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Place of Origin: British
Antique Coaching Road Map, Devon, English, Regional Cartography, Georgian, 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coaching road map of Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later.
Fascinating 18th century hig...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage 9kt. yellow gold pen knife, Sheffield, 1960
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 9kt. yellow gold pen knife, Sheffield, 1960
Made in England, Sheffield, 1960
Fully hallmarked.
This 9kt. yellow gold pocketknife has a nigger b...
Category
1960s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Lithography Map, Isle of Wight, English, Framed, Engraving, Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of the Isle of Wight. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 19th century and later.
Superb lithography ...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
English silver match box cover by Henry Matthews, 1903
By Henry Matthews
Located in Delft, NL
English silver match box cover by Henry Matthews, 1903
An English silver match box cover made by the silversmith Henry Matthews. This box is marked wi...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
The Blue Lamp
By James Boswell
Located in London, GB
This British drama was directed by Basil Dearden and stars Jack Warner as PC Dixon, Jimmy Hanley and Dirk Bogarde. The title refers to the blue lantern that is outside British police...
Category
1950s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Copper & brass fuel measures by Sutherland Astell
Located in London, GB
Two copper and brass metric "Checkpump" fuel measures by Sutherland Astell, circa 1950.
Made for the County Borough of Blackpool.
Marked: 10 and 20 litres, at 20°.
20L, Height: 23...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket Globe
Nicholas Lane
London, post 1779
The globe is contained in its original case, which is covered in leather.
The sphere measures 2.75 in (6.9 cm) whereas the case measure...
Category
1780s Other Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Monumenta Historica Britannica. Printed in English and multiple languages, a later bound encyclopaedia, dating to the Victorian period, published 1848.
Full title: Monumenta Historica Britannica or Materials for the History of Britain from the Earliest Period to the end of the Reign of King Henry VII - Volume I.
Superb collection of reference in English, Anglo-Saxon 'Old English' Latin and Welsh
Charming lithograph engravings illustrate throughout
Later professional binding in a quality green textile cover with gold tooled titling
Pages intact, text perfectly legible - some colouration present
Impressive proportion and weight at 6.52kg (14.3 lb)
This is an fascinating large antique reference book, published by command of Queen Victoria. Presented in multiple languages including modern English, with a selection of charming illustrations and antique records...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Reference Book, The Greyhound, English, Illustrated Guide, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, The Greyhound by Stonehenge. An English language, bound and illustrated guide to the breed, dating to the Victorian period, published 1875.
Using ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Lithography Map, Cornwall, English Framed Engraving, Cartography, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of the Duchy of Cornwall. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 19th century and later.
Superb lithogra...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Lithography Map, Worcestershire, English, Framed Engraving, Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Worcestershire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 19th centur...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Lithography Map, Black Sea, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of the Black Sea region. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by John Rapkin, dating to the early Victorian period and later...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Thurston & Co Ltd London Snooker Billiards Scoreboard
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Thurston & Co LTD London Snooker Billiards Scoreboard. This is a great example of English craftsmanship made of mahogany late Victorian. The slate is in wonderful condition. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Slate
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.
...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Set of 8 Vintage Lab Sieves, English, Brass, Stacking, Scientific, C.1965
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large set of 8 vintage laboratory sieves. An English, brass stacking scientific apparatus, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1965.
Fascinating set with superb period a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Wallace Collection Catalogues. Furniture With Historical Notes and Illus. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Wallace Collection Catalogues. Furniture. Text with Historical Notes and Illustrations by F.J.B. Watson. 1s Ed hardcover Published by William Clowes for the Trustees Wallace Collecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
VINTAGE 1970's CHURCHILL AIREDALE GALLERY JUKEBOX HIDDEN IN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather unique 1970’s Airedale Jukebox with Churchill selection panel and pair of speakers
Please note ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Malcolm Campbell Texolex Safety Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Texolex Safety Helmet.
An Original genuine 1960's Malcolm Campbell 'Texolex' safety helmet. Developed by Sir Malcolm Campbell in the 1960's and used by m...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Resin
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series.
The sought after first edition, first impression.
...
Category
1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Lithography Map, West Africa, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Western Africa. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by John Rapkin, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Charles DICKENS. David Copperfield. FIRST EDITION IN MONTHLY PARTS A PERFECT SET
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: The Personal History of David Copperfield. (20 Parts in 19).
PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, May 1849 - November 1850.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST ...
Category
1840s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cast Iron Cricket Doorstop, W.G. Grace
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage W.G. Grace Doorstop.
A good rare vintage cast iron cricket doorstop of of W.G. Grace. The caricature figure of Grace sees him in his cricket whites with pads and holding a cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Sporting Art British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Lithography Map, Durham, English, Framed, Cartography, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Durham. An English, framed engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 18th century and later, circa 1720.
Superb lithography of Du...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STEVEN & SON'S EST 1830 REGENT STREET SNOOKER SCORE BOARD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite lightly restored Steven & Son's Regent street London Est 1830 Mahogany Snooker scoreboard
A truly stunning example of Victorian Snooker...
Category
1830s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
Antique Birmal All Metal Lawn Tennis Racket
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage tennis racket, Birmal all metal racket.
A fine 'Birmal' all metal lawn tennis racket made by the Birmingham Aluminium casting Co. The racket has the original metal strings, ...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama with 40 taxidermy Indian birds by W.D.Dawes
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 40 taxidermy tropical birds, labellled by W.E.Dawes, variously perched on branches and groundwork...
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Organic Material
English 1920s Gaff Cutter Four Sail Pond Yacht on Stand with Solid Hull
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Gaff Cutter pond yacht from circa 1920, with solid hull and four sails. Step into the serene world of vintage nautical elegance with this English Gaff Cutter pond yacht fr...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
John Locke, Essay Concerning Human Understanding, 3 Volumes 1798 and 1801
Located in Morristown, NJ
(3) Vols., John Locke, Esq. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding; with Thoughts on the Conduct of the Understanding. Printed for Mundell & Son and J. Mundell, 1798 (Vol. I) and 17...
Category
1790s George III Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
HMV Model 2107 (RCA 45-J) 45 rpm record player turntable, bakelite 1950s classic
By HMV, RCA Victor
Located in London, GB
His Masters Voice (HMV), UK (manufacturer)
Model 2107A (RCA 45-J equivalent) 45rpm record player with record-changer facility
Manufactured under licence from RCA Victor
Designed 1949...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
Very Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Jockey Hitching Post
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th century cast iron equine hitching post in the form of a jock-ey. The jockey is classically dressed in the 19th century riding attire, com-prising of a black riding hat, red jacket and cream jodhpurs. The jockey is poised on a moulded blue plinth...
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scholar's microscope. An English, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument by Henry Crouch, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing micr...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1901-03 The Novels of Jane Austen
Located in Bath, GB
A smart set of the major novels of beloved author, Jane Austen, this set with the lively illustrations of Hugh Thomson.
A smart set containing the major novels of Austen, complete w...
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight
Located in London, GB
3 ½ inch gauge model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight. Circa 1955.
Mounted on a display track.
Length of Locomotive: 31 inches - 79 cm.
Length of Tender: 19 inches -...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Vintage Gymnasium Bench, English, Pine, Suede, Window Seat, Dining Room, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gymnasium bench. An English, pine and suede window seat, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Versatile bench graced with character, quality and nostalgic...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Suede, Pine
Wall Mounted Brass Eagle Head on Oak Plaque Holding a Dinner Gong by Wm. Tonks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Arts and Crafts period "Dinner Gong" by William Tonks & Sons (stamped on back). A well-cast brass or bronze eagle head mounted on an oak plaque of shield form and holding a s...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
In the Form of a smoking Gentleman.
Hat Hinges open, the hollow body to hold a coil wick
with threads through the gentlemans mouth ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Silver Golf Tee Pencil and Ball Marker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
William Manton Silver Golf Ball Marker & Propelling Golf Tee Pencil.
A wonderful hallmarked sterling silver golf tee and marker set, great for the lov...
Category
Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico map. Printed by Fisher, Son & Co. of London in 1838. As found framed condition. Map has not been examined outside of th...
Category
1830s American Classical Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Rudyard KIPLING. Many Inventions. 1893 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Many Inventions.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1893.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., signed by Kipling on the title-page under h...
Category
1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, General Report on the Public Records. Printed in English, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published 18...
Category
Mid-19th Century William IV Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century Victorian Solid Silver Domino Game, London, c.1900
By Grey & Co., Chester
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Victorian solid silver domino game. Comes in a rectangular box with slide off lid, engraved Dominoes, containing bone carved domino pieces. Hallmarked Engl...
Category
20th Century Victorian British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Silver Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Hallmarked Silver Golf Ball.
An unusual silver golf ball, made by Chantry Silversmiths with a filled center and hallmarked Sheffield 1995. The dimple ...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather case, dating to the Great War period, circa 1915.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky
An attractive telescope with quality leather protective case
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Rich tan coloured leather dresses the primary barrel and sun shade
Of 3 draw type, opening with a reassured action to each tube
Clear, bright objective lens with a diameter of 48mm (2")
Quality, matching leather dust cup present for the objective and eyepiece
The eyepiece finished with concentric ring turning
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th centry vintage BP energol 2 stroke oil dispenser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large piece of british motoring history circa 1950.
Was in everyday use when we purchased. Rectangular tall container with removable lid and fully functioning perfect pour shut off...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Vintage Ram's Horn and Silver Snuff Mull
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century taxidermy snuff mull of natural sheep's or ram's horn with a silver plate compartment with lid on one end that rises into a horn spiral a...
Category
20th Century Art Deco British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Brighton Rock
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1947 Crome thriller Brighton Rock.
This film was directed by John Boulting and starred Richard Attenborough, Hermonie Baddeley, William Hartnell....
Category
1940s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rudyard KIPLING. Plain Tales From The Hills. THIRD EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Plain Tales From The Hills.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1890.
DESCRIPTION: THIRD EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., inscribed on the titl...
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1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Charles II Carved Crest Of The Arms Of Westminster School
Located in Essex, MA
A large crest with shell and scroll carved frame enclosing an azure ground with gilded coat of arms featuring a cross with four birds over lions and fleur de lis and Tudor roses. Onl...
Category
1670s Baroque Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Rudyard KIPLING. Life's Handicap. 1891 - FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Life's Handicap Being Stories Of Mine Own People.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1891.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol.,...
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1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 2 volume antique book set, The Lives of Scottish Poets. An English language biographical work, dating to the Regency period, published 1821....
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century British Solid Silver Magnifying Glass & Ruler, Asprey, c.1929
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century British solid silver magnifying glass & ruler, with engraved silver mounts and a handle terminating with a finger loop. Hallmarked English silver (925 stan...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Tennis Racket, the True Bat
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The True Bat Lawn Tennis Racket.
A lawn tennis racket by unknown maker, 'The True Bat'. A nice ash laminated frame with concave wedge. The wedge with decal 'The True Bat' with an ima...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ash
A rare celestial globe edited by J. Wyld, Charing Cross East London 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Celestial globe over a wheel turned wooden base, with round foot, moved profile and tall leg, with a perfect patina, is placed this celestial globe, edited by J. Wyld, Charing Cross ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
"I, Me, Mine" Book and Slipcover Publisher's Edition Signed by Roylances'
Located in San Diego, CA
I ME MINE (PUBLISHER'S COPIES)
The Boxed Set, 2017
Cherished by fans and collectors, I ME MINE is the closest we will come to George Harrison's autobiography. This edition has been ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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