A Victorian Timepiece: A Gilded Folding Pocket Sundial Victorian Folding Pocket Sundial with Compass, J. Baum & Co, Birmingham, Dated 1875 A finely crafted Victorian folding pocket sundial produced by J. Baum & Co of Birmingham and dated 1875, representing an attractive example of nineteenth-century portable scientific instrumentation. Executed in gilt metal, the compact hinged case opens to reveal an…
Swiss 24th Infantry Battalion Rifleman’s Shako, Model 1898, Early 20th Century An original Swiss Infantry Battalion shako, Model 1898, attributed to the 24th Battalion and dating to the early 20th century, likely World War I period. Constructed in traditional black felt with a leather peak and base trim, this distinctive piece of Swiss military headgear reflects the disciplined elegance of…
Rare Victorian Mahogany Sympiesometer by T. Hemsley, Tower Hill, London, Early 19th Century A fine and rare Victorian sympiesometer by T. Hemsley of Tower Hill, London, an important maker of early meteorological instruments. The sympiesometer was developed as a compact alternative to the mercury barometer, particularly favoured for marine and domestic use during the early 19th century.
Tanjore Painting, 19th-century, Vishnu with His Two Consorts, Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. This rare and finely preserved Tanjore painting depicts the Hindu god Vishnu accompanied by his two divine consorts, Sri Devi (Lakshmi) and Bhoo Devi (Earth Goddess), standing beneath an elaborate temple arch populated with celestial attendants. The composition exemplifies the grandeur and sacred iconography associated with South…
French Gobelins-Style Tapestry – Romantic Woodland Scene with Figures, Acanthus Border, Lined. This finely woven tapestry is executed in the classic Gobelins style, depicting a charming pastoral scene of noble figures enjoying leisure in a wooded landscape. The composition shows a young lady attended by a gentleman tying her shoe, with additional figures, horses and hunting dogs arranged throughout the…
TORINI, F: Italian Oil Painting, Noblemen flirting with a girl in an Italian tavern. This captivating oil painting, enclosed in a large gilded stucco frame, depicts a lively scene from 17th-century Italy. The well-executed artwork showcases a group of merry wine drinkers, likely soldiers judging by their attire, enjoying themselves in a tavern. The atmosphere is filled with good humour,…
Tazza Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Rococo Tazza with French Empire Elegance A breathtaking example of French lost wax casting, this gilt bronze tazza combines the opulent intricacy of an exceptional early 20th-century French gilt bronze tazza, executed in the Rococo Revival style with pronounced Empire influences, and showcasing superb craftsmanship associated with lost-wax casting.
Antique Regency Walnut Tea Caddy with Mixing Bowl. A beautiful early 19th-century small tea caddy with two lidded compartments. Wooden ring handles on either side and bun feet at each corner and paper-lined inside. Comes with a working lock and key. The lining is painted thin card so it can be used to hold small personal items. This would make…
Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy with Original Etched Glass Mixing Bowl A refined and highly attractive Regency-period rosewood tea caddy, crafted in the elegant sarcophagus form and raised on original turned bun feet. The exterior displays a rich, warm patina with beautifully figured grain, characteristic of early 19th-century English workmanship, further enhanced by delicate brass stringing and escutcheon.
Antique French Thermometer Gilt Wood Wall Barometer Style Hand Painted Dial Ornate Frame Decorative Wall ThermometerFrance, Late 18th – Early 19th CenturyGilt and painted wooden case with a glass alcohol thermometer
Rare Victorian Silver Pocket Thermometer with Swivel Case, Late 19th Century A fine and unusual Victorian pocket thermometer dating to the late 19th century, elegantly housed in a cylindrical silver case with an ingenious swivel-opening design. When closed, the instrument presents as a compact and refined capsule, while a simple twist reveals the internal thermometer, protected by a hinged engraved…
