Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

A beautifully bound full calf example of Charles Knight's scarce illustrated edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare. A scarce set, complete in seven volumes. Illustra...

This is an antique pole screen. An English, rosewood and glass embroidered fireside heat reflector, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. A beautiful example showcasing fine craftsmanship, rich materiality and exceptional decorative interest. Select stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues Glass panel offers a clear, bright view of the embroidery within Needlepoint scene depicts birds of paradise, rich in colour and exquisite detail Screen height adjustable through 52cm, ideal for managing heat or display Brass vernier tightens securely upon the support to hold the panel in place Striking turned upstand, adorned with carved leaf detail Standing upon a trio of delightful cabriole legs, each with foliate-carved knee Distinctive gadrooned pad feet enhance the elegant silhouette A superb early Victorian pole screen...

Big shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical ...

An 1861, Erard grand piano with an ornate burr walnut, black and gilt cabinet. Piano casework features Egyptian Revival and Neoclassical elements. Th...

A fine 19th Century ceremonial toasting horn or rhyton. Comprised of large, curved horn set with silver plated mounts. Fitted with 2 silver-plated collars (each with jumps rings fo...

This the center of an Antique Tashkent suzani from Uzbekistan. It shows some wear due to age and use. It has been relined with plain linen.

Our Stock # 24247 This is an antique book, Massacre of Glencoe by George W M Reynolds. An English language, bound novel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A prolific writer, George William MacArthur Reynolds (1814 - 1879) released over 40 novels and numerous shorter stories. Almost forgotten compared to contemporaries Dickens and Thackeray, in his lifetime he was said to be the most read author of the day. Pleasing example of this appealing illustrated edition Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn and intact Bound with cloth on board, with leather dressed spine and gold titling Superb illustrations throughout by Edward Corbould (1815 - 1905) Printed across 339+ pages by John Dicks on behalf of George Reynolds Originally serialised between 1852 and 1853, this compendium first published in 1860 This is a fascinating antique novel...

Antique Biblical Atlas with 17 Hand-Colored Maps, Religious Tract Society c.1850 This rare Biblical Atlas was published in London by the Religious Tract Society, founded in 1799, an...

Knight, Henry Gally Esq. Saracenic and Norman Remains to Illustrate the Normans in Sicily London: John Murray, 1840. FIRST EDITION - ROYAL FOLIO, 21 3/4 x 14 3/4 inches (550 x370 m...

Chinese Coromandel Screen, 18th Century, Rosewood, 8 Panel, Painted, Figural, Depicting Flying Geese One of a kind. Chinese Coromandel screen from the late 1700s with a fabulous ros...

AUTHOR: TROLLOPE, T. Adolphus. TITLE: The Girlhood of Catherine De' Medici. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1856. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8" x 5-3/8", fronti...

A very elegant wooden pond yacht ship model. High quality, hand-built. Hull and mast made in santos mahogany with fine details. Set onto a custom...

Ceylon, Burmah, Siam and Anam, Antique Map of South & Southeast Asia, 1860 Description: This original antique map presents two detailed panels titled The Island of Ceylon and Burmah, Siam and Anam, offering a mid-19th-century British cartographic view of South and Southeast Asia. The map originates from The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography and was published in 1860 by W. G. Blackie, one of the leading British atlas publishers of the Victorian era. The left panel depicts the island of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka), clearly outlined in original hand coloring. Mountain ranges, river systems, towns, roads, and coastal features are finely engraved, reflecting British colonial administration and geographic knowledge during the period when Ceylon was a Crown Colony. Ports, inland settlements, and plantation regions are carefully marked, emphasizing the island’s strategic and economic importance in the Indian Ocean. The right panel shows mainland Southeast Asia, covering Burmah (Myanmar), Siam (Thailand), and Anam (central Vietnam), with surrounding regions including parts of Laos, Cambodia, and the Malay Peninsula. Political boundaries are distinguished by subtle hand coloring, while rivers such as the Irrawaddy, Salween, Mekong, and Chao Phraya structure the geography. Coastal outlines along the Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Siam, and South China Sea are precisely rendered, highlighting key ports, trade routes, and colonial spheres of influence. Together, the two panels reflect 19th-century European interest in Asia as a region of trade, empire, and strategic expansion. The balanced layout, fine engraving, and restrained original coloring give the map both scholarly authority and strong decorative appeal, making it suitable for collectors of Asian and colonial cartography as well as for interior designers seeking a refined historical wall piece. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light overall age toning consistent with age. Minor scattered foxing and light handling marks, mostly confined to the margins. Original central folds as issued. No major tears or losses. Framing tips: A wide ivory or warm cream mat will enhance the engraved detail and soft hand coloring. A dark walnut, black, or subtle antique gilt frame complements the map’s academic and exploratory character. Museum or UV-protective glass is recommended. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: W. G. Blackie, Scotland, 1860 Keywords: Ceylon map, Sri Lanka map, Island of Ceylon, Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Trincomalee, Indian Ocean map, British Ceylon, plantation era, tea and spice trade, Burmah map, Burma map, Myanmar map, Rangoon, Mandalay, Irrawaddy River, Salween River, Siam map...

Large Indian gold damascened steel tegha sword. Indian, c. 1850 Length 112cm, width 16cm, depth 10cm This remarkable sword is a tegha, a large Indian sword...

Victorian Coalbrookdale Style Black Painted Cast Iron Stick Stand with drip tray and decorated with flora and classical foliage 19.5"w x 29.5"h x 10"d

Nice map of the USA Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

Gorgeous and fine 19th Century American Classical 4 post mahogany bed with incredibly carved urn filled with harvest. The posts are turned and carved with leaves. Beautiful example f...

Single-panel standing screens have been prevalent in fine Chinese interiors since as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906) and were used to section off a room, shield against bad spiri...

An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to...

Antique Map of India – Post Roads and Dak Stations by James Wyld, c.1855 This impressive antique map titled "India Shewing the Post Roads and Dak Stations" was engraved and publishe...

A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton Our most magnificent and rare globes were a pair of 24-inch Newton globes. These too were updated in 1852 (terre...

An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to...

This pillow is crafted from a 19th century Aubusson tapestry fragment, dating to circa 1850. It displays a lush floral composition woven in tones of blush, ivory, green, and soft och...

M/1584 - Unusual pair of wooden shelves with caryatids: perfect with a simple wooden shelf. They were in a Venetian house.

Antique print titled 'G. Lamongan'. Beautiful lithograph of Gunung Lamongan. Gunung Lamongan or Mount Lamongan (1,651m - 5, 417 ft) is a small stratovolcano located between the massi...

1850 two volume set of Byron's Works, printed by A. Fullerton, Edinburgh. Scarlet Morocco leather & gilt bound set filled with superb steel engravings of Italy, etc. Lord Byron's hom...

A mahogany towel rail With trestle ends and baluster turned columns to cabriole legs and scroll feet, which support four turned towel rails. English, circa 1840-1880

An Italian Grand Tour rosso antico red marble model of Trajan’s Column, circa 1840. Once a Grand Tour souvenir acquired by an adventurer exploring Europe, this decorative model colu...

A rare suzani from Uzbekistan, done in chain stitch on a silk background. Unfortunately silk has been damaged due to use and age.

Simple yet interesting with the carved hearts on either side, this sturdy quilt rack stands on rectilinear feet and features a lovely grained walnut.

Antique Italian Baroque double bed in solid walnut and veneered walnut restored and wax-polished, circa 1850 Measures cm: H182\111 W183 D220 (internal 170 x 200). ABOUT Bassano's ...

A dining table made from a 19th century ship's steering wheel, upon an antique binnacle with bronze feet, English, circa 1850. With a modern glass top.

New Zealand, Antique Map, Pacific Islands, Sandwich Islands, Blackie Atlas 1860 Description: This original antique map titled New Zealand presents a detailed mid-19th-century view of New Zealand, accompanied by inset maps of the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), the Galapagos Islands, and the Papuan Archipelago. It originates from The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography and was published in 1860 by W. G. Blackie, one of the most respected British atlas publishers of the period. The main map depicts both the North and South Islands of New Zealand with finely engraved coastal outlines, mountain ranges, rivers, settlements, and regional divisions. Early place names and geographic features reflect contemporary European exploration and colonial knowledge, making the map an important historical document of New Zealand’s cartographic development during the 19th century. To the right, the additional Pacific island groups are shown in separate panels, each carefully delineated and subtly hand-colored. These inset maps broaden the geographical scope of the sheet, illustrating Britain’s growing interest in the wider Pacific world. The restrained original hand coloring helps distinguish coastlines and island groups while maintaining a calm, elegant appearance. The overall layout is balanced and visually engaging, combining dense geographic information with generous open areas of sea. This makes the map particularly attractive both as a collectible reference piece and as decorative wall art. Its horizontal format works well in interiors, especially for collectors or designers drawn to maritime history, exploration, and Pacific geography. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light overall age toning consistent with period. Minor scattered foxing and faint handling marks, primarily in the margins. Original central fold as issued. No major tears or losses. Framing tips: A wide ivory or warm cream mat will enhance the engraved detail and original coloring. A dark walnut, black, or understated antique gilt frame complements the map’s academic and exploratory character. Museum or UV-protective glass is recommended. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: W. G. Blackie, Scotland, 1860 Keywords: New Zealand map...

19th century turned round box in the form of a cylinder with etched geometric and floral designs. Sailor-made likely by the ships carpenter since it is turned. Beautiful subtle desig...

Antique map titled 'London'. Original antique map of the city of London. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.

Northern Italy Map, Antique Hand-Colored Political Map, Italy Risorgimento 1860 Description: This finely detailed antique map depicts Northern Italy during the pivotal period of Ita...

An impressive mid-19th century “Illustrated National Family Bible,” published circa 1860 by William Collins, Sons & Company of Glasgow, Edinburgh & London. Edited by Reverend John Ea...

This is an antique book 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan. An English, bound and illustrated novel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A Christian allegory - and never out of print - The Pilgrim's Progress was written in the 17th century and is considered as the first novel written in English. Initially written when John Bunyan (1628 - 1688) was in prison for holding mass outside of the Church of England's purview, it was finished in two volumes and later translated into over 200 languages, including Dutch, German and Swedish. Victorian period reprint of the original 17th century volumes Displaying a desirable aged patina and in lightly time-worn, intact order Tastefully bound in dark green Morocco with gilt lettering and textured fore edge...

Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860. A unique pair of antique spectacles, cleverly designed with ext...

An 1862, Steinway upright piano for sale with a polished, rosewood case. Exquisite wood grain. Cabinet features two large, openwork panels back...

Fassamano (from the French face-a-main) eyeglasses with handle that turns into a case shaped like the lenses; dark tortoise eyeglasses, oval lenses...

A beautiful edition of naval historian William James's detailed and richly illustrated history of the Royal Navy. A 'New Edition' of naval historian William James's impressive work,...

1786 World Map with Polar Projections - "Globo Terrestre" by Giovanni Maria Cassini This 1786 map titled "Globo Terrestre" by Giovanni Maria Cassini offers a fascinating and detai...

Great map of United States Drawn and engraved by Archer Published by Grattan and Gilbert. 1843 Original colour Unframed.

ABOUT This hefty maritime marvel hauled cargo and hoisted dreams across the seas. A genuine relic from the golden age of sailing ships, this double wood block and tackle features a ...

Antique map titled 'La Grèce'. Attractive map of Greece and its Colonies. The map covers from the southern part of Italy, including Sicily, to the western parts of Asia Minor and fro...

Lot of locks and tools different sizes and ages. Original keys, good working condition. Originates Germany.

Attributed to Henry Dasson (d. 1896) Origin: French Date: circa 1885-q890 Dimension: (H) 35 1/4 in x (W) 54 in x (W) 78 in. Provenance: Acquired by Dr. J. T Nieto-Gomez from fi...

Title: 1864 Johnson's Map of New York State with City Insets Description: This 1864 map, titled "Johnson's New York," was published by Johnson and Ward and features a detailed depic...

An early 19th century Georgian mahogany three-tier whatnot. The centre tier of the whatnot has a single mahogany lined drawer with a knob handle. The top of the whatnot can be unlatc...

Antique Map of Denmark 1858 – Includes Iceland & Copenhagen Plan This finely detailed antique map of Denmark was published in 1858 by Justus Perthes in Gotha, as part of the renowne...

4 Lawn Balls, 19th Century, Lignum Vitae inlaid numbers & Monogram Nicley Patinated with some minor crazing, Numbered & Monogrammed

This is an antique cased octant. A Scottish, ebony navigational instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Appealing navigation ins...

First edition 'Le Jardin des Plantes, description et moeurs des mammifèeres de la menagerie et du muséum d'histoire naturelle' by M. Boitard, publis...

A magnificently decorated mid-19th century Swedish hand crafted and painted pine wedding dowry chest, dated 1855. This large and impressive che...

Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Canada with Great Lakes Detail Description: This finely detailed antique map, titled "Johnson's Canada," was published in 1864 by Johnson and W...

Original Antique Map of Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire & Middle East c.1860 This impressive original antique map depicts the vast territories historically known as "Turkey in Asia,"...

Antique Map of British North America, Canada and Hudson Bay, 1860 This impressive large-format map of British North America was published by W...

Large 1856 Mexico & Guatemala Framed map. Published by Charles Desilver, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As found high end custom framing with black giltwood frame, custom matting and UV...