Antique Curiosities

A wonderful third quarter 19th century Italian 'grand tour' ancient marbles specimen plaque in original silver-gilt frame.

Danish 19th Century Faience Money Bank In The Shape Of A Clogs

Cash register in nickel-plated chased brass with white marble edge. “National”, Dayton Ohio, USA, 1880-1910. A very decorative object. It works, but 100% functionality is not guaran...

The quality of leather glove on this prosthetic speaks to its owner's affluence. Marked on the inside, presumably by the owner.

Assorted Small Black Forest Roe Buck Mounts, Early 20th Century Sold individually.

The Elf or "Nisse" as they are called in Denmark, used to live in every farmhouse, and you had to treat them nice to make them stay. Later on they became associated with Christmas an...

Fantastic elf or "Nisse" as it is called in Danish, with a beer barrel. The "Nisse" used to live in every farmhouse and you had to threat him nicely and make sure he stayed. One of t...

These English equestrian bridle mounts and pins range in various subjects and motifs including dogs, equestrian, floral arrangements, nautical and monarchy. Note: Four are solid bras...

Pair of Louis-Philip gilt and silver valances.

Steel construction painted from, circa 1890-1900.  

A nice large quartz crystal specimen sitting on a wood base that looks like it’s covered in leather and painted black. The pieces are separate and I have put a piece of felt of the b...

Ammonites were predatory Prehistoric cephalopod mollusks which existed between 400 and 66 million years ago before dying out during the extinction event which killed the dinosaurs. V...

This early miners hat was made from leather. They used to make it wet before putting the hat on and going into the mine. First of all to correct the fit of the hat and secondly becau...

Pair of 18th century painted carved wall consoles, Louis XIV style, French.

A large polished agate freeform. This freestanding Brazilian agate has two interesting dimensions to it: serene blue-grey bands on one face, dramatic white natural inclusions on the ...

English bronze and cast iron horse tether with decorative motif. Mid-19th Century.

This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most often associated with the sign...

Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. This lar...

Originally sourced from a private estate sale in Vienna, Austria, this piece reflects classic European hunting lodge décor and makes a compelling statement whether displayed in a ref...

This 1836 edition of The Wonders of the World is a significant 19th-century compendium of natural and man-made curiosities, often cited for its influence on early scientific thought.

This flawless, unopened condition elevates the deck from a vintage curiosity to a blue-chip collectible of supreme rarity.

Pickwick Papers 3. Old Curiosity Shop 4. Nicholas Nickleby 5. David Copperfield 6.

Originally sourced from a private estate sale in Vienna, Austria, this piece reflects classic European hunting lodge décor and makes a compelling statement whether displayed in a ref...

Their combination of cartographic curiosity, sacred geography, and visual symbolism made them highly valued among scholars, clergy, and collectors.

Quality Victorian craftsmanship, combining clear glass with a mahogany base Generous 18 inch display height, suitable for medium-sized exhibits Bright, clear glass in good antique or...

Large antique display dome, perfect for collectors and refined interiors Clear, bright glass cover, presenting exhibits with clarity and elegance Deep chestnut tanned suede leather b...

The combination of typography, decorative initials, engraved imagery, and historical narrative gives this sheet exceptional charm and strong cabinet-of-curiosities appeal. It works b...

AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Mary Wollstonecraft - Charles Brockdon Brown. TITLE: Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus, Revised, Corrected, and Illustrated with a New Introduction by the Aut...

Constitution of the United States of America. Boston: Nathaniel L. Dayton, undated [c.1850s.] 12mo. Brown grained cloth, with blind embossed covers to front and back. Gilt embossed t...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: The House At Pooh Corner. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1928. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 volume, illustrated by E. H. Shephard. Bound in t...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Winnie The Pooh. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE WITH THE DJ. 1 volume, illustrated by E. H. Shepha...

Parker, Samuel. Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, Produ...

Roosevelt, Theodore. Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons/ Knickerbocker Press, 1899. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt. Limited First Ed...

Philips' Imperial Map of Turkey, Syria, Iraq & Transcaucasia, c.1926 A large and highly detailed folding map of the Near East issued by George Philip & Son as part of their celebrat...

Johnston's Travelling Map of India on Linen in Original Cloth, 1857 An exceptionally rare and historically important travelling map of the Indian subcontinent, published by the reno...

This collection offers both decorative impact and historical importance- a striking cabinet-of-curiosities piece and a remarkable survivor of 16th-century leisure culture.

Edward Stanford, Map of the World on Mercator's Projection Illustrating the Routes to and from New Zealand, Folding Map, c.1880 A rare and highly evocative Victorian emigrant and tr...

The Young Ladies Mirror is a charming, moralistic paper puzzle similar in construction to on advent calendar, each square with hand-written clue flips up to reveal the answer, writte...

A rare and striking pair of 19th-century taxidermy tiger heads, mounted as naturalistic trophy displays in glazed bamboo-effect wooden cases. Each tiger emerges dramatically from a l...

19th century walnut playing card press, hand turned with dove tail joints, beautiful craftsmanship. Today vintage card presses make compelling decorative pieces. Some may be repurpos...

Produced during a period of renewed European scholarly and religious interest in the geography of the Bible, this map reflects both scientific precision and devotional curiosity. Th...

Hale, Edward Everett. Kansas and Nebraska: The History, Geographical and Physical Characteristics, and Political Position of Those Territories; An Account of the Emigrant Aid Compani...

Whitman, Walt. Leaves of Grass: Including a Fac-simile, Autobiography, Variorum Readings of the Poems, and a Department of Gathered Leaves. Philadelphia: David McKay, 1900. Reprint. ...

Roosevelt, Theodore. African Game Trails. New York and London: Syndicate Publishing Company, circa 1910. Large octavo. Light brown cloth boards, front embossed in gilt, black, green,...

Custer, Elizabeth B. Tenting on the Plains or General Custer in Kansas and Texas. New York: Charles L. Webster & Company, 1887. First edition. Octavo. Original brown cloth boards, em...

McClure, Alexander Kelly. Abraham Lincoln and Men of War-Times: Some Personal Recollection of War And Politics During the Lincoln Administration. Philadelphia: The Times Publishing C...

AUTHOR: BLAIR, Robert (William Blake). TITLE: The Grave, A Poem. PUBLISHER: London, T. Bensley, 1808. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., folio, 13-7/8" x 11-3/8", Frontispiece p...

AUTHOR: HOYLE, Edmond. TITLE: Mr. Hoyle's Games of Whist, Quadrill, Piquet, Chess and Back-gammon, Complete : In Which Are Contained, the Method of Playing and Betting, At Those Ga...

Spanning the 19th to early 20th centuries, 28 volumes from the Atlantic Reporter, a regional legal reporter series within the National Reporter System. This series contains court opi...

1914 WWI British War Office Map of Arras, Amiens and Reims, Edward Stanford Description: Issued in London during the opening weeks of the First World War, this impressive large-sca...

Title: Antique Tarbes & French Pyrenees Folding Map, Edward Stanford, 1922 Description: This original folding map of Tarbes and the Central Pyrenees was published in 1922 and distr...

Title: Antique French Folding Map of Tours, Le Mans and Chartres, Edward Stanford Description: This impressive original folding map of central France was published in 1902 and distr...

Title: Antique Plan Vélo de la Touraine Cycling Map, Edward Stanford, 1902 Description: This original 1902 "Plan Vélo de la Touraine" is a fascinating and increasingly scarce examp...

Title: Antique French Alps Map of Albertville & Briançon, Edward Stanford 1908 Description: This remarkable original folding map of the French Alps was published in 1908 and distrib...

Impressive pair of African buffalo trophies originating from Mozambique and dated 1967, each retaining its original identification brass plaque. These remarkable trophies are represe...

Impressive pair of African buffalo trophies originating from Mozambique and dated 1966, each retaining its original identification brass plaque. These remarkable trophies are represe...

AUTHOR: WESTMACOTT, Charles Molloy. BLACKMANTLE, Bernard. CRUIKSHANK, Robert - Illustrated by. TITLE: The English Spy: An Original Work, Characteristic, Satirical, and Humorous. Co...