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Teaching him a New Trick
Located in Washington, DC
19th Century Dutch
Category

1890s Academic Antique Tricks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“A Dog’s Trick” by Rudolf Hirth du Frenes
By Rudolf Hirth Du Frenes
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rudolf Hirth du Frenes German, 1846-1916 “A Dog’s Trick” Oil on cradled panel
Category

19th Century German Antique Tricks

Materials

Panel

Antique Chinese Porcelain Copper Red 'Trick Cup', 18/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
"Trick cup”, also know as « porcelain surprise », « Gong Dao Bei », « don`t be greedy cup
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Tricks

Materials

Porcelain

Magician's Trick Double Wood Boxes with Ties, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
This item is from a collection of "magic" props from a California estate, and was accumulated in New York City; home too many famous conjurors; Houdini, Hermann the Great, and Copper...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tricks

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Print After Thomas Rowlandson, Tricks Upon Travellers, 1808
By Thomas Rowlandson
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Thomas Rowlandson. Copper-plate engraving with original hand colour. Published by Thomas Tegg, 1808. Unframed.
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tricks

Materials

Paper

'A College Trick', English Satirist, London's Royal Academy, Comedic, Benezit
By Thomas Rowlandson
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An amusing view of an academic wagging his finger in disapproval as a young lady in a rope seat is pulled up to a college dorm window by a group of revelling students. Thomas R...
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18th Century Antique Tricks

Materials

Paper, Engraving, Lithograph

19th Century, Commode with Trick Lock, Secret Locker System, Biedermeier C. 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier commode with trick lock West Germany early 19th century Dimensions
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Tricks

Materials

Wood

Trompe l'oeil, Trick of the Eye, Maria, Child St. Anthony, Van Dyck, Old Master
Located in Greven, DE
After a copper engraving (46 x 34 cm) by Gilles Rousselet after Van Dyck, ca. 1640 Paris. Oil on cardboard, 44 x 35 cm Trompe-l'oeils are pictures whose depicted objects are painte...
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18th Century Rococo Antique Tricks

Materials

Oil

Early 19th Century Set of Brass Travel Candlesticks Chamber-stands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
little trick makes them perfect for travel and picnics.
Category

Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Tricks

Materials

Brass

Antique Irish Loo Table Side Games Tables 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
table is likely a table associated with the card game "loo." Loo is a trick-taking game that was popular
Category

1860s Antique Tricks

Materials

Walnut

Country English Pastry Shop Potential Kitchen Island, Marble Top All Original
Located in Chicago, IL
-years. The trick has always been to locate an antique potential kitchen island, that was used
Category

1910s English Country Antique Tricks

Materials

Marble

English Tea Caddy in Sterling Silver, dated 1894, William Richard Corke, London
Located in Stockholm, SE
every one who who loves English bohemian style. This silver tea caddy. does the trick, as head turning
Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Tricks

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Cameo Glass "Rosehips Vase" by Daum Freres
By Daum
Located in London, GB
. Then the background was frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass. Three
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tricks

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Cameo Glass "Cyclamen Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
. Then the background was frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass. Three
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tricks

Materials

Glass

"The Artist's Palette" John Haberle, Pyrography, Trompe L'oeil 19th Century
By John Haberle
Located in New York, NY
paintings, Time and Eternity, ca. 1890, is exquisitely painted and extremely detailed, designed to trick the
Category

1890s Antique Tricks

Materials

Oil, Board, Mixed Media

English Victorian Brass Mounted Jewelry Box / Strong Box, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
marbleized paper. The lock has a trick to it, to open it, the key must be actively turned to the right to
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Late 19th Century English Baroque Revival Antique Tricks

Materials

Brass

Pewter Wall Mirror by Thorwald Alef, Svenskt Tenn
By Thorwald Alef, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
” (“Cupid’s Trick”). The top is adorned with a reclining woman with a naughty-looking Cupid on her knee, who
Category

1920s Scandinavian Modern Antique Tricks

Materials

Pewter

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Summer Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
. Then the background was frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass. Three
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tricks

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Etched Enamelled "Aquilegia Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
. Then the background was frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass. Three
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tricks

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Enamelled "Solanaceae Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
. Then the background was frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass. Three
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tricks

Materials

Glass

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Located in Carimate, Como
and character as well as an intriguing and conversational piece with the tricks and secrets of the
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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Tricks

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Etched and Enameled Art Deco Lamp by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass. Three types of enamel were painted
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Tricks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass Vase entitled “Daturas Vase” by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
. Then the background was frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass. Three
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tricks

Materials

Glass

German 1925 Art Deco Enameled Gala Purse Bag In .935 Sterling With Gemstones
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Miami, FL
often associated with painting, tricks the viewer into perceiving painted objects or spaces as real
Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Tricks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Poppy Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
. Then the background was frosted, tricking the eye into thinking it is seeing coloured glass. Three
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tricks

Materials

Glass

The Masque of Halloween
By Monte Crews
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, Trick or Treaters with Micky Mouse
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Early 20th Century Antique Tricks

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor

Japanese Antique Tall White Foxes Kitsune Pair, Rare Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
trick others as foxes in folklore often do other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tricks

Materials

Ceramic

Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel
Located in Nashville, TN
l'oeil ( trick of the eye ) of sconces reflecting in the mirror panel. Apparently original stretcher
Category

1830s French Louis XVI Antique Tricks

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antique Swedish Tall Case, Grandfather, or Mora Clock in Old Paint Great Face
Located in Chicago, IL
pop, this antique Swedish Gustavian Mora clock might do the trick. Our company were never big buyers
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1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Tricks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Temptations St. Anthony Teniers II Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Flemish
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
and thus to lust. She has been sent by the devil as a trick to shake the faith of the saint, who draws
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Tricks

Materials

Oil

Early English watercolour, Figures and cattle by a river
By William Payne
Located in Harkstead, GB
taught to others. In essentials this consisted of a number of technical tricks such as dragging the brush
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Early 19th Century English School Antique Tricks

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Early English watercolour, Figures chatting by a cottage near a river
By William Payne
Located in Harkstead, GB
. In essentials this consisted of a number of technical tricks such as dragging the brush to obtain the
Category

Early 19th Century English School Antique Tricks

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil, Charcoal, Paper

Original Antique Circus Advertising Poster Cycling The Air Bros Wichmann Design
Located in London, GB
colourful design depicting two men performing tricks on their bikes including riding a tandem over a
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1890s German Antique Tricks

Materials

Paper

Isaac Blessing Jacob After Govert Flinck 18th C. Baroque Old Master Painting 63"
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Dayton, OH
tricks his blind father Isaac to bless him with the birthright. The art style is reminiscent of
Category

18th Century European Baroque Antique Tricks

Materials

Gesso, Hardwood, Paint

French Art Deco Degue Style Art Glass Pendant Chandelier, Paris, Early 1920s
By Degué
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco pendant in Deguè style, France during early 1930s. Trick, clear frosted glass shade with
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Tricks

Materials

Nickel

Conversation
By Pierre Bonnard
Located in Fairlawn, OH
of the most subtle masters of his day; he was particularly fascinated with tricks of perspective, as
Category

1890s French School Antique Tricks

Materials

Lithograph

Fountains of Rome
By Giovan Battista Falda
Located in Middletown, NY
A charming scene with romping dogs and spectators watching the cascading water play a trick on an
Category

Early 17th Century Old Masters Antique Tricks

Materials

Engraving, Etching, Laid Paper

Ceramic Writing Set 'Till Eulenspiegel' by Michael Powolny, Austria, 1919
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
of the 14th century who pretended to be stupid but was actually clever and always played new tricks
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Tricks

Materials

Ceramic

Superb Late 16th Century Signed Colonial Japanese Namban Export Lacquer Coffer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
original fittings include a lock with a trick mechanism that makes it harder for an unwanted visitor to lay
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16th Century Japanese Antique Tricks

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Original Alexander The Man Who Knows Original Vintage Poster c1915
Located in Boca Raton, FL
theater. While he did perform some magic tricks, Alexander’s real claim to fame was his psychic act which
Category

1910s Antique Tricks

Materials

Lithograph

Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Located in Northampton, GB
objective being to win as many tricks as possible. Measurements (centimetres) 8cm High x 21cm Wide x 13cm
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tricks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
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H 3 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Pyrite with rock crystal on metal base
Located in BAARN, UT
was real gold. Only at the gold dealers they found out that nature had tricked them. Hence, pyrite is
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Tricks

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Pyrite with rock crystal on metal base
Pyrite with rock crystal on metal base
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Handcoloured Copperplate Engraving of a Corella and Cockatoo or Galah, 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
learn to say many words and do complicated tricks with regular training. This hardy bird can live in
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1830s Antique Tricks

Materials

Paper

"Gonta and Osato, Walking Beauty in Winter Eve, " Japanese Color Woodcut
By Utagawa Toyokuni II
Located in Milwaukee, WI
evil samurai Sasano Sangobei tricks Koman into rewriting the pledge to look like a pledge to him. When
Category

1850s Antique Tricks

Materials

Woodcut

Antique Turkish Ghiordes Carpet. Size: 3 ft 4 in x 5 ft
Located in New York, NY
on this decorative rug almost trick the eye. What looks at one moment to be a multicolored pheasant
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Tricks

Materials

Wool

Perfect Petite Antique Fireplace Mantel in White Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
nice trick stepped and profiled topshelf sits above a slightly curved frieze with a finely carved
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tricks

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

1930's Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
bit reddish in the images, but that’s just the flash playing tricks. There is no red in it. We also
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tricks

Materials

Walnut

Portrait of a Young Woman, Sir Godfrey Kneller, Hand carved gilt frame
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
paint has been applied at all, a trick that allowed Kneller to use the blue-grey ground layer to show
Category

Early 18th Century Academic Antique Tricks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Goldscheider Vienna Figure Owlglass Jester With Owl by Josef Lorenzl, ca 1925
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
stupid but was actually clever and always played new tricks on his fellow men. Eulenspiegel's pranks
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Tricks

Materials

Ceramic

Gustave Riquet (1866-1938) Les Œillets de la vie, 1898 watercolor signed
By Gustave Riquet
Located in Paris, FR
colors, provided by an extensive palette, are frankly posed, their harmony obtained without the tricks
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1890s Symbolist Antique Tricks

Materials

Watercolor

Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase by Ernest Chaplet
By Ernest Chaplet
Located in Chicago, US
sensuality. Chaplet’s sang-de boeuf underglaze is tricked out in turquoise, white and ochre. Its textured
Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Tricks

Materials

Enamel

Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
consistent with a”tazza ad inganno” (Trick cup) or "bevi se puoi" (Drink if you can) cup, despite the
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Tricks

Materials

Maiolica

18th C. English Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Covered Cauliflower Form Box
Located in New York, NY
l'oeil (meaning "trick of the eye") style of decorative art. This particular box is crafted from
Category

Late 18th Century English Other Antique Tricks

Materials

Porcelain

Cerberus, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Hydra, and the Chimaera as well. Only on three occasions Cerberus was tricked by visitors of Hades
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Tricks

Materials

Stone

Cerberus, Italy, 17th Century
Cerberus, Italy, 17th Century
H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 27.17 in
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
tricks of the trade from a specialist! A bird’s eye view of the history of the European stained-glass
Category

19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Tricks

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Rare octagonal Venetian mirror in etched glass and micro-mosaic, Circa 1865
Located in Paris, FR
products allows the merchants to deceive and trick them, and proves that the new manufacture has been able
Category

1860s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Tricks

Materials

Glass

Curt Ruger, Portrait Study Of A Girl, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
beyond the aesthetic. They trick the mind into believing there’s more to an image than simply a two
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1880s Academic Antique Tricks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Swiss 1925 Trompe L'œil Malachite Enameled Box in .935 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
is most often associated with painting, tricks the viewer into perceiving painted objects or spaces
Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Tricks

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century, French Painting with Blind man's bluff by Nicolas Edward Gabe
Located in IT
, full of tricks and deceptions. The nobles spent their time in trivial games such as Blind man's bluff
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Tricks

Materials

Canvas

A Venetian Canal - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Antoine Bouvard
By Antoine Bouvard Snr.
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
from 1932. He lavished his advice and revealed his tricks and techniques. In 1941, at the birth of
Category

1920s Impressionist Antique Tricks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Antique Tricks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tricks available for sale. The range of distinct antique tricks — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique tricks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tricks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Neoclassical and Victorian antique tricks are of considerable interest. Many antique tricks are appealing in their simplicity, but William Bromley, Frank Gehry and Knoll produced popular antique tricks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Tricks?

Prices for antique tricks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique tricks begin at $50 and can go as high as $83,000, while the average can fetch as much as $850.