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1911 A Rare early Antique Tube UNDERGROUND MAP & GUIDE OF LONDON

Posted by admin On June 30, 2026

1911 A Rare early Antique Tube UNDERGROUND MAP & GUIDE OF LONDON. 1911 “THE UNDERGROUND MAP OF LONDON” The Underground Map of London – Map & Guide. Printed by Johnson Riddle & Co Ltd for London Underground Electric Railway Company. Folding paper map, 26.7cm x 20.2cm, Condition: Very good. Small tear on right side with professional repair. Alternate folding, probably once in a guide book. This colourful map is among the earliest’unified’ maps of the London Underground system and bears the first’UndergrounD’ logo. Specifically designed for tourists, the verso presents London’s sights and Theatres shown as colour-coded and numbered icons on the map. This edition is a considerable improvement on the 1908 design in terms of clarity – enabled by non-topographical smoothing and straightening of lines to an extent not seen again until HC Beck’s diagram of 1933. The early 1900s saw a rapid pace in the development of’deep-level tubes’ and by 1906, there were numerous Underground railway companies operating independently to one another to the determent of themselves and confused passengers. In 1907, the four main London Underground railway companies, unified by their dire financial situation, came together and agreed to promote their joint interests as a complete Underground railway system. In 1908, the first all-inclusive map design of the London Underground was approved and the companies agreed to operate under a single’UndergrounD brand. The streamlining of station signage, posters and publicity were all coordinated immediately. Track Page Views With.

Rare Exquisite Antique Early 19th Brass Piano Top Soloists Music Stand Violin

Posted by admin On June 30, 2026

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE EARLY 19TH BRASS PIANO TOP SOLOISTS MUSIC STAND VIOLIN.

Rare 17th / Early 18thC Antique European Folk Art Wooden Crucifix Cross Jesus

Posted by admin On June 29, 2026

Overview? An exceptional, highly atmospheric late 17th or early 18th-century Continental European devotional crucifix. This authentic piece of historic folk art showcases incredible age, an untouched crusty patina, and deep religious character. Featuring unique pre-industrial craftsmanship, it stands on its original multi-tiered “Golgotha” wooden base. Design & Iconography? The Corpus: Features a striking, elongated hand-carved wooden figure of Christ with a Jansenist-influenced vertical arm posture, characteristic of 17th-century theological artistry. The torso and loincloth show beautifully raw, provincial carving details. The Details: Adorned with a hand-painted “INRI” titulus scroll at the apex and a unique, jagged sheet metal (tin/iron) radiating halo/glory behind the head and cross joints. The Wood: The reverse reveals beautifully aged, hand-riven/hand-hewn timber showing historic adze or drawknife marks. The unpainted wood on the back has oxidized over centuries to a rich, warm honey-brown hue. Condition Report? Surface: Magnificent, untouched original condition with extensive “alligatoring” (square cracking) to the old painted gesso surface. The deep, dark patina is completely authentic, built up from centuries of exposure to candlelight and environment. Structure: The piece is stable on its layered, block-constructed wooden base. There are ancient, entirely inactive woodworm flight holes on the reverse, adding to its genuine antiquity. Historic Repairs: As is common with devotional items of this age, this piece has been loved and maintained over generations. There are early-to-mid 20th-century flat-head slot screws carefully stabilizing the hands and feet to the cross where the original ancient glue/fasteners naturally failed. The tin halo elements remain attached via irregular, hand-forged blacksmith tacks.

RARE Antique Wang Bing Rong Type Raised Relief Vase Mini 19th c Early 20th c

Posted by admin On June 27, 2026

The product is a rare antique vase from the Wang Bing Rong type, featuring raised relief design in yellow porcelain with lotus flower and crane theme. Originating from China in the late 19th or early 20th century, this miniature vase at 2 1/5 tall is a unique piece that showcases traditional craftsmanship and artistic detail. With its historical significance and distinctive style, this vase would be a valuable addition to any collection of Asian antiques or antique vases. All of my items listings are vintage or antique pieces sourced from antique stores and estate sales or from my own private collection, unless otherwise stated. My pieces are not new and most do not have original packaging or tags. I only list items with minor wear and many look as though they have never been used. All items are vintage and not new, unless otherwise stated. There was a misrepresentation in the description or condition of the item. Thank you for considering my items.

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Posted by admin On June 27, 2026

Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it, it has a genuine period patina which is to say there are marks as you would expect based on age and use, naturally the original key has been lost over the years, you can have a new one made for a few pounds, you will need something to open the cupboard door, we can provide a dummy key or fit a handle. Depth:- 37cm extending to 58.5cm. Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16. Century to the 20. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on. Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. COURIER, LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CAN’T BE POSTED. Whomever delivers will always require help on the larger items to unload, the price you will be quoted will always be based on this assumption, if this is not possible, please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two-person team.

Rare Find At Antiques Fair U0026 How Much Profit Have We Made

Posted by admin On June 26, 2026

Rare Antique Vtg Early 19th C 1800s Folk Art Carved Ox Horn Cup Alvaro Ripalda

Posted by admin On June 25, 2026

This offering is for a rare carved ox horn cup. The cup dates from the late 18th to early 19th century and is carved from one piece of horn with a tin trim on the bottom edge and a small hanging loop. The cup features a beautifully carved name of “ALVARO RIPLADA” surrounded by carved foliates and scrolls. The length is app. 5 not counting the hanging loop and it measures app. 3.5 wide, the depth is app. The condition is as seen in our photo’s. There three small cracks in the more pointed end and a longer crack in the rounded end which measures app. Otherwise the cup displays great with a wonderful patina and an untouched surface. International Buyers – Please Note. If additional photo’s are needed or you have need of answers to questions we do not address we will be happy to supply them. WE USUALLY SEND OUR INVOICE WITHIN 1 HOUR OF THE AUCTIONS ENDING.

Rare Early Large Bamboo Cigar/jewellery/document Box Fab Interior

Posted by admin On June 25, 2026

MTS ANTIQUE JEWELLERY BOXES. WONDERFUL LARGE SOLID BAMBOO CIGAR -DOCUMENT- JEWELLERY BOX – FAB INTERIOR. For sale is a superb large early vintage. Restored and repolished cigar/document/ jewellery box in lovely condition. Dates approximately 1930/1950 11.00 inches long by 7.50 inches wide. No missing or replaced timber. Made from solid bamboo. The box also has its original front metal clasp. The box opens and closes perfectly. I’ve never come across anything similar before so its difficult to ascertain where this came from. Possibly Japanese or French. Its a terrific box in great order and very well made. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS BOX. ALL OUR BOXES ARE QUITE UNIQUE WITH HIGH QUALITY INTERIORS. All our boxes come with after care instruction. We take a lot of pride and care in what we do. Box retains the original solid metal piano hinge. The box has been lined with good quality expensive velvet. A box that has multitude uses. We take pride in all our restorations, which are unique and fit in well with today’s taste and style. What better way to store your valuables than within a unique piece of Victorian or Georgian history. As an investment for the. Future, our boxes will never loose their appeal or charm, and should with care last all our lifetimes and beyond. Please bear in mind that we try to give a reasonable account of restoration that’s taken place, and try to highlight major points. The majority of our boxes are over one hundred years old. They are not new and may have antique marks, tiny missing pieces slight misalignment or shrinkage imperfections, and will have shown signs of fatigue. Its all normal for the age of any historic box. We try to restore to a good order but can not list every single mark. We are only to pleased to offer help. We take a lot of pride and care in what we do, and have been dealers and restorers for over thirty years. Packed weight is 1.5 kilo. Length 11.00 inches. ALL OUR PARCELS ARE WELL WRAPPED. TRACKED AND FULLY INSURED. These are fully insured and fully trackable. These will be fully insured and tracked. And will require a signature. ALL OUR ANTIQUE BOXES MAKE GREAT GIFTS. WONDERFUL BOX THAT HAS MANY USES.

Rare Antique E. TEXAS Rhonesboro Pottery Early 1900-1915 1 Gallon

Posted by admin On June 23, 2026

A one gallon East Texas Rhonesboro Pottery with Blowouts or Pop-Outs small craters where chunks of clay popped out during firing. This happened if the local East Texas Wilcox clay contained small pebbles or air pockets that exploded under extreme heat. This does not compromises structural integrity. Also, the crock has some chips on the bottom edge and a small hair line too. The pottery has a early Bristol glaze. Rhonesboro Pottery had two periods, the first operated from 1900 – 1915, and included potter John Cranston. Early Rhonesboro pieces are sometimes stamped directly with the company name or capacity numbers. However, most items tracking into the Byrd era are entirely unmarked. Collectors must routinely identify them by their thick, heavy weight, shape, and specific glaze applications. Today, authenticated Rhonesboro pieces are highly sought-after specimens of Texas pottery. In, 1935, Byrd move the company to Tlyer, Texas. This information is from online.

Rare Antique late 1800-early 19th Century French Brass Lamps with metal Flowers

Posted by admin On June 23, 2026

Original condition, both lamps and bulbs off and on switch work. Dusty but overall recondition for being over 100 years old they originally had crystals or prisms hanging off the pedals I believe, but did not see at the Estate very beautiful and elegant lamps. These I believe were made in the late 1800s to very early 1900s bulbs work excellent as well to the knob often on switch switches. I did Hook them up to a wire to test. Cord is not included.

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