Antique Material

Natural weathered antique Whale Vertebrae. One section / specimen. Likely 19th century.

Antique Chinese Black “sea pine” snuff bottle of a rocky outcropping with a fish and crayfish in relief, 4 inset green shell eyes, hollowed interior. Jadeite stopper with brass colla...

Nepalese ritual Large Lingzhi Fungus Terai Mushroom Mask. Important and rare mask carved in wood fungus, of the tinder fungus type (fomes fomentarius), of rounded triangular form, wi...

Natural weathered antique Whale Vertebrae. One section / specimen. Likely 19th century.

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...

Natural weathered antique Whale Vertebrae. One section / specimen. Likely 19th century.

Natural weathered antique Whale Vertebrae. One section / specimen. Likely 19th century.

Two rectangular panels each featuring a pair of cherubs amongst grape leaves and grapes. Would be great in a dining room.

A wonderful, beautifully designed/decorated and executed Native North American Indian hand woven tight weave oval shaped lidded basket made of natural organic materials/fibers. The ...

The Chinese water pipes for smoking opium or tobacco could be beautifully decorated with enamel or be coated with precious materials such as ray skin. How were they used? The heated ...

Victorian solid wood three-legged stool, upholstered, antique. The stool stands on 3 intricately turned wooden legs that are connected at the bottom. It has a padded, crescent-shaped...

Enchanting 19th century English Victorian lidded box lovingly decorated with exotic seashells with an interior lined in felt, featuring a wind up music box version of the Welsh song ...

Old Chinese carved bowl with Lid, made of Coconut Shell and decorated with Auspicious Symbols. French Private Collection.

An antique Mongolian horn snuff bottle, finely crafted with a swivel stopper circa: 1900, Late 19th Century

The use of composite amber not only gives the bottle its warm, inviting hue but also showcases the ingenuity of the period in utilizing materials to create objects of beauty and func...

Marsupial rodents have only four incisors, making large necklaces a symbol of the wearer's hunting prowess. These body ornaments were worn by both men and women.

A small French chaise longue of good proportions and of good quality in the country house manner. The chaise has a deep buttoned scrolling comfortable back leading to a low and shap...

Origin: Probably Germany Period: 19th century Materials: Carved organic material (probably ivory or bone), 18-karat gold, polychrome enamel, diamonds, sapphires, natural pearls Co...

Antique mixed-media enhanced engraving artwork attributed to Francois Grenier. François GRENIER b. 1793-1867. This work features a hunting scene from India, framed shadowbox style, s...

The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...

The Sceptres are made of the Midrib of Palm tree leaves. They were uses by the members of the Lilwaa Secret Society of the Mbole Tribe that live in the South -Western part of Kongo. ...

Rare and remarkable 19th century English wall hung barometer and thermometer hand crafted in chestnut having dramatic floral carvings and featuring boar or warthog tusks.

Dimensions: 46 x 46 x 43 cm Origin: United Kingdom, 19th century Materials: Taxidermy, wood, silver-plated bronze Condition: Very good condition, with minor signs of wear A remarkab...

Exceptional antique Anglo Indian sewing box handcrafted with quills and decorated bone with a brass handle, lion heads and paw feet. The interior has pin cushions and compartments wi...

An unusual Victorian mahogany corner chair with a deep square seat and a wide sweeping back rest. The beautifully carved mahogany frame is raised on turned reeded mahogany legs and ...

A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with fine embroidery work floral seat cushions and back rests. The chairs exhibit a shaped cresting rail with carved ears over a Chipp...

A beautiful and decorative collection of nine early 20th century Italian herbiers framed in a large painted white nine-pane window frame, each catalogued by hand with the Latin or bo...

Yao Shaman's Mask Guizhou Province, China Early 20th Century Wood,horse hair, printed paper, nails Size: 13 1/2" x 8" (34 x 20 cm) On a custom made metal stand. Covered inside and o...

Most likely Ming 15th/16th Century, carved chicken bone jade figure of a standing Guanyin (Quanyin) holding a scroll in one hand, prayer beads in the other. Affixed to carved wood ba...

Alethopteris/Neuropteris Fern/Plant Fossil Natural Specimen 305+ Million Yrs Old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter. If you like...

Set of Two Polymorphopteris Species Tree Fern Fossil Specimens, 305 million yrs old apx. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter. T...

Neuralethopteris or Polymorphopteris Tree Fern Fossil, Paleozoic Era, 300+ million years old. Discovered in PA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be av...

Neuralethopteris/Polymorphopteris Tree Fern Fossil, Paleozoic Era, 300+ million years old. Discovered in PA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be avail...

Fern Fossil Specimen, Extinct Neuropteris species likely, 300 million years old. Discovered in PA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available therea...

Elegant ancient cedar wood sweet Egyptian mummy mask, 8 3/4 Inches high. Soft weathered surface and great expression. Areas of chips erosion and little bits missing. Mummy mask is 8 ...

Large Plant Fossil/Fern Fossil Specimen, Multiple Species, Carboniferous Period. Discovered in PA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** This is another large, substantial a...

Alethopteris &/or Neuropteris Fern Fossil Specimen, est 300 Million Years Old. Discovered in PA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.** This is a substantial fossil plate...

Alethopteris &/or Neuropteris Fern Fossil Specimen, around 300 Million Years Old. Discovered in PA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available...

Carboniferous Fern Fossil Natural Specimen, Est Age 300 Million Years. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter.*** The foldable clear pl...

Unusual Victorian Figural Carving Set with deer feet used as handles. Creepy cool utensils for cutting meat from the 19th C. English. Each 12.5 x 1". DOMESTIC SALES ONLY.

Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century Antique botanical composition featuring a delicate array of hand-pressed flowers and foliage, artfull...

Woven Apache basket with dog motif Late 19th century - Early 20th Century Woven from Willow and Devil's claw Apache is a collective term for several culturally related groups of Nat...

Woven Apache Basket with Dog and Human Motif Late 19th century - Early 20th century Woven from Willow and Devil's Claw Apache is a collective term for several culturally related gro...

XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs. We think this is a Kranaosphinctes species. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** We love the substa...

Mariopteris Species Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 300+ Million Years Old, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon*** Discovered in Pennsylvania. Hues occur naturally over time t...

Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old, with Beautiful Glowing / Iridescent Flashes of Color and some leafy patterns peaking out. ***NOTE: Our 1stDib...

Alethopteris & Neuropteris Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, USA, 300 - 360 years old apx. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** D...

Alethopteris & Neuropteris Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, USA, 300 - 360 years old apx. Discovered in Pennsylvania. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not b...

Alethopteris & Neuropteris Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, USA, 10 Inch. 300 - 360 years old apx. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon*** This is a rather lush plant fossil natu...

The eye-catcher of this bell jar is the centrally placed blue bird with spread wings. It is an Indian Roller that occurs mainly in West Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Provenanc...

Neuropteris Species Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 305 million yrs old apx, 10 Inch. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is ...

Neuropteris Ovata Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, apx 305 million years old, USA. ***NOTE: Our shop is closing end of May and items will be unavailable thereafter.*** Discovered in Pennsy...

BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a s...

This wall hanging is all over hand-embroidered Suzani design, silk & cotton ground and the embroidery thread is 100% silk. Suzani, which means "embroidery" in Uzbek, began aro...

Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old apx. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This ...

Large Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil, Cleoniceras Species, 100 million+ yrs old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** A truly spectacular ammonite in both size and appeara...

7.5" Alethopteris Species Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, apx 305 million yrs old, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This p...

8.5" Polymorphopteris Species Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 305 million yrs old apx. Discovered in Pennsylvania. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be avai...

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** The Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite is considered rare and is h...

Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns. Comes with a second, tiny (1.25 x 1 x .5) ammonite, further demonstrating the size of this one. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs...