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Place of Origin: British
1 Volume. Arthur Gilman, History of Rome.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Arthur Gilman, History of Rome. Bound in hand-painted decorated vellum with a front cover floral motif with raised gold decorations. The spine is hand-lettered in black and...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Nottinghamshire Map, English, Framed, Cartographic Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Nottinghamshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique County Map, Essex, English, Framed, Cartographic Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Essex. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Essex and ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1926 Collected Works of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester
By John Wilmot
Located in Bath, GB
A fine limited edition of the works of the Earl of Rochester, in a sumptuous full crushed morocco binding by Bayntun Riviere.
Number 285 of a 1050 copy limitation.
In a beautiful c...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1963 On Her Majesty's Secret Service
By Ian Fleming
Located in Bath, GB
The first impression of the tenth 007 novel, another thrilling espionage novel following the exploits of James Bond.
The first edition, first impression of this work.
Gilbert's bin...
Category
1960s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare 19th century wall hanging gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
A rare 19th-century wall hanging gong, the solid oak backplate supporting an unusual brass monkey, having original brass gong and hammer.
Dimensions
Height 24 Inches
Width 6 Inches
D...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Henry Hallam, Constitutional History of England, 3 Vols, 1867, Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Hallam, Henry.
Title: The Constitutional History of England From The Accession of Henry VII To The Death of George II.
Publisher: London: John...
Category
1860s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique County Map, Oxfordshire, English, Framed Cartography Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Oxfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Oxfo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers. Beautifully made with inlaid banding details. Would make a sweet little Jewelry box for keepsakes.
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
MILNE, A. A.. Winnie The Pooh. (1926 - FIRST EDITION - FIRST PRINTING)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A.
TITLE: Winnie The Pooh.
PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING. 1 volume, illustrated by E. H. Shephard. Bound...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Vintage 20th Century English Solid Silver Money Clip, Asprey & Co Ltd c.1953
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century English solid silver money clip with a nautical sailing boat theme. Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1953 (S), Maker's mark A&Co (Asprey & ...
Category
1950s Other Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue Complete Edition with Illustrations
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a rare first edition hardback copy of The Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue, Complete Edition IN ONE VOLUME with Illustrations by GAVARNI and GIRARDET, published by George Routl...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Beech, Chemist, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze and beech chemist's aid, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1890.
Graced with a bright appearance a...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn around the neck.
The lens has a good magnification and in lovey condition.
Dating to c...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
20th Century Carriage Silver Plated Table Lighter & Cigarette Holder c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Victorian novelty silver plated table lighter. Made in the shape of a horses carriage, this table lighter features an area in the saloon to place your ciga...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set
By Harrods
Located in Skokie, IL
Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set
This is a very fine English brass, copper, and pewter gaming set, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. The chess board is...
Category
1980s British Colonial Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Georgian, C.1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar & pestle. An English, weathered bronze apothecary aid, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720.
Superb, 300 year old example with appeal...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed.
By Christian Dior
Located in Stamford, CT
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed. Featuring four distinct sections - The Birth of Maison Christian Dior; From the...
Category
1950s Neoclassical Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cranberry/Red Threaded Crystal Match Striker
By Robert Pringle & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver cranberry/red, tyg-form (a tyg is a three-handled Scottish drinking cup), threaded crystal match striker, having three, clear handles, London, 1916, Robert Pringle and Sons...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Early 18th Century William and Mary Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Queen Elizabeth II 1977 Crown Silver Jubilee coin
Located in Braintree, GB
The coin in this case is one of a number of silver crown pieces being issued in proof form in commemoration of The Queen's Silver Jubilee.
Each of the crowns is struck in sterling si...
Category
1970s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
An English Nottingham Alabaster of St Erasmus
Located in London, GB
An English Nottingham Alabaster of St Erasmus
Alabaster, polychrome
England
15th Century
SIZE: 14cm high, 12cm wide, 5.5cm deep - 5½ ins high, 4¾ ins wide, 2¼ ins deep
From the lat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
BOSWELL, James. Boswell's Life of Johnson. (1924 - INDIA PAPER EDITION)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BOSWELL, James
TITLE: Boswell's Life of Johnson.
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, 1924.
DESCRIPTION: INDIA PAPER EDITION. 2 volumes bound in 1, 7-3/8" x 5-1/4", frontis...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Lady JACKSON. The French Court & Society. 2 VOLS. 1881 IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: JACKSON, Lady Catherine Charlotte.
TITLE: The French Court and Society, Reign of Louis XVI and First Empire.
PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley & Son, 1881.
DESCRIPTION: ...
Category
1880s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
A 9ct gold proof coin, commemorating the First World War centenary
Located in Braintree, GB
A 9ct gold proof coin, commemorating the First World War centenary, limited edition No 040 of 100, in a presentation case, issued by Numisproof, with a certificate, 50mm diameter, 1o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Regency Mahogany Miniature Table Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Charming Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Miniature Table Cabinet, Having Rectangular Top Over Superbly Figured Panelled Doors, Enclosing Four Concealed ...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Saumel Roger's Italy, a Poem & Poems
Located in Middletown, NY
A superb set of poetical works by Samuel Rogers (1763 – 1855) from the esteemed library of bookseller/collector William A. Foyle. The verses in "Italy" were the fruit of Rogers' trav...
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
19th Century half mode of steam ship New York
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century half model of the steam ship "New York", originally called "City of New York", British built for the Inman line launched on the 15th March 1888. Cir...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage 16th C Style Complete Suit of Armour - Castell Gyrn 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous hand crafted complete suit of 16th Century style armour dating from the second half of the 20th century.
The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand ...
Category
1960s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a pocket watch.
The dial is lucky enough to have an Englis...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass by F.Darton & Co - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass signed on the front cover F.Darton & Co, London, VI, No. 2461 together with the date 1917 and the war office "crow'...
Category
1910s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Nickel
Classic Mid Century Modern Quad Esl 57 Speakers, Amazing Architectural Design
By Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Quad Electrostatic Loudspeaker (ESL) is the world's first production full-range electrostatic loudspeaker, launched in 1957 by Quad Electroacoustics, then known as the Acoustical...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Blue Cloth Bound Books. The Works of H.H Munro."Saki" C.1927
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of H.H Munro " Saki ".
Published C.1927
Blue cloth with gilt tooling
Interesting signed bookplate in each volume
Good condition
The measurement below relat...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique English Asprey Co. Sterling Silver and Antler Gimbal Lighter, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sterling Silver and Antler Gimbal Lighter Signed Asprey Co., Circa 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein. 1831 - THIRD AND FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Mary.
TITLE: Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus, Revised, Corrected, and Illustrated with a New Introduction by the Author - BOUND WITH - Edgar Huntly: Or, The Sleep Walker...
Category
1830s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
The ‘Medallic Illustrations of The Holy Scriptures’ by Sir Edward Thomason
Located in London, GB
The ‘Medallic Illustrations of The Holy Scriptures’ by Sir Edward Thomason inspired by Carlo Maratta (1625 - 1713)
An exceptional collection of ‘Sixty Medallions’ contained in their ...
Category
1830s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Beautifully pre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Taxidermy, Canary in Bow Glass Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Canary In Bow Glass Case.
A 19th century cased canary in a nice glazed bow fronted case with gilt lines. The case contains a cleverly modelled bird set against a painted b...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Sykes Slogger Lawn Tennis Set
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Early 20th Century Game Of Paddle Tennis.
A great boxed set of 'Slogger tennis' equipment manufactured by Sykes. The 'Slogger Tennis' set comprises of four paddle bats (padel racquet...
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Book Golden Book of Famous Women, English, Eleanor F Brickdale, 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique art book 'Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale's Golden Book of Famous Women.' An English language literary compendium, dating to the ear...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A British Scale With Weights, First Half Of The 20Th Century.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage British scale from the first half of the 20th century.
In very good condition ready to use or display. The brass pan has age-related tarnishing as one would expect after such...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Book, Once A Week, AA Milne, English, Morocco Bound, Short Stories, 1926
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Once a Week by A.A. Milne. An English, Morocco bound book of short stories, dating to the early 20th century.
Once a Week is a collection of short stories ...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Asprey Mid Century compact powder case with mirror
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Braintree, GB
Experience the timeless allure of Asprey vintage 18kt gold compact case, adorned with a delicately crafted mirror for your convenience. Five exquisite calibre cut blue sapphires grac...
Category
1960s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
1909-1910 The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser in Three Volumes
By Edmund Spenser
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful complete three volume set of The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser, including his epic poem The Faerie Queene.
A complete three volume set of The Poetical Works of Edmund...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth century, c.1920.
What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working co...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear
Located in New York, NY
English Renaissance style Halbert spear with a crossed leather-covered shaft
and polished steel blade.
Category
20th Century Northern Renaissance British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.
Heavy solid cast brass with a ...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1980 The Journal of Joseph Banks in the Endeavour
By Joseph Banks
Located in Bath, GB
A striking limited edition facsimile of the travel journals of Joseph Banks, a smart work signed by Prince Philip, who wrote a preface for this edition.
A limited edition of five hu...
Category
1980s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Novel, A Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, English, Victorian Book
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel, A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. An English, bound book of Scottish interest, dating to the Victorian period, published 1896.
A prominent Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) is well known for the novels Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Heart of Midlothian, as well as narrative poems including The Lady of the Lake. A Legend of Montrose is set in 17th century...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Horn & Brass Covered Trophy Cup Accessory
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning 19th century horn and brass covered trophy cup having incredible details such as eagle at the base and cow on the lid.
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art jigger doll
A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art handcrafted jigger doll we have lovingly ...
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine, Paint
2005 Never Let Me Go
By Kazuo Ishiguro
Located in Bath, GB
A signed first edition of Kazuo Ishiguro's award winning work of speculative science fiction. A lovely copy of this important work.
The signed first edition, first impression of thi...
Category
Early 2000s British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom
By T. E. Lawrence
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of the first impression of of T. E. Lawrence's iconic autobiography, with the scarce Memorial pamphlet.
The first trade edition of this work, first impression.
In the...
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1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1898-1899 The Works of Henry Fielding
By Henry Fielding
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound, limited edition of this complete set of twelve collected works of Henry Fielding, with an introduction by Edmund Gosse.
A Limited Edition set, one of only seven...
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1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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