Monkey Waiter
Meershaum Pipe with a Waiter with the Face of a Monkey, Vienna, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Tobacco taster pipe, made out of carved meershaum, with amber mouthpiece. A waiter with the face of
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Tobacco Accessories
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Stone
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and very fine 19th century enameled glass casket or glove box.
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Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
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Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts
Model Number R 185
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Original Antique Advertising Poster Lloyds France Maritime Transports Insurance
Located in London, GB
Original antique insurance advertising poster for Lloyd de France Maritime Transports Societe Anonyme d'Assurances au Capital de 25 Millions de Francs Branche Fluviale Assurances Flu...
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H 46.86 in W 31.89 in D 0.04 in
Alfred Dunhill 1928 Art Deco La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
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Located in Miami, FL
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By Etienne-Henri Dumaige
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
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Meershaum Pipe with the Head of Julius Caesar, Vienna 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Carved meershaum pipe, with amber mouthpiece and silver band. In the bowl of the pipe, the head of the dictator Julius Caesar, is depicted with a laurel wreath on his head. Original ...
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A Japanese Bronze Monkey Smoking A Pipe
Located in Dallas, TX
A Japanese bronze monkey smoking a pipe. Early 20th century
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Man Smoking A Pipe In Front Of A Chimney by Antoine Richard 1822-1891
Located in PARIS, FR
Man resting, sitting, smoking his pipe in front of the fireplace". Oil on panel.
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Meershaum Pipe with Garibaldi’s Head, Vienna 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Carved meershaum pipe, with briar wood and horn mouthpiece. In the bowl of the pipe, the garibaldi’s head is depicted, with mustache, beard and cap. The eyes are in vitreous paste. V...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Tobacco Accessories
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Stone
Meershaum Pipe with a Goddess Holding a Cornucopia, Vienna 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Tobacco taster pipe, made out of carved meershaum, with amber mouthpiece. A Goddess holds a cornucopia. Vienna, Austria circa 1890. Original case. (The stand is for photographic use ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Stone
Meershaum Pipe with Cupid, Vienna, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Tobacco taster pipe, made out of carved meershaum, with amber mouthpiece. One hand holds a cornucopia with Cupid. Vienna, Austria circa 1890. (The stand is for photographic use only...
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A Meiji period bronze of a seated man smoking
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Meershaum Pipe with a Child, Vienna, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Tobacco taster pipe, made out of carved meershaum, with silver and amber mouthpiece with a silver band. One hand holds a tub where a child is sitting. Original case. Vienna, Austria ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Tobacco Accessories
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Miami, FL
by "waiter dressed" monkeys. Candleholders, ideal for outside romantic candle light.
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Unidentified English Colonel At Leisure (Oil Painting of Male Figures)
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Located in Hudson, NY
man stands in the background. The men are accompanied by a gray monkey and a red parrot.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Unusual English 19th cent. carved figural Monkey card tray.
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical monkey is all hand carved and dressed in human form as a waiter. These were
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Antique 19th Century English Tray Tables
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