Victorian Furniture

This is an antique classical wall frieze. A Continental, silvered copper Grand Tour relief plaque in later frame, dating to the late Victorian perio...

Dickens, Charles. In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. London: JM Dent & Co., 1905. Illustrated by Charles E. Brock. First Edition thus. Octavo. Cream cloth hardcover board...

A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass panels in the upper section over a base with ten drawers on each side, flanking a middle section consisting of three doors with wooden panels. There are two adjustable shelves in each of the three upper sections, with a total of ten interior drawers. Original tear-drop pulls on doors turn to release a lever allowing the doors to be opened with the pulls as well as locked, a most unusual and attractive feature. All of the hardware is original to the bookcase including the locks. Comes with working locks and keys. Measurements: 13' 8 1/2" long x 21 1/2" - 27 1/2" deep x 101" high (8'5" high) All of the drawers are stamped with the cabinetmaker's stamp, "S.E. & R. (Ralph) Johnson, Warrington". This fine bookcase was manufactured prior to 1880 in Warrington in Cheshire, England. While information is scant, it would seem that S. E. would have been Ralph's father's workshop listed at 78 Bridge Street in Warrington, England, circa 1878. Ralph would have likely been an apprentice at that time. He opened his own workshop, presumably when his father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown. Drawer locks are original and stamped "Chance Son & Co. W Chance, Son, & Co" and are listed in the 1850s directories as "Merchants and Factors" in Birmingham, England. They would have been middlemen having various merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase is a lever combination lock. In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks. Some points about the breakfront to note are that it is made entirely out of solid mahogany which is unusual; there are no veneers. Even the drawer sides, backs and bottoms are made of mahogany. The interior wood, i.e., the back and the insides of the cabinet is pine. One of the great features is that the upper door hardware has a dead latch that operates with the tear drop pull. You can lock the doors, but if you don't want to lock them, you can use the tear drop pull to operate the dead latch to open and close by turning it to the right. There are 20 exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2 adjustable shelves each. There are enough extra original cast iron shelf...

A gorgeous antique Victorian carved mahogany tilting full length cheval floor mirror In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Measures: 30"W x 23.25"D x 70"H. Good or...

A magnificent pair of circa 1880 English garden urns in the form of tazzas, rising from heavy pedestals to install in the garden or patio. Cast from reconstituted stone (a concrete m...

A charming late 19th century English pine faux bois painted birds eye maple chest of drawers with decorative stringing and stenciling at the corners. The paint, turnip feet, and turned pine pull knobs are original to this 125+ year old piece. This chest of drawers offers ample storage with five drawers that glide easily. The old turned pine knobs have a gorgeous worn patina that is distinctive of antique English dressers...

This is a large antique carboy. An English, glass storage jar or terrarium, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Generously sized with char...

19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle...

Late 19th C English painted pine bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1890 Upper shelf depth 22.5cm Internal reference H

A grand pair of Victorian burr walnut bedside tables with carrara white marble tops. Each bank of drawers has a configuration of three smooth running drawers with button handles rai...

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock Having a quality brass carriage clock with bevelled edge glass panels white enamel dial with Roman numerals original hands 8 day moveme...

ABOUT An early 20th-century flat-top cabin steamer trunk crafted by the renowned F. Waldbaur Koffer & Lederwarenfabrik of Stuttgart, Germany. Built for luxury transcontinental ra...

George Jones Majolica Sardine box on a turquoise-blue ground, English, ca. 1870, the box molded with green acanthus leaves, with matching underplate, the lid molded and applied with ...

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...

This is an antique carved Breton cabinet. A carved French sideboard crafted in oak in the late 19th century, circa 1880. An ornate example of French,...

Striking large antique lamp features urn shaped porcelain body with two ornate decorative twin handles, hand-painted in Victorian style with large English roses and country landscape...

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 exquisite antique cutlery set is beautifully presented in a handcrafted wooden storage box. The set includes matching knives and forks, e...

Large oval porcelain tray is hand painted with bouquet of roses in different shades of pink and decorated with asymmetrical gilded trim. The tray has unglazed bisque bottom; low wavy...

A characterful group of four large copper planters dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880. Each planter has a generous rounded form and a n...

An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase with decorative astragal glazing and a well-proportioned fitted interior. This quality antique mahogany bookcase has a rectangular moul...

A gorgeous antique Victorian silverplate tea or coffee service set, including: tea pots, sugar, creamer, and large service tray. By Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measuremen...

Quality antique Victorian copper watering can having a shaped swing handle with lift up lids, shaped spout and a lovely shaped handle. It stan...

Fabulous set of 12 prints. All statesmen. Humorous caricatures by Sir Lesley " Spy " Ward. Chromolithographs Unframed. Published in Vanity fair. Dated 1873 The measurement give...

A small early 19th century Victorian manner carved statuary marble fireplace surround. A reeded top shelf sits above a recessed panelled frieze, flanked by jambs with further panelling, jambs are adorned with well carved high relief corbels all resting on moulded foot blocks...

A rare and fine quality Forte Piano antique music box made by Ami Rivenc in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1890. This is a very attractive music box with an unusual format. the combs are se...

A beautiful Late Victorian Eastlake Dresser and Mirror, circa 1880. The case is made from walnut with three lower drawers featuring burled front molding, brass hardware and Charles ...

Beautiful 19th century English Victorian period fireplace grate made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. The engraved fret with eagle and foliage surmounted by curved front bars. T...

This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking...

These simple and elegant petite floral sconces were inspired by early Adans and Westlake railroad dining car lights. They measure only 7.5 tall x 6.5 inches deep with a 5 inch tented...

These truly magnificent chandeliers are of the finest quality.

We have a small collection of these decorative prismatic lamps. They are priced per lamp and not as collection. This way you can buy just one or all. The cone shaped glass is prisma...

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England, circa 1851-55. Early Victorian Era. Made of...

A fabulous American Victorian painted yellow wrought iron wire Grand shoe shining stand by Royal Products Chicago. Born in the late 19th century, the tall shoeshine chair...

Very nice small ceiling lamp .Brass armature with Crystal Glass . 1930s .Two large E27 bulb needed .

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...

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...

Late 19th century steamer trunk, American. Wood, canvas, leather & brass studding all combine to make a unique end table, storage trunk at the end of the bed, etc. From 737 E Frankli...

This is an elegant pair of antique Victorian silver-plated table candelabra, circa 1880 in date, and bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths Garrard & Co Ltd. These...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Renaissance Victorian Cast Iron Figural 3 Tier Black Painted Plant Sta...

Late 19th to early 20th century Victorian / Edwardian three tier quartersawn oak dessert display stand. Rectangular frame with oxbow handle, with three round folding tiers. Dimensio...

With dyed leather seat.

Very Unusual Horn Sectional Hand Carved Chinese Walking Stick or Dress Cane of outstanding quality, last half of the Nineteenth Century. The ...

This is an antique pokerwork stationery box. An English, beech and tulipwood desktop tidy in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charmingly hand f...

An exceptional antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival monumental sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. Spain, Circa Early 20th Century Solid wal...

A beautiful English secretary desk Antique Victorian Pedestal Desk 19th Century partner desk. The worktop is inlaid in olive green leather. On either side are cabinets, each with thr...

Mid-late 19th century tumbling block top jewelry box. English. Various woods. The interior with mirror and lift out divided jewelry compartment. "English Make Secure Lever" lock (no ...

1950s German Butchery Pig Window Decoration Item e7196 A vintage statue of a pig made of painted pottery. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue was m...

Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Oyster Plate with six wells. The KPM Royal Berlin factory, renowned for producing fine porcelain since the 18th century, is hi...

Beautiful antique brass picture frame, circa 1880s, France. French picture frames from the Victorian era are an expression of an epoch that was ...

Classic Antique Victorian wire "Double Scroll" garden bench This is a classic circa 1900 two seat long wire "double scroll back" decorated garden bench...

Antique American Victorian vanity dresser / chest of drawers. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Aesthetic styling with serpentine / oxbow front, four drawers, paneled sides, and lar...

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved quarter sawn oak, with original brass hardware. D...

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880 This is a Victorian-era natural history taxidermy display case, most likely dating from the late 19th cen...

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Queen Anne slant front secretary desk or writing desk In the manner Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful tiger oak, with brass hardware. Measur...

A lovely pair of antique Victorian silver-plated napkin rings circa 1880 in date. The triangular shaped ring feature machine engraved fancy floral pattern and come in their origi...

Add vintage elegance to your bar setup or coffee table with this 1980s Victorian revival gallery tray by Italian maker M.B. Crafted with a glossy surface imitating rich burl walnut w...

Early 20th Century Larkin Co. Buffalo NY Quarter Sawn Tiger Oak Library table with a single hidden drawer. Completely refinished and in near pr...

Exceptionally Fine and Rare Hand Carved Irish Bog Oak Figural Owl of Museum Quality and unusually seldom seen tall slender proportions, firmly attributed to be the work of Cornelius ...

A large late 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, a generous outer plate with a raised highlighted frame, splayed internal revels hosting a detailed fire chamber with a stylised ...