Antique Teakwood Box with brass and part iron hinges 19th C. Rare exceptional wooden box from South India. The top is carved out of one piece of wood as is the base, without a joint, only the partition at the bottom is added on. The small partion added on is original and in excellent condition for its age with a…
Georgian Style Oak Wall Barometer with Thermometer Antique Architectural Case. This finely crafted Georgian-style wall barometer exemplifies the enduring influence of classical architectural design on late Victorian and Edwardian scientific instruments. The substantial oak case is designed in the manner of a miniature temple façade, featuring fluted pillars, geometric inlay detail, and a broken pediment crowning the composition.
Edwardian Mantle Clock 1900, The lovely Edwardian mantle Clock was a presentation with details on the brass plate on the front dated 1923, the clock comes with the original key and pendulum. The clock case is in good condition. It has been in storage for several years and it would need servicing to get this going. I offer free delivery…
Beautiful 19th-century French brass Mantle Clock 1870. This is a fabulous antique 1870 French figural brass clock with a stunning finish. It is ornately decorated with a sculpture of a boy holding a book and pen over the clock the attention to detail and the quality is incredible. There are swags of floral motifs flowing down to the base and…
Exquisite French lacquered brass mantel clock, crafted by the renowned Samuel Marti of Paris in the late 19th century, is a true masterpiece of horology. With its stunning eight-day two-train gong striking movement, featuring an anchor escapement regulated by a disc bob pendulum and incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension, this timepiece is a marvel of precision and craftsmanship.
Antique Louis Philippe Portico Clock Exquisite Antique Louis Philippe Portico Mantle Clock A stunning example of a 19th-century Louis Philippe Ormolu-mounted ebonized Portico Mantle Clock, likely dating to the second quarter of the 19th century. This unsigned timepiece features an eight-day counterwheel bell striking movement with an anchor escapement, regulated by a decorative ‘gridiron’ pendulum adorned with a floral rosette…
Barometer, Georgian, England, circa 1850, with Walnut case This elegant Georgian mercury stick barometer dates to the mid-19th century and represents the refined craftsmanship and scientific precision characteristic of the period. Housed in a beautifully figured walnut case with a rich, naturally developed patina, the barometer features a classical architectural pediment, slender tapering column supports, and a shaped bracket base…
Exquisite Antique Georgian Mahogany Stick Barometer by J. Whisker, York, c. late 19th C This antique barometer is a stunning example of Georgian craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully crafted mahogany case with herringbone veneer and boxwood line inlays. The broken pediment sits atop the silvered registered plate, which is protected behind a glazed door. The manually operated vernier is a testament…
Beautiful Gun Powder Flask 19th century This magnificent antique Indian iron-mounted horn has a pleasing crescent shape and is well-proportioned. An iron chain has been threaded through a ring mounted at the tip of the horn and another which pierces the rim to the inside curve of the horn. The rim is connected to the tip of the horn by…
Antique Sympiesometer Barometer Victorian J. Graham Liverpool Rosewood Nautical Instrument This finely preserved Victorian sympiesometer was produced by J. Graham of Liverpool, a noted maker of precision scientific and navigational instruments during the 19th century. The sympiesometer was an early form of barometer, widely used aboard ships for measuring atmospheric pressure with greater responsiveness to temperature variation than traditional mercury…
George III period mahogany cased wall thermometer by Adams of Fleet Street London A well-conceived Georgian wall thermometer in a mahogany case which is perhaps the best I have seen in terms of its cabinetry. The case is mounted on a mahogany backboard graduating to the top into a hanging loop. The front case has a pagoda-style top with a…
18th-Century Italian Carved Wooden Figure of a Female Saint This captivating 18th-century Italian figure, carved from wood and adorned with vibrant polychrome, portrays a serene female saint. Her flowing drapery gracefully drapes around her form, capturing the movement and elegance of her attire. With both arms gently held in front of her, she exudes an aura of tranquillity and devotion.
