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Antique Brooch Gold with Turquoise stones Rococo Revival
By Cartier, Chanel, Hermès
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Brooch Turquoise and Gold Rococo revival Brooches were higly fasionable during the 19th century a became a popular item nowadays Design in the manner of: Carlo Giuliano, Ca...
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19th Century Rococo Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
Nathaniel Hill Pocket globe London, 1754 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes. The sphere measures 2.6 in (6.8 cm) in diameter whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.4 cm) in diameter. lb 0.24 (kg 0.11) The globe is made up of twelve printed paper gores aligned and glued to the sphere. In the North Pacific Ocean there is a scroll with the inscription: A New terrestrial Globe by Nath. Hill, 1754. The celestial globe is depicted on the inside of the box. On the terrestrial globe much of central and southern Africa is empty. North America bears only the name of some British colonies. It shows California as a peninsula and the northwest coast of America as "unknown parts" (Alaska is not described and is only partially delineated; it would become part of the United States in 1867). The route of Admiral Anson is traced (1740) and the trade winds are indicated by arrows. Australia, still named New Holland (the new name would be introduced in 1829), is part of the west coast. (See Van der Krogt, P., Old Globes in the Netherlands, Utrecht 1984, p. 146 and Van der Krogt, P. - Dekker, E., Globes from the Western World, London 1993, p. 115.) Nathaniel Hill (London, news from 1746 to 1768) had impeccable professional credentials: he had done his apprenticeship with Richard Cushee, who at the time was carrying out surveying work for John Senex's Surrey map...
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1750s George II Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Shagreen, Paper

Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2 draw telescope. An English, leather on brass terrestrial refractor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciatio...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Impressive Antique Brass Dolland Co. Telescope With Case for Restoration
By Dolland
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large antique Dolland & Co brass telescope with labeled wood box with accessories as shown. Engraved brass lens G. Dollond, London. Comes with tall wooden stand or smaller brass tri...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

4 Vols Antique Botany Books, Flowers of Modern Voyages, English, Georgian, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique botany books, the Flowers of Modern Voyages by William Adams. An English language botany record with maps, dating to th...
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Early 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A racing flag from the Royal Sailing Yacht Britannia, circa 1936
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A racing flag from the Royal Sailing Yacht Britannia, circa 1936. This large racing flag was made from pieced wool bunting with machine stitched bunting and a canvas sleeve stamped ‘5’. It is of rectangular form with the Prince of Wales feathers enclosed in a ducal coronet and the motto ‘Ich Dien’ on a halved blue and red ground, later framed and glazed. It is accompanied by a black edged letter on Buckingham Palace writing paper dated 10th July 1936 saying ‘Dear Sir, I am commanded by the King and Queen Mary to send you these flags which were flown on board “Britannia” at various times during her career, including one of her racing flags. Their Majesties hope you will like to keep these in your club house as souvenirs of the old yacht. Yours Derek Keppell, Master of the Household, The Commodore, Royal Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Club.” King George died on 20 January 1936 which explains the black edge to the letter. English, circa 1936. Height: 43in (109cm) Width:60in (152.5cm) Framed height: 57½ in (146 cm) Width: 81½ in (207cm) Provenance: Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth R.S.Y. Britannia played an important part in preparing challengers for the America’s Cup. She was used as a trial horse for the Shamrocks and later, after conversion, for most of the ‘J’ Class yachts of the 1930s. Britannia was built in 1893 according to the plans of G. L. Watson for His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, a keen and able helmsman. From the beginning, Britannia was a successful racing yacht winning races against Kaiser Wilhelm’s Meteors, among many others. Britannia won over two hundred races in her career — a record that has yet to be surpassed. She was beaten once by Navahoe, one of Herreshoff’s boats, but fared better against another America’s Cup yacht, Vigilant, winning twelve races out of seventeen. When Britannia was converted to race in the ‘J’ Class she was stripped of her bulwarks, given a one-piece mast and a Bermudan mainsail. The transition did not interrupt her run of success, although she performed best in hard weather. She was scuttled off the Isle of Wight at the dying request of George V. A grisaille by Charles Dixon of R S Y Britannia racnig at Cowes. Credit: Wick Antiques
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1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Textile

British Textile Design, V&A, London, 1980, Gakken, Tokyo, 3 Volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare set of three folio size books on the textile collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The books are in linen with gilded letters in Japanese on the spine, each book in its original slip cover, all in very good condition. Some minor stains on one slip cover. The books are printed by Gakken, Tokyo 1980 in English and Japanese. A fabulous reference set for Textile Designers. Volume 1, Middle Ages to Rococo (1200 – 1750). Volume 2, Rococo to Victorian (1750 – 1850). Volume 3, Victorian to Modern (1850 – 1940). Each volume contains approx. 285pp and 250 color illustrations. These volumes are an invaluable record of over 700 masterworks of textile design, housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Volume I deals with the gold embroidery for which England was famous in the middle ages, and which is magnificently represented in the Museum. Some of the best examples were acquired in the early years at South Kensington, in the 1860's, but important aquisitions continued in the late 19th and early 20th century and several notable purchases have been made during the past 50 years. This section is followed by sections on embroidery from the 16th century to 1750. The second volume of the series will deal mainly with woven and printed textiles from the Rococo to the early Victorian period, 1750 to 1850. The most significant acquisitions from this period have been made in the last 25 years. It is only recently that is has become possible to make and adequate assessment of the development of British textiles...
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Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Royal Caledonian Curling Club, Curling Medal.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Edwardian Royal Caledonian Curling Club Silver Medal. An unused, silver, district curling medal with blue ribbon and bar from the Royal Caledonian Curling Club. The curling medallion has no hallmarks or makers marks but comes in a Hamilton and Inches, 88 Princes Street, Edinburgh cardboard box. The reverse embossed 'Royal Caledonian Curling Club, Instituted 25 July 1838, District Medal, front depicts a curling match in play with the Scotland Coat of arms...
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20th Century Sporting Art British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Coach Road Map, East Devon, English, Framed, Cartography, Georgian, 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coach road map of East Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. Fascinating 18th century h...
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Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Taxidermy Dome, English Glass Display Showcase, Specimen, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass and ebonised base display showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing example, with a pleasingly brigh...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

Walt Disney Presents the World s Greatest Shorts
Located in London, GB
This rare original British animation poster was designed to advertise Walt Disney shorts. In England posters were not produced for every short cartoon, ...
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1940s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1811 The Arabian Nights Entertainments
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful example of the first Jonathan Scott translation of the Arabian Nights, beautifully bound in half straight grain morocco by Morrell, and with a frontispiece to each volume...
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1810s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

English 1920s George V Period Gaff Cutter Pond Yacht with Red Sails
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George V period Gaff Cutter pond yacht from circa 1920 with red sails on custom base. This elegant English George V period Gaff Cutter pond yacht, dating back to circa 192...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas, Wood

Antique Coaching Road Map, South Devon, English, Framed, Cartography, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coach road map of South Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. Delightful early 18th cen...
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Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Surtees, Mr. Sponge s Sporting Tour, First Edition in the Original Parts - 1853
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SURTEES, Robert Smith. TITLE: Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour. PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, 1853. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION IN THE ORIGINAL 12/13 PARTS, 13 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech...
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1850s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Antique Golf Painting in Watercolour of Caernarvonshire Golf Club, Wales
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A fine landscape watercolour of Caernarvonshire Golf Club, Conway, by H.C. Whaite. golfers in the left hand corner, the course, sea and mountain range making up the rest of the painting. There are catalogue extracts on the rear of the painting 'Mullock's, Sporting & Golfing Memorabilia...
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1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paint

Marlborough: His Life and Times, by Winston Churchill, First Edition Thus, 1947
By Winston Churchill
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Churchill, Winston S. Marlborough: His Life and Times. London: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 1947. First Edition Thus. Two Volume Set. Rebound in tan Moroccan leather boards, with rai...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Liberty Co attr Arts and Crafts silver enamel hat pin with Celtic decoration
By Liberty Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co, attributed in the style of Archibald Knox. An Arts and Crafts silver hat pin with Celtic decoration touched with blue, orange, and green...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Early 20th Century English Postal Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely crafted Early 20th Century English postal scale is a striking example of the functional yet elegant design typical of the period. The scale is mounted on a polished woode...
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Early 20th Century Victorian British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Lithography Map, Coastal England, Framed Cartography Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Coastal England. A Scottish, framed town engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early Victorian period and later. Superb lithograph...
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

A half hull model of ‘Sutherlandshire’ by Russell Co, 1882
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A half hull model of ‘Sutherlandshire’ by Russell & Co, 1882, set on a bird’s eye maple and mahogany a backboard with 3 truncated masts, white painted panels on the black topsides an...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Cavallino a pressione inglese degli anni 50
Located in Torino, IT
Cavallo giocattolo a pressione della serie Mobo. Prodotto in Inghilterra negli anni ’50dalla ditta D. SEBEL & CO. apparteneva alla linea Mobo Bronco caratterizzata da un sistema a ...
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1950s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Snooker billlard pool table victorian complete set circa 1890 free shipping
By Burroughes Watts
Located in Radstock, GB
FREE SHIPPING UK AND EUROPE This full-sized antique billiard or snooker table, crafted from solid English oak circa 1890, boasts exquisite detailing. It stands proudly on eight finely carved column legs, each adorned with decorative panels and motifs. The table features patented steel vacuum cushions, ensuring optimal playability, and is enhanced by friezes with roundel fittings. Accompanying the table is a matching scoring cabinet and a freestanding revolving cue stand. It is exceptionally rare to find a complete set like this, with all original accessories intact. The quality of the timber is remarkable, showcasing solid English oak throughout. This piece was likely commissioned for a grand county house of its era, making it a truly special find. English oak refers to a species of oak native to the British Isles, scientifically known as Quercus robur. It's highly valued for its durability, strength, and beautiful grain patterns. The wood has a light to medium brown colour, often with a slightly reddish or golden hue, and it darkens over time, developing a rich patina. In furniture making, English oak is prized for its ability to age gracefully and its resistance to wear and tear, making it ideal for creating long-lasting, sturdy pieces like antique billiard tables...
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1880s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Ropework Boat Fender
Located in London, GB
A coir rope boat fender.
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Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rope

Vintage Reproduction Folio, Chinese Design, English, William Chambers, C.1969
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reproduction folio, A Design of Chinese Buildings, Furniture etc. An unbound reprint of the 18th century original by Sir William...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

George III Vinaigrette Made in Edinburgh by J. McKay, circa 1815
Located in London, GB
A very rare George III Vinaigrette made in Edinburgh circa 1815 by J. McKay. The Vinaigrette is oval in form with plain sides and base. The cover is inset with an unusually shaded S...
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19th Century George III Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Arts Book, Royal Academy, Harry Furniss, English, Exhibition, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique arts book, Royal Academy - An Artistic Joke by Harry Furniss. An English language, bound gallery exhibition catalogue, dating to the late Victorian period, 1888. ...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Boater Hat
By English School
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a fine example of a traditional English straw boater hat . Woven by the Falcon Company in the 1930's and in very fine condition with no marks or repairs . The hat size is 6 1...
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1930s British Colonial Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Straw

Antique Cabinet Maker s Drawing Book, Thomas Sheraton, English, Georgian, C.1812
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of the Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book by Thomas Sheraton. An English, bound reference guide, dating to the Georgian period, published 1793. Highly influential ...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Set of 2 Dentistry Books, English Language, Bound Medical Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 dentistry books. An English language title on Crown and `bridge work and Porcelain in Dentistry, dating to the Victorian period and later. First Title; A Practica...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Late Victorian Era Miniature Croquet Set
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Trio Of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William III, C.1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique mortars. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the William III period, circa 1700. Charming trio, ideal for decorative display or as planting...
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Early 18th Century William and Mary Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

James Bond Goldfinger Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster, 1964
Located in Devon, GB
Considered the quintessential and definitive Bond film, the third instalment in EON Productions' James Bond series set the template for many of the subsequent films, with its tongue in cheek humour, extensive use of gadgets and technology and multiple foreign locations. The first Bond blockbuster, 1964's 'Goldfinger' was also the first Bond film to utilise a standalone pre-credits sequence, the first to employ a pop star to sing the theme song and the first to win an Academy Award. The plot saw 007 uncover a plot to contaminate the United States gold reserve at Fort Knox while investigating the smuggling activities of powerful gold magnate Auric Goldfinger. The film's lasting image is of the gold-painted girl, featured here on the sought after 'Style A' British Quad poster for the original UK release in 1964. Robert Brownjohn...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1869
By Vago
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and a obvious rare survivor. A inscribed label of the maker Vago alo...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Paper

Works of the Late Doctor Benjamin Franklin, With Essays, in Two Volumes, 1796
By Benjamin Franklin
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Franklin, Benjamin. Works of the Late Doctor Benjamin Franklin, Consisting of His Life Written by Himself together with Essays, Humorous, Moral & Literary, Chiefly in the Manner of t...
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1790s Federal Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Persimmon Spoon, Golf Club
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Golf Club 'The Lofter'. A beautiful unusual designed persimmon socket head spoon, 'The Lofter'. The club head with two small lead weights to rear, traditional horn slip along...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Hickory

Pair Of Lantern Wall Sconces Attr. Anderson And Gyde Birmingham, England
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish pair of wall sconces in the form of WWII ship lanterns sporting rustic black metal forms with industrial style attributed to Anderson and Hyde make...
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20th Century Industrial British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Matched Pair of Edwardian Milk Glass Shop Signs
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of Edwardian milk glass shop signs. We share what we love, and we love this rare, matched pair of Edwardian milk glass shop signs. One stating “All kinds of repairs” ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Milk Glass

Georgian Oak Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely attractive and very good quality late 18th century, Georgian, oak miniature chest, having well figured rectangular top, over two short and three long drawers retaining original turned wooden knobs, flanked by elegant half turned columns, raised on elegant original shaped bracket feet. A beautifully charming little piece of 18th century miniature furniture, constructed from rich, warm oak timbers which retain an exceptional colour and patina, it boasts original handles and feet. Almost certainly it was made as a sample piece of furniture originally. There is regular debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase their talents. Or whether it was made as a travelling salesman...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Vintage Brewer s Thermometer, Dairy, Scientific Instrument, Zeal of London, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage brewer's thermometer. An English, cased brew or dairy scientific instrument by GH Zeal of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating sheathed thermometer Displays a desirable aged patina Wooden case with beveled CAP in dark caramel hues Long glass...
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Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Styles of Living The Best of Casa Vogue Vercelloni, Isa Coffee Table Book
By Rizoli International Publications
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Styles of Living: The Best of Casa Vogue coffee table hardcover book. by Isa Vercelloni New York: Rizzoli, 1985. This is a compendium of fabulous houses, unashamedly showcasing the lifestyles of the very rich and very famous. Includes homes lived in and/or designed by Peter Eisenman, Fred Fisher, Marco Zanuso, Andrew Batey, Mark Mack, Guido Canali...
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20th Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Book in Case, Hillingdon Hall or the Cockney Squire, English, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased copy of Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire. An English language novel published in the Victorian era, this edition dated 1888. Originally written in 1845...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1970 s British Yellow Illumination White AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating. Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back t...
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1970s Industrial Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage George VI Arts Crafts Style English Sterling Silver Chalice
By J. Wippell Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver chalice in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our religious silverware collection. This exceptio...
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1940s Arts and Crafts Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram s Head – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
An unusual and remarkable 19th-century Victorian snuff box decorated with a mounted ram's head. It is topped with a lidded silver-plated bronze container for storing snuff. The ram'...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Antique Paterson s Guide to Britain, English, Maps, Georgian, Published 1811
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Paterson's New and Accurate guide to Direct & Principal Crossroads. An English, bound book of maps and descriptive tables, published in English by Longman,...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Poetry Book, Pleasures of Memory, Samuel Rogers, English, Georgian, 1803
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Pleasures of Memory by Samuel Rogers. An English, hard bound collection of poetry, published in London in the Georgian period, 1803. A contemporary of Wordsworth, Byron and other Romantic poets, Samuel Rogers (1763 - 1855) was a successful banker and art collector, who was also one of England's most celebrated poets during his lifetime. Rogers was invited to be Poet Laureate on the occasion of Wordsworth's death 1850, but declined due to his age. Considered one of the great sources of social documentary of London's artistic and literary world of the 18th and early 19th century, he lived to the age of 92 - astonishing for the era. Presents a good, time-worn antique condition, with pages intact and clean Hard bound with marble paper cover and gold titling to ribbed spine Published in English across 187 pages in London by T. Bensley of Fleet Street Illustrated engraving plates throughout add visual interest to the poetry Includes the titular poems in part 1 & 2, The Two Sisters...
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Early 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Set Of 6 First Edition Novels by Minette Walters, Signed, English, Hard Bound
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 6 First Edition novels by Minette Walters. An English language, author signed hard-bound collection of crime writing, dating to the turn of the 21st century. An award-winning author, Minette Walters (September 1949) has written over 15 titles since her first novel The Ice House...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare Victorian Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Library Architects Plan Chest
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A neo-gothic mid-19th century library plan chest having an arrangement of eleven short and three long drawers to one side, the other side with three short drawers above gothic style linen fold panelling, centred with the carved monogram ‘HP’, further matching panelling to the sides. A stunning plan chest of good propartions and with a nice patina. Provenance: Sherborne School, an independent school in north-west Dorset, England, established in 1550. Among the ‘Old Shirburnians’ are for example the writer John Cowper Powys, the actors Jeremy Irons und Charlie Cox, Chris Martin, leadsinger of the band Coldplay as well as Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...
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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Vintage Handheld Tachometer, English Tool Speed Gauge, Smiths Instruments, Decor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage handheld tachometer. An English, enamelled alloy and glass decorative tool speed gauge by Smiths Instruments, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Untested, but in fine decorative condition for the collector of vintage gauges...
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Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

A half hull model of iron barque “Java” 1881
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A half hull model of iron barque “Java,” 1881, on a bird’s-eye maple and mahogany backboard with 3 truncated masts, black topsides and a plaque stating ‘Java, Russell & Co. Ship Buil...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Bibliomania or Book Madness by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1842
By Thomas Frognall Dibdin
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE EDITION hardback copy of ‘Bibliomania or Book Madness; A Bibliographical Romance. Illustrated with Cuts’, by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, D.D. New and Improve...
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

2 Vol. Austen Henry Layard Esq., Nineveh and Its Remains
Located in New York, NY
2 Vol. Austen Henry Layard Esq., Nineveh and Its Remains: with an Account to the Chaldæan Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis, or Devil-Worshippers; and an Enquiry into the Mann...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

1910 s Sterling Silver Cigarette Case w/ Cobalt Blue Enameled Checker Pattern
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Vintage Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with a captivating cobalt blue enameled checker pattern. This exquisite piece showcases a timeless design, combining the elegan...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship
Located in Woodbury, CT
Model of an Imperial Russian harbor patrol ship, Commander Bering (1905) modeled by G. Cheikhet. Carved and painted hull with brass strap-work, planked decks outfitted with detailed ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony...
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Early 1800s George III Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Working English Cast Iron Cheese Press Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique and all original fully functioning cast iron English cheese press, by Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury, circa 1880. This cheese press has just ...
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1880s Industrial Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale, by Doctor Goldsmith – Th. Rowlandson illustrator
Located in Middletown, NY
London: R. Ackermann, 1823. Thomas Rowlandson. Second Edition. Tall 8vo. 9 1/8 x 6 7/8 inches (228 x 174 mm); 8 + 254 pp.; with 24 hand-colored plates by Thomas Rowlandson, includin...
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Early 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paint, Paper

STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Functional Engine Motor Desk Model
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited. This is a model of a mill engine created in England by the Stuart Turner company in the beginning of the 20th century. This is the Stuart Turner S50 small mill type engine, of horizontal formation with single cylinder and slip eccentric, powering a 3.5 inch spoked flywheel, free running. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed in farms during the British Industrial Revolution. Masterfully crafted with beautiful details and great materials, such; bronze, iron and steel. The model is mount in a piece of wood for display. This so-called adult’s toys are highly collectable and display very well, a great conversation pieces. Recently cleaned and oiled for sharp function. The company of Stuart Turner Ltd was incorporated in 1906 and started to produce model steam engines...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Steel, Iron

The Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Illustrated, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Defoe, Daniel. The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, as related by Himself. London: Humphrey Milford, 1931. Embe...
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1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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