Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Rare and massive lot of composition gold leaf, approx. 8000 sheets. Includes: 11 intact packets (Hastings & Co, Made in Germany and Italy, 500 Sheets), 5 Open packets (equivale...

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope, made in Paris. This exquisite Napoleon III period graphoscope is a beautifully crafted magnifying device from the mid-to-late 19th ...

This is an antique wallpaper printing block. An English, carved brass on hardwood printer's stamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderfully rare and unusual, wit...

This is an antique fabric printing block. An English, carved brass on hardwood wallpaper printer's stamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Pleasingly rare and unusua...

Antique leaf foil and powder lot. Includes: 6 Cans Leo. Uhlfelder Co Brilliant Gloria Pale Gold Bronze Powder (four full, two mostly full) 11 paper packets golden powder, 3 Boxes ...

Vintage shoehorn by Gucci with silver metal and resin horse head, made in the 1980s Ø cm 11 h cm 45 The Gucci shoehorn is a luxury accessory that combines functionality and eleganc...

A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason & Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works. The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth. Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect & esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson & Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.” These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...

This is an antique Dandy’s walking cane. An English, gentleman’s stick in ebonised mahogany with a silver handle, dating to the late Victorian period, and hallmarked in 1889. A super...

Later 19th century French copper sauce pan. Stamped "22". Great iron handle with copper rivets, loop tip for hanging. 17.5" x 8 5/8" x 9 5/8" h. with handle. We are a family busines...

Museum quality tabletop Stereoscope by British maker R. & J. Beck London. It is fitted with with adjustable rack and pinion focusing and elevation adjustment for ease of viewing. Eac...

Offered is an authentic 19th century hand painted original icon; hand painted on a wooden panel; in completely all original condition with no touch up paint or restoration of any kin...

ww1 commemorative plaquette, medal or trophy. Signed indistinguishable to its right corner. It depicts a ww1 infantry soldier shooting a Krag-Jorgenson riffle. It is executed in silv...

Early 20th century English 4-brass leather horse strap. Shaped leather featuring brasses of a Heart, "Tally Ho" hunt scene, engraved Stepping Horse, & Stag. 16.75" long, 3.5" w. We ...

Civil War portrait, union solider in landscape in 'Union' Gutta Percha case Rare and unusual, the Ambrotype of a Union solider, in full uniform, with sword, standing next to a cannon and house. Encased in ornate Gutta Percha Case with Union Flags...

A finely cast gilt bronze medal presented at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, held in Paris in 1937. This impressive award medal features elegant Art Deco relief...

Antique National Cash Register (NCR) Model #349 drug / candy store / pharmacy total adder machine. Serial number 635844, circa 1908. A classic early 20th-century mechanical cash re...

Circa 1870s Victorian ladies walking stick, English. Gold filled handle elaborately floral decorated & engraved: Ella F. Talmadge. Apparently re-fitted to the stick several times. Ru...

A antique gilt silver hand seal with black agate body. The piece is richly embellished with turquoise and garnets. The seal part represents a noble court of arms. Unmarked. Total We...

19th century copper & brass fox hunting horn, English. Copper, wrapped end bell; brass lead pipe & mouthpiece. Small dent. 8.75" x 2" dia. We are a family business that has been a m...

Late 19th century copper & brass bugle, English. British design since 1858 - twice-coiled with narrow bell. Brass, wrapped edge, flared bell. Chain attachment intact. Brass sleeves, ...

This antique butcher shop horse meat advertising sign, or Boucherie Chevaline' has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from France a...

Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.

A characterful Parisien canine collar, likely late 19th century, made from substantial black leather with triple rows of domed brass studs and robust brass mounts. The front carries ...

This antique Victorian knife cleaning and sharpening machine was made by Kent's of London England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The machine is composed of two sharpening stones...

A beautifully decorative vintage Danish land line telephone. The piece is wonderfully decorative and is wired, but for use in Europe.. the piece makes a great statement on a desk or...

Circa 1860s Benham & Froud copper double-handled jelly pan, London, UK. 6-dot mark, obr & cross on bottom. Spun with centering dot also still clear. Size 16 on a handle. Chandos St. ...

Presented is a Proclamation of Emancipation wood engraving by W. Roberts. The engraving was published in 1864, just one year after President Abraham Lincoln signed the original Proclamation.  W. Roberts was the artist and engraver and Corydon Alexis Alvord was the printer. The engraving was published by R. A Dimmick, in New York, 1864. The text of the Proclamation is set in a variety of typefaces, which is encased in a pictorial border. The border is decorated with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and seven other vignettes, including the horrors of slavery at left, the bombardment of Fort Sumter at bottom, and scenes from a prosperous and united nation at right.  On September 22, 1862, five days after the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln issued a preliminary decree stating that, unless the rebellious states returned to the Union by January 1, freedom would be granted to slaves within those states.  No Confederate states took the offer, and on January 1, 1863 Lincoln presented the Emancipation Proclamation...

Spanish American War Commemorative Mirrored Hall Rack USA, Circa 1900 An uncommon example of American historical memorabilia, This mirrored hall...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Singer Cast Iron Red Treadle Sewing Machine Table Base. Item features cast ir...

Antique 1901 Gold Handled Dandy Walking Stick, Monogrammed Date Offered for sale is an antique "Dandy" walking stick with a gold repousse cap that is engraved with the date of Sep...

Late 19th century English single brass leather horse strap. Elephant & castle large scale horse brass - a howdah representing either the old English pub by the same name or for the C...

Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's Silk Handkerchief, Framed with Portrait Engraving and Provenance Letter, circa 1820–1850, in Giltwood Frame with Glass Sir Arthur We...

Russian Silver and Enamel "Mizpah" Sentimental Brooch, Judaica Interest, Circa 1880, Unmarked. Museum Quality. 340 Grams of Silver A finely crafted Victorian-era silver brooch, deli...

Vintage 1950's "The Country Belle" Tube AM Wall Mounting Radio Receiver by Guild. This is an AM Radio Only (in the shape of an early 20th century wall phone). Circa Mid 20th Century....

Antique Wood & Brass Pill Roller from a Pharmacy Apothecary This is an antique apothecary pill rolling machine, a brass chemist's countertop instrum...

A very rare unique example of British late Victorian 19th century Ivory and rosewood walking stick/cane. Carved Ivory clenched fist holding a r...

This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table. It bears the painted arms of the Royal Dublin Fusil...

A rare early 20th century paint advertising display unit Dimensions in inches: H 14” x W 31” x D 4” Age: 1920 - 1940 Origin: Paris (France) Condition: Aged Overview Every now and ...

Very pretty Victorian set of shop or salesman sample glasses sewn on a cardboard and velvet panel 10 different sizes and models of eye glasses 8 of th...

Late 19th century English long leather horse strap. Straight leather strap with rounded top adorned with heart & oval boss above the horse brasses of a horse bust in horseshoe, the s...

Late 19th century English 5-brass leather horse strap. Shaped leather featuring brasses of a Sun Boss, Cockeral, Horse & Wagon, Dolphin Fish, & Windmill. 22 1/8" long, 4" w. We are ...

Early 20th century English 4-brass leather horse strap. Shaped leather featuring brasses of a Rampant Horse, Dray Horse, Cat, & "Lorna Doone Farm". 18.5" long, 3 3/8" w. We are a fa...

A fine and rare 19th century sterling silver snuff box made specifically for the Great Exhibition of 1851, held at the Crystal Palace in Londo...

Rare early 20th century French tin metal soldier’s family’s donation box. Dimensions: H 20” x W 16” x D 4” Weight: 4kg Date: Circa 1915 Origin: France M...

This wonderful dactyl library in the shape of a book contains 36 plaster casts with the corresponding handwritten legends on the insides of both book covers.

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...

Antique Vintage Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization New York, 1864. Measures: 15.75 x 11 Total 8 sheets. Preowned vintage unrestored antique condi...

19th Century ceremonial launching carved mallet and chisel made out of boxwood, both the mallet and chisel having fabulous intricate carving including thistle which indicates they ar...

Antique late-19th century Victorian burr walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boards for games, playing cards, droughts counters, a dice shaker...

PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE EDITION hardback copy of ‘Bibliomania or Book Madness; A Bibliographical Romance. Illustrated with Cuts’, by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, D.D. New and Improve...

Antique Ladies Parasol Frame, Gold Handle, Band, Bone Handle and Tips Offered for sale is a 19th-century ladies' parasol frame with a bone and gold ...

A piece left in a city antique shop in San Juan, as a result of the Gangs of Puerto Rico scrap metal wars of 1995, this piece is from a large sugar cane processing machine or turbine...

19th century English country house fire escape We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century quirky county house fire escape, once of the Fasque House, Fettercaine Estate, ...

A British military officer chest. Exceptional rectangular British military officer's travel trunk chest, superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beautifully patinated antique leather ...

There are 2 wood and glass frames that must be an early firefighters lifetime collection. I'm guessing these were commemorative convention badges. Most are from New York and the surr...

Presented is an 1862 Civil War song sheet by E. W. Locke. The folio broadside sheet includes two songs, “McClellan is Our Man” and “Song of the Volunteers," as well as several stanza...

Three mounted and giltwood framed chromolithograph plates from L'Ornement Polychrome: Motifs de tous les styles, art ancien et asiatique, Moyen Age, Renaissance, XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, by A. Racinet, 1869-1873. Published by Firmin-Didot, Paris. Specifically, the three framed plates are Middle Ages, Renaissance and 17th century. This reference work “created to render major services to our industrial arts” brings the archeological art...

Presented is an original Ulysses S. Grant signed Presidential Appointment, dating to March 25, 1873. Signed at the start of the second term of Grant's presidency, the document appoin...

For your consideration, a 19th-century antique walking cane featuring a shaped horn handle and a stacked horn shaft. The shaft is crafted from stacked segments of horn arranged aroun...

Manufactured for H.B. Nims & Co., Troy New York, last quarter 19th c. After the original engravings by Charles Copley done in 1852. Printed paper on wood with brass/ bronze meridian ring and a flat circular printed center horizon ring on wood labeled with the months of the year with notes. Mounted on a fine leafy iron baluster...