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Place of Origin: British
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing brass ...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870
Located in Queens, NY
Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870 Presenting a truly exceptional Victorian gold perfume bottle, crafted in England around 1870, and showcasing the distinctive "Scottish pebble" design. This exquisite piece is a masterpiece of Victorian artistry, blending luxurious materials with impeccable craftsmanship. The perfume bottle is elegantly tapered and cylindrical in form, adorned with a stunning array of alternating lozenge, diagonal, and wavy band panels, meticulously inlaid with a rich selection of hardstones, including jasper, agate, and bloodstone. The intricate patterning of these precious stones creates a captivating visual display, embodying the refined taste of the Victorian era. A touch of opulence is added by the hinged lid, crowned with a striking bloodstone, and the delicate pearl push-button release, which adds a subtle, yet luxurious detail. This beautiful piece is further complemented by its original fitted box, a rare find that enhances its historical value and desirability. This Victorian perfume bottle...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Gold

Blue and White Johnson Bros Saucer Catchall or Trinket Dish Carisbrooke England
By Johnson Brothers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Small blue and white decorative plate or saucer by Jonson Brothers. Circular in shape with pinched edges, this plate depicts a scene of Carisbrooke Castle England in 1792.
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20th Century Chinoiserie British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Victorian Decanter Humidor Games Box Compendium
Located in Northampton, GB
Dating to the late 19th Century Circa 1900 From our Games Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Entertainment Compendium. The Compendiu...
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Early 20th Century Victorian British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass bankers balance scale from the 19th century. Born in England during the 19th century, this elegant brass bankers scale features a centra...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Tin Of Fly Fishing Salmon Flies
By P.D. Malloch
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Malloch Of Perth Black Japanned Fly Tin. A good, black japanned fly tin by Malloch of Perth. The two boards with four rows of plated fly clips, five hooks on each, a total of 40 flie...
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Early 20th Century Sporting Art British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Christies Sep. 2004 Glory of Gillows Fine English Furniture, 1st Ed Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Christies Sep. 2004 Glory of Gillows & Fine English Furniture, 1st Ed Auction Catalog. 16th September 2004, No. of lots - 327, No. of pages - 215, Illustrated in color. Great referen...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Zaha Hadid Design - Field of Towers Chess Set / Limited Edition.100 - Silver
By Zaha Hadid
Located in LONDON, GB
The Field of Towers Chess Set represents the intense research and evolutionary processes within Hadid’s architecture. The individual towers articulate the various points of adaptatio...
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2010s British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Epoxy Resin

A model of a three mast sailing ship Golden Horizon
Located in London, GB
A model of a three mast sailing ship Golden Horizon, circa 1920. Copper sails and rigging, ebonized oak hull, masts, deck and fittings. Stand with brass name plate: GOLDEN HORIZON
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

1970s British Classic Blue Chrome Ac Gmt Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
Category

1970s Industrial Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

American Ornithology; Or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Located in Middletown, NY
Wilson, Alexander Charles Lucian Bonaparte American Ornithology; Or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States by Alexander Wilson; with a continuation by Charles L...
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Early 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

An Early Victorian Carousel Rocking Horse
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An early Victorian Carousel Rocking Horse. Dappled blue/grey body with original horse hair mane and tail and original saddle and stirrups. Previous reinforcement and minor repairs. O...
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1840s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Victorian Bamboo Wood Ladys or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality by Charles Cook who also worked for renowned Stick makers Brigg Sons in Lond...
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19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Otterburn Chess Table — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
Commissioned by a special client as the perfect stage for their chess battles, this table is a showcase of NOVOCASTRIAN’s creative ability, of almost 10 years of experimentation, ref...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Bronze, Copper, ...

Superb Large Pair Antique English Binoculars by W. Watson Sons, London
By William Watson
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of antique English polished brass binoculars meticulously professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory; the barrels wrapped in leather. ...
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1910s George IV Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

A Very Fine Large 20th Century Taxidermy Stags Head
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 20th Century beautifully detailed taxidermy stags head of large proportions mounted on a well figured oak shield plaque.
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer. Clean vintage condition. Measures 8.5" in width, 33" in height and 2.25" in depth.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique World Globe From Fleet Street London 1923 on Wooden Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Terrestrial Geographia of Fleet Street London 12"inch World Globe on handcrafted Wooden Three Legged Base 1923 Made 55 Fleet Street, London Beautiful desktop globe, showcas...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

6 Double-Sided Wombwell Whitelegg Victorian Exotic Animalier Tole Panels, 1891
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Six Double-Sided Victorian Tole Cartouche Panels by Whitelegg & Sons for Thomas Wombwell’s Menagerie (12 Paintings) Menagerie Signs – for TW Monogram for the Whitelegg & Sons...
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1890s High Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1933-38 Marlborough His Life and Times
By Winston Churchill
Located in Bath, GB
A sought after first impression set in unclipped dust wrappers of Winston Churchill's monumental biography on his ancestor, the Duke of Marlborough, complete with all plates and fold...
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1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

BRAND NEW 2009 LTD EDITION SOLD OUT JAQUES CHAMPIONSHiP CROQUET SET
By Jaques of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to for sale, for the family that has everything, this brand new in the original crate, 2009 LTD Edition Jacques Championship e...
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Early 2000s Victorian British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of Five Weasels in Diorama Case, circa 1880
By Rowland Ward
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of Five Weasels in Diorama Case, circa 1880 This is a Victorian-era natural history taxidermy display case, most likely dating from the late 19th century...
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Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique Vintage Ladys Art Nouveau Wooden Walking Dress Stick Sterling Silver
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Solid Polished Dark Brown Malacca Wood and Sterling Silver Lady’s or Gentlemans Walking Stick Dress Cane with Traditional ornately cast Tau shaped handle in Art Nouveau style...
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Mounted Taxidermy Loon on Naturalistic Base, Early 20th Century Bird
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Stuffed Aquatic Bird After a few trips around the naturalistic community, we have settled on a loon. Mounted somewhat like a penguin a tad more ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber

Antique Vintage Lady s Gentlemans Ebonised Wooden Walking Stick Dress Cane 1895
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Unusual Fine Quality English Ladies or Gentleman’s Walking Stick or Dress Cane of outstanding quality and stylish design, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Sterling Silv...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

XIX Century English Mahogany Apothecary Set Cabinet Medicines J Hexam Chymist
Located in Milan, IT
English apothecary cabinet dated to the first half of the nineteenth century, mahogany box, brass handle and hinges and complete with key. The cabinet with a rectangular base is form...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

7 2 "Kaleidoscope" Custom Wooden Marquetry Surfboard
By Emma Wood
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This is a unique custom surfboard featuring a marquetry deck, designed and hand-crafted by the w o o d p o p studio which specialises in marquetry and inlay work. The studio prides...
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2010s British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Map of France by T. Kitchin, Engraved, Circa 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Kingdom of France (..)'. Large antique map of the Kingdom of France. Engraved by T. Kitchin. Published J. Blair, circa 1779.
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Late 18th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Reduced Model Scale, Model 1936
Located in Paris, FR
DC-3, Dakota aircraft reduced model scale model. Handcrafted in aluminium foil, with engraved metal rivets, 1936. .
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Sotheby s, the Roger Whittaker Collection Cuberly House
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Roger Whittaker collection. Softcover auction catalogue. 152 pp. paintings, furniture and works of art collected by Roger Whittaker during his life as an international...
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Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

7 Volumes. M.A. Thiers. History Of The Consulate and The Empire Of France
Located in New York, NY
7 Volumes. M.A. Thiers. History Of The Consulate and The Empire Of France Under Napoleon. Bound in full tan calf, marbled edges and endpapers, raised bands, ornate gilt on spines, il...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Original Antique Map or City Plan of Venice, Italy. Circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice map of Venice Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping
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1830s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique 1917 Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Botanical Scrollwork
By Joseph Gloster, Gloster
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique sterling silver cigarette case was crafted by Joseph Gloster Ltd in Birmingham, dated 1917. The case showcases a fine chiseled botanical scrollwork design on b...
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1910s Victorian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Holder Case
Located in New York, NY
An English Art Deco period sterling silver cigarette (or other) holder case, circa early-20th century, England. Marked 'Sterling' on inside; please see last image.  
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1930s Art Deco Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

7 Vol. Winston Churchill, War Speeches. First Edition. Signed by Churchill
Located in New York, NY
7 Vol. Winston Churchill, War Speeches. First Edition. Signed by Churchill. Signed photograph frontispiece. All edges gilt. Raised bands on spine. Bound in full navy blue Morocco lea...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

10 vol. Jane Austen, Jane Austen s Novels
Located in New York, NY
10 vol. Jane Austen, Jane Austen's Novels. Edited by Reginald Brimley Johnson. Illustrated by C.E. Brock and H.M. Brock. Color illustrated portrait frontispiece of Jane Austen. Illus...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

A Very Fine Taxidermy Stags Head
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and beautifully detailed taxidermy stags head mounted on a well figured oak shield plaque.
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

12 Vol. Richard F. Burton. The Arabian Nights. The Library Ed., Kamashastra Ed.
Located in New York, NY
12 Vol. Richard F. Burton. The Arabian Nights. The Library Edition, Kamashastra Edition. Translated from Arabic by Captain Sir R.F. Burton. Reprinted from the original edition and ed...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1 Vol. Rev. Henry Stebbing, The Pictorial Edition of the Book of Common Prayer
Located in New York, NY
1 Vol. Rev. Henry Stebbing, The Pictorial Edition of the Book of Common Prayer. According to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland; together with the form and manner of...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Nine Artists A Press; An exhibition of Whittington Press artists - SIGNED
Located in Middletown, NY
Nine Artists & A Press; An exhibition of the work of nine artists working for the Whittington Press, held at the Fiery Beacon Gallery, 2-17 December '89 Andoversford, Gloucestershire: Whittington Press, 1989. FIRST, LIMITED Edition 8vo., 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (240 x 165 mm); 15 pp, unpaginated.; 11 illustrations [two wood-engravings, one linocut, and line-block reproductions of six wood-engravings, a copper-engraving and a drawing]. Machine-set in 12-point Walbaum. Quarter-bound by The Fine Bindery in light brown Oasis morocco, gilt spine titling, with red, orange and brown on ivory Whittington marbled paper-covered boards. Strathmore Americana Desert Rose endpapers and matching slipcase, with the title and an additional two-color linocut by Judith Verity on the front. Book and slipcase in Fine condition Copy 38 of 50 special copies bound in marbled paper and SIGNED by seven of the artists on the limitation page. [Butcher 104]. This exhibition of the work of the Press's main artists was held at the Fiery Beacon Gallery in Painswick, Gloucestershire, in December 1989. The catalogue reproduces some of the artists' work, with a note about each artist: John Craig...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

19th Century Taxidermy Dog Jack Russell by Linsley Brothers of Leeds
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A stern and rotund mid to late 19th century taxidermy Jack Russel, presented standing on a velvet and rope decorated cushion with its perfectly faded verdgris green background. The c...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

7 Volumes. Madame D Arblay. Diary and Letters
Located in New York, NY
7 Volumes. Madame D'Arblay. Diary and Letters. Edited by her niece. Bound in full tan calf, top edges gilt, raised bands, raised bands, gilt panels, marbled endpapers. Extra Illustra...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein: Or The Modern Prometheus. 1839 - 3RD ED 4TH PRINTING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Mary Wollstonecraft - Frederick Schiller. TITLE: Frankenstein: Or, The Modern Prometheus - bound with - The Ghost-Seer. PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley, 1839. ...
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1830s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

English Lectern or Book Stand of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English table top lectern, missal or book stand of brass, featuring a reading top with pierced quatrefoils at each corner. The revolving recta...
Category

Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Trumpets
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rare Sikes’ Hydrometer (Alcohol Proof Tester) Set Atkey Son, Cowes, C. 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sikes’ Hydrometer Set by Atkey & Son, Cowes, Circa 1830 A superb and complete 19th-century Sikes’ hydrometer set, by Atkey & Son of Cowes, a noted English maker of fine scientific i...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Fine English Brass Mounted Calamander Game Compendium Chess, Cards, Cribbage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 19th century English Victorian game compendium in a brass mounted coromandel box. Coromandel is a type of ebony wood. The interior with a replaced gilt embossed leather top. G...
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1870s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ebony

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box handmade, circa 1930 s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid walnut box, which we date to the early 20th century, circa 1930's. The che...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1 Vol. Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend
Located in New York, NY
1 Vol. Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend. First Edition. Illustrated by Marcus Stone. Bound in full red Morocco. All edges gilt. Gilt borders on interior and exterior covers. Ornate...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1970s British Classic Blue Chrome AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
Category

1970s Industrial Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox
Located in Queens, NY
Late 19th century English Victorian painted diorama wall plaque of clipper ship with red flag painted in cloudy sky in mahogany frame.  
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

7 Vol. Set- Charles Merivale, A History Of The Romans Under The Empire, 1858
Located in Bridgeport, CT
London, Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, various publishing dates. Bound in tan leather with red and brown with gilt spines. Marbelized end papers. All with bookplates ins...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Schaeffer Budenberg Stationary Steam Engine Model w Copper Boiler
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron featuring copper boiler The Budenberg Gauge Company was founded in 1918. The original pa...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Copper

1863 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby
By Charles Kingsley
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound, first edition of Charles Kingsley's celebrated piece of children's literature, bound by Bayntun-Riviere in half crushed morocco. Bound by Bayntun-Riviere in an ...
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1860s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Modernist Geometric Chrome Enamel Ladies Mirror Compact, c1940
Located in Devon, England
This iconic Art Deco design double-sided mirror compact features a secure clasp for easy closure. Perfect for storing in a purse or handbag for on-the-go touch-ups. This beautiful de...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Antique The Fables Book, Historic Literature, English, Illustrated, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique edition of 'The Fables' by Jean de La Fontaine, translated into English verse by Walter Thornbury and illustrated throughout by Gustave Doré. A fine, intact ...
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1870s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Rider Waite Blue Box Tarot, Final Edition Rider Co, 1976-1977
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Rider Waite Blue Box Tarot, Final Edition Rider & Co, 1976-1977 Rider Waite Deck, Complete Blue Box, Tarot Reading, Divination complete deck, no book .With sticker .Thorsons Pub...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade in walnut Inlaid box, circa 1940s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid hardwood box, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1940s. The smal...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Life Size Mannequin Boy with Blue Eyes, circa 1980
Located in Barntrup, DE
Life-size mannequin boy with blue eyes, circa the early 1980s, England, by Adel Rootstein. An expressive life-size boy mannequin with beautifully hand-pa...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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