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19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’

H 19.5 in W 27.5 in D 7 in
19th Century Diorama of Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, K
Amazing Danish model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures of Frederiksborg castle and gardens. With miniature people and trees in the foreground and the castle cut to ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

19th Century Diorama of Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark
19th Century Diorama of Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark

19th Century Diorama of Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark

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H 23.23 in W 29.53 in D 4.34 in
A rare 19th century folk art diorama of two sailing vessels racing at sea.
Located in Central England, GB
This most attractive mid 19th century folk art cased diorama shows a view at sea with a large three
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Other

A rare 19th century folk art diorama of two sailing vessels racing at sea.
A rare 19th century folk art diorama of two sailing vessels racing at sea.

A rare 19th century folk art diorama of two sailing vessels racing at sea.

H 6.3 in W 20.67 in D 3.35 in
American Diorama, Follower Gerrit Schouten, Carib Indigenous Village
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Follower of Gerrit Schouten (second half of the 19th century) Diorama depicting a Carib
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Antique 19th Century Surinamer Native American Objects

Materials

Clay, Twig, Wood, Paper, Feathers

American Diorama, Follower Gerrit Schouten, Carib Indigenous Village

American Diorama, Follower Gerrit Schouten, Carib Indigenous Village

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H 10.75 in W 17.13 in D 5.12 in
Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century English Victorian painted diorama wall plaque of clipper ship with red flag
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox
Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox

Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox

H 15 in W 25 in D 2 in
19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
American Country style (19th century) painted diorama wall plaque with clipper ship and American
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque
19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

19th Century English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

H 17.5 in W 22 in D 10 in
Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully detailed diorama or shadow box of a late 19th century schooner and tug boat.
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Early 20th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Plaster, Wool, Paper

Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century
Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century

Sailing Ship Diorama, Late 19th Century

H 14.5 in W 21.5 in D 4.75 in
Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
George Vempley Burwood British (1844-1917) signed and dated. Sailing ship, schooner diorama shadow box with figures and painted background.
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed

H 26 in W 42 in D 5.5 in
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

H 21 in W 12 in D 31 in
Antique Diorama of a Sailing Ship in Wooden Frame, France, 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
France, Vintage Diorama of ship. Measures: H 66 x W 71 x D 21 cm.  
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

Antique Diorama of a Sailing Ship in Wooden Frame, France, 19th Century
Antique Diorama of a Sailing Ship in Wooden Frame, France, 19th Century

Antique Diorama of a Sailing Ship in Wooden Frame, France, 19th Century

H 25.99 in W 27.96 in D 8.27 in
19th Century French Paper Cut Out Diorama Scene
Located in London, GB
19th Century French Paper Cut Out Diorama Scene A quite exceptional example of a mid-19th
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century French Paper Cut Out Diorama Scene
19th Century French Paper Cut Out Diorama Scene

19th Century French Paper Cut Out Diorama Scene

H 18 in W 21 in D 3 in
Sailboat Diorama
Located in Nashville, TN
Diorama with sailboat named Hope sailing through waters in Hunting Island, SC; lighthouse and
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Antique 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Sailboat Diorama
Sailboat Diorama

Sailboat Diorama

H 17.25 in W 24.75 in D 3.25 in
19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
Located in London, GB
19th century unique Folk Art Guernsey shell diorama display We are proud to offer a unique folk
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display

H 13 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Religious Chalkware Diorama
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing religious chalkware wall hanging found in a Catholic church in Philadelphia. The pictures describe it all. Wonderful detail and dimension.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

Religious Chalkware Diorama
Religious Chalkware Diorama

Religious Chalkware Diorama

H 28 in W 56 in D 7.5 in
Hand Crafted Cork Work Diorama with English Castle made Mid 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
This mid 19th century cork work shows a romantic scene of an ancient castle in a charming diorama
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Romantic Decorative Art

Materials

Cork

Hand Crafted Cork Work Diorama with English Castle made Mid 19th Century
Hand Crafted Cork Work Diorama with English Castle made Mid 19th Century

Hand Crafted Cork Work Diorama with English Castle made Mid 19th Century

H 14.75 in W 16 in D 1 in
19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama An important 19th Century paper over
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Antique 1870s Unknown Early Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Pine

19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama
19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama

19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama

H 18 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in
Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit
Located in Leuven , BE
The Diorama was in a private collection for more than 20 years and is said to have been exposed at
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit
Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit

Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit

H 31.89 in W 50.79 in D 31.5 in
Antique Shadowbox Diorama of Ship Models
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and unusual 19th century cased ship diorama displaying four ships at sea. A four
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Antique 19th Century American Classical Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Shadowbox Diorama of Ship Models
Antique Shadowbox Diorama of Ship Models

Antique Shadowbox Diorama of Ship Models

H 17.25 in W 33.5 in D 9.5 in
Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
English Country style Victorian diorama in oak case of sail/steam ship with small lighthouse.  
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Oak

Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque
Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque

Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque

H 15 in W 28 in D 4 in
Pair of Antique 19th C French Dioramas of Taxidermy Birds and Animals
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of Antique 19th C French Dioramas of taxidermy birds and animals, variously perched on branches and groundwork set within their original ebonised display cabinets. Taxidermy d...
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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Pair of Antique 19th C French Dioramas of Taxidermy Birds and Animals
Pair of Antique 19th C French Dioramas of Taxidermy Birds and Animals

Pair of Antique 19th C French Dioramas of Taxidermy Birds and Animals

H 68.9 in W 37.01 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massachusetts in 1852 and in 1854, thi...
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

H 20 in W 27 in D 11 in
A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen: a marine diorama with two decoy fishes (Pterois volitans), a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.
A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.

A diorama with fishes, Italy 1870.

H 22.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Nantucket 19th century oval shell diorama having artistically arranged collection of natural shells against pale blue background. The old world frame is dark wood and there's...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama
Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama

Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama

H 21 in W 23.5 in D 4.25 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama with 40 taxidermy Indian birds by W.D.Dawes
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 40 taxidermy tropical birds, labellled by W.E.Dawes, variously
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Antique 19th Century British Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material

Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama with 40 taxidermy Indian birds by W.D.Dawes
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama with 40 taxidermy Indian birds by W.D.Dawes

Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama with 40 taxidermy Indian birds by W.D.Dawes

H 39.77 in W 8.67 in D 30.71 in
Antique 19th C French Napoléon III Diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C French Napoléon III Diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds ,variously perched on
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20th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material, Art Glass, Wood

Antique 19th C French Napoléon III Diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds
Antique 19th C French Napoléon III Diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds

Antique 19th C French Napoléon III Diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds

H 42.52 in W 6.3 in D 33.08 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 4 Ruff's 'Philomachus Pugnax' by Henri Ward
Located in Leuven , BE
Fine, original, Victorian dome of four Ruffs by Henry Ward (1812-78) of Vere Street, London. As a young man Ward was employed as a taxidermist by the legendary American naturalist an...
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Antique 19th Century British Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material

Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 4 Ruff's 'Philomachus Pugnax' by Henri Ward
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 4 Ruff's 'Philomachus Pugnax' by Henri Ward

Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 4 Ruff's 'Philomachus Pugnax' by Henri Ward

H 24.81 in W 16.15 in D 9.06 in
Early Schooner Model Diorama- Florence of Providence
Located in Norwell, MA
Early two-masted schooner model diorama of the schooner model Florence of Providence. With wheel
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Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Early Schooner Model Diorama- Florence of Providence
Early Schooner Model Diorama- Florence of Providence

Early Schooner Model Diorama- Florence of Providence

H 21 in W 27.5 in D 8.5 in
Rare Continental Three Dimensional Cut Paper Diorama
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare Continental three dimensional cut paper diorama showing a band of green liveried huntsmen
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Antique Mid-19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Paper

Rare Continental Three Dimensional Cut Paper Diorama
Rare Continental Three Dimensional Cut Paper Diorama

Rare Continental Three Dimensional Cut Paper Diorama

H 18.25 in W 66 in D 55.5 in
Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A Most Interesting Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama within Bottle. This very well modelled
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920
Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920

Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920

H 4.93 in W 12.41 in D 3.15 in
Collection of 19th Century Beetles in Shadow Boxes
Located in East Hampton, NY
5 Dioramas or shadow boxes of 19th Century beetles.... odd and interesting....
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Antique Late 19th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass

Collection of 19th Century Beetles in Shadow Boxes
Collection of 19th Century Beetles in Shadow Boxes

Collection of 19th Century Beetles in Shadow Boxes

H 15.5 in W 10.25 in D 2.25 in
A pair of diorama with hermit crabs, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen a pair of marine diorama with Hermit Crab (Pagurus Bernhardus) a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

A pair of diorama with hermit crabs, Italy 1870.
A pair of diorama with hermit crabs, Italy 1870.

A pair of diorama with hermit crabs, Italy 1870.

H 17.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Exceptional Antique Cork Work Diorama of Gripsholm Castle
Located in Lymington, GB
An exceptional large cork-work diorama of Gripsholm Castle. Mid-19th century, circa 1850. In
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Antique 1850s European Decorative Art

Materials

Cork

Exceptional Antique Cork Work Diorama of Gripsholm Castle
Exceptional Antique Cork Work Diorama of Gripsholm Castle

Exceptional Antique Cork Work Diorama of Gripsholm Castle

H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very large impressive diorama or shadow box work of art with detailed sailing vessel.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel
Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel

Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel

H 20.5 in W 31.25 in D 10 in
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages set into the hillside
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20th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930

H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 2.96 in
Pair Hand Crafted Corkwork Dioramas with Scenes of English Castles Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of mid-19th century English corkworks showcases the intricate cutting and piercing of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Romantic Decorative Art

Materials

Cork

Pair Hand Crafted Corkwork Dioramas with Scenes of English Castles Circa 1840
Pair Hand Crafted Corkwork Dioramas with Scenes of English Castles Circa 1840

Pair Hand Crafted Corkwork Dioramas with Scenes of English Castles Circa 1840

H 12.75 in W 14.25 in D 1.5 in
A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
carpet of moss and flowers. Italy first half of the 19th century.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.
A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.

A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.

H 26 in W 12 in D 6.25 in
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American three masted clipper ship diorama under glass in shadow box gilt frame. Mid-19th century.
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Antique 1850s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850

H 18.5 in W 32.75 in D 4 in
19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
Located in London, GB
19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store Quite simple this is an amazing
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Antique 1890s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store

19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store

H 11 in W 18 in D 11 in
Large Corkwork with Romantic View of Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
Located in Katonah, NY
. The maple frame with the inner border of parcel gilt is original to the 19th century. This cork work
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Romantic Decorative Art

Materials

Cork

Large Corkwork with Romantic View of Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
Large Corkwork with Romantic View of Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight

Large Corkwork with Romantic View of Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight

H 17.75 in W 21.75 in D 2 in
Hand-Crafted Corkwork Showing a Romantic View of an English Castle
Located in Katonah, NY
cream-colored mat beautifully complements the soft colors of the cork. The cork work is mid-19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Romantic Decorative Art

Materials

Cork

Hand-Crafted Corkwork Showing a Romantic View of an English Castle
Hand-Crafted Corkwork Showing a Romantic View of an English Castle

Hand-Crafted Corkwork Showing a Romantic View of an English Castle

H 19 in W 23 in D 2 in
Clarkson Stanfield: The Gulf of Salerno
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
theatrical scenery painting and was famous for his ‘moving dioramas’, unrolling land and seascapes, some
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Clarkson Stanfield: The Gulf of Salerno
Clarkson Stanfield: The Gulf of Salerno

Clarkson Stanfield: The Gulf of Salerno

H 35 in W 53 in D 1 in
American Country Wooden Curves Shadow Box
Located in New York, NY
American Country (19th/20th Century) diorama wall plaque of a Naval architect collection of wood
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20th Century American Country Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Oak

American Country Wooden Curves Shadow Box
American Country Wooden Curves Shadow Box

American Country Wooden Curves Shadow Box

H 39 in W 49 in D 4 in
'In Memory of Jacko" the Champion Ratter circa 1850 Taxidermy Dog Interest
Located in Lowestoft, GB
of Jack Webb (1923-2019), London. Jemmy Elton Shaw, also known as Jimm and James was a 19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Pine

'In Memory of Jacko" the Champion Ratter circa 1850 Taxidermy Dog Interest
'In Memory of Jacko" the Champion Ratter circa 1850 Taxidermy Dog Interest

'In Memory of Jacko" the Champion Ratter circa 1850 Taxidermy Dog Interest

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
painted diorama framed by an enameled bronze facade of tree foliage and accented by flora and fauna made
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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in
Prisoner of war straw-work ark
Located in London, GB
Prisoner of war straw-work ark Dated from late 18th/early 19th century, the lift-off upper section
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Antique 1850s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Straw, Pine

Prisoner of war straw-work ark
Prisoner of war straw-work ark

Prisoner of war straw-work ark

H 9 in W 15 in D 7 in
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19th Century Diorama For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century diorama available at 1stDibs. Each 19th century diorama for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and paint. There are many kinds of the 19th century diorama you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century diorama is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century diorama over the years, but those crafted by Hermann Steiner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century Diorama?

Prices for a 19th century diorama start at $275 and top out at $31,841 with the average selling for $2,150.