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Antique French Onyx and Champlevé Ename Holy Water Font Stoop, 19th Century

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  • Antique French Onyx and Cloisonne' Ename Holy Water Font Stoop 19thC
    Located in London, GB
    This is a beautiful large antique onyx, cloisonne' enamel decorated wall hanging holy water stoop, Circa 1880 in date. The shaped marble surround is mounted on a gilt ormolu base...
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    Antique 1880s French Religious Items

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  • Antique French Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Pin Tray, 19th Century
    Located in London, GB
    A really beautiful French ormolu, champlevé enamel and Sèvres Porcelain pin tray, circa 1880 in date. The ormolu and champleve border is set with a charming hand painted winged ch...
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    Antique 1880s French Porcelain

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  • Antique Teak and Brass Set 4ft 8-Spoke Ships Wheel, 19th Century
    Located in London, GB
    This is an elegant and large antique Victorian teak and brass set ships wheel, circa 1880 in date. This splendid nautical collectable features eight stylish turn king cylindrical spokes ending in handles, and is made from beautiful high-quality solid teak which displays a gorgeous and prominent patina. It has wonderful brass mounts around the circumference on both sides as well as on the hub, which add an extra touch of luxury and redefined style to the entire piece. It is in truly excellent condition and highly decorative, making it perfect as a sumptuous home wall decor...
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    Antique 1880s English Victorian Nautical Objects

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    Brass

  • Antique Chinese Silver & Malacca Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
    Located in London, GB
    This is a beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver pommel and Malacca walking stick, circa 1880 in date. This decorative walking cane features an exquisite Chinese silver pomme...
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    Antique 1880s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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  • Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Silver Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
    Located in London, GB
    This is a beautiful antique gentleman's Napoleon Bonaparte silver plate pommel and ebonzed walking stick, circa 1840 in date. This novelty walking stick reflecting the Napoleonic Wars and the Cult of Napoleon Bonaparte, the pommel features a hinged cover enclosing a sprung mechanism revealing Napoleon rising from his coffin, dressed in full military uniform and in iconic pose, inscribed "Il N’est Plus" (He is no longer), with a hardwood cane. Add an extravagant element to your daily life with this wonderful walking cane. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 86 x Width 35 x Depth 35 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches Walking Stick used by many people to facilitate balancing while walking. Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes, and can be sought by collectors. The walking stick has also historically been known to be used as a defensive or offensive weapon, and may conceal a knife or sword as in swordsticks. Around the 17th or 18th century, a stout rigid stick took over from the sword as an essential part of the European gentleman's wardrobe, used primarily as a walking stick. In addition to its value as a decorative accessory, it also continued to fulfill some of the function of the sword as a weapon. The standard cane was rattan with a rounded metal grip. There were very often made of malacca (rattan stems) and showed the patina of age. Types of walking sticks: Ashplant — an Irish walking stick made from the ash tree Devil's walking stick — made from Hercules plant Shooting stick — it can fold out into a single-legged seat Supplejack — made from a tropical American vine, also serves as a cane Penang lawyer — made from Licuala. After the bark was removed with only a piece of glass, the stick was straightened by fire and polished. The fictional Dr. Mortimer owned one of these in The Hound of the Baskervilles Makila (or makhila) — Basque walking stick or Staff, usually made from medlar wood. It often features a gold or silver foot and handle, which may conceal a steel blade. The Makila's elaborate engravings are actually carved into the living wood, then allowed to heal before harvesting. Kebbie — a rough Scottish walking stick...
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    Antique 1840s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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    Silver

  • Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
    Located in London, GB
    This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff & Fils, circa 1880. The case is inlaid and crossbanded with floral marquetry an...
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    Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments

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