Antique Valuables

In the Victorian period tea was a valuable commodity and such caddies were used to keep it secure, often locked and only brought out when serving.

Particularly notable is the presence of traditional metal staple repairs, historically used to extend the life of valuable domestic ceramics. These repairs, visible on the reverse, c...

Detailed balconies, tiled roofs, and seated figures provide valuable insight into Han Dynasty architecture, social hierarchy, and everyday life.

These versatile display cases are ideally suited for showcasing a diverse range of valuable collectibles, fine jewelry, or curated artifacts in a distinguished retail environment, mu...

The carefully rendered façade, bustling street activity, and period transportation provide a valuable visual record of New York during an era of extraordinary growth.

The Moluccas occupied a central position in world commerce for centuries as the only known source of cloves, nutmeg, and mace. These highly valuable commodities attracted Portuguese,...

Such chests often formed part of a bride's dowry or were used to safeguard family valuables, their decorative motifs chosen not merely for ornament but to convey wishes for prosperit...

Railways, roads, ports, and regional divisions shown on the map provide valuable insight into the historical geography of the Iberian Peninsula.

The cantonal boundaries, administrative divisions, and transportation networks shown here provide valuable insight into the historical geography of nineteenth-century Switzerland.

Railways and roads shown on the map provide valuable insight into the infrastructure that helped transform Prussia into one of Europe's leading powers.

The large Panathenaic amphora and stamnos dominate the composition, while smaller vessels provide a survey of the many forms used for storing wine, oil, perfumes, and other valuable ...

The interior opens to reveal a clean, fitted compartment lined in green velvet, ideal for storing letters, documents, or small valuables. The case is constructed of wood, with visibl...

Such portraits were highly prized by owners, breeders, and sporting gentlemen, serving both as decorative works of art and as records of valuable bloodstock. Although these horses w...

The horse is shown restrained by attendants while one groom carefully lifts a foreleg, creating an engaging scene that captures both the physical power of the animal and the expertis...

The western United States is shown following the establishment of many modern state boundaries, while Canada appears shortly after Confederation and during the continued development ...

Beginning in 1786, Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo (and subsequently the French government during the Napoleonic era) decreed the suppression of numerous monasteries and convents, and all...

Ideal for storing jewelry or small valuables on a dresser, or as a refined accent on a shelf or console.

Whether displayed as a sculptural object or used as an intimate container for small valuables, it remains a compelling expression of India's enduring lost-wax tradition.

This chest was originally made for European merchants to use as a secure chest for transporting valuables on the arduous journeys around India.

Published during the height of the Victorian era, the map captures Brazil shortly before the fall of the Brazilian Empire and the establishment of the republic in 1889. It provides a...

Hundreds of towns, rivers, mountain ranges, ports, and provincial boundaries are identified, providing a valuable historical snapshot of the region. Notable places shown include Car...

It offers collectors and historians a valuable record of a vanished political entity whose legacy continues to shape modern Central and Eastern Europe.

In acknowledgement of valuable and disinterested services rendered to the Society & in testimony of their personal friendship & esteem for his integrity and consistent conduc...

The baroque church of San Rocco in Parma houses a valuable oil painting of the Circumcision of Jesus, and in Codogno, the Church of San Biagio and the Immaculate Virgin contains a be...

His paintings provide valuable insight into the enduring popularity of marine subjects within Dutch art long after the height of the Golden Age.

Having survived for nearly 180 years, it represents an exceptionally valuable historical artifact. The brush-written characters seem to preserve the presence of the craftsman or owne...

Flemish by origin, his artistic training took place in Antwerp, and then moved to Italy around 1550, first to Venice, and later to Florence, where he found employment with the Grand ...

The map reflects South America as understood by European geographers during the Victorian era and provides valuable insight into the political geography of the continent before many ...

The painting, as suggested by an inscription on the back of the frame, could in particular be a valuable addition to the catalog of Giampietro Zanotti Cavazzoni, protagonist of the B...

Costume engravings such as this served as visual records of regional identity long before photography existed and remain valuable sources for historians of fashion and social life.

Its elegant and understated design is sure to complement any outfit, making it a valuable addition to any jewellery collection. This chain dates back to circa 1910 and is a beautiful...

Boards with such beautiful grain are increasingly difficult to find today, making this a highly valuable and rare piece. [We introduce Japanese antique furniture and folk tools that...

In a time before electric lighting, candles were valuable everyday essentials, and keeping them dry, protected and easily accessible was important.

Tea caddies of this type were produced during the late eighteenth century when tea remained a valuable and expensive commodity within the household.

Unlike larger household chests, the Temoto-tansu was intended for personal, close-at-hand storage of valuables, documents, or tea utensils. Its charm lies in its compact yet remarkab...

The city is shown enclosed by its impressive defensive walls, towers, gates, and churches, providing a valuable historical record of Harderwijk during the Dutch Golden Age.

The detailed treatment of the textiles, lacework, jewelry, and headdress provides valuable insight into the clothing worn by affluent women of the period.

An original casting flaw is visible in the lap beneath the robe, a valuable indicator of early casting methods rather than later restoration.

Consequently, surviving screen paintings by leading masters such as Tsurusawa Tangei are comparatively rare and provide valuable insight into a tradition that played an important rol...

Meijer (Amsterdam) The valuable coastal view that we propose, of excellent quality and executive richness, is a work of the master of Flemish origins Peter van der Velde (Antwerp 16...

Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but al...

Cutlery boxes, or as they are now more commonly referred to, Knife boxes, were of course originally made with the purpose of housing the homes most precious and valuable cutlery and ...

The inner panels of the large upper doors feature equally stunning marquetry panels depicting classical vases, making it a highly valuable work of decorative art. For a potential bu...

The profession demanded extraordinary skill, patience, and steady hands, as a single mistake could destroy a valuable stone. Dake's image pays tribute to this specialized craft and t...

Philadelphia’s own later life is illuminated by her will, a particularly valuable survival because it confirms her married identity and residence.

Originally designed for the morning rooms, drawing rooms, or refined dining spaces of Edwardian townhouses, hanging shelves of this quality were used to present prized collections of...

(See attached photo) Abbate’s illustration provides a valuable visual record of how the fountain originally appeared, showing the arrangement of the fisherman, the sister bronze Cupi...

Larger versions such as this one were probably used to store other household valuables as well. They were always made with strong hardwood and heavy-duty cast iron hardware lock plat...

This luxurious velvet lining provides a safe and striking backdrop for exhibiting valuable art objects. Monumental ormolu corner pilasters are mounted with expressive, classical bear...

Its intricate detail, original hand coloring, and historical significance make it both a valuable research document and an attractive decorative map.

"In turning to the British Museum for models for his engravings, (Strutt) developed that combination of text and illustration which made his antiquarian works uniquely valuable" (Kun...

The beautiful painting proposed shows a series of episodes taken from the myth of the divinity Diana, the Roman divinity of hunting, forests and wild animals, masterfully captured in...

Measuring 28"w x 18"d x 14.5"h, the chest was presumably utilized as a storage coffer or a tabletop dowry chest for textiles and valuable linens. The pine surfaces are extensively de...

Chiesa concentrated mainly on designing glass, he treated glass like a valuable material. Fontana Arte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931, in Milan, Italy.

The original patina is the most valuable element; centuries of natural wear have softened the original colors revealing the underlying preparation layers and giving the wood a velvet...

Tea was an extremely precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea lea...

An essential piece of furniture, a marriage or hope chest was a common bridal gift used to store clothing, precious fabrics and other valuables. Circa 1700-1730 Dimensions: 55"W x...