King William IV Authentic Antique Strand of Hair, 19th Century

In 1811 King George IV (1762-1830) stepped up as Prince Regent in place of his father George III, who was no longer well enough to rule. An enthusias...

Edward VII’s coronation took place in 1901, following the death of his mother Queen Victoria. He was 59 at the time and his reign was short, ending with his death in 1910. This brief period is known as the Edwardian era. This was a time when society underwent a dramatic change, with women and workers agitating for greater self-determination. It was also the end of the great European golden age known as the Belle Époque. The First World War (1914-1918) would drag the continent screaming into the 20th century. This authentic half inch strand of hair is from the head of King Edward VII (it was likely taken when he was the Prince of Wales). A marvellous curio that fits beautifully into any collection of royal memorabilia...

Princess Alice nursed her father Prince Albert as he lay on his deathbed. She retained an interest in medicine for the rest of her life. Soon after her marriage to the German prince Louis IV in 1862, Germany became embroiled in the Austro-Prussian War (1866). Alice devoted much of her attention to working in field hospitals...

Princess Helena was born to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1846 and spent her life campaigning for reforms in nursing. She was a founding member of the British Red Cross and also served as president of the Royal British Nurse's Association. This authentic half inch strand of Princess Helena’s hair is a fascinating piece of royal memorabilia...

A guaranteed genuine half inch strand of Prince Albert Victor's hair Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864-1892) was the g...

Edward IV (1442-1483) was the first English king from the House of York, a powerful branch of the Plantagenet dynasty. His coronation took place in the mi...

19th century English embroidered centerpiece from an antique chasuble with a Sabina Fay Braxton gaufrage mat. It is her signature printed velvet, se...

Wooden barometer with cedar wood trim at the edges, signed Caux Opticien Rue Rivoli près du Louvre Paris, mid-19th century; dial with the meteorological indications on paper printed ...

Wooden barometer signed Burlinson Ripon made in the mid 19th century. Silver-plated brass dial engraved with weather indications and the name of the m...

Antique book printing / engraving plate - featuring stems of Geranium and Currant plants with titles - unsigned - walnut frame - country of origin unknown - 19th century. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - oxidation of the metal plate in areas - signs of age and use. Printing plate...

A lovely pair of portrait miniatures of two ladies, by a French skillful artist who painted in fine pointille technique on paper this pair of portraits in the 1870s circa. Set in tw...

Wonderful group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are trul...