A beautiful object of curiosity and folk art, this surveyor's tape measure (or surveyor's tape) testifies to the quality of precision instruments of the early 20th century (circa 1920-1930). The circu[...]
A very fine antique surveyor's meter from the early 20th century, of British manufacture. This beautifully crafted object testifies to English expertise in precision tools. The circular case, with its[...]
WW2 SOE KnifeA rare knife, issued to certain special forces and designed to be carried in the pocket of a camouflage paratrooper's jumpsuit.The knife opens and closes.Manufactured by A. Wright & Sons [...]
Beautiful oval mold on a high plinth, encircled by 10 gadroons supported by 8 more gadroons, extending onto the plain upper platform, bearing number 57 and mark of the renowned London firm: Benham & [...]
Flintlock naval blunderbuss with bayonet – Late 18th century. Bronze blunderbuss barrel, 36 cm long. KNUBLEY flintlock mechanism. Bayonet folding under the barrel. Walnut stock, bearing the engraved n[...]
PAIR OF MARINE BLASTING GUNS, SIGNED KETLAND & Co IN LONDON England, London, circa 1805Steel, bronze, brass, wood. Total length: 34 cm - Barrel length: 18.6 cm - Muzzle diameter: 40 mmBronze barrels, [...]
Antique Silver-Plated Cigar Lighter. Superb antique table lighter, intended for parlor use, typical of the Belle Époque period. English manufacture, attributed to Richard Hodd late 19th (c. 1872–18[...]
19th - 20th Century Sheffield Bowie Knife.A very nice bowie knife with scabbard having reference to Mexico.A very simple hilt is a handle with bone grips, the blade is in good shape and stamped on the[...]
We are delighted to offer this chic Georgian solid silver cigar/cheroot case made in London 1836, with marks for Edward Edwards.Made slightly earlier than typical early Victorian cigar cases, this cas[...]
Very Fine Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Adjustable Folding Duet Music StandA fine quality early 19th-century Regency period folding mahogany duet music stand, in excellent original condit[...]
Facsimile of "The Illustrated Arctic News," March 15, 1852. A superb series of facsimiles and articles relating to Sir John Franklin's North Pole expedition. This series, bound in a blue leather facsi[...]
WW2 SOE Clandestine Agent Lapel Dagger. A very scarce WW2 Agent Lapel dagger.Formerly part of an Australian private collection.This knives and daggers would have been carried by Clandestine operatives[...]
19th Century Charles Ibbotson Bowie Knife / DaggerAn interesting Sheffield bowie from the 19th century. Made by Charles Ibbotson Bowie, the style is referred to as Californian Bowie.The blade is a won[...]
SEVEN-PIECE FOLDING KNIFE BY WR HUMPHEYS & Co SHEFFIELDUnited Kingdom, early 20th centurySteel, mother-of-pearl, brassTotal length when closed: 8.4 cm; Length of large blade: 5.4 cm This multi-blade k[...]
A Louis XV style mahogany piano stool in a bean shape, with cabriole legs adorned with carved shell motifs. Upholstered in purple velvet. The mahogany frame is stable and elegant, with a lovely curve [...]
A superb 19th-century conductor's baton, in its original case. My father bought it from Ronald Summerfield in Cheltenham in the late 1960s or early 1970s. He was told it had belonged to Edward Elgar. [...]
Precious precision scale, used for goldsmith work, made of brass. The scale consists of a central skeleton from which chains extend that support the two respective plates. The plates are engraved with[...]
This lithographed tin box, which appeared in the 1906 Christmas catalog of the English biscuit company Huntley & Palmers under the name "Marquetery," is one of the magnificent designs created each Chr[...]
BOX SET WITH TWO HILL'S PANTED SELF EXTRACTOR REVOLVERSUnited Kingdom, 19th centurySteel and woodBox 12.7 x 7.5 inchesRevolver No. 1: Caliber 380Octagonal barrel, rifled bore, half-moon front sight mo[...]
A Victorian English brass-barrel travelling corkscrew with a turned bone handle and natural bristle brush, dating to the 19th century.
The protective brass barrel is decorated with an applied badge o[...]
Signed "Truro - Cornwall, Manufactured by J.T. Letcher", [1880-1890], walnut case. A fine English case made by J.T. Letcher in Truro, Cornwall, probably in the 1880s. This scientific instrument maker [...]
Medieval Alloy Disk Pendant.A beautiful medieval amulet. The material is likely an alloy from bronze or copper likely with some silver.The disk is decorated with Spirals and Triskeles.These style can [...]
Enormous 19th Century Spanish Bowie Knife / DaggerAn interesting bowie from the 19th Century.The blade is a wonderful heavy duty bowie blade. The bowie is Spanish origins.Specifications:Length 44.9 cm
English dandy cane with 19th century greyhound head. Horn handle, in the shape of a greyhound head, brass handle ferrule, thinly cut flexible wooden shaft with manufacturer's marking "L & S London sty[...]
Charming and rare model of a finely carved walnut burl desk. The model features knob-shaped feet, a small drawer with lost-wax cast bronze handles, and a drop-leaf top, also equipped with small slidin[...]
English sabre in cut steel, the guard decorated with a horn and a royal crown, the hilt in shagreen and silver chains, with its scabbard, good condition. 19th century.
LONDON lever corkscrewLength 20 cmSecure packaging and shippingDo not hesitate to contact me for any additional informationPossibility of purchasing directly on the site with Paypal, CB or also possib[...]
A charming addition to the table or fireside, especially at Christmas! This nutcracker was made in Great Britain from iron and steel and is operated by simply lifting and lowering the tail. It cracks [...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay*************Large pewter DINNER CARRIER with a slightly flared shape, short pedestal and quarter-round throat, fitted with a dangling[...]
Pope Joan deck named after the legendary Pope Joan, Victorian lacquer work, 19th century. This English deck of cards is similar to the French Nain Jaune. Good condition, some wear and tear and missing[...]
Luxurious copper and brass bucket, England, 19th century. Beautiful copperware creation combining copper and brass. Truncated cone-shaped body and brass cap with its porcelain pull handle. Swinging br[...]
Abattis sabre with lion's head, marked "JOH - D - POST", with its scabbard. Lion's head pommel with open mouth allowing the passage of a strap, sulphide eyes and ebony fuse plates. "S" quillon Flat bl[...]
Silk weaving. 31.5 x 19 cm visible, in a 53 x 40.2 cm frame. Foxing on the weaving and on the mat board. The 1862 World's Fair was the third World's Fair, after those in London in 1851 and Paris in 18[...]
G&S Lines (1850-1931), a family firm established in the middle of the nineteenth century.G&S Lines producedrocking horses for fairground rides.It is in very good condition, restored by Stevenson Broth[...]
Rare and very beautiful marine barometer - thermometer with its bronze support. An English work circa 1850. Good quality and in good condition ! Height 95 cm Width 3.5 cm
Marine flintlock pistolEngland, London circa 1800Steel, bronze, brass, wood. Overall length: 26 cm - Barrel length: 13cm - Muzzle diameter: 13mmBronze barrel, with two side panels and a flat top engra[...]
Small herbalist box or vasculum in stamped and screen-printed sheet metal with decoration of insects (butterflies, ladybugs and dragonflies) and reptiles from the early 20th century. This box original[...]
The iconic Scottish basket-hilted broadsword, locally known as a 'claidheamh more,' is the traditional sword used in Scotland. This magnificent example is a Scottish basket-hilted broadsword dating fr[...]
We present this English cavalry pistol NEW LAND 1802, initially this pistol is flintlock, it was modernized and transformed into a piston, was this done in a regulatory or civil way. I think regulator[...]
Reduction compass with crossed legs, made of chromed brass and steel, English manufacture from the 19th century. It is an instrument used to enlarge or reduce a drawing; it was mainly used by cartogra[...]
A late 19th century Samson enamel snuff or pill box, of circular form, the lid decorated with a painted portrait on a white ground of a lady in a large hat. The body of the box is of white enamel, the[...]
English officer's sword, 1st Empire period, 19th century, with its scabbard. 75 cm triangular blade. Found in an attic in Toulouse, this sword was probably used during the battle against the Napoleoni[...]
4 small miniature pieces in solid silver, hallmarks of Ireland, very pretty little tea and coffee service with chiseled flower decoration, one of the lids missing
Pair of sperm whale teeth engraved on both sides with: - on one side an English three-master from the front and port side- on the back the representation of a sailor and his wife dressed in a pretty d[...]
Memento Mori large and rare tempera painting on canvas 18th century, Italian school. size 174x138 cmConditions ready to be placed, the canvas has been inserted into a new frame, on the back there are [...]
For those who know how to travel in style, here is a chrome-plated metal tumbler in three parts that fit together to form a small whisky glass... It is still presented in its cardboard case from the b[...]
Very Fine Victorian Mahogany and Bronze Music Stand From the 19th Century. An original musician's music stand in very good condition. English brand and dating from the end of the 19th century, it is f[...]
An original Gordon Highlanders officers' silver-plated check brooch, in very good condition. It consists of a large, hollow, plain silver circlet, into which is set a three-dimensional stag's head sur[...]
Elegant collector's cane with a wooden handle representing a hallmarked gold monkey head signed "Ben Cox London". Magnificent shaft with a rare triangular shape. Brass ferrule. Dimension: length 91 cm[...]
Pair of stable balls in gilded brass, on a long threaded rod which allows their attachment, wear and tear over time, patina, a very slight dent barely perceptible to the touch, haloed
Royan souvenir depicting Avenue de Fonaillon and Avenue de Pontaillac in a transfer image affixed to this sycamore needle holder turned into the shape of an umbrella. A charming little object made in [...]
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