Home and Office Decor

    These globes are a great home decor or office decor item, to dress up a room with some "Old World Charm" and a little bit of history.

    Mercator Globe - 1541: Exact reproduction of the earliest produced matching set of globes. Reprints of the original copperplate gores. Made in cooperation with the Royal Library in Bruxelles. The famous Dutch cartographer Gerardus Mercator engraved the charts in 1541. Mercator's globes set the direction for 400 years of globe making.

    Hondius Globe - 1597: In 1597 Jodocus Hondius completed a terrestrial globe that gave an up-to-date vision of the latest geographical discoveries. By 1600 Hondius had the upper hand in Dutch globe making, mostly due to details discovered in Dutch trade voyages through the worldwide expansion of the East and West India Companies.

The Mercator and Hondius globes are offered with several different display options: Hanging, Table / Desk Stand or a Renaissance Floor Stand. The size of the globe is different depending on the display option selected.

    Terrestrial Library Globe - 1745: Reproduction of globe by Robert de Vaugondy in a Hand wrought iron stand.

    Armillary Sphere: The ancient art of Ptolemaic concept placed the earth at the center of the universe. Made for science, armillary spheres appealed to the world of magic as well. Armillary dials have the earth (the wooden blue center) inside a mesh of bronze hoops, symbolizing the course of the planets as known at the time. The course of the sun is shown by a wide band called the ecliptic circle. Armillary or astronomical spheres go back to B.C. Greece. The iron has been "aged" to give the appearance of considerable antiquity.

    Terrestrial Armillary Sphere:.

    Navigator's Terrestrial Table Globe:.

    Terrestrial Table Globe:.

Terrestrial and Celestial Globes, Antique Reproduction
Mercator Terrestrial Globe Renaissance Floor Stand 38.1cm x 38.1cm x 106.7cm 15" x 15" x 42"	Mercator Terrestrial Globe Hanging 32cm x 47cm 12.5" x 18.5"	Mercator - 1541 Terrestrial Globe Desk/Table Stand 32cm x 59cm 12.5" x 23.25"	Mercator (small) Terrestrial Globe Desk/Table Stand 11cm x 26cm 4.25" x 10.5"	Mercator (small) Celestial Globe Desk/Table Stand 11cm x 26cm 4.25" x 10.5"	Mercator (small) Terrestrial Globe Compass Desk/Table Stand 11cm x 21.5cm 5.75" x 8.5"
Mercator (small) Celestial Globe Compass Desk/Table Stand 11cm x 21.5cm 5.75" x 8.5"	Hondius Terrestrial Globe Renaissance Floor Stand 38.1cm x 38.1cm x 106.7cm 15" x 15" x 42"	Hondius Terrestrial Globe Hanging 32cm x 47cm 12.5" x 18.5"	Hondius Terrestrial Globe Desk/Table Stand 32cm x 59cm 12.5" x 23.25"	Terrestrial Table Globe Desk/Table Stand 44.5cm x 51cm 17.5" x 20"	Navigator's Terrestrial Table Globe Desk/Table Stand 26.5cm x 34.5cm 10.25" x 13.5"
Vaugondy Terrestrial Library Globe Floor Stand 139.5cm x 76cm 55" x 30"	Armillary Sphere Floor Stand 45.5cm x 109cm 18" x 43"	Armillary Sphere Desk/Table Stand 18cm x 28cm 7" x 11"	Terrestrial Armillary Sphere Desk/Table Stand 22.2cm x 33.6cm 8.75" x 13.25"

    They trays have a highly detailed Mariner's Star as intarsia and are made for easy set-up and storage, the trays are detachable from the collapsible folding legs. They have classic handgrips and 19th Century (1800s) ergonomics.

    British officers didn't want to  campaign without being able to enjoy their afternoon tea and loved to bag a tiger or two between battles. To keep at least a semblance of home-sweet-home comfort, the pack train carried furniture for the officers and staff. They were made of solid mahogany or rosewood with indestructible brass hardware. These are pure and true replicas of the furniture that made life worth living back then.

    British Butler Table: This tray has two serving options: fold up sides for compact look and fold down sides for maximum serving space. Beautiful brass detail.

    Cape Town Field Table: This is the same as the British Butler Table, except in a larger size.

    Dickens Desk with Pullout: Writing desk with 3 drawers and pullout. This is a good size desk and very functional desk, it is much larger than a normal travel desk. In fact I use one for my personal desk at home.

Serving Trays and Travel Writing Desk
British Butler Table 87 x 66 x 42cm 34.25" x 26" x 16.5"	Cape Town Field Table 120 x 80 x 40cm 47.25" x 31.5" x 15.75"	Colonial Butler Table 74.5 x 42 x 85cm 29.25" x 16.5" x 33.5"	Dickens Travel Writing Desk 108 x 52 x 106cm 42" x 20.5" x 41.75"

     Is it because we didn't have one as a child? It's hardly possible to think of a more timeless, popular, exciting toy that spanned ages and classes. Today's rocking horses are hardly different from the ones Victorian children used to ride in their playrooms. Only now they're popular, if pricey, home decor and are regarded less as toys. Our supplier's children grew up with a pony-sized wooden horse made in Britain.

    The Medium and Large Rocking Horses are both made from solid mahogany and are expertly hand carved, hand-assembled and hand polished. Extreme attention and detail goes into the creation of each masterpiece. The saddles and bridles are made of leather. They have brass hardware, including the stirrups. They are both timeless pieces and a classic for any decor. The large rocking horse is a swinging rocking horse and has a classic safety stand.

    Small: Our petite rocking horse has all the same features as our larger masterpiece. Hand carved and just the right size for mantel, desk, or pedestal. Size is 75cm x 13.5cm x 46cm, 29.5" x 5.25" x 18". We do have one of these in out store. Can ship by U.S. Mail or UPS.

    Medium: Commanding presence with a size that fits pretty much everywhere. Iconic children’s playroom classic, hand carved in rich polished mahogany, saddler’s accoutrements, classic elegantly curved rockers. Size is 157cm x 31.5cm x 94cm, 61.75" x 12.5" x 37"". This item must be shipped by Truck, so shipping MAY vary from what the shopping cart shows.

    Large: In the classic British manner, hand sculpted in laminated and hand polished mahogany. Synonymous with quality and detail. Truly a work of art. This reproduction is in high demand. Each piece made to order and truly unique. Swing horse on classic safety stand. The safety rockers are chrome plated. Size is 143cm x 46cm x 120cm, 56.5" x 18" x 47.25". This item must be shipped by Truck, so shipping MAY vary from what the shopping cart shows.

    NOTE: These are hand made custom items and delivery time varies, Call for lead times.

Victorian Rocking Horses
Small	Medium	Large

    History: Chess is a Checkerboard game for two players, each of whom moves 16 pieces (known as Chessmen) according to fixed rules across the board and tries to capture or immobilize (checkmate) the opponent’s king. Sir, though the now-standard rules of playing chess first became generally accepted in Europe in 16th century, but the game itself was originated in Asia long back about the 6th century. In India , the game is popularly known as ‘Shatranj’. The game was hobby and in some cases passion for the Kings and intellectuals of the Ancient India. The roots of this game are in India.

    Chess Set with Storage Box, copy of set by John Calvert, 1795 England: Mahogany box with drawers on both sides to hold the chess pieces. The storage case has a brown and tan chess board built into the top. There is a set of Red and a set of White chess pieces made of resin (imitation ivory, the pieces in the original set were carved ivory). Early games of chess made in ivory by master carvers and turners were often in red and white, or green and white combinations.

    This is an exact reproduction of a chess set made in 1795 by John Calvert in England. John Calvert was a Master of the Worshipful Company of Turners in London.

    Size: 38 cm x 38 cm x 10.8 cm, 15" x 15" x 4.25".

    Game of Chess: Same chess men as in the John Calvert chess set. Comes in glass top display case. No chess board included, but is available separately. Size: 38cm x 31.5cm x 8.5cm, 15" x 12.5" x 3.25"

    Chess Board: Chess Board. Chess Men not included. Size: 40 x 40 x 4.5cm, 15.75 x 15.75 x 1.75"

Chess Men, Boards and Sets
Chess Set with Storage Box copy of set by John Calvert 1795 England	Game of Chess in Display Case no board	Chess Board Classic no chessmen

     Dutch Renaissance Domino Game: reproduction of a set crafted by a gifted Dutch renaissance artist over three centuries ago. Presented in a beautiful brass legged wood box. Rich in history, fun to play. An unsurpassed gift for the discerning. Size: 23cm x 24cm x 5cm, 9" x 9.5" x 2".

    Wooden Dominoes Game: Our Wooden Dominoes set contains 28 double-six wooden dominoes, rules for play, and comes packaged in a wooden storage box with sliding lid. The storage box measures 6-3/4 inches by 1-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches.

     The Solitaire Game with Precious Stones has a hand turned, polished and waxed mahogany board. 38 marbles, including 2 spares. Every marble is hand cut from semi-precious quarried mineral. Each with its own distinctive colorings and markings, no two are alike. The size of the 20mm game is: 26.5cm x 4cm, 10.5" x 1.5"

     The Solitaire Di Venezia Game (also known as Solitaire De Venise or Venezianisches Solitär). Venetian solitaire game. Hand turned solid mahogany board come with 38 unique 25mm hand-blown marbles, including 2 spares. The marbles are in all colors, highly decorated, with no two marbles the same. Hand-blown marbles can be identified by the small hole in the glass, a tell-tale sign of the glass rod used by the glass blower to hold and turn the sphere in the kiln. The size of the game board is 30cm x 5cm, 12" x 2".

Chinese Checkers Game

     A wonderful 19th Century (1800s) board game that can be played with six players, each using 10 pieces.

    The Triangle Candle Lantern is an early style lantern with a pewter finish and a removable glass panel on each of the three sides. The top is removable, so that you can light the candle or replace a broken pane. It is designed to give plenty of light. There is a wire bale handle with a loop so that it can be hung up. It is designed to use candles up to 5" tall.

    The Paul Revere Candle Lantern is made from pierced tin and has a pierced door. It does not have any class panels. This lantern will work well in a windy environment or for walking with. It has a pewter finish. There is a loop on the top so that it can be hung up.  Comes in two sizes Large 16" X 5 1/4" (up to 8" candle) and Small 11" x 4" (up to 6" candle).

    The Personal Candle Lantern has a pewter finish and a removable glass panel on each of the four sides. There is a loop at the top so that it can be hung up. This lantern makes an excellent camp lantern. It is designed to use candles up to 6-1/2" tall.

    The Square Candle Lantern is the basic square wooden lantern with a non removable glass panels on three sides and a door on the fourth side. There is a leather handle and it can be hung up with it. It is designed to use candles up to 8" tall.

    The 18th Century Pocket Lantern is an authentic English Lantern in a box. The heavy gauge tin box measures about 5 1/4 x 3 x 1 1/4 when closed, so it's easy to pack along. When opened, the candle arm swivels out and the panel of semi-transparent mica closes over to form a sturdy triangular lantern. Designed for 3/8" x 4" candles.

    The Traveler's Candle Holder come as a pair that screw together to make a compact travel item. When screwed together it looks somewhat like a donut. Sold brass 3.75" in diameter and 1.75" high when closed.

    The Shelf Candle Holder is designed to have the ball and center sit on a shelf and the rest to hang out over the edge. Sold brass 12.5" long x 3.25" wide x 5" high. Dates from 1900 or somewhat before.

    The Ship's 2 Candle Lantern is available in Starboard - Green or Port - Red. Rich red and green for port and starboard. Expertly aged. Mirrors reflect candles many times over. These lanterns can be hung from above or hung on a wall. These are Large lanterns, each is 18.5" (1 1/2') high x 14" (1' 2") wide x 6.75" (1/2') deep.

    The Renaissance Stand and Lausanne Stand candle holders are made of Hand-Wrought Iron. Admittedly, candles are not the most modern of lighting, but they are the most romantic and nostalgic. That's why these antique originals are reproduced as candlelit. Some date back to the Renaissance, others to the 18th and 19th centuries. Hand-Wrought, made to last forever if lovingly cared for.

    This Lantern Holder / Stand is 44" tall, after being set into the ground and is made of 1/2" steel stock. It DOES NOT come with lantern as shown, but can be used with any hang-able lantern on this page.

   The Tin Candle Mold is a bright finish functional 6 or 8 tube mold for making 10" candles.

    Candles are available in 11/16" x 5 7/8" straight and 13/16" x 8" tapered (12" or higher lanterns).

    Brass and Copper Anchor Oil/Kerosene Lantern. Reproduction heavy copper sheet and brass cast hardware. A great reproduction that will go with any room with that nautical/ navy / sea decor in your office, den or what ever room that has the sea set as it's theme. Just use "A or B" wall bracket. Also you can hang an extra bracket on the wall near your pool or boat dock to give a little more of the open sea look. Or as with a lantern stand (see below) you can use out doors in different ways, for any season.

    Bronze Miner's Oil/Kerosene Lantern. Great old style with a central Europe reproduction miner's design. Has a Scandinavian/ Norwegian feeling about it. It can be used indoors as well as out, year round. By using the "A or B" wall bracket, you can hang it in your den, by the fireplace or office. Or hang it outdoors by using the "lantern stand", the pool, boat deck, or patio. On holidays, such as Xmas, wrap holly around "lantern stand" and just put into the ground near your door, to add that extra holiday look to your yard.

Anchor Lantern Brass & Copper

Anchor Lantern Bronze

Miner's Lantern

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