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Place of Origin: British
1929 The Novels of Captain Marryat
By Frederick Marryat
Located in Bath, GB
A superb set of the novels of Captain Marryat, elegantly and uniformly bound in half morocco, and illustrated throughout.
A twenty-two volume set in half morocco bindings, with pict...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom
By T. E. Lawrence
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of the first impression of of T. E. Lawrence's iconic autobiography, with the scarce Memorial pamphlet.
The first trade edition of this work, first impression.
In the...
Category
1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793
By William Bligh
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence.
A scarce work, this is number sixty-three of five-h...
Category
1970s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1980 The Journal of Joseph Banks in the Endeavour
By Joseph Banks
Located in Bath, GB
A striking limited edition facsimile of the travel journals of Joseph Banks, a smart work signed by Prince Philip, who wrote a preface for this edition.
A limited edition of five hu...
Category
1980s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1984 Nights at the Circus
By Angela Carter
Located in Bath, GB
A fine first edition copy of this unique and thrilling novel by Angela Carter, a wonderful example of postmodern fiction, signed by the author to the title page.
The first edition, ...
Category
1980s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1882 The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.
By Henry Fielding
Located in Bath, GB
A limited edition ten-volume set of the works of Henry Fielding, edited with a biography by Leslie Stephen.
A ten-volume set in half morocco bindings. All edges gilt.
No. 92 of a t...
Category
1880s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1979 The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
By Douglas Adams
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this incredibly popular science fiction novel, a smart copy in the original second state dust wrapper.
The first edition, first impression. Uncommon to see the ...
Category
1970s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1898-1899 The Works of Henry Fielding
By Henry Fielding
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound, limited edition of this complete set of twelve collected works of Henry Fielding, with an introduction by Edmund Gosse.
A Limited Edition set, one of only seven...
Category
1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Book, Tess Of The D'Urbevilles, Thomas Hardy, Limited Edition, Novel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. An English, cloth bound limited edition novel, dating to the early 20th century, published 1926.
Often set in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Oversized Cricket Bat
Located in Conwy, GB
An extraordinary one off over-sized cricket bat, polished teak with a string-bound handle.
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Antique English Brass Mounted Games Set Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Mounted "Games Set" Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.
Heavy solid cast brass with a ...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn around the neck.
The lens has a good magnification and in lovey condition.
Dating to c...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Penny machines "Chad" Oliver Whales collection - Ruffler & Walker Collection
By Ruffler & Walker
Located in Brussels , BE
Very original piece of decor
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Walnut Case, Scientific Instrument, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and walnut cased scientific instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Quality mathemat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Hand-Made Miniature Model Cavalier Coat of Arms, Hinged Medieval Knight's Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand-Made Miniature Model "Cavalier" Coat of Arms. Hinged Medieval Knight's Armor on Plinth.
37" High including plinth.
15" Wide
11 1/2" Deep at plinth (Knight is 8" Deep)
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in the pocket or bag.
Dating to c.1910, Edwardian in era, the magnifier works well and ...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880's.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Dinner Bell with Ebonized Handle.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Dinner Bell with Ebonized Handle.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth century, c.1920.
What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working co...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique County Map, Rutlandshire, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Rutlandshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Rutl...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique County Map, Norfolk, English, Framed Lithography, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Norfolk. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Norfolk a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely shaped little folding / pocket magnifying glass which folds into a shaped brass case, marked "Made In England".
Dating to c.1920, remaining in excellent condition measuring...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a pocket watch.
The dial is lucky enough to have an Englis...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
BACON. Historie of the Raigne of King Henry the Seventh. 1ST ED 1ST ISSUE - 1622
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BACON, Francis.
TITLE: The Historie of the Raigne of King Henry the Seventh. Written by the Right Honourable, Francis, Lord Verulam, Viscount St. Alban.
PUBLISHER: London:...
Category
1620s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique, Snooker, Billiard Cue Rack
By Orme & Sons 1
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Orme & Sons Mahogany Cue Stand.
A fine quality mahogany billiard / snooker cue rack raised on three bun feet with a central turned pillar. The stand is designed to hold twelve cues, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
GOSSE, Phillip. The History Of Piracy. FIRST EDITION - 1932 - IN A FINE BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GOSSE, Phillip.
TITLE: The History Of Piracy.
PUBLISHER: London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1932.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8-5/8" x 5-7/8", illustrated, bound in ...
Category
1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1976 Watership Down
By Richard Adams (Author)
Located in Bath, GB
A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel.
The first illustrated edition of this work, in the publisher's original qu...
Category
1970s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
2009-20 Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies, Mirror and the Light
By Hilary Mantel
Located in Bath, GB
A striking signed first impression set of Hilary Mantel's magnum opus, a trilogy following the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell.
All three of the volumes are first editions, first i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1922 The Heir
By Vita Sackville-West
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this novel with a lovely association, signed by the author and her mother to the politician Alfred Milner.
The first edition, first impression.
A presentation ...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
[MISSAL]. Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: [MISSAL].
TITLE: Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. (Little Paradise of the Christian Soul).
PUBLISHER: Turnhout: Turnhout, Brepols & Dierckx zoon, n.d. (c.1899)
DESCRIPT...
Category
1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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Works of William Shakespeare. 1632 - (Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 77-78
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William.
TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 77-78.
PUBLISHER: London: Smethwick, J., Aspley, W., Hawkins, Richa...
Category
1630s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Izaak WALTON. The Compleat Angler. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham FIRST TRADE ED
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WALTON, Izaak.
TITLE: The Compleat Angler.
PUBLISHER: London: George C. Harrap & Co., 1931.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST TRADE EDITION. 1 vol., 9-3/4" - 7-9/16", illustrated by Art...
Category
1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Works of William Shakespeare. 1632 - (Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 75-76
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William.
TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 75-76.
PUBLISHER: London: Smethwick, J., Aspley, W., Hawkins, Richa...
Category
1630s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1881 The Works of William Shakespeare
By William Shakespeare
Located in Bath, GB
A superb limited edition set of the collected works of William Shakespeare, illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert.
The collected works of William Shakespeare.
A limited editio...
Category
1880s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare. 10 vols. 4TH ED REVISED FINELY BOUND
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William.
TITLE: The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare. With A Life Of The Author.
PUBLISHER: London: George Bell and Sons, 1888.
DESCRIPTION: FOURTH EDIT...
Category
1880s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Horace WALPOLE. The Castle Of Otranto, A Gothic Story. SECOND EDITION - 1765
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WALPOLE, Horace.
TITLE: The Castle Of Otranto, A Gothic Story.
PUBLISHER: London: for William Bathoe and Thomas Lownds, 1765.
DESCRIPTION: SECOND EDITION. 1 vol., 7-1/8" ...
Category
1760s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1853-86 The Collected Works of Cuthbert Bede
By Cuthbert Bede
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful fine set of the collected first editions works of Cuthbert Bede, pen name of Edward Bradley, a set of his scarce novels uniformly bound by Bickers.
A very smart first ed...
Category
1850s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th Century English Camelot/King Arthur Chess Set in Hand-Painted Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century english Camelot/King Arthur chess set made in hand-painted ceramic
By: unknown
Material: ceramic, enamel, paint, felt
Technique: molded, pressed, painted, hand-pain...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
[MISSAL]. Paroissien romain contenant les offices. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: [MISSAL].
TITLE: Paroissien romain contenant les offices de tous les dimanches et des principales fetes de l'annee. (Roman Parishioner Containing the Services of All Sunday...
Category
1880s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual English compass which folds into it's own brass case. Marked "England" and dating to c.1900.
2" x 1 3/4" x 1/2". Excellent condition.
Item: 44415
FREE Worldwide Regist...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Late 19th c. Mahogany O'Brien's Self-Closing Cash Till c.1890-1900
By Thomas O'brien
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Antique O'Brien's self-closing cash till with original maker's plaque and seven sculpted money compartments. The solid Mahogany case is constructed with dovetail joints and ha...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage
By Ronson
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant "Queen Anne" table lighter from Ronson in silver metal from the mid-20th century.
This lighter works on gas.
This pretty lighter has an elongated, oval shape decorated w...
Category
1940s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Lithography Map, Buckinghamshire, English, Framed Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Buckinghamshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of B...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Alpacca English silver metal toiletry set - circa 1900 - England
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty toiletry set in silver metal with chiseled decoration of foliage scrolls with guilloche background including a mirror called "Face à main", and two brushes.
This set is v...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alpaca
Antique Lithography Map, County Durham, English, Framed Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of County Durham. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Cou...
Category
Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and elegant Regency Satinwood and parcel-gilt double action Harp from the workshop of the famous harp and piano maker Sebastian Erard (1752-1831), decorated in the Grecia...
Category
Early 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Copper And Brass Coach or Post Horn. English, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great copper coach or post horn
Brass reinforcing supports and mouthpiece
Original patina
Free UK shipping
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rare English Queen Anne Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Tilt-Top Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY MINIATURE SALESMAN'S SAMPLE TILT-TOP CANDLESTAND
England, circa last quarter of the 18th century
Item # 403RPJ02P
An exceedingly fine and rare sa...
Category
18th Century Queen Anne Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
The Price Guide to Victorian Silver by Ian Harris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Price Guide to Victorian Silver by Ian Harris. Clopton Woodbridge: The Antique Collectors' Club, 1971. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 275 pp. A guid...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Book, Old English Furniture, Illustrated, Reference, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book 'Old English Furniture' by W E Mallett. An English language, illustrated reference guide, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Full Title: An Introduc...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair Of Large 19th Century English Bronze Artillery Signal Cannons
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent pair of 19th century British Artillery signal cannons, each with tapered bronze barrel segmented by hoops, cannon muzzle and stepped breechblock with drop-shaped cascab...
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Novel, The Snow Ship, Percy St John, English, Fiction, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel The Snow Ship by Percy St. John. An English language fiction book with secondary title Merchant of Yakoutsk, dating to the Victorian period, this edition cir...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique 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
Vintage industrial kitchen scale with timer of Yasu Sasamoto - Dulton -
By Yasuaki Sasamoto
Located in Roma, IT
Simple but elegant design by Yasu Sasamoto for Dulton. A kitchen scale with a built-in timer. Tested and working (both timer and accuracy are good). This creamy white edition will be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
A Very Fine Large Size 19th Century Teak and Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century well figured teak and brass ships wheel of large proportions, beautifully hand carved with rich patination, grain and brass mounted throughout. This stunnin...
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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