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Miniature Example Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Miniature Example Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Miniature Example Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Located in Huntington, NY

Cabinet makers sample.

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Examples

Materials

Mahogany

Example of Doric Proportion - Lithograph - 1862

Example of Doric Proportion - Lithograph - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

Example of Doric Proportion is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862.

Category

1860s Modern Antique Examples

Materials

Lithograph

An example of Scherenschitte, “scissor cuts”. Italy, circa 1870.
An example of Scherenschitte, “scissor cuts”. Italy, circa 1870.

An example of Scherenschitte, “scissor cuts”. Italy, circa 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

A token of love from a mysterious admirer of Rachelina. An extraordinary example of Scherenschitte, which in German means "scissor cuts," the art of paper cutting.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Examples

Materials

Wood, Paper

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort
A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th-century burr elm and metal strap mounted coffre fort made in China for the export market. The metal work with some finely engraved details, the lid opens to reveal several c...

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Examples

Materials

Elm

Antique Wicker Fireside Log Basket This is an excellent example
Antique Wicker Fireside Log Basket This is an excellent example

Antique Wicker Fireside Log Basket This is an excellent example

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique Wicker Fireside Log Basket This is an excellent example of a waisted woven basket and it is in remarkably good condition for its age, the basket is very clean inside and out...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Examples

Materials

Wicker

6th-9thC Chinese Bronze Tang Buddha of Compassion. Fine Example
6th-9thC Chinese Bronze Tang Buddha of Compassion. Fine Example

6th-9thC Chinese Bronze Tang Buddha of Compassion. Fine Example

Located in Ukiah, CA

This elegant 6th–9th century Chinese bronze Bodhisattva of Compassion, dating to the Tang dynasty, is a beautifully refined example distinguished by its superb facial expression and ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Examples

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wicker Waste Paper Basket  This is an excellent example
Antique Wicker Waste Paper Basket  This is an excellent example

Antique Wicker Waste Paper Basket This is an excellent example

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique Wicker Waste Paper Basket This is an excellent example and in remarkably good condition for its age, the basket is very clean inside and out would make a good storage piece ...

Category

19th Century Country Antique Examples

Materials

Willow

Unusual Example of Design for a Chaise-Longue, France, 1900
Unusual Example of Design for a Chaise-Longue, France, 1900

Unusual Example of Design for a Chaise-Longue, France, 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Very rare and unusual example of design for a chaise-longue. The structure is made out of curved iron.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Examples

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fine Large Example Of A Kingwood Oyster Veneer Coffre Fort
Fine Large Example Of A Kingwood Oyster Veneer Coffre Fort

Fine Large Example Of A Kingwood Oyster Veneer Coffre Fort

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A superb early 18th century kingwood oyster veneered coffre fort with fine gilt brass metal work, the fall front opens to reveal three drawers and three hidden compartments. Lovely c...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Examples

Materials

Brass

Catalogue of the Charles of London Collection of Notable Examples c1922
Catalogue of the Charles of London Collection of Notable Examples c1922

Catalogue of the Charles of London Collection of Notable Examples c1922

Located in valatie, NY

Catalogue of the Charles of London Collection of Notable Examples of Early English and Other Furniture, Choice Needlework and Textiles and Exceptional Sets of Rare Renaissance Tapest...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Examples

Materials

Paper

Set Of Seven Late Victorian Painted Tole Examples Of Coronets
Set Of Seven Late Victorian Painted Tole Examples Of Coronets

Set Of Seven Late Victorian Painted Tole Examples Of Coronets

Located in Essex, MA

With stamp on reverse of J&J King St Andrews. Norwich. Showing a variety of crowns including ducal etc.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Examples

Materials

Tin

15thC Northern Thai Stucco Buddha- fine example- perfect condition - 10260
15thC Northern Thai Stucco Buddha- fine example- perfect condition - 10260

15thC Northern Thai Stucco Buddha- fine example- perfect condition - 10260

Located in Ukiah, CA

15thC Northern Thai stucco Buddha from a high-level Buddhist temple complex. Based on the superb condition of this delicate material it is likely from an inside part of a temple comp...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Examples

Materials

Terracotta

18thC Tibetan Protective Deity in Cast Bronze, Very Fine and Large Example
18thC Tibetan Protective Deity in Cast Bronze, Very Fine and Large Example

18thC Tibetan Protective Deity in Cast Bronze, Very Fine and Large Example

Located in Ukiah, CA

18th Century Tibetan Bronze Protective Deity — Exceptional Large Example. This superb 18th Century Tibetan bronze protective deity is one of the finest and largest examples of its ty...

Category

18th Century Tibetan Antique Examples

Materials

Bronze

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

Located in Huntington, NY

This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Examples

Materials

Mahogany

Le Corbusier, Cité de Refuge Writing Table, original example, France circa 1930
Le Corbusier, Cité de Refuge Writing Table, original example, France circa 1930

Le Corbusier, Cité de Refuge Writing Table, original example, France circa 1930

By Le Corbusier

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Le Corbusier Table from Cité de Refuge de l'Armée du Salut, Paris enamelled steel, painted plywood frame, linoleum writing surface painted letter R to underside 74cm high, 111cm wide...

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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Examples

Materials

Steel

Large Vintage Hand Blown Glass Fishing Float  A good Example, hand blown
Large Vintage Hand Blown Glass Fishing Float  A good Example, hand blown

Large Vintage Hand Blown Glass Fishing Float A good Example, hand blown

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Vintage Hand Blown Glass Fishing Float A good Example, hand blown with a large pontil and hand knotted hemp rope net, in good antique condition The float is 12” in diameter an...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Examples

Materials

Blown Glass

16th Century Thai Life Size Stone Buddha Head-Superb Ayuthaya Example
16th Century Thai Life Size Stone Buddha Head-Superb Ayuthaya Example

16th Century Thai Life Size Stone Buddha Head-Superb Ayuthaya Example

Located in Ukiah, CA

Life-size 16th century Thai stone head. The face is absolutely classic for this type--powerful, kind, and calm. The condition is very good, as can be seen in the photos. Large Buddha...

Category

16th Century Thai Antique Examples

Materials

Stone

A Rare Example 19th Century, Empire, Regency Card Table, With Reversible Top
A Rare Example 19th Century, Empire, Regency Card Table, With Reversible Top

A Rare Example 19th Century, Empire, Regency Card Table, With Reversible Top

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare Example 19th Century, Empire, Regency Card Table, With A Reversible Top Featuring An Embossed Brass Banding & Brass Dice Bowls With A Reversible Table Top Featuring An Em...

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19th Century Regency Antique Examples

Materials

Brass

Antique French Samson Porcelain After Chinese Example Planter Ormulu Verte, 19 C
Antique French Samson Porcelain After Chinese Example Planter Ormulu Verte, 19 C

Antique French Samson Porcelain After Chinese Example Planter Ormulu Verte, 19 C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

After Chinese Famille Verte example. Oval porcelain planter with polychrome and gilded enamel decoration of flowers and trendy birds.

Category

19th Century European Antique Examples

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample
19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample

19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample

Located in Huntington, NY

An early 19th century mahogany tilt-top tripod table Mini, salesman or example sample. With tilt-top, tripod base.

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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Examples

Materials

Mahogany

Suffragette Plate, "Deeds Not Words" & "Votes for Women", The Only Known Example
Suffragette Plate, "Deeds Not Words" & "Votes for Women", The Only Known Example

Suffragette Plate, "Deeds Not Words" & "Votes for Women", The Only Known Example

Located in York County, PA

ENGLISH PORCELAIN SUFFRAGETTE PLATE WITH "DEEDS, NOT WORDS" AND "VOTES FOR WOMEN" SLOGANS, ONE-OF-A-KIND AMONG KNOWN EXAMPLES, CA 1905-1918 English porcelain plate, made for the Wo...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Examples

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare Example of a Tuscan Carved Walnut ‘Bracciale’ used for ‘Pallone Col Bracc
A Rare Example of a Tuscan Carved Walnut ‘Bracciale’ used for ‘Pallone Col Bracc

A Rare Example of a Tuscan Carved Walnut ‘Bracciale’ used for ‘Pallone Col Bracc

Located in London, GB

Provenance: Ex Private Italian collection Ex Private European collection See: for other examples, Finch and Co item no. 73, catalogue number 16, 2010, item no. 42, catalogue number ...

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Examples

Materials

Iron

Faraday & Sons Brass Pair of Table Lamp Cirrca 1900 Early Example of Cast Brass
Faraday & Sons Brass Pair of Table Lamp Cirrca 1900 Early Example of Cast Brass

Faraday & Sons Brass Pair of Table Lamp Cirrca 1900 Early Example of Cast Brass

By Faraday & Son

Located in London, GB

These are a pair of Faraday & Sons rise and fall table lamps. They have a central brass column on which the shade can be adjusted up or down. (see photos) The shades are not the...

Category

1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Examples

Materials

Brass

Fine Example of a Style of Louis XV Writing Desk by Paul Sormani
Fine Example of a Style of Louis XV Writing Desk by Paul Sormani

Fine Example of a Style of Louis XV Writing Desk by Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

A very Fine Writing Desk by Paul Sormani Lovely Gilt Bronze Mounted It Revives Famous XV period C1880s Stamped P.Sormani on Lock

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Examples

Materials

Bronze

One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-
One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-

One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-

Located in Winter Springs, FL

One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-1860’s) we have owned.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Examples

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example
Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example

Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1760 Fruitwood hand carved side chair A good looking and well-made piece, the timber patina is to die for, you only g...

Category

Late 18th Century British Jacobean Antique Examples

Materials

Fruitwood

Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920
Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920

Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

If you are looking for a good quality and great condition pendant then this striking example could be the one or you. This practical size alabaster shade comes with a hand crafted an...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Examples

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Very nice set of 4 small serving dishes in Kakiemon style. After example of Japa
Very nice set of 4 small serving dishes in Kakiemon style. After example of Japa

Very nice set of 4 small serving dishes in Kakiemon style. After example of Japa

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice set of 4 small serving dishes in Kakiemon style. After example of Japanese Kakiemon pieces. Country of origin; Germany Factory: Meissen Condition some frits to base rim an...

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Early 18th Century German Antique Examples

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Black Oversize Swedish Dala Horse
Rare Black Oversize Swedish Dala Horse

Rare Black Oversize Swedish Dala Horse

Located in Highland, IN

The smaller 7 inch high example is shown for scale. 15.25"h X 4.5"w X 14"d

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Examples

Materials

Wood

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Rare Pulegoso Candlestick, Italy, circa 1930
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Rare Pulegoso Candlestick, Italy, circa 1930

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Rare Pulegoso Candlestick, Italy, circa 1930

By Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Sharon, CT

Literature: 'Gli Artisti di Venini', Fondazione Georgio Cini, pg. 68 illustrates examples from the series.

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Examples

Materials

Glass

Large Stone Mayan Hacha Head on Stand
Large Stone Mayan Hacha Head on Stand

Large Stone Mayan Hacha Head on Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

Brilliant Mayan Hacha, Veracruz, Mexico, circa 550 - 800 AD. A beautiful example of carved stone, depicting a male warrior facial silhouette with grimaced glare.

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Examples

Materials

Limestone

Neolithic Polished Stone Adze Head, Papua New Guinea
Neolithic Polished Stone Adze Head, Papua New Guinea

Neolithic Polished Stone Adze Head, Papua New Guinea

Located in Ottawa, CA

Stunning Neolithic period polished stone adze head with the most stunning tone to the stone, varying from green to soft yellow and deep brown. A beautiful example with a still sharpe...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Papua New Guinean Archaistic Antique Examples

Materials

Stone

Antique Folk Shellwork Anchor Plaque in the Sailor's Love Tradition
Antique Folk Shellwork Anchor Plaque in the Sailor's Love Tradition

Antique Folk Shellwork Anchor Plaque in the Sailor's Love Tradition

Located in Nottingham, GB

Handcrafted as a sentimental love token, this unusual example combines maritime symbolism with romantic folk art appeal.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Examples

Materials

Shell

Green Stone Olmec Maskette on Stand
Green Stone Olmec Maskette on Stand

Green Stone Olmec Maskette on Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

A beautiful example with lovely proportionality and almost swollen features.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Examples

Materials

Stone

Mezcala M-22 Black Serpentine Stone Figure
Mezcala M-22 Black Serpentine Stone Figure

Mezcala M-22 Black Serpentine Stone Figure

Located in Ottawa, CA

An incredible and rare example of a Mezcala figure from the state of Guerrero, Mexico, carved of a black serpentine stone, circa 300 BCE.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Examples

Materials

Stone

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1900
Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1900

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Novelty 20th Century solid silver wager / marriage cup, the cups design inspired by the early 16th century German example, modelled as a female figure supporting over her head a smal...

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Antique Examples

Materials

Silver

Victorian Fruitwood Haberdashery Chest of Drawers
Victorian Fruitwood Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

Victorian Fruitwood Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A super example of a Victorian English fruitwood chest of drawers.

Category

19th Century English Antique Examples

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1911
Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1911

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1911

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Novelty 20th Century solid silver wager / marriage cup, the cups design inspired by the early 16th century German example, modelled as a female figure supporting over her head a smal...

Category

1910s Dutch Antique Examples

Materials

Silver

Iron Age Celtic Torc on Bust Stand
Iron Age Celtic Torc on Bust Stand

Iron Age Celtic Torc on Bust Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

The celts were masters of metalwork and this piece is certainly a great example of such.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Romanian Archaistic Antique Examples

Materials

Bronze

19thC Monumental Dry Scraped French Bank of Pine Drawers
19thC Monumental Dry Scraped French Bank of Pine Drawers

19thC Monumental Dry Scraped French Bank of Pine Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC Monumental Dry Scraped French Bank of Pine Drawers sku 1278R An exceptional example W275 x D57 x H98 cm Weight 143Kg

Category

19th Century Antique Examples

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Zinc Tower Clock
19th Century French Zinc Tower Clock

19th Century French Zinc Tower Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderful example of a 19th Century French tower / turre clock sourced from the South of France. 

Category

19th Century French Antique Examples

Materials

Zinc

Late 19th Century, English, Wrought Iron Lawn Bench on Wheels
Late 19th Century, English, Wrought Iron Lawn Bench on Wheels

Late 19th Century, English, Wrought Iron Lawn Bench on Wheels

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Excellent, Authentic example of English Country House Garden Antique.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Examples

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Elm Farmhouse Table
19th Century French Elm Farmhouse Table

19th Century French Elm Farmhouse Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stunning example of a mid-19th Century French elm farmhouse table.

Category

19th Century French Antique Examples

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century French Elm Farmhouse Table
Late 19th Century French Elm Farmhouse Table

Late 19th Century French Elm Farmhouse Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A great example of a late 19th Century French elm farmhouse table.

Category

19th Century French Antique Examples

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Three Drawer Dresser Base
19th Century French Three Drawer Dresser Base

19th Century French Three Drawer Dresser Base

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fabulous example of a mid 19th Century French ash and cherrywood dresser base, server or console table.

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19th Century French Antique Examples

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Empire Birds Eye Maple Gueridon
19th Century French Empire Birds Eye Maple Gueridon

19th Century French Empire Birds Eye Maple Gueridon

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French Empire gueridon. This is a rare example in birds eye maple with marble top and fine detailed work.

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19th Century French Antique Examples

Materials

Marble

Large Attic Blackware Vessel with Double Lug Handle
Large Attic Blackware Vessel with Double Lug Handle

Large Attic Blackware Vessel with Double Lug Handle

Located in Ottawa, CA

A truly incredible example of Attic blackware pottery, made in Athens, Greece circa 500 BCE.

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Examples

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table
Large 19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table

Large 19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Great example of a large late 19th Century French oak farmhouse table.

Category

19th Century French Antique Examples

Materials

Oak

Cherrywood farmhouse table 2.3 m
Cherrywood farmhouse table 2.3 m

Cherrywood farmhouse table 2.3 m

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Lovely example of a mid 19th century cherrywood Farmhouse table from the Normandy region French circa 1860’s , with a single drawer to one end , having been cleaned and wax polishe...

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1860s French Antique Examples

Materials

Cherry

Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls
Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls

Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The mounts vary from simple to more decorative examples, with hinged covers and, in some cases, engraved or inset details.

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Examples

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Gueridon
19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Gueridon

19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Gueridon

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fine example of a 19th Century French Empire flame mahogany gueridon.

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19th Century French Antique Examples

Materials

Marble

A rare and unusual European Bronze Tobacco Jar
A rare and unusual European Bronze Tobacco Jar

A rare and unusual European Bronze Tobacco Jar

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual European Bronze Tobacco Jar modelled as a Walrus Circa 1870 . This example reflects the fascination with Arctic Exploration at that time. 18cm by 14cm by 18cm

Category

19th Century Antique Examples

Materials

Brass

Heals Antique Side Table
Heals Antique Side Table

Heals Antique Side Table

Located in Glasgow, GB

This piece has Japanese influences and is a fine example of Heals Victorian craftsmanship.

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Late 19th Century British Japonisme Antique Examples

Materials

Walnut

Prêtre Sideboard / Dressing Table, 3 M Long
Prêtre Sideboard / Dressing Table, 3 M Long

Prêtre Sideboard / Dressing Table, 3 M Long

Located in Beaune, FR

A beautiful, high-quality piece, a fine example of 19th-century French craftsmanship. This piece features four doors and is in good condition.

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19th Century French Colonial Revival Antique Examples

Materials

Oak

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