Benelux - Collectibles and Curiosities

Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742 This impressive celestial engraving depicts the Copernican heliocentric solar system and is titled “System...

Antique Caribbean Map — Virgin Islands and Antilles Atlas Sheet, Bonne c.1780 This finely engraved eighteenth-century composite map sheet by Rigobert Bonne presents a detailed overv...

Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...

Antique Astronomical Chart of the Solar System and Seasons – Black’s Atlas, 1884 This striking scientific chart comes from the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of th...

Antique Celestial Map – Hemel Globe, Zodiac & Constellations by Halma, 1720 This striking double-hemisphere celestial chart, titled Hemel Globe...

Stunning wooden Holy Heart of Christ statue. An exceptional and deeply moving life-size hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ, depicting the Sacred Heart. This monumental chu...

A cute vintage dollhouse diorama. It's a miniature dollhouse, a living room festively decorated for Christmas. There's so much to see in this handmade diorama. We see children with t...

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

Antique Map of Southeastern New York – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of southeastern New York was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. It offers a detailed ...

Title: Österreichisch-Ungarische Länderwappen – Imperial Coats of Arms of Austria-Hungary, c.1880 This finely detailed chromolithograph, titled Österreichisch-Ungarische Länderwappe...

Rare 1793 Map of North America: French and Indian War Boundaries and Historical Notes This remarkable engraved map of North America, printed in 1793 by Emanuel Bowen and John Gibs...

Title: Ottoman Empire Map 1719 – Europe Asia Africa, Jean Chiquet, Paris Description: Original early-18th-century engraved map titled Estats de l’Empire du Grand Seigneur, depicting the Ottoman Empire across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. This example is clearly dated 1719 in the engraved cartouche and bears the publisher’s imprint Chez Jacq. Chiquet à Paris 1719. The map presents the Ottoman Empire at an early Enlightenment moment, extending from Central and Southeastern Europe through Anatolia and the Levant, across Mesopotamia and Arabia, and into Egypt and the North African Barbary Coast. Political regions are defined by engraved boundaries and differentiated with original hand coloring, while coastlines, rivers, and seas are rendered with strong copper engraving typical of early 18th-century French map production. French toponymy is dense and legible, with major cities and regions clearly identified, including Constantinople, Aleppo, Damascus, Baghdad, Cairo, Mecca, and Jerusalem. The Mediterranean, Black Sea, Red Sea, and Caspian Sea anchor the composition and emphasize the empire’s strategic maritime reach. The decorative cartouche at upper right contains the full title and date, identifying the Ottoman ruler as “Grand Seigneur,” Sultan and Emperor of the Turks, ruling territories in Europe, Asia, and Africa. A lower table listing Ottoman rulers reinforces the political and didactic purpose of the map, which was intended both for geographic reference and informed private collecting. Issued by Jean Chiquet, a Parisian map seller active in the early 18th century, this map reflects the commercial dissemination of authoritative geographic models during the reign of Louis XV. It combines political clarity with restrained decorative appeal, making it equally suitable for scholarly collections and interior display. Condition report: Copper engraving with original hand coloring. Age-related toning and light spotting consistent with an early 18th-century print. Minor edge wear and small handling marks, mainly in the margins. Plate mark visible. No major losses or repairs. Overall very good condition for a map dated 1719. Framing tips: Preserve the full margins and visible plate mark with a wide ivory or parchment-toned mat. A walnut, ebonized wood, or muted antique gold frame complements the period character. For a cleaner contemporary look, use a slim black frame with generous off-white matting. SEO keyword block: Ottoman Empire map 1719, antique Ottoman map, Jean Chiquet map, Middle East map 18th century, Holy Land map antique, Arabia map 1719, Turkey map...

An Historical Map of the Roman Empire and the Neighbouring Barbarous Nations by Herman Moll - Circa 1730 This grand and historically significant map of the Roman Empire was create...

Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon of St George and the dragon / wood / Antique A compelling 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint George and the Dragon, finely han...

Stunning and top quality carved Gothic cabinet from the late 1800s. An exceptionally refined wall-mounted cabinet in richly patinated oak, executed in a late 19th-century Gothic Rev...

Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern. This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are ...

Rare skull-shaped alms box (memento mori) Western Europe (Southern Netherlands / Rhineland), 17th century Carved walnut and wrought iron Exceptional early alms box carved in the for...

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

Price/sample. Pick your colors from the color chart or contact us if you're looking for a specific color. Handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The su...

Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is, except for the glass, completely original and in superb condition. What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relatively clean-lined design. The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light...

Antique map titled 'Europeesch Rusland en Polen'. Map of Russia in Europe and Poland. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri...

Elegant French holy water font dating from circa 1900–1910, crafted from richly veined onyx, adorned with an ormolu gilt bronze relief depicting the Virgin Mary with Child, and fitte...

László Jurcsák for hollohaza large porcelain vase, Hungary 1982-1992 A Hungarian porcelain vase of 24 cm high. White porcelain with black pain...

Late 17th-Century Bronze Corpus Christi Finely cast bronze figure of Christ crucified, dating from the late 17th century (circa 1680–1700). Executed in the Baroque style with express...

Antique Engraving – Layout of the King of Persia’s Field Camp, 18th Century Fascinating 18th-century engraved plan depicting the arrangement of the royal encampment of the King of P...

Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...

Antique print Hungary titled 'Contrafehtung der Festung Tokay'. Birds eye view of the fortress Julaof Tokay, Hungary, surrounded with Turkish troops. Originates from a German edi...

An old and exceptional completely lacquered akoda-nari suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with raised ridges) with a bronze maedate (decorative front piece) shaped like a spade, and mounted b...

Untitled antique print featuring various sea shells. This print originates from 'A History of the Earth and Animated Nature' by O. Goldsmith. Goldsmith's Animated Nature went thr...

Palermo – 1620 Braun & Hogenberg Bird’s-Eye Map of Palermo, Sicily This beautifully detailed bird’s-eye view of Palermo, Sicily, was created by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg aro...

VOC Atlas of Africa and East Indies by J.W. Heydt, Homann Heirs, 1744 An important and richly illustrated 18th-century work documenting the Dutch East India Company’s global reach, ...

Antique print titled 'Amplissimas Aedes quas Pro Regio (..)'. Old engraving of the Royal Palace of Naples, Italy. It was one of the four residences near Naples used by the House of...

Antique map titled 'Typus Totius Orbis Terraquei Geographice Delineatus, Et Ad Usum Globo Materiali Superinducendus'. Beautiful example of Scherer's map of the World, configured in 12 globe gores. California is shown as an island. Fascinating Northwest Passage...

Grundig Pair of Audiorama 4000 Bullet Speakers by Grundig, 1970s on Aluminum Tulip base. Iconic German design with 360-degree surround sound. Compatible with any sound system, includ...

Midcentury Modern Space Age Weather station made by Huger in the 60s, consisting of a thermometer, hygrometer and barometer made in West Germany the weather station is made of a chro...

Anatomy Display – Antique Engraving by Michael Vandergucht, 1686 This fascinating late 17th-century engraving depicts an anatomy display, showing a skeleton, an écorché (a flayed fi...

19th Century Silver Watch Keys Five 19th-century silver watch keys in various patterns. One has a sliding mechanism with light and slightly darker blue stones. A trumpet-shaped watc...

Antique map titled 'The World'. Original antique world map, on Mercator's projection. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Compr...

Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will look awesome, no matter where you decide to mount or place her. It must have taken its creator quite a few days to first draw this intricate design on paper and then hand carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic Style elements are deeply handcarved in both doors and they make this shrine highly decorative and an absolute joy to own and look at. This cabinet chapel (or chapel cabinet) comes with its brass lock in perfect working order and also with its original gothic style key. The handgrip is in fact a Gothic trefoil symbol (for the trinity). What also makes this piece extra attractive is the Gothic church window-like frame behind the doors. It is among the finest we have seen to date and on top of that this antique also has a beautiful and rich patina. By the way, the bronze Mary statuette is not included in our price. Finally, thanks to the hook in the back, mounting this antique chapel...

Southern India Map, Deccan & Malabar, Nicolas Sanson, 1683 This engraved map depicts the Indian Peninsula, extending from Gujarat and the Bay of Bengal in the north to Cape Como...

This model engraved with the name ; ''Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd. Glasgow'' measured the pressure of the cylinder inside and gives it a diagram on paper. The Copper plate 1968 moto...

Antique World Map on Mercator’s Projection – Black’s Atlas, 1884 This finely engraved and colored map, titled The World on Mercator’s Projection, was published in the New and Revise...

Space Age vintage model "Discoverer" television 14 GR 1220 GB manufactured by Philips, Netherlands, 1980s. The space age design outstanding shape tv makes this design piece so fascin...

Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief. This large size work of religious art dep...

Antique map titled 'Afrika'. Original antique map of Africa, drawn by Van Beusekom. Published by 'Seyffardt's Boekhandel' in Amsterdam, circa 1870.

Circa 1691 Frederick de Wit Map: Middle East with Arabia, Persia & More This exquisite hand-colored map, circa 1691, by Frederick de Wit, illustrates the Middle East, spanning from Turkey and Egypt to Afghanistan, with a detailed representation of the Arabian Peninsula. The map's detailing in Arabia is based on Nicolas Sanson's influential 1654 map, which was one of the most accurate and detailed depictions of the region up to the mid-seventeenth century. The decorative title cartouche is richly adorned with images of exotic figures, animals, and a merchant ship, symbolizing the region's historical trade importance. Additionally, a mapmaker is shown working with traditional tools, adding a touch of authenticity to the cartographic art. This is the fourth state of the map, published between 1691 and 1696. The map measures 21.8 inches in width by 18.5 inches in height, featuring a sharp impression, with minimal staining and a carefully repaired centerfold separation at the bottom. Keywords: - Middle East historical map - Frederick de Wit map - 17th century maps - Arabian Peninsula map - Persia (Iran) map - Turkey and Egypt map...

American stationery with in the top the following text printed: E pluribus unum – Latin for "Out of many, one" (also translated as "One out of many" or "One from many") – is a traditional motto of the United States, appearing on the Great Seal along with Annuit cœptis (Latin for "he approves the undertaking [lit. 'things undertaken']") and Novus ordo seclorum (Latin for "New order of the ages"); its inclusion on the seal was approved by an Act of Congress in 1782. While its status as national motto was for many years unofficial, E pluribus unum was still considered the de facto motto of the United States from its early history. Eventually, the United States Congress passed an act (H. J. Resolution 396), adopting "In God We Trust" as the official motto in 1956. The thirteen letters of E PLURIBUS UNUM makes its use symbolic of the thirteen original states like the thirteen stripes on the US flag. The meaning of the phrase originates from the concept that out of the union of the original Thirteen Colonies emerged a new single nation. It is emblazoned across the scroll and clenched in the eagle's beak on the Great Seal of the United States. (Source: wikipedia) Text below the portraits: "The Presidents of our Great Republic." Letter paper with hand-colored engraving showing the portraits of the 14 presidents of the USA from George Washington up to Franklin Pierce...

Antique map titled 'Rama'. This maps shows a view of Ramma (Ramallah?) in Palestine or the Holy Land. With Dutch legend. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engraver...

Stylish and meaningful fine work of art. This Christian work of art dates from the 1920s. Over the centuries wall crucifixes have been made in all kinds of sizes and shapes, but the...

Bible,, Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, Naar de laetste Roomsche Keure der gemeine Latijnsche Overzettinge, in nederduitsch Vertaeld, me...

Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown. This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...

Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior with the sound you love. A beautiful piece of furniture made of walnut wood and brass elements. The doors can be fully folded out sideways and the sideboard is also equipped with wheels so that it can be moved while rolling. The black and white 50s Philips TV...

This small bicycle was designed by Marcel Wanders for Randstad Group. Randstad Group is big employment agency. Since 2018 Marcel Wanders designs a bicycl...

Impressive 19th-century bronze bust of Christ with the Crown of Thorns, signed E. Marioton. The sculpture depicts Christ in a moment of serene sorrow, his head slightly bowed beneath...

Steiff Jubilee Assortment, this beautiful set of 6 Steiff Velvet animals was produced in 1997 in honor of the 150th Birthday of Margarete Steiff. The Anniversary Set consists of 6 an...

A 19th-century silver tape measure holder by Hermanus Heuring A small silver tape measure holder, operated by a small swing handle. The holder is slightly oblong, measuring 3.5 cm a...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Gouvernements de Flandre Francoise, d'Artois, de Picardie et du Boulenois.' An attractive example of Rigobert Bonne's 1771 decorative map of the French regions of Picardy, Artois, and French Flanders. Covers the region in full from the English Chanel to Normandy. A large decorative title cartouche appears in the upper right. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne's work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic. With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps...

Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...

A dentist chair Type III, series 3266 by J. Corno, Union Frimor, France ca. 1920 The heavy chair has the color in a mahogany look with gold line. The chair has leather headrests a...

Beautifully carved and large size corpus of Jesus, made in the Arts & Crafts era. This meaningful and unique crucifix from the early 1900s comes with a larger than life, hand carved oak Corpus of Christ. The details in the anatomy of this Christ are very well carved and they clearly reveal the suffering and dehydration that His body endured in the final days of his life. The artist/sculptor is clearly showing us the image of Jesus when or right after he bowed his head and died. The solid oak cross is original to this corpus and it was given a different color so that the unique and impressive corpus stands out perfectly. Have you also noticed the perfectly carved and thick crown of thorns on the head of Christ. The patina of this excellent condition and large corpus is another great feature that will never fail to impress. The former owners gave us the photo that you see in image 3 in this listing and in it you can see where this antique corpus...