19th Century Hand Tinted Engraving Trio of Ring Tailed Lemurs Natural History

A collection of seven display jars of unusual form, glass with ground pontil marks and hollow ground glass stoppers, one retaining a label for F.W.BRANCH D...

Pair of Transverse Section's of Fossil Sponges (Ventriculites), housed in there original cardboard and glazed display boxes with labels From the upper chalk, Kent. Ex museum colle...

A good period pair of lithography engravings after the originals by Rembrandt A Stern Rabbi and Rembrandts Wife, both housed in their original glazed period ebonised and gilt frame...

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and a obvious rare survivor. A inscribed label of the maker Vago alo...

A highly decorative pair of falconry hoods, later mounted on matching period brass and ebonised turned stands. The larger example is second quarter of the 20th century in age, black...

Antique book printing / engraving plate - featuring stems of Geranium and Currant plants with titles - unsigned - walnut frame - country of origin unknown - 19th century. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - oxidation of the metal plate in areas - signs of age and use. Printing plate...

Original antique print titled 'Der Mokoko'. Antique print of a mokoko or Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta). The ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is a large strepsirrhine primate and ...

Princess Helena was born to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1846 and spent her life campaigning for reforms in nursing. She was a founding member of the British Red Cross and also served as president of the Royal British Nurse's Association. This authentic half inch strand of Princess Helena’s hair is a fascinating piece of royal memorabilia...

Princess Alice nursed her father Prince Albert as he lay on his deathbed. She retained an interest in medicine for the rest of her life. Soon after her marriage to the German prince Louis IV in 1862, Germany became embroiled in the Austro-Prussian War (1866). Alice devoted much of her attention to working in field hospitals...

Few British rulers have cast as long a shadow as Queen Victoria. Her reign lasted 63 years, which stood as the record up until great-granddaughter Elizabeth II surpassed her in 2015....

Edward VII’s coronation took place in 1901, following the death of his mother Queen Victoria. He was 59 at the time and his reign was short, ending with his death in 1910. This brief period is known as the Edwardian era. This was a time when society underwent a dramatic change, with women and workers agitating for greater self-determination. It was also the end of the great European golden age known as the Belle Époque. The First World War (1914-1918) would drag the continent screaming into the 20th century. This authentic half inch strand of hair is from the head of King Edward VII (it was likely taken when he was the Prince of Wales). A marvellous curio that fits beautifully into any collection of royal memorabilia...