High Victorian Furniture

19th Century English Pâte-sur-pâte Allegorical Cache Pot, by George Jones  Blurred two-diamond-shaped English Registry mark, Gilder's # 5646 B A 19th-century English Pâte-sur-Pâte A...

American Engraved Grape Motif & Silver overlay Crystal Pitcher, Possibly Hawkes Unmarked, Circa 1900 Indulge in the timeless elegance of this American Engraved Grape Motif & Silver ...

19th-century English Majolica Ducklings on a Nest Box  England, circa 1880 Attributed to Joseph Holdcroft This charming 19th-century English Majolica "Ducklings on Nest" box, attrib...

Large antique Heiberg oil/electric table lamp from the 1800s in white porcelain and with brass fittings. Still has its original Bakelite lamp holder with a built in on/off switch all...

This antique centerpiece pedestal bowl is signed by an unidentified maker, but believed to have originated from the United States and date to appr...

19th Century English Sterling Steer Snuff Box, London, 1862  With numerous hallmarks, including the Maker's Mark of 'BM' For aficionados of 19th-century English silver, we are pleas...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of six Victorian Circa 1860 hand carved Walnut Claw & Ball feet dining chairs Please no...

This matched pair of solid cast bronze figural cherub oil lamp bases are unmarked, but presumed to be made in the United States during the Victorian pe...

Victorian Brass Log Bucket Jardiniere with lion Mask Ring Handles, Heraldic Shield Embossed Decoration on Plinth Base - 14" diam x 13"h

Absolute stunning example of a High Victorian oil / gas style entry light, now converted to electric. Have a Queen Ann in San Francisco? This pendant chandelier is for you. Completely rewired, and grounded with all UL certified parts by a lighting profession shop. Safe and ready to hang. All brass with amazing scroll metal work. One 60 watt socket is perfect to light up the vintage gas light...

19th century portrait bust of William Shakespeare, Vividly painted, a striking portrait of the English playwright, poet, and actor. Raised on a pedestal base with a neoclassical urn....

PRESENTING an EXTREMELY UNIQUE and RARE 19C British Tunbridgeware Hair Pin/Bobbin or Slide. This slide is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before, it is a VERY RARE survivor. From circa 1860 – 80 and made in Tunbridge Wells, England. Made of walnut with gorgeous marquetry inlay on the entirety of the front with classic Tunbridgeware micro-mosaic all over the front. The rear is walnut. The marquetry inlay appears to be various different woods, namely, maple, walnut and satinwood. Would have been worn in a Lady’s hair bun with the micro-mosaic facing forward. This would have belonged to a VERY ELEGANT LADY in the mid to late 19th Century. Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically in the form of boxes, that is characteristic of Tonbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The decoration typically consists of a mosaic of many very small pieces of different coloured woods that form a pictorial vignette. Shaped rods and slivers of wood were first carefully glued together, then cut into many thin slices of identical pictorial veneer with a fine saw. Elaborately striped and feathered bandings for framing were pre-formed in a similar fashion. There is a collection of Tunbridge ware in the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery in Tunbridge Wells. The famous makers of Tunbridge ware were in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent; their most notable work was from circa 1830-1900. Early makers of Tunbridge ware, in Tunbridge Wells in the mid-18th century, were the Burrows family, and Fenner and Co. In the 19th century, around 1830, James Burrows invented a technique of creating mosaics from wooden tesserae. Henry Hollamby, apprenticed to the Burrows family, set up on his own in 1842 and became an important manufacturer of Tunbridge ware, employing about 40 people. Edmund Nye (1797–1863) and his father took over the Fenner company when William Fenner retired in 1840, after 30 years in partnership with him. Thomas Barton (1819–1903), previously apprenticed at the Wise factory, joined the Nyes in 1836, and worked as Nye’s designer; he took over the business in 1863 and continued there until his death. In Tonbridge (near to Tunbridge Wells), George Wise (1703–1779) is known to have had a business in 1746. It continued with his son Thomas, and Thomas’s nephew George (1779–1869), who took over in 1806. In its early years the company made articles such as workboxes and tea caddies with prints of popular views; later items had pictures created from mosaics. Their workshop in Tonbridge, Wise’s Tunbridge Ware Manufactory, was next to the Big Bridge over the Medway; the building was demolished in 1886 to widen the approach to the bridge. Tunbridge ware became popular with visitors to the spa town of Tunbridge Wells, who bought them as souvenirs and gifts. Articles included cribbage boards, paperweights, writing slopes, snuffboxes and glove boxes. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tunbridge ware by Edmund Nye, Robert Russell and Henry Hollamby was shown; Edmund Nye received a commendation from the judges for his work. He exhibited a table depicting a mosaic of a ship at sea; 110,800 tesserae were used in making the picture. The manufacturers of Tunbridge ware were cottage industries, and they were no more than nine in Tunbridge Wells and one in Tonbridge. The number declined in the 1880s; competent craftsmen were hard to find, and public tastes changed. After the death of Thomas Barton in 1903 the only surviving firm was Boyce, Brown and Kemp, which closed in 1927. Marquetry was an old technique which was continued by Nye and Barton to create images such as birds or butterflies. ‘Green Oak’ as caused by the fungus Chlorociboria aeruginascens. Stickware and half-square mosaic was invented by James Burrows in about 1830: a bunch of wooden sticks of different colours, each having triangular or diamond-shaped cross section, were tightly glued together; in the case of stickware, the resulting block was dried, then turned to form an article such as the base of a pincushion. For half-square mosaic, thin slices were taken from the composite block, and applied to a surface. Tesselated mosaic, was a development by James Burrows of half-square mosaic; it was adopted by George Wise and Edmund Nye. Minute tesserae were used to form a wide variety of geometric and pictorial designs. Many sorts of wood were used for the various colours; about 40 were in regular use. Only natural colors were used; green was provided by “green oak”, produced by the action of fungus on fallen oak. Designs for articles were often taken from designs of Berlin wool work.

Superb quality late 19th century burl walnut stretcher table with a double beveled, scalloped and relief carved edge. The top is exquisitely grained - an absolute show stopper! The l...

With Jewellery Drawer From our Jewellery Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this late Victorian Glazed Mahogany Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular form made from ...

This is a very large antique overmantel mirror. A 230cm (7'5") x 189.5cm (6'2") English, giltwood and gesso wall mirror in the classical tast...

Minton Parian figure of Don Quixote's "Dorothea" by John Bell, a fine example of Parian, after a John Bell sculpture.  

A superb pair of vases made in the manner of Royal Worcester pieces that were made around 1890. These vases are uniquely shaped and have a blush ivory Japanese lotus decoration. This style was influenced by the wonderful Persian artefacts that found their way to Britain and that soon became an influence on British design. You can see the finely carved and reticulated shapes on the surface of the neck of the vases. The decoration on the body of the vase is done in the "blush ivory" style, which became popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This was based on the Art Nouveau movement in Europe and Aesthetic Movement in Britain, creating designs based on natural shapes rather than the familiar ornamental shapes from the Victorian times. The production process was complex; items received a glossy glaze on the inside, and a matt glaze on the outside. Colors were achieved by spraying an apricot-colored glaze near the rims with the newly invented "aerograph machine" - this was one of the first examples of air brushing. Eye catching Pair of Austrian Hand-Crafted Porcelain Vases will enhance any setting. Each measures: 8" High x 4 1/2" Wide x 4" Deep Outstanding Pair of Royal Austrian...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, hand dyed Cigar brown leather, Chesterfield Tufted Baron footstools with solid o...

Antique Dutch sterling silver cake server Made of silver and carneool agate Engraved with typical Victorian - Biedermeier pattern Origin The Netherlands Hallmarked : on the back ...

Large cast iron umbrella stick stand An exceptional quality and attractive 19th century cast iron hall stand. This ornate stand has ...

This is an attractive bronze girandole candelabra, a four branch Victorian revival candlestick dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Rai...

19th century high Victorian burr walnut occasional table circa 1870. Fine quality high Victorian ladies work table.  Burr walnut top of rich colour and patina, lid opens to reveal a...

A lovely original antique Victorian bedside cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880. It is very well made and useful item, the wood has acquired a beautifu...

A pair of finely molded and hand painted English Staffordshire dogs. This pair features full body reclining hounds with the most charming of hand painted faces and colors. On their o...

A Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery & Splayed Legs Has been reupholstered in a floral material..

19th Century Red Bohemian 8-Point Stag Hunt Motif Trumpet Vase Austria, Circa 1890 This exquisite 19th-century Red Bohemian Stag Hunt Motif Trumpet Vase, crafted in Austria circa ...

9th-century English Pollard oak work table This exquisite 19th-century English pollard oak work table has a lovely colour and patina. It's a remarkable example of craftsmanship, wit...

Pair of orientalist bronzes of standing Turks, signed Guillot, Anatole-Jean-Thomas Guillot French (1865-1911) Each one intricately dressed holding weapons, raised on Belgian black ...

Pair of Diminutive Bennington Style Rockingham-Glazed Figures of seated Poodles USA, 20th 1950s A charming later version of Bennington pottery works, Each diminutive seated pood...

19th century English papier mâché tilt-top table view of St Marks Square, exquisitely painted with a Grand Tour topographical view, on a pedestal base. Table stands 28.75" high, the...

Two original English watercolor/drawings circa 1854,1855, Ellen Dumbleton, from her sketchbook, Humble House and Summer house, Hall Grove. Beautifully pr...

Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian 19th century Astral glazed Dutch inlaid bookcase in walnut Please note the delivery fee listed i...

19th century French silverplated putti motif dressing mirror, with a continuous surround with frolicking putti. The inset mirror measures 20" H x 10" W. Unmarked.  

A very good English egg and dart arched top overmantle mirror, with original mercury mirror and panelled back, in very good overall condition. 54" high 44.5" wide 2.5" depth FREE D...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 Shargeen & Silver Vesta case for matches A very good looking,...

This antique spoon set are marked by an unknown maker and originate from Russia and date to approximately 1880 and done in a period Art Nouveau style. T...

This is a late 19th century antique hand carved Rosewood side table. The side table stands on a hand carved lion paw footed base with a hand carved solid mahogany pedestal. The top o...

Exquisite French giltwood swinging putto marble-top table/ Ferner, with beveled Carrara marble top revealing a removable 29.5" x 14"x 3" high tole ferner/...

A Royal Vienna style porcelain cabinet plate titled "Ros'chen", dating from the late 19th century. Very fine and detailed hand enameling and gilding. The plate is signed "Wagner" ove...

Stunning little 19th century tabletop stationary box made of micro-mosaic. Made in Britain, circa 1870, in Tunbridge Wells, hence these type of works are called Tunbridgeware! ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of circa 1860 gilt bronze French wall sconces These came from my favourite antiques dea...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very Elegant, hand made in England Astral glazed Library bookcase with long legs and a flamed mahogany ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games. This is a very well made and ...

This pair of antique chairs is unsigned but believed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the Victorian style. The chairs have hand carved wooden frames and featur...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian 1880 Walnut & Mahogany marquetry inlaid Chessboard games table which has been fully re...

We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1880 English Elm strapped with Wrought Iron rivets, leather handled, canvas steamer trunk This is a very well made example ...

This is an antique lithography map of Suffolk. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Suffolk ...

A beautifully executed antique Dutch oil painting in a gilt wood frame, depicting a mother and baby, dating from around the 1860-1880 period...

A tall and impressive Victorian hall stand in walnut. The central domed top is complemented with an arrangement of two rows of seven substantial painted brass hooks. The base is fl...

A splendid Victorian figured mahogany occasional table with a slim moulded edge to the top. The table has a frieze drawer to the front with a brass escutcheon and a dummy drawer fro...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale stunning antique Victorian hand carved gold gilt round wall mirror with ornate frame that is really quite wo...

An English Gothic silver plated communion set with their original box by Henry Wilkinson & Sons of Sheffield. Comprising two chalices, two patens, a ewer and a plate. Each ornately e...

A fantastic pair of antique Victorian amboyna bedside chests. They were made in England by Lamb’s of Manchester, they date from around the 1860-1880 period. The quality is outstandi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Museum quality, circa 1880 Dutch inlaid extra large twin pedestal, double sided partners desk which has been fully restored A truly stunnin...

This pair of antique turned mercantile hat stands are unsigned but presumed to originate from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in a period Victorians style. The shafts and base are composed of solid oak with have been lath turned in an ornate manner and topped with engraved star shaped brass caps.The bases have cut circular channels that are lead filled.

Guido Cacciapuoti bronze horses couples 1940 Italy.

We are delighted to offer this lovely Victorian pitch pine & Gesso circa 1860 fire surround A very good looking and highly decorative fire surround, the gesso plaster detailing is...

This fine wool runner rug was woven by hand in 1950 and features a fantastic geometric repeat pattern. The decorative repeat pattern central design has been woven in beige, cream and...