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Style: Victorian
Antique billiard snooker pool table in stock inlaid marquetry
Located in Radstock, GB
A fabulous full size 12ft x 6ft mahogany and ebony marquetry billiard table, English circa 1875. The side frame is embellished with decorative marquetry roundels and flowing symmetrical fauna of Boxwood and Amboyna, the cushions sides follow this repeating marquetry pattern on a smaller scale with further ebony roundels. The bold gadrooned legs are complimented with scroll brackets and fitted with a vine leaf marquetry motif within a diamond of walnut and Amboyna. Made by Cox & Yeman of London. The table has been tastefully restored by hand with English handmade cotton nets, cushion rubbers, leathers and cloth. Mr Henry Cox and Mr Edward Yeman joined forces at some time in the 1850s to form their own billiard table company, It would appear that Mr Cox was already building tables but needed the expertise of Mr Yeman and his sister who were trained by Burroughes and Watts stuffing cushions and making Holland covers respectively. By 1864 they were fully fledged manufacturers of billiard tables and supplied specially made competition tables for the 1866 Oxford vs Cambridge match, Dufton’s ‘Great Handicap’ and the hotly contested Roberts and Cook championships. By 1873 the company was located at 184 Brompton Road and listed over fifty titled gentleman as customers including: The Duke of Richmond, The Duke of Wellington, the Earl of Jersey, the Nwab Nizam of Bengal, H.M. the King of Siam...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Amboyna

Victorian Daily Prayer Book in Hebrew "Tephilath of Israel" w/ Carved Bone Cover
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique prayer book in Hebrew ("Tephilath Israel" meaning "Prayer of Israel") published in Vienna in 1894 by Jos. Schlesinger. The book is made with a binding of celluloid over cloth...
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1890s Austrian Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Rosewood Wooden Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with an elegant decoratively carved classical Cow Horn L shaped handle above a finely repousse chased gold plated collar with a cartouche engraved with H C. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin Condition: Good condition with nice patination, few small character dents to gilt mounts, complete with its original firm fitting solid steel and polished brass ferrule which is slightly worn. Nice straight stick in wonderful condition. Length: 32.75" (89cm) Width of handle: 4.25" (10.75cms). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door Shipping offered by Seller. *TIP: When deciding to purchase a Walking Stick on-line, always check the dimensions especially its length. Many antique sticks...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 26 English Victorian Composite Croquet Balls with Varied Colorful Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of 26 English composite croquet balls dates back to the Victorian era (19th century), reflecting the refined recreational culture of the time. Crafted in England, each ball ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Boxwood, Pine

Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
Located in London, GB
Victorian cased taxidermy of a pheasant amongst natural Habitat. Dimension: H 55.5 x W 80 x D 23 cm.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Feathers, Animal Skin

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1952 and done in the Late Victorian ...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand carved coquille nut egg box. Beautiful carving, great patina, unscrews at center to open. The original use was a flea trap, things were d...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Opera Monocular, German, Brass, Leather, Viewing Scope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique opera monocular. A German, brass and leather cased viewing scope, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charming and petite, with a useful origina...
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20th Century German Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

26 Vol. Leatherbound Complete Set-The Novels And Tales Of Robert Louis Stevenson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charles Scribner's, New York, from late 1800's to early 1900's. Bound in blue leather and cloth boards with blue and red spines. 8 3/8" H x 5 3/4" W...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Crucifix Cross Cast Iron Garden Architectural Chapel Church Cemetery #2
Located in Tyler, TX
TALL Antique French Cast Iron Cross Crucifix~~Chapel Church Garden Architectural Yard Cemetery Prayer Room Wall Hanging~~c. 1890s Fab...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century English Walnut Miniature Chiffonier
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming 19th century Victorian walnut miniature walnut chiffonier having mirrored back to superstructure over shaped top and three cupboard doors with mirrored panels (This most unusual piece was almost certainly made originally as a travelling salesman...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th century pietra dura brooch, circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This superb quality mid 19th century Pietra dura brooch is a very fine example decorated with a complicated and detailed display of cut flowers which include turquoise blue forget-me...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Antique Book in Case, Hillingdon Hall or the Cockney Squire, English, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased copy of Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire. An English language novel published in the Victorian era, this edition dated 1888. Originally written in 1845...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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 English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Crams Imperial World Globe Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16 Manufactured by George F Cram Co. Indiana, U.S.A
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Inlaid Music Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian rectangular inlaid music box.  
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

FiNE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET & CHESSBOARD IN ROMAN HORSE INLAID BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 Victorian Walnut and Oak Chessboard set complete with Staunton chess pie...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Boxwood, Oak, Walnut

Early American Cast Iron and Maple Bible / Dictionary Stand Adjustable
Located in Germantown, MD
Early American Adjustable Cast Iron and Maple Bible / Dictionary Stand. Measures 16" in width, 16" in depth and stands 40" tall. (Highest height)
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Large Victorian Magnifying or Looking Glass, Made from Mahogany Wood all in origianal condition. Known as a gallery glass it allows gentle magnification of items from variable...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Era Miniature Croquet Set
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm.
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

'Bibliomania or Book Madness' by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1842
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE EDITION hardback copy of ‘Bibliomania or Book Madness; A Bibliographical Romance. Illustrated with Cuts’, by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, D.D. New and Improve...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Book of Baronial Halls Volume 1, Reference, English, Mid Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique book, The Baronial Halls of England Volume 1. An English language reference guide, dated to the mid Victorian period, published 1858. Full title: The Baronia...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleve...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Slate

Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
A magnificent quality six bell and drum cylinder music box made by Charles Lecoultre of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1870. The fully serviced musical movement features a central drum an...
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1870s Swiss Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Victorian Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English (Scottish) Victorian brass tabletop telescope with 3 legged iron base.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
By Rudolf Scheer & Söhne
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of exquisite decorative brown leather riding boots made by Austrian Imperial shoemaker Scheer - Purveyor of the imperial and royal court of the Austrian and Hungarian empire. ...
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1890s Austrian Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

19th Century Victorian Freight Carriage with Oak Top, circa.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian freight truck used to transport feed to local dairies, this metal carriage has a solid oak top, original wheels and tilt lever, later sign written for ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Condensed History of the Mexican War by McKay, Hungerford, & Murphy, First Ed.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
McKay, William, Daniel E. Hungerford, and Charles J. Murphy. Condensed History of the Mexican War and its Glorious Results...Also Reminiscences of the War. New York: John E. Cohen, 1...
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Early 1900s American Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Billiard Snooker or Life Pool Scoring Board London
Located in Radstock, GB
A beautiful mahogany framed scoring cabinet by Cox & Yeman circa 1890, featuring hand painted sliding panels ,revolving numbers and a central slate panel....
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1890s English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand carved coquille nut egg box. Beautiful carving, great patina, unscrews at center to open. The original use was a flea trap, things were d...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 3 Italian 19th century Marionettes A fantastic set of 3 19th century hand crafted marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, han...
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19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Vintage Victorian Wicker Fisherman's Basket Creel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A vintage Victorian wicker fishing creel An attractive age darkened wicker square fishing creel, the creel stands on stumpy wooden legs and...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker

American Victorian Metal Stereoscope
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Victorian-style wood and etched metal stereoscope.(PRICED EACH)
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century half mode of steam ship New York
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century half model of the steam ship "New York", originally called "City of New York", British built for the Inman line launched on the 15th March 1888. Cir...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

England 1900 Victorian Large Army Officer Travel Chest in Leather and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A British military officer chest. Exceptional rectangular British military officer's travel trunk chest, superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beautifully patinated antique leather ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Nicholas Nickleby 1839 Chapman & Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Nicholas Nickeby was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1839 in the period Victorian style with etchings by Hablot Knight...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique French Velocipede Horse Tricycle by Jean Louis Gourdoux for Jugnet
By Jean Louis Gourdoux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully detailed, antique, French, velocipede or toy tricycle featuring the body of a carved walnut horse with steel face plate on spoke wheels and ho...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865
Located in London, GB
A rare and spectacular grand format four overture cylinder music box made by the prestigious firm of Nicole Freres in Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1865. Musically sumptuous, visually st...
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1860s Swiss Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Russian Wall Relief, Icon in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small yet heavy wall relief - Russian icon in cast bronze. It depicts a seated Virgin Mary holding a very young Jesus and an Angel holding a crucifix. It w...
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19th Century Russian Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa 1880, a travel chess set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood

Antique Book, The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, English, Novel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan. An English, bound and illustrated novel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A Christian allegory - and never out of print - The Pilgrim's Progress was written in the 17th century and is considered as the first novel written in English. Initially written when John Bunyan (1628 - 1688) was in prison for holding mass outside of the Church of England's purview, it was finished in two volumes and later translated into over 200 languages, including Dutch, German and Swedish. Victorian period reprint of the original 17th century volumes Displaying a desirable aged patina and in lightly time-worn, intact order Tastefully bound in dark green Morocco with gilt lettering and textured fore edge...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique sterling silver and wood gavel or auction hammer. The gavel is engraved with Judge's name and is a commemorative hammer or gavel for the years of service of the judge. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Set Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Spoons Feodosii Pekin Moscow
By Feodosii Ivanovich Pekin
Located in Portland, OR
A very good set of five antique Imperial Russian silver-gilt & cloisonne spoons, Moscow, circa 1899. The spoons having silver-gilt to the interior of ...
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1890s Russian Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, J Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, enamelled metal and brass scientific instrument by J. Swift & Son of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Presen...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Feathered Flame: Taxidermy Ruddy Shelduck on Sleek Black Base
Located in New York, NY
This stunning taxidermy Ruddy Shelduck, also known as the Brahminy Duck, is expertly mounted on a custom black base, showcasing its natural elegance and distinctive warm reddish-brow...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Feathers

Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Little Dorrit 1857 Chapman & Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st edition book titled Little Dorrit was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1857 in the period Victorian style with etchings by Hablot Knight Browne...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Victorian Rose Cut Garnets Bohemian Bangle Bracelet 19th Century
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Collectors item an antique Bohemian garnets bangel bracelet. Daisy cluster and in its original case. With loads of hand rose cut garnets, none is missing The rose cut creates glitter...
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19th Century European Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Antique 6 Bell Music Box with Enamel Bee Strikers by Karrer, c. 1875
Located in London, GB
A lovely quality antique music box made by Karrer of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1875. The fully serviced musical movement features a highly attractive arrangement of 6 individually e...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Ovoid Clock Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy Display Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ovoid clock dome. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy display showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Fascinating form, useful for hosti...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Book, The Life of Charles Dickens, Biography, English, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster. An English language biographical account of the Victorian author, dating to the late 19th century, published c...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 20th Century English Postal Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely crafted Early 20th Century English postal scale is a striking example of the functional yet elegant design typical of the period. The scale is mounted on a polished woode...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Specimen Display Dome, English Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique specimen display dome. An English, glass and ebonised pine taxidermy showcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Appealingly tall example, with a ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Pine

American Victorian Scale and Height Measure
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian standing scale with mahogany center post and brass weight and height measure with platform base on wheels (signed FAIRBANKS)
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Continental 800 Standard Silver Purse, late 19th-early 20th century
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental 800 standard silver purse, late 19th-early 20th century. Reticulated entwined leaves & flowers supporting the woven silver mech bag with suede liner. Contains and as foun...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Striking Beauty: Mounted Pied Crow Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
Bring a touch of exotic intrigue to your collection with this striking mounted pied crow taxidermy. Known for its bold black and white plumage and sharp intelligence, the pied crow i...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Feathers, Wood

Antique North America Map, USA, Canada, Mexico, Cartography, Colton, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique North America map. A USA, framed lithography atlas engraving of the continent by JH Colton, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1860. Fascinating, large framed map...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Our Mutual Friend 1865 Chapman & Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Our Mutual Friend was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1865 in the period Victorian style with etchings by Hablot Knight Browne...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

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