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19th Century Rosewood Travellers Inkwell

19th Century Rosewood Travellers Inkwell. Dimensions : W-4.5 H-6 (cm)

Victorian Travelling Games Compendium

Victorian traveling games Compendium. In painted pine, with original finish, draughts, chess, cribbage, etc. Circa 1880.

Early 20th century wonderful large travelling drinks set of flasks and beakers within fitted leather carrying case.

Early 20th century fabulous drinks set of 3 curved drinking flasks plus 4 gilt interior beakers within custom fitted leather case. The flasks are large at 13 oz each, holding a total amount of 39 ounces, are tin lined and were made in Germany. Each flask has a different colour enamel threaded top. The colours are meant to designate different beverages, or individual drinkers. They fit perfectly and tightly into the zipped leather case. The zip works perfectly. Sitting nestled and centred within the three flasks, are 4 gilt lined tapering beakers, simple in design, with plain lip trim. The pieces all fit inside an English made hide leather case with long adjustable shoulder strap for ease of carrying, and holding everything required for drinks. Size of flasks-5.5 inches high by 3.25 inches wide, holding 13 oz of liquid each. Size of beakers-1 3/8 inches diameter, by 1 5/8 inches high. Overall size of exterior case-7 inches high by 4 inches diameter. This is a wonderful gift for the person who enjoys outdoor pursuits or sports, and also perfect for picnics. Minute paint speckling and sun fading to case lid, very minor and not detracting. This lovely set is in very good overall condition. A very unusual and practical gift. Search under flask to see our inventory of solid silver flask options if desired.

19thC wonderful large solid oak and brass bound campaign type travelling box with original key.

19th century lovely large solid oak campaign or military style travelling box with original key. With the original brass fittings to corners, strapwork, recessed side handles, hinges, escutcheon and cartouche, as well as the original lock and key. This is a large and solidly built box, which is most decorative, and very useful for collectables, papers, or even a family bible. Size-15.25 inches by 12.5 inches by 6 inches high. A lovely example, in very good condition.

A Pastoral scene with travellers at a water trough, John Prescott Knight 1803-1881

signed "JP Knight RA 1837" (lower right) oil on canvas 44 x 34 in. 50 x 40 x 2 inches frame size John Prescott Knight portrait painter; son of Edward Knight; student of Royal Academy, 1823: exhibited portraits of his father and Alfred Bonn, 1824; A.R.A., 1836; professor of painting Royal Academy, 1839-60; exhibited The Waterloo Banquet 1842; R.A., 1844; secretary to the Academy, 1848-73; many of his works presentation portraits, Knight, John Prescott 1803-1881, portrait-painter, son of Edward Knight [q.v.] the comedian, was born at Stafford in 1803. He began life in the office of a West India merchant in Mark Lane, London, who soon afterwards failed. He then took to drawing, according to his own statement, out of sheer idleness, and after a time his father, who had artistic tastes, consented to place him for six months with Henry Sass to correct his drawing, and for another six months with George Clint to improve his colouring. In 1823 he became a student of the Royal Academy, and in 1824 he contributed to its exhibition portraits of his father and of Alfred Bunn [q.v.], the manager of Drury Lane Theatre. The death of his father in 1826 left him early to depend on his own exertions, and for some time he continued to paint theatrical portraits, although sometimes producing pictures of a more fanciful character. His first appearance at the British Institution was in 1828, when he sent ‘The Whist Party’ and ‘List, ye landsmen all, to me!’ These were followed in 1829 by ‘Auld Robin Gray;’ in 1830 by ‘Smugglers alarmed;’ in 1831 by ‘The Auld Friends’ and ‘The Pedlar;’ in 1832 by ‘A Bit of Courtship’ and another ‘Auld Robin Gray;’ in 1833 by ‘The Spanish Refugees’ and ‘John Anderson, my Jo,’ and in 1834 by ‘Sunset.’ In 1835 he exhibited at the Royal Academy ‘Tam o' Shanter,’ in 1836 ‘The Wreckers,’ in 1837 ‘The English Harvest,’ in 1838 ‘The Saint's Day,’ engraved by William Chevalier for the Art Union of London, and in 1839 ‘The Broken Heart.’ Having been elected an associate of the Royal Academy in 1836, he was in 1839 appointed to the professorship of perspective, which he held until 1860, to the great advantage of the students. About 1840 he resumed portrait-painting and obtained much success, especially with his male sitters. The ‘Heroes of Waterloo,’ better known as the ‘Waterloo Banquet,’ in the possession of the Duke of Wellington, was exhibited in 1842, and engraved by Charles G. Lewis. In 1843 appeared ‘John Knox endeavouring to restrain the violence of the people at Perth.’ Knight became a royal academician in 1844, and in 1848 was elected secretary, after acting in that capacity for a year previously as deputy of Henry Howard (1769-1847) [q.v.]. This office he retained until 1873, and discharged its often irksome duties with much tact and ability. In 1848 also he exhibited the ‘Peninsular Heroes,’.

19th Century Travel Barometer

19th Century travel barometer having a gilded case and an engraved and silvered dial in its original leather casing. c 1880 working order Free delivery within U.K. on this item

Chester 1900 very unusual rare solid silver 10 piece travelling tea service plus original solid oak travel case.

Chester 1900 Victorian very unusual English hallmarked solid silver 10 piece travelling tea service of smaller proportions, all contained in the original fitted solid oak velvet and satin lined case. The oak box top would have doubled as a tea table when in transit! So, everything one would need for tea was to hand, and you or a servant would prepare the tea on route. The set, made by Stokes and Ireland, comprises an ebony handled teapot with ebony finial and hinged lid, a sugar bowl and tongs (Chester 1897), and a milk jug with feathered thumb piece. All three main pieces have a classic style with scalloped edges and stand on tripod cabriole legs. The service also includes six solid silver matched spoons with ebony bean terminals all hallmarked Birmingham 1931. In Victorian times people of means always travelled with their silver tea services. These services were usually protected by sturdy wood cases. Few have survived. This is an excellent quality set with a very heavy gauge of silver, and having a good weight of 600 grams. Size of silver-Teapot 8 inches wide handle to spout, 5.5 inches high, and 4.5 inches diameter. Jug 3.5 inches high, by 3.25 inches wide, by 3 inches diameter. Sugar is 3.75 inches diameter by 2 inches high. Size of case-12.75 inches wide, by 11.25 inches deep, by 6 inches high. Chester silver, whose assay office closed nearly 50 years ago, is very collectable in its own right. A very lovely set, which can be enjoyed and used, and kept protected and tarnish free in its case. It would make a very special gift, or a great set for the silver collector. In very good condition. SOLD

Small 18th Century Travel Trunk Circa 1712

An exquisite and well preserved hide covered travelling trunk, circa 1712, with original features. This lovely little trunk is in super original condition, complete with key and the lock in good working order. The interior is covered in newspaper (The Spectator. No423. July 5th 1712) There is also a personal inscription on the base dated 1813 which can be seen in the photos below. A super decorative item, or a wonderful gift! If you are interested in this item, it is wise to enquire straight away. Listed items are advertised elsewhere and are constantly being sold and withdrawn from the site. You can either call our UK enquiry number, where you will only be charged at local rate and the line is available 7 days a week, between 9am and 9pm including bank holidays 0845 625 0225 Or Email us, and we will get back to you within 24 hours. Thank you. Dimensions: All are maximum sizes. 18” wide (46cm) 10” deep (25.5cm) 8.5” high (21.5cm) Nationwide delivery available

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