Early Victorian Historical Memorabilia

19th century English country house fire escape We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century quirky county house fire escape, once of the Fasque House, Fettercaine Estate, ...

Circa 1830-60 copper candy making bowl with iron handles, English. Wonderful, hand-raised, heavy, dovetailed construction; heavy iron handles. Handed down...

Rare early 20th century English British Rail Sign A rare hand painted on pine British Rail sign, Likely to have been placed in a station waiting room of...

Handwritten letter by Daniel O'Connell, the political leader of Ireland's Roman Catholic majority in the first half of the 19th century. The letter was written to Robert Sidney, regarding travel arrangements, the health of his wife, and a payment. Accompanying the letter is an engraved portrait of O'Connell, based on a painting by Thomas Heathfield Carrick (1802-1875), engraved by O'Neill. These pieces are presented in an ornate frame with a double mat. The engraving measures: The letter measures: O'Connell was the leader of the Catholic emancipation...

A fine antique Doulton & Watts (pre Doulton Lambeth) salt glazed stoneware Nelson jug dating from around 1840. The jug portrays Nelson in military unif...

A rather curios Victorian diorama of "Jacko" the ratter c.1850, a plaster model of a terrier presented in a period glass dome mounted with its original ebonised stand. Jacko is mounted on a purple velvet cushion with gold threaded decoration. Mounted between his feet is a circular silver medal, the obverse inscribed 'In memory of Jacko, the Champion Terrier 14 lb Weight', the reserve inscribed 'Presentation Medal to Canine Fancier and M.P.R. Jemmy Shaw London 1852', The diorama came from the collection of Jack Webb (1923-2019), London. Jemmy Elton Shaw, also known as Jimm and James was a 19th century pioneer fancier of the early dog show days, a promoter of dog fighting and rat-baiting contests, a breeder of Old English bulldogs, bull terriers and toy terriers...

This antique character or toby jug is unmarked, but being attributed to the Rockingham Pottery Company of England and presumed to have been made in circa 1852. The jug commemorates the life of Lord Wellington...

A curios Ephesian signed and dated by Queen Adelaide the wife of King William IV Housed in a gesso and gilt frame with losses to the gesso. A hand written note on the reverse reads as follows Autograph of good queen...

Genuine framed early lithograph of a young Queen Victoria in full court regalia, circa 1840s. Features include all-original wooden frame, gold leaf wooden liner and glass. Lovely detail with inscription "Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria." The print is probably done by Franz Xaver Winterhalter...

Fabulous unique early Victorian era W.A. Young Dundas (Ontario Canada) C.W. (Canada West) patented Jan. 15 1862 Industrial use leather boot/shoe stretcher...

Beautiful ornate circa 1840 Victorian mourning hair pin brooch, pendant. Oval under glass, gold-plated in excellent condition.

18th-19th century English and mostly Scottish collection of 33 red wax seals bearing the armorials and coats of arms of various personages. Many of the surname Drummond from Blair Dr...