20th Century Furniture

This is a very good, high quality vintage English handmade, boxwood "weighted" chess set club game of 32 pieces, Staunton Pattern No. 5 all in its original box and retailed by The British Chess...

A Diminutive Pair of Ocean Blue Mercury Glass Vases France, circa 1900s A captivating pair of Ocean Blue Mercury Glass Vases, originating from France in the early 1900s. Each vase,...

Early 20th Century English Crying Ventriloquist Dummy He’s just a big cry-baby, An aged example of an early 20th century English crying ventriloquist dummy. This example has metal t...

Antique 20th Century Victorian novelty solid silver novelty table lighter, unusually shaped as a "hunting horn" with a wick, in its original Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company retail ...

An antique Shanks Carrara marble sink sourced from a country house in Cheshire, England. Dating from the early 20th century, this beautiful Shanks sink has an original shaped marble skirt and undercoated porcelain basin, making it a rare piece and stunning addition for a vintage bathroom or period style cloakroom. The shaped chrome brass legs are accompanied by stylish tumbler holders and splash back. Shanks & Co Shanks & Co Ltd was founded by John Shanks in partnership with his brother Andrew in 1851 and quickly became an iconic British company. Based in Paisley, Scotland, together they went on to achieve worldwide success supplying and fitting sanitary ware, including on the Titanic and cruise ships Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth - making this original sink a quality find to become the focal point of any antique style bathroom...

Vintage Wrought Iron Rose and Vine Pattern Garden Patio Chairs - 7 Pc Set. Item features 2 straight arm chairs, 4 spring / bouncer arm chairs, one bouncer chaise lounge chair. Circa ...

Antique Meriden Co Victorian Silver Plated Covered Butter Butler Butter Dish. Item features "C" monogram to center, ornate floral repousse, base appears to ...

An Early American Style Mahogany Riding Boot Rack in good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 15.25" in depth and 40" in height. LOower shelf clea...

Sarreid LTD Victorian Style Polished Brass & Heavy Cast Iron Spiral Umbrella Stand. Circa late 20th Century Measurements: 25" H x 12.5" Diameter.

Vintage Towle 6955 Large Silver Plated Oval Victorian Serving Platter Tray. Item featured is a large impressive size, floral scrollwork design, original hallmark. Circa Mid to Late 2...

Victorian style armchair in mahogany made in England. Original fabric seats. Good condition 1980

Antique Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Slipper Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features floral scrollwork carved frame, brass rolling casters, solid wood frame, uphols...

Vintage EPCA Poole Silver Co 400 Lancaster Rose Large Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 30.5" W x 20" D.

Vintage Decorative Crafts Inc brass fireplace fender. Styled in Victorian manner with ball and stick styling, a rope twisted rod and coppe...

An estate treasure, a gorgeous Victorian era bright cut silver plated bride's basket with a pattern of birds and foliage, aesthetic period, late 1910s. Condition is not perfect, thou...

Automaton horse head walking cane. Early 20th century walking stick with an automaton horse head glove holder. The handle is carved from Horn, finel...

An early 20th century pedestal, plant / sculpture stand. Made from oak with a round top over a turned and ribbed support leading to a tripod base. Includes turned down finial. Dim...

Vintage Decorative Crafts Inc brass fireplace fender. Styled in Victorian manner with ornated S scroll supports with rope twist rods and F...

Pair of early 20th century stone garden lion pedestals circa 1920. Here we have a great pair of architectural stone lions which act as pedestals for a low garden bench with the addition of some woodwork.  Could work equally well as pair pedestals...

Huntly Aluminium Mallet Head Putter. A good example of an aluminium head putter fitted with an original hickory shaft with a 'Huntly Grip'. The wooden shaft is round from the hosel t...

Pair of mid century brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks 1960's table candlesticks. Brass arms with cut glass droplets. Blue part to stem with complementary rose shaped wax c...

This is an early pair of petite Victorian style English staffordshire spaniel dogs. The pair are unmarked.

Pair of 1950’s brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks. Brass stem and arms, adorned with cut glass. Bristol blue stem. 3 droplets missing, but should be easy for buyer to sourc...

A nice “S-scroll” roll top desk in golden oak by Derby Co. of Boston, circa 1920, with double banks of drawers, interior compartments and paneled on all sides. Nice old finish in gre...

These tall candlesticks and dinner plates were made by the renowned English porcelain maker, Royal Crown Derby. The candlesticks and plates are done in their 'Olde Avesbury...

A rare and impressive 19th century 3 person conversation lobby sofa with carved mahogany legs that have brass castors

Gorgeous German custom-matted antique herbariums with silver frames, circa 1906. These stunning specimens have unusually vibrant color and are sure to be a wonderful fit in any home....

An unusual early 20th century reclaimed mahogany internal door with a distinctive geometric design to both sides – a brilliant statement piece for properties old and new. If not a do...

Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Handkerchief Candy Dish Fruit Bowl with Berry Design. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3" H x 10.5" W x 10.5" D.

An antique French terracotta lion sculpture by Mandeville & Bernier. Dating to circa 1900, this impressive lion sculpture is of good scale, its detailed mane, large paws, and express...

Antique circa 1900 large quality bentwood hall, coat, or hat stand. This piece is solid and robust, exhibiting no indications of loose joints. Maximum dimensions: Top diameter: 56...

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign circa 1900 Stunning piece of shop front signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect let...

Rogers Smith & Co Silver Plated Victorian Tilting Lemonade Water Pitcher w Stand. Item features Floral repousse with birds and vines, single goblet cup, tilt mechanism for easy pouri...

Vintage English Brown Leather tufted Chesterfield Club Armchairs, England circa. Pair vintage brown english traditional leather chesterfield club arm chairs. Upholstered in tight but...

Vintage Leonard Small Silver Plated Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 17" W x 9.5" D

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique circa 1900 solid pine bathroom towel rail with nicely antiqued finish 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 A good looking well made and decorative towel...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstu...

78684 Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug, 03'00 x 05'00. Persian Sarouk Farahan rugs are a specific type of Persian rug originating from the Farahan district within the Sarouk region...

ABOUT An original French glove maker's store sign. Enameled painted metal with gold, stitched seams and a blue frilled cuff and large blue glass stone at the wrist. Shown with life...

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Small Scottie Dog Metal Black Painted Door Stop. Item features original black and white paint, heavy cast iron construct...

An exquisite brass bound oak jardinieres / plant stand made in a barrel construction standing on square legs. Made around the turn of the 20th century in an arts and Crafts style, th...

Hunting Dog Bronze Sculpture.English Spaniel Pointer Hunting Dog.This beautifully executed cast bronze figure of the hunt canine sculpture depicts a...

Pair of Victorian Leather Club Chairs. Circa 1900 These Leather Club Chairs Feature Traditional Wing Backs and Wide Arm Rests. The Chairs ...

Antique Ascetically Movement tiger bamboo pedestal side table with rice mat top and secondary bottom shelf. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has bee...

Antique Victorian Pierced Grapevine Basket Gallery Serving Platter Tray. Item featured has a ,monogram to center illegible, possibly "ESK.". Circa Ear...

2 Vintage Silver Plated Mint Julep Cups, 1 with Monogram - 2 Pieces. Item features 2 different cups, 1 believed to be English with "RVM" ...

Here we have a collection of 7 silver plated trays dating from 1920 to 1950. 2 circular, 4 oval and 1 tray rectangular. Some minor plate loss and marks.. Please see individual pic...

Pair of mid 20th century cut glass and marble candelabra circa 1960. Main red plastic stem with a brass figure of boy in the centre.  2 brass arms with 2 candle fittings. Cut glass ...

Vintage Apollo Sheffield USA Silver Plated Nickel Silver Reticulated Basket w Handle. Item features the letter "Z" monogram to center, raised on footed b...

This Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating back to around 1900, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and generous proportions. Ensuring stability, there are no loose joints...

Circa 1930s English country house Howard and Sons open arm easy armchair featuring the classic ring turned front legs and exposed wooden feature arm supports. Made of Beech with an O...

A small wall mirror in Mahogany veneer upon oak and pine. Clean curves and plain lines. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker during the early 1900s. Measurements: 52x36x4 cm in frame. The m...

Antique Western Union, Naval Observatory Time, self winding clock. Features a tall wooden case with carved corners and pediment mounted with tin sign reading "Naval Observatory Time Hourly By Western Union. White metal face with black Roman numerals and hands. Interior of case labeled "Property of Self-Winging Clock Co New York" and serial number on metal tag as well as on works. F Style / Vibrator movement, Serial Number 92630 (likely manufactured before 1917). Patented Oct. 4, 1898 by the Self Winding Clock Company. Fitted with Archer AC Adapter. "The Self Winding Clock Company (SWCC) of New York began business in 1886 marketing their own electro-mechanical clocks based on the 1884 electro-mechanical clock patent of one of the company founders, Chester Pond (1844-1912). The innovative principle of this clock mechanism was the incorporation of a small electric winding motor that automatically rewound the mainspring after the clock ran for one hour. The clocks were powered by batteries. The batteries would last at least one year. By being automatically rewound each hour, the strain on the mechanism was kept to a minimum, resulting in a very accurate timepiece. At about the same time SWCC began selling clocks, Pond was developing an electro-mechanical synchronizer attached to the clock movement that could synchronize the clock hands to an accurate time source. The synchronization occurs when a remote, precisely timed, electrical impulse is sent via wires connected to the individual clocks. By 1887 the synchronizers had been so improved that the Self Winding Clock Company could not only market individual clocks but also sell entire synchronized clock systems. By the 1960’s the days of individual elegant mechanical timepieces and synchronized time systems were over. SWCC ceased operations in the late 1960’s. All company records and inventories were relegated to the trash pile. The STYLE “F”, or as commonly referred to, the VIBRATOR movement was developed by Frederick M. Schmidt in the late 1890’s. By 1898 the “F” movement was being installed in almost all SWCC clocks. The movement has a Graham dead beat escapement. The “F” movement incorporates both the time train and winding motor in one set of plates. The motor used a single pair of coils. It was more reliable and easier to service than the rotary movement. The mainspring is re-wound after running for one hour. The vibrating armature oscillates up and down carrying a winding lever with a pawl that turns the winding wheel. The “F” movement was used in individual clocks and in clocks that were part of synchronized systems. It was made in 60, 80,120 and 140 beat versions. There were virtually no changes to the movement in 60 plus years the movement was in production. Almost all Style “F” movements wound on 3 volts DC. Style “F” movement serial numbers started in the 33,000’s and the first movements were probably made in 1898. The earliest plates had patent dates of 1891, 1892 & 1898. Serial numbers with these patent dates go up to the 63,000’s and were made before 1908. By 1908 the plates only had the 1898 patent date. By using catalog images of movement serial numbers it can be concluded that movements with serial numbers up to 112,000 were made in or before 1917. Movements with serial numbers up to 196,000’s were made in or before 1929. The single patent date serial numbers go as high as 220,000’s. Then there appears to be a large numbering gap. Finally, movements appear with no patent dates and serial numbers with the prefix FR. These numbers start at 300,000 but only continue to about 302,000. Start again at 400,000 and continue to about 402,000. Based on the large serial number gaps, the total number of “F” movements manufactured is probably around 200,000. They were manufactured between 1898 and possibly as late as the 1950’s. SWCC both sold clocks to and partnered with their biggest customer, Western Union in a nationwide distribution of precisely accurate “Naval Observatory Time” clocks. These either 120 or 140 beat Naval Observatory clocks...

Collection of 3 silver plate ornate trays circa 1950. 3 ornate trays, oval shaped, scalloped edged and all with carrying handles. Smallest is stamped g.A.B sweden on the reverse 1 ...

Vintage English Silver Mfg Corp Large Silver Plated Etched Platter Tray. Item features ornate floral scrollwork etching, raised on feet, fancy ...

Pair of good quality cut glass candlebra circa 1960. Brass frame with fluted column which links to the cobalt blue shaped base.  Twin brass holders for small candles.  Adorned with ...

Ornate pair of mid century brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks circa 1950 Machined brass stem, with hanging cut glass droplets. Standing on small green/grey marble plinth. ...

Wonderful recreation of François Auguste Rodin's world-renowned French impressionist sculpture, "Young Girl with Roses on Her Hat" (1865-1870) produced by New York's Austin Productio...