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Early 20th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet
Early 20th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet

Early 20th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet With its original glass, lock and key still intact, this wonderful example of an early 20th-century American tramp art cabinet remains b...

Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Bronze Magnifying Glass
Bronze Magnifying Glass

Bronze Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early bronze hand crafted magnifying glass in fine as found condition.Works great !

Category

1920s American Folk Art Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

19thc Red, White and Blue Original painted Sugar Bucket
19thc Red, White and Blue Original painted Sugar Bucket

19thc Red, White and Blue Original painted Sugar Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original red white and blue painted wooden sugar bucket from new England. Amazing patina and all original paint. This comes from a New England Collection.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket
Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket

Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20Thc Original blue painted planting bucket or container bucket.Found in New England.The condition is good with age spotting and wear consistent with age and use.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Ancient Cypriot Colossal Head from Votive Sculpture, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ancient Cypriot Colossal Head from Votive Sculpture, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ancient Cypriot Colossal Head from Votive Sculpture, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Located in London, GB

The front section from a colossal Archaic Cypriot sculpture, preserving the sweeping eyes and characteristic smile of Cypro-Archaic art. Discovered by Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antique Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art
Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art

Located in London, GB

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art
Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art

Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art

Located in London, GB

Rare large Zacatecas seated Figure Pre-Columbian, West Mexico ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE A striking large terracotta figure from the Zacatecas culture, depicting a standing female with ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Asian Christian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Cross
Antique Asian Christian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Cross

Antique Asian Christian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Cross

Located in London, GB

Antique Asian Christian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Cross China or Vietnam, 19th Century A finely crafted antique Christian cross in toned hardwood, intricately inlaid with lumi...

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Wood

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone
1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

By James Mont

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Asian aesthetics with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles tall standing rotary phone made of thick and heavy brass in the style of James Mont . Working very well and clear soundi...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Medallic Ancient Greek Silver Coin, Tetradrachm from Leontini, Sicily, c.450 BC
Medallic Ancient Greek Silver Coin, Tetradrachm from Leontini, Sicily, c.450 BC

Medallic Ancient Greek Silver Coin, Tetradrachm from Leontini, Sicily, c.450 BC

Located in London, GB

A beautifully toned, medallic Greek coin of the finest Classical style with an exceptional provenance. This piece exemplifies the artistic heights reached in Sicilian numismatics dur...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl C. 600–1200 CE
Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl C. 600–1200 CE

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl C. 600–1200 CE

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl A Pre-Columbian terracotta figure from the Central Highlands of Mexico, depicting a standing figure holding a large bow...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone
1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

By James Mont

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Asian aesthetics with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles tall standing rotary phone made of thick and heavy brass in the style of James Mont . Working very well and clear soundi...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D

Pre Columbian Large Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D

Located in London, GB

A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Medallic Ancient Greek Silver Coin, Tetradrachm of Philip II, c. 432-337 BC
Medallic Ancient Greek Silver Coin, Tetradrachm of Philip II, c. 432-337 BC

Medallic Ancient Greek Silver Coin, Tetradrachm of Philip II, c. 432-337 BC

Located in London, GB

​​A magnificent high-relief silver tetradrachm, issued under King Philip II of Macedon at the famed Pella mint, circa 342 - 337 BC. The obverse with a powerful portrait of Zeus, th...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Ancient Cypriot Pedestal Bichrome Pottery Bowl with Geometric Decoration
Ancient Cypriot Pedestal Bichrome Pottery Bowl with Geometric Decoration

Ancient Cypriot Pedestal Bichrome Pottery Bowl with Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

A striking and well-preserved pedestal-footed bowl, with vibrant painted decoration typical of early pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Flourishing during the ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

19Thc Decorated Stoneware Crock Cowden & Wilcox Pa.
19Thc Decorated Stoneware Crock Cowden & Wilcox Pa.

19Thc Decorated Stoneware Crock Cowden & Wilcox Pa.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine decorated 19thc stone ware crock from Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania.This folky tulip hand painted & decorated large three gallon crock is in fine condition.It ...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pre Columbian Jalisco  Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Pre Columbian Jalisco  Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D

Pre Columbian Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D

Located in London, GB

A Pre Columbian Jalisco seated figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A Male pottery figure with red slip with elongated head and linear delineated hair wearing ear and nose ornaments, the slim body finely modelled with hands on chest seated...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Set of 13 Antique Iron Skeleton Keys on Keeper’s Ring, circa 1900
Set of 13 Antique Iron Skeleton Keys on Keeper’s Ring, circa 1900

Set of 13 Antique Iron Skeleton Keys on Keeper’s Ring, circa 1900

Located in Coral Gables, FL

An evocative assembled set of thirteen antique iron and steel warded keys, or skeleton keys, suspended from a large circular keeper’s ring. Stylistically dating from the late 19th to...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Vintage 20th-Century CFP Red Bottle Crate - Functional French Charm - 2Y549
Vintage 20th-Century CFP Red Bottle Crate - Functional French Charm - 2Y549

Vintage 20th-Century CFP Red Bottle Crate - Functional French Charm - 2Y549

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Capture a piece of French design history with this vintage 20th-century CFP red bottle crate. Combining functionality and style, this crate is crafted in durable plastic with a vibra...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Plastic

19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Hanging Shelf
19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Hanging Shelf

19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Hanging Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original painted robin egg blue painted hanging wall shelf.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Antiquities

Materials

Wood

J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel
J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel

J Platt Great Wheel Spinning Wheel

Located in Bradenton, FL

A large wheeled walking spinning wheel designed to be operated while standing, also known as a Great Wheel. Made by J.Platt, as marked on the end of the oak base or table, who made w...

Category

Late 18th Century American Rustic Antique Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Ash, Oak

Vintage 20th Century German Beer Stein – Made in Japan - 2Y476
Vintage 20th Century German Beer Stein – Made in Japan - 2Y476

Vintage 20th Century German Beer Stein – Made in Japan - 2Y476

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage 20th-century German beer stein, made in Japan, is a charming addition to any collection. Measuring 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) in height and 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) in diameter, th...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Wrought Iron Farm Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955
Wrought Iron Farm Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955

Wrought Iron Farm Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955

By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Incredible wrought iron farm animal fire screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955. Unique decorative piece showcasing a grid of charming barnyard animals including oxen, roosters, pi...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Primitive Japanese Folk Art Woven Rice Straw Boots, Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a pair of antique Japanese straw snow boots from the Tohoku region of northern Japan. They are believed to date from the Meiji to Taisho period (1860s–1920s). Handwoven from...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Straw

Vintage Glass Salad Bowl with Engraved Fruit Design - 2Y456
Vintage Glass Salad Bowl with Engraved Fruit Design - 2Y456

Vintage Glass Salad Bowl with Engraved Fruit Design - 2Y456

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage glass salad bowl features an elegant engraved fruit design, making it a beautiful and functional addition to any kitchen or dining collection. Measuring 8.9 inches (22.5...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Ancient Cypriot Red Ware Amphora Juglet with Geometric Decoration
Ancient Cypriot Red Ware Amphora Juglet with Geometric Decoration

Ancient Cypriot Red Ware Amphora Juglet with Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

A charming ancient Cypriot juglet, of the beloved amphora-type, covered in a vibrant red-brown slip with bands of concentric circle decoration in black pigment. Almost iconic of Iron...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Folk Art Balancing Baseball Player Kinetic Sculpture
Vintage Folk Art Balancing Baseball Player Kinetic Sculpture

Vintage Folk Art Balancing Baseball Player Kinetic Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical and full of character, this charming vintage folk art kinetic sculpture depicts a baseball player balancing atop a bat. Expertly crafted and hand-painted, the figure featur...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage 20th-Century Japanese Brass Crane Sculpture - 2Y382
Vintage 20th-Century Japanese Brass Crane Sculpture - 2Y382

Vintage 20th-Century Japanese Brass Crane Sculpture - 2Y382

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This elegant Japanese crane sculpture from the 20th century is crafted from brass and offers a sophisticated accent to any decor. Perfect for collectors of vintage Asian art or anyon...

Category

20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Silver-Plated Serving Tray by WMF - 2Y535
Antique 20th Century Silver-Plated Serving Tray by WMF - 2Y535

Antique 20th Century Silver-Plated Serving Tray by WMF - 2Y535

Located in Bordeaux, FR

I am offering this elegant antique silver-plated serving tray by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), a beautifully crafted piece from the 20th century, originating in Germany. Perfect for serving or display, this tray combines functionality and vintage charm, making it ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique tableware. Key Details: Material: Silver-plated metal Dimensions: Height: 2.5 cm (1 inch) Diameter: 31 cm (12.2 inches) Weight: 610 g (1.34 lbs) Condition: Fairly good: Some wear and oxidation Several scratches Decorative motifs slightly faded in places Minor damage on the underside Missing one label This WMF tray...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone - Retro Elegance from France - 2C02
Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone - Retro Elegance from France - 2C02

Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone - Retro Elegance from France - 2C02

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Step into the retro era with our Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone, a delightful relic that combines classic design with modern convenience. Measuring 13c...

Category

1960s Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Plastic

Miniature Ancient Cypriot Geometric Jug with Red and Black Slip
Miniature Ancient Cypriot Geometric Jug with Red and Black Slip

Miniature Ancient Cypriot Geometric Jug with Red and Black Slip

Located in London, GB

A striking bichrome ware juglet with a geometric design and concentric circles in black and red slip, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Archaistic Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Hand Painted Carretto Siciliano - Smaller Working Child’s Cart
Antique Hand Painted Carretto Siciliano - Smaller Working Child’s Cart

Antique Hand Painted Carretto Siciliano - Smaller Working Child’s Cart

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Sicilian cart, also known as a Caretto Siciliano, which is a traditional, ornate goat or donkey-drawn cart from Sicily. The hand-crafted, wooden market cart dating back to the 19th...

Category

19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top
Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top

Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top

Located in High Point, NC

19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Pre Columbian Ancient Pedestal bowl Charci / Nariño Latin American Antiques
Pre Columbian Ancient Pedestal bowl Charci / Nariño Latin American Antiques

Pre Columbian Ancient Pedestal bowl Charci / Nariño Latin American Antiques

Located in London, GB

PRE COLUMBIAN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN FINE NARINO CARCHI PEDESTAL BOWL CIRCA 1100-1400 COLOMBIA  ECUADOR A HAND MODELED POTTERY BOWL FROM THE CARCHI / NARINO  BORDER REGIONS OF  ECUAD...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Folk Art Santa Claus on Reindeer Balancing Kinetic Sculptured
Vintage Folk Art Santa Claus on Reindeer Balancing Kinetic Sculptured

Vintage Folk Art Santa Claus on Reindeer Balancing Kinetic Sculptured

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming vintage folk art kinetic sculpture depicting Santa Claus riding a leaping reindeer, captured in a dynamic and whimsical balancing composition. Handcrafted in painted metal...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Ancient Cypriot Redware Miniature Flask with Painted Decoration
Ancient Cypriot Redware Miniature Flask with Painted Decoration

Ancient Cypriot Redware Miniature Flask with Painted Decoration

Located in London, GB

A charming jug with a beautifully burnished red-brown slip and decoration in black pigment, iconic of early Iron Age pottery production on the island of Cyprus. Produced in large qua...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Set of 10 "Aujourd'hui la Bible" Illustrated Religious Volumes (1) 3Y19
Vintage Set of 10 "Aujourd'hui la Bible" Illustrated Religious Volumes (1) 3Y19

Vintage Set of 10 "Aujourd'hui la Bible" Illustrated Religious Volumes (1) 3Y19

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Explore the spiritual and historical depth of this rare collection, Aujourd’hui la Bible – Journal de la Vie, spanning volumes 1 through 10 (missing Tome 11). Published in 1969, thes...

Category

1960s Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century
Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century

Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare and superb pair of rat de cave candleholders, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden elements, Normandy, France, 18th century. Crafted by hand, featuring the traditional spir...

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Antiquities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Medallic Ancient Silver Coin (Tetradrachm) of Alexander the Great
Medallic Ancient Silver Coin (Tetradrachm) of Alexander the Great

Medallic Ancient Silver Coin (Tetradrachm) of Alexander the Great

Located in London, GB

A medallic and beautifully preserved ancient silver tetradrachm, bearing a particularly fine portrait of one of the greatest heroes from antiquity - Heracles. On the obverse, the hea...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930
Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930

Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930

By Emerson Radio Corporation, Ingraham

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare, timeless and very cool in original as found condition this Emerson radio is a petite model and the likes of which i have not seen before. Back of cabinet is missi...

Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple

Vintage Art Deco Large Limoges Porcelain Plate by D.R.B - 2Y445
Vintage Art Deco Large Limoges Porcelain Plate by D.R.B - 2Y445

Vintage Art Deco Large Limoges Porcelain Plate by D.R.B - 2Y445

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage Art Deco large Limoges porcelain plate by D.R.B is a stunning piece that will add elegance to any dining setting or collection. Measuring 12.2 inches (31 cm) in diameter...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head with Scarab Beetle Detail
Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head with Scarab Beetle Detail

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head with Scarab Beetle Detail

Located in London, GB

A finely cast ancient Egyptian bronze cat head crowned with a scarab. The triangular face, elegantly modelled with tapering muzzle, incised whisker...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

19Thc Stars & Stripes Inlaid Wood Box
19Thc Stars & Stripes Inlaid Wood Box

19Thc Stars & Stripes Inlaid Wood Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This most unusual 19thc hand crafted and all hand inlaid stars wood box not sure if it was for office or jewelry box.It retains a amazing patina or surface.

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Vintage 20th-Century Glass Ashtray – Elegant Design, Collectible - 2Y415
Vintage 20th-Century Glass Ashtray – Elegant Design, Collectible - 2Y415

Vintage 20th-Century Glass Ashtray – Elegant Design, Collectible - 2Y415

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This is a vintage 20th-century glass ashtray, featuring a classic and elegant design. Crafted from solid glass, it has a timeless aesthetic that makes it perfect for collectors or as...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration
Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration

Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese/Tibetan Silver Smoking Pipe, Late Qing Dynasty, Handcrafted Art
Antique Chinese/Tibetan Silver Smoking Pipe, Late Qing Dynasty, Handcrafted Art

Antique Chinese/Tibetan Silver Smoking Pipe, Late Qing Dynasty, Handcrafted Art

Located in Pomona, CA

This object is an antique Chinese/Tibetan silver smoking pipe, commonly associated with traditional tobacco or historical opium use. It features a long, cylindrical metal stem adorne...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Vintage 20th Century Vàros Löd Majolika Ceramic Table Bin - 2Y498
Vintage 20th Century Vàros Löd Majolika Ceramic Table Bin - 2Y498

Vintage 20th Century Vàros Löd Majolika Ceramic Table Bin - 2Y498

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage 20th-century ceramic table bin by Vàros Löd Majolika features a charming floral design and practical functionality. Measuring 4.3 inches (11 cm)...

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Egyptian Green-Blue Faience Fragment from the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’
Ancient Egyptian Green-Blue Faience Fragment from the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’

Ancient Egyptian Green-Blue Faience Fragment from the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’

Located in London, GB

Named the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’ by German Egyptologist Hermann Schlögl, this finely inscribed fragment from a ritual vessel is believed to have belonged to Udjahorresnet, one of the ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Faience

Antique Horse Sleigh Bells on Original Leather Collar, c. 1880–1900
Antique Horse Sleigh Bells on Original Leather Collar, c. 1880–1900

Antique Horse Sleigh Bells on Original Leather Collar, c. 1880–1900

Located in Hannover, DE

An exceptionally rare and highly decorative antique horse bell collar dating to approximately 1880–1900. This authentic harness ornament features seven hand-crafted bells mounted on its original padded leather collar, retaining a remarkable level of originality and historic character. Unlike the utilitarian bell collars commonly found on working horses, the refined construction, carefully proportioned bells, and superior materials strongly suggest that this example was created for ceremonial use, festive processions, winter sleigh rides, or special occasions. The overall quality is notably above that of standard agricultural equipment from the period. The collar is fitted with six smaller side bells and one substantially larger central bell, creating a visually balanced and acoustically impressive arrangement. The bells display a beautiful aged surface with an untouched patina developed over more than a century. The original red and cream padded lining remains present, adding further authenticity and visual appeal. Particularly noteworthy is the outstanding craftsmanship throughout. The leather construction, bell mounting, proportions, and finishing details reflect the work of a skilled maker and demonstrate a level of quality rarely encountered today. Complete original examples of this caliber have become increasingly difficult to find. The collar remains in original condition and exhibits age-appropriate wear consistent with over a century of use and storage. Two bells show damage resulting from age and historical use. One of these bells has been professionally stabilized using an industrial-grade adhesive suitable for metal restoration, preserving the visual integrity of the piece while respecting its historic character. The repairs and condition details are clearly shown in the accompanying photographs. Today, this piece represents not only an important example of equestrian history but also a striking decorative object ideal for collectors of antique horse tack...

Category

1880s German Country Antique Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Exquisite Roman Marble Foot, ex-Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection
Exquisite Roman Marble Foot, ex-Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection

Exquisite Roman Marble Foot, ex-Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection

Located in London, GB

This evocative Roman marble foot is a timeless remnant of the sculpture it was once part of. Sensitively carved and polished, it reveals the hand of a master sculptor, and hints at t...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Vintage Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Carafe, Early 20th Century - 2Y593
Vintage Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Carafe, Early 20th Century - 2Y593

Vintage Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Carafe, Early 20th Century - 2Y593

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This unique antique ceramic carafe from the 20th century is a one-of-a-kind decorative piece, featuring a charming hand-painted floral decor. Its unusual flattened gourd shape and ha...

Category

20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel South American art
Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel South American art

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel South American art

Located in London, GB

Rare Pre-Columbian Nasca Ceramic Drum Vessel Culture: Nasca (Nazca), South Coast of Peru Period: ca. 200–600 CE (Early Intermediate Period) Material: Burnished ceramic with painted ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Spanish Colonial Folk Art Santos Figure folk art sculpture
Antique Spanish Colonial Folk Art Santos Figure folk art sculpture

Antique Spanish Colonial Folk Art Santos Figure folk art sculpture

Located in London, GB

Antique Spanish Colonial Poly chrome Folk Art Santos figure probably Mexico The finely sculptured and painted wood figure standing on a pedestal base, painted in polychrome colour...

Category

18th Century Mexican Antique Antiquities

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Egyptian Fragmentary Serpentine Shabti for Petamenope, 25th Dynasty
Egyptian Fragmentary Serpentine Shabti for Petamenope, 25th Dynasty

Egyptian Fragmentary Serpentine Shabti for Petamenope, 25th Dynasty

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Large stone shabtis, known from the late Middle Kingdom and 18th Dynasty, reappeared in the 25th Dynasty for the pharaohs, Theban God's Wives, and the highest officials of Dynasty XX...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Serpentine

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America
Pre Columbian Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass
Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass

Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass

Located in London, GB

This dazzling gold brooch, inlaid with red garnet, and blue and green glass, is a fine example of one of the most striking emblems of the early medieval elite. Its rich colours, expe...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Antiquities

Materials

Gold

French Folk Art House-Shaped Wooden Box, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
French Folk Art House-Shaped Wooden Box, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

French Folk Art House-Shaped Wooden Box, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Charming French folk art wooden box crafted in the form of a small house, dating from the 1950s. The pitched roof opens on rear hinges, revealing a spacious interior compartment—idea...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Wood