English Models and Miniatures

Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. This adorable Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Hedgehog Pincushion is rare and collectible, with the silver overlayin...

Victorian model of a racing yacht, with brass fittings, on a wooden stand original paint topsides English, circa 1870.

A fine vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver presentation trophy on oakwood plinth in the form of a Victorian soldier; an addition to our military related silverware collection. This fine vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver trophy has been realistically modelled in the form of a crouching soldier holding a musket. The model is embellished with impressive cast details reproducing the fine details of the soldier's Victorian attire, including a dagger and ammo pouch to his belt. The sterling silver soldier is displayed on the original oak wood presentation plinth. The cuboid plinth is fitted with a vacant silver inscription band; the band may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired. This fine presentation silver...

Finely detailed shipbuilder's half block model of the steamship Dunbrody, built and engined by The London and Glasgow Engineering and Iron Shipbuilding Co. ...

A delightful late 19th century miniature oak kitchen Windsor armchair having attractive turned decoration to back, seat, legs and supports (A most unusual and charming item of ...

1960s midcentury English Portobello "Famous wines" in the world on display case Measures cm: H 34 W 108, D 9.

This magnificent study of flowers is wrought from gold and silver, amethyst and other minerals, and natural pearls. The study features sprigs of Holly with mineral berries and gold leaves springing from a green stone crop of rock. Grasses, also wrought from gold, spring from the same crop of rock, and the floor is littered with litter and debris, including an exquisitely produced pinecone. The flowers are set above a brown backing and surrounded by a red mount within a gilt frame. The work is signed ‘William Tolliday...

A masterpiece of both cabinetmaking and mechanical engineering, this one-of-a-kind expanding table was crafted by the renowned cabinetmaker Samuel Hawkins of London for the Great Exhibition of 1851. Diminutive in size, the fascinating table was designed as a model to demonstrate Hawkins’ innovative patent screw movement to visitors of the Exhibition – six million people in total over five months. It was exhibited again a century later at the Victoria & Albert Museum during the Festival of Britain, an event intended “to symbolise two main qualities of the national character: realism and strength on the one hand, and, on the other, independence and imagination” (Catalogue of the Exhibition, 1951, p.117). To this day, the miniature masterpiece demonstrates the quest of English furniture makers to combine technical innovation with superb craftsmanship. Displaying exceptional ingenuity, Hawkins’ wind-out screw mechanism allowed one to extend the table’s base to accommodate concentric leaves with the simple crank of a handle. It is based on the inventive expanding table originally designed by Robert Jupe in 1835, which used a swivel mechanism to separate sections of the tabletop and allow for segmented leaves to be inserted. Hawkins’ tabletop, on the other hand, extends outwards directly from the center in order to accommodate additional leaves around its diameter. This unique design allowed the mechanism to also smoothly operate on rectangular tables, which could be wound out from the middle to allow for more table space. Hawkins was not alone in his endeavor to combine the technical merits of engineering and mechanics with the most artful pursuit of cabinetmaking. The first half of the 19th century saw a prolific increase in the popularity of applying new ideas to traditional furniture principles, which allowed furniture to serve many purposes. The resulting “patent” furniture was practical and refined, though few were as innovative as Hawkins’ prodigious design. Carved with the year of the Exhibition on the beautifully designed pedestal base, the table is a testament to the significance of this innovation. The model is mentioned in detail in the catalog of the Great Exhibition of 1851, the first international exhibition of industry, manufacturing, and science. Held at London’s dazzling Crystal Palace, its visitors were treated to exhibits from around the globe, including feats of engineering, innovations in industry, and marvels of design. Queen Victoria herself was a frequent visitor, along with her husband, Prince Albert, and others including Charlotte...

Hallmarked in London in 2018 by I. Franks, this very handsome set of Elizabeth II, sterling silver Huntsman & Hounds, comprises a horse and rider accompanied by five hounds in variou...

A shipyard model of the wooden steam ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’, 1877, the hull painted rust-red with black top sides and a black funnel, finely detailed wi...

A delightful mid-19th century mahogany childs size Wellington chest of five long drawers with locking pilaster raised on original plinth base.

A late Regency mahogany miniature bowfronted chest of two short and three long drawers retaining original turned wooden knobs above shaped apron ...

A charming 19th century Victorian walnut miniature walnut chiffonier having mirrored back to superstructure over shaped top and three cupboard doors with mirrored panels (This most unusual piece was almost certainly made originally as a travelling salesman...

An impressive model of a press or baling machine. The carcase is in mahogany while the working parts are in brass and steel. The goods to be pressed or baled are loaded in to the black containers...

Carrying import marks for London, 1902 by Edwin Thompson Bryant, this handsome, antique silver model of a Gentleman, is wonderfully made with red and blue set paste to the Stand and ...

Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian heavy cruiser 'Zara' with finely detailed superstructure and armament in a cedar and pine glazed c...

A wonderful tether car model produced by E & M (The Experimental and Model Co.) of Coventry with engine and ‘Maserati style' bodywork and radiator grill. This particular model is in excellent condition and is deeply reminiscent of the heyday of the race cars of the 1950’s. The rear wheels run free on an axle that is pivoted in the middle to allow the car to 'steer'. The car was originally available as a kit that would need to be assembled. Tether Cars are model racing cars powered by miniature internal combustion engines...

Hallmarked in London in 2001, this fun and unusual sterling silver ring tree is in the form of a tree branch. It measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, 11"(18cm) a...

Unusual small size papier mache tabletop screen featuring hand painted flowers, a colorful bird and butterfly. Three brass hinged panels. Half round s...

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collaboration with Asprey, producing luxury jewellery and silver for an elite clientele. The egg has been crafted from gold filigree — that is, gold wires interwoven to make a delicate lace-like pattern. The gold is arranged to form the image of a peacock, with a magnificent fanned train, composed of red, dark blue and green coloured plique-à-jour enamel. The light blue body of the peacock, and its long swirling light and dark blue tail feathers, have been crafted from intricate guilloché enamel, which is often found on Fabergé style eggs...

This handsome little oak chest has many of the same details of its larger counterparts. The bow fronted conforming top sits on three bowed drawers all with original brass pulls and e...

Staffordshire Pottery pearlware model which features a long case clock, stood on a marbleised base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and ...

Finely detailed shipbuilder's half block model of the steamship Dunbrody, built and engined by The London and Glasgow Engineering and Iron Shipbuilding Co. ...

A Fine Quality George III Period Mahogany Bowfronted Miniature Chest Of Two Short And Three Long Drawers Having Well Figured Top Raised On Elegant Original Splayed Feet

Probably a boat builders model of S.Y. Prince Albert Steam Yacht. An exceptional museum-quality model of the steam yacht, Prince Albert'. The fine shipbuilder's model is outfitted with a raised paneled mahogany cabin with glazing with working hatch and door. The interior of the cabin is with a mahogany table, two benches, steps and a brass stove...

Charming piece, lovely color. Suitable for smaller pieces of jewelry. Well-made, chipwork and champhered elements.

A fine example of a mid 19th century model steam engine with boiler and a circular saw.

A painted English miniature nest of drawers from the late 19th-early 20th century. This exquisite English miniature brown colored nest of drawers features five drawers with two cubby...

We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 2005 Compulsion Gallery Pewter model of a Range Rover L322 Third Generation car I have another of these pewter cars...