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Style: Victorian
Three Framed Plates from "L'ornement Polychrome" Edited by Racinet
By Auguste Racinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Three mounted and giltwood framed chromolithograph plates from L'Ornement Polychrome: Motifs de tous les styles, art ancien et asiatique, Moyen Age, Renaissance, XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, by A. Racinet, 1869-1873. Published by Firmin-Didot, Paris. Specifically, the three framed plates are Middle Ages, Renaissance and 17th century. This reference work “created to render major services to our industrial arts” brings the archeological art...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Giltwood

Magnificent Full Size Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
This truly magnificent old 20th century full size carved wooden carousel horse is carved in the style of Denzil. This beautiful animal has been in a private...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Antique Victorian Butterfly Skirt Lifter Dress Holder
Located in Chonburi, TH
Fyfe's patent first registered Sept 21st 1876, Pretty butterfly design skirt lifter.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

England 1900 Victorian Army Officer Travel Chest In Leather And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A military officer chest. Exceptional square British military officer's travel trunk chest, from the late Victorian era, circa 1900. It was superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beaut...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Solid Silver Knitting Needle Case or Sheath
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century solid silver knitting needle case or sheath, possibly German or Dutch. Typical long, tapering box form. Elaborate filigree decoration...
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19th Century German Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign. An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made fro...
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1910s French Vintage Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

'7'19th Century British Real Estate Land Indentures Lease Documents 1867 Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
(7) 19th century British real estate land indentures lease documents 1867 framed 1860s European land indentures. Each is neatly framed with mat allowin...
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1860s Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

1820s Tyrolean Tole Polychrome-Painted Tin Man Colonial Gentleman Figure
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare painted metal figure. Absolutely stunning. It stands up fine and displays well. 14 inches tall. German or Italian made. In poor vintage condition; one foot is completel...
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1830s European Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Tin

Early 20th Century French Hand-Crafted Pine Processional Merit Pole
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century French Hand-Crafted Pine Processional Merit Pole An unusual hand-crafted example of an early 20th century French school processional marching pole. With painted text detail included the date 1924. This item would have been held at the front of a marching brand parade by the top boy or girl of a local school. A nice example that resembles an antique barber’s pole...
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1920s French Vintage Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Pine

19th Century Masonic Pine Chest This is a best quality box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Masonic Pine Chest This is a best quality box, it has an original painted finish with the Loge details painted in script on the top The interior is clean, the box is...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Pine

British 19th Century Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table. It bears the painted arms of the Royal Dublin Fusil...
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Antique Gem-Size Tintype Portraits Miniature Leather Album 1860-1870.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Gem-Size Tintype Portraits Miniature Leather Album 1860-1870. Antique and very rare leather-bound tintype photo album. Superb miniature, very we...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Leather

Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Identical on both front and back, this brown gutta percha case has a lovely floral design with minimal geometric designs. The gilt stamped brass inne...
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1860s American Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Gold Plate, Metal

A Rare Graham Baron Ash Intaglio Heraldry Seal
Located in New York, NY
A very rare, outstanding, antique circa 1880s Victorian And Albert Museum, London UK, souvenir piece inspired by the Burgonet Helmet of King Henry II of France. The exquisite hand ca...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Carved Wood & Painted Royal Warrant, c.1830
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian large and impressive, beautifully hand painted English Royal Warrant. This hand carved wooden royal warrant of appointment ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Victorian Stoneware Scotch Whisky Barrel, c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Victorian whisky barrel. An amazing example of a stoneware whisky barrel used to store and measure drams of whisky from to sell...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Stoneware

Antique German Catholic Journeymen Association Dayton Ohio Embroidered Flag 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique early 20th century German Catholic Flag. Front reads: Katholischer Gesellen Verein (Catholic Journeymen Association) / Gegrundet 1868 (Fou...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Collection of 1800s Fire Fighters Badges
Located in Peekskill, NY
There are 2 wood and glass frames that must be an early firefighters lifetime collection. I'm guessing these were commemorative convention badges. Most are from New York and the surr...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Silk

Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes Circa 1980s, Simulated Tortoiseshell The faux albino sea turtle shell scrimshaw sculpture is a unique an...
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20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Resin

19th Century Gilt and Painted Cast Iron English Victorian Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Stamford, CT
Finely cast armorial of the Royal Coat of Arms after Queen Victoria ascended to the thrown, cold painted with gilt and silver gilding. Very fine detailing showing the gold lion and s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

President William McKinley as Napoleon ' Small' Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
President William McKinley as Napoleon ' Small' Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore Made by Columbian Art Pottery / Morris and Willmore of Trenton, New Jersey This model was made in size...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Pottery

Antique Gold Floral Repousse Monogrammed Walking Stick
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Gold Floral Repousse Monogrammed Walking Stick Offered for sale is an antique gold-handled walking stick with a floral re...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Gold, Brass

Antique Gold Repousse Bee Monogrammed Walking Stick with Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Gold Repousse Bee Monogrammed Walking Stick with Flowers offered for sale is a gold-handled repousse walking stick with flowers and a bumblebe...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

President William McKinley as Napoleon Large Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
President William McKinley as Napoleon Large Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore Made by Columbian Art Pottery / Morris and Willmore of Trenton, New Jersey This ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Pottery

Medal probably made for Belgian delegation to Geneva Exposition 1896
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very detailed medal was probably made for the Belgian delegation to the Geneva Exposition of 1896, perhaps as a sample. Whilst the lettering around the perimeter on the obverse ...
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1890s French Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Antique Wood & Brass Pill Roller from a Pharmacy Apothecary
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique Wood & Brass Pill Roller from a Pharmacy Apothecary This is an antique apothecary pill rolling machine, a brass chemist's countertop instrum...
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1880s Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ladies' Walking Stick, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ladies' Walking Stick Offered for sale is a late 19th-century ladies' silver-handled walking stick surrounded with panels of Mother of Pea...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

Antique Brass Fox Head Walking Stick, Glass Eyes, Scarf Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Brass Fox Head Walking Stick, Glass Eyes, Glove Ring Offered for sale is an antique Victorian brass fox-head walking stick with a brass glove ho...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Knife Sharpener, George Kent, London, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian knife sharpening and cleaning machine, manufactured by Kent's of London England. The machine consists of two whetstones in a solid oak casing with a he...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique Ladies Parasol Frame, Gold Handle, Band, Bone Handle and Tips
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Ladies Parasol Frame, Gold Handle, Band, Bone Handle and Tips Offered for sale is a 19th-century ladies' parasol frame with a bone and gold handle and bone tipped frame. ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Gold

19th C Novelty Regency Black Aristocratic Men Drinking Champagne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th Century German of Regency Black Aristocratic Men Drinking Champagne A rare and unique probably of European or German origin, depicting four black men in tuxedos...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Porcelain

Antique 1901 Gold Handled Dandy Walking Stick, Monogrammed Date
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 1901 Gold Handled Dandy Walking Stick, Monogrammed Date Offered for sale is an antique "Dandy" walking stick with a gold repousse cap that is engraved with the date of Sep...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Gold

England 1900 Victorian Large Army Officer Travel Chest in Leather and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A British military officer chest. Exceptional rectangular British military officer's travel trunk chest, superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beautifully patinated antique leather ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Bronze

Doulton & Watts Nelson Stoneware Salt Glazed Handled Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Doulton & Watts (pre Doulton Lambeth) salt glazed stoneware Nelson jug dating from around 1840. The jug portrays Nelson in military unif...
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1840s English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Stoneware

Advertising Puzzle USA Map Sherwin Williams Paint, 19th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
A cardboard advertising puzzle for Sherwin Williams Paint, circa 1883. All original pieces intact. Reverse of puzzle has map of United States. Feature...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Composition

Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case
Located in Norwalk, CT
Four excellent Civil War-era daguerreotype portraits, each framed in elaborate gold foil. Three images (woman and children) appear to be hand-colored and gilded. These portraits are presented in a fantastic carved gutta percha "Union Case", decorated with a mother, child, and dog on cover and guilloche-style geometric engraving on back. Amazingly, this case appears to be the same one held by the woman in the upper left-hand photograph...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Copper

19th Century Victorian Freight Carriage with Oak Top, circa.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian freight truck used to transport feed to local dairies, this metal carriage has a solid oak top, original wheels and tilt lever, later sign written for ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
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Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Early 20th century London News advertising figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century London News advertising figure We share what we love, and we love this rare example of a first quarter English London News advertising figure in the form of a beefeater. Produced by Pytram Limited of New Malden Surrey England. This figure is made of composite form and would have sat on the shop counter. A rare example in this condition and size. unusual fully articulated Edwardian prosthetic leg...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Composition

Vanity Fair Framed Signed Print from Gaekwar Baroda, circa 1901
Located in London, GB
Vanity fair framed signedpPrint from Gaekwar Baroda circa 1901 We share what we love, and we love this pine framed original Vanity fair signed print from...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

19th Century Victorian Great Western Railway Company Painted Coach Panel, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19thC Victorian coach panel, hand painted, showing the emblem of The Great Western Railway Company. Founded in Bristol by Isambard Kingdom Brun...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

19thC Victorian Burr Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian burr walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boards for games, playing cards, droughts counters, a dice shaker...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Walnut

19th Century R. & J. Beck Stereoscope
By R.&J. Beck 1
Located in Norwood, NJ
Museum quality tabletop Stereoscope by British maker R. & J. Beck London. It is fitted with with adjustable rack and pinion focusing and elevation adjustment for ease of viewing. Eac...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Hand Written Letter from Daniel O'Connell, with Portrait Engraving by O'Neil
Located in Soquel, CA
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...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Antique Handcrafted Leather Blackjack Pitcher Jug Vessel in Contrast Stitching
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique handcrafted saddle leather Blackjack Pitcher jug vessel with contrast stitching Unmarked. In the style of Hermes and Jacques Adnet. Measures: 6.75 H x 5.25 D x 3.25 W inc...
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1920s American Vintage Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Leather

Vintage Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization New York 1864
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Vintage Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization New York, 1864. Measures: 15.75 x 11 Total 8 sheets. Preowned vintage unrestored antique condi...
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1860s American Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Pair of Antique Carnival Plaques, Venetian, Bronze, Decorative, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique carnival plaques. A Venetian, bronze on oak decorative wall plates, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fasc...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Mauchline Wooden Postal Ruler and Paper Folder with Beach & Cliffs, Cromer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare Scottish Mauchline wooden postal ruler and paper folder decorated with a scene of the beach & cliffs in cromer, norfolk and probably dating from the mid 19th century. While originally made as souvenir items this ruler also provides a real insight to postal history. The ruler is of flat shape with rounded ends and a smooth edge and is decorated with scroll work designs to either end and on both sides and the main side is printed POSTAL RULER AND PAPER FOLDER with a printed section titled THE PARCELS POST providing instructions and costs of sending parcels and on the opposite side titled BILL STAMPS with a list of values and costs. The ruler also has a printed 8” (20cm) measuring edge both top and bottom, one titled English Inches and the other French Centimetres. On the opposite side the ruler has a central transfer scene titled THE BEACH & CLIFFS, CROMER with a four sections the first titled LETTER POST...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Sycamore

Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique sterling silver and wood gavel or auction hammer. The gavel is engraved with Judge's name and is a commemorative hammer or gavel for the years of service of the judge. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

Early 20th Century Raleigh Bicycles Shop Advertising Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Raleigh Bicycles shop advertising figure We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century charming Raleigh bicycles shop advertising figure. Made from wood and plaster with hand painted detail, in the form of Sir Walter Raleigh...
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1920s British Vintage Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Plaster, Wood

Important Late 19th C. Terrestrial Globe on Stand for H.B. Nims After Copley
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Manufactured for H.B. Nims & Co., Troy New York, last quarter 19th c. After the original engravings by Charles Copley done in 1852. Printed paper on wood with brass/ bronze meridian ring and a flat circular printed center horizon ring on wood labeled with the months of the year with notes. Mounted on a fine leafy iron baluster...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze, Iron

Antique French Butcher's Horse Meat 'Boucherie Chevaline' Advertising Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique butcher shop horse meat advertising sign, or Boucherie Chevaline' has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from France a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

John Wesley Commemorative Wesleyan Methodist Centenary Appeal Pottery Plate
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and unusual John Wesley commemorative black printed saucer size plate probably sold as a fund raising item for the Wesleyan Methodist Centenary...
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1830s English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Ceramic

Unusual Crystal Palace Band Competition Painted Glass Certificate of Merit 1883
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual, possibly unique, historical Certificate of Merit awarded at the drum and pipe band contest held at Crystal Palace between 1880 and 1883 and awarded in 1883. The certificate is hand-painted on a rectangular sheet of milk glass and is painted as a hanging cloth banner...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Milk Glass

Queen Victoria’s Silver Coffee Service by William Bateman & Daniel Ball
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Queen Victoria’s silver coffee service, by William Bateman & Daniel Ball, comprising a coffee pot and burner, a cream jug and a sugar basin, each...
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1830s English Antique Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign. With highly decorative graphics, stating ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Enamel

Spanish American War Commemorative Mirrored Hall Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish American War Commemorative Mirrored Hall Rack USA, Circa 1900 An uncommon example of American historical memorabilia, This mirrored hall...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Victorian historical memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian historical memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage historical memorabilia created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian historical memorabilia made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original historical memorabilia, popular names associated with this style include Abercrombie & Fitch, Auguste Racinet, Foxall & Co., and R.&J. Beck. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for historical memorabilia differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $129 and tops out at $48,519 while the average work can sell for $1,295.

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