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…
Antique Oil Painting ‘Travelling Horsemen’ signed Harden Sidney Melville (1824-1894) A well-executed oil painting by listed British artist- Harden Sidney Melville- is best known for landscape paintings with horses, particularly workhorses and animals such as these. The painting depicts horses pulling a carriage in the countryside, with scenes of a cottage and farm birds and dogs.
A beautiful early 19th-century Mahogany and ebony strung tea caddy with a pair of cannisters and glass bow, on brass feet and brass ring handles on either side. It comes with a key, (the key needs a little attention from a locksmith). The lining is painted thin card so it can be used to hold small personal items. This would…
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…
Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mixing Bowl. Timeless Elegance Imbue your tea time with a touch of history and sophistication with this charming Re-gency Rosewood Tea Caddy. Crafted from high-quality rosewood in the 1800s, this ex-quisite piece embodies the grace of the Regency era. Its rich mahogany flame colour adds warmth to any setting, making it a perfect addition for…
Marine Barometer Victorian Portuguese Antique Portuguese Navy Brass Marine Barometer RN Desterro Lisbon Victorian 97cm This impressive Victorian marine barometer was manufactured in Lisbon for naval or maritime use and bears the marking “R.N. Desterro, Lisbon, Portugal.” Instruments associated with Portuguese naval supply are notably rare survivors, reflecting Portugal’s important maritime heritage and long tradition of navigation and ocean trade.
Barometer, Antique, Mahogany and Oak cased, with Thermometer, Fitzroy Aneroid, made by Fattorini & Sons of Bradford, England An unusually large and beautifully crafted, this late Victorian barometer features a mahogany and oak case, atmospheric gauge, and an enamelled thermometer. With a size of 115 cm x 25 x 8 cm, it's a stunning piece of antique science equipment. The…
Antique Georgian Mahogany Stick Barometer J. Whisker York c1815 Mercury Wall Barometer A fine early 19th-century Georgian mahogany stick barometer by J. Whisker of York, dating to circa 1815. The herringbone-veneered mahogany case features boxwood line inlay, a broken pediment, a silvered registered plate with manual vernier adjustment, and an original glazed door. The exposed mercury tube terminates in a…
This beautiful late 19th-century watercolour painting captures a charming English street scene with a prominent church in the background. The artist’s skilful use of watercolour brings a soft, ethereal quality to the scene, enhancing its nostalgic and serene atmosphere.
Carriage clock, English, mid or early 20th Century This is a lovely English brass 8-day carriage clock. The dial is set out with Roman numerals. The brass case has a lovely shape and has bevelled glass on all five sides and to the top is a lovely handle which sets it off beautifully. The clock comes with its original key…
Carriage clock, English, late 19th/20th Century This is a lovely English brass 8-day carriage clock. The dial is set out with Roman numerals. The brass case has a beautiful shape with bevelled glass on all five sides and to the top and has a lovely handle which sets it off beautifully. It comes with its original key.
Limited Edition, Sir Christopher Wren 300th Anniversary Commemorative Basalt Plaque Beautifully crafted plaque produced by the authority of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Lincoln Cathedral’s Wren Library (1674). This example is number 27 of a strictly limited edition of 500. A scarce and highly collectable commemorative piece, ideal for collectors of architectural history,…