Antique Curiosities

For an "amateur" of curiosities.

Very nice curiosity, United Kingdom 19th century, made of walnut.

Beautifully Mounted on a Custom Lucite Base. Spectacular Curiosity.

For collectors, esthete, lovers of amazing pieces of curiosity, these skulls are made one by one and are all unique because the french artist uses the technical of lost wax.

A fine Victorian silver and enamel scent flask of conical form with bulbous screw off silver lid, the body with enameled decoration depicting violets. By George Ward, Chester, 189...

A wonderful Etruscan bronze mirror from the 2nd to 3rd century B.C., depicting two gods. Obverse: Blue-green patina, bronze revealed in places. Reverse: blue-green patina. In the t...

Late 19th century gold and silver ornament for saddles, mounted on an iron base. These are known also as vestments and they were used during religious processions to adorn the horses.

Murano glass walking stick, in all kind of colors, was hanging on the wall during the war, when a son was to the front. They broke it when he didn't fall and came home.

English polished cast iron scale with traces of original dark green paint having the makers name J. Dutton in gold paint. The base is of a classical influenced design. The tray with ...

Gigantic 176 kilos siderite meteorite, octahedrite classified IAB. Meteorites known as Campo del Cielo are composed almost exclusively of iron and nickel. Campo del Cielo is a grou...

A beautifully made Anglo-Indian cabinet, probably for spices. Nicely proportioned and handsome in it's design.

Rare Victorian Scottish banded or cairngorm agate, sterling silver ceremonial baton or swagger stick, circa 1890-1910. The impressive lightly-flaring stick-form steel baton mounte...

An 18th century framed document with wax seals from France. Stamped on the reverse with authenticity markings.

A lovely Chinese harbor scene diorama. Watercolor painted paper background with applied very fine hand-carved cork buildings trees boats and bridges. The interior frame is hand dyed...

Messenger cabinet 18th century, France, amaranth and kingwood. Inlaid butterfly wings and topped with fermented handles and golden brass.

Early 19th century late Gustavian pedestal.

Art Nouveau in taste this wonderful cabinet reminds me of something you would see in the Hearst Castle in a study stuffed with opulent items containing. Objects of Vertue. The shap...

A group of six solid Treen Milliners hat or wig blocks, 19th century. Please enquire about international shipping costs.   

Cast iron and oak working model of a Victorian window raising mechanism, extensive stenciled text states "patent applied for Dr. I. Buckman, manufactured and sold by M. & J....

Leather Oxford University bookboards, circa 1730, with gold tooled insignia, wired as lamps. Black bases, flex silk cord, Latin pages at lamp top.

18th century wooden wig holder.

Unique pair of polychrome finials, composed of eight parts decorated with flowers, birds, leaves and faces. It was manufactured in Pré d'Auge, Normandie. A similar Item is expose...

An extremely rare tortoiseshell and silver mounted riding whip. England, circa 1720. Measure: Length 31 inches. The tapering grip is octagonal and covered with tortoiseshell, he...

Seven vintage wood shoe molds (shoe lasts). Largest measures: Height 3", length 7.5", width 2.75".

Pair of tole metal mirror back hanging double candleholders.

Large copper and iron handle coal scuttle. Measures: Height over handle: 17" length: 21" depth: 13.5".

Tall 19th century copper pitcher with porcelain handles and a brass pitcher with porcelain handle. Copper: Height: 22.75" diameter: 11". Brass: Height" 11" diameter: 11".

Eastlake mahogany and needlepoint firescreen, the rectangular frame enclosing a needlepoint of vase and flowers.

This finely carved oak item was meant to be attached to the bottom part of a wine barrel. France being a country well known for its wine culture, it is not surprising that artisans w...

Louis XV carved oak four-panel velvet upholstered folding screen with bronze folding assist handle. Measures: Height 72", width 80", depth 1". Each hinged panel width: 19.5".

English taxidermy horse hoof for use as a candlestick. The base fashioned from a horse hoof, the mount is silver plated.    

A collection of eight pairs and a single Lobb & Co. shoe moulds on a display stand. In the middle of the 19th century, John Lobb, a farmer's son, crippled as the result of an ac...

Charming sculpture of a Nubian gilded and silvered. This figure can be an object of presentation for a coral branch or something the unvaluable one.  

Mars and Bellona by Charles Brown (1749-1795). Glass paste Intaglio with frame (brass and green velvet). On the left the signature: C.BROWN INVT. There is the same piece in light ...

Relief map of Old City in Jérusalem. Impressive topographic model of the city and its surroudings hand-painted and decorated plaster casting with "trompe l'œil frame".

1927-1936 Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl were commissioned by the ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) with the interior design of cars. This dustbin was designed by them. It is made o...

Impressive dentist chair, late 19th century cast iron with seat and headrest in velvet. It is adjustable and can be tilted. This model was manufactured by Louis Alexandre Billard, 18...

This is a unique hand-painted double-sided aluminum clock from Belgium that was most likely used as a teaching aid. With its original blue and white paint this is truly an eye catchi...

The French art of handicrafts presented us until, circa 1850 with many admirable, valuable and singular wooden carved nutcrackers. The abundance of nuts in this country drew the imag...

Carved coconuts were originally brought by navigators, explorers who would gather them along their trips in the islands or visiting the prisons. They were exposed in "cabinets de cur...

Carved coconuts were originally brought by navigators, explorers who would gather them along their trips in the islands or visiting the prisons. They were exposed in "cabinets d...

Vintage Wade Irish Whiskey barrel by Royal Victoria Pottery in beautiful teal with gold band detailing and classic scroll work around the label. Dimensions: Height 34cm, width 17c...

Beautiful steal paper knife inlaid with gold leaves, featuring a floral decors and views of Swedish monuments. It was dedicated to Jeanne Defresnes whose name is engraved on one side...

Large Apophyllite and Stilbite Geode, India

Boxwood knife engraved with botanical details on both sides of the blade, Pyrenees, France.

Rattles were very popular music instruments all along the 18th-19th centuries, although they were invented on the middle age. They were used by the merchants to attract folks to thei...

Neapolitan Creche with 20 figures. Naples, Italy, 18th century. Heads in terracotta, hands and legs in carved wood, tow stuffing, wire and original textiles. Measures: 120 x 100 x...

An unusual pair of Victorian clay or ceramic balls originating from Scotland. These balls are regarded as peculiar to Scotland where the chimney's were traditionally swept from th...

Beautiful geode of amethyst crystals on a stand, State of Vera Cruz, Mexico, Measures: Length: 17 cm x width 10 cm x height 6 cm (12 cm with the stand)

One of the finest and most elegant wig cloches to be found, the wig is woven from thin and fine raffia threads into the classic hairdo of the 1920s Flapper period, complete with fing...

A beautiful antique French full-size wax mannequin made by the famous French maker P. Imans, she's from circa 1910-1920, these kind of mannequins were used for showing clothing, hats...

Halisaurus squamate is a kind of marine reptile of the Mosasaurids family and of the Halisaurinae subfamily. He lived 75-65 MA (million years ago).

Zoomorphic shaman mortar, Pre-Columbian art, culture, Chorrera Valdivia, circa 2300 BC, Ecuador. Cubic and rectangular body supported by four feet symbolizing an animal paws. It ...

Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...

Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight 2018, Océano Pacífico Red extra-size starfish! A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...

East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, reminiscent of a Classic sculpture museum. Olot has been a hub for sculpture and rel...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

This 19th Century taxidermy showcase is not merely a historical artifact but a glimpse into the time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in ...

Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. Howeve...

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...

Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...