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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Antique French Silver Ebonized Walking Cane Stick19th Century 91cm 36inch
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Art Nouveau silver L-shaped handle walking stick with Continental hallmarks, late 19th Century in date.
The striking stick features an ornate silv...
Category
19th Century Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique French Silver Ebonized Walking Cane Stick 19th Century 92cm/36.2inches
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique French Art Nouveau silver topped walking stick, circa 1890 in date.
A straight silver handle with intricately embossed fleur-de-lys pattern and the prof...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell.
This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....
Category
1910s French Edwardian Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
James Bond by Ian Fleming, Complete Set of 14 First Edition Library (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
We are offering a complete set of all 14 of Ian Fleming's James Bond Books which were published by "First Edition Library" in slipcases in the early 1980's. These are exact replicas ...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
TWO Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dishes with Neoclassical design, 20thC
By Wedgwood
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This listing is for TWO very good Jasperware stoneware Jewelry Dishes or Pin Trays, made by Wedgwood, England and dating to the second half of the 20th Century.
Both these beautifu...
Category
20th Century British Neoclassical Revival United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a full hunter pocket watch.
The dial is lucky enough to ha...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique French Art Nouveau Silver Handled Walking Stick 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique French Art Nouveau silver handled walking stick, Circa 1880 in date.
It features astunning silver crook handle embossed with floral garlands with a decorative inse...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
A striking and substantial example of British wartime optical engineering
Crafted in brass, displaying bright golden tones throughout the draw tube and sun shade
Single draw tube design with smooth motion and pleasing tactile presence
Main barrel dressed in a later textured outer cover, adding visual distinction and grip
Engraved with 'Ottway & Co – London – 1945' to the main draw
Clearly marked with the military broad arrow and original serial number
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
Ideal for collectors of WWII memorabilia...
Category
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Kowa – With Full Illumination Controls
This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Kowa Co., Ltd. in Ap...
Category
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Antique Sterling Silver Bird Walking Stick Cane London 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique sterling silver bird's head handle ladie's walking cane bearing silver hallmarks for London 1914.
The silver handle features a crook handle modelled as a...
Category
Early 20th Century English United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exceptional Quality Antique C.Bechstein Victorian Rosewood Boudoir Grand Piano
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exceptional quality antique C.Bechstein Victorian rosewood boudoir grand piano Model V (1898) having a superb quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal an ornate adjustable musi...
Category
19th Century German Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design
This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique Sword / Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique English gentleman's hardwood sword stick with a carved bone pommel and a sterling silver mount, with hallmarks for Birmingham 1896 and makers marks for th...
Category
1890s Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Original Antique Map of the American State of Maryland & Delaware, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Maryland And Delaware
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
Early 1900s English Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A truly superb pair of blue enamel opera glasses with intricate inlay and polished Mother of Pearl trim.
The metalware retains it's original gilding. They have a telescopic lorgnet...
Category
1920s French Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Property from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Set of 4 Sotheby's catalogues.
Vol. I Masterworks New York 10th November 2014. 256 pages.
Vol. II Jewels & Objects of Vertu 20th -21st November 2014. 256 pages.
Vol. III Interiors (s...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of the American State of Michigan ( Northern Part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Michigan ( Northern part )
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
Early 1900s English Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Marble Solitaire Game with hardwood board and 33 agate stone Marbles, Circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good and complete board game of Marble Solitaire,with a hand turned hardwood board and 33 agate stone marbles, which we date to the Art Deco period of the 20th Century...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Agate
Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder
An unusual hand carved pine hanging candle holder in the form of a memento mori religious artefact. This exa...
Category
1890s Italian Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Sergio Rodrigues (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book provides a unique insight into the Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues world by reflecting on his lifetime achievements, from design to architecture, his design concepts, h...
Category
Late 20th Century United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,500
Vintage Indian large Silver Gilt beaded necklace Tribal
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indian large Gold plated Silver beaded necklace
Large wax filled gold plated silver beads on woven cord
Darjeeling India 20th century
High grade silver with gold plate on...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hardwood circular board and 35 mixed stone marbles, probably French.
The circular turned board is made of polished hardwood, with a good grain figure. The board has 32 equi-spaced holes with an additional one in the centre and a gallery to the outer perimeter. Three small circular pads have been attached to the base of the board to protect the surface it sits on.
It comes complete with a full set of 35 (32 Plus 3 spare) handmade playing marbles of mixed stone, clay and agate and of different colours. Some of the clay marbles...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book offers a unique perspective on the decorative arts of the mid-twentieth century. The first serious book on a period just beginning to be researched by scholars and little k...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch
Located in London, GB
Long graduated Navajo stamped silver bead Necklace 30 inch
circa 1960s.
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Category
20th Century American United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Original Antique Print of R.M.S Campania 'Cunard Line', C.1890
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of RMS Campania
Chromolithograph
Published C.1890
Unframed.
Category
1890s English Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan.
A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Silver
Cecil Beaton's Scrapbook (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a very good 1st edition (second issue) of this much sought after society journal which is still in a very good dust jacket though there are one or two short closed tears and ...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cartier Red Lacquer 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Cigarette Lighter Box & Guarantee
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Must De Cartier Red Lacquer 3 Banded 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Cigarette Lighter With Box & Guarantee
Lighter has been serviced
Marked Cartier Paris To Lighter Base
Comple...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Gold Plate
Antique French Silver Topped Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 94cm / 37 inches
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Art Noveau silver pommel handled walking stick, circa 1890 in date.
The striking stick features an ornate silver handle featuring superb leaf cast...
Category
1890s French Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique French Art Nouveau Silver Topped Walking Cane Stick C1900 90cm 35.5 inch
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique French Art Nouveau silver topped walking stick, Circa 1900 in date.
The striking stick features an ornate silver crook head handel, on a gentle tapering ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Horn Gold Mounted Walking Cane Stick Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique English horn handled gold mounted handle walking stick/swagger stick, circa 1880 in date
The striking stick features an ornate gold mounted horn crutch h...
Category
19th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Mahjong Case, Chinese, Gaming Set, Locking Form, Mid Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Mahjong case. A Chinese, mahogany and celluloid gaming set, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Fascinating locking case, redol...
Category
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s
A stunning and collectible vintage silver cross pendant by renowned Mexican silversmith Matilde Poulat...
Category
20th Century American United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique transit theodolite. An English, bronze and brass surveying instrument by AG Thornton of Manchester, dating to the Edwardian perio...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter & Red Cartier Box Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Elegant Art Deco Style Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter Serviced With A Red Cartier Box Serviced
Fully Serviced working makes for an ideal gift.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid 20th C HMS MTB 702 WWII Signal Flags Nautical Maritime Sailors Military
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A near complete set of WWII signal flags from HMS MTB 702. Can be used as a light dog coat, bibs for children, dresses, magic tricks and the like :-)
HMS MTB 702HMS MTB 702 was a F...
Category
1940s English Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Antique Burmese Silver Ebonised Walking Stick Cane 19th C 91cm/36inches
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Burmese silver handled walking cane, Circa 1880 in date.
With chased scrolling foliate decoration above figures in ogee niches, on an ebonised shaft.
This deco...
Category
1880s Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Large Shop Counter Display 20th Century
By Victorinox
Located in London, GB
A large 72cm high Victorinox Swiss army knife, shop counter display, Mid 20th century in date.
The knife with opening and retracting blades, over a tapered square base with inscript...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.
Heavy solid cast brass with a ...
Category
1920s British Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Asian Ethnographic woven silver cuff Bracelet Indian Rajasthan Vintage Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Fine antique Indian tribal bracelet from Rajasthan made from Woven silver in strikingly simple but highly stylistic zigzag form.
The Bracelet is open at one end so can be shap...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
George III Rare Bronze Cased Chronology of the Sovereigns of England
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and very interesting antique Georgian bronze medallion cased set of printed discs titled CHRONOLOGY OF THE SOVEREIGNS OF ENGLAND and believed to have been produced around 1815...
Category
1810s English George III Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques
Located in London, GB
Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques
A Highly detailed gold gilt metal Persian bib necklace influenced by the ancient style with turquoise and...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gun slip case. An English, leather leg of mutton shotgun or rifle sleeve, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb, antique country pursuits gun ca...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker, Stanley of London, and dated 1885.
The striking stick features a handle composed of a...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Small Vintage Display Dome, English Glass Showcase, Mid 20th Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage display dome. An English, glass and mahogany showcase, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. A charming, petite dome ideal for tabletop display, offerin...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Circa 1912 African Leopard Cub Skin Rug By Edward Gerrard & Sons London
Located in Lowestoft, GB
African Leopard Cub Skin Rug (Panthera pardus), circa 1912-1913, British East Africa, by Edward Gerrard & Sons, Taxidermists & Osteologists, 61 College Place, Camden Town, London
An...
Category
Early 20th Century British United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Working Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box
Serviced & Fully working makes for an ideal gift.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue - A Tubeuf, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
The binoculars are clad in a lovely embossed leather remaining in excellent condition, now over 100 years old and a true antique. They have integral sun shades. When closed up they ...
Category
1910s French Vintage United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique 2ft French Box Wood Corpus Christi Olive Wood Cross & Base 17th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a distinctive antique French patinated boxwood altar Corpus Christi of Christ crucified on an olive wood cross, dating from the late 17th Century.
The details are very impressive, the Corpus Christi is very life-like, wearing a flowing linen cloth, his eyes closed and head upper-turned and raised on a stepped base.
The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this magnificent altar Corpus Christi which is sure to add an unparalleled touch of sacred art to your home.
Condition:
In good condition. As an antique item, the piece 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 64 cm x Width 26 cm x Depth 13 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 10 inches x Depth 5 inches
The Christian cross, seen as a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus, is the best-known symbol of Christianity. It is related to the crucifix (a cross that includes a corpus, usually a three-dimensional representation of Jesus' body) and to the more general family of cross symbols, the term cross itself being detached from the original specifically Christian meaning in modern English (as in many other western languages).
The basic forms of the cross are the Latin cross with unequal arms (✝) and the Greek cross (✚) with equal arms, besides numerous variants, partly with confessional significance, such as the tau cross...
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Late 17th Century French Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Olive
Antique Chinese Silver Walking Stick Cane Dragon Handle 19th Century 92cm/36inch
Located in London, GB
This is a very beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver mounted walking stick, circa 1880 in date and bearing the impressed Chinese makers marks.
The exquisite hook-shaped Chine...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Cartier Lacquer de Chine 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Cigarette Lighter With Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Lacquer de Chine Vendome 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box
Fully working makes for an ideal gift.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th C Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box over eight Games, Victorian
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality antique Games Compendium, complete with over 8 individual games in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid, all dating to the Victorian period of the 19th Century.
All the pieces are well made and complete.
The box is made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right.
The box has developed a lovely color and patination from use and wear.
The box lid has two brass hinges and two brass loop catches to secure it closed. The interior is sectioned into different sub compartments by hardwood dividers.
Many different games are included within the compendium, including;
Horse racing game...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahjong Case, Oriental, Teak Gaming Tile Box, Late Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique Mahjong case. An Oriental, teak gaming tile box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Showcasing fine craftsmanship a...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Original Antique Map of Ancient Greece, Achaia, Corinth, 1786
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Ancient Greece. Showing the region of Thessaly, including Mount Olympus
Drawn by J.D. Barbie Du Bocage
Copper plate engraving by P.F Tardieu
Original hand color...
Category
1780s French Other Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter & Red Cartier Box Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box
Fully Serviced working makes for an ideal gift.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
$919 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SILVER CRUCIFIX/LATIN CROSS
A striking and decorative piece made from continental silver with a central crucifix engraved with a fairly naive depiction of Christ.
The centr...
Category
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
by Sandra Dachs, Patricia De Muga & Laura Garcia Hintzo
Focuses on Eileen Gray, a breakaway designer in a world dominated by male-centric style schools
Besides an introductory essay, each title in the By Architects series is compiled by key modern architects through sketches, drawings, photos of the original productions, and ambient shootings
A design-orientated book for a design-orientated series, Eileen Gray boasts an innovative layout and a special binding
Neglected for most of her career, Eileen Gray (1878-1976) is now regarded as one of the most important furniture designers and architects of the early twentieth century and the most influential woman in those fields. Her work inspired both modernism and Art Deco.
Eileen Gray was to stand alone throughout her career, first as a lacquer artist, then a furniture designer, and finally as an architect. At a time when other leading designers were almost all male and mostly members of one movement or another - whether a loose grouping like De Stijl in the Netherlands, or a formal one such as the Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne - Gray remained staunchly independent.
Her design style was as distinctive as her way of working. Gray developed an opulent, luxuriant take on the geometric forms and industrially produced materials used by the International Style designers, such as Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Mies van der Rohe, who shared much of her ideology. Her voluptuous leather and tubular steel Bibendum Chair and clinically chic E-1027 glass and tubular steel table...
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20th Century United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Perfect for bird watching, landscap...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian United Kingdom - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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