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Place of Origin: British
John Locke, Essay Concerning Human Understanding, 3 Volumes 1798 and 1801
Located in Morristown, NJ
(3) Vols., John Locke, Esq. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding; with Thoughts on the Conduct of the Understanding. Printed for Mundell & Son and J. Mundell, 1798 (Vol. I) and 17...
Category
1790s George III Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Silver Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Hallmarked Silver Golf Ball.
An unusual silver golf ball, made by Chantry Silversmiths with a filled center and hallmarked Sheffield 1995. The dimple ...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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
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
4 Vols Antique Botany Books, Flowers of Modern Voyages, English, Georgian, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique botany books, the Flowers of Modern Voyages by William Adams. An English language botany record with maps, dating to th...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
English 1920s Gaff Cutter Four Sail Pond Yacht on Stand with Solid Hull
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Gaff Cutter pond yacht from circa 1920, with solid hull and four sails. Step into the serene world of vintage nautical elegance with this English Gaff Cutter pond yacht fr...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Dunhill Wooden Table Top Cigarette Dispenser
By Dunhill
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table top cigarette dispenser was made by the renowned Dunhill firm of England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The dispenser is co...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
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
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
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
Wallace Collection Catalogues. Furniture With Historical Notes and Illus. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Wallace Collection Catalogues. Furniture. Text with Historical Notes and Illustrations by F.J.B. Watson. 1s Ed hardcover Published by William Clowes for the Trustees Wallace Collecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
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
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
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
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
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
English 1920s George V Period Gaff Cutter Pond Yacht with Red Sails
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George V period Gaff Cutter pond yacht from circa 1920 with red sails on custom base. This elegant English George V period Gaff Cutter pond yacht, dating back to circa 192...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, 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...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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
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
Antique Vintage Wooden Stag Antler Horn Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 1899
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Speckled Honey Toned Malacca Lady's or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality Stick with Tau shaped Grip with plain silver mount ending with its original bi-metal (br...
Category
Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
The Poetical Works of John Keats
Located in Middletown, NY
A lovely small edition of the works of one of the great Romantic poets, with a lovely binding signed by Riviere & Son.
Keats, John: The Poetical Works of John Keats; Reprinted from ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Charles DICKENS. David Copperfield. FIRST EDITION IN MONTHLY PARTS A PERFECT SET
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: The Personal History of David Copperfield. (20 Parts in 19).
PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, May 1849 - November 1850.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST ...
Category
1840s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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, 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
Rudyard KIPLING. Plain Tales From The Hills. THIRD EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Plain Tales From The Hills.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1890.
DESCRIPTION: THIRD EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., inscribed on the titl...
Category
1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Wall Mounted Brass Eagle Head on Oak Plaque Holding a Dinner Gong by Wm. Tonks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Arts and Crafts period "Dinner Gong" by William Tonks & Sons (stamped on back). A well-cast brass or bronze eagle head mounted on an oak plaque of shield form and holding a s...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rudyard KIPLING. Many Inventions. 1893 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Many Inventions.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1893.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., signed by Kipling on the title-page under h...
Category
1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
British United Vickers VC10 Model Airplane, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A rare 1960's scale model of a Vickers VC10 in British United Airways livery mounted on original stand and with original wooden case.
The Vickers VC10 wa...
Category
1960s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
In the Form of a smoking Gentleman.
Hat Hinges open, the hollow body to hold a coil wick
with threads through the gentlemans mouth ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
Gaff Cutter English 1920s Four Sail Pond Yacht on Stand with Solid Hull
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Gaff Cutter pond yacht from circa 1920, with solid hull. Step back in time to the George V period with this elegant English Gaff Cutter pond yacht, a remarkable creation f...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico map. Printed by Fisher, Son & Co. of London in 1838. As found framed condition. Map has not been examined outside of th...
Category
1830s American Classical Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Charles II Carved Crest Of The Arms Of Westminster School
Located in Essex, MA
A large crest with shell and scroll carved frame enclosing an azure ground with gilded coat of arms featuring a cross with four birds over lions and fleur de lis and Tudor roses. Onl...
Category
1670s Baroque Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Located in Middletown, NY
The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer;
Edited From Numerous Manuscripts By The Rev. Walter W. Skeat
Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1920
8vo, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (190 x 133 mm); pp xxi...
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Late 18th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Pair of Antique Leather Riding Boots
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair of antique English leather riding boots with their original hardwood trees. Both boots are decorated with gold lettering, advertising Peal & Co. (later applied)
Peal manufactu...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
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...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Located in Lomita, CA
Form and function make this piece of furniture unique. If a piece of furniture could be clever, this desk, bench, altar, pew, would go to the head of the Sunday School class. It is v...
Category
Late 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Burl
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....
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Edwardian Diminutive Post Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The oak box with brass Royal Georgian plaque on top, pick up times on the front. The brass lock and key affixed to the door.
Category
Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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
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
Early 20th Century English Solitaire Game Board
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Solitaire Game Board
A nice example of an early 20th century English wooden solitaire game board with stone coloured playing balls. With a deep natural p...
Category
1920s Early Victorian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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
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