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Antique Terrarium

19th Century French Wooden Terrarium with Double Hinged Glass Doors
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming 19th century French Terrarium/Glasshouse/Greenhouse with double hinged glass doors for
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Late 19th Century French Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Large Antique Carboy, English, Glass, Storage Jar, Terrarium, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique carboy. An English, glass storage jar or terrarium, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Glass

Large Victorian Wardian With Stand
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Wardian case/ terrarium, glazed case with pitched roof, hinged access door, on scrolled
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Antique Large Victorian Wardian With Stand
Large Victorian Wardian With Stand
H 53 in W 30.75 in D 26.75 in
Antique Map of Friesland 'The Netherlands' by J. Bussemacher, 1596
By Johann Bussemacher
Located in Langweer, NL
from the Atlas 'Europae totius orbis terrarium partis praestantissimae, universalis et particularis
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16th Century Antique Terrarium

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Paper

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Set of Victorian Cast Iron Greenhouse Brackets
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Set of Victorian Cast Iron Greenhouse Brackets. Decorative metal brackets ideal for a Victorian greenhouse. The contents include; 9 angled brackets, 4 heating pipe supports, 2 ridge ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Antique Set of Victorian Cast Iron Greenhouse Brackets
Set of Victorian Cast Iron Greenhouse Brackets
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 40.16 in
Aldo Tura 1960s Vintage Midcentury Condiments Stand in Green Italian Goatskin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury Italian 1960s condiment carrier / holder / stand or tray by Aldo Tura, Milan. Signed with original label green colored and lacquered goatskin leather combined with cast me...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Terrarium

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Metal

Arthur Umanoff by the Boyeur Scott Furniture Co. from their Granada Collection
By Arthur Umanoff, Boyeur Scott Furniture Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by the Boyeur Scott Furniture Co. from their Granada Collection as chair #C102 and table #C110 all circa 1964.This set includes 3 ribbon s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Terrarium

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Iron

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Terrarium

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Iron

19th Century Decorative Conservatory
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful iron conservatory with some glass inserts. Top opens on hinges. Measures: 27" H x 30" W x 20" D.  
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19th Century Antique Terrarium

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Iron

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Antique Terrarium

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Iron

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Round Metal Mesh Top Garden Table
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Metal dining height garden table. Mesh top on tubular structure frame, suitable for indoor/ outdoor use.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Terrarium

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Metal

1960s Mid-Century Italian Butterscotch Caramel Cased Empoli Glass Jars and Vases
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of eight 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Opalina Fiorentina cased glass vases decanters, apothecary and candy or apothecary jars. In a butterscotch caramel amber col...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Terrarium

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Terrarium

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Bronze

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.  
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2010s French Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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1950s English Renaissance Antique Terrarium

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Oak

Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Wine Bottle Bonbonne Jug 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large antique hand blown green glass demijohn / bonbonne wine bottle or jug. Dimensions: 18" x 18" x 27"h
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Terrarium

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Blown Glass

Birdcage Work of Art by Craft Compagnon-team as a Romantic Castle 19th
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional sized, this wonderful large vintage birdcage is made of serrated cut iron with decorative friezes all in finesse and delicacy, enhanced with colors and gold. The shape of...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Terrarium

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Metal, Tin

Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Terrarium

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Wrought Iron

Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning large Italian bronze water fountain Classical look complemented by the gorgeous verdis gris patina Love the birds depicted drinking from the rim of the main bowl Classica...
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1980s Antique Terrarium

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Bronze

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Early Terrarium
Located in Kent, Ct
A six sided terrariun made of zinc and copper
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Terrarium

Materials

Zinc, Copper

Antique Early Terrarium
Early Terrarium
H 11.5 in Dm 11.5 in
19th Century Terrarium
Located in Hudson, NY
A Wardian Case or Terrarium with original Finish
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Glass, Wood

Antique 19th Century Terrarium
19th Century Terrarium
H 29 in W 32 in D 22 in
Victorian Mahogany and Glass Terrarium
Located in Hudson, NY
Also known as a Wardian case. Mahogany and glass terrarium of rectangular outline with pitched roof
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Zinc

Antique Victorian Faux Bois Fish Bowl or Terrarium by Jacob C. Cassel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian faux bois fish bowl or terrarium by Jacob C. Cassel of Philadelphia.
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1890s American Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Terracotta

Glass Terrarium
Located in South Salem, NY
Circa early 20th century iron and glass terrarium with iron handle at the top for easy placement
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Early 20th Century American Antique Terrarium

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Cast Stone, Iron

Glass Terrarium
Glass Terrarium
H 11 in W 18 in D 18 in
ARCHITECTURAL GREEN TERRARIUM
Located in Essex, MA
Green stained pine architectural terrarium with hinged 'roof' top. Open on bottom.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Terrarium

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Glass, Wood

ARCHITECTURAL GREEN TERRARIUM
ARCHITECTURAL GREEN TERRARIUM
H 10.5 in W 16.25 in D 11 in
English Edwardian Pagoda Terrarium
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Terrarium We are proud to offer a rare and highly decorative example of a hand-crafted
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Terrarium

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Wood

English Edwardian Pagoda Terrarium
English Edwardian Pagoda Terrarium
H 15 in W 21 in D 12 in
English Iron and Glass Terrariums
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass & Iron Terrariums -- sold separately
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Early 20th Century English Antique Terrarium

English Iron and Glass Terrariums
English Iron and Glass Terrariums
H 25 in W 22 in D 22 in
Bronze Boy with Geese Terrarium
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful patinated bronze boy with geese sculpture in a bronze and glass terrarium or fish bowl
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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Terrarium

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Marble, Bronze

English Chippendale Style Terrarium Showcase.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very Handsome English Aquarium or terarium.
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19th Century English Antique Terrarium

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Wood, Glass

English Chippendale Style Terrarium Showcase.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very Handsome English Vitrine, Aquarium or terarium.
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19th Century English Antique Terrarium

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Wood, Glass

English Glass and Painted Metal Terrarium
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual English glass terrarium of architectural form with an open bottom. circa 1900. Weathered
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Metal

Late Victorian Iron Stand Fish Bowl Terrarium
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Garnerville, NY
Late Victorian fish bowl or terrarium. Rope twist stem, skeletal strap holder with cut out floral
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Glazed Antique English Cloche/Seedlng Starter/Terrarium on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding original antique English garden cloche on stand. This fine example is perfect most anywhere, use it to start seedlings in the winter, for growing herbs year around, or ke...
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19th Century English Antique Terrarium

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Steel

French 19th C. Iron Terrarium, Custom Fashioned Hanging Four-Light Chandlier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th century French terrarium has been re-purposed and given a new life in this custom four
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19th Century French Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Early 20th Century Brass Fish Tank or Aquarium with Claw Feet
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique aquarium or terrarium, Edwardian era in solid brass with strapped corners and claw feet
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Terrarium

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Brass

Turn of the Century Antique Wrought Iron Wardian Case on Stand, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original wrought iron Wardian case/terrarium on a detachable stand. The case has
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Terrarium

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Wrought Iron

Ancient Egyptian Revival Terrarium
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual ancient Egyptian Revival bronze, ebony and brass terrarium on stand, the applied bronze
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Early 20th Century French Antique Terrarium

Ancient Egyptian Revival Terrarium
Ancient Egyptian Revival Terrarium
H 50 in W 27 in D 21 in
Vintage English Victorian Cold Frame Terrarium, c. 1860s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage English iron and green glass cold frame greenhouse, circa 1860. Historically also known as a cucumber frame in the Victorian era; the lid lifts off with the handle, and sid...
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19th Century British Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Unique French 19th C. Original Blue Painted Wooden Terrarium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French expanding/glass enclosed terrarium is a one-of-a-kind unique piece. Originally
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19th Century French Antique Terrarium

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Pine

Early 20th C Country House Architectural Model Ebonised & Gilt Pagoda Terrarium
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An utterly charming terrarium in the form of a Japanese pagoda, a stepped gilt and ebonsied base
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1910s English Antique Terrarium

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Glass, Pine

Antique Victorian Solid Cast Brass Fish Bowl, Aquarium or Terrarium Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
bowl or aquarium, but also possible held a terrarium. The stand is quite heavy and is decorated with
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Glass & Cast Iron Terrarium Aquarium on Stand by Fiske 1880
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique gilded cast and wrought iron Rococo Revival terrarium/aquarium on stand, attributed
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1890s American Rococo Revival Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fish Aquarium
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian style cast iron fish aquarium, that could also be used as an terrarium. No makers mark
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1920s Unknown Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Copper, Iron, Brass

Victorian Cast Iron Painted Marble Topped Console Table
Located in Hudson, NY
accommodate a terrarium or aquarium as a stand. The table is beautifully picked out in a two-tone painted
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Terrarium

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Marble, Iron

Terrarium / Aquarium
Located in Hudson, NY
cast iron terrarium / aquarium - bronzed patina - beaded decorated framing - fleurd'lis finials
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19th Century Antique Terrarium

Terrarium / Aquarium
Terrarium / Aquarium
H 18 in W 33 in D 20 in
Old Terrarium
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare old gothic revival terrarium on a later custom painted metal stand.
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19th Century English Antique Terrarium

Materials

Metal

Old Terrarium
Old Terrarium
H 51 in W 28.5 in D 15 in
VICTORIAN TERRARIUM
Located in Solebury, PA
This beautiful vintage table top terrarium has many fine details. Ball feet on the base, filigree
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19th Century Unknown Antique Terrarium

Materials

Tin

VICTORIAN TERRARIUM
VICTORIAN TERRARIUM
H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
VICTORIAN IRON TERRARIUM
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Victorian painted iron Terrarium with a glass bottom
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19th Century Antique Terrarium

VICTORIAN IRON TERRARIUM
VICTORIAN IRON TERRARIUM
H 48 in W 27 in D 18 in
Wood and Glass Terrarium
Located in Culver City, CA
Wood and Glass Terrarium
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19th Century English Antique Terrarium

Materials

Wood, Glass

Wood and Glass Terrarium
Wood and Glass Terrarium
H 18 in W 16 in D 10 in
French Faux Bois Terrarium
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Faux Bois Terrarium with Zinc Lining
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19th Century French Antique Terrarium

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Concrete, Zinc

French Faux Bois Terrarium
French Faux Bois Terrarium
H 11 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Antique Cast Iron Aquarium/Terrarium
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique cast iron aquarium/terrarium.
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Terrarium

Materials

Iron

Wood and Glass Edwardian Terrarium
Located in Culver City, CA
Wood and Glass Edwardian Terrarium
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19th Century English Antique Terrarium

Materials

Wood, Glass

Wood and Glass Edwardian Terrarium
H 19 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
Unusual Pair Victorian Iron Terrariums
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of old iron and glass terrariums
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19th Century French Antique Terrarium

Materials

Iron

Antique English Garden Terrarium Cloche
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Antique English garden cast iron and glass terrarium cloche top section.
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Late 19th Century English Country Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Antique English Garden Terrarium Cloche
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Antique English cast iron and glass top section of a garden cloche terrarium.
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Late 19th Century English Country Antique Terrarium

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Iron

Charming Victorian Cast Iron Terrarium
Located in Southampton, NY
Charming Victorian Cast Iron Terrarium, the Top with a stylized Fleur de Lys Design, the Base with
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19th Century English Antique Terrarium

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century English Garden Terrarium
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Large antique 19th century English garden terrarium in excellent condition.
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Terrarium

Materials

Lead

Antique 19th Century English Garden Terrarium
Antique 19th Century English Garden Terrarium
H 20.87 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Unusual 19th. century carved wood terrarium
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An unusual late 19th century carved walnut terrarium, probably black forest (Swiss, German or
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19th Century Antique Terrarium

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Antique English Garden Cast Iron Cloche Terrarium
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Antique English garden cast iron cloche terrarium cold frame mini greenhouse.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Terrarium

Materials

Iron

Singular Victorian Carved Wood Terrarium. English C 1860
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Renaissance revival hexagonal terrarium. The six canted glass sides of the top
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Terrarium

Antique Cloche in Iron and Glass (minature green house)
Located in San Francisco, CA
stands and slate bases are later. These could also make a nice Terrarium.
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19th Century French Antique Terrarium

Materials

Stone, Iron

Art Nouveau Brass and Iron Terrarium or Fish Bowl Stand Seahorse Motif
Located in Newtown, CT
Beautiful Art Nouveau brass and iron polychromed stand. Seahorse design. There is paint loss and some rust. It is 14.75" wide x 10.5" deep and 30.25" high.
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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Terrarium

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Brass, Iron

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Antique Terrarium For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique terrarium for your home. Each antique terrarium for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique terrarium — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique terrarium is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Terrarium?

Prices for an antique terrarium start at $197 and top out at $3,920 with the average selling for $1,625.