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Item Ships From: England
Antique Children s Mannequin
Located in London, GB
A rare antique child mannequin, circa 1880, French. Losses to the outer fabric consistent with age and a dent to the metal top. The boots are cast iron so there mannequin ...
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1880s French Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Cigar Box c.1898
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver cigar box. Elegantly crafted, this box features a shaped central handle and two hinged lids that open to reveal a divided compartment and ...
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19th Century British Other Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique hand made wooden scale model of an 18th century farm cart circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This very fine meticulously constructed wooden scale model copies the design of a late 18th or early 19th century full sized working example. It dates to circa 1920. This cart is we...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Lithography Map, Cumbria, English, Framed Cartography Interest, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Cumbria. An English, framed engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. ...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Leather Medicine Ball
Located in London, GB
Early to mid-20th century leather medicine ball in good condition with wonderful patina that only comes with genuine wear and age. 2.5 kg in weight. General note: Shipping quotes...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Table Tennis Shield Trophy, Art Deco Trophy, Chelmsford
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Traditional Shield Trophy, Art Deco Table Tennis Trophy, Chelmsford The is a traditional Oak and silver plated shield trophy very much in the Art Deco...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Madame Carven - Grand Couturier signed
Located in CA, CA
Published by Musée Galleria - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris, 1st edition 2002 padded Hardcover with French text. This special volume was published alongside the exhibition ...
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Early 2000s England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

WWII recognition model of a Dornier Do.18 flying boat
Located in London, GB
WWII Bakelite and painted wood recognition model of a Dornier Do.18 flying boat. 1:72 scale. The Dornier Do 18 flying boat was developed for the Luftwaffe, although LuftHansa rec...
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Mid-20th Century English England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

19th Century Italian Marble Plaque of George Slaying the Dragon, C.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour marble relief depicting St George slaying the Dragon. England has always been one of the leading countries in terms of travelling and explori...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

Captain Thomas Stuart’s Medals for Gallant Service 1793-1840
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Captain Thomas Stuart’s Medals for Gallant Service 1793-1840 This very fine group of four medals was awarded to Captain T. Stuart, Royal Navy, who was recognised for his part in the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Regency Furniture by Francis Collard (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Regency furniture is popularly defined as the furniture produced in the period 1790-1840 and this definition is followed here. These fifty years produced some of the most inventive a...
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20th Century England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Lord Vernon’s Sudbury Hall lime wood barometer, by J. Braund after Grinling Gibb
By John Braund
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Lord Vernon’s Sudbury Hall lime wood barometer, by J. Braund after Grinling Gibbons, of typical form within a case richly carved with high relief strapwork comprising bellflowers, fo...
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19th Century English Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Continental Novelty Majolica Pottery Character Lidded Tobacco Jar
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique novelty Continental majolica pottery lidded character tobacco jar of a man wearing a fez type hat dating from the latter 19th century. The jar is modeled as the ...
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1890s Austrian Other Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Gilt-Bronze Clock and Barometer Set by Maison Mottheau et Fils
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt-bronze clock and barometer set by Maison Mottheau et Fils French, c. 1880 Height 85cm, width 45cm, depth 30cm This ornamental clock and barometer set were crafted by th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Enamel

1802, Richmond “Gold Cup”, by Robert Adam, Paul Storr and Robert Makepeace
By Paul Storr, Robert Adam, Robert Makepeace I
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This exceptional silver-gilt trophy was made by Paul Storr in 1802, by arrangement with the London retailer Robert Makepeace. It is in the form of a classi...
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Early 1800s English Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages set...
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20th Century English Folk Art England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Pair of English Silver and Silver Gilt Rimonim
By Rosenzweig, Taitelbaum Co
Located in London, GB
Pair of English silver and silver gilt rimonim English, c. 1920 Height 37cm, diameter 10cm Forged from luminous silver and enhanced with elegant silver gilt accents, this refined p...
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Early 20th Century English Other England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

19th Century Sailor Work Bone Model of a Four Masted Schooner Named Peggy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A decorative 19th century sailor made or scrimshaw model of Peggy, a four masted schooner presented in a glazed mahogany case.  
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19th Century European Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Glass, Mahogany

Dancer Field Microscope in Fine Condition
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A very clean and complete Dancer field microscope designed to fit into a small case for use in the field. This example is numbered 38 and has a Wenham prism that neatly slides into ...
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19th Century Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Automaton Singing Birds
Located in Norwich, GB
Automaton Singing birds Automaton singing birds housed in a gilded case standing on a stepped gilded base. Three articulated singing bird...
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1950s British Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Audrey Hepburn Two for the Road Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
In a radical image update, 'Two For The Road' presented a new-look, more liberated Audrey Hepburn, dressed in the height of sixties mod fashion. The offbea...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Linen

Original Antique City Plan of Kansas City, USA. 1894
By Rand McNally Co.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous colorful map of Kansas City Original color By Rand, McNally & Co. Published, 1894 Unframed Slightly reduced bottom margin. Free shipping.
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1890s American Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Design for a Street Lantern, Illustration for the Tayler Smith Electric Company
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Design for a Street Lantern, Illustration for the Tayler Smith Electric Company Design illustration for a n elaborate piece This detailed drawing turned up in a collection of illustrations reputed to have come from the metal works of Veitch and Fenn, Dublin and London. Drawings like these were used to illustrate design ideas...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique 19th Century Novelty Solid Silver Table Lighter By E H. Stockwell c.1870
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver table lighter, crafted in the form of a fire wagon with silver-rimmed artillery wheels. The wheels are fully functional, allowing it to be...
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19th Century British Other Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Arts Crafts Style Silver Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Arts & Crafts style silver mounted walking stick English, 1893 Height 90cm, diameter 3.5cm Expertly crafted in 1893, this antique walking stick embodies the es...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Secessionist, Bechstein Model VI Grand Piano with an Inlaid, Mahogany Case
Located in Leeds, GB
Secessionist 1902, Bechstein Model VI grand piano with an inlaid, mahogany case and statement copper hinges. Cabinet inspired by Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods. The polished...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Gold and Agate Snuff Box Belonging to Anne, First Duchess of Buccleuch
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This oval gold snuff box is inscribed with a crest of ‘a stag trippant’ within mantling of upright ostrich plumes tied with a bow, all below a ducal coronet and above a cypher of the entwined initials ‘B.A.B.’ for Anne of Buccleuch. English, circa 1670. Provenance: Anne, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch (1651-1732) was a wealthy Scottish peeress. After her father died when she was a few months old, and her sisters by the time she was 10, she inherited the family’s titles. She was married, at 12 years old, to James, 1st Duke of Monmouth, the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II, then 14. Following the king’s death in February 1685, James spearheaded an anti-Catholic revolt to depose the new king, James II, and claim the throne from his uncle. The brief Monmouth Rebellion ended in defeat and James, by then Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch, was executed for treason. The Duchess had six children by Monmouth, and a further three by her second husband, Charles, 3rd Baron Cornwallis, whom she married in 1688. She died in 1732 and was succeeded by her grandson, Francis, Earl of Dalkeith. The style of chasing used on this box is very reminiscent of a signed piece in the Gilbert...
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1670s English Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Agate, Gold

CHAS ROBERTS REYNOLDS 531 EXTRA SMALL ROAD TOURiNG BIKE BROOKS PROFESSIONAL S
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this collectable Chas Roberts Reynolds 531 steel framed Touring road bike with upgraded parts to include a B...
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20th Century Other England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Large, very fine, and unique Indian gilt-metal and silver sporting shield
Located in London, GB
Large, very fine, and unique Indian gilt-metal and silver sporting shield Indian, c.1927 Depth 13cm, diameter 68.5cm Awarded as a polo trophy to a team wh...
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1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre Once these along with scales were common place in Doctors Surgeries, Chemist ...
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1890s Industrial Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Silver-Gilt, Pearl and Charoite Lily of the Valley Model in the Style of Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, pearl and charoite lily of the valley model in the style of Fabergé Continental, 20th Century Height 15cm, diameter 4cm This exquisite floral sculpture embodies the ele...
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20th Century European England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Vermeil, Silver

Box Tobacco 17 Century Friesland Baroque Birch Sliding Lid Love Heart Horse Lady
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This romantic and charming box has characteristic carving from the area. With chip-carved geometric decoration to the sliding lid and sides, carved with a horse, two hearts and a...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Birch

Four 12th Century Islamic Semi-Precious Stone Bead Chains
Located in London, GB
These four bead chains form a beautiful set, and could be worn as necklaces or used as an ornamental decoration. Remarkably, the beads are just shy of 1000 years old, and were crafte...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal

Original Antique Map of The World by Thomas Clerk, 1817
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of The Eastern and Western Hemispheres On 2 sheets Copper-plate engraving Drawn and engraved by Thomas Clerk, Edinburgh. Published by Mackenzie And Dent, 1817 ...
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1810s English Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Setof 12 Luxury Christmas Tree Ornaments Handmade Teacups in Vintage Irish Linen
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 12 limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen teacup ornaments in pastels by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty ornaments are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself, particularly suitable for the holiday season, all year round occasions, celebrations and home decor. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique...
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2010s Unknown England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen

Pair of Gilt-Metal and Enamel Fleurs Des Siècles Flower Baskets by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Jane Hutcheson
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt-metal and enamel 'Fleurs des Siècles' flower baskets by Gorham American, circa 1975 Measures: height 15cm, width 17cm, depth 13cm D...
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1970s American Modern Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

English Country House Private Post Box, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A fantastic painted wooden English 'country house' private red post box likely to have been made for the lobby of a hotel, business, club or a country house. It would have been empti...
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1920s English Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Oak Gwr Railway Locomotive Tender Box c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Edwardian oak and metal storage box, modelled as a coal wagon tender for a locomotive. The wood and the metal are beautifully patinated and the top of the ...
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20th Century British Other England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large and Impressive 19th Century Pond Yacht
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A large and impressive 19th century Gaff Rigged pond Yacht. Varnished and green painted hull, raised on a wooden stand.
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Late 19th Century English Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

The Party
By Jack Davis (Cartoonist)
Located in London, GB
Original 1968 style B film poster. The artwork is by Jack Davis (1924-2016) This size poster was used for drive-ins and special displays. It was printed on a heavier paper stock and ...
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1960s American Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Party
The Party
$1,169
English antique Georgian silver mounted moss agate brooch circa 1800
Located in Central England, GB
This lovely Georgian antique brooch is made from unmarked silver (tested) which is not unusual for jewellery from this early period. The beautifully polished stone tablet is a piec...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Agate, Silver

French Dressing
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for 1963 drama starring James Booth, Marisa Mell and Roy Kinnear. This film was directed by Ken Russell. This poster is unfolded and conservation linen b...
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1960s British Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Nirvana Original Concert Poster for the Oakland Coliseum, California, 1993
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce small format concert poster for a New Year's Eve performance by Nirvana with support from the Butthole Surfers and Chokebore at the Oakland Coliseum, California, on 31 Decem...
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1990s American Post-Modern England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Schoolmaster s Bell, English, Silver Plate, Coromandel Handle, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique schoolmaster's bell, An English, silver plated hand bell with a turned coromandel handle, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fine example of Victorian craftsmanship, this bell offers both decorative appeal and practical resonance. Elegant Victorian school bell, dating to the late 19th century Crafted from silver plate on steel, offering bright tonality and durability Bold ring with suspended clapper on chain, producing a clear sound Turned coromandel handle, tactile in the hand with rich dark hues Handle topped with a silver plated finial for added refinement Engraved monogram adorns the bell fascia with decorative flourish Presented in good antique order, lightly aged with gentle character A charming piece of late Victorian silver plate, this antique hand bell...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

A painted model of a famous English medieval house built from matchsticks C1910
Located in Central England, GB
This superb highly detailed English folk art model dates to the early 20th century and depicts a complicated half timbered and thatched famous Hereford property entitled “The Old Hou...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Table Matchbox Holder, London c.1907
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Edwardian solid silver large table matchbox holder. Made in a simple, elegant style featuring a smooth body throughout, with a small tray either side for spent m...
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20th Century British Other England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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 England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silk, Hardwood

Original Antique Map of the American State of Virginia, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of West Virginia Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
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Early 1900s English Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Richard Hudnut Art Deco Marvelous Ladies Powder Compact
By Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
Richard Hudnut Marvelous, you'll certainly want to add this TINY little silver tone metal rouge compact to your collection ! Features a stylised woman's outline centred in a square r...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Enamel, Chrome

Late 19thC Brass Table Top Gong
By William Suckling Ltd.
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC Brass Table Top Gong with beater - William Suckling Birmingham, "Burmese Collection " c1895 - 12"w x 5"d x 13"h
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Carstens Tonnieshof German Mid-Century Green Glazed Ashtray Set
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German mid-century art pottery ashtray set decorated in green glazes by Carstens Tonnieshof and dating from the 1950’s. The set comp...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian burr walnut carved banjo barometer having a quality burr walnut carved shaped case with a 10 inch silvered engraved dial, original hands, thermometer and a ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Large Collection of Faux Decorative Books
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large 6m run of late 20th century faux decorative books, reclaimed from a museum exhibition. Arranged in runs of various sizes as pictured, the groups vary from single books to longer runs of up to 26 books. Imitating old antique books...
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Late 20th Century English Georgian England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Resin, Wood, Hardwood

A gaff-rigged Hastings lugger circa 1880
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This scale model of a Hastings lugger is very similar to the one described in E.W. White’s book as typical of this type of fishing vessel. She has an extremely wide beam, centreboard...
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Late 19th Century English Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Very Large Persian Solid Silver Huqqa Pipe
Located in London, GB
Very large Persian solid silver huqqa pipe Persian, 20th Century Height 64cm, width 51cm, depth 19cm An enormous and unique decorative piece, this Persian antique solid silver wat...
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20th Century Persian Islamic England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Greene Greene: Furniture and Related Designs by Randell L. Makinson (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a two volume set of books on the brothers Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene. Volume One is "Architecture as a Fine Art," is 283 pages...
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1970s Vintage England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Hamilton Half Hunter Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels, c.1925
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Hamilton Half Hunter Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels, c.1925 An early 20th-century half hunter pocket watch by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. The white...
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Early 20th Century American England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Lugger Lifeboat Model by Twyman for the International Exhibition, London, 1862
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Lugger lifeboat model by Twyman for the International Exhibition, London 1862. The planked and pinned hull of this lifeboat has a lead keel, bilge keels, a wooden rudder with a yoke, gesso-coated canvas wales and a grab line. It is fitted internally with a forward compartment enclosing a stove and glazed deck lights, seats, covered hatches with copper strapping, a bilge pump with a handle, mast securing points, a metal anchor with a buoy and other details, together with a quantity of furled masts and rigging, a silk flag, and other accessories. The bow has ‘Sunbeam/Friend of all Nations’ and the stern has ‘Ramsgate’, painted in gold on a black ground. English, 1862. Provenance: H. Twyman (designer/modeller) thence by descent Exhibited: International Exhibition, London 1862, Vol. 2, object no. 2760 The 1862 International Exhibition in London hosted a fine array of exhibits from 28,000 exhibitors, and enjoyed a footfall of 6.1 million (about the same as that of the 1851 Great Exhibition...
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1860s English Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

Miniature Antique Comb Back Windsor Armchair Based on the 18th Century Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely miniature antique 18th century style Windsor Comb back armchair A good looking and decorative piece, most likely a salesman sample ...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian England - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
These interesting inkwells were crafted in Britain between the Victorian period and early to mid-20th century. The works have been created from horse hooves, applied with sterling silver mounts. Each hoof has been set onto a silver horseshoe and features a silver top and lid. Two of the tops have been engraved to imitate real horse hair, while the third is more simple, with banded ornament. All three have been given covers, two of which feature commemorative inscriptions. One lid states, ‘The Grey/1907-1917’ — presumably the name of the favourite racehorse, whose hoof this is — and another reads, ‘Mavourneen/ Died June 29th / Aged 53’. ‘Mavourneen’ is an Irish Gaelic word meaning ‘my beloved’. The dedicatee’s age of 53 implies that they were a human, perhaps a jokey, or racehorse owner. The lids open up onto a silver-lined interior, intended to be used for storing ink as part of a desk arrangement. The inkwells are stamped, on their underside, with silver hallmarks and maker’s marks, ‘J.T.’ and ‘C & CS’. This set of three horse hoof inkwells...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique England - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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