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We absolutely love this decorative trunk from England! Bound in perfectly worn dark leather and adorned with brass studs in swirling patterns. The lock is in working condition and includes one key. A pair of simple handles on each side make it easy to carry even when filled. The interior is lined with a faded red fabric and is fixed with leather cording to support the lid. Both decorative and functional, this unique petite trunk...

Original oil on canvas painted panels form this impressive baroque style folding screen from the early 1900's. A city street scene with horse drawn carriage and lady walking along si...

This is a large antique gentleman's travel case. An English, leather luxury suitcase by Harrods, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A delightfully robust and usable luxury...

Two matching (one right hand, one left hand), fine Georgian design spiral design library steps with turned hand pole support, column decoration and inset leather treads. We are curr...

A fine pair of English 9" terrestrial and celestial globes, each with engraved meridian rings, resting in mahogany stands with turned stretchers, both signed by the maker Wm. Bardin ...

Early 20th C painted library ladders. 1920. Dimensions when closed. 22 inches (56 cms) Wide 6 inches (15 cms) Deep 103 inches (262 cms) High.  

A three-panelled feature screen in patinated brass, inspired by one of the iconic bridges which cross the River Tyne. Hand crafted in the North to order. Custom sizes and finishes ar...

A large late 19th-century camphor wood brass-bound travelling campaign trunk with brass mounts and brass carrying handles. It features a warm, rich colour and patina, suitable for us...

Margit Wittig's triptych blackened metal screen/ room divider features hand-crafted sculptural elements. These pieces can rotate allowing the collector to create varying levels of op...

Edwardian veneered satinwood, beveled glass and oriental silk dressing screen.

Georgian style brass bound mahogany turf, or Irish peat buckets. The tapered swirling moulded sides have polished brass bands and faceted and twist g...

Leather cricket kit bag, England, 1920s. For decorative purposes or window dressings Measures: 93 cm W x 26 cm D x 28 cm H (36,61 in W x 10,23 in D x 11,02 in H ).

English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base....

British Campaign water proof leather traveling trunk with leather fitted interior compartment, brass banding mounts, Royal coat of arms brass plate, brass side handles, and retains t...

Wood architecturable foldable step ladder. Made in England. Circa Circa 1910s - 1930s Beautiful piece in great condition. Perfect addition to a home library. Dimensions Closed: W 2...

Vintage Leather and Canvas Field Boots. A wonderful pair of juniors or Ladies riding boots. The boots are made of stiff canvas with tan leather tri...

These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood. Each stylised pelican has been well hand carved in a dark hardwood and stands on a base f...

Antique English military metal trunk with brass latch on custom iron base. Trunk shows evidence of daily, loss of paint, adds to the overall authenticity of the trunk.

Antique early-20th century British made crocodile overnight travel case, with original cotton lining and small document holder on the inside. The case is oozing style and elegance, t...

This 19th-century English pine and iron-bound shipping trunk dates to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870. It features a superb presentation that highlights its distinctive and vers...

A fine rare example of an 18 inch diameter terrestrial globe on mahogany stand with brass meridian and paper horizon ring depicting months and zodiac signs, The round title cartouche...

Most unusual Early 19th Century painted wood and tole birdhouse in the form of a Palladian villa, the lattice work top over five story arched and arcaded facade, each "window" with p...

A handsome mid brown leather attaché case, circa 1925. With lovely quality brass locks and original Rexine leather cloth lining to the interior. This case is not initialled. Dimensi...

This is a small antique picnic case. An English, leather suitcase by John Pound & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Delightfully distinctive colours to this charmin...

G.F. Cruchley (UK, 1796-1880) London ca 1850 A magnificent pair of terrestrial and celestial globes. Equatorial table engraved with the signs of the zodiac and resting on 3 mahogany molded feet held by a compass at the spacer. With graduated brass meridian circles and time clocks. The terrestrial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchley's new terrestrial globe from the most recent and best authorities. Exhibiting the discoveries in equatorial Africa, north pole. And the new settlements and divisions in Australia, New Zealand, Californa, Texas, &c. London. Sold by Gould and Porter opticians 181 strand WC. The celestial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchleys new celestial globe on which is accurately laid down the whole of the stars and nebule contained in the astronomical catalogue of the Reverend Mr. Wollaston F.R.S. Also from the authorities Flamstead, De La Caille, Hevellus, Bradley, Herschel, Maskelyne, &c. Ands the limits of each constellation determined by a boundary line. London, published by G.F. Cruchley, map-seller & globe maker, 81 Fleet street. Signed: CRUCHLEY in London England, circa 1850 H. 125 cm Diam. 53 cm (21 inches) Diam. 25 cm compasses The two spheres are in a perfect state of freshness and are perfectly legible. The condition of both the globes is very good. There have been some professional repairs to some damaged gores. The Terrestrial globe in good conserved and legible condition, it has areas of rubbing, retouching, and slight discoloration. The Celestial globe is also in good conserved and legible condition with areas of rubbing, retouching and slight discoloration. The gores themselves have been cleaned and revarnished. The splendid mahogany legs and moulded feet are in first class condition. Each globe consists of 12 hand coloured copper engraved gores over a paper-maché hollow core, made up of two hemispheres joined at the equator and covered with a layer of plaster. There are paper horizon rings, made up of a series of concentric circles, displaying the months of the year, the signs of the zodiac and wind directions. THE TERRESTRIAL GLOBE. The globe provides much detailed information, and was accurate up to the date of production, which in this case is the mid-19th century. It shows the latest discoveries and developments that had taken place. It displays names and territories that were once familiar to the people of the age, 150 years into the future! In Asia for example, there are places like ‘Little Bucharia’, ‘Little and Greater Tartary’, ‘Russia in Asia.’ Undoubtedly, the continent that has changed more than any other is Africa. So many African countries that we know and recognise now, had different, perhaps more ‘Colonial’ names more than a century and a half ago. There was ‘Nubia’ (Sudan/Egypt), ‘Abbyssinia’ (Ethiopia), ‘Cape Colony’ (South Africa), ‘Dahomey’ (Benin) but to name a few. Australia was a little over 50 years away from its union via ‘Federation’ in 1901. This brought about the Commonwealth of Australia. However, in 1850 they were six separate British selfserving colonies, ruled directly from England. In North America, both Los Angeles and San Francisco are incorporated as cities into California - as it becomes the 31st U.S. state. Much of mid-western and western USA were known as ‘The Western Territory’ & ‘The Missouri Territory’, Florida was still refered to as ‘East & West Florida’. Canada was split into ‘Canada East’ & ‘Canada West.’ Canada East was primarily (for historical reasons) French-speaking, and Canada West primarily Englishspeaking. Much of Western Canada remained unexplored and undeveloped. In Europe, there was still the ‘Russian Empire’, the ‘Ottoman Empire’, the ‘AustroHungarian Empire’, and the German ‘Prussian Empire.’ THE CELESTIAL GLOBE. The Celestial Globe displays the stars, the constellations, clusters and nebulae in a beautiful and well thought out manner. Mythical figures and signs of the zodiac are seen. The equinoctial and solistitial colures are graduated in degrees. Although the colour is somewhat muted, it takes nothing away from the overall beauty and the undoubted aesthetic qualities of the globe. Historically, globes are among the most ancient scientific instruments known to man. They can be dated back over two millennia, and are still manufactured to this day. The earliest tradition of globe making is mainly concerned with celestial globes – man...

Liberty and Co. A Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts walnut three fold screen with pink roses and green leaf decoration to the upper three stain glass panels. See Liberty's Furniture 1875...

British 17th century bible box - early oak with beautiful carvings. Six solid wood slab sides. Bought in the north of England. #5329.

This is a charming pair of vintage bookends, featuring beautifully carved barn owls, crafted in appealing English oak, circa 1970. This decorative book rest combines warm caramel ton...

ABOUT Antique English military boot field small trunk. Leather with brass accents, brass locks and brass feet. Stamped "Sole Leather" in front. Original travel sticker on one side. ...

An English Turn of the Century leather trunk from circa 1900 with brass accents, lateral handles and monogram. This English Turn of the Century leather trunk, dating back to circa 19...

This is an antique fireside pole screen. An English, rosewood and needlepoint tapestry adjustable shield, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Excellent William IV craftsman...

Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of oil lamps by Davey & Co London Ltd. Made from brass and bevelled glass, with a faceted panel in the back to reflect the light, these lamps were...

This exquisite circa 1850 English four-panel folding screen is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship and artistry. Folding screens, originally popularized in ancient China for displaying fine art, became highly sought-after in Europe for their functionality and decorative appeal. Crafted from durable mahogany wood, the frame features clean lines complemented by hand-carved spindles at the top, a hallmark of the era's design aesthetic. Square mirrors beneath the spindles add both practicality, allowing for dressing or spatial enhancement, and elegance. The true highlight of this screen lies in its hand-painted oil canvases, inspired by the style of renowned wildlife artist John James Audubon. Each panel showcases a different avian scene with remarkable attention to detail. The first panel depicts herons in a serene riverbed setting, their long legs and intricate feathers rendered with lifelike precision. The second panel features a pair of flamingos wading in a tropical landscape, their pale pink hues contrasting beautifully against muted grays and greens. The third panel captures egrets surrounded by cattails and grasses, their graceful forms echoing the natural curves of their surroundings. Above these larger panels, smaller square panels depict eastern bluebirds...

English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak 3 fold screen with stained and leaded glass panels.

John and William Cary Updated by George and John Cary Terrestrial Globe London, 1840 lb 22 (kg 10) Slight surface abrasions due to use. A small crack on the horizon circle. The globe rests in its original Dutch style stand with four supporting turned wood columns. It measures 26 in in height x 23.6 in in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 18 in; 66 cm in height x 60 cm in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 45.72 cm. The 18 inch...

Antique travelling bag covered in blue leather. With gold-plated brass metal fittings on the edges, corners and zips. The structure is reinforced with studs all round, giving it robu...

Antique suitcase in grey sheet metal. Structure reinforced by angle brackets and steel rivets painted black, characteristic of mid-20th century models. The piece is fitted with gold-...

18th Century twelve inch New British Terrestrial Globe by W&S Jones, dated to 1800. With description reading ‘Representing the Accurate Positions of the Principal Known Places of the...

A large late 19th-century camphor wood brass-bound travelling campaign trunk with brass mounts and carrying handles. It features a warm, rich colour and patina, suitable for use as a...

Petite but packed with character, history, and mystery, this early 20th-century English Edwardian leather suitcase is a rare find. Its unusually small size suggests it may have been a child’s trunk...

Set of two polished zinc cabin travel trunks / coffee tables by Mossman, England, 1930s They have gilt patinated iron locks, iron bindings and one has rubber handles, the other one ...

Fine set of Georgian library or bedside steps of very dense Cuban mahogany with stunning graining, original gilt lacquer brass carrying handles, and three steps, standing on shaped a...

An English leather over camphor wood trunk with brass studs from the mid-19th century. This English rectangular brass bound trunk features two latera...

English mahogany three-tiered bed steps with tooled green leather, hinged fitted interior compartments, and terminating on turned bulbous ringed legs, Early 19th century.

We are  delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upho...

Nathaniel Hill Pocket globe London, 1754 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes. The sphere measures 2.6 in (6.8 cm) in diameter whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.4 cm) in diameter. lb 0.24 (kg 0.11) The globe is made up of twelve printed paper gores aligned and glued to the sphere. In the North Pacific Ocean there is a scroll with the inscription: A New terrestrial Globe by Nath. Hill, 1754. The celestial globe is depicted on the inside of the box. On the terrestrial globe much of central and southern Africa is empty. North America bears only the name of some British colonies. It shows California as a peninsula and the northwest coast of America as "unknown parts" (Alaska is not described and is only partially delineated; it would become part of the United States in 1867). The route of Admiral Anson is traced (1740) and the trade winds are indicated by arrows. Australia, still named New Holland (the new name would be introduced in 1829), is part of the west coast. (See Van der Krogt, P., Old Globes in the Netherlands, Utrecht 1984, p. 146 and Van der Krogt, P. - Dekker, E., Globes from the Western World, London 1993, p. 115.) Nathaniel Hill (London, news from 1746 to 1768) had impeccable professional credentials: he had done his apprenticeship with Richard Cushee, who at the time was carrying out surveying work for John Senex's Surrey map...

Ebonized Library Steps 3 step library steps

A pair of reclaimed Ashford black marble obelisks salvaged from an ex UK private collection. This pair of matching Grand Tour style obelisks are inlaid with an array of beautifully ...

The pair of recumbent lions facing towards each other.

Collection of vintage luggage, a set of four English travel cases. English, 20th Century Green: height 18cm, width 67cm, depth 38cm. Tan: height...

A 20th Century articulated pine wood screen, with each panel designed to move, transforming a simple screen into a work of art. An exceptional addition to both modern and classic int...

An early 20th century vanity set. Including sewing items, clothes brushes, perfume bottles, a vanity mirror, pedicure set, nail buffer and more. All origin...

20th Century antique round library ladder hand made in mahogany wood. Solid wood covered with beige leather at the four-stage with a long turned handle. Very stable and robust. Rare ...

Beautiful ash library staircase, with many details. The steps are very stable in use due to the construction and the long handle. Perfectly suited for everyday use and multiple purpo...

Incredible large English Regency antique cellarette wine cooler in a blonde light color wood, beautifully grained, having carved paw feet and or...

A fine vintage ormolu mounted terrestrial library globe, dating from the second half of the 20th Century. The globe is raised on a highly decorative walnut tripod stand which is fit...

This English turn-of-the-century four-panel leather screen from circa 1900 is a statement of antique craftsmanship and classic elegance. Each panel is covered in hand-dyed leather in...

English Regency mahogany metamorphic library table/steps with hinged top & lion finial on a scrolled base. (with registry tag for J. Brodey, Bristo...

Elegant 19th century bird cage with Chinese decoration Very beautiful unique bird cage with a superb base Atypical piece with an Asian influence, but also elements of the Renaissan...

An Important Pair of Late Georgian Period Patinated Bronze Mounted Torchères An exceptional pair of flamed mahogany torchères standing over 6 feet tall, with extensive patinated bro...