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Period: 19th Century
Small Decorative Carpenter's Sample Secretary, Sweden circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique small decorative item served as a "carpenter's sample" to share with customers prior to ordering a full size secretary. Note the size of 24" wide x 27" high. All the pain...
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Swedish Country Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of a Jesuit, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jesuite'. Print of a Jesuit. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: Abbé Tiron. Condi...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

George Washington Praying At Valley Forge, Unique Historical Art Signed 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique Historical Framed Account Dating to the Early 1800's , signed Quaker Potts This is an original and one-of-a-kind enactment artisticaly presented on wood of George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge...
Category

American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century English sterling silver Yad or Torah Pointer - London 1899
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Harris Adelstein, this handsome and rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Yad, measures 11"(28cm) in length, by 1.5"(4cm)...
Category

English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Austrian Vienna Bronze Cigar Cutter with Woman , 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s or older Vienna bronze Cigar Cutter with a lady on it. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector or you li...
Category

Austrian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze

English antique Georgian silver mounted moss agate brooch circa 1800
Located in Central England, GB
This lovely Georgian antique brooch is made from unmarked silver (tested) which is not unusual for jewellery from this early period. The beautifully polished stone tablet is a piec...
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English George III Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Silver

A Rare Western Tibetan Horse Saddle as Used by the Kampa Horsemen
Located in London, GB
A Rare Western Tibetan Horse Saddle as Used by the Kampa Horsemen The Wood Frame Inlaid with Green Stained and Plain Ivory and Copper Wire to Resemble Prunus Blossom the Borders Ed...
Category

Tibetan Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Stones 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone A brass watch key , gold-plated with a wh...
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Brass

Large Stained Colored Glass Window Under Lead, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large stained glass window in colored glass, diameter 127cm, Adveniat regnum tuum fortitu dode
Category

French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stained Glass

Antique 3ft French Patinated Walnut Corpus Christi Altar Cross 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large fine antique French patinated walnut Corpus Christi altar cross, circa 1860 in date. The details are very impressive, the Corpus Christi is very finely carved and l...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Hûkka, Narghile base, Persia or North India, 19th C.
Located in PARIS, FR
Hûkka, hookah base, in black steel with floral decoration in silver inlay. Persia or North India, 19th c. The top part is missing.
Category

Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Steel

JINGASA from the EDO period, conical Samurai headdress in harikake (paper mache)
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Authentic and origina Jingasa from the Edo period, conical Samurai headdress in harikake (paper mache technique) covered with black lacquer depicting a golden diamond-shaped kamon. ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

JINGASA from the EDO period, Samurai headdress Toppai Jingasa
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Authentic and original Jingasa from the Edo period, conical Samurai headdress, called a Toppai Jingasa in wood covered with black lacquer depicting two kamons lacquered in gold repre...
Category

Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Geneva music box with bells
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique music box decorated with rosewood and marquetry. The machine has six melodies, it is marked. Condition: before restoration, a new comb is needed - see photo. Dating: second h...
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Swiss Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau cast Iron dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Nouveau cast Iron dinner gong the decorative Fram with flower heads and scrolling decoration. Supporting the original brass gong, together with beater. Dimensions Height 33.5 Inc...
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British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

The Ocobo, Gutta Percha, Mesh Pattern Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ocobo 27 ½, Antique Gutta Percha Golf Ball. A good example of a moulded 'Ocobo' mesh patterned Victorian gutta percha golf ball manufactured by J.B. Halley & Co. Ltd. 76 Finsbury Pav...
Category

British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Antique Austrian Vienna Bronze Horse Cigar Cutter, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s or older Vienna bronze figurine Cigar Cutter. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector or you like antiqu...
Category

Austrian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare paradoxical planetarium of Jupiter and the Medici satellites, France 1840.
Located in Milan, IT
This rare paradoxical planetarium demonstrates the rotation and revolution motion of the system of the planet Jupiter and the Medici satellites. The base is made of ebonized fruit wo...
Category

French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

5 dial Elegant Victorian Barometer First half of 19th century by P Corti Exeter
Located in Sweden, SE
Literally “Weather Station” (known as a '5 dial' type wheel barometer) incorporates, wheel Barometer with silvered barometer dial finely engraved, encased in a cast bezel and covered...
Category

British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Gutta Percha, Mesh Pattern Golf Ball. The Mascot
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The Mascot, Antique Gutta Percha Golf Ball. A good example of a moulded mesh patterned Victorian gutta percha golf ball. The ball is marked ''The Mascot 27' on a raised circular band...
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British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting. This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of t...
Category

French Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early Single-soled Curling Stone
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Granite Curling Stone. A late 19th century single-soled curling stone with a brass (gun metal) and wood handle. The handle is fixed to a bar that is set into the top of the s...
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British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Granite

Antique German Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Quick Relase Trigger Lorgnette
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Silver Made in Germany Stamp Lorgnette with Lapis Lazuli Inlay on Handle. Has a quick-release trigger to allow quick access to bifocals. No Glass included. A lorgnette is a stylish h...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Victorian Gold Filled 1/10 12K Lorgnette Made by Society
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A 1/10 Filled 12K Gold filled Lorgnette is tied to a velvet string, no glass wear included. Very intricate and detailed Handles. The Victorian lorgnette is a delicate and ornate acce...
Category

American Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Leicestershire Map, English, Framed Cartographic Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Leicestershire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Le...
Category

British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rare nautical compass and sundial together England first half of 19th sc
Located in Milan, IT
Rare nautical compass and sundial together, English manufacture from the first half of the 19th century, housed in a turned box brass complete with screw-on cover. Rose to sixteen ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880
Located in High Point, NC
This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from rosewood and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1...
Category

English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Edison 35mm Projecting Kinetoscope, Hand Crank Patented 1897, Built Ca. 1910 OBO
By Thomas A. Edison
Located in Dallas, US
Submitted for your consideration is this 1897 designed & patented, Circa 1910 built, Edison Projecting Kinetoscope. This circa 1910 Improved Exhibition Model 35mm projection machine...
Category

American Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Victorian Taxidermy Bird of Paradise Attributed to Rowland Ward, 1848-1916
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A taxidermy case with Raggiana’s bird of paradise (Paradiseae raggiana) with trade label to the underside reading ‘The Jungle, Rowland Ward’ London, circa 1900-1910 With a collector’s label, centre bottom reading: No. 153, Bird of Paradise (Paradise Raggiana). The Peter Farrington...
Category

English Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Carillon of five rag musicians, cloth body, iron feet, papier-mâché head, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Incredible and very rare set of five antiques piece musicians, built with a fabric body and iron feet to ensure stability, hand-painted papier-mâché head, the piano is a functioning ...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Russian Tempera Icon of the Protection 19th century Intercession of Theotokos
Located in Sweden, SE
Icon "The Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever - Virgin Mary", is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Easter...
Category

Russian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

William Milligan Sloane, Life Of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1896, Complete 4 Vol. Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
New York The Century Co. 1896. An oversized set in dark brown leather with four spine bands and gilt lettering. Blue gray marbleized papers. 12 1/2" H x 8 7/8" W x 2 1/8" D Conditi...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

French 19th Century Ebonized Duet Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French ebonized duet stand made in the 1800’s. This antique was built for duet performances with back to back sheet music stands and adjustable brass candle holders. The functional...
Category

French Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

3 Volumes. Henry Hallam, The Constitutional History of England.
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Henry Hallam, The Constitutional History of England. Bound in full tree calf. The covers and raised band spines are gilt-tooled with red and green morocco labels. All the ...
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English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass
Located in Milan, IT
Traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass, late 19th century England, rose on sixteen-twenty copperplate engraving paper complete with goniometric circle. Conservation s...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French metal scale, a captivating piece of history that combines elegance and functionality. Crafted during a period when precision...
Category

French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Burnished brass sextant D. Mc Lean & Co Lta 113 Frenchurch St. London 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Burnished brass sextant D. Mc Lean & Co Lta 113 Frenchurch St. London, datatable around the end of the 19th century, instrument complete with optics and housed in its original squa...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1 Volume. The Abbé Prévost, History of Manon Lescaut.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. The Abbé Prévost, History of Manon Lescaut. Bound in full red morocco with the covers and raised band spine displaying ornate floral gilt-tooled detailing. The top edge is ...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1 Volume. Arthur Gilman, History of Rome.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Arthur Gilman, History of Rome. Bound in hand-painted decorated vellum with a front cover floral motif with raised gold decorations. The spine is hand-lettered in black and...
Category

English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French metal scale, a captivating piece of history that combines elegance and functionality. Crafted during a period when precision...
Category

French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Nottinghamshire Map, English, Framed, Cartographic Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Nottinghamshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of ...
Category

British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

2 Volumes. Edmund Ollier, The Doré Gallery.
Located in New York, NY
2 Volumes. Edmund Ollier, The Doré Gallery. Bound in 3/4 red morocco with the covers and raised band spines decorated in gilt-tooling. All of the edges are gilt with marbled endpaper...
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English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Antique County Map, Essex, English, Framed, Cartographic Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Essex. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Essex and ...
Category

British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rare antique compass and sundial together England mid-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Rare antique compass and sundial together, mid-19th-century English manufacture, housed in a small brass box complete with lid. The Rose at sixteen winds, with daytime hour inscript...
Category

Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Small traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass
Located in Milan, IT
Small traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass, late 19th century England, rose on sixteen-twenty copperplate engraving paper complete with goniometric circle, complete ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Turned brass nautical travel compass English manufacture mid-19th sc
Located in Milan, IT
Rare turned brass nautical travel compass complete with cover, rose on eight-wind paper complete with goniometric circle from copperplate engraving. English manufacture from the mid-...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand w. Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, wonderfully sculptural and meaningful Gothic church bible stand. This relatively large, hand carved antique Gothic Revival bible stand is another one of our recent rare find...
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European Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Indian Inlaid Table Top Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th Century Indian bone inlaid padouk miniature secretary, Monghyr, the two doors inlaid with flowers, vines and birds opening to reveal a fall front writing surface, the...
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Padouk

Our Lady Of Rosary Madonna, German Lithograph
Located in Savannah, GA
An Our Lady Of Rosary lithograph, Germany, circa 1890s. A heavily distressed piece in period frame showing a history of devotion. sight: 15 ¾ by 19 ¾ inches frame: 26 by 30 inches
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German Baroque Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder is an evocative piece of culinary history, beautifully blending functionality with antique charm. The body of the grinder is cr...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Rare 19th century wall hanging gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
A rare 19th-century wall hanging gong, the solid oak backplate supporting an unusual brass monkey, having original brass gong and hammer. Dimensions Height 24 Inches Width 6 Inches D...
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British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Antique County Map, Oxfordshire, English, Framed Cartography Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Oxfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Oxfo...
Category

British Mid-Century Modern Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1854 Autographs for Freedom Abolitionist Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Autographs for Freedom edited by Griffiths, Julia. Published by Alden, Beardsley & Co; Wanzer, Beardsley & Co, Auburn 1854. A collection of Anti-Slavery Testimonies from the Roch...
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American Rustic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Religious Silver Parasol with Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
Cet intrigant parasol religieux du XIXe siècle présente une croix en argent et un tissu cousu avec du fil d'or. Il est en excellent état et conserve son étui d'origine. Lorsqu'il est...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers. Beautifully made with inlaid banding details. Would make a sweet little Jewelry box for keepsakes.
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English Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of vintage charm to your decor with this exquisite 19th-century French metal scale. Crafted during a period renowned for its fine attention to detail, this scale features...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden Decoration On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden Decoration on Metal Stand exemplifies classic craftsmanship and the timeless appeal of antique decor. The wooden structure features two intricately tu...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal & Wooden Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this captivating 19th-century French metal and wooden scale, a perfect blend of functionality and historical charm. This meticulously preserved piece features ...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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