Victorian Furniture

Culled from a high quality collection of silver plate with the best and most unique pieces selected for this top of the line seven piece English tea service; this antique ensemble, w...

Lovely botanical print Chromo-lithograph Original color Published, circa 1870 Unframed. Chipped top left corner Free shipping

A delicate set of eight Haviland Limoges porcelain plates, made in France and decorated with soft pink and blue floral sprays over a luminous white porcelain ground. Each plate featu...

This is a fantastic vintage Victorian Revival marquetry dining table. The table is made from burr walnut, which has a really beautiful grain and to highlight the grain it has been F...

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

This is a large antique presentation tray. An English, silver plated afternoon tea platter, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Exceptional proportion and delightfully ...

This is a large pair of antique garden planters. An English, cast iron outdoor display urn from the time of the Great Exhibition, datin...

Vintage WM Rogers "Spring Flower" Victorian Style Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Bar Ice Bucket. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 10" W x 9" D.

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

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...

Wonderful set of 12 botanical prints Chromo-lithographs after watercolours by Elijah Walton Published by W.M Thompson. 1869 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size. Fr...

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...

Our Serena Rattan Mirror in a classic round silhouette is perfect for adding natural texture to any space in the house. It features an elegant cane frame neatly wrapped in rattan, fi...

This amazing set of 24 cutlery pieces. Fish Knifes & Forks for 12 people made in Sheffield, England in the 1910s. The original box. The antique set has the original manufacturer's la...

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.  

A refined set of six Haviland Limoges white porcelain dinner plates in the Ranson blank, also known by collectors as Schleiger #1. Made in France, this elegant pattern is admired for its pure white porcelain body, softly scalloped rim, molded edge detail, and understated relief decoration. Without applied color or heavy ornament, the beauty of the set comes from the quality of the porcelain itself, the graceful shape, and the quiet sculptural detail around the border. The Ranson blank is one of the most recognizable Haviland forms and is widely referenced by collectors through the Schleiger numbering system. Haviland collectors note that many Haviland patterns were assigned collector names or Schleiger numbers rather than original factory pattern names, and Ranson / Schleiger #1 is among the best-known plain white patterns. Haviland reference sources also list standard dinner plates at approximately 9 1/2 inches, matching the measurement shown in the original listing. The set’s all-white design makes it highly versatile. These plates can be used for formal dining, everyday elegant table service, layered place settings, or decorative display. They pair beautifully with silver plate, crystal, linen, transferware, floral Limoges, French faience, majolica, and other collected tableware. Their restraint gives them a timeless quality, allowing them to work in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Best described as antique to early twentieth-century Haviland Limoges porcelain, the original listing identifies the set as antique, and comparable market references describe Haviland Ranson / Schleiger #1 dinner plates as antique Haviland...

The image shows a set of 5 Mason's Ironstone lunch plates in the Manchu Pink pattern, crafted in the late 1800s. Each plate measure 8 inches in diameter and showcases a delicate pink...

A 19th Century Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron tiled fireplace insert. A wider than normal outer plate, a further border of egg & Dart raised cast moulding. A central tiled chim...

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...

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...

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...

19th century English blue and white "Wild Rose" plate. The plate are decorated with wild roses on the border, the central pattern is a rural landscape, bridge and river.

Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Ebony Wooden Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with an elegant decoratively carved classical Cow Horn L shaped handle above a finely repousse chased gold plated silver collar with a vacant cartouche and a wonderful wide mount with matching chased decoration. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin Condition: Good condition with nice patination, few small character dents to gilt mounts, complete with its original firm fitting solid steel and polished brass ferrule. Nice straight stick in wonderful condition. Length: 35.5" (89cm) Width of handle: 4.25" (11cms). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door Shipping offered by Seller. *TIP: When deciding to purchase a Walking Stick on-line, always check the dimensions especially its length. Many antique sticks...

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...

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 ...

This is a fine antique gentleman's correspondence desk. An English, rosewood writing table with decorative boxwood inlay, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Rich in det...

This is a wonderful English antique fall front secretary desk with Mahogany finish. The secretaire is elegantly designed with beautiful sculpted feet. Beautiful colour and patina to ...

A Superb Quality Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest, Of Traditional Two Part Construction, Having Wonderfully Figured Timbers Throughout, Original Brass Bound Deco...

Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian carved walnut ladies and gentlemen's chairs both having a magnificent quality carved walnut shape back. The gentleman’s chair having ope...

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.

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...

A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century. The overall structure beautifull...

Set of quality antique Victorian solid silver spoons and sugar tongs in their original leather box opening to reveal a set of six antique solid silver spoons...

Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing kneehole desk having an original brown leather writing surface with a mahogany edge above nine mahogany cockbeeded oak lined drawers ...

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...

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 set of 6 19th-century English Windsor chairs in oak A beautiful set with a lovely patina. They have been controlled by our cabinetmaker. They feature back braces, which are...

Majolica plate signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Very rare large size 9.5 inches. 6 plates available.

This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. The sunken central superstructure is flanked on either side by columns of five...

This is a stylish antique Victorian oak brass and cedar lined tabletop cigar humidor circa 1860 in date. The rectangular box features a lift out tray and adjustable divisions with sunken handles to the sides and a hinged lid with a central brass shield. Complete with the original Bramah lock and key. It would make a beautiful gift to any connoisseur of fine cigars. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique items, the humidor shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 19.5 x Width 44 x Depth 29 Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 11 inches Humidor is any kind of box or room with constant humidity that is used to store cigars, cigarettes, orpipe tobacco. For private use, small wooden or acrylic glass humidor boxes for a few dozen cigars are used, while cigar shops may have walk-in humidors. Humidors can be used to store other goods for which a certain level of humidity is desirable; the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team stores game balls in a large humidor at their home stadium, Coors Field, to counteract the effects of Denver's high altitude and generally low humidity. Humidors of all sizes use hygrometers to keep track of the humidity levels. Classification of humidors Walk-in humidor - most common in cigar bars or stores. One room is built as or converted to a humidor where all the cigars are stored. Cabinet humidor - usually placed on the floor as a piece of furniture. Typically holds 1000-5000 cigars. Table humidor - often quite heavy, though portable in theory, it's usually kept in one location. Capacity ranges from three hundred to a few thousand cigars. It usually comes with a polished wood exterior, marble, leather or combination of exotic elements, and glass top. Personal humidor - semi-regular cigar smokers will sometimes keep a small humidor in their homes for personal storage, special events, or aesthetic characteristics of the humidor itself . Usually contains 20-75 cigars. This may also be known as a "Desktop Humidor". Travel humidor - portable and made for carrying cigars enough for the outing or event, usually 2 to 10 cigars. Oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus - Latin "oak tree" having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of. Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture. Bramah is London's oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Marylebone, London and Romford, Essex. Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the patent was awarded in 1787. The designer was Joseph Bramah. Joseph Bramah was a leading inventor of the industrial revolution, patenting over 18 new ideas, including a new valve for the water closet (toilet), the hydraulic pump, a fountain pen, and a fire engine. Bramah also introduced a beer hand pump for use at the bar, to prevent fluid loss when barmen went downstairs to pour a new jug! Due to the quality of his manufacturing, his name became a by-word amongst British Engineers for engineering excellence and many of his inventions are on display in the Science Museum in London. You can find one of his original toilets still working in Osborne House, Queen Victoria's home on the Isle of Wight. The Bramah lock was unique and advanced property and valuables protection enormously. Indeed it was 50 years ahead of any Chubb lock...

An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Chinese Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Vases of traditional baluster outline, of unusually quite good size proportions, (see last image in situ) mid...

A vintage Victorian style sterling silver large picture frame. Measures approximately 12” high and 8 “ ( at widest) holds a photo of approx. 5”x7”. Signed JR 925. Royal blue velvet ...

Collection of cast iron dogs by Hubley. American – early 20thC. A rare and highly decorative collection of six antique cast iron dog figures by...

Dagger style letter opener featuring leaf-shaped blade and a handmade pewter handle depicting a hunt dog. It was made in Italy in the mid-late 19 th century by an unknown jeweler or ...

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

SUDLOW'S - Rare antique cobalt blue glazed ceramic tea set with silver overlay - featuring decoration to all sides, rims and handles on each piece - consisting of a tea pot and stand...

19th century walnut and Hungarian ash chest from England. This is an incredible chest! The top of the chest is made from a single plank of walnut, which has lovely graining and col...

19th century Brass Bound Peat Bucket with Brass handle. The rough-hewn outside bound with brass bands and copper rivets.

Large 19th C English painted glazed kitchen dresser. Really good model and lots of storage. 1840 Upper shelf depth 30cm

About as fine as they get, this large Burr walnut cigar cabinet is a magnificent quality box beautifully made. Each corner has a carved column with a polished brass base and brass...

A striking and substantial 1929 printing of Webster’s New International Dictionary, First Edition, presented here in its classic unabridged format with beautifully preserved thumb in...

Antique Victorian quality silver plated tantalus having a quality silver plated tantalus with a carrying swing handle and three cut glass square decanters...

Set of Four Antique Mineralogy & Crystal Chromolithographs by Kenngott, 1888 DESCRIPTION: A fascinating set of four original 19th-century scientific plates illustrating mineralo...

Antique George III mahogany eight day painted face grandfather clock having a swan neck pediment with a glazed arch door and flanked by ...

This is an antique adjustable tapestry frame. An English, mahogany country house needlepoint stretcher, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Appealing tapestry frame off...

Here is a pair of hand painted cache pots with fantastic depictions of cherubs cavorting on one side of the pot and an artistic collage of decorative images on the other. The eggshel...

Victorian Style Oak Washstand with Towel Rack. Measures: 30" in width, 17.5" in depth and 28" in height to the top and 53" in height to the top of towel Rack

A monumental solid brass bin, jardinière, or planter of exceptional quality and substantial weight. Richly detailed, the vessel is adorned with opposing ram's head handles and rests ...

This an elegant antique mahogany revolving bookcase by the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid mahogany with slats t...

19th century blue & white dessert plate flora signed Creil & Montereau.