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Shakespeare. The London Prodigal - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 217-218
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The London Prodigal) - page 217-218. PUBLISHER: London: Printed for H. Herringman, E. Brewster and R. Bentley, 1685. DESCRIPTION: THE FOURTH FOLIO. 217-218p., correctly-incorrectly numbered, 1 leaf extracted from the fourth folio, 13-3/4" x 9", good margins. CONDITION: A VERY GOOD leaf...
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1680s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century English Molding Plane
Located in High Point, NC
19th century molding plane made from beech wood. The plane is stamped with the name MIKE. Imagine the moldings this plane was used to make.....
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19th Century Industrial Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Izaak Walton, Complete Angler & Lives of John Donne - First John Major Editions
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WALTON, Izaak. TITLE: The Complete Angler - WITH - The Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, George Herbert, and Robert Sanderson. ...
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1820s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Coronation Plate Queen Elizabeth II June 2nd 1953 Burleigh Ware Burslem England
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Coronation Plate Queen Elizabeth II June 2nd 1953 Burleigh Ware Burslem England. Beautiful plate commemorating the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen E...
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Late 20th Century Elizabethan British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Ayres, Philip, Emblems of Love, 1750, in a Fine Full Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: AYRES, Philip. Title: Emblems of Love. In Four Languages. Dedicated to the Ladys. Publisher: London: for John Wren Bookseller & Binder at ye Bible & Crown near Great T...
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1750s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Peanut Box by S J Rose & Son
By S.J. Rose & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, collectable vintage English 9 karat yellow gold box; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This impressive vintage English 9 karat yellow gold box has been realistically modelled in the form of a peanut shell or monkey nut. The body of this antique gold box...
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1960s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Hardy Fishing Fly & Spinning Rod, The NAAF
By Hardy Bros.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Four Piece Travelling Hardy Fishing Rod, N.A.A.F. A rare Hardy Palakona combined Fly and Spinning rod in original Hardy Bros. canvas bag. The Palakona 4-...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bamboo

Vintage 1948 Sterling Silver 'Tennis' Presentation Trophy
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage George VI English cast sterling silver presentation trophy in the form of a tennis player; an addition to our diverse presentation silverware collection. This fine vintage George VI cast sterling silver presentation piece has a circular waisted form to a circular domed spreading base. The surface of the cup is plain and unembellished. This vintage tennis trophy...
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1940s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Gentleman's Walking Stick, English, Bentwood, Brass, Cane, Country House
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gentleman's walking stick. An English, bentwood hazel and brass cane, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Superb craftsmanship with a tactile and visual appeal Displays a desirable aged patina and pleasingly weathered Striking brass wolf...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Pair Of Cricket Leg Guards, Herbert Sutcliffe
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Herbert Sutcliffe Cricket Pads. A pair of Mid-20th century white cricket pads in good condition with leather securing straps. The rear of the pads...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas

English Royal Navy Leather Gun Charge Carrier with Coat of Arms, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Royal navy leather gun charge carrier with a centered coat of arms depicting lion and unicorn and the original tacked leather handle, Mid-19th...
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1840s William IV Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paint

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...
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Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Long Nose Golf Club By Jamie Anderson Of St Andrews
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique, Scared Head , Long Nose Golf Club by J. Anderson. An elegant scared head long nose play club by Jamie Anderson of St Andrews. This great looking club is also known as a driv...
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1860s Sporting Art Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

Antique Coaching Road Map, Devon, English, Regional Cartography, Georgian, 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coaching road map of Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. Fascinating 18th century hig...
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Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Lithography Map, Isle of Thanet, Kent, English, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of The Isle of Thanet in Kent. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb litho...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Victorian Miniature Mahogany Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive And Charming Mid 19th Century Mahogany Miniature Centre Table, With Tilting Top Over Turned Central Support And Triform Base With Elegant Scrolling Feet. There is ofte...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

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...
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Sterling Silver Teddy Bear Baby Rattle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The perfect baby gift! A sterling silver teddy bear baby rattle. A well designed and lovely piece, whether used or for decor. A small ring allows one to add a ribbon - he, she, th...
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20th Century Victorian British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

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...
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Mid-19th Century William IV Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cricket Vesta Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Golf / Cricket Bakelite Vesta Case. A rare Victorian vesta case, match safe with striker. The case made in the style of a book with embossed golf and...
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20th Century Sporting Art British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Evelyn Waugh, the Ordeal of Gilbert Pinford First Edition Presentation Copy 1957
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WAUGH, Evelyn. TITLE: The Ordeal Of Gilbert Pinford A Conversation Piece. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1957. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., inscribed on the front blank endleaf "Dear Miss. Case with respectful sentiments from Evelyn Waugh...
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1950s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare Bookends, Humanized Ravens Carved in Wood Glass Eyes Enigmatic & Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Antique enigmatic Bookends, Humanized Ravens, Carved in Wood with Glass Eyes It has a cylinder-shaped iron counterweight inside the books, to guarantee its stability. Very special, they could be unique pieces or very difficult to find. They are old.19th century or earlier Bookends. Humanized ravens, carved in wood with glass eyes An iron cylinder is embedded inside the book as a counterweight. They are exceptional pieces, they could be unique They have the magnetism, of the mystery, of the enigmatic. They are very special Anthropomorphic figures in the shape of a Raven, leaning on a stack of old books also carved in wood and polychrome Enigmatic and overwhelming figures. They retain the smell of old books and wood. I can imagine them in any old library...
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19th Century Other Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Baines Football Trade Card, Hunslet Celtic, Play The Game
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Baines football trade card, Hunslet Celtic, Play The Game. A rare circular football trade card in the shape of a leather football ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on to produce not only football cards...
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1920s Sporting Art Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Hidcote the Garden and Lawrence Johnston, National Trust Book
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Title: HIDCOTE THE GARDEN AND LAWRENCE JOHNSTON. Published by The National Trust, 2007. Hardcover with jacket. Often described as “the most beautiful garden in England,” Hidcote is...
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Early 2000s International Style British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

First Century of English Porcelain by Binns, 1906, in a Beautiful Binding!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Binns, W. Moore Title: The first century of English porcelain. Publisher: London: Hurst & Blackett, Ltd., 1906. 1 volume, small folio, 1...
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Early 1900s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Oak framed dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak-framed floor-standing diner gong and beater, the carved crest flanked by turned finials raised on carved pillars and turned stretcher below. Raised on scrolling legs. Dimensions ...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Antique Brass Salmon Fishing Reel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A beautiful salmon fishing reel by Cummings of Bishop Auckland. This brass or gun metal reel is a very nice original example with the original coating. ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

(KYD) - DICKENS - Will Fern (from The Chimes) - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: Will Fern (from The Chimes) PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTION: ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, ...
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1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham
Located in Pewsey, GB
A 19th Century Mahogany stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham, South Castle Street, Liverpool . "Keen and Frodsham" refers to a partnership between renowned clockmaker Henry Frodsha...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fine display ...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Raiders of the Lost Ark
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for Steven Spielberg's 1981 blockbuster adventure film starring Harrison Ford. This poster is the rare Review style poster it is in excellent condition ...
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1980s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Gutta Percha Golf Ball, Mesh Pattern
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Unnamed Mesh Pattern Gutty Golf Ball. A moulded solid square mesh patterned gutta percha golf ball in used condition. The 1890's Gutty ball still has the lots of the original white p...
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1850s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rubber

Dickens, Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, First Edition in 19 Parts
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Life and Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby. (20 Parts in 19). PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1838. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION IN TH...
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1830s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 20th century barbers point of sale hair comb and brush
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century barbers point of sale hair comb and brush We share what we love, and we love this rare example of an oversized point of sale barbers hair...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic, Wood

Volumes. Blanchard Jerrold, The Life of Napoleon III.
Located in New York, NY
4 Volumes. Blanchard Jerrold, The Life of Napoleon 111. Bound in 3/4 green morocco, linen boards, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt panels, illustrated with front...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Vintage Brewer's Thermometer, Dairy, Scientific Instrument, Zeal of London, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage brewer's thermometer. An English, cased brew or dairy scientific instrument by GH Zeal of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating sheathed thermometer Displays a desirable aged patina Wooden case with beveled CAP in dark caramel hues Long glass...
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Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Antique Arch Colonel Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
St. Mungo's 'Arch Colonel' Rubber Core Golf Ball. An unusual patterned rubber core golf ball in reasonable condition manufactured by St. Mungo Manufacturing Co. of America, Newark, N...
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Early 20th Century Victorian British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rubber

MERCEDES BENZ 1966 Royal London Radiator Grill Petrol Lighter In Lacquered Steel
By MERCEDES BENZ
Located in Miami, FL
Table petrol lighter designed by Mercedes Benz. This is a beautiful petrol desk lighter, in mint never used condition and in the original box. The unusual lighter was created for th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Enamel, Steel

Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon on Cast Iron Carriage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered English Victorian brass ornamental signal cannon on cast iron carriage; with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; fine...
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

1907-1917 The Waverley Novels
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Bath, GB
A complete set of Sir Walter Scott's famous Waverley Novels, handsomely bound in half morocco bindings. A set, complete in twenty-four volumes, in half morocco bindings. Top edge gil...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mint Condition Silver King Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Mint Condition Silver King Golf Ball. This is an exceptional golf ball in mint condition, never been used and still wrapped in its original wrap...
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1910s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rubber

Four Ladies Cigarette Cards by Ogdens
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ogden Tab Cigarette Cards Of Ladies Golfers. The four Ogden Tab Cigarette cards are of two lady golfers, Miss Issette Pearson and Miss Armstrong. The Ogden's cigarette cards are with...
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Early 1900s Sporting Art Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Steel Shafted Tom Morris Golf Club, St Andrews
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Steel Shafted Tom Morris Golf Club. An early steel shafted golf club, No. 7 iron, stamped Tom Morris, St Andrews. The club head has a curved hollowed back and is stamped 'Walker Cup...
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1940s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary Architecture, Collectible Book in Ghost Carry Case
By Phaidon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture is a global survey of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture from around the world. Organized geographically and...
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21st Century and Contemporary International Style British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Wall Mounted Calipers from the Ross Optical Company London
Located in London, GB
A set of graduated calipers from the Ross of London optical company, mounted on a later wall hanging backboard. Each caliper with various markings. Ross of London was a maker o...
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Early 20th Century Industrial British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Vintage Uc Golf Scorer
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Golf Scorer. A rare Golf scorer," THE U.C. GOLF SCORE RECORDER", with scoring facility for Stroke play or Match play. The front with image of a golfer about to tee off. His c...
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1920s Sporting Art Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
Massive late 19th century copper and brass ship's lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s ma...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

Lucy & Stephen Hawking. George's Secret Key to the Universe, 1st Ed, Signed
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: HAWKING, Lucy & Stephen. Title: George's Secret Key To The Universe. Publisher: London: Doubleday, 2007. Description: first London edition...
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Early 2000s British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Greene, Graham, Travels with My Aunt, 'First Edition - Presentation Copy - 1969'
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Greene, Graham. Title: Travels With My Aunt. Publisher: London: The Bodley Head, 1969. Description: first edition presentation copy. 1 vol., inscribed on the title-page "With thanks for everything from Graham Greene...
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1960s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

English Silver Plated Bronze Barometer Covered with Hand-Sewn Leather
Located in Marbella, ES
English Silver Plated Bronze Barometer Covered with Hand-Sewn Leather
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Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Bronze

Antique Ice Skate Blade File
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Ice Skate File. An unusual hand held ice skate blade file. The body of this sharpening tool is made of cast iron and painted black, althoug...
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1890s Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Match Striker on Sterling Silver Base
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted crystal match striker, Birmingha,. England, year-hallmarked for 1911, Mappin and Webb - makers. Measures 4 1/2 inches high x 3 3/4 inches di...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass bankers balance scale from the 19th century. Born in England during the 19th century, this elegant brass bankers scale features a centra...
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19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

R. H. Elkin - Old Dutch Nursery Rhymes - 1st Ed in English - in an Onlay Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: ELKIN, R. H. (translator) - Rontgen, J. (tunes by) - H. Willebeek Le Mair - (illustrator). TITLE: Old Dutch Nursery Rhymes. PUBLISHER: London: Augener, Ltd., 1917. ...
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1910s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

A historically important Victorian silver tea and coffee set
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A historically important Victorian silver tea and coffee set, presented to Francis Pettit-Smith, inventor of the screw propellor, in 1856, comprising a coffee pot, a tea pot, a cream...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Venice Art Book, Illustrated, Travel, Edwardian, Reginald Barratt, 1907
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique copy of Venice, an illustrated art and travel book featuring the work of renowned British artist Reginald Barratt ARWS, published by Chatto & Windus, Londo...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1950s Carved Wooden print Block by Pauline Jacobsen Christian Soul
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Original 1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved lime wood then used for printing. Exceptionally well carved. The artist would often u...
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Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

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 an iron ax-shaped blade.
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20th Century Northern Renaissance British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Percy Bysshe Shelley, Hellas, a Lyrical Drama, First Edition 1822 the Huth Copy
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe. Title: Hellas. A Lyrical Drama. Publisher: London: Charles and James Ollier, 1822. Description: first edition the Huth copy. 1 vol., a large ...
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1820s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

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