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Place of Origin: British
Early 20th century London News advertising figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century London News advertising figure We share what we love, and we love this rare example of a first quarter English London News advertising figure in the form of a beefeater. Produced by Pytram Limited of New Malden Surrey England. This figure is made of composite form and would have sat on the shop counter. A rare example in this condition and size. unusual fully articulated Edwardian prosthetic leg...
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Early 20th Century Early Victorian British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Composition

Superb Model Steam Engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a mid 19th century model steam engine with boiler and a circular saw.
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique 20th Century Laminated Mahogany Propeller, circa 1925
By Avro
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Avro 504K laminated mahogany propeller bearing stamped date 11/25 (November 1925) and original manufacturer’s proof marks, havi...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Victorian Antique Mahogany Miniature Chiffonier
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming mid-19th century mahogany two door miniature chiffonier having carved decoration to back and two-panelled below on original plinth (An unusual type of piece to see a miniature variation of this was almost certainly made originally as a travelling salesman's sample. It would have been constructed as a scale replica...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Antique Engine Indicator, Scottish, Scientific Instrument, Dobbie McInnes, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mechanical engine indicator. A Scottish, brass scientific instrument by Dobbie-McInnes of Glasgow, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Presenting a gr...
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1920s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Henry Matthews Sterling Silver and Enamel Belt, Shoe Buckles and Button Set
By Henry Matthews, Alexander Clark & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Henry Matthews sterling silver and enamel belt, shoe buckles and button set for Alexander Clark Manufacturing Company, London, England.
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 19th Collection Of Seven Dog Collars In Leather & Metal On Stand c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century collection of seven dog collars, made from leather and metal. Some collars have metal studs and chains while others are smooth leather. A superb piece of history...
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Early 1800s Other Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Very Large Edwardian Display Cabinet with Sea-Birds, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very large Edwardian taxidermy case with European sea-birds Early 20th century The birds perched on a rocky sea ledge with droppings and plants, naturalistically mounted...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1640 ORIGINAL HEAVILY WORN ENGLISH SHIP's ANCHOR FROM PENZANCE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning and totally original, folded iron Ships Anchor dati...
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1640s Charles II Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

A Very Fine Taxidermy Stags Head
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and beautifully detailed taxidermy stags head mounted on a well figured oak shield plaque.
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Table Gong - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
19th century oak and cow horn table gong Curiosity item in perfect condition with a superb patina with its original hammer stick
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Vintage Allbrit Polar Planimeter, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Allbrit polar planimeter. An English, adjustable scientific instrument by Stanley, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Comprehensive scientific instrument set Displays a desirable aged patina Presented in a carry case with a rich blue velour lining Ideal for measuring on maps or drawings Rotating measurement scales in good order Replete with small magnifying loupe...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Antique Vintage Ladys Art Nouveau Wooden Walking Dress Stick Sterling Silver
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Solid Polished Dark Brown Malacca Wood and Sterling Silver Lady’s or Gentlemans Walking Stick Dress Cane with Traditional ornately cast Tau shaped handle in Art Nouveau style...
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

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...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Taxidermy Goose
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Waterfowl Taxidermy. A good Greylag (Graylag) Goose Taxidermy, full mount stood upon simulated groundwork, taxidermist unknown. The plumage on the greylag goose is greyish br...
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Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Antique Book, Massacre of Glencoe, G. Reynolds, English Novel, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24247 This is an antique book, Massacre of Glencoe by George W M Reynolds. An English language, bound novel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A prolific writer, George William MacArthur Reynolds (1814 - 1879) released over 40 novels and numerous shorter stories. Almost forgotten compared to contemporaries Dickens and Thackeray, in his lifetime he was said to be the most read author of the day. Pleasing example of this appealing illustrated edition Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn and intact Bound with cloth on board, with leather dressed spine and gold titling Superb illustrations throughout by Edward Corbould (1815 - 1905) Printed across 339+ pages by John Dicks on behalf of George Reynolds Originally serialised between 1852 and 1853, this compendium first published in 1860 This is a fascinating antique novel...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sailing ship's pulley fiddle block
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Naval oak fiddle pulley block, with two wood sheaves. Marked with Roman Numerals: XXVIIII In sailing, a block is a single or multiple pulley. One or a number ...
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Early 19th Century Industrial Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Fine Pair of 19th Century English Barrel Bronze Cannon on Oak Carriages
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine pair of mid-19th century English bronze cannon with tapering 41" barrels and flared muzzles, the top of each breech engraved with the family crest o...
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1850s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Man with Curly Red Hair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century fine portrait miniature of a young man with curly red hair Dimensions 3" x 2.5". The velvet lined mat measures 3.75" x 5". The portrait is in very good condition. ...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Gothic revival dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic revival dinner gong, in the style of Bruce Talbert. With an oak frame, brass gong, together with beater. Dimensions Height 39 Inches Width 21 Inches Depth 11.5 Inches
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage toy locomotive from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attract...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Black + White Porous Ceramic Chess + Checkers Board, Wooden Pieces, Walnut Edge
By Jordan Keaney
Located in London, GB
Porous ceramic chess and checkers set with pieces. This simple game would make a lovely, light-hearted yet sophisticated gift. Ceramic is very delica...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic, Cork

Frank Brangwyn, Armchair for the Canadian Pacific Liner 'SS Empress of Britain'
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn. An important armchair. Brangwyn's last interior designs were for the Canadian Pacific Liner; 'The SS Empress of Britain', which was launched in 1931 by the Prince of Wales, later to be King Edward VIII who renounced his throne to marry Wallis Simpson in 1930. These armchairs were designed for the 1st class dining room; 'The Salle Jacque Cartier' (see last image) and they were made by H.H. Martyn and Co. Cheltenham. The 1st class dining room was described in the Bulletin of The Decorative Arts Society 1890-1940 as 'In the fully fledge modern restaurant and cinema style of the 1930s'. The Studio in a long article on the liner, discusses and illustrates Brangwyn's Salle Jacques Cartier: 'So architectural it is, so true proportion, so devoid of Extraneous ornament. In contrast to this austerity of line, hue and colour, his great wall paintings are rich in colour; composed in the bold, yet intricate pattern of figure, fruit and flowers that characterizes Mr Brangwyn's decorative works'. Tragically the liner was sunk in 1940 by a U-boat. Brangwyn also designed marquetry panels for the private dining rooms and they were executed by the Rowley Gallery, he also designed a frieze carved in wood for their gallery façade in 1936. The armchair has a central under bar below the seat which still has the original bolt and eye to secure the chain to and then to the floor, that would prevent all the chairs from sliding around in stormy weather. It is lacking ivorene numbered disc which would have sat in the very top of the head rail. In October 1940 the most famous of the Canadian Pacific Railway liners and flagship of the company's Atlantic Fleet, the Empress of Britain, was attacked and sunk. She was travelling to Glasgow from Suez via South Africa, where she was bombed near the north-west coast of Ireland by a German Focke Wulf Condor plane. When the Condor attacked the Empress of Britain the ship's crew couldn't shoot the plane down and soon the Empress was burning out of control and the Captain C.H. Sapsworth gave the order to abandon ship. 45 people died and the remaining survivors including women and children, were later rescued that day by the British destroyer HMS Echo and the Polish destroyer Burza and 3 British naval trawlers Paynter, Cape Agona and Drangey. The Empress still burning managed to stay afloat and the day after 2 Royal Navy tugs, Marauder and Thames tried to tow her into port with many escort ships around her but in spite of the protection she was given from the escort ships on October 28th, a German U-boat, U-32, managed to get by the escorts un-noticed and torpedoed the crippled Empress. She sank within ten minutes. The Empress of Britain was the largest Allied passenger liner to be sunk and weighing 42,348-tons she was the biggest merchant ship loss of the war. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth had travelled aboard Empress of Britain after their 1939 Royal Tour...
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1930s Arts and Crafts Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Antique Book, The Coaching Age, Stanley Harris, English, Hard Bound, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, The Coaching age by Stanley Harris. An English language, hard bound non-fiction title, dating to the Victorian period, dated 1888. Fascinating acc...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with eight sided wooden shaft with nail heads and 52¬Ω-inch iron open design ax blade.
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20th Century Northern Renaissance British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Rare Solid Bronze Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Lovely Verdigris Patination
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique solid bronze coat of arms armorial crest with lovely natural verdigris patina This is a very good looking and well made coa...
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20th Century Post-Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Reproduction Folio, Chinese Design, English, William Chambers, C.1969
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reproduction folio, A Design of Chinese Buildings, Furniture etc. An unbound reprint of the 18th century original by Sir William...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Art Deco Ladies 9 Karat Rose Gold & Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies cocktail or evening watch is hallmarked as originating from England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The case and band are c...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Gold

An urn-shaped Regency perfumer
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical urn-shaped perfumer from the Regency period (1812-1820). It is beautifully patinated bronze and decorated with floral garlands and a flower finial. England.
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Early 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Art Deco Two English Pottery Glass Eyed Dog Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two delightful English Art Deco pottery novelty dog figures with glass eyes made by Fielding’s and Crown Devon and dating from the 1930’s. The small figures portray two small puppy d...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Pair of English Victorian Bespoke Leather Boots with Wood Trees
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bespoke Medium Tall Gentleman leather boots. Handcrafted by the shoemaker Poulsen Skone & Co. England, 19th century. Interesting for collectors or ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

A Victorian wool picture of a three masted frigate flying several flags and ensi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian wool picture of a three masted frigate flying several flags and ensigns, within a border of red, blue and white trellis, in the original frame, regilded. English, circa ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wool

Lamp, Table, Floor, Guitar Electric, Jaxville, Condemned to Rock, Rock and Roll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage, rock and roll or punk enthusiasts lamp or guitar that can easily be strummed or played. Upcycled from a vintage purple punk kick-ass guitar for the discerning rock chick. Oo...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Acrylic

Vintage Decorative Factory Mould, English, Mahogany, Pattern, Wall, Maritime
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative factory mould. An English, mahogany and other wood pattern part, ideal for wall mounting or maritime tack and dating to the 20th century. Of unusual, industrial interest to the keen collector Displays a desirable aged patina commensurate with age Mahogany displays grain interest Vibrant red, hemispherical pattern adds further appeal A pair of cylindrical posts could make an ideal maritime rope...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

First Edition a Song of the English by Rudyard Kipling
Located in New York, NY
First edition a song of The English by Rudyard Kipling. Original blue cloth with front cover pictorially stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. edition of illustrated work by Robi...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large 1950's Philips' Hanging Globe
By Philips
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb decorators' interior design piece, this very large hanging globe made by the Philips' company in the 1950's hangs from a brass chain, the ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Georgian Pearlware Treaty of Paris Commemorative Pottery Jug 1814
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Georgian pearlware pottery jug commemorating the Treaty of Paris on 30th May, 1814. The Treaty of Paris ended the Napoleonic wars between France and Great Britain, Russia, A...
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1810s George III Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pearlware

Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867.
Located in London, GB
Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867. Serial number: 4757. Circular base marked: UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE - R & J BECK LONDON In original fitted ca...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Leather Giraffe 20th Century, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb leather giraffe from England from the 20th century from the 50's Very nice giraffe in superb condition which has a very beautiful patina. The bl...
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Ceramic Golf Cruet Set, Crown Devon
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ceramic Novelty Golf Condiment Set. Fielding's Crown Devon golf cruet set, the carry handle in the shape of a golfer in plus fours and cap carrying a bag of golf clubs over his shoul...
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1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Hardy Split Cane Fishing Rod, The Perfection
By Hardy Bros.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The "Perfection" Hardy Palakona Fishing Rod. A beautifully 2 piece 8'6" split cane fly fishing rod by Hardy of Alnwick. The rod is in very good condition with the registration number...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bamboo

James Paine – Plans, Elevations and Section of Noblemen and Gentlemen's Houses
Located in Middletown, NY
A fine FIRST EDITION ELEPHANT FOLIO of Jame's Paine monumental work: Plans, Elevations and Section of Noblemen and Gentlemen's Houses, and also of Stabling, Bridges, Public and Priv...
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Mid-18th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Art Deco Vintage Cord and Bakelite Handbag, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this wonderfully stylish English ladies handbag made from cord with a butterscotch coloured catalin Bakelite clasp. This is a totally authentic bag...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton Our most magnificent and rare globes were a pair of 24-inch Newton globes. These too were updated in 1852 (terre...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Huge 19th Century Moose Mount
Located in Lymington, GB
A huge, 19th century taxidermy moose mount, on its original wooden shield. The moose is in excellent condition and has been professionally and sympathetically restored. The moose has...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Animal Skin

English Titled 18th c Lady with Coat of Arms Portrait Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century English noblewoman in a gold gilt ornate period frame. Lovely detail and color, coat of arms in corner. Unsigned. Without the frame the painting itself measures 29 inche...
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1790s George III Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood, Canvas

Antique George V Period Sterling Silver 'Aladdin's Lamp' Lighter, 1920
By John Collard Vickery
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1920 by John Collard Vickery, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter is modelled to look like an...
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1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

1949s Antique Northele Nautical Ship Project by Berthon Boats Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Northele is a sloop, length 14 m, made by Berthon Boats in Lymington Dorset in 1949 on shipyard project. Measures: 103.5 x 61.3 (H) cm, inches 40.74 x 24.13 (H). Project coming from ...
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1940s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Book, The Story of British Sporting Prints, English, Limited Run, 1929
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage book, The Story of British Sporting Prints by Captain Frank Siltzer. An English, hard bound reference book of engravings, da...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of London, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circa 1850. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Superior length telescope with appealing finish and personal inscription Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Silvered brass presents bright, reflective tones Bright objective with large 55mm diameter — some marks to lens edge Front element protected by sliding sun shade Removable dust cover encloses the element when not in use Primary barrel dressed distinctively in a later, quality faux crocodile cover...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

5 volumes. Picturesque Europe
Located in New York, NY
5 volumes. Picturesque Europe. Bound in full black calf with gilt tooled and embossed cover. Gilt-tooling on spines with red and green calf labels. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers....
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Mid-18th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Fouque, De La Motte: 'Rackham, Arthur', Undine, Limited Signed Edition, 1909
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Fouque, De La Motte: (Rackham, Arthur). Title: Undine. Publisher: London: William Heinmann, 1909. Description: Limited signed edition. 1 ...
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Early 1900s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

19th Century dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century dinner gong, having acorn finials above the turned frame supporting the large brass gong. All raised on shaped feet. Dimensions Height 48.5 Inches Width 28.5 Inches Dept...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Victorian Period Unusual Sterling Silver-Mounted Cut Crystal Match Striker
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, unusual sterling silver-mounted cut crystal match striker, having a full sterling silver match cup/holder, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1895, John Grins...
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1890s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Live And Let Die First Edition by Ian Fleming 1954
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A first edition, second impression Ian Fleming 'Live and Let Die' as part of the James Bond series. Original dust jacket. Origin: English Date: 1954 Item Number: 1001255
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Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Geoffrey Bennison Master Decorator by Gillian Newberry and Sir John Richardson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Geoffrey Bennison Master Decorator by Gillian Newberry and Sir John Richardson hardcover book.Extremely rare, limited edition, collectible out of print.The first monograph on the wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Monington and Weston Piano in Mahogany and Macassar Ebony
Located in Leeds, GB
Mid-Century Modern style, 1956, Monington and Weston upright piano. Cabinet made from a contrasting mahogany and macassar ebony case. Piano exempl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Macassar, Mahogany

Sweden & Norway – Antique Map of Scandinavia with Stockholm Inset, 1865
Located in Langweer, NL
Sweden & Norway – Antique Map of Scandinavia with Stockholm Inset, 1865 This finely detailed antique map titled Sweden & Norway (Scandinavia) offers a comprehensive 19th-century vie...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Brass Table Vesta with Novelty Enameled Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique brass table vesta or nib holder decorated with a novelty black enamel figure of a boy diving on the ground dating from the 19th ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Enamel

Christopher Dresser "Studies in Design"
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
This is the original and complete edition of the Classic. Contains all 60 plates.
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1870s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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