{"title":"Hunting Lodge Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mr-romfords-hounds","title":"Mr. Romford's Hounds Surtees Half Red Leather Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Mr. Romford's Hounds,\" first published in 1865, was Surtees's last novel, and it has the confidence of a writer who had been doing this for thirty years. The illustrations by John Leech and H. K. Browne are essential to the book rather than incidental to it. Leech in particular understood Surtees's targets, and the hand-colored plates here are vivid and well-preserved, which in a Surtees novel matters as much as the condition of the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe binding is half red leather over marbled boards with gilt detailing, the kind of Victorian production that was made to last and has. A clean, sturdy copy of a genuinely entertaining book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | R. S. Surtees [d]Title | Mr. Romford's Hounds [d]Illustrators | John Leech and H. K. Browne [d]Date | 1865 (first published) [d]Binding | Half red leather over marbled boards, gilt detailing, marbled endpapers [d]Features | Hand-colored illustrations [d]Origin | England [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] Good condition for age. The binding shows minor wear along the edges and corners consistent with a mid-19th-century volume but remains sturdy throughout. Pages are clean with minimal foxing. The hand-colored illustrations by Leech and Browne are vibrant and well-preserved. Marbled endpapers are intact. No significant tears or missing pages. Text is crisp and legible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49676914983190,"sku":"AMD-0528","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/B1AA799E-DCCD-464A-A7C0-3F13B832F8FC_1_201_a.jpg?v=1774995117"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-continental-hunting-still-life-hare-horn-oil-painting","title":"Antique Large 19th Century Continental Hunting Still Life Oil Painting, Hare and Horn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA large Continental European hunting still life in the Old Master tradition, the kind of academic homage to Weenix and Desportes that filled European dining rooms, libraries, and hunting lodges throughout the 19th century. A hare hangs head down by one hind leg, paired with a brass hunting horn, a partridge, a lace-edged cloth, and the trappings of the chase. The composition is a formula called the trophée de chasse, a French and Flemish iconographic tradition codified in the 17th century by painters like Jan Weenix, Frans Snyders, and Alexandre-François Desportes, and carried forward into the 18th century by Jean-Baptiste Oudry. Hunting in this period was the preserve of the aristocracy, and paintings like this gave their owners a sense of participating in that world. By the 19th century, the iconography had moved into bourgeois interiors across France, Belgium, and the Low Countries, and academically trained painters revived the formula extensively to meet the demand. The brass horn elevates this from a kitchen game piece to an aristocratic hunting trophy, signaling the chasse à courre, the mounted chase. The hand here is academically trained. The fur is built up in patient layered glazes, the brass horn modeled with confident reflective passes, and the whole composition pulled out of a deep umber-black ground by a single raking light source from the upper left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Artist | Unsigned, Continental European School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Title | Hunting Still Life with Hare and Horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Medium | Oil on linen canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Subject | Hanging hare with brass hunting horn, game bird, and hunter's equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | Continental Europe, likely France or Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Mid-to-late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 45 in H x 31.5 in W, unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Old Master revival, in the tradition of Weenix, Desportes, and Oudry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Signature | Unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Provenance | Purchased from a Salt Lake dealer who specialized in European antiques. I was told he bought it through the European trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Frame | Sold unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Tradition | Trophée de chasse, a French and Flemish iconographic formula carried from the 17th-century Dutch and Flemish masters into 19th-century academic practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe painting is in honest as-found condition for a 19th-century work of this scale. It has been carefully examined and these are all known issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe canvas has experienced multiple historic punctures, which were addressed in past restoration work. Patches and repairs are visible from the verso, including what appears to be a wax-resin patch over a puncture in the upper third of the canvas. Some of these restorations were not finely executed and show as visible irregularities under raking light. The corresponding inpainting on the front is detectable in the dark background passages, particularly in the upper portion of the painting and around the area behind the hare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCanvas planarity has been lost over time. The surface is no longer fully flat. Raking light reveals waviness and slight bulging in the upper left and upper right of the dark background, along with several depressions across the surface that are typical of an aged unlined canvas. Lining or relining the canvas would be the conservation solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe tacking margins are worn and degraded. There are visible losses to the ground and canvas along the edges and corners, including a noticeable V-shaped loss in the canvas at the lower left tacking edge and frayed canvas at multiple corners. The lower right corner shows a substantial old repair where the canvas has been creased and reinforced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe varnish has darkened and yellowed significantly with age, muting the original color contrast. Professional varnish removal would restore the depth of the chiaroscuro and bring out the warmer tones in the hare's fur and the brass horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSurface scratches and scuffs are visible in the dark passages, most notably in the upper left quadrant of the background. Fine craquelure is present throughout, more visible in the darker passages, and is consistent with the age of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAreas of past inpainting are detectable under raking light in the dark ground. Some of this earlier restoration was done with a heavier hand than a current conservator would use, and a sensitive conservation cleaning would likely reveal opportunities to refine those passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe painting is currently fitted with a cardboard backing board added by AMD for structural support during storage and transit. The original or early wooden strainer is intact behind the cardboard, with hand-driven tacks securing the canvas at irregular intervals along the tacking edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe work is offered as-is, unframed and unrestored. A piece of this scale, tradition, and quality of original execution is a strong candidate for professional conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49790725030166,"sku":"AMD-0453","price":4550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/7A3079DA-9DAD-4CCB-A644-7A59F15A671B_1_206_a.jpg?v=1759770483"},{"product_id":"cobbett-english-gardener-1838-half-leather","title":"1838 Cobbett English Gardener Fold-Out Plate Half Leather","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"774\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePublished in London in 1838 by A. 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The fold-out illustration is present and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49807870853398,"sku":"AMD-0399","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/B0E8E240-383A-480B-8304-16AAE5A37CA5_fd66bbf9-426f-452b-971c-12aba4f509e6.jpg?v=1759771269"},{"product_id":"1726-the-guardian-addison-steele-2-volumes","title":"2 Volumes 1726 \"The Guardian\" Brown Full Leather Books","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003eThe Guardian, first published by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in 1713, followed their earlier successes with The Tatler and The Spectator. This two-volume set, labeled as the “Fourth Edition” from 1726 and printed by J. Tonson in London, is an early 18th-century reprint of their collected essays. The Guardian offered moral, literary, and social reflections designed to encourage polite conversation and virtuous living, reflecting Addison and Steele’s goal to educate and refine readers through engaging writing. At a time when coffeehouses were centers of lively debate and the middle class sought thoughtful yet entertaining reading, these essays covered topics from literary critique to social behavior and politics, blending wit with moral guidance. Though shorter-lived than The Spectator, The Guardian played a key role in the English Enlightenment. This edition is also notable for its beautiful polished calf leather binding with gilt spine detailing, raised bands, and red-speckled edges—classic features of 18th-century craftsmanship. Personal touches like bookplates and inscriptions reveal the volumes’ history of ownership. In essence, this 1726 two-volume set not only preserves an important literary work but also showcases the elegance of Georgian bookbinding.\n\u003cul data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Joseph Addison and Richard Steele [d]Title | The Guardian [d]Publisher | J. Tonson [d]Date | 1726 [d]Edition | Fourth Edition [d]Binding | Polished calf leather, raised bands, gilt spine tooling, red-speckled edges [d]Volumes | Complete set in 2 volumes [d]Dimensions | 6.5 in H x 4 in W x 1 in D [d]Provenance | Bookplates and inscriptions present [d]Origin | England [d]Place of Publication | London [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] Both volumes are in good antiquarian condition. The calf covers show wear consistent with age, including rubbing to the edges, corners, and spine ends. The gilt tooling and raised bands are dulled in places but remain visible and contribute to the set's classic appearance. The hinges are delicate but functional. Internally, the pages show light browning and occasional foxing typical of eighteenth-century paper, and the text remains legible throughout. The bookplates and inscriptions inside add to the sense of continuous historical ownership. A well-preserved and characterful set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49812761772310,"sku":"AMD-0376","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DE36DC6D-9B7A-4974-B2FE-FA9C85F1A6FF_1_201_a.jpg?v=1774631655"},{"product_id":"18th-century-french-stag-hunt-oil-painting-fontainebleau","title":"18th Century French Stag Hunt Oil Painting, Fontainebleau Tradition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1760 France, the hunt was a permission-based privilege, a ritualized display of rank, and a visual symbol of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn arresting 18th-century oil painting titled Hounds Hunting Stag, attributed to the French School in the Fontainebleau tradition, circa 1760. This richly layered work captures the dramatic climax of an aristocratic stag hunt, an activity that, in this period, was far more than a pastime. In pre-revolutionary France, hunting rights were tied to rank and land, and the hunt became a public expression of privilege, control, and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaintings like this were not just decoration. They were signals of status. Commissioned for grand salons, libraries, and country estates, hunt scenes celebrated the patron's world, where leisure and power were closely linked. This work carries that idea through its sense of movement and tension, and through the way the hunt is staged as an event rather than a simple animal encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically, the painting reflects how French court taste evolved from Fontainebleau's 16th-century Mannerist roots into a more grounded, naturalistic approach that took hold in the 1700s. The hounds are rendered with careful observation in their musculature and posture, while the stag, caught mid-struggle, is given a dignity that heightens the drama. The rocky outcrop and moody sky create a theatrical setting that feels connected to the courtly hunting landscape associated with Fontainebleau and its surrounding forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly scaled for a feature wall, this piece offers visual impact and real historical atmosphere, the kind of painting that anchors a space and invites a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[d]Artist | Unidentified, attributed to the French School in the Fontainebleau tradition\u003cbr\u003e[d]Title | Hounds Hunting Stag\u003cbr\u003e[d]Medium | Oil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e[d]Subject | Stag hunt with hounds, French sporting scene\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1760\u003cbr\u003e[d]Size | 27 in W x 23 in H\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | French School sporting art, courtly hunt tradition\u003cbr\u003e[d]Frame | Ornate gilt frame (age-appropriate wear)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThis painting has been carefully preserved, maintaining its original vibrancy and visual appeal. A stable, even craquelure covers the surface, typical for an oil painting of this era, adding both authenticity and texture. The rich colors feature deep earth tones and warm highlights in the sky. Minor paint loss and some small bubbling near the lower right are consistent with age and environmental changes but don't interfere with the overall composition. The canvas is secure, supported by a recent dustcover backing likely applied during past conservation. The ornate gilded frame shows signs of wear and small gesso losses, reflecting its antique character, and beautifully complements the dramatic subject. This piece gracefully embraces its age, capturing the essence of 18th-century French art while conveying a sense of history. It's ready to display but could benefit from future conservation if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49822096261398,"sku":"AMD-0362","price":6700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/CF1D2C8D-E0CD-44E1-92EE-286D87069B03_1_105_c.jpg?v=1769119711"},{"product_id":"bulwer-historical-characters-1868-2vol-leather","title":"1868 \" Historical Characters \" Brown Half Leather Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis impressive two-volume set of Historical Characters by Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer was published in 1868 by Richard Bentley in London. It features a beautiful three-quarter brown leather binding with vibrant marbled boards and endpapers. The spines showcase raised bands, gilt detailing, and dual-colored labels in burgundy and green, reflecting the elegance of 19th-century deluxe bindings meant for a distinguished library. The book offers in-depth historical and political portraits of four key figures: Talleyrand, Cobbett, Mackintosh, and Canning. Rather than typical biographies, Bulwer combines personal insights and political critique, providing a unique perspective on the leaders who influenced modern Europe. This work, emerging at the peak of Victorian intellectual curiosity, is a thoughtful blend of tribute and analysis for readers intrigued by power, leadership, and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer [d]Title | Historical Characters [d]Publisher | Richard Bentley [d]Date | 1868 [d]Binding | Three-quarter brown leather with marbled boards, raised bands, gilt-decorated spines, burgundy and green spine labels, marbled endpapers [d]Volumes | Complete 2-volume set [d]Dimensions | 8.75 in H x 5.5 in W x 1.5 in D [d]Origin | England [d]Place of Publication | London [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] Both volumes present very well. The bindings are tight and secure, with minor rubbing to the leather at the corners and spine ends, consistent with age and use. The marbled boards retain their vivid coloration, and the gilt on the spines remains bright and fully legible. Internally, the pages are clean and free of markings, with only slight age toning and a few light wrinkles to the front endpapers of Volume I. No loose pages, and the hinges in both volumes remain firm. A handsome, complete set in honest and attractive condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49933012762902,"sku":"AMD-0310","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/D0007294-D9C8-42CA-BDB4-56C23FD9C1F3_1_105_c.jpg?v=1757893810"},{"product_id":"vintage-brown-leather-doctors-bag","title":"Antique Cowhide Leather Doctor’s Bag with Monogram “H.B.S.” – Early 20th Century Travel Satchel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThis handsome antique doctor’s bag is a fine example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, made from richly patinated genuine cowhide leather and finished with solid brass hardware. Likely dating to the 1920s or 1930s, this bag would have accompanied a professional, perhaps a doctor making house calls or a traveling businessman, on countless journeys. The structured silhouette, wide-mouth opening, and durable build made these bags a staple of functional, stylish travel during the pre-war era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eStamped with the gold monogram \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e“H.B.S.”\u003c\/strong\u003e, this particular bag carries a unique provenance and personal history. Adding even more charm is a beautifully worn travel label on one side: a partial but still readable sticker from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eNorth Pole Station Hotel in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e, hinting at the bag’s adventurous past. 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Each piece of horn is unique, making this vessel entirely one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eHorn bowls were traditionally crafted throughout Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries, valued for both their practicality and their natural elegance. This piece captures that history while serving as a versatile decorative accent. Perfect styled as a catchall on a desk or console, as a centerpiece filled with fruit or decorative objects, or left empty to highlight its sculptural form, it adds timeless texture to any interior. A beautiful example of traditional horn craftsmanship with enduring appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eThe bowl is in very good antique condition with expected age-related wear. The horn surface shows natural striations and organic variations in tone, which are characteristic of hand-carved horn. 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The mirror sits on a refined plinth base with a single dovetailed drawer and features classic late Regency to early Victorian design elements including scrolled bracket supports, pierced cresting, and the original cast brass side screws that allow the glass to adjust in angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eToilet mirrors of this period were considered an elegant personal luxury and were used for daily grooming and hairdressing. The silhouette of this example reflects the transitional style between the Regency and Victorian eras with its restrained ornamentation, architectural scrollwork, and clean lines. The highly figured maple veneer adds a soft glow and warmth to any interior, making this a functional and visually timeless piece for a vanity, chest of drawers, console, or dressing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eThe drawer is hand dovetailed and the brass ring pulls are appropriate for this period of English cabinetmaking. The mirror plate shows the softened reflection and gentle aging admired in original nineteenth century glass. This is a refined and authentic piece of early Victorian design that blends seamlessly into both traditional and modern spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood antique condition with age appropriate wear. The mirror plate shows light silvering wear and soft swirling typical of original early Victorian glass. There are surface scratches and mild wear to the veneer and plinth base from use. The back board shows expected oxidation, marks, and old screw holes from nineteenth century construction. Brass hardware has a mellowed patina and functions well. The drawer operates smoothly and the hand cut dovetails remain strong. The piece is stable, displays beautifully, and retains its early nineteenth century character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50735219409174,"sku":"AMD-0645","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA06395.jpg?v=1764023719"},{"product_id":"european-horses-equipment-jacquard-wall-textile","title":"Large Equestrian Wall Tapestry – Horses Equipment Jacquard, European Made NEW","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eThis large-scale equestrian wall tapestry is a jacquard woven decorative textile produced in Flanders by Metrax-Craye, a European maker known for heritage-inspired interior weaves. Woven in 100 percent cotton, the design reads like an illustrated reference chart of classic riding gear, including boots, helmets, gloves, a saddle, bits, stirrup, trophies, and horseshoes, anchored by a bold horse head portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eDesigned to hang as a finished wall textile rather than fabric yardage, it features an integrated border and a balanced, graphic layout that gives real architectural presence on the wall. It brings the atmosphere of traditional sporting imagery without the fragility and conservation concerns that can come with antique tapestries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003eThe flax-toned ground and warm saddle-leather palette layer beautifully with antiques, dark woods, brass, and equestrian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1814\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eMetrax-Craye, Division of B\u0026amp;T Textilia\u003cbr data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flanders, Europe\u003cbr data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% cotton jacquard (per label)\u003cbr data-end=\"1469\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eContemporary \/ \u003cstrong\u003eNEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign: \u003c\/strong\u003eHorses Equipment, equestrian tack and riding gear motif\u003cbr data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 x 140 cm (per label), \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApproximately 71 inches x 55 inches\u003cbr data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1631\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging construction: \u003c\/strong\u003eTop sleeve for a rod (see photos)\u003cbr data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1689\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eDry clean only (per label)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1814\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery good condition. Clean woven surface with no holes or tears noted. Light creasing and folds from storage are present and should relax with time once hung. Finished edges and hanging sleeve present as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50885927371030,"sku":"AMD-02545","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/91EE4602-E641-4CD0-8C3D-51B73BE6B0BA_1_201_a.jpg?v=1772319144"},{"product_id":"songs-of-scotland-2-volume-royal-edition","title":"The Songs of Scotland Royal Edition 2 Volume Set,  Boosey \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a piece of Victorian musical history into your home with this beautiful two volume set of \u003cem data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eThe Songs of Scotland\u003c\/em\u003e in the “Royal Edition,” published by the famous music house Boosey \u0026amp; Co. in London and New York, and generally dated to the late 1870s. Volume I presents a collection of one hundred and ninety Scottish songs with poetry edited and annotated by Dr. Charles Mackay, while Volume II adds one hundred and forty three songs collected and edited with new accompaniments by Myles B. Foster, making this a wonderfully substantial archive for anyone who loves Scottish heritage, folk music, or vintage sheet music collections. Beyond the content, these books are simply striking on display: deep cobalt blue cloth boards with ornate embossed detailing, gilt titling, and that dramatic “Royal Edition” cover design that looks incredible in a library, music room, or on a styled shelf. Inside you will find page after page of printed musical notation with lyrics, the kind of “at home” parlor music that defined the Victorian era, when families gathered around a piano and national song collections helped preserve local identity and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Dr. Charles Mackay (poetry editor, Vol. I); J. Pittman and Colin Brown (music editors, Vol. I); Myles B. Foster (collected and edited, Vol. II) [d]Title | The Songs of Scotland, Royal Edition [d]Publisher | Boosey and Co. [d]Date | Circa late 1870s [d]Binding | Blue cloth hardcover, two volumes [d]Dimensions | 10 in H x 7 in W [d]Edition | Royal Edition [d]Origin | London and New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The blue cloth boards show rubbing and edge wear throughout, most evident at the spine ends and corners, with light scuffing to the cover faces. The gilt page edges have dulled and worn in areas, reducing the crispness of the original finish. Internally, the pages are toned and carry scattered foxing and spotting, most concentrated toward the early leaves of each volume. One volume has a notable tear to an early leaf near the front, and there are small edge flaws to a few additional pages. The books remain readable and presentable, and they display beautifully as a Victorian decorative set, but buyers who require clean internal condition should note the foxing and leaf damage before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50908731506966,"sku":"AMD-03264","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA01866.jpg?v=1768239573"},{"product_id":"brass-bass-pale-ale-vesta","title":"Antique Brass Bass \u0026 Co Pale Ale Bottle Vesta Case Match Safe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.25\" H x 1\" d\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA charming piece of Victorian era advertising and everyday carry history: a miniature brass bottle-form vesta case, stamped BASS \u0026amp; Co. PALE ALE, LONDON with the iconic triangle mark. Vestas, also called match safes, were designed to keep matches protected in a pocket and dispense them neatly, long before lighters became common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood antique condition with an attractive aged patina throughout. Noticeable surface wear, small scuffs, and minor dings consistent with age and handling. Base shows wear. 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The burr figure is everything you want from English work, warm honey tones with that natural speckled movement across the lid. Originally made for calling cards, it now suits business cards, credit cards, gift cards, or a small stack of folded notes. The rounded edges and shallow lift notch at the lid make it pleasant in the hand. No maker's mark visible. 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Surface wear and light scratches throughout the case, most visible across the lid. Edge wear and small nicks along the rounded perimeter, with a few darker areas of patina from handling. The interior shows honest wear from use. No structural issues, the lid sits and lifts cleanly. 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It has that unmistakable, time-earned tack-room character: a substantial stuffed form, a studded edge, and visible panel construction with old repairs that tell you it lived a real working life. Sourced in England and now best suited for display, it makes an instant statement hung on a wall, layered on pegs, or styled with riding crops, bridles, and sporting art for an English countryside look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"646\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003eapprox. 5 in H x 16 in W x 24 in D\u003cbr data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003eapprox. 7.9 lb\u003cbr data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"719\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e likely early to mid 20th century, circa 1920–1960 (no visible maker stamp in the provided photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"646\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"826\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:01e4ba6f-f931-4802-b65e-af3c053d3e45-8\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"e10b736a-8c3e-438c-830c-b24c57ffb1fc\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAntique condition consistent with age and use. The leather shows overall surface wear, scuffing, and deepened patina throughout, with visible panel construction and old repairs, including patching to sections of the exterior. The padded collar form remains substantial, but there is expected dryness and minor cracking in areas, along with rubbing at high points and along the curves. Edge studs\/tacks are present along the perimeter as shown, with wear to the surrounding leather. The top area shows layered leather tabs\/strap points and wear consistent with long use. This piece is being sold as decorative equestrian decor and is not represented as safe for active harness use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51077588058390,"sku":"AMD-02730","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/F45E7FAB-4CEA-4B6E-9A33-DD1F62B86D6A.jpg?v=1772656369"},{"product_id":"19th-century-hand-colored-engraving-boar-hunting-scene-circa-1870","title":"19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving: Boar Hunting Scene, Circa 1870","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is a Victorian engraving from circa 1870. The quality of the work indicates professional London publication, though the artist and publisher remain unknown. Sporting prints flourished during this period, decorating the homes and studies of Britain's wealthy hunting enthusiasts. This example has survived in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe subject is wild boar hunting, which is less common than fox hunting in Victorian sporting prints. This makes it more distinctive for collectors. The composition captures the moment of confrontation between hunter and boar in a Continental landscape. The print documents both the sport and the historical attitudes toward wildlife and field pursuit in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe engraving is executed on steel or copper with hand-coloring applied individually to each print. The period-appropriate gilt wood frame with blue-gray and cream matting suggests this print was valued from the start as a serious piece for a collector's study or drawing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Artist | Unidentified, British Sporting Print tradition [d]Title | Boar Hunting (descriptive title; no original title confirmed) [d]Medium | Hand-colored steel or copper engraving on wove paper [d]Subject | Gentleman sportsman confronting wild boar in rural landscape [d]Origin | Britain, London publication [d]Age | Circa 1870 [d]Size | 10 x 12 in (print); 18 x 15 in (framed) [d]Style | Victorian Sporting Print tradition [d]Frame | Gilt wood with decorative double molding; blue-gray and cream double matting [d]Signature | Unsigned; no publisher mark present \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The paper has aged to a warm and consistent cream tone, entirely in keeping with a work of this age and proper storage. Scattered minor foxing appears throughout the sheet, cosmetic in nature and typical of Victorian prints on wove paper. It does not interfere with the image. The engraving lines remain crisp and fully legible, with no evidence of fading or wear to the inked surface. The hand-coloring is intact. There are no tears, no losses, and no visible restoration or inpainting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe frame is in very good condition. The gilt remains bright, the wood is solid, and the double matting is clean and stable. Light wear is present throughout, consistent with age, but nothing structural or distracting. The piece presents beautifully and is ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51077907644694,"sku":"AMD-02742","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/C887905F-A377-4FDA-87A6-AD2BF1C2004F_1_201_a.jpg?v=1772662615"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/collections\/342F472C-11C5-427F-9D51-089CB38A491C_1_105_c.jpg?v=1763483886","url":"https:\/\/austyn-marie-design.myshopify.com\/collections\/european-hunting-lodge.oembed","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}