Natural Fiber Historical Memorabilia

A rare cuban cigar by repute smoked by Sir Winston Churchill Churchill (Winston Spencer, 1874-1965). A partly used cigar, circa 1940s-50s, approximately 11cm in length and mounted o...

This late Victorian Coco de Mer, or sea coconut, stands out as an extraordinary and highly unusual piece for any serious collector. Polished to a high gloss finish, it possesses an u...

A charming rustic accent, this vintage wicker basket has an air of country simplicity. Made in France in the 20th Century, the design is typical of the grape-picking baskets that have been used for centuries in the vineyards of the wine-growing regions of the country. The basket is ample and spacious; hand-woven wickerwork gives a delightfully homespun, textural quality. A fabric strap allows the basket to be worn over the back or shoulder, keeping the user’s hands free...

A fine hand woven basket featuring Ye'kuana Wuwa (Wiwa) - Monkeys. This basket is a unique piece of art made by the hands of the Ye'kuana women ...

Presented is an original, painted Union Civil War military snare drum. The wooden body of the drum displays a glorious Union eagle. The eagle has a U.S. shi...

5th Regiment US infantry civil war style drum. Painted eagle and "5th Reg. US Infantry" on front encased in rope. Measures: 22.5" H, 19.75" W.

A late 18th century Masonic horn beaker, with typical Masonic imagery and symbolism The imagery has been scrafittoed into the surface and then ink pres...

Promotional rope works sailors knot display We are proud to offer an early 20th century promotional rope works sailors knot display. This item would likely have been a nautical muse...

A large WWI Royal Navy white ensign flag for HMS Vindictive, dated 1914. Made by Lane & Neeve Ltd. Millwall. London. Height: 165 cm 65 in Width: 330...

George Washington’s hair and vest fiber are beautifully mounted in this magnificent frame. Accompanied by a portrait of our nation’s first president and his signature, these extremel...

We are proud to offer one of the most unusual and unique items that we have in our store. This Phallus symbol is made from hand carved Whitby Jet. The item speaks for itself in all fairness and apart from a deep patination across this item, it’s a complete one off and very rare curio item as I’m sure you will agree. We recently obtained this item from a private collection of Victorian medical items, one thing is for sure, you wont ever find another example like it. Whitby Jet History Unlike most gemstones, Whitby Jet is organic and is naturally formed from fossilised wood. Like our present-day Monkey Puzzle or Araucaria Tree, Prehistoric wood gets washed up into a body of water and becomes covered by organic sediment. The pressure of the water and sediment over millions of years compacts the wood and slowly transforms it into what we know as Whitby Jet stone today. The color of Whitby Jet is truly unique, boasting a deep blackness so intense that the expression ‘jet black’ or ‘as black as jet’ derives from the color of the stone. It has a smooth and very lightweight appeal making it an excellent choice for jewelry. Its smoothness allows it to take on an extremely high polish to the extent that is could even be used a mirror. Meanwhile, its weightlessness makes it comfortable to wear around the neck, on the wrist or hanging elegantly from the ears. During the 1800s and with new rail links to Whitby, the town became a popular seaside holiday destination for early Victorians. During their visit, a souvenir piece of Whitby Jet was a must, particularly Whitby Jet jewelry...

A charming, early 19th century English Regency period hand painted miniature portrait, framed under glass, portraying a young woman wearing a green straight neckline dress. She shows...