Victorian Furniture

This is an antique estate manager's kneehole desk. A Scottish, golden oak and leather office desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Excellent late-19th century exampl...

A superb pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall / side chairs beautifully crafted with rich carved detail and elegant sweeping forms—an excellent example of mid-19th-century decorat...

Antique National Cash Register (NCR) Model #349 drug / candy store / pharmacy total adder machine. Serial number 635844, circa 1908. A classic early 20th-century mechanical cash re...

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

Title: The Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson & British Fleet, 1805 Original antique 19th-century steel engraving depicting the Battle of Trafalgar, the decisive British naval victory of 21 October 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. This dramatic maritime scene is after the painting by celebrated British marine artist Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867), and was engraved by John Cousen (1804–1880). The inscriptions beneath the image read: “C. STANFIELD, R.A. PAINTER.” “J. COUSEN, ENGRAVER.” “THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.” “FROM THE PICTURE IN THE VERNON GALLERY.” The Battle of Trafalgar Fought on 21 October 1805 off Cape Trafalgar on the southwestern coast of Spain, the Battle of Trafalgar was one of the most important naval engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. The British Royal Navy, commanded by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, confronted the combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve. Nelson employed an unconventional attack, dividing his fleet into columns that sailed directly into the Franco-Spanish battle line. The resulting close-range engagement ended in a decisive British victory and confirmed Britain’s command of the seas. The battle became one of the defining events of British maritime history. Admiral Horatio Nelson & HMS Victory Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805) commanded the British fleet from his famous flagship HMS Victory. Shortly before the battle commenced, Nelson ordered the celebrated signal: “England expects that every man will do his duty.” During the fighting, Nelson was struck by a musket ball fired from the French ship Redoutable and was mortally wounded. He died aboard HMS Victory during the battle, having lived long enough to learn that victory was assured. His death at the moment of triumph made Nelson a national hero and permanently linked his name with Trafalgar. The Scene Stanfield’s composition conveys the enormous scale, violence and confusion of a major naval engagement in the age of sail. Ships-of-the-line crowd the horizon, their towering masts and rigging emerging through smoke, spray and the dramatic sky. Several vessels are depicted fighting at extremely close quarters, recalling the devastating exchanges of cannon fire that characterized the battle. In the foreground, broken spars, wreckage and sailors struggling in the turbulent sea emphasize the human consequences of the engagement. The exceptionally wide composition gives the engraving an almost panoramic character and makes it particularly effective as a decorative maritime print. Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Clarkson Frederick Stanfield was one of the leading British marine painters of the 19th century. Stanfield had first-hand experience of life at sea before establishing himself as an artist. His knowledge of ships, rigging, changing weather and the movement of the ocean contributed to the convincing maritime atmosphere for which his work became celebrated. He was elected a Royal Academician and became particularly admired for his dramatic marine and historical paintings. John Cousen (1804–1880) The painting was translated into engraving by John Cousen, an accomplished English engraver known particularly for his landscape, architectural and marine subjects after important contemporary British artists. His finely worked engraving preserves the dramatic tonal effects of Stanfield’s original painting, from the dark turbulent foreground water to the distant ships disappearing into smoke and atmospheric haze. The Vernon Gallery The original painting was part of the important collection assembled by British businessman and philanthropist Robert Vernon (1774–1849). Vernon built an extensive collection devoted primarily to contemporary British art and presented his collection to the British nation in 1847. The inscription “From the Picture in the Vernon Gallery” records the important provenance of Stanfield’s original composition. Technique: Original antique steel engraving Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Engraver: John Cousen (1804–1880) Title: The Battle of Trafalgar Subject: Battle of Trafalgar Date depicted: 21 October 1805 Historical figure: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson British flagship: HMS Victory Historical period: Napoleonic Wars Origin: England Publication date: 19th century Style / Period: Victorian / 19th-century British maritime art Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered spotting and foxing and minor staining. There is visible wear and some paper loss and irregularity to the outer edges and corners, particularly at the upper corners. Some minor handling marks and creasing are present, consistent with the age of the sheet. The engraved image itself remains strong, detailed and visually impressive. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Please note: This is an original antique 19th-century steel engraving, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Battle of Trafalgar, Trafalgar 1805, Admiral Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Lord Nelson, HMS Victory, Royal Navy, British Navy, Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon, naval battle, naval warfare, British naval history, maritime history, military history, sailing ships, ships of the line, antique maritime print, antique naval engraving, Clarkson Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, John Cousen, Vernon Gallery, British marine art, Victorian engraving, steel engraving, original antique print, 19th century maritime art

Twelve Chantilly sterling silver goblets. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Baluster bowl and stem on domed foot. Bowl has embossed leafing-scroll frames (vacant) surround by scrol...

A striking pair of English cast-iron hunting trophy wall plaques dating to the 19th century. Each richly modeled plaque is centered by a three-dimensional animal head, one depicting ...

Pair of Victorian Radiator Covers or Doors ready for repurposing. Hand cut and chased with torch designs on each panel from the late 19th Century in heavy gauge brass. Heavy decorati...

A refined set of five Haviland Limoges white porcelain luncheon plates, made in France and finished with delicate gold trim. Each plate is white porcelain, with the soft blue tone in...

Antique Victorian Taxidermy Small Whitetail Deer Antler Wall Mount Metal Shield Plaque with "A" Monogram. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 12" W x 8" D.

This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twelve balloon back dining chairs dating from the late 20th Century. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid ma...

Exceptional collection of nine antique apothecary bottles, individually sourced and thoughtfully assembled into a striking decorative composition. The bottles vary in height, silhouette and proportion, creating a beautifully balanced arrangement of green glass with an unmistakable historical presence. The collection includes small pharmacy bottles, taller storage bottles, narrow-necked vessels and rounded forms, each reflecting the practical diversity of the traditional chemist’s shop. Their variations in size suggest that they were originally used for different preparations, quantities and dispensing purposes. Some may have held medicinal mixtures, tinctures, botanical extracts, aromatic preparations or other pharmaceutical compounds commonly prepared and sold by apothecaries. The rich green coloration is one of the most characteristic features of the group. During the 19th century, green and blue-green glass was widely used for pharmacy bottles, particularly in Europe and Britain. The color was associated with traditional apothecary glassware and, in some cases, helped protect light-sensitive contents. Green bottles were also used for substances that required visual distinction within the pharmacy, although color alone does not identify a particular medicine or poison. Ribbing, unusual shapes, special stoppers and printed or embossed warnings were often used for that purpose. These bottles belong to the world of the Victorian pharmacy, when an apothecary was simultaneously a medical practitioner, chemist, compounder and retailer. Medicines were prepared in small quantities, measured by hand and dispensed in containers selected according to the substance and the required dosage. Before standardized industrial packaging became widespread, the bottle itself was an essential part of the medical experience. Their forms also reveal the evolution of glassmaking. Many antique pharmaceutical...

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French marble top commode chest of drawers having a pretty and shaped marble top with a moulded edge above 3 outstanding quality kingwood and or...

The product is a Burleigh "Asiatic Pheasants" platter. * The "Asiatic Pheasants" collection, featuring delicate floral patterns and birds, has been in production since 1862. 
 * The ...

A wonderfully unusual antique cranberry glass vase, dating to around 1910, with an elegant sculptural form and beautifully detailed moulded decoration. The rich cranberry-pink glass...

This is a mid-century Italian Venetian hand painted bombe commode with a faux marble top. The chest has a floral motif surrounded by gilt accents. The hardware is original. A lovely ...

Aqua Minton Majolica square jardiniere with stand the square sectioned jardiniere simply decorated with a cattail on each corner. H / 7.8 inches. 6.4 by 6.4 inches.

Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints. All grasses Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker. Original color Published, circa 1850 Unframed. The measurement giv...

A late Victorian Walnut Piano Stool featuring a lift-up seat that reveals a built-in compartment for storing sheet music. It is characterized by its darl walnut wood construction and...

These are a set of FOUR digitally remastered prints of Parrots, hand coloured framed prints, originally from Circa 1800s. Prints of this style we...

Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass galleries, mirror to the centre with a pretty inlaid rail above flanked by two faux ...

This is an antique greyhound figure. A French, bronze dog paperweight or ornament, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. A charming decorative piece, ideal for the desk, s...

This is a beautiful antique Victorian ormolu mounted envelope card table, circa 1880 in date. The card table is made from superb quality Gonçalo Alves, has the most striking musical...

An unusually long Victorian mahogany hall bench by London decorators and furnishers, Austin & Craig of London. This characterful dark stained bench has a welcoming plank seat with a...

Manufactured by the historic The Furniture Shops of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this classic 1920s–1940s Martha Washington sewing ...

This gorgeous early Victorian antique writing table is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1860.   The rectangular top with rounded corners is fitted with the origi...

An exception Early Thomas Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph with original horn, tube cabinet & 93 records. Phonograph box and cabinet are made from oak in Late Victorian manner wit...

Elegant English games table crafted in solid oak, dating from the early 20th century. The table features a rectangular top with green felt playing surface, ideal for card games or us...

This elegant oak games table dates from the early 20th century and features a classic, understated design. Crafted in solid oak, the table stands on finely turned legs that provide b...

Early 20th Century Hoshiarpur Inlaid Occasional Table A fine early 20th-century Indian Hoshiarpur occasional table, showcasing beautifully worked inlay throughout. Rich in decorative...

A large Scottish antique 19th Century well figured red Rossa marble fireplace surround in a typical Scottish design. A generous top shelf with a bu...

Greater Bird of Paradise Male & Female Hand-Colored Lithograph, c. 1875 Description: Original antique hand-colored lithograph depicting a magnificent pair of Greater Birds of Paradise, identified beneath the image as “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel (Paradisea apoda).” The composition shows the spectacular male Greater Bird of Paradise perched above a female. The male is represented with his characteristic golden-yellow ornamental flank plumes cascading dramatically around the body, contrasting with his dark chest and greenish-yellow head and throat. Two extremely elongated tail wires descend beneath him. The more restrained brown plumage of the female provides a striking illustration of the sexual dimorphism for which birds of paradise became celebrated. Birds of paradise were among the most extraordinary exotic birds known to European naturalists and collectors. Early specimens reached Europe from the Indonesian archipelago without their feet, contributing to centuries of myths that the birds lived perpetually in the air. This history is reflected in the scientific name Paradisea apoda, meaning essentially “footless bird of paradise.” The plate is numbered Fig. 139 and bears the German title “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel.” It was produced for a German 19th-century natural-history publication and is a fine example of the period's increasingly sophisticated ornithological illustration. Although the composition is reminiscent of the celebrated bird illustrations associated with John Gould, I would not attribute this particular plate directly to Gould. The available evidence does not establish Gould as its artist or publisher, and the German typography and figure numbering indicate that it belongs to a separate German natural-history publication. Greater Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel” Fig. 139 German School c. 1870–1880 Original hand-colored lithograph This is an original antique print from the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered light foxing and minor spotting and marks, particularly within the margins. Some minor handling wear is consistent with age. The colors remain attractive and the principal image is well preserved. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Period: Late 19th Century Style: Victorian Medium: Hand-colored lithograph on paper Subject: Greater Bird of Paradise Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda Male and Female Birds Tropical Birds Ornithology Natural History Keywords: Greater Bird of Paradise, Bird of Paradise, Paradisea apoda, Paradiesvogel, Der gemeine Paradiesvogel, paradise bird, tropical bird, exotic bird, male bird of paradise, female bird of paradise, Indonesian birds...

Our Damru Rattan Side Table is handwoven with rattan and cane, with a scalloped detail around the edge and a unique shape. The teak rattan colour fits in effortlessly with almost any...

Dresden porcelain amphora with lid by Orben Knabe & Co. Richly decor of relief flowers and leaves, openwork lid. Maker's mark under the bottom. Condition: very good. Height: 22 c...

This antique early 20th century Victorian Revival spinet desk showcases the elegant craftsmanship and multi-functional engineering characteristic of late 19th-century American furnit...

19th century oak bench from England with lovely hand turned legs. The top has lovely graining and is banded , surrounding a single plank in the center of the bench seat. The top al...

This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date. The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...

Lofty vintage lidded box ambitiously handcrafted in a lush composition of exotic seashells throughout with a felt lined interior.

A characterful set of four English oak captain’s chairs dating to circa 1890, each distinguished by a broad curved arm rail, turned spindle supports and a carved nautical crest cente...

Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Wall Light – L An antique glass prismatic wall light. The light has retained its original brass wall bracket, which has some great age and painta. ...

A 19th-century English etagere finely crafted from mahogany. The three tiers of this storage shelf offer ample space for open storage and displays. Each shelf showcases exceptiona...

Large antique Victorian quality carved oak throne armchair having a quality carved oak back with super barley twist supports, open arms with quality ...

Elegantly formed Victorian copper wall lantern in original condition. c.1890 The surface shows a wonderfully settled verdigris, the kind that only decades of exposure can produce. W...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this magnificent and wonderfully decorative antique-style European tapestry depicting an elaborate aristocra...

This is an exquisite antique side table. An Italian, kingwood and marble bedside nightstand dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Distinguished by its superb materials and...

Antique mid 19th century 8 day skeleton clock. Centrally mounted on wood base featuring exposed Fusee movement and protected from dust by a glass dome.  

Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal gallery above a devine shaped inlaid marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interi...

Antique - Victorian silver plate berry serving spoons - gold wash to each finely detailed and tooled bowl - contained in their original silk and ve...

An exceptionally carved mahogany partners desk by R.J. Horner & Co, circa 1890s. Drawing inspiration from Victorian & Italian Baroque Styling. Features a serpentine form with carved ...

English set of three fireplace tools made of polished steel and with a stand made of brass. The fire tool set is in a good condition and is fully functional. 19th century, Victorian.

For sale a ''so called '' Hall Cabinet Antique Dutch faceted mirror cabinet with beautiful frame, brush, gold, copper, Tin, wood, faceted mirrors, beveled mirror. inside the Cabinet...

A lovely, bowfront mahogany chest of drawers from the early 19th century from England A good-quality chest of drawers with bowed drawer witch gives a beautiful look to the chest Supe...

Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker. Original color Published, circa 1850 Unframed. The measurement given is for one...

Large decorative and useable meat hammer/mallet in ironstone porcelain. Hand-glazed/painted in Onion pattern and made by either Meissen or Teichert in Germany circa 1890-1910. It is ...

Highly Original Tufted English Wingback Settee in Patinated Leather England Early 20th Century A handsome and rare English wingback Chesterfield settee, upholstered in richly patina...

A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian triple bookcase In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burl wood drawer fronts, and original brass hardware. S...

19th century Dutch Victorian fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The width at the front is 60.5 c...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Victorian Edwardian Period Walnut Marble Top Washstand with Pre-War "...

An exceptionally fine quality example of an elaborately framed English Still Life of fruits Oil Painting on canvas, in the style of Oliver Clare or Eloise Harriet Stannard, second qu...

Rare Majolica Palissy oyster plate attributed to Thomas Sergent with fishs heads, circa 1880.