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Place of Origin: British
Antique Lapis Lazuli Blue John Amethyst Lady's Walking Stick Wooden Parts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & rare example of a Lapis Lazuli Ball Grip Handle removed from an early Walking Cane with a wide Sterling Silver collar, with part of the original, which is in Partridge ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hand-held bearing compass. An English, oak, marine navigation aid with Sestrel dial, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
A fascinating maritime set
Displays a desirable aged patina
Oak handle and walnut deck box...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Framed British Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
With the inscription 'Virtus Incendit Vires' which translates to Virtues kindles strength. Hand painted in a frame. Michael Kittredge Collection.
Category
1830s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Perfect for bird ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Harry Vardon Golf Plaque
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique bronze plaque of Harry Vardon.
A rare, MARKES, cast bronze plaque of the Champion Golfer Harry Vardon. The impressive and well known figure of Va...
Category
20th Century Sporting Art British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Golf Engraving, Henry Callender ESQ, Golf Mezzotint
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf mezzotint of 'Henry Callender Esq' (Captain of the society of Golfers at Blackheath) after Lemuel Francis Abbott (1760-1803).
Henry Callend...
Category
1810s Sporting Art Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Victorian Oak Floor Standing Dinner Gong & Striker 1870
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century oak floor-standing dinner gong and striker, dating from the Aesthetic Movement period. English - Circa 1870.
The gong frame is made in solid oak. The pediment is affix...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Telescopic Gilded Stirup Cup In Leather Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Collapsable Travel, Campaign Cup In Leather Case.
A high-quality telescopic cup (beaker) with plated exterior and a guilded interior. The cup is made up of a four graduated rings, in...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Nickel
Very Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Jockey Hitching Post
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th century cast iron equine hitching post in the form of a jock-ey. The jockey is classically dressed in the 19th century riding attire, com-prising of a black riding hat, red jacket and cream jodhpurs. The jockey is poised on a moulded blue plinth...
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Canterbury Cathedral: First Edition, The Antiquities Of Canterbury By Somner
Located in Dover, Kent
An extremely rare first edition: William Somner, The antiquities of Canterbury. Or a survey of that ancient citie, with the suburbs, and cathedrall. Containing principally matters of...
Category
17th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
19th Century Brass Telescope by Broadhurst and Clarkson
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century brass three draw telescope by 'Broadhust and Clarkson, London’, circa 1880. This stunning piece is of exceptional quality, fully restored and with excellent ...
Category
19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Split Cane, Hardy Fly Fishing Rod, Featherweight Perfection.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Two Piece Hardy Bros. Split Cane Fly Rod, Featherweight Perfection.
The Hardy 'Featherweight' is a split cane Palakona 2-piece rod made by Hardy's of Alnwick. The rod is in g...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bamboo
Large, Art Deco, Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
By Henry Perkins & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Large, Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London, 1931, Henry Perkins and Sons - makers. Measures 2 3/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Dark sp...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Life & Explorations of Dr Livingstone Book, African Travel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Life & Explorations of Dr. Livingstone. An English language African travel and history book, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1875.
A Victorian p...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Late 19th century oak dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
late 19th-century oak framed dinner gong the arched top with turned supports surrounding the original brass gong. To the openwork stretcher with scrolling decoration, on trestle base...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
1931 The Iliad and The Odyssey
By Homer, Alexander Pope
Located in Bath, GB
A fine, limited edition set of Pope's translation of the Iliad and the Odyssey with excellent provenance.
Limited edition, With Homer numbered 1051 and The Iliad numbered 1196. With text in both Latin and Greek. The Nonesuch Press specialised in limited edition and private press. They were founded by Francis Meynell, his second wife Vera Mendel and their friend David Garnett. Their aspiration was for their publications to be aligned with the same aesthetic standards as the private press movement. They were unusual as they used a small Albion press...
Category
1930s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rustic English Wooden Barrel with Metal Straps from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming English wooden barrel from the late 19th century showcases rustic elegance with its sturdy construction. Likely crafted from vertical wooden slats, possibly oak, this b...
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
20th Century G Lines Rocking Horse
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th Century Lines Brothers tri-ang dapple grey rocking horse is a classic children’s toy from the early 1900s. Lines Brothers was a British toy manu...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tulipwood, Paint
Antique Scottish History Book, Tales of a Grandfather, Walter Scott, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique compendium book of Scottish history, Tales of a Grandfather by Walter Scott. An English language, hard bound title, printed in E...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Musgrave Type Saddle Rack & Saddle
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Cast Iron Saddle Rack With Leather 'Camelot' Saddle.
A decorative display of a Musgrave & Co. type cast iron saddle rack with oak covers and a Batchelors of Epping 'Camelot' ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Silver Horse Head Ebonized Walking Cane Stick 21st Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic vintage horse head sterling silver topped walking stick bearing London assay marks for 2012 and the malers mark of the renowned silversmith Comyns of London Ltd.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1 Volume. Bronte, Emily. Wuthering Heights.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Bronte, Emily. Wuthering Heights. With 16 coloured illustrations by Percy Tarrant. Bound in full blue calf by Riviere, all edges gilt, raised b...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
English Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Leather and Camphor Wood, circa 1820
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome medium-sized British officer's military Campaign camphor trunk or chest of brass-bound and studded leather over camphor wood, circa 1820.
Manufactured by the British East India...
Category
Early 19th Century Campaign Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rider's British Merlin 1774 + The Court and City Register
Located in Middletown, NY
Rider, Cardanus
Rider's British Merlin 1774 + The Court and City Register
London: R. and M. Brown / Company of Stationers & J. Jolliffe, G. Woodfall, an...
Category
18th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Stunning Collection of 19th Century Wooden Exercise Clubs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare collection of antique inlaid exercise clubs of various sizes from 22.5” tall to 15.5 “ high. 5” to 3” diameter
A type of exercise equipment used for strength and mobility tr...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Two Volume Set, First (Thus) Edition, 1790
By Daniel Defoe
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Defoe, Daniel. The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner: Who lived eight & twenty years all alone in an un-inhabited Island on the Coast of America, near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but himself. With An Account how he was at last as strangely deliver’d by Pyrates. Written by himself. Vol I. [With:] The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; being The Second and Last Part of his Life, And of the Strange Surprizing Account of his Travels Round three parts of the Globe. Written by Himself. Vol II. [With:] George Chalmer's "Life of Daniel Defoe". London: John Stockdale, 1790. First (Thus) Edition. Two Volumes, Octavo. Illustrated with engraved frontispieces, vignette title pages, and full-page illustrations by Thomas Stothard, engraved by Meland. Rebound in full calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, blind embossing to the front and rear panels, marbled endpapers, and a new archival slipcase.
Presented is the first (thus) edition of John Stockdale’s 1790 edition of Daniel Defoe’s classic tale of adventure. This two volume edition is beautifully illustrated with engraved frontispieces, vignette title pages, and twelve full-page illustrations by Thomas Stothard and engraved by Meland. It is presented here rebound in full brown and tan calf, with intricate blind embossing to the front and back panels, raised bands, gilt tooling and gilt titles to the spine.
Defoe’s first long work of fiction, The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe introduced two of the most-enduring characters in English literature, Robinson Crusoe and Friday. Defoe based part of Robinson Crusoe on the real-life experiences of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor...
Category
1790s Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Art Nouveau Pewter & Cabochon Tree Ring Stand Holder By G L Connell London
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Norwich, GB
A lovely Art Nouveau pewter & cabochon tree ring stand. William Hutton for G L Connell, London. Circa 1900.
The stand is of triangular obelisk form with applied turquoise cabochon t...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pewter
Vintage Ski Photography, Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'A Courageous Jump'
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
This Item is not mounted.
Vintage Ski photography, antique Alpine Ski photograph.
'A COURAGEOUS JUMP', a new mounted black and white photograph...
Category
1930s Sporting Art Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Triple Tiered Silver Smokers Compendium by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Northampton, GB
Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
From our Silver collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Solid Silver Triple Tiered Smokers Compendium. The Silver Smokers Co...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Shakespeare. The Comedy of Errors - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 81-82.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William.
TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Comedy of Errors) - page 81-82.
PUBLISHER: London: Printed for H. Herringman, E. Brewster and R. Bentle...
Category
1680s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sailing Ship Model of "HMS Victory, 1805"
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A Magnificent Carved Wooden Ship Model of HMS Victory, 1805
This exquisite 20th-century wooden ship model is a stunning replica of the iconic HMS Victory, the flagship of Lord Nelso...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Large Foxed Mercury Mirror Witches Hanging Ball Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A larger than the normal witches mercury mirror ball, with a beautiful time worn oxidisation to the interior. Thick hand blown glass with a simple steel hanging hoop, turn off the ce...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1924 JAQUES OF LONDON MAHJONG SET 144 TiLES
By Jaques of London
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Vintage Mahjong Set.
Complete with a full bovine bone and bamboo tiles. Each tile is approximately 1/3 bone...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British marching or sighting compass of brass with original leather case from World War I - made for military and civilian use.
A handsome piece of militaria and a fine me...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Cigarette / Small Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite shagreen cigar case with silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes.
Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the retail sho...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shagreen
A Very Fine Large 20th Century Taxidermy Stags Head
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 20th Century beautifully detailed taxidermy stags head of large proportions mounted on a well figured oak shield plaque.
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Fully Fitted Games Compendium Chess Draughts Etc 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian mahogany games compendium, circa 1860 in date.
The hinged lid reveals fitted compartments, the interior with a lift-out tray fitted with boxwoo...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Hunting Whip With Gold Mounts
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Edwardian Hunting Riding Whip, Riding Crop, Antler Handle.
An old stag horn handled riding crop made by Callow, 17 Mount St, London. The hunting crop shaft is covered with braided le...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Leather
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
Early Twentieth Century Alligator Stick / Umbrella Stand
Located in London, GB
A rare alligator stick or umbrella stand , the skin forming a really pleasing bow shape, the back with cut out hand aperture to wooden board.
Attributed to Roland Ward
Early Twe...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alligator
The Microcosm of London; or London in Miniature
Located in Middletown, NY
ROWLANDSON'S FIRST and most famous color-plate book. FIRST EDITION, in 3 volumes, with 104 brilliantly-colored acquaint plates.
London: 1808-1810, Large 4to; 13 x 10 7/16 in. (330 ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
A Rare 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian "Trophy" Centerpiece
By Elkington Mason & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl.
Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason & Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works.
The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth.
Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect & esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson & Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.”
These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1950s Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet with Seventeen Charms
Located in Haarlem, NL
This English 1950s heavy sterling silver bracelet has 17 large three-dimensional charms and opens or closes with a heart shaped padlock on a little safety chain.
Some of the charms have moving or opening parts.
The windmill really turns, the lid of the beer mug opens, the ship opens up, the leaves on the orange are separate from the orange, the bellow bellows, the treasury chest opens, the corn has loose leaves and the scissors 'cut'.
Three of them are European solid silver pendants:
the acorn (Italy 925)
the long pendant (sword Dutch 835, used from 1906-1953)
the German beer mug...
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1950s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oscar Wilde, the Sphinx, First Edition, 1894, Illustrated by Charles Rickets
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WILDE, Oscar.
TITLE: The Sphinx.
PUBLISHER: London: Elkin Mathews & John Lane at The Sign of The Bodley Head, 1894.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8-1/2" x 7",...
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1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Original Antique Map of the American State of Maine, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Maine
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cervantes, Miguel de — Don Quixote — 4 volume set
Located in Middletown, NY
4 vols.; 8vo, 6 1/2 x 4 in. (165 x 102 mm) , vol. 1: (6), xl, 293; vol. 2: (1), 314; vol. 3: 910, xi, 331; vol. 4: 91), 322. With 28 copperplate engravings designed by F. Hayman and engraved by G. V. Neist; all are signed by both artist and engraver; all have “Vol” and “p.” indications, except those for Vol. I., which have “p." indications only. Three-quarter tan calf binding with marbled paper, all edges stained yellow, gilt title, decorations and raised bands on spine. The antique bindings...
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Late 18th Century Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Climber
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage style photography, framed alpine ski photograph, Opps!.
'OPPS!', a modern framed and mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Th...
Category
1930s Sporting Art Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1920’s Era Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Art deco style ships telegraph by English maker Chadburns. Twin face design with 2 handles. The faceplates display forward and astern commands dead slow, half and full. There is an a...
Category
1920s Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Royal Doulton Kingsware Lemonade Jug with Golf Scene
By Royal Doulton
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton Kingsware Lemonade jug.
A Royal Doulton "Airbrush Brown" Kingsware lemonade jug with a golf scene by Charles Crombie in relief. ...
Category
1930s Sporting Art Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Ship Propeller Display, English Bronze, Oak, Maritime, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage ship propeller display. An English, bronze and oak decorative four-blade maritime mount, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Of great proportion and superb decorative appeal
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
Polished bronze blades present wonderful golden tonality
Propeller blades ringing...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne, Illustrated by Ernest Shepard, First Ed., 1927
By A.A. Milne
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Milne, A. A. Now We Are Six. London: Methuen & Co., 1927. First Edition. Illustrated by Ernest Shepard. Octavo. In the publisher's original red leatherette boards, stamped in gilt, with new joints and linings, and presented with a new archival ¼ cloth slipcase.
Presented is the first edition of A. A. Milne’s iconic children’s poems, Now We Are Six. This collection of verses was published by Methuen & Co, in London in 1927. It is presented here in the publisher’s original gilt-stamped red leatherette boards, with new joints and linings, and filled with E. H. Shepard’s charming illustrations. The book is now protected in a custom, archival red cloth slipcase with gilt stamped inlays...
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1920s Edwardian Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel with a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel, supported on a solid brass tripod s...
Category
1780s Georgian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Original Antique Map of the American State of California ( Southern Part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of California ( Southern part )
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
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Early 1900s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Descent in Powder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'DESCENT IN POWDER', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium synthetic glass. Black & white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge, so please do check out our other ski photos...
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1930s Sporting Art Vintage British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Wood
Antique Punch Book, Almanac Compendium, English, Humour, Illustrated, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Punch's almanac compendium for 1848-1887. An English, bound illustrated annual set, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Established in 1841, Punch ma...
Category
1880s Late Victorian Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile, Paper
Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York
By John Bliss & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer By John Bliss and Co, New York. No.3068
Two day marine chromometer by John Bliss and Co housed in a beautiful three tier brass bound box with brass carrying handles to the sides, brass push button knob opening to a third tier. The box has a wonderful rich patina and retains it’s original solid brass Tipsy key.
The movement is housed within a gimballed brass surround which is stamped H.M.I and marked with the ordnance arrow
The high quality 56 hour chain fusee movement has full brass plates joined by four ringed pillars, an Earnshaw-type spring detent escapement with maintaining power, split bi-metallic balance and cylindrical shaped temperature compensation weights, polished steel helical balance and faceted endstone.
The silvered dial signed ‘John Bliss & Co, New York No 3068 with subsidiary dial below XII for ‘state of wind’ and subsidiary seconds dial above the VI, original ‘blued’ steel hands. C.1890
John Bliss & Co worked at 128 Front Street, New York between 1880 and 1929 and then 84 Pearl Street, New York from 1934 to 1939. Front Street runs from the Brooklyn Bridge to Hudson Ave. and Navy Street, close to the Docks area. On the death of John Bliss, his sons John and George carried on the business. Their chronometers were placed 3rd, 6th and 8th at the Washington Observatory Trials in 1886. They became suppliers to the US Navy and also made meteorological instruments and devised an original way of making mainsprings. Many of their movements were supplied by makers in England, particularly Victor Kullberg.
Category
1890s Antique British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Jaques Croquet Mallets
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Pair of John Jaques Association Croquet Mallets.
A pair of usable Jaques Boxwood croquet mallets, with ebony alignment lines, octagonal ash handles (which helps a player 'feel' the a...
Category
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Boxwood, Ash
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