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"Unveiling the Elegance: A Glimpse into Singular Objects of Timeless Beauty" Smoking cap, c

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Front cover of 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (litho)

Front cover of 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (litho)
3084442 Front cover of 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (litho) by English School, (20th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho)

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho)
3084443 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)

Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)
3084444 Smoking cap, c.1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk) by English School, (19th century); 6.5x19 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut

Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut
3084509 Work box, c.1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut, lined with paper and manila paper, with pressed metal attachments) by English School

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc

Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc
3084508 Tea caddy, c.1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc and velvet lined compartments and containing a cut glass bowl) by English School

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Pole screen, c. 1740 (mahogany, softwood & needlework)

Pole screen, c. 1740 (mahogany, softwood & needlework)
3084503 Pole screen, c.1740 (mahogany, softwood & needlework) by English School, (18th century); 104x63.5x51 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)

Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084484 Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 5.1x8.7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea bowl made from porcelain)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)

Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)
3084421 Side chair, c.1685 (beech & upholstery) by English School, (17th century); 103.5x52x42.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)

Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)
3084417 Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 46.5x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Ink stand (metal)

Ink stand (metal)
3084415 Ink stand (metal) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084400 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Sugar tongs, 1730-39 (silver)

Sugar tongs, 1730-39 (silver)
3084390 Sugar tongs, 1730-39 (silver) by Drake, Joseph (fl.1730-39); 11.7x4.8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A pair of scissor-action tongs)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Standard lamp, 1897 (brass & fabric)

Standard lamp, 1897 (brass & fabric)
2973558 Standard lamp, 1897 (brass & fabric) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; out of copyright

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)
3084500 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & damask) by English School, (19th century); 94x196.5x53.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A mahogany sofa upholstered in modern red damask)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)

194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)
3084492 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware) by English School, (19th century); height: 24.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084482 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Gateleg table, c. 1780 (mahogany)

Gateleg table, c. 1780 (mahogany)
3084480 Gateleg table, c.1780 (mahogany) by English School, (18th century); 71.5x102.5x39.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c

Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c
3084472 Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c.1893 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x18.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)

Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)
3084467 Side chair, c.1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat) by Thonet, Michael (1796-1871); 86.7x40.8x42 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bentwood side chair)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)

Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)
3084463 Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass) by Noble, Matthew (1818-76); 23.3x8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c

Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c
3084461 Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c, 1897-98 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 21.6x13 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)

Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084456 Dish, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x8.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed stoneware oval dish with a scalloped rim)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Table, c. 1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings)

Table, c. 1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings)
3084405 Table, c.1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings) by English School, (17th century); 74.8x150.4x126.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Gateleg table)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Writing desk, c. 1860 (walnut)

Writing desk, c. 1860 (walnut)
3084394 Writing desk, c.1860 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); 94x59x59 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A walnut Davenport with a fretted A gallery to the top)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Corkscrew, c. 1800-50 (wood, steel & hair)

Corkscrew, c. 1800-50 (wood, steel & hair)
3084511 Corkscrew, c.1800-50 (wood, steel & hair) by English School, (19th century); 14.5x12.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)

Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)
3084489 Reindeer from Noahs ark, c.1840 (wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084479 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94

Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94
3084474 Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)

Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)
3084465 Dish, c.1700-20 (glazed porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); diam: 22.9 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: made in Fujian, China c.1700-1720)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery

Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery
3084447 Armchair, c.1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery and a woven cotton loose cover) by English School, (19th century); 82x78.3x73 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c. 1900 (colour litho)
3084445 Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)

Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084435 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)

Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)
3084433 Tea caddy, c.1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter) by English School, (18th century); 18.8x25.8x15.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Toy mirror, brush and comb, c. 1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass)

Toy mirror, brush and comb, c. 1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass)
3084412 Toy mirror, brush and comb, c.1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Bellows, c. 1690 (carved wood, leather and brass, with steel nails and cane hoops)

Bellows, c. 1690 (carved wood, leather and brass, with steel nails and cane hoops)
3084406 Bellows, c.1690 (carved wood, leather and brass, with steel nails and cane hoops) by English School, (17th century); 53.5x24.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Fire screen panel, c. 1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing)

Fire screen panel, c. 1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing)
3084402 Fire screen panel, c.1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing) by English School, (19th century); 45x45 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Straining spoon, c. 1725 (silver)

Straining spoon, c. 1725 (silver)
3084385 Straining spoon, c.1725 (silver) by Smith, Joseph (fl.c.1720-30); 15.8x2.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Wine bottle, c. 1735-40 (glass)

Wine bottle, c. 1735-40 (glass)
3084502 Wine bottle, c.1735-40 (glass) by English School, (18th century); 15.3x9.1 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Fruit stand, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)

Fruit stand, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084455 Fruit stand, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 25.2x13.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Settle, c. 1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion)

Settle, c. 1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion)
3084448 Settle, c.1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion) by English School, (19th century); 110x124.5x58.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)

Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)
3084441 Vase, c.1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel) by German School; height: 23 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)

Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084439 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm)

Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm)
3084499 Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm) by English School, (19th century); 107.8x64.5x77.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)

Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)
3084481 Cream jug, c.1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain) by English School, (19th century); 5.5x12.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Cream jug in Aesthetic style)

Background imageSingle Objects Collection: Page from Supplement to the Illustrated Catalogue of Duplex and Other Table Lamps

Page from Supplement to the Illustrated Catalogue of Duplex and Other Table Lamps
3084475 Page from Supplement to the Illustrated Catalogue of Duplex and Other Table Lamps, Suspension Lamps, Wallback Lamps, Brackets, Lanterns, &c




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"Unveiling the Elegance: A Glimpse into Singular Objects of Timeless Beauty" Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk): A luxurious smoking cap that exudes sophistication and refinement, transporting us back to an era of opulence. Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut): Delicately crafted with intricate details, this work box showcases the artistry and skill of its creator while offering a glimpse into the past. Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc): This beautifully carved tea caddy not only preserves the flavors of exquisite teas but also serves as a testament to craftsmanship from days gone by. Pole screen, c. 1740 (mahogany, softwood & needlework): An elegant fusion of woodwork and delicate needlework creates a pole screen that adds both functionality and charm to any space it graces. Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain): Sip your favorite blend in style with this porcelain tea bowl that embodies gracefulness through its timeless design. Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery): Step into history as you take a seat on this meticulously upholstered side chair - an embodiment of comfort combined with classic aesthetics. Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork): Adorn your living space with this cushion cover showcasing intricate Berlin woolwork patterns; each stitch tells a story woven in threads of vibrant colors. Ink stand (metal): This metal ink stand is more than just a functional accessory; it represents an era when handwritten correspondence was treasured and celebrated. Page from William Tarn and Co. 's Illustrated Catalogue: With prices of furniture.