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Period: 19th Century
Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein. 1831 - THIRD AND FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Mary.
TITLE: Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus, Revised, Corrected, and Illustrated with a New Introduction by the Author - BOUND WITH - Edgar Huntly: Or, The Sleep Walker...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
The ‘Medallic Illustrations of The Holy Scriptures’ by Sir Edward Thomason
Located in London, GB
The ‘Medallic Illustrations of The Holy Scriptures’ by Sir Edward Thomason inspired by Carlo Maratta (1625 - 1713)
An exceptional collection of ‘Sixty Medallions’ contained in their ...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and high quality hand-painted plaster antique anatomical model of an adult human head. I would date this to 1900. The details are well-done and the brain is removabl...
Category
German Industrial Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Taxidermy, Canary in Bow Glass Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Canary In Bow Glass Case.
A 19th century cased canary in a nice glazed bow fronted case with gilt lines. The case contains a cleverly modelled bird set against a painted b...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses with Original Case, Circa 1890.
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press. Item features Intricate supports with dolphins and fluted columns, acanthus accented base, substantial and h...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Sykes Slogger Lawn Tennis Set
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Early 20th Century Game Of Paddle Tennis.
A great boxed set of 'Slogger tennis' equipment manufactured by Sykes. The 'Slogger Tennis' set comprises of four paddle bats (padel racquet...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Tobacco Pipe Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
Step into the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite dog-shaped tobacco pipe stand, a remarkable piece of craftsmanship from France during that era. This unique stand is fi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
Devotional Plaque to the Virgin and Child In Enamel And Silver Mount. France
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover this splendid devotional plaque representing the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, made with remarkable enameling work and framed in a silver frame. This piece of great artis...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
An antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems,
French
circa 1900
Spend a penny in style
When wound and a 1d. coin inse...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso
Antique Pair of Bronze Gothic Revival Church Altar Candlesticks / Candle Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning pair of antique Gothic Style candleholders.
If you are looking for a stylish and good size pair of church candle holders to create that special atmosphere then this bronze ...
Category
European Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green. The jade panel is removable...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Brass
Mail pouch in maroquin rouge, 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Red leather pouch to carry or deliver the mail with flap, decorated with gilt fleur-de-lys arabesques.
Interior, two pockets, and a smaller one with flap.
A folding gusset allows to ...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Pocket Watch In 18 Carat Gold, Dating From Around 1900 with calendar
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover a piece of timeless elegance with our exquisite 18K gold pocket watch from circa 1900! ⌚️
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this elegant timepiece boasts a class...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Judaica Antique Copper And Brass Seder Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large circular tray, with a central Star of David, incised decorations including florals and geometrics with a verdigris patina.
Presents very well.
Dimensions: 30" W x 3/4" D
Con...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century Singer Sewing Machine
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite 19th-century Singer Sewing Machine, discovered in France. Crafted with a sturdy cast iron base and an elegant oak frame, this vinta...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
The Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue Complete Edition with Illustrations
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a rare first edition hardback copy of The Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue, Complete Edition IN ONE VOLUME with Illustrations by GAVARNI and GIRARDET, published by George Routl...
Category
English Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Horn & Brass Covered Trophy Cup Accessory
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning 19th century horn and brass covered trophy cup having incredible details such as eagle at the base and cow on the lid.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Novel, A Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, English, Victorian Book
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel, A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. An English, bound book of Scottish interest, dating to the Victorian period, published 1896.
A prominent Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) is well known for the novels Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Heart of Midlothian, as well as narrative poems including The Lady of the Lake. A Legend of Montrose is set in 17th century...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans or Anglers Priest
Turned in Lignum Vitae a good heavy quality fishing priest, lignum vitae, otherwise known as the Wood of Life is the heavies...
Category
Folk Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
19th century wooden gear wheel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Sculptural Victorian industrial fragment. Made from solid wood with attention to detail. Interesting proportions and shape.
Category
Italian Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
1898-1899 The Works of Henry Fielding
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound, limited edition of this complete set of twelve collected works of Henry Fielding, with an introduction by Edmund Gosse.
A Limited Edition set, one of only seven...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is tapering and collapsible with millegrain edges.
In good condition, showing some li...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique and Quality Hand Carved Oak Gothic Church Wall Bracket or Shelf / Table
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and superbly hand carved, 19th century Gothic Revival bracket / side table.
This all handcrafted, Gothic Revival wall bracket has the ideal size and shape to be used as ...
Category
Dutch Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Oak
1882 The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.
Located in Bath, GB
A limited edition ten-volume set of the works of Henry Fielding, edited with a biography by Leslie Stephen.
A ten-volume set in half morocco bindings. All edges gilt.
No. 92 of a t...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Vintage Wooden Ebony Chinese Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silver
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality Chinese Polished Heavy Gauge Ebony Walking Cane Stick with Highly Decorative Embossed Silver Grip, made in China during the last quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Th...
Category
Chinese Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Brass Dinner Bell with Ebonized Handle.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Dinner Bell with Ebonized Handle.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Miniature Vesta Match Case Birmingham 1897
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique miniature 9 Karat solid gold vesta match case, Birmingham, 1897.
The vesta having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area for matches to the inside, to the top is a circ...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Chinese Silver & Malacca Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver pommel and Malacca walking stick, circa 1880 in date.
This decorative walking cane features an exquisite Chinese silver pomme...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Culinary Charm: Recipes Published in 1888 by Glasgow School of Cookery
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: **Superior Cookery Recipes**
Issued by: Glasgow School of Cookery
Printer: N. Adshead, Glasgow
Year of Publication: 1888
Size: Small 4to
Page Count: 64 pages
Printing Featu...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19thc German Zinner&Sohn Musical Automaton Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare playful presentation features wonderful detailed faces, charming actions and whimsical music. Arranged on a faux bois paper covered wooden platform, a young organ grinder a...
Category
German Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Root bowl from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Norwegian Romantic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique English Brass Mounted Games Set Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Mounted "Games Set" Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Circa 1890's.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Pair Rouge Marble ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Incredible Pair of Rouge Marble ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order, Most Probably Attributed To The Workshop Of Benedetto Boschetti. The fist ...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Ornate Cartography of Colonial Grandeur: The West India Islands around 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is a part of John Tallis's series of maps, known for their detailed and ornamental style. John Tallis & Company, mentioned in the caption, was an English cartographic publisher active during the 19th century. The company was renowned for its detailed maps of countries and regions around the world, often including intricate border decorations, vignettes, and historically informative illustrations.
The map itself is a mid-19th-century depiction of the West Indies, which is a region of the North Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean that consists of the island countries and surrounding waters of three major archipelagos: the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Lucayan Archipelago. The detail on the map is quite accurate for its time, showing not only the geography but also marking important cities and ports, which would have been vital information during the era of British colonialism.
Robert Montgomery Martin, whose work is cited here, was a British author and colonial administrator, and his writings included comprehensive descriptions of the British colonies during the peak of the British Empire. His work was often used as the textual accompaniment to the maps produced by John Tallis.
The Tallis maps are characterized by their vignettes that illustrate local scenes, notable features, or important figures, which can be seen in the margins of the map. These vignettes are valuable for giving cultural and social context to the geographical information presented. It's not just a map but a piece of historical documentation that reflects the interests and perspectives of the British during the time it was made. The presence of these artistic elements makes Tallis maps not just navigational tools but also historical artifacts and works of art.
The map includes islands such as Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (containing Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and various smaller islands of the Lesser Antilles, amongst others. The economic, geopolitical, and social conditions of these countries during the era when this map was made were heavily influenced by colonial powers, primarily by the empires of Europe, including the British Empire.
The screenshots from the map show various detailed sections of the West India Islands and surrounding areas, which include artistic elements and cartographic details typical of John Tallis maps...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Tallis Map of British Guiana with Colonial Vignettes and Other Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This Tallis map of British Guiana (now known as Guyana) is a richly decorated document, much like other maps from the esteemed cartographic publisher John Tallis & Company. The firm,...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of New Zealand Showing Maori Culture and Early Colonial Settlements, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company were renowned for their ornate and detailed maps in the mid-19th century. Their works often featured elaborate borders, decorative motifs, and insets of vignett...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
An Ornate and Historical Tallis Map of Jamaica with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map of Jamaica is part of the renowned series created by the Tallis Company, known for their detailed and decorative maps ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Trussel of Brighton Clock and Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Handpicked by buyers Ann-Morris, Inc.
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Egyptian Revival Style Singer Sewing Machine
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transform your space with a captivating piece of history – our 19th Century Egyptian Revival Style Singer Sewing Machine, discovered in France. Crafted with exquisite attention to de...
Category
French Egyptian Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font
Located in London, GB
Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font
French, Late 19th Century
Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm
This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, ena...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company is known for producing maps and atlases that were highly regarded for their accurate cartographic detail and their distinctive style. They often included ornate...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Unique and Quality Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Stool Seat, 19th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, stunning and practical Gothic stool with a seat pillow with tassels.
This striking and perfect size Gothic stool is as stable as the day it was handmade & hand-carved and the woodwork is in excellent condition. All handcrafted out of solid oak only this stool is decorated all around with a variety of fine quality carved Gothic motifs. At the center of these decorations is ofcourse the Gothic trefoil symbol for the trinity (both on the front and back). This fine antique also has a beautiful patina and it radiates nothing but quality, stability and durability. The pillow with its warm color and great look and feel is the perfect finish to this unique, stylish and highly decorative stool. It can be used for all kinds of purposes and placed in all kinds of living spaces. The stool itself is pretty much in perfect condition and the replacement cushion has some minor wear (consistent with age and use). This Gothic church stool...
Category
Dutch Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
Map of Independent Tartary with Vignettes of the Region's Culture, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The map of Independent Tartary is part of the collection by John Tallis & Company, which were unique for their elaborate decorative elements and detailed illustrations.
**The Maker ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was a London-based map publisher that flourished during the 19th century. Their maps, characterized by elaborate borders and decorative vignettes, are some of t...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of Tasmania with Illustrations of Local Fauna and Colonial Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was renowned for their detailed and ornate maps during the 19th century. Their maps are distinguished by the intricate borders and vignettes that are as informa...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century National Whaling Bank Check
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare 19th Century Bank Check Drawn on the "National Whaling Bank" of New London, Connecticut, written on 23 December and deposited and cancelled on 5 January 1872. The check is adorn...
Category
American Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Spectacular Memento Mori Vanitas from the 19th Century - Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
This striking Memento Mori Vanitas serves as a captivating reflection piece from the 19th century Italy, presenting a profound contemplation on the fleeting nature of life and the fu...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Miniature Doll-Size French Provincial Stained Fruitwood Antique Armoire Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE DOLL-SIZE STAINED FRUITWOOD ARMOIRE
Probably French, circa 1880-1910
Item # 403FPM02P
A very well-made doll-size miniature armoire from the turn of the century, the armoir...
Category
French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Victorian Visions of the New World: A Detailed Tallis Map of North America, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The map presented here is an intricate example from the series of maps produced by John Tallis & Company. Tallis maps are known for their detailed and elaborate style, often includin...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of British Mediterranean Territories with Images of Historic Sites, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was a British map-making firm that gained widespread acclaim in the 19th century, particularly known for their detailed and artistically embellished maps. The f...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Malay Archipelago with Images of Indigenous People, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company, often simply known as Tallis, was renowned for the production of maps and illustrated geographical publications in the mid-19th century. Tallis maps, such as t...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Crossroads of Empires: A John Tallis Map of the Isthmus of Panama, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The Tallis map of the Isthmus of Panama is a beautifully detailed work, characteristic of the maps produced by John Tallis & Company, which was one of the last cartographic firms to ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Decorative Map of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by John Tallis, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is part of the series created by John Tallis & Company, known for their mid-19th-century maps. This particular map illustrates the regions of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
An Old Illustrated Tallis Map of Central America with Volcanic Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This map of Central America, part of John Tallis & Company's series from "The British Colonies" by Robert Montgomery Martin, is a fine example of mid-19th century cartography and wou...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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