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Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Fake book concealing a small liqueur cabinet from the early 20th century, Napoleon III style, comprising two liqueur decanters with four small crystal glasses, one decanter broken at...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Wood

4 Historical Books (One in French) Napoleon Bonaparte On The Battlefield A Study
4 Historical Books (One in French) Napoleon Bonaparte On The Battlefield A Study

4 Historical Books (One in French) Napoleon Bonaparte On The Battlefield A Study

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is an important historical book; a copy of it resides in The American Library of Congress as DC152.3 This work is considered a definitive study of the elite soldiers who forme...

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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Books

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Paper

Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet
Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet

Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The book is dated 1828, Paris, after manuscripts of M.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Sulphides, The Art of Cameo Incrustation, First Edition
Sulphides, The Art of Cameo Incrustation, First Edition

Sulphides, The Art of Cameo Incrustation, First Edition

By Paul Jokelson

Located in valatie, NY

The art was fully developed by a French manufacturer in 1750 who succeeded in incrusting medallions of Napoleon. The examples in the book include decanters, wine-glasses, paperweight...

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

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Georgian Sterling Paste Stone Egyptian Lotus Parure
Georgian Sterling Paste Stone Egyptian Lotus Parure

Georgian Sterling Paste Stone Egyptian Lotus Parure

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Regal circa 1815-1830s stunningly cut 800 silver paste stone parure in the original clam shaped box. In 1809, after Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, a book called, The Description of Eg...

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Antique 1820s More Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

French trompe l'oeil book side table, Napoleon III, wood, inlaid and leather
French trompe l'oeil book side table, Napoleon III, wood, inlaid and leather

French trompe l'oeil book side table, Napoleon III, wood, inlaid and leather

By Napoléon III

Located in Valladolid, ES

A delightful wooden side table with inlay and trompe-l'oeil bookend decoration on the lower drawer, in the Napoleon III style. The tabletop features an excellent inlay figure with f...

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Side Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book
Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book

Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book. The definitive biography of the great soldier-statesman by the New York Times bestselling author of The Storm of War—winner of the Lo...

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20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Books

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Paper

Napoléon le Petit - Rare Book by Victor Hugo - 1879
Napoléon le Petit - Rare Book by Victor Hugo - 1879

Napoléon le Petit - Rare Book by Victor Hugo - 1879

By Victor Hugo

Located in Roma, IT

Napoléon le petit is a rare book by Victor Hugo published in 1879 Edited by Eugène Hugues – Paris Original “De luxe” illustrated edition by Vierge Daniel – Chifflart François – Lau...

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1870s Modern More Art

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Paper

Leather bound book, Napoleon's Gallery, English, printed in 1837 with engravings
Leather bound book, Napoleon's Gallery, English, printed in 1837 with engravings

Leather bound book, Napoleon's Gallery, English, printed in 1837 with engravings

Located in Central England, GB

This small green leather bound and gilt tooled book is a celebration of the life and times of Napoleon, Emperor of France.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Books

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Leather, Paper

Mid-20th Century Leather Bound Book with Gold Tooling about Napoleon Bonaparte
Mid-20th Century Leather Bound Book with Gold Tooling about Napoleon Bonaparte

Mid-20th Century Leather Bound Book with Gold Tooling about Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A chronicle of the feats of Napoleon Bonaparte and his Imperial Guard, this mid-20th century leather bound book written in French features a green leather front and back with a cogna...

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Vintage 1950s Books

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Leather, Paper

Sculpture by Eugène Aizelin, 19th Century, Napoleon III.
Sculpture by Eugène Aizelin, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Sculpture by Eugène Aizelin, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very pretty sculpture in bronze with a brown patina representing a young woman with a book, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 70cm, w: 25cm, d: 21cm

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp
19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp

19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door
19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door

19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 17.72 in

19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door

Located in Berlin, DE

A 19th century French game table with chess board marquetry on top unfolding to double the size revealing a green felt covering. The frieze with two drawers and a centered pull-out s...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Game Tables

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Wood

Ornamental Bronze and "Objets Montes" - (book)
Ornamental Bronze and "Objets Montes" - (book)

Ornamental Bronze and "Objets Montes" - (book)

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H 13.5 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in

Ornamental Bronze and "Objets Montes" - (book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A hardback book which is now out of print, 415 pages with suprb colour photographs throughout to illustrate the various styles- Louis XIV, Regency, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Empire, Resto...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Books

Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book
Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book

Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book. The definitive biography of the great soldier-statesman by the New York Times bestselling author of The Storm of War—winner of the Lo...

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20th Century European Napoleon III Books

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Paper

19th century French Napoleon III Armoire in Book-matched Walnut
19th century French Napoleon III Armoire in Book-matched Walnut

19th century French Napoleon III Armoire in Book-matched Walnut

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

61 ½” wide x 21” deep x 83” high The clean lines of this lovely wardrobe, enhanced by the unusual play of patterns of the figured grain of walnut, would likely compliment many ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

Napoleon III Rock Crystal and Gilt Page Turner and Book Mark
Napoleon III Rock Crystal and Gilt Page Turner and Book Mark

Napoleon III Rock Crystal and Gilt Page Turner and Book Mark

Located in CA, CA

Napoleon III rock crystal and gilt page turner in the Louis IX style popular at the time.

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Letter Openers

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Crystal

Napoleon III Classique Carnet De Bal Turtle Shell Note Book with Silver Pencil
Napoleon III Classique Carnet De Bal Turtle Shell Note Book with Silver Pencil

Napoleon III Classique Carnet De Bal Turtle Shell Note Book with Silver Pencil

Located in Berkeley, CA

Carnet de bal is English for Ballroom Dance card holder. It is made out of turtle shell and is in excellent condition- a literal piece of history from the 1820-1910 time period and a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Silver

19th Century French Leather Bound Book Titled "Napoleon Ier" by Roger Peyre
19th Century French Leather Bound Book Titled "Napoleon Ier" by Roger Peyre

19th Century French Leather Bound Book Titled "Napoleon Ier" by Roger Peyre

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique history book was published in Paris in 1888; titled "Napoleon I et Son Temps" (Napoleon during his time), the leather bound publication depicts the life of Napoleon Bona...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Commode
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Commode

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Commode

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H 36.25 in W 49.75 in D 22.75 in

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Commode

Located in Sheffield, MA

This Empire period commode from the reign of Napoleon I, with exterior of book matched mahogany veneer displaying the beauty of the the fine craftsmanship of that time.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Jacob et Son Temp (Jacob and His Times) by Michel Beurdeley, First Edition
Jacob et Son Temp (Jacob and His Times) by Michel Beurdeley, First Edition

Jacob et Son Temp (Jacob and His Times) by Michel Beurdeley, First Edition

By Michel Beurdeley

Located in valatie, NY

In 1785 Jacob produced the first mahogany chairs à l'anglaise and in his later years had to come out of retirement to keep up with the demand for his furniture for Napoleon's residen...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Books

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Paper

'Book Sets' 16 Volumes, Hazlitt, Junot & Bouurrienne, The Lie of Napoleon
'Book Sets' 16 Volumes, Hazlitt, Junot & Bouurrienne, The Lie of Napoleon

'Book Sets' 16 Volumes, Hazlitt, Junot & Bouurrienne, The Lie of Napoleon

Located in New York, NY

16 Volumes. Hazlitt, Junot & Bourrienne. The Lie of Napoleon. Edition Deluxe. Limited to 1080 copies, this is #675. Bound in 3/4 red morocco, marbled boards. Marbled endpapers, top e...

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20th Century British Books

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Leather

'Book Sets' 6 Volumes, Gourgaud, Montholom, O'Meara, Memoirs of Napoleon
'Book Sets' 6 Volumes, Gourgaud, Montholom, O'Meara, Memoirs of Napoleon

'Book Sets' 6 Volumes, Gourgaud, Montholom, O'Meara, Memoirs of Napoleon

Located in New York, NY

6 Volumes. Gourgaud, Montholom, O'Meara. Memoirs of the History of France During the Reign of Napoleon. Dictated by the Emperor at Saint Helena to the generals who shared his captivi...

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Antique 19th Century British Books

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Leather

French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s
French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s

French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful Napoleon III Book Press made of forged iron painted in rust/red tones with intricate carvings of scrolls and floral motifs.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III More Furniture and Collect...

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Wrought Iron

Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column
Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column

Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A rare and elaborately carved ivory Napoleonic column needle holder, dating from the last half 19th century, in four detachable tiers, the first and lower tier consisting of a ring o...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

French Napoleon III Period Iron Book Press, 1870s
French Napoleon III Period Iron Book Press, 1870s

French Napoleon III Period Iron Book Press, 1870s

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful book press from the Napoleon III Period made by the Papeterie Generale in Lyon France.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Books

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Iron

Napoleon III Style Stacked Wooden Book Side Table
Napoleon III Style Stacked Wooden Book Side Table

Napoleon III Style Stacked Wooden Book Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A delightful little side table comprised of painted wooden stacked books. Versatile and fun!

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Vintage 1910s French Side Tables

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Wood

The Red Napoleon
The Red Napoleon

Harold von SchmidtThe Red Napoleon, 1929

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H 35.5 in W 35.5 in D 1 in

The Red Napoleon

By Harold von Schmidt

Located in Minneapolis, MN

In this beautiful, large, and deeply captivating oil on canvas by Harold Von Schmidt, the artist seizes upon the love story and heroism of the Soviet female seen, while underplaying ...

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1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Located in LA, CA

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Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...

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A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

Located in Queens, NY

Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...

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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955

Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner

Located in New York, NY

A Caviúna record player produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, with designs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This record player has two hanging doors that ...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Hardwood

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

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2010s Italian Medieval Games

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Marble, Sterling Silver

Monumental Antique Islamic Ottoman Safavid Astrological Astrolabe on Stand 1720
Monumental Antique Islamic Ottoman Safavid Astrological Astrolabe on Stand 1720

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Located in Portland, OR

An incredibly rare 18th Century monumental palace size Ottoman Islamic astrolabe on an easel stand, Turkey, circa 1720. This rare palace size Astrolabe on stand is in two sections, t...

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Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
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Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...

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Wood Low-Relief Depicting a Werewolf and Saint George
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$177,428

H 38.59 in W 37.8 in D 3.94 in

Wood Low-Relief Depicting a Werewolf and Saint George

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Exceptional polychrome wood low-relief depicting a werewolf and saint george after a woodcut by lucas cranach (“DER WERWOLF” 1512) Provenance : collection Brimo de Laroussihle colle...

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Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.

Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...

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Portrait de Femme - Berthe Poret, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1863, Signed
Portrait de Femme - Berthe Poret, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1863, Signed

Portrait de Femme - Berthe Poret, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1863, Signed

By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...

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Canvas, Oil

Unique and Magnificent Jewel Encrusted Automaton Watch by Audemars Piguet
Unique and Magnificent Jewel Encrusted Automaton Watch by Audemars Piguet

Unique and Magnificent Jewel Encrusted Automaton Watch by Audemars Piguet

By Audemars Piguet

Located in London, GB

Unique and magnificent jewel encrusted automaton watch by Audemars Piguet Swiss, 2002 Measures: Height 8.5cm, width 6cm, depth 2cm This spectacular watch is by Audemars Piguet. ...

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19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

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Liddicoatite Tourmaline, Madagascar

Liddicoatite Tourmaline, Madagascar

$295,000

H 6.5 in W 4.49 in D 4.49 in

Liddicoatite Tourmaline, Madagascar

Located in New York, NY

Liddicoatite, Tourmaline Anjanbonoina, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 16.5 cm tall x 11.4 cm diameter Liddicoatite is an uncommon form of tourmaline. It was first discovered in Mada...

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Placido Zuloaga, an Extremely Rare Spanish Gold and Silver Damascened Frame
Placido Zuloaga, an Extremely Rare Spanish Gold and Silver Damascened Frame

Placido Zuloaga, an Extremely Rare Spanish Gold and Silver Damascened Frame

By Plácido Zuloaga 1

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Placido Zuloaga, An extremely rare Spanish gold and silver damascened window frame, in the Alhambra / Islamic taste, circa 1880. The interior is lined and fitted with an orientalist...

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Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen
Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen

Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This curved sword has a blued steel German blade with an ivory cross-hatched grip bearing silver and gilt mounts in the form of a lion’s head and mane. The grip is mounted with an ov...

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Antique Early 1800s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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