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Period: Mid-19th Century
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIR 1840 HAND CARVED LIONS HEAD CHESTERFIELD LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, collectable circa 1840-1860 English Victorian hand carved Mahogany framed Library reading armch...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Late Georgian Pearl and Crystal 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely example of a late Georgian mourning ring holds a weave of hair behind crystal which sits on the most beautiful shoulders. The shoulders feature a raised flower pattern an...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
AWN Pugin Gothic Revival Oak, Leaded & Painted Glass Three-Fold Fire Screen
Located in London, GB
A super quality Gothic Revival oak, leaded and painted high fired glass three-fold fire screen, in the style of AWN Pugin, with roundel and mistletoe decorat...
Category
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Stained Glass, Oak
A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A large sized mid 19th century walnut slipper chair with a serpentine front rail. Raised on quality walnut turned front legs with splayed walnut legs to the rear and all with the ori...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Large Original Antique Prints of Birds of Prey, C.1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of birds of prey
Lithographs after the drawings by Turvey, A. Wilson and Cpt. Brown.
Original color.
Unframed
The measurement given below is for one print.
Category
1830s Scottish Folk Art Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Paper
Irma Martin, "Ondine" couple lovers
Located in London, GB
Irma Martin (1814–1876): A Woman Painter in the 19th Century
Irma Martin, born Anne Pierrette Marie Martin on September 3, 1814, in Lyon, emerged as a professional painter in a time...
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic United Kingdom
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Decorative Truncheon, Scottish, Beech, Edinburgh Police Baton, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative truncheon. A Scottish, beech Edinburgh police baton with handpainted detail, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fa...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Beech
Faux Bamboo Walnut Framed Mirror Made in England 1800’s in Boho Chic Style
Located in London, GB
A Faux Bamboo Walnut mirror of beautiful warm tones, together with it’s original hanging chain in the Chinoiserie/Aesthetic Movement style. Refreshed and revived by professional rest...
Category
1860s English Chinoiserie Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating from around 1850. The porcelain dogs are heavily made and stand raised on rectangul...
Category
1850s Chinese Qing Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Porcelain
OIL PAINTING 19th Century By Robert E . Roe British old master Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
VERY RARE Oil PAINTING Antique 19th Century By Listed artist British old master
OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING BRITISH SCHOOL 19th Century Gold Frame
Description
Late 19th century
“Good...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist United Kingdom
Materials
Oil
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Basket, Alma Border, Pink, Black, with Bird, ca 1855
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
A large basket with a Persian-inspired moulded Alma border in black on a bright pink ground, a moulded swan-head handle in white, gilt and pale green, pierced ends and a beautiful pa...
Category
1850s English Regency Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Porcelain
A Pre-Raphaelite Beauty. A Portrait of a lady by Josef Arnhold. Oil on canvas
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful painting of a beautiful woman in the style of the Pre-Raphaelites.
It is signed Arnhold.
It is in very condition and in the original frame.
Picture Size: 21 x 21" (51 ...
Category
1850s Pre-Raphaelite United Kingdom
Materials
Oil
Original Antique Print of Hummingbirds, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of hummingbirds
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Pub...
Category
1840s English Folk Art Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Cats, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of cats.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color.
Published,...
Category
1840s English Folk Art Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Paper
A Victorian Continental Silver Pepperette In The Form of An Owl With Glass Eyes
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Continental Silver Pepper Peperette In The Form of An Owl With Glass Eyes.
A lovely 19th century (Victorian era) German silver pepperette or pounce pot (used to contain fine sand ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Beaker by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt beaker made by Paul Storr; an addition to our continental silverware collection.
...
Category
1830s British Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fiddle pattern early Victorian sterling silver pair of asparagus tongs from 1838
By William Eaton
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1838 by William Eaton, this handsome pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs, are in fiddle pattern, and feature attractive pierced...
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl suite
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl suite, consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings, the necklace with five octagonal-cu...
Category
1860s British Holbeinesque Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold
19th Century Anglo Indian Bleached Rosewood Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive and highly decorative 19th Century Anglo-Indian, bleached rosewood settee.
This beautiful piece has a great shape and is decorated with fantastic carved detail on the s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
19th Century Wrought and Cast Iron Illuminated Neo-Gothic Overdoor
Located in Hastings, GB
One of the most outstanding pieces of ironwork we have ever seen, truly a one off spectacular mid-19th century iron overdoor, sourced from a Scottish estate this bespoke overdoor exp...
Category
Mid-19th Century Scottish Gothic Revival Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Located in Newark, England
Laying Foetus
From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Edo Period Skeleton Netsuke. The Skeleton Netsuke is carved from Boxwood depicting a skeleton in t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Staffordshire English Pottery Dog Saving Drowning Boy Spill Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual antique English Staffordshire spill vase modeled as a dog saving a drowning boy and dating from the mid 19th century. The spill vase stands on an oval shaped base and portrays a large dog lifting a boy from a river abstractly created with a blue painted rough cast edge. The dog stands raised on a bank painted with floral sprigs and the dog has a black and white painted body with painted features with the spill vase as a tall standing trunk...
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Pottery
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut four door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich figured walnut, circa 1860 in date.
This grand bookcase features rounded corners and an uppe...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Walnut
Set of 24 Original Antique Prints of Kings of England, C.1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Glorious set of 24 prints of English Kings or monarchs ( Including one Queen, Mary )
Steel engravings with amazing decorative vignettes
Published by Virtue C.1840
Unframed.
The m...
Category
1840s English Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Paper
Colombian emerald and diamond cocktail ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enha...
Category
1850s Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Victorian 1862 Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
By George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver drum style mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection.
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a drum shaped form.
The surface of this large mustard pot is embellished with bright cut engraved scrolling leaf ornamentation accented with a spray of floral motifs and incorporating two quatrefoil designs.
The upper and lower rims are encircled with applied moulded borders.
This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged cover surmounted with an impressive pierced decorated shaped scrolling thumbpiece.
The surface of the cover is embellished further bright cut engraved scrolling leaf and floral designs encompassing a vacant shaped cartouche.
This antique mustard pot...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf
Located in London, GB
This Vintage Barovier & Toso Murano decorative bowl is a stunning example of Italian mid-century art glass.
Crafted in a rich ruby red with delicate gold leaf flecks, the bowl’s ele...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tall Antique Gentleman’s Outfitters Dressing Mirror, Cheval, Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a distinguished English gentleman’s outfitter’s dressing mirror, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Crafted from exquisite flame mahogany, this superb Cheval m...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
19th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain garden seat
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
9th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain garden seat
Porcelain garden seat modelled as a drum with nail head bosses to top and bottom, the sides with two large panels depict...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Porcelain
Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality William IV mahogany glazed bureau bookcase, circa 1835, 19th century.
We have a key for the bookcase and a small internal door on...
Category
1830s William IV Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Wood
A large Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Domed Topped Antique French Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large antique Louis Philippe period domed toped French gilt mirror, with original mirror plate with very little to no foxing, warm and sof wear to the gilt work. Beaded inner slip....
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Giltwood
Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Centrepiece Candelabrum by Barnards 1854
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1854 by Barnards, this stunning, Victorian, antique sterling silver Centrepiece, features a central glass bowl and 5 spaces for candles. The centrepiece is ri...
Category
1850s English Baroque Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1843 English Sterling Silver Wine Ewer
By Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver wine ewer; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collecti...
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Willow Pattern Platter Large, Circa 1850
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This exquisite large ceramic serving platter features the timeless Blue Willow pattern, a beloved design that blends romantic legend with classic artistry. Dating back to the 1850s, ...
Category
1850s English Chinoiserie Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of mid 19th Century mahogany hall chairs, having circular shaped and moulded backs and centred by shield reserves, hard seats...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Tripod Shaving Mirror, English, Vanity Grooming Stand, Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tripod shaving mirror. An English, mahogany and birch adjustable personal grooming stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. A superbly crafted and highly functional piece, ideal for the discerning collector or gentleman’s dressing room.
Fine early Victorian craftsmanship, with beautifully figured mahogany and birch throughout
Desirably aged mirror plate, offering a clear reflection with minor historic markings
Adjustable height and angle, aided by a refined brass vernier mechanism, rotating through 180°
Demi-lune compartment lids open to reveal a charming birch-lined interior with caramel tones
Mirror plinth framed in mahogany with elegant bevelled edge moulding
Decorative acanthus bulb carving to the upright support, showcasing quality hand-carved work
Raised upon a distinctive tripod base, with bold cabriole legs and graceful scrolled toes
Rich colour palette and wax polish finish enhance the warm tones of the period timbers
This antique shaving...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Glass, Birch, Mahogany
Antique Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, dark brow...
Category
1840s Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Silk
Antique Rosewood Partners Desk With Blue Leather Embossed Top & Hidden Button
Located in London, GB
This exquisite rosewood partners desk is a masterpiece of 19th-century craftsmanship, designed in the manner of the renowned British furniture makers Waring & Gillow. A perfect blend...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold ‘Roma’ Etruscan Revival Bangle, in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold bangle, with applied granulation and wirework in 18 karat yellow gold.
This glorious bangle is in the Etruscan revival style, which was in vogue throughout ...
Category
1860s Vatican Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Open Arm Hide Leather Library Sofa Country House Antique Howard Sons style
By Mulberry
Located in London, GB
A superb quality, gorgeous and extremely rare Howard & Sons style two-seater open-arm cigar hide leather library sofa in lovely vintage condition....
Category
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Leather, Wood
Victorian Dining Table Extending 10 Seater Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany 2 Leaf Extending Dining Table.
Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a quote
This dining table is raised upon carved and turned legs with in...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle
By Creswick & Co. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver spirit kettle; an addition to our antique silver Teaware collection...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Large 19th Century Italian Painted Marginal Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Mid 19th Century Italian Wooden Framed, Rectangular, Cushion Type Marginal Mirror Of Rare Large Proportions, Having Large Central Mirror Plate, Flanked By Smaller Mostly O...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Pine
19th Century inlaid mahogany bedside table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century inlaid mahogany bedside table, the moulded edge top having inlay running along the outer edge and fine inlay on the inside with circular fan inlay at the centre, shaped ...
Category
1830s British Regency Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Church Bench Settle
Located in London, GB
A spectacular 19th Century carved Oak Gothic Church settle.
The rectangular back features panels are filled with intricate carvings of tracery, arches and crosses, surmounted by a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Wood
4 Classic Architectural Antique Prints from Steel Engravings dated 1850 Framed
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of 4 Greek Architectural steel engraved plates printed in 1850 with Olive colour hand cut mount with hand painted Gold line and professionally framed in 2014 i...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood, Paper
Georgian Black Dot Paste, Silver and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant holds black dot paste. The paste is set in silver and the back of the pendant is modelled in 9carat gold.
Heart Diameter: 17x18...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Silver, Gold
Original Antique Print of Beetles, 1847, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of beetles.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original color.
Published, 1...
Category
1840s English Folk Art Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique display dome. An English, bell glass and ebonised mahogany taxidermy showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Superb example, with a gene...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Glass
Original Antique Print of Lions and Tigers, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of lions.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Pub...
Category
1840s English Folk Art Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Paper
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
By James Vickery, Henry Lewis
Located in Northampton, GB
Dating to 1857 hallmarks for James Vickery and makers plaque Henry Lewis
From our Vanity Box collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass
William Davies (1826-1901) - For Restoration 1868 Oil, Menai Bridge
By William Davies
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful study of Menai Bridge in Anglesey, North Wales for restoration. The scene shows the iron suspension bridge in the idyllic North Wales landscape with a cow...
Category
Mid-19th Century United Kingdom
Materials
Oil
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Empire period armoire.
With stunning book matched walnut veneer to the two long doors flanked by two columns.
Original restra...
Category
1830s French Empire Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany and satinwood crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1860 in date.
The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three drawers in the frieze and three drawers in each pedestal. The other side of the desk has three drawers in the frieze with a cupboard to each pedestal, each cupbpard is fitted with a central shelf.
The drawers are all fitted withbeautiful brass drop handles, the desk is complete with the original brass locks and key, and is raised on plinth bases.
Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 79.5 x Width 166 x Depth 105
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 5 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 foot, 5 inches
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
Category
1860s English Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Tea Set 3 Part English Silver, Serving Tray, Home Decorative Objects
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique afternoon tea set. An English Sheffield, silver 3-pieces set with a serving tray, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Attractive ...
Category
1830s English Art Deco Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Victorian Carved Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique Victorian carved armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870 period.
The quality is outstanding, this has to be one of the finest e...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Leather, Wood
Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian painted 2 over 3 chest of drawers.
Circa 1860
This chest of drawers features original turned knobs and turned bun feet.
Having an arrangement of 2 over 3 drawers making thi...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Emerald and Diamond Ring Pear Shaped Heart Ring Rose Cut
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique emerald and diamond ring dating to the 19th century. The central prong-set 0.3ct pear cut natural emerald displays a gorgeous lush green hue and great saturation. It is surrounded by a halo of rose cut diamonds in closed-back and foiled rubover settings. The triangular facets of rose cuts were very popular during the Georgian and Victorian periods as they glistened more beautifully in candlelight than any other cut.
The heart shaped bezel...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Superb Victorian Bird's-Eye Maple Jewelry Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
k0121 super Victorian bird's eye maple and tulipwood jewelry box or sewing box, having finely inlaid front and lid which opens to reveal new relined interior with lift up tray. This ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom
Materials
Birdseye Maple
"Le Rieur Napolitain" by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875)
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A stunning bronze bust "Le Rieur Napolitain" by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875), a master of 19th-century French sculpture. This piece captures the joyful expression of a young Neapolitan boy, reflecting Carpeaux’s signature realism and dynamic movement.
Details:
Artist: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Title: Le Rieur Napolitain (The Laughing Neapolitan)
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Height 27 cm, Width 19 cm, Depth 12 cm
Period: 19th century
Condition: Good, with a beautiful natural patina
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875) was a leading French sculptor of the 19th century, known for his ability to infuse lifelike movement and emotional depth into his works. Le Rieur Napolitain (The Laughing Neapolitan) is a striking example of his dynamic and expressive style, embodying his fascination with naturalism and human vitality.
This bust is part of Carpeaux’s series of Neapolitan figures...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist United Kingdom
Materials
Bronze