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Place of Origin: British
Antique Lithography Map, Gloucestershire, English, Framed Engraving, Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Gloucestershire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique 20th Century English Made Large Wood Pond Yacht c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fantastic Gaff Cutter pond yacht, lovely “bread and butter“ wood hull construction dating to the early part of the 20th Century. This particular pond yacht features original calico...
Category
1920s Other Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
VINTAGE 1970's CHURCHILL AIREDALE GALLERY JUKEBOX HIDDEN IN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather unique 1970’s Airedale Jukebox with Churchill selection panel and pair of speakers
Please note ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Gymnasium Bench, English, Pine, Suede, Window Seat, Dining Room, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gymnasium bench. An English, pine and suede window seat, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Versatile bench graced with character, quality and nostalgic...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Suede, Pine
1970's British Yellow Illumination & White AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating.
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back t...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Oak barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer above the silvered dial inscribed J. Durkin, Middlesbrough, encased in copper frame.
Dimensions
Height ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Antique Lithography Map, Isle of Wight, English, Framed, Engraving, Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of the Isle of Wight. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 19th century and later.
Superb lithography ...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Golf Cruet Set of Salt Pepper and Mustard in the Shape of Gutty Golf Balls
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Golf Ball Cruet Set.
A scarce novelty gilt gutty golf ball cruet set comprising of a salt and pepper shaker and a mustard pot. The mustard pot with blue glass liner, golf clu...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Antique Coaching Road Map, South Devon, English, Framed, Cartography, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coach road map of South Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later.
Delightful early 18th cen...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1911 Gold Sovereign - King George V - London
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1911 gold Sovereign coin featuring King George V, and the classic George & Dragon design. This coin is provided in a plastic capsule. The lack of mintmark denotes that coin was produced at the London Mint.
Manufacturer: Royal Mint
Weight (grams): 8.00 grams
Dimensions: Diameter: 21 mm
King George V was the monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, reigning from 1910 until his death in 1936. Born on June 3, 1865, he was the second son of King Edward VII. George V's reign was marked by significant historical events, including World War I, the decline of the British Empire, and the rise of the Labour Party. Despite facing challenges such as the Irish War...
Category
1910s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
The Blue Lamp
By James Boswell
Located in London, GB
This British drama was directed by Basil Dearden and stars Jack Warner as PC Dixon, Jimmy Hanley and Dirk Bogarde. The title refers to the blue lantern that is outside British police...
Category
1950s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1893 Gold full Sovereign - Queen Victoria
Located in Braintree, GB
This is an 1893 gold Sovereign with the portrait of Queen Victoria, featuring the traditional George and Dragon design and provided in a plastic capsule. The M mintmark denotes the M...
Category
1880s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama with 40 taxidermy Indian birds by W.D.Dawes
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 40 taxidermy tropical birds, labellled by W.E.Dawes, variously perched on branches and groundwork...
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Organic Material
30051intage Motor Racing Texolex Helmet, Malcolm Campbell.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Malcolm Campbell Texolex Motor Racing Helmet.
An Original genuine 1960's Malcolm Campbell 'Texolex' helmet. Developed by Sir Malcolm Campbell in the 1960's and used by many different...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1970s British Bronze AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Chrome Bezel Black Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we apply new paint finishes or lustrous copper and bronze to the clock case. Our high speed polishing machine restores the chrome bezel, which then frames one of our high definition screen printed dials.
These clocks were originally slave or secondary clocks used on cargo ships and super tankers, they would have been controlled by a master clock...
Category
1970s International Style Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Bronze, Steel
1901-03 The Novels of Jane Austen
Located in Bath, GB
A smart set of the major novels of beloved author, Jane Austen, this set with the lively illustrations of Hugh Thomson.
A smart set containing the major novels of Austen, complete w...
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Copper & brass fuel measures by Sutherland Astell
Located in London, GB
Two copper and brass metric "Checkpump" fuel measures by Sutherland Astell, circa 1950.
Made for the County Borough of Blackpool.
Marked: 10 and 20 litres, at 20°.
20L, Height: 23...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Lithography Map, Cornwall, English Framed Engraving, Cartography, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of the Duchy of Cornwall. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 19th century and later.
Superb lithogra...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Lithography Map, Black Sea, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of the Black Sea region. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by John Rapkin, dating to the early Victorian period and later...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Coach Road Map, East Devon, English, Framed, Cartography, Georgian, 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coach road map of East Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later.
Fascinating 18th century h...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Dentistry Books, English Language, Bound Medical Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 dentistry books. An English language title on Crown and `bridge work and Porcelain in Dentistry, dating to the Victorian period and later.
First Title; A Practica...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Malcolm Campbell Texolex Safety Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Texolex Safety Helmet.
An Original genuine 1960's Malcolm Campbell 'Texolex' safety helmet. Developed by Sir Malcolm Campbell in the 1960's and used by m...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Resin
Antique Lithography Map, West Africa, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Western Africa. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by John Rapkin, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket Globe
Nicholas Lane
London, post 1779
The globe is contained in its original case, which is covered in leather.
The sphere measures 2.75 in (6.9 cm) whereas the case measure...
Category
1780s Other Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
Antique Lithography Map, Worcestershire, English, Framed Engraving, Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Worcestershire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 19th centur...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Cast Iron Cricket Doorstop, W.G. Grace
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage W.G. Grace Doorstop.
A good rare vintage cast iron cricket doorstop of of W.G. Grace. The caricature figure of Grace sees him in his cricket whites with pads and holding a cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Sporting Art British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Salter & Sons Bicycle Polo Mallet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Bicycle Polo Mallet.
A good short polo mallet with cigar shaped head made from bamboo root and with a rattan shaft. It is in good condition with original handle. It could be a bicycle polo mallet or practice mallet. There is no visible makers name although Salter & Sons of Aldershot were the sole makers for Bicycle polo sticks...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bamboo
English silver match box cover by Henry Matthews, 1903
By Henry Matthews
Located in Delft, NL
English silver match box cover by Henry Matthews, 1903
An English silver match box cover made by the silversmith Henry Matthews. This box is marked wi...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Lithography Map, Cumbria, English, Framed Cartography Interest, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Cumbria. An English, framed engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 18th century and later.
...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Lithography Map, Western Russia, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Western Russia. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by John Rapkin, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1900 gold Sovereign - with the Queen Victoria old (Veiled) head design
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1900 gold Sovereign - with the Queen Victoria old (Veiled) head design. The lack of mintmark denotes the London Mint. Provided in a plastic capsule.
Manufacturer: Royal Mint
Weigh...
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Lithography Map, Durham, English, Framed, Cartography, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Durham. An English, framed engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 18th century and later, circa 1720.
Superb lithography of Du...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Silver Golf Tee Pencil and Ball Marker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
William Manton Silver Golf Ball Marker & Propelling Golf Tee Pencil.
A wonderful hallmarked sterling silver golf tee and marker set, great for the lov...
Category
Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
1860s Torricellian Barometer Oak Wood Negretti & Zambra Old Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Torricellian barometer of oak wood, signed Negretti & Zambra London from the second half of the 19th century, complete with reading vernier for checking the pressure variation and thermometer.
Height 98 cm - 10.6 inches, width 27 cm - 38.5 inches, depth/thickness 5 cm - 1.96 inches.
Very good condition, fully functional.
For safety during transport the barometer will be shipped emptied of mercury. The mercury will be placed in a sealed container in the package together with the barometer.
When it was discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular.
Evangelista Torricelli...
Category
1860s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Large Model Tristar Jetplane With A British Airways "Landor" Livery, England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning vintage fibreglass and plastic composite model of a Concorde in full British Airways livery mounted on a tripod stand by Space Models, circa 1990. This 1:36 scale aircraft model would have been presented to one of BA's top travel agents...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight
Located in London, GB
3 ½ inch gauge model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight. Circa 1955.
Mounted on a display track.
Length of Locomotive: 31 inches - 79 cm.
Length of Tender: 19 inches -...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
20th Century Victorian Solid Silver Domino Game, London, c.1900
By Grey & Co., Chester
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Victorian solid silver domino game. Comes in a rectangular box with slide off lid, engraved Dominoes, containing bone carved domino pieces. Hallmarked Engl...
Category
20th Century Victorian British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Tennis Racket, the True Bat
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The True Bat Lawn Tennis Racket.
A lawn tennis racket by unknown maker, 'The True Bat'. A nice ash laminated frame with concave wedge. The wedge with decal 'The True Bat' with an ima...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ash
20th Century British Solid Silver Magnifying Glass & Ruler, Asprey, c.1929
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century British solid silver magnifying glass & ruler, with engraved silver mounts and a handle terminating with a finger loop. Hallmarked English silver (925 stan...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display.
Of generous proportion when fully drawn, and neatly stowed in its own case
Displaying a desirable aged patina, some light marks commensurate with use
Leather covered primary barrel tanned in dark green with some light colour wear
Polished draw tubes show bright silvered tones, lightly marked from gentle use
Presenting a clear optical performance, with a 34mm (1.25") primary objective lens
Lift-off dust cap to the objective, the flared eye cup...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Scottish History Book, Tales of a Grandfather, Walter Scott, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique compendium book of Scottish history, Tales of a Grandfather by Walter Scott. An English language, hard bound title, printed in E...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scholar's microscope. An English, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument by Henry Crouch, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing micr...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STEVEN & SON'S EST 1830 REGENT STREET SNOOKER SCORE BOARD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite lightly restored Steven & Son's Regent street London Est 1830 Mahogany Snooker scoreboard
A truly stunning example of Victorian Snooker...
Category
1830s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890
By John Jaques & Son Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Victorian mahogany cased chess set in its original leather case.
If the award winning Netflix series 'The Queens Gambit' did not tempt you into the world ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Large Original Vintage Map of The World, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of The World
Original color.
Good condition / minor foxing
Published by Alexander Gross
Unframed.
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, General Report on the Public Records. Printed in English, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published 18...
Category
Mid-19th Century William IV Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bill Brandt - Camera in London 1st edition 1948
By Bill Brandt
Located in London, GB
First edition, first printing, The Focal Press, 1948.
A wonderful publication of Brandt's work in the sought-after Focal Press series. Brandt's photographs show a London that has lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Brighton Rock
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1947 Crome thriller Brighton Rock.
This film was directed by John Boulting and starred Richard Attenborough, Hermonie Baddeley, William Hartnell....
Category
1940s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Reference Book, Old English Glasses, Hartshorne, History, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, Old English Glasses. An English language, bound historical title by Albert Hartshorne, published in the late Victorian period, 1897.
Full title: O...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 2 volume antique book set, The Lives of Scottish Poets. An English language biographical work, dating to the Regency period, published 1821....
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather case, dating to the Great War period, circa 1915.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky
An attractive telescope with quality leather protective case
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Rich tan coloured leather dresses the primary barrel and sun shade
Of 3 draw type, opening with a reassured action to each tube
Clear, bright objective lens with a diameter of 48mm (2")
Quality, matching leather dust cup present for the objective and eyepiece
The eyepiece finished with concentric ring turning
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs
Engla...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers
20th Century Stuart Devlin Solid Silver Cigar Ashtray, c.1972
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Modern 20th Century Stuart Devlin solid silver gilt cigar ashtray, the textured surface with an organically formed border, the plain bowl resting on a circular foot. Hallmarked Engli...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gus...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid 20th centry vintage BP energol 2 stroke oil dispenser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large piece of british motoring history circa 1950.
Was in everyday use when we purchased. Rectangular tall container with removable lid and fully functioning perfect pour shut off...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
A rare celestial globe edited by J. Wyld, Charing Cross East London 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Celestial globe over a wheel turned wooden base, with round foot, moved profile and tall leg, with a perfect patina, is placed this celestial globe, edited by J. Wyld, Charing Cross ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Room Outside: A New Approach to Garden Design - John Brookes - 1st Ed, T&H, 1969
Located in London, GB
First Edition Hardback in Dust Jacket, published by Thames & Hudson, London, 1969. Text in English.
Extensively illustrated and explained with black and white photographs, diagrams ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Silver Golf Tee and Ball Marker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Silver Golf Ball Marker & Golf Tee Pencil.
A wonderful hallmarked sterling silver golf tee and marker set, great for the lover of golf. The two items hallmarked London 1970 with makers mark 'AN in a shield', possibly Ari D Norman...
Category
Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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