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Item Ships From: Europe
Place of Origin: British
1955 Hickory Dickory Dock
By Agatha Christie
Located in Bath, GB
A vanishingly scarce to see signed first edition of this classic Poirot tale.
The first edition, first impression, with no other impressions stated.
Signed and dedicated by the aut...
Category
1950s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carpentry book. An English language, bound reference guide by Peter Nicholson, dating to the Victorian period, published 1846.
Fu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Life & Explorations of Dr Livingstone Book, African Travel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Life & Explorations of Dr. Livingstone. An English language African travel and history book, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1875.
A Victorian p...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare English Sterling Silver Yad - Hallmarked in London in 1937
By A. Taite & Sons Ltd
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1937 by A. Taite & Sons, this handsome, Sterling Silver Yad, is of traditional form. The yad measures 12"(30.5cm) in length, by 1.25...
Category
1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
A sailor’s carved coconut Bugbear powder flask
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A sailor’s carved coconut Bugbear powder flask. This carved coconut is carved with two ovals, one showing a military panoply with standards, bayonets, swords and bugles all above a ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coconut
Art Deco Sterling Silver Darts Trophy - Hallmarked in 1938
By A.L. Davenport Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by A. L. Davenport, this Sterling Silver Darts Trophy, is modelled as three darts and presented on its original base. The trophy measures 9.75"(25cm)...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Scottish builder’s cased half hull model of a herring drifter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Scottish builder’s cased half hull model of a herring drifter, the carved yellow pine hull with ebonized box sides and stringing and gilt propeller, plain decks with wooden fitting...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ebony, Pine
Antique Art Reference Book Marquis Of Stafford Collection Vol. 3, Georgian, 1818
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique art reference book. An English, illustrated catalogue of the Marquis of Stafford's private collection, dating to the Georgian period, published 1818.
Full Title: ...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Elegant cigarette case in silver from Birmingham in 1899
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant cigarette case in silver from Birmingham, England in 1899. Beautifully decorated with leaves and gilding on the inside.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Asprey - Art Deco Engine Turned Butt Marker - Shooting Interest - Chester 1937
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1937 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this very stylish, Art Deco period, Sterling Silver Butt Marker, features engine turned decorati...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Book, Carpenter and Joiner's Assistant, Architecture, Design, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, The Carpenter and Joiner's Assistant. An English language illustrated architecture and design title, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
F...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cast iron standing bear money box by John Harper & Co
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co.
John Harper Co. Ironfounders, Albion Works, Willenhall, Staffordshire, England...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
1826 The Life of Samuel Johnson
By James Boswell
Located in Bath, GB
An exceptionally lovely extra-illustrated edition of Boswell's Life of Johnson, in full calf signed bindings by Tout.
An extra illustrated four volume edition of this landmark work ...
Category
1820s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Scottish Horn, Citrine & Solid Silver Table Snuff Mull c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Scottish large table snuff mull. The name "mull" is dialect for "mill" and some snuff mulls featured devices for smashing snuff, this typical Scottish design fro...
Category
1880s Other Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Original Antique Map of Cyprus. Circa 1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Cyprus
Drawn and Engraved by R.Walker
Published W.Mackenzie, London
Original colour
Unframed.
Category
1880s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Stunning Antique Victorian Hand Carved Oak Revolving Snooker Pool Cue Rack
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in England, circa 1880 solid oak revolving snooker pool cue rack with original finish
A good looking well made and decora...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
20th Century Large English Made Wooden Pond Yacht c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb 20th Century pond yacht known as "Sea Mist". This J Class beauty showcases a meticulously crafted planked wood hull, adorned with gaff rigging supporting four sails, alongside...
Category
1930s Other Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1775 A Dictionary of the English Language
By Samuel Johnson
Located in Bath, GB
An important edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the English language, being the first complete edition to be printed in Ireland.
The first edition thus, being the first quart...
Category
1770s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Victorian HOME SERVICE HELMET of the WELSH REGIMENT
Located in TEYJAT, FR
VICTORIAN HOME SERVICE HELMET OF THE WELSH REGIMENT - retailed by T McBride & Sons, 17 Charles Street, London, SW of dark blue felt over cork body, with large fire gilded plate with...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt, Cork
Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Silver Plated Tennis Trophies c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century pair of English silver plated tennis trophies. Designed as a racquet and ball on top of an ebonised wooden stand, this pair of trophies would be a great winning ...
Category
1970s Other Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Taxidermy Bird of Paradise Attributed to Rowland Ward, 1848-1916
By Rowland Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A taxidermy case with Raggiana’s bird of paradise (Paradiseae raggiana) with trade label to the underside reading ‘The Jungle, Rowland Ward’ London, circa 1900-1910
With a collector’s label, centre bottom reading: No. 153, Bird of Paradise (Paradise Raggiana). The Peter Farrington...
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
1958 Our Man in Havana
By Graham Greene
Located in Bath, GB
A smart first edition copy of this black comedy by Graham Greene, an exceptional novel by one of the leading writers of the twentieth century, scarce to see in the promotional wrapar...
Category
1950s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
3 sailing ship's oak & iron pulley blocks
Located in London, GB
Three mid 19th century oak and iron Naval pulley blocks, used on sailing ships.
1: Double sheave tackle block with fixed eye. Height: 17 ½ inches.
2: Double sheave stiff swivel hoo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
1925-30 The Golden Bough A Study in Magic and Religion
By James George Frazer
Located in Bath, GB
A complete set of the third and best edition of James George Frazer's famous study on religion, mythology and anthropology.
Mixed editions as is common with this work.
The third ed...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare English Antique Sterling Silver Yad - Hallmarked in London in 1907
By Jacob Fenigstein
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1907 by Jacob Fenigstein, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Yad, is of traditional form. The yad measures 12"(30cm) ...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 20th Century "Not In Service" Framed London Red Route Bus Sign c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful mid 20th Century Transport for London sign, hailing from the iconic red route master buses of London. This piece of history is elegantly framed in black. Whether for enth...
Category
1960s Other Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Charming tobacco box tin, bisque porcelain, smoking, 1900 Art Nouveau, England
Located in Wien, AT
Extraordinary, charming tobacco box, made of bisque porcelain, around 1900, an original Art Nouveau piece, not labled but most probably made in England.
The tobacco box is oval in ...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
1923-27 Eight Volumes of Limited Edition Works by Daniel Defoe
By Daniel Defoe
Located in Bath, GB
Eight volumes of limited edition works by the noted writer Daniel Defoe, including his best known works about the popular character Robinson Crusoe, bound in crushed half morocco.
L...
Category
1820s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Good Example of a Tower Light Dragoon Pattern Flintlock Pistol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A very good example of a flintlock light Dragoon pattern pistol with walnut stock and good tower marks on the lock.
In wonderful untouched condition
Circa 1800
Barrel length 9"
Category
Early 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder by Casella & Co of London
By Casella
Located in London, GB
A mid twentieth century Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder, by Casella & Co, London.
Pattern: Mk III C 45- 65 (latitudes 45° – 65°, North or South). 4 inch glass sphere.
Serial numb...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950 London Design Centre Wooden Pull Along toy Caterpillar
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1950s Vintage wooden pull along caterpillar
Very nice oscillating caterpillar, the wheels are set off centre so when pulled along the caterpillar appears to move up and down.
In nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique English Staunton Chess Set With Red Crown Marks c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome small library set of Ebony and Boxwood Staunton chess set, complete with the original storage box (shrinkage crack to top),
One knight and one rook from each side with im...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Boxwood
Cast Model Of The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy Xn 824 Transport Plane c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb mid 20th Century painted cast model depicting a British post-war transport plane, the Argosy XN 824 that served from 1959 to 1978 with the RAF. Following its military servic...
Category
1960s Other Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
c1936 One-Hundred and Forty-Four Postcards of Military Uniforms
Located in Bath, GB
A fascinating collection of one-hundred and forty-four postcards of military uniforms, a number of which depict 1930s Germany.
A total of one-hundred and forty-four twentieth centur...
Category
1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
English Model of the HMS Victory Hull
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality Georgian style scale model of the hull of the HMS Victory, one of Britain’s most famous 18th century Royal Navy ships. Made from stoneware with a bronzed finish, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stoneware
ANTIQUE LIBERTYS LONDON ART NOUVEAU STYLE MAHJONG COMPLETE SET WiTH 4 RACKS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Antique Chinese Mah-jong set, dating back to circa 1920s, is now available for purchase. It is a complete set, including the origin...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bamboo
Set Of Four Silver Jubilee Commemorative Chairs By Hands Of Wycombe c.1977
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century set of four vintage blue velvet chairs modelled after the chairs used by peers in Westminster Abbey during Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in 1952. Recreated for h...
Category
1970s Other Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Velvet, Wood
2 Large Vols Antique Reference Book, Egypt - Historical and Picturesque, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is 2 large volumes of the antique reference book 'Egypt - Descriptive, Historical and Picturesque by G. Ebers. An English translation by Clara Bell, wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile, Paper
20th Century Brass Model GNR Atlantic 3 1/2 Inch Gauge Steam Locomotive c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Early 20th Century brass model, showcasing the GNR Atlantic locomotive 251 and its three-axle tender. Crafted to a 3 1/2 inch gauge, the model gleams with polished brass, copper, and...
Category
1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Scottish Silver And Agate Bracelet. Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely piece of Scottish silver and agate
5 large pieces of agate
Finely engraved silver mounts
Good condition
Free shipping
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Silver
Large Vintage Ship Propeller Display, English Bronze, Oak, Maritime, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage ship propeller display. An English, bronze and oak decorative four-blade maritime mount, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Of great proportion and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1960's Costume Jewelry- A Carnelian Necklace.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Pretty piece of carnelian jewelry
Silver coloured links
Approximately 27 inches long ( 69 cm )
Good condition
Free shipping
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carnelian
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
Oak and Brass Jockey Scales
Located in Cheshire, GB
Jockey scales the seat upholstered in black deep buttoned leather above the oak base with carved frieze raised up on four square tapering fluted legs
Dimensions
Height 26.5 Inches
...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Antique Miniature Mahogany Bow Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and elegant mid-19th century mahogany miniature
bow fronted chest having well figured top above two short and
two long drawers raised on elegant splay feet.
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
1900 The Grey Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
Andrew Lang's grey collection of fairy tales, a lovely volume of his popular series, complete with H. J. Ford's plates.
The first edition, first impression.
Illustrated with a fron...
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Modern Lighter Ronson Silver 925 Design 1960s
By Ronson
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare Ronson pocket lighter in 925 silver with an elegant line. Italy of the 60s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments all over the world, coll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Brass Chart Divider-Replicate of One Recovered From Wreck
Located in Den Haag, NL
CHART DIVIDER-REPLICATE OF ONE RECOVERED FROM WRECK OF HMS ASSOCIATION, 1697-1707. Very good condition, comes complete in
wooden box
Category
1970s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage, Hickory Golf Club, Deep Face Mashie by Gamage
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Gamage Mashie, Hickory Golf Club.
A good looking deep faced Mashie retailed by A.W. Gamage Ltd. The hickory shaft with a polished leather grip, the club head is stamped 'Warranted Ha...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Signed, Handwritten Letter from Winston Churchill dated 1950 with Envelope.
By Winston Churchill
Located in Tetbury, GB
A rare letter signed by Winston Churchill dated March 1950.
The letter reads:
“Thank you so much for your message of goodwill at this anxious time for our country.”
This letter i...
Category
1950s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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 Needlework Encyclopaedia, English, Embroidery, Pattern Guide, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique needlework encyclopaedia. An English language, embroidery technique and pattern guide, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Beginning in the Als...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of The United States of America, circa 1890
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of the USA
By The Stanford's Geographical Establishment
Original colour
Unframed.
Category
1890s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 9K Gold 'Paper Clip' Money Clip, London, c.1974
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century British 9k gold 'paper clip' money clip. Hallmarked English 9k gold (375 standard), London, year 1974.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 6...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Reference Book, Wild Flowers of the Wayside, English, Botanical Guide
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage reference book 'Wild Flowers of the Wayside and Woodland' by Scott and Stokoe. An English, bound botanical interest guide, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1936.
Charmingly illustrative small reference guide to wild flowers
Bound in green cloth with embossed titling in contrasting black
Presented in good vintage order, pages intact
Published in English across 352 pages
Superb colour and monochrome illustrations throughout
This is delightful vintage wild flower...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique 19thC Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel 'The Four Vices' Ashtray c.1898
By William Hair Haseler
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Victorian solid silver & enamel ashtray depicting 'the four vices', Of round shape, pierced and beaded boarder, mounted with plaques depicting a woman, drin...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Scratch Built Model of Montacute House
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique scratch built model of Montacute House, in Somerset, dating to the early 20th century. The Elizabethan mansion was built from local ham stone in the late 16th century by S...
Category
Early 20th Century Elizabethan British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Brass Folding Ruler. English, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Brass folding ruler.
Folds out to a maximum of 24 inches
Finely engraved numerals
Original patina
No makers mark
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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