Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Bausch and Lomb jug handle microscope. This microscope has three objectives. The microscope is 4.25 inches deep, 7 inches wide and 13 inches tall. This...

Four Wooden Badminton Rackets. A nice set of four early 20th century wooden badminton rackets. The racquets have the original red and white stringing and leather butt caps, Although...

Brass Bausch and Lomb microscope. There is a patent date of Jan. 5, 1915 on this. This microscope has three objectives. The stage has an adj...

Brass Bausch and Lomb microscope. This microscope has two objectives. The box this is in may not be the correct one. The dimensions listed a...

Bausch and Lomb polarizing petrographic microscope. This microscope has three objectives and a rotating stage. The dimensions listed are for the box. T...

George V Royal British officers dress sword from the early 20th century. This sword has an engraved blade and the original polish. There is no makers mark ...

Early-20th century lithograph by E. Wessel, circa 1914 A rare example of an early 20th century lithograph print, depicting a collection of what can only be referred to as “the sinis...

Rare Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection We are proud to offer a wonderful collection of early 20th Century Schoenhut German Humpty Dumpty toy collection, handmade from various materials. This collection includes 2 clowns, a ring master, 2 ladders, 6 stools, 2 chairs, a horse, a donkey and a poodle. It’s rare to find such a vast collection in close to untouched condition. Size in inches: Figures: H 9” x W 4” x D 2”, horses: H 9” x W 2.5” x D 2.5”, poodle: H 5” x W 7” x D 2.5” Ladders H 12” x W 2” x D 0.3”, chairs: H 5” x W 3” x D 3”, stools: H 2.5” x W 2.5” x D 2.5” Origin: German Period: 1910-1920 Material: Wood, cotton and fur Condition: These items are completely solid in structure and form if not a bit worn due to its age and natural use. For the age of these items these examples are in close to unused condition and have obviously been very well taken care of. The horses necks are loose in stability but firmly in place. Wear around the stools is also present. With light fading and chips across all the items as you would expect from toys that are over 100 years old. Close up photos have been supplied to illustrate these points so please observe carefully and propose questions to us if needed. History: Albert Schoenhut, a German immigrant, began producing piano toys in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1872. Thereafter, Schoenhut's toy production expanded to include dolls, dollhouses, blocks, and other wooden toys. In 1903, the firm applied for a patent for a clown toy that would become one of the most popular American toys of all time. By 1904, the company was producing the Humpty Dumpty Circus in great numbers. The circus, at that time, included the clown, elephant, white horse, poodle, and hobo. Humpty Dumpty success The Humpty Dumpty Circus was a great hit. The circus personal grew over the years to include a Lady Circus Rider, Lady Acrobat, Ringmaster, Gent Acrobat, Negro Dude (a minstrel), Chinese Acrobat, and a Lion Tamer. Animals included an Alligator, Brown Bear, Polar Bear, Buffalo, Bulldog, Burro, Arabian Camel, Bactrian Camel, Cat, Cow, Deer, Donkey, Elephant, Giraffe, Gazelle, Goat, Goose, Gorilla, Hippopotamus, Brown Horse, White horse, hyena, Kangaroo, Leopard, Lion, Monkey, Ostrich, Pig, Poodle, Rabbit, Rhinoceros, Sea Lion, Sheep, Tiger, Wolf, Zebra, and a Zebu. The 1906 "Everybody's Magazine" ad shown above illustrates some of the performers available at that time. Most early animals had glass eyes which were all changed to a hand painted eye by the 1920s. Even the painted eyes were changed to a decaled eye in many animals as another cost savings measure. Over the years, the Schoenhut company made many other wooden toys including wooden doll houses...

Early 20th century French mannequin legs We are proud to offer a genuine set of early 20th century hand carved wooden French mannequin legs. In the form...

English Victorian "Fishpond" wooden parlour game We are proud to offer a Victorian English parlour game, in untouched condition still placed in its sliding top wooden box. It is eas...

Early 20th century terracotta German policeman tobacco jar We are proud to offer a unique and highly collectable one-off example of an early 20th century terracotta tobacco jar...

Antique mahogany golf ball display cabinet. A Victorian wall display cabinet with a display of 19 golf balls. The cabinet is with a single glazed door and a black background. The ba...