roman Clay Jar Handle Fragment
Located in Miami, FL
Roman clay fragment, this is the remains of the jar handle. This fragment was found in one of France's oldest ports, Fos-sur-Mer, not far from Arles whe...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Clay

Antique Brass and Tassel Military Shoulder Scales with 78th Field Artillery Pins
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique brass and tassel military shoulder scales with 78th Field Artillery enamel pins Interesting military items Mounted dimensions: 13" wide x 17" high Good antique condi...
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Early 20th Century American Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Carbide Coal Miners Lamp with Coal Oil Can and tin funnel by Justrite Areamlined
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique collectible circa 1900s Justrite Carbide Coal Miners Lamp, designed to be worn on a helmet, with a Coal Oil Can and a Tin Funnel. Hand Crafted by the renowned Justrite Manufa...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

One Medal EXPOSITION DE BRUXELLES, 1921
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
One Medal EXPOSITION DE BRUXELLES, 1921 Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection. Dimension: Height: 0.2 cm Diameter: 7 cm.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Educational Atlas Geographique Puzzle Box with Maps, Dated 1903
Located in Dallas, TX
This early 20th century French educational game is presented in its original decorative box, titled Atlas Géographique. Printed in Paris by Imprimerie Dufrénoy and dated 5–03 (May 19...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

New York World s Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965
Located in San Francisco, CA
New York World's Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965 Measures: 27.5" wide x 29.5" deep x 12.5" high Architects origi...
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Mid-20th Century American Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

French Hand Forged Metal Rooster Sculpture, Mid-Century Brutalist
By Gerard Bouvier
Located in Miami, FL
French Patinated Metal Rooster Sculpture, Gérard Bouvier Style, Farmhouse Décor Accent Piece, French Hand Forged Metal Rooster Sculpture, Mid-Century Brutalist Beautiful French met...
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20th Century French French Provincial Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles 1908
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walton Family Genealogy antique handmade book Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles circa 1908 This is really a fascinating book. A labor ...
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Early 20th Century American Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage Large Scale "Kodak Film" Advertisement, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage large scale "Kodak Film" advertisement, circa 1950 A young couple below a sky of clouds - A great vintage photo by Kodak Dimensions: 29.25" wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, circa 1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, Mexico, 1992 This rare book is a collection of Christopher Columbus archives that are found in the Foreign Offic...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Civil War Era Leg Brace or Splint with Metal, Brass Wood Construction
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Civil War era primitive leg brace or splint is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1860. The brac...
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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Blackfeet or crow split horn headdress collected by Ron Hall at Browning, Montana from grandson of Edward Axe (Blackfeet) who acquired from Jack B...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Hide, Beads, Feathers

Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Register Wheatstone transmitter w motor
Located in Sweden, SE
The telegraph apparatus made in early 20th century and equipped with electric motor (Københavns Elektromotor Fabrik) perhaps later ca 1925. The brass and steel instrument is state of the art creation by legendary Danish engineers. Very good, minimal age n usage wear, original state, very well preserved and likely functioning. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! Register serial 70868. app. 14,5 cm high (6”) 27 cm deep (11”) and 22 cm wide (9”). App. 6,2 kg weight it is going to measure some 9 kg packed for shipment. Wheatstone type transmitter was produced by The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Det Store Nordiske Telegrafselskab A / S) that was founded in Denmark in June 1869. It was set up as a merger of three recently established telegraph companies initiated by Danish industrial mogul Carl Frederik Tietgen. The aim of the firm was to create a worldwide telegraph company. The former headquarters of the GNTC on The Bund, Shanghai. The starting point of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (now GN Store Nord) was a concession agreement, which C.F. Tietgen made with the Russian Tzar...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Rare 19th Century Spanish Solid Marble Wash Board for Washing Clothes Old Way
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century Spanish marble wash stand A very good looking piece, made for washing clothes, now its...
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19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Marble

19th Century Northern Plains Beaded Possibles Bag
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Northern Plains beaded possible bag. Sinew sewn and beaded on softly tanned hide using colors of red white heart, pea green, greasy yellow, royal blue and...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

ANTiQUE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE ROYAL OPERA PROGRAMME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, silk Royal Opera Programme to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Queen Victorias...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

R Crosby Son Victorian Burr Elm Wellington Chest of Drawers 160 Crests Seal
By Crosby Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important, one of a kind, R Crosby & Son, Victorian Aesthetic Movement, Burr Elm and Oak Wellington Chest of Drawers housing 160 Sulphur casts...
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Elm, Oak

Vintage Masonic Lodge Rotating Sign Liberty Hall Strict Order Candle Holders
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this vintage Masonic Lodge rotating wood sign with brass candle holders A g...
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20th Century English Modern Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Unique full size sedan chair/sedan carriage from the late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this unique full size sedan chair/carriage from the late 19th century with great original details. When was the last time you saw an original sedan chair? Let alone a sedan chair that is also for sale, this is your chance! This nice original antique sedan chair...
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Late 19th Century Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Antique Tarahumara Tesquino Vessel
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
This Tarahamara is a vessel that was used to make corn beer in Copper Canyon, Mexico. Complete with blacksmith forged stand. Rawhide wrapped for stability. A much used piece. Great l...
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Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

19th Century Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Cheyenne fully beaded moccasins. Red, yellow and blue on white background. Soft soled brain tanned hide. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Great Plai...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Hide, Beads

VINTAGE DISPLAY CASE FULL OF SHOOTiNG SNIPER MEDALS AND AWARDS MUST SEE PIECE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very decorative display case housing multiple awards and medals for long distance sniper shooting...
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20th Century Other Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pocket watch holder with lyre 1180 Berlin iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Cast iron with varying age patina. Round mount with lyre top and stepped base. Ornamental decorations. Probably Royal Prussian Foundries, first half of the 19th century. 23 x 9 x 9 c...
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1890s Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Berlin Iron, Brass

Very Rare 1898-1914 British Patriotic Propaganda Doll of Lord Horatio Kitchener
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for auction this very rare circa 1898 to 1914 British Patriotic Propaganda Doll of Lord Horatio Kitchener. If the face looks familiar he was the chap on the Your Country Needs YOU posters as pictured, these dolls are exceptionally collectable, they never come up for sale. Description Large scale doll featuring bisque head, hands and feet; with a painted character head in the likeness of Lord Kitchener. Doll is supplied with an officer's cap made from khaki cotton drill, leather, gold braid and red felt on a thick card base. The tunic and knee-length breeches are also made from cotton drill and feature four patch pockets, with nickel-plated paper fasteners for buttons, real leather Sam Browne belt and holster, red felt collar tabs...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hand hammed and hand engraved brass Hanukkah lamp, Morrocco, 19th century stands with oil fonts with pinched spouts attached to the back plate. Han...
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Late 19th Century Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Elegant Large Rosewood Chest and Mother of Pearl End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant large rosewood chest and mother of pearl end 19th century. Spectacular and elegant large box of French origin from the end of the 19th century made of solid noble wood...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Rosewood

Erie County New York Judges Police Conference Portable Lecturn or Podium Bag
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The maker of this lecturn is unknown, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1965. The podium is composed of pine boards and playwood with h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Pine

Pair of Signed Antique Repouse Metal Wall Plaques of Noble or Historical Men
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique wall plaques are possibly signed by an unknown artist, or identify the respective individuals in both, and are presumed to ori...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

PAiR OF ORIGINAL 1936 16MM CINEMA MOVIE SOUND REELS FOR "WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD"
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare pair of original 16mm Sound Reels playing the 1936 movie “When Knights Were Bold” reel 1 and 2 A super collectable pair for any cinema buff, the cases occasionally come up for sale but never with the actual movie reels inside The condition is period perfect as you can see, I’ll include the details of the movie belwo Dimensions Height:- 35cm Width:- 35cm Depth:- 2.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask When Knights Were Bold is a 1936 British musical comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Jack Buchanan, Fay Wray and Garry Marsh.[1] Songs include "Let's Put the People To Work" sung by Jack Buchanan, "Onward We Go" sung by Buchanan & soldiers' chorus, and "I'm Still Dreaming" sung by Buchanan. Plot Sir Guy de Vere...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th Century Box of Georgian Keys Honble J A Ellis Kings Agent 1763-1776
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small box of 27 Georgian keys of great importance The box is stamped to the top “Honble J.A Ellis” an...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Prehistoric Mimbres Corrugated Bowl
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Prehistoric Mimbres prehistoric pottery bowl in as found condition. The Mimbres region of the American Southwest is celebrated for the beautiful and expressive black-on-white pottery...
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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Israeli Street Sign - "Rehov Yirméya" (Jeremiah Street), 1948
Located in New York, NY
his is an original enamel-on-iron street sign from Israel, dating to 1948. The sign bears the name "Rehov Yirméya" in both Hebrew (רחוב ירמיה) and its transliteration into Latin scri...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel, Iron

19th Century Solid Wood Coffee Table
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century solid wood coffee table. Above it has a glass back In the centre it has a brass pot for flowers. Measures: 50 cm high and 110 c...
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Late 19th Century French Modern Antique Hand-Crafted Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood