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19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint
19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint

19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century most rare and unusual original painted miniature bible box with original painted surface and gilding.

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19th Century American Country Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique 18th Century Dutch Leatherbound Family Bible Old & New Testament
Rare Antique 18th Century Dutch Leatherbound Family Bible Old & New Testament

Rare Antique 18th Century Dutch Leatherbound Family Bible Old & New Testament

Located in Dayton, OH

An 18th Century Dutch Folio Bible With New & Old Testament. Features a thick leather bound exterior with tooled leather, brass clasps and bracket. Often referred to as a "Keur...

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18th Century Dutch Rare Antique Bibles

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Leather, Paper

Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand
Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand

Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and sculptural, Arts & Crafts era, church bible or book stand. This late 1800s bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good condition. The stunning overal...

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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Bible Map of Southern Europe by A. Schut, 1743
Rare Antique Bible Map of Southern Europe by A. Schut, 1743

Rare Antique Bible Map of Southern Europe by A. Schut, 1743

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map of the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe, illustrating the voyage of St. Paul to Rome. This map originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oud...

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Mid-18th Century Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Paper

Victorian Iron and Oak Music / Book Stand
Victorian Iron and Oak Music / Book Stand

Victorian Iron and Oak Music / Book Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A book or sheet music can be displayed beautifully on this rather rare hand crafted stand. Great for displaying a rare book or bible in a library or office.

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Mid-19th Century Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Wrought Iron

The Resurrection
The Resurrection

The Resurrection

Located in Middletown, NY

A rare and beautiful 18th century bible illustration by a female artist.

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18th Century Italian School Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving

Antique French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry Signed Bibus
Antique French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry Signed Bibus

Antique French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry Signed Bibus

By Paul Sormani

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning, rare fine quality French gilt bronze mounted Kingwood marquetry bibus (miniature bibliothèque).

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

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Early 18th Century Rare Oak Bible Box, circa 1735
Early 18th Century Rare Oak Bible Box, circa 1735

Early 18th Century Rare Oak Bible Box, circa 1735

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H 5.91 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in

Early 18th Century Rare Oak Bible Box, circa 1735

Located in Werkendam, NL

Fine well-provenanced early 18th century rare museum piece: an oak bible box with serpentine front.

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1730s Dutch Louis XIII Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Brass

Johannes spreeckt, Nd ick sach eenen engel vliegen … Apoc 14.6

Johannes spreeckt, Nd ick sach eenen engel vliegen … Apoc 14.6

By Pieter van der Borcht

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Engraved title and 100 engravings by van der Borcht, text. The rare Barrefeldt illustrated Bible of the religious group: Second House of Love.

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1650s Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Engraving

Casta placent superis. Daniel 13.7.

Casta placent superis. Daniel 13.7.

By Pieter van der Borcht

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Engraved title and 100 engravings by van der Borcht, text. The rare Barrefeldt illustrated Bible of the religious group: Second House of Love.

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1650s Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Engraving

Vox clamantis in deserto. Marc. I vers 3.

Vox clamantis in deserto. Marc. I vers 3.

By Pieter van der Borcht

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Engraved title and 100 engravings by van der Borcht, text. The rare Barrefeldt illustrated Bible of the religious group: Second House of Love.

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1650s Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Engraving

Ab integritate securitas. Daniel 14.30.

Ab integritate securitas. Daniel 14.30.

By Pieter van der Borcht

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Engraved title and 100 engravings by van der Borcht, text. The rare Barrefeldt illustrated Bible of the religious group: Second House of Love.

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1650s Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Engraving

Rare English Hand Carved Bible Box Side Table, circa 1690
Rare English Hand Carved Bible Box Side Table, circa 1690

Rare English Hand Carved Bible Box Side Table, circa 1690

Located in London, GB

A wonderfully carved late 17th century hand carved side table, this highly decorative and unique piece of furniture made from a 17th century bible box, the square detailed legs would...

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1690s British Gothic Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Oak

18th Century Early American Hand Carved Walnut Bible Box, circa 1763
18th Century Early American Hand Carved Walnut Bible Box, circa 1763

18th Century Early American Hand Carved Walnut Bible Box, circa 1763

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th century carved walnut bible box, circa 1763 Rare 18th century bible box that originally belonged to "JD".

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Mid-18th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Walnut

1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book
1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book

1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book

Located in Van Nuys, CA

There are several full-page woodcut illustrations throughout and it has 876 numbered pages. Bibles and other rare and precious books would often be chained to prevent them from goin...

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved Walnut Adjustable Lectern Music Stand with Lyre Motif
19th Century French Carved Walnut Adjustable Lectern Music Stand with Lyre Motif

19th Century French Carved Walnut Adjustable Lectern Music Stand with Lyre Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this beautifully embellished book stand in a living room, study or den to display a rare book, a old Bible or a piece of music. Measures: 16" W x 15" D x 48" H.  

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Late 19th Century French Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Walnut

19th-Century English Mahogany Music Stand on Wheels with Pierced Lyre Motif
19th-Century English Mahogany Music Stand on Wheels with Pierced Lyre Motif

19th-Century English Mahogany Music Stand on Wheels with Pierced Lyre Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this beautifully embellished book stand in a living room, study or music room to display a rare book, an old Bible or a sheet of music. Measures: 18”W x 11”D x Shortest 46.5”H ...

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Late 19th Century English Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Church Altar Bible Stand w. Four Evangelists Symbols
Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Church Altar Bible Stand w. Four Evangelists Symbols

Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Church Altar Bible Stand w. Four Evangelists Symbols

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning 19th century Gothic church bible stand with evangelist cloisonné symbols. This rare, late 1800s, gilt bronze bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good ...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Oak Eagle Sculpture Church Bible Stand or Saint John Lectern
Antique Hand Carved Oak Eagle Sculpture Church Bible Stand or Saint John Lectern

Antique Hand Carved Oak Eagle Sculpture Church Bible Stand or Saint John Lectern

Located in Lisse, NL

For the collectors of rare and stylish church antiques we are also offering this remarkable bible stand.

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Oak

Antique & Rare, Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Floor Lectern / Bible and Book Stand
Antique & Rare, Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Floor Lectern / Bible and Book Stand

Antique & Rare, Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Floor Lectern / Bible and Book Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

With the rubust, symmetrical and highly decorative tripod base, this rare antique not only stands strong and firm, it also is a real joy to look at.

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand with Symbols of the Four Evangelists
Rare Antique Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand with Symbols of the Four Evangelists

Rare Antique Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand with Symbols of the Four Evangelists

Located in Lisse, NL

One of a kind and fully adjustable, church book stand. This unique and hand carved antique Gothic Revival bible stand is of museum quality and condition. All handcrafted out of so...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand Religious Church Book Stand
Antique Dutch Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand Religious Church Book Stand

Antique Dutch Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand Religious Church Book Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

The letters IHS refer to the first three letters of the name of Jesus in the ancient Greek alfabet. This rare church bible stand is in the best possible condition.

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Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

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Oak

Gothic Revival Extremely Detailed Gilt Brass & Bronze Church Altar Missal Stand
Gothic Revival Extremely Detailed Gilt Brass & Bronze Church Altar Missal Stand

Gothic Revival Extremely Detailed Gilt Brass & Bronze Church Altar Missal Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning 19th century Gothic church bible or missal stand with 'gemstones'. This rare, late 1800s, gilt bronze bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good conditi...

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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Rare Mother-of-Pearl Decorated Reliquary Coffer, Jerusalem, 18th Century
Rare Mother-of-Pearl Decorated Reliquary Coffer, Jerusalem, 18th Century

Rare Mother-of-Pearl Decorated Reliquary Coffer, Jerusalem, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

A very rare 18th century Jerusalem Bible chest or Reliquary chest, the mother-of-pearl veneer highly decorated with various Biblical scenes, all set on an olivewood, the interior is ...

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Late 18th Century Israeli Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-Victoriana 15 Karat Gold Bible Locket
Mid-Victoriana 15 Karat Gold Bible Locket

Mid-Victoriana 15 Karat Gold Bible Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A rare and beautiful antique Bible locket dating from the mid Victorian Era.

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19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

15k Gold

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Antique Renaissance Revival Wall Coat Rack w Lion Sculptures & Bronze Hooks
Antique Renaissance Revival Wall Coat Rack w Lion Sculptures & Bronze Hooks

Antique Renaissance Revival Wall Coat Rack w Lion Sculptures & Bronze Hooks

Located in Lisse, NL

Very well sculptural coat rack with stylish and sturdy bronze hooks. This antique and practical size antique Dutch coat rack is special and desirable for a number of reasons. First ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Bibles

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Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Brass

Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette

Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette

Located in Lisse, NL

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 loo...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning religious wall panel in thick relief with strong hook for easy mounting. For the collectors of stunning antique church relics we are also offering this marvelously hand car...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Riva Aquarama Hardwood Runabout Speed Boat Model Display Case 40"
Vintage Riva Aquarama Hardwood Runabout Speed Boat Model Display Case 40"

Vintage Riva Aquarama Hardwood Runabout Speed Boat Model Display Case 40"

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

H 15.5 in W 39.5 in D 15 in

Vintage Riva Aquarama Hardwood Runabout Speed Boat Model Display Case 40"

Located in Dayton, OH

Beautifully crafted wooden speedboat model inspired by the iconic Riva Aquarama, one of the most celebrated classic Italian runabouts. This model captures the elegance and craftsmans...

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Late 20th Century Modern Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Plexiglass, Hardwood

Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880
Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880

Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end antique crystal vase made by Baccarat. The vase in green opaline and gold net decorated with a snake in white and gold encircling the neck. Dimensions...

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1810s French Napoleon III Rare Antique Bibles

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Crystal

Antique Carved Meerschaum Lady & Bird Sterling Silver Collar Pipe
Antique Carved Meerschaum Lady & Bird Sterling Silver Collar Pipe

Antique Carved Meerschaum Lady & Bird Sterling Silver Collar Pipe

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique carved meerschaum pipe featuring a detailed female figure kissing a bird and sterling silver collar. Includes original leather felt lined case. Circa 1928. Echt Naturmeers...

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1920s British Edwardian Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Clay

Antique German Bible 1738 Martin Luther Old and New Testament European Germany
Antique German Bible 1738 Martin Luther Old and New Testament European Germany

Antique German Bible 1738 Martin Luther Old and New Testament European Germany

Located in Greer, SC

Collectible antique German Luther Bible, also known as " Lutherbibel " in Germany. The Lutherbibel is a German translation by the Protestant reformer Martin Luther, a New Testament t...

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Mid-18th Century German Other Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible
Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible

Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible

$28,417Sale Price|25% Off

H 13 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in

Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible

By Henry Moret

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

Publisher: Daniel Vervliet and Hendrik Swingen for Jan I Moretus & Jan I van Keerberghen Place / Date: Antwerp, 1599 Biblia sacra. Dat is de geheele heylighe schrifture bed...

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16th Century Belgian Baroque Rare Antique Bibles

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Wood, Paper

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$17,715Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Carrara Marble

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

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2010s Italian Other Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti, Walnut Wood, Vintage 1970s
Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti, Walnut Wood, Vintage 1970s

Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti, Walnut Wood, Vintage 1970s

$1,472Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.96 in W 12.99 in D 8.66 in

Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti, Walnut Wood, Vintage 1970s

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

A stunning 1960s original playing cards box designed by the legendary Italian artist Piero Fornasetti, crafted in walnut wood. This exceptional piece showcases Fornasetti's iconic ae...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Empire Style Mahogany Marquetry and Ormolu Mount Galleried Coffee Table
French Empire Style Mahogany Marquetry and Ormolu Mount Galleried Coffee Table

French Empire Style Mahogany Marquetry and Ormolu Mount Galleried Coffee Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An elegant French Empire round coffee table has beautiful inlaid marquetry with legs of classical caryatids with brass heads and feet. Inlaid marquetry of walnut, satinwood, tulipwo...

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Mid-20th Century Empire Revival Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope Looking Glass Photo Magnifier
Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope Looking Glass Photo Magnifier

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope Looking Glass Photo Magnifier

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope, made in Paris. This exquisite Napoleon III period graphoscope is a beautifully crafted magnifying device from the mid-to-late 19th ...

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19th Century French Victorian Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Vintage Yahyali Kayseri Runner Rug Central Anatolia Old Turkish Wool Carpet
Vintage Yahyali Kayseri Runner Rug Central Anatolia Old Turkish Wool Carpet

Vintage Yahyali Kayseri Runner Rug Central Anatolia Old Turkish Wool Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This vintage Yahyali runner from the Kayseri region of Central Anatolia presents a bold and expressive example of Anatolian village weaving. The composition is defined by a vertical ...

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1980s Turkish Oushak Rare Antique Bibles

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

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Find a variety of rare antique bibles available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare antique bibles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paper. Rare antique bibles have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rare antique bibles to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Art Deco rare antique bibles are of considerable interest. Many rare antique bibles are appealing in their simplicity, but Giovanni Ottaviani, Mr. King and Sinke & Van Tongeren produced popular rare antique bibles that are worth a look.

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Prices for rare antique bibles start at $325 and top out at $280,000 with the average selling for $3,197.