1880s More Furniture and Collectibles

From Wikipedia: “A THEODOLITE is a precision optical instrument for measuring angles between designated visible points in the horizontal and vertical planes. The traditional use has been for land...

This 1882 map presents a meticulously detailed representation of the continent of Asia, a testament to the cartographic skills of the era. Published as a part of 'Comprehensive Atlas...

A small antique notebook. At the front cover is a hand painted medallion depicting the Palais Bourse building, the Paris stock exchange. Surrounded wi...

This map, titled "Turkey in Asia," is another detailed illustration from the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son. It showcases the vastness of the Asian territories of the Ottoman Empire, sp...

A Vintage Brass and Bound Canvas Travel Steamer Trunk A very useful decorative suitcase or travel trunk, it is lined in checked paper fabric, it has a fitted section inside with 2 r...

This 19th-century map from the atlas published by Blackie and Son in 1882 is titled "SYRIA (NORTH DIVISION)" and covers the northern part of Syria, capturing its geographical and adm...

This exquisite map, hailing from the year 1882, is a remarkable historical cartographic artifact, which was included as part of the prestigious 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of ...

This map, extracted from the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son, presents the North Circumpolar Regions in a projection centered on the North Pole, offering a unique view of the Arctic territories. The map's radial lines emanate from the pole, focusing on the northernmost parts of continents and the intricate archipelagos that are scattered across the Arctic Ocean. The territories of Canada, Greenland, Northern Europe, Russia, and the northern extremities of Asia are portrayed with careful detail, highlighting the geography known to Victorian explorers. Notably, the map's color palette is subdued, with the cold regions depicted in pale hues, while coastlines and political boundaries are traced in warmer tones, providing a stark contrast that emphasizes the frigid environment. The map likely served purposes both educational and navigational, capturing the extent of polar exploration at the time. Names of seas, straits, and islands honor explorers and patrons of the age of Arctic exploration, and the map also hints at the incomplete knowledge of the era, with some areas less detailed than others, reflecting the limits of exploration and cartographic knowledge of the Arctic region at that time. Moreover, the map includes longitudinal and latitudinal markers, which would have been crucial for navigation and expedition planning. The inclusion of such detail illustrates the growing interest in polar exploration during the late 19th century...

Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth, of fine workmanship dated 1882, length 12 cm - inches 4.8. The tooth depicts: 6 whalers in rowboat trying to harpoon a whale and whal...

Charles Bevan attributed. An Aesthetic Movement oak towel rail the three rails in a crucifix form with fine chamfering and ebonized dot banded inlay to ...

This historical map from the 1882 atlas published by Blackie & Son is a comprehensive depiction of Persia (modern-day Iran), Afghanistan, and Baluchistan (the region that includes pa...

Arts and Crafts Copper and Iron Umbrella Stand An unusual and attractive piece, the copper receptacle is decorated with Stylised flowers in the Arts and Crafts style and it sits in ...

A 5ft wide cast iron antique half tester bed with half-round canopy supported by tall back posts. The attractive castings have been accentuated...

Great map of Pennsylvania Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston Published By A & C Black, Edinburgh. Original colour Unframed. Repair to a minor tear on bottom edge.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of original Asprey London Alligator / Crocodile brown leather bookends circa 1880 A tru...

The 'World of Mercator's Projection' is a map with a stunning portrayal of global geography and maritime navigation from an era steeped in exploration and discovery. With meticulous detail and precision, this map showcases the world's continents on Mercator's famous projection, capturing the essence of a bygone era's cartographic expertise. Illustrating the courses of chief ocean currents and key navigation tracks between major ports, this map doesn't just depict landmasses but also reveals the vital maritime routes that shaped global trade and exploration. Each line and curve represents the pathways of ancient voyages and modern seafaring, connecting distant shores and continents. Crafted with the precision characteristic of Mercator's projection, this map offers a unique perspective on how sailors and explorers navigated the world's vast oceans. It stands as a testament to the artistry and scientific ingenuity of cartographers of that time, showcasing their commitment to accurate representation amid the challenges of mapping a spherical world on a flat surface. This map isn't just a historical document; it's a captivating piece of cartographic art...

AUTHOR: PARDOE, Julia. TITLE: The Court And Reign Of Francis The First King Of France. PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1887 DESCRIPTION: 3 vols., 8-3/4" x 5-7/8", num...

This stunning 1882 'Antique Map of The World in Hemispheres' showcases an exquisite blend of cartographic precision and artistic elegance. Crafted under the watchful eye of W.G. Blac...

Embark on a historical odyssey with an original Antique Map of Italy from the esteemed 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' meticulously crafted in 1882. This captivatin...

A five volume leather bound set titled "Beacon Lights of History" by John Lord published in New York in 1884 by Fords, Howard and Hulbert profiling various historical luminaries from...

Embark on a historical voyage with an original Antique Map of Spain and Portugal from the esteemed 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' meticulously crafted in 1882. Thi...

Explore the Heart of Europe with the 'Central Europe' Map, Featuring Principal Railways and Political Boundaries! This map offers a captivating view of the dynamic landscapes and pol...

Embark on an enthralling journey with an original Antique Map of European Russia from the esteemed 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' meticulously crafted in 1882. Thi...

Embark on a captivating journey through the southern part of Italy with an original Antique Map from the esteemed 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' meticulously craft...

Step into history with an authentic Antique Map of The German Empire (East Sheet) from the esteemed 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' meticulously crafted in 1882. Th...

Step into the past with an original Antique Map of The Austrian Empire from the esteemed 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' meticulously crafted in 1882. This intricat...

Discover 'The British Islands and The North Sea' Map with Insets of Orkney, Shetland, and Channel Islands! This captivating original antique map offers a detailed view of the British...

Transport yourself to the heart of history with an original Antique Map of The German Empire (west sheet) from 'The Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' meticulously craf...

Sheridan, Philip Henry. Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan, General United States Army. New York: Charles L. Webster & Company, 1888. First Edition. Two Volumes. Rebound in green quar...

"The Antique Map of Europe from 'The Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' published in 1882 by Blackie & Son, is a testament to meticulous cartography and scholarly preci...

Embark on a historical journey with an original Antique Map of Switzerland from the renowned 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World...

Embark on a Journey Through the Southern Part of 'England and Wales' with this Exquisite Antique Map! This map provides a vivid portrayal of the captivating landscapes and cultural h...

Beautiful antique wrought iron pair of single beds from the 19th century, very spectacular. An elaborate wrought iron decoration with many curls and ...

Explore the Historic Splendor of 'England and Wales' with this Antique Map! Part of a distinguished collection, this map presents a captivating view of the enchanting landscapes, cit...

6ft Very Tall 19th Century Decorators Ladder This is a pretty big piece, it would make a superb decorative piece and has the original manufacturer’s label on the back The Ladder...

French Art Deco Pullman Hat and Coat Shelf From a Train This Art Deco period brass train rack includes 5 large sliding coat hooks and 4 smaller hooks with an upper railed shelf O...

McClellan, George B. McClellan’s Own Story: The war for the Union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to it and them. New York: Charles Webster, 1887. First edition. Illustrated with steel plate engravings and maps. Rebound in quarter navy leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt tooling, and titles to the spine, new marbled endpapers, and a new archival cloth slipcase. Presented is the first edition of George B. McClellan Civil War memoir, McClellan’s Own Story: The War for the Union. The memoir was published posthumously in 1887 by Charles Webster, in New York. It is presented rebound in stunning quarter navy leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt tooling, and titles to the spine, and new marbled endpapers. The book comes with a new archival cloth slipcase, with an inset image of McClellan on the front. General George B. McClellan is one of the most controversial figures of the American Civil War. His chief contribution to the Union cause was his brilliant ability to organize and train troops. Yet he proved to be an overly cautious and indecisive General. Despite early wins in West Virginia, McClellan began to fear the Confederate Army’s growing size and strength. He grew increasingly hesitant to engage without more men or resources and disagreed with many of Lincoln’s war decisions. As a result, McClellan was removed as General-in-Chief in the spring of 1862, though he retained command of the Army of the Potomac. After the Battle of Seven Pines, a hasty retreat to Washington after the Seven Days Battles, and the epic contest at Antietam, McClellan was removed from all command in November of that same year. He went on to become the unsuccessful Democratic Party nominee in the 1864 presidential election against the Republican Lincoln. Criticized after the Civil War, McClellan never publicly defended his actions as commander of the Union army. In this book, however, his memoir provides his answers to the many critics. Using a combination of military documents...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime quality, hand carved Honduras Mahogany double bed frame Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This is one of the finest beds of this type I have ever seen, it is ornately hand carved all over, made with solid panels of flamed mahogany, it is stunning! The bed is a current UK double so takes a 137cm wide mattress Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished the frame from top to bottom, it may have some very light patina marks here from transport, to my eyes and hands it looks exquisite Dimensions of the complete bed frame Height:- 126.5cm headboard, 66cm footboard Width:- 152cm Depth:- 217cm Dimensions inside for the mattress Height:- Side rails 30cm Width:- 137cm Depth:- 199cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information is under the business seller section of the listing with your postcode for a delivery quotation. Please be sure to include which item you would like to buy as the price is determined on size and distance, if you would like more than one piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international shipping please view the below information. ABOUT US Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on. CONDITION Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed. Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. COURIER, LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CAN’T BE POSTED We can arrange delivery nationwide, mostly with our nominated couriers, for Europe we use one reasonably priced professional company that we trust, for the rest of the world we use international shippers that can send any size item crated via air freight within 7-14 days after crating or soft packed and container shipped via sea freight within 30-60 days. The time frames outlined are guides only, non-domestic shipping is almost entirely governed by the airlines, sea freight loading times and custom clearances. Whomever delivers will always require help on the larger items to unload, the price you will be quoted will always be based on this assumption, if this is not possible, please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two-person team. Delivery is to the ground floor only, again if you need help upstairs or in flats etc that's absolutely not a problem, the couriers...

Portrait of Garibaldi is an original handmade object realized in 1880 ca.  Metal, 3,5 x 2,3 cm. Good conditions

A wonderful 19th century French tabernacle or dome. Made from wood and plaster. With beautiful gilt remnants. The piece has a wonderful patina. An ...

Fabulous and a unique form umbrella and cane holder in mahogany with it's original copper pan. Pan lifts out. Carved flowers on upper portion with turned posts. In very good original...

Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Umbrella Stand An unusual and attractive piece, the copper receptacle is set in a very attractive curvy brass stand The stand is 22” tall and 13” in...

Three trout fishing pictures By Douglas Adams. Set of three individually framed fishing scenes by Douglas Adams. The three photogravures are in new frames and titled Trout Fishing, ...

Arts and Crafts Oak Luggage Rack, Suitcase Stand This is a Good Quality Victorian Luggage Rack, Suitcase Stand, it is made in Oak with turned legs and a slatted top This is a good s...

Large & most rare! This Renaissance revival coat/hat rack made from carved oak with Lion masks and original bronze hooks. Straight out of a French mansion, impressive size and quali...

A superb and incredibly rare pair of gilt bronze and mother of pearl Shibayama opera glasses by Lemaire in its original leather carry case. The beautiful mother of pearl case...

Exquisite & most impressive! This 19th century Swiss Black Forest eagle coat rack from carved wood. Highly detailed model with 4 hooks. The coat rack shows a scene of an eagle holdi...

Custer, Elizabeth B. Boots and Saddles, Or Life in Dakota with General Custer. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1885. First edition. Octavo. Embossed brown cloth front boards with gilt a...

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 different in the old days and...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 ladies Shargeen & Silver powder compact with lipstick...

Antique Snooker table or Antique billiard table by Thurston London England. A very good quality 'Country House" mahogany Snooker table or bill...

A charming antique 19th century French iron and wood coal iron with an unusual dolphin decorated iron and wood handle from the provinces of France.

Bathroom Towel Rail This is a neat piece, it has a double rail on each side and 3 central rails The stand is in good original condition and a useful ...

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 different in the old days and...

- Good original condition. - Made of bent wood - Manufacturer TON.

Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. A rare Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. This item is very rare due to its subject matter, presentation and accomp...

Antique late 1880’s pocket watch by Elgin National Watch Company. White porcelain face with black Roman numerals; second counting sub-dial with Ar...

Antique Smooth Face Cleek, Golf Club. This early hickory shafted iron has a smooth face, original hickory shaft, that has been shortened, and later polished leather grip. This is a f...