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Victorian era 18K gold flower bouquet ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a lovely 18K gold ring dated from the 19th century, the Victorian-era: a wonderful
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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe and Arrow Brooch, 15k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
behind horseshoe symbolism going back many years before the Victorian era. It has varied meaning
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Era 18K Gold Turquoise Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a 19th century, Victorian era 18K gold marquise ring featuring a beautiful turquoise with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Era 18k Gold Banded Agate Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Victorian era 18K gold ring, which provides us a mighty monochrome: The black
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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

French antique Victorian era 18K gold opal cabochon diamond halo ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an antique 18K gold ring made from the 19th century, the Victorian era. At its heart lies
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique Victorian rosewood davenport, a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the era. The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Victorian Antique Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An antique from the Victorian era in original condition, circa 1895. It features approximately 2
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Octagonal Walnut Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Occasional Table, Having Superbly
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian End Tables

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Walnut

Portrait of a Young Woman at the Seashore - British Victorian art oil painting
By William Edward Frost
Located in London, GB
and in good condition. William Edward Frost (1810-1877) was an English painter of the Victorian era
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

William Evans Sterling Silver 1881 Victorian Bowl
By William Evans
Located in New York, NY
William Evans sterling silver bowl from 1881 (Victorian era), with ornate floral and geometric
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Stunning Victorian English Oak Torchiere Plant Stand
Located in Crawley, GB
style that is reminiscent of the Victorian era. Whether you are looking to display your favorite plants
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pedestals and Columns

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Oak

Hukin & Heath Sterling Silver 1897 Victorian Rare Match Striker
By Hukin & Heath
Located in New York, NY
Hukin & Heath sterling silver match striker from 1897 (Victorian era) with a gadrooned rim. It
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Early Victorian 15kt + Agate Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous ring from the Early Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 15kt rose gold, this ring
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Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian More Rings

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Agate, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Engraved Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. At no other time was the heart shape as popular as during the Victorian era. Queen Victoria was
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE VICTORIAN BRONZE SIGN MODERN FURNISHED SERVICE CHAMBERs
Located in GB
Victorian era The sign is totally original and full of period patina Dimensions Height:- 23cm Width
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Antique 18th Century British Victorian Architectural Elements

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Bronze

19th Century Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
imposing and functional item of furniture that is so typical of the Victorian era. We are pleased to be
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Electro Plated Nickel Silver Chatelaine with Accessories
Located in London, GB
wonderful antique Victorian chatelaine was made with the fine Victorian workmanship of a bygone era.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Si...

Victorian 14k gold secret box floral ring, antique locket ring
Located in Versailles, FR
Victorian era. Embodying the essence of sentimental jewelry, this Secret Box Ring is a symbol of enduring
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

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14k Gold

Antique Victorian Arched Stained Glass Window of Tudor Rose
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
, sit at the heart of this Victorian era stained glass piece. It incorporates both ecclesiastical and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows

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Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine

Century Old, Brass 4 Light, Victorian Wall Sconce
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
up at my house. In the history of the United Kingdom, the Victorian era was the period of Queen
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Vintage 1910s American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Victorian Diamond 14k Gold Drop Stud Earrings, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the Victorian era. Applying a layer of metal or other material on the back of a stone improved
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian era. Exquisitely crafted and standing on 3 snail legs, they measure 5'' in length by 5'' in width
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Victorian Oval Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Era: Victorian Year: 1837-1861 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Blue Sapphire Carat Weight: 2.28 Cut
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Snake Woven Wrap Coil Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
motifs throughout fashion history, especially during the Victorian era, representing themes of wholeness
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in Gold and Silver, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria who reigned
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Martin Hall & Co. 1888 Sterling Silver Victorian Large Gallery Tray
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Martin, Hall & Co. sterling silver gallery tray from 1888 (Victorian era), made in Sheffield
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Yellow Gold Emerald Coral Enamel Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Grand Victorian • The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Era Different materials, gemstones and technics
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket James Dixon 19th Century
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
in manufacturing shooting accessories till the late Victorian era. They produced a variety of other
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings Victorian Silver and Gold, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jewelry: Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Walter & John Barnard Gilt Sterling Silver 1892 Victorian Punch Bowl Centerpiece
By Edward Barnard & Sons, Barnard Brothers, Walter and John Barnard
Located in New York, NY
adorning the base and body, gilt inside, from 1892 (Victorian era). It measures 11 1/2'' diameter by 8'' in
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Bowls

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Silver, Sterling Silver

ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN BAMBOO PARQUETRY NEST OF TWO TABLES LOVELY INLAID TOPS
Located in GB
from China from the Mid to late Victorian era Condition wise we have cleaned waxed and polished the
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Antique 1880s Chinese High Victorian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Bamboo

Decorative Antique Victorian 1890 James Beall Morrison Treadle Dentist Drill
Located in GB
made in the Victorian era were made to last Dimensions Height:- 144cm Width:- 52.5cm Depth:- 38cm
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Steel

William Mann English Sterling Silver Victorian Covered Dish from Mid-1850s
Located in New York, NY
William Mann, English sterling silver covered bowl or dish from the Victorian era ; the bowl is
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tableware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Single Drawer Hallway Table by Johnstone and Jeanes of London
Located in High Wycombe, GB
& Co at 67 New Bond Street specialising in these tables, but in the early Victorian era of 1840, they
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Serving Tables

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Mahogany

Heavily Carved English Antique Victorian Armchair + Coat of Arms Armorial Crest
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian heavily carved English Oak
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Show Frame Lion Carved Walnut Salon Armchair Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Victorian hand carved show framed Salon armchair
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
stunning Victorian era suite comprises a brooch and pair of earrings, depicting Pope Pius IX (1846-1878
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Antique Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Drop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Navette Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
14k yellow gold during the Victorian era. The front of this large navette pendant features an elegant
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
styled as Whitehouse Brothers. Victorian, an era of British History corresponding approximately with the
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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
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H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Victorian era. This beautiful antique piece features 3 pieces of NATURAL coral - 1 of which is GIA certified
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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

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Coral, Yellow Gold

LARGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POPPY FLOWER PATTERN FABRiC OTTOMAN CHEST TRUNK J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
Victorian era. This ottoman is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, featuring a beautiful poppy
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20th Century British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigar Box, Sampson Mordan, c.1892
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
silver from the Victorian era. The box itself is similar in consruction to the other double opening box
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver, Enamel

Heavily Carved Burr Walnut Antique Victorian Pedestal Wine End Lamp Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
gorgeous pedestal that dates back to the Victorian era. It can be used as a lamp, or end table. There's a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pedestals

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Walnut

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
, like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian GIA 5.21ct Old European Diamond Dangling Plat 18K Rose Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Era Platinum & 18k Rose Gold (tested) Earrings with shimmering Old European cut Diamonds. Most
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
piece is suitable for both men and women. Snake rings became extremely popular during the Victorian era
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Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Snooker / Dining Table C1900 & 8 Chairs
Located in London, GB
Edwardian era, and is made from superb quality flame mahogany. This amazing dining table has a rise and
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

LOVELY PAiR OF VICTORIAN HEPPLEWHITE HALLWAY SIDE CHAIRS FEATHER FILLED
Located in Pulborough, GB
elegance and sophistication. Crafted during the Victorian era, they feature a distinct Hepplewhite design
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20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Pair Victorian 5 Light Candelabra James Dixon 19th C
Located in London, GB
also the world leader in manufacturing shooting accessories till the late Victorian era. They produced
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Antique 1880s Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the Victorian era, there was a resurgence of interest in nature-inspired jewelry. It often
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES
Located in GB
, usually they were replaced as was the fashion in the Edwardian era. They are carved in the Jacobean and
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Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian opal & diamond bangle bracelet (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in
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Antique 1880s Bangles

LOVELY PAiR OF VICTORIAN HEPPLEWHITE CARVER HALLWAY SIDE CHAIRS FEATHER FILLED
Located in Pulborough, GB
exude an air of elegance and sophistication. Crafted during the Victorian era, they feature a distinct
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20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

SUPER RARE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT ARMCHAIR WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUES
Located in GB
1820 Grand Tour Italian plaques. The fabric is again period dating to the early Victorian era, this is
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Antique 1840s European Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century historical genre oil painting of the gunpowder plot conspirators
By Ernest Crofts
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
. Ernest Crofts was one of the leading military and historical painters of the late Victorian era. He was
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS
Located in GB
the Victorian era, they are highly collectable and highly decorative, I have never ever seen anything
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Antique 1880s Burmese High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

In The Field Hummingbird's (JEM1302)
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Solana Beach, CA
with his passion for collecting, as the paintings are exhibited in Victorian-era portrait frames picked
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2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Pair of Antique Victorian 1860 Jacobean Gothic Revival Stained Glass Bookcases
Located in GB
original stained glass windows, usually they were replaced as was the fashion in the Edwardian era. They
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Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Dark Flora #8, Skeletons of the Summer,
Located in London, GB
lush and green. * Inspired by Victorian era taxidermy dioramas, 'Dark Flora' is a series of
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

An Insightful 19th Century Map of Syria and the Surrounding Regions, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
knowledge of the late Victorian era. It would have been used by scholars, travelers, and colonial
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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because the United States isn't ruled by a king or queen, the time of 1840–1900 in America is broken down into many different names. There is the timeline surrounding the Civil War: The Antebellum (pre-Civil War), Civil War (1861–1865), Reconstruction (1865–1876). There are other names, including the Industrial Age (post Civil War), the Populist Era (1890's), and the Gilded Age (post-Civil War era of government corruption).
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Byzantine era started around 395 CE when the Roman Empire split. The Byzantine era ended in 1453. During its time, it was one of the leading civilizations of the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Slip dresses were popular during the 1990s (although slips were commonly worn as undergarments decades prior to this era). In 1993, supermodel Kate Moss made headlines by stepping out in a super-sheer one, and musician Courtney Love introduced slip dresses to the grunge fashion scene. In 2016, Burberry and Saint Laurent included slip dresses in their collections as a nod to the 1990s. Shop a variety of slip dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Tulip tables are from the mid-century modern era. Finnish-American architect and furniture maker Eero Saarinen created the table in 1956 as part of the Pedestal collection of chairs and stools. The Pedestal table and its accompanying Tulip armchairs and armless chairs comprised cast-aluminum bases (“Tulip” became a common descriptor for all of the furnishings in the collection). Each table, stool and chair was crafted with a single, tapered cylindrical leg that descends to a base that flares into a circle, giving the illusion of being one piece. The series was designed for Knoll Inc. On 1stDibs, find vintage Tulip tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There is no single era that tassel earrings are from. The Ancient Egyptians were the first to sport tassel earrings, and during the 16th century, French artisans of the Guild of the Passementiers became known for creating intricate gemstone-set tassels. Tassel earrings became a trend again in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Find a large selection of tassel earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cardigans became popular for women in the 1920s, thanks to Coco Chanel’s button-down iterations of the cardigans worn in the 1800s. Queen Elizabeth has worn cardigans for decades, and in the 1990s, musician Kurt Cobain wore these sweaters, introducing them to a whole new generation. As First Lady, Michelle Obama often wore cardigans, leading to a reported spike in sales. In 2020, pop star Taylor Swift released her latest album Folklore, which includes the song “Cardigan.” Swift’s merchandise includes a cream cable-knit cardigan, which her fans are buying in droves. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary cardigans from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Wingback chairs emerged during the 17th-century era. The wings on classic wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose, or did, when they were first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explanation is why the wingback is strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years. Shop a selection of wingback chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What era rattan furniture is from varies. Furniture produced out of woven rattan was popular during the Victorian era as well as the 1970s. However, the ancient Chinese, Romans and Egyptians also produced furniture out of rattan. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage rattan furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Beaded purses are from a number of eras. However, they first came into popularity during the late Victorian era at the end of the 19th century. Flappers of the 1920s also frequently carried beaded handbags. Shop a collection of antique and vintage beaded bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Windsor furniture originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. The bentwood back frames of Windsor chairs are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. According to legend, the Windsor gained popularity after King George III took shelter in a cottage and was invited to sit on one. He was so charmed by the humble design that he had copies made for Windsor Castle. With the arrival of the 1730s, Windsor chairs made their way to the American colonies. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s. Find a variety of Windsor furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know what era your furniture is, study every part of the piece. Take note of joint construction, materials and decorative elements. Then, use this information as the basis of your research. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted antique and vintage furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cranberry glass is from the Victorian era in England. The dates for the era range from 1837 to 1901. During the period, artisans produced the colored glassware by adding gold chloride to molten glass. Shop a range of cranberry glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The earliest iron beds trace back to 17th-century Italy, where infestations of bed bugs and moths led crafters to produce handmade metal furniture for bedrooms. In the late 1800s, the beds came into fashion again because many people thought they were simpler to clean. You'll find a variety of antique iron beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cameo jewelry is usually associated with the Victorian era. However, the jewelry style dates back to ancient times when the Romans wore jewelry that showed faces in bas-relief. During the 19th-century, cameo jewelry saw another surge in popularity due to renewed interest in classical art and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cameo jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The mid- to late 1980s and early 1990s were a particularly strong era for bamboo earrings, which is a name frequently given to big, bold hoop earrings (they're also called "door knockers"). While Black female recording artists such as Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante popularized the trend during those years by donning hoops in music videos and on the red carpet, artist-activists Nina Simone and Angela Davis wore hoops decades earlier. In the Black and Latino communities, hoop earrings have long been associated with strength. Their symbolism as indicators of identity stretches back thousands of years, including to ancient Nubia. On view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Ancient Near Eastern Art gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to 2,600-2,500 B.C. that experts agree is among the oldest known examples. Shop a range of hoop earrings from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The era that a chaise longue is from goes back at least as far as the 1500s. A chaise lounge is an upholstered piece of furniture that was made popular in France in the early 16th century. This low reclining seat — a “long chair” in English — boasts an elongated form and low back that extends about half the length of the furnishing, affording the welcome opportunity for a sitter to put their feet up and relax. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. Shop a variety of chaise lounges on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.