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Franklin Mint - The Royal Geographical Society, Tripod World Globe Circa 1993
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare standing globe manufactured by the Franklin Mint, to a designed as was issued by the Royal Geographic Society. The globe is mounted on a tripod mahogany base accented by gi...
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Late 20th Century American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. This beautiful example is in great condition, al...
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20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Canvas
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Bamboo Gold Lombardia Nightstand
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Bamboo Lombardia Nightstand, in gold with butterflies decor.
Did you know that a group of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope?
The name comes from the beautiful array of colors and pattern created by many fluttering wings. We've always had a love of butterflies, as evidenced by their presence in a few of our decors. Their delicate nature and eye-catching beauty captures our hearts again and again. And then, what if we capture this beautiful light decor to the whimsical silhouette of a bamboo nightstand, in a full gold...
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2010s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
A 20th Century Louis Vuitton Briefcase Finished In Black Epi Leather, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely late 20th century Louis Vuitton briefcase finished in black Epi leather. The Louis Vuitton Epi Leather line is produced from strictly chosen cowhide leather. It was introduc...
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1990s French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A magnificent and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton shoe trunk, adorned with stencilled monogram canvas, lozine trim and brass fittings. Elevating its uniqueness is the remarkably unc...
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20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Cigar Box c.1898
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver cigar box. Elegantly crafted, this box features a shaped central handle and two hinged lids that open to reveal a divided compartment and ...
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19th Century British Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
1950s Vintage Tabletop Flip Scoreboard with Bold, Gold Numbering
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tabletop flip scoreboard with bold lettering in gold on thick plastic panels. Enameled black base with large rings. Excellent in a study or to mark a special event or lucky number. I...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Aspen, CO
This is an exceptional 20th century WWII German 12x60 Kriegsmarine binocular, presented on an adjustable wooden or chrome Tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl...
Category
1940s German Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Hand Carved Bone Chess Set Chinese Asian Art with Travel Board Game
Located in Greer, SC
Wonderful vintage hand carved bone chess set in fabulous condition. Perfect to put on a game table or stand on its own box which doubles as a chess board. These beautiful pieces can ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bone
20th Century Pair Of German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
These exceptional WWII-era German steel observation binoculars by Joseph Schneider offer a fascinating glimpse into military history while serving as a striking decorative piece. Ori...
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20th Century German Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
19th Century Victorian Pair Of Brass Davy & Co Yacht Cabin Oil Lamps c.1890
By Davey & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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...
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19th Century British Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Goyard Courier Trunk In Chevron Canvas, France c.1900
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Goyard courier trunk, completely original and with great character. Dating to the early part of the 20th century (circa 1900/1910) this trunk was finished with the famous chevron c...
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Early 1900s French Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Kjøbenhavns Telefon Aktieselskab (KTAS) Wall Phone Scandinavia 19th-20th Century
By Kjøbenhavns Telefon Aktieselskab
Located in Madrid, ES
Kjøbenhavns Telefon Aktieselskab (KTAS) wall phone. Scandinavia, late 19th-early 20th century.
Wall phone from the company Kjøbenhavns Telefon (later known...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Other
Celestial Table Globe, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, 1791
Located in Milano, IT
Celestial table globe
Charles-François Delamarche
Paris, 1791
It measures: 17.13 in in height, Ø max 27.7 in; the sphere Ø 7.09 in
(h 43.5 cm x Ø max 27.7 cm; the sphere Ø 18 cm).
W...
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1790s French Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Pink Pleated Pillows
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A set of three pretty pink pleated pillows: adorable ! with a good price also.
They are made by LINUM.
ref. B/2007
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
$215 / item
Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe.
Very good condition.
dimensions: height 32 cm, width 36 cm, depth 16 cm.
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Terracotta
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Large English Made Wooden Pond Yacht c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb 20th Century pond yacht known as "Sea Mist". This J Class beauty showcases a meticulously crafted planked wood hull, adorned with gaff rigging supporting four sails, alongside...
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1930s British Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
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Fabric, Wood
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
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20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Antique 20thC Art Deco 14K Gold, Lacquer, Enamel & Diamond Vanity Case c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century American Art Deco 14k gold vanity case, of elegant rectangular form with gracefully rounded sides, this exquisite vanity case exemplifies fine craftsmanshi...
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20th Century American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique English Victorian Hand Crank Mahogany Case Portable Upright Barrel Piano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Hand Crank Mahogany Case Portable Upright Barrel Piano with Gold Gilt Trim. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 45" H x 26" W x 18" D.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Taupe Roma Bed with full posts
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Taupe Roma Bed.
Sometimes a room calls for more subdued furniture.
The subtle raised gesso...
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2010s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Solid Silver Cigar Case c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch hand-crafted solid silver cigar case. Of rectangular form with rounded edges, finely chased throughout with scrolling leaves and floral patterns on ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
20th Century Large Boeing 757 With British Airways Landor Livery By Space Models
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A late-20th Century vintage fibreglass and plastic composite model of a Boeing 757 in full British Airways livery mounted on a tripod stand by Space Models, circa 1990. This 1:25 sca...
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20th Century British Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
‘The Ten Commandments’ Silver Medal Set by Salvador Dalí
Located in London, GB
‘The Ten Commandments’ silver medal set by Salvador Dalí
Spanish, 1975
Height 0.5cm, diameter 10cm
The unusual and rare collection of pure silver medals was designed by Salvador Dal...
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20th Century Spanish Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful mid to late 20th-century Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, covered with the iconic monogram canvas and complemented by brass fittings. The exterior exudes the unmistakable ...
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1970s French Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Canvas
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. This beautiful example is in great condition, al...
Category
20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Aquamarine 3-Panels Otello Screen
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our aquamarine otello screen with ochre chinoiserie vignettes.
A hand-painted screen evokes the luxury...
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2010s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Riva Tritone Speedboat, Made In Italy
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A scale model of a Riva Tritone speedboat. Crafted from fine wood, soft leather, and chrome details. It features a two-tone finish with natural lacquered wood and white below the wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique 20thC German Brass & Silver Mounted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century German pair of brass & silver mounted opera glasses, featuring pale blue guilloché decoration across the body. A fine accessory for concerts or opera, combining ...
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20th Century German Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Category
20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Christie's Monaco Succession de M. Henri Samuel December 15, 1996
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Spencertown, NY
This rare and sought-after Christies' auction catalogue features 201 pages and 350 lots, highlighting the superb Paris apartment of legendary designer Henri Samuel which was sold in ...
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1990s French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Art Bed - Antiquam by Adolfo Natalini
Located in Pistoia, IT
Bed, dark cherry wood, resin gilt sculptures by R. BARNI
“When the summits meet, my house will have a roof”. Inspired by this prophecy by Eluard, Bar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Resin
Beautiful Antique 18th Century Ottoman Embroidery Textile 3'10" x 3'1"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique 18th Century Ottoman Embroidery Textile, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 18th century
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18th Century Turkish Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Lombardia Bamboo nightstand with shelf
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted furniture collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Lombardia Bamboo Nightstand with shelf.
A serenade in apple green, sweetly hand-decorated with li...
Category
2010s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
Located in Milano, IT
Ptolemaic armillary sphere
Charles-François Delamarche
Paris, ante 1798
Wood and papier-mâché
covered with printed and partly hand-colored paper
It measures 15.55 in in height x Ø 10...
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1790s French Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paper
20th Century Italian Solid Silver 800 Nine Lights Chanukkiyah
Located in VALENZA, IT
Jewish candelabra completely handmade in solid 800 silver.
The round base is raised from the support surface with 4 feet made with the casting techni...
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1980s Italian Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Rare "Vuittonite" Canvas, France c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful Louis Vuitton hat trunk, circa 1900's, featuring an extremely rare camel coloured “Vuittonite“ canvas, all brass hardware, and leather trims. It is in exceptionally good ...
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20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Burmese Wood, Bone and Brass Tobacco Pipe, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large tobacco pipe from old Burma (Myanmar), circa 1850. Solid wood bowl, chamber and shank. The stem is made of bone, attached to the shank by a mor...
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1850s Burmese Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Vintage Hammered Brass Magazine Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage magazine basket is made of hammered brass sheeting on the front and sides nailed to a wood base with a brass handle top centre. A band of festooning and bows runs across ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
English Antique Miniature Dressing Mirror Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Style: English Antique
Category
1940s English Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Little Joys cotton velvet pillow with embroidered Bee, dark blue color
Located in Spoleto, IT
Our Bee pillow, embroidered on cotton velvet, is an exclusive piece of furniture that combines the elegance of the decorative pattern with the preciousness of the materials.
The soft...
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2010s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Velvet
A Stunning 20th Century Ashtray By Hermès, France
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A ceramic ashtray by Hermes, made in France in the latter half of the 20th century. These ashtrays have always been very collectable with the vintage models in particular. This one h...
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20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic
Seascape with Clippership by George Howell Gay (American: 1858 - 1931), ca 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Seascape with Clippership by George Howell Gay (American: 1858 - 1931), circa 1890, an oil on canvas bow view of a clippership under full sail, running with stun'sls and skysails set, on lively sea under blue cloudy sky, with a second square-rigger visible in the background, signed in the lower right, and titled on the reverse "Clipper Ship Before the Wind." A beautiful and dramatic painting with a cool, brisk feel.
The painting is in fine condition, with one small patch along the upper margin and a tiny spot of corresponding inpainting.
Measures:24 in H x 20 in W
Framed: 29 in H x 25 in W
George Howell Gay was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and educated in Chicago under Paul Brown and Henry Elkins, and in 1889 moved to Bronxville, New York. He worked in all media, but was especially fond of watercolor, which allowed him to capture the transparency of the ocean and the luminous qualities of sunlight and clouds. Gay worked along the Northeastern coast from Rhode Island to Maine, but also painted summer and winter landscapes throughout New England.
Gay’s seascapes were exhibited at the Boston Art...
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1890s American Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Canvas
Early Muromachi Period Samurai Naoe Shizu Katana with Papers, 14th Century
Located in Hampstead, QC
Early Muromachi period Japanese Samurai “Naoe Shizu Katana” (sword). The Muromachi Period in Japanese history ran approximately from 1336 to 1573.
HISTORY: In the Kamakura period ...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal
Sea Vixen Martin Baker Ejection Seat. Certified 1960. Refinished with Hand.
Located in Canterbury, England
An upward fire ejection seat, deactivated, from a De Havilland Sea Vixen, manufactured and issued/ certified 1960. Now, restored and converted into a perfect and fully functioning domestic or office seat...
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1960s Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique Rare 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Fleurs" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare “malle fleurs“, or “flower trunk“ made by Louis Vuitton in the 1920s. These items are one of the rarest of trunks in circulation. Gaston Louis Vuitton had a company...
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20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Lovely Vintage Bob Jackson Reynolds 531 Touring Winter Trainer Road Bike
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Bob Jackson Reynolds 531 Steel Touring Winter trainer road bike
History
I am selling my entir...
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20th Century Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chalice with Vergin Mary Wrapping the Cup
Located in VALENZA, IT
Chalice in 925 sterling silver made in cast and embossed and chiseled completely by hand. The figure of the Virgin Mary has a coat, burnished and oxidized in 2 shades, which surrounds the golden cup...
Category
1990s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,319 Sale Price
25% Off
French 19th Century Oak Book Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This functional French antique is made of solid oak. Simply designed with a tilted surface for resting a book over a turned pedestal base with three splayed legs. Cleaned and polishe...
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19th Century French Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Large Steel Metal Sword Pakistan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Large Steel Metal Sword Pakistan. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 42" H x 7" W x 1" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Four Panel Folding Screen, Manner of Paul Feher
By Paul Feher
Located in Lynn, MA
Early 20th century Art Deco four-fold screen of black lacquer and gold attributed to Paul Feher. Inspired by the iron work "Muse with Violin Screen" by Pau...
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20th Century American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage 20th Century Articulated Pine Wood Screen c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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...
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20th Century British Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Antique 20th Century Victorian Pair Of Cased Violins By Rushworth & Dreaper
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique pair of early 20th-century Victorian violins crafted by Rushworth and Dreaper of Liverpool. They are accompanied by their original velvet-lined case, complete with various ac...
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Early 1900s British Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Il Corpo Sculptural Bookends Portraying Female Body Hand Crafted Resin Stone
Located in Barranquilla, CO
Our Il Corpo sculpture is a set of two individual sculptures portraying the upper and lower body parts. It was designed to be used as a bookend but possibilities are endless with thi...
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2010s Colombian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stone
Old Billiard Cue
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old English billiard cue in its original metal case. Still has the original labes.
By: James Watkins & Sons Ltd. - Sports Outfitters - Portsmouth.
my ref. O/4577.
Category
Early 20th Century English Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
$1,796
French Set of 14 Plaster Stations of the Cross, 1924
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French early 20th century set of fourteen (14) Stations of the Cross high-relief plaster sculptures, that would have been commissioned for a cathedral in 1924. The custom of walking ...
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20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Plaster
EXQUISiTE 54.5CM CONCORDE AQUILA WORLD CHAMPION 1990 ROAD BIKE CAMPAGNOLO CHORUS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Concorde Aquila World Champion 1990 54.5cm Road bike with full Campagnolo Chorus Groupset in exquisite condition throughout
HISTORY
I am selling my entire bike collection which comprises of 16 bikes, all luxury high end pieces, there are Colnagos, Cervelo’s, Lemon’s, Specialized, with Carbon Titanium or Columbus steel frames and some of the most expensive parts in the world, there are also some frames, again Titanium and Colnago, Bianchi etc, some wheels Zipp 303’s, Campaganolo Hyperion carbons etc, and then a few parts. I also have a NOS in the case Dura Ace 25th Anniversary groupset. These are all that is left over from my bike shop, I have kept them for years hanging around my furniture workshop as pieces of art and to remember the good old days, my new warehouse doesn’t have the same hanging space so these all need to go!
DESCRIPTION
This bike is pretty much the finest example of this bike you will ever seen, it is factory original down to the pedals with a complete 1990 Campagnolo Chorus groupset, I was offered quite a chunk of change for the groupset from a friend building a 90's Arabesque but I said no, the bike is totally original and should stay as such
SPECIFICATION
FRAME FORKS & HEADSET:- Aquila Columbus SLX World Champion 1990 steel, top tube 55.5cm C-T-C, seat post tube 52.5cm C-T-C, 54cm C-T-T head tube 112mm, headset Campagnolo Chorus
WHEELSET:- Campagnolo Chorus front and rear hubs and skewers with Campagnolo Ypsilon Straded Oxide rims, tyres Continental Gran Prix...
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1990s Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Antique 17th Century Limoge Signed Plaque Of A Madonna Praying
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 17th Century French painted porcelain wall hanging plaque portraying the Madonna in prayer against a radiant sunburst backdrop. Intricately painted with foliate patterns ador...
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17th Century French Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite and complete Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury over 100 years ago, boasting an unparalleled level of sophistication and elegance, it remains a timeless masterpiece that transcends eras.
The captivating allure of the Louis Vuitton trunk transforms it into more than a mere luggage accessory; it becomes a focal point for any room. With its impressive dimensions, it is perfectly suited as a striking coffee table, side table, or even as a standalone centrepiece, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only pays homage to the past but also serves as a statement of unparalleled luxury in the present.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces.
Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced.
With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today.
1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...
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20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
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