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Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Decorative Cross with Flower and Butterfly Motif - Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A hand made ornate antique cross featuring intricate floral, butterfly, and leaf motifs. The design showcases a series of raised, textured flowers and leaves arranged symmetrically a...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Newspaper 'Le Petite Jounal', 1897
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century newspaper 'Le Petite Jounal' from France, 1897. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Paper Di...
Category
1890s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
“Ressurrection”, Polychromed Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The relief was probably a door of the Sagrario. The piece follows a customary decoration in the tabernacles of the Renaissance and the Baroque. Compare, for example, with the sevente...
Category
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Wooden Religious Cross Traditional Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious wood wall artwork of a cross. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #1714. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Model Berlin Bear on Wooden Base, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, fixed on a wooden base. This item was bou...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Solid Bronze Antique Jugendstil Wall Sculpture Plaque of a Mourning Female
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning bronze wall plaque with a maker's monogram.
In the earliest years of the 1900s much of the daily life in Europe was overshadowed by the horrors of the first world war. Lo...
Category
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca XVII century.
Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 15x6 cm.
Good condition.
Category
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rare Set of Four Mercury Glass & Plastic Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, the 4 mushrooms with wire are made of plastic and are younger age, this would be a great a...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Solid Brass and Cast Iron Ship’s Porthole
Located in Tilburg, NL
Solid brass and cast iron Ship’s Porthole, early 20th century.
Heavy original ship’s porthole, made in solid brass, cast iron and glass. This characteristic object shows a warm overall patina, revealing its age and history on the world’s oceans.
The porthole has a glass door, lockable with two brass locks. A solid cast iron shutter...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lot three Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments Sea Shell , Vintage German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique ornament set of three. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand b...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mercury Glass
Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Large Antique Patinated Mercury Glass Madonna with Child
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique patinated Mercury glass Madonna with child. Turn of the century / early 20th century.
This is a wonderful and large mercury glass Madonna with child figurine...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Mercury Glass
GAMO HUNTING TROPHY 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
GAMO HUNTING TROPHY
Chest mount 220.21 points, 5th in the world "Gold Medal" Hungary.
Approx. size: 140 cm.
very good condition
Category
20th Century South African Modern Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
$4,310 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Leather Chaps Horse Riding Gaiters
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Equestrian Leather Chaps Gaiters
item listed is a pair
1/2 chaps 12 h x 6 d x 4 w
Preowned vintage
Refer to images provided.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Godey’s Lady’s Book, Leather Bound, Volume LXXX – 1870 Edition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 1870 leather bound, hard cover edition of Godey’s Lady’s Book, Volume LXXX published by Louis Antoine Godey.
Godey’s Lady’s Book was a 19th-century American magazine known for i...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself. The extraordinary machine...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Cross in Exotic Wood, 19th Century Portuguese Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
Cross in exotic wood, 19th Century Portuguese sculpture
carved in ivor...
Signs of use. Dim. Height: (christ) 16 cm; (total) 45 cm
good conditions
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Over Globe Model, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Model. Vintage aluminium display airplane model. The model is a mixture of Art Deco and midcentury design. It is mounted over a silvered ball...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Aereo modello Francesco Baracca SPAD S.XIII in legno dipinto a mano
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Francesco Baracca (Lugo, 9 maggio 1888 – Nervesa, 19 giugno 1918) è stato il principale asso dell'aviazione italiana durante la prima guerra mondiale, nel corso della quale gli venne...
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid copper and brass Navy ships binnacle with interior mounted compass, brass carrying handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscrib...
Category
1940s American American Craftsman Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Cute Little Vintage Dutch Children's Rolling Wood Cart with Pull String
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dutch wood cart with pull string and wheels. In original condition with heavy, visible wear including paint splatter, stains and chipping. Wear is consistent with its age and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Bronze Reindeer Moss Bracelet, Hannnu Ikonen, Finland, 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful large modernist bronze bracelet by the Finnish designer Hannu Ikonen with the typical cup moss or reindeer moss motif. This bracelet was made in the 1970s by the producer V...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Crying Baby Plaster Figures, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two hand painted traditional plaster crying baby figures. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...
Category
1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
$1,137 / item
Arts & Crafts Tabernacle with Solid Silver Mary & Archangel Gabriel Panels, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Religious artefact with stunning embossed and inlaid silver plaques.
Antique tabernacles are a rare find, so when we got the chance to purchase thi...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Rare Set of Twelve Mushroom Clip-On Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of twelve mushrooms. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass. This would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Found at an Es...
Category
1940s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand carved coquille nut egg box. Beautiful carving, great patina, unscrews at center to open.
The original use was a flea trap, things were d...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Russian Leather Band Barber Razor Strop
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Barber Leather Band Razor Sharpening Strop Russian
Stamped Phillips Detroit Michigan
24 long x 2.5 w x .38
Preowned original v...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Victorian Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Gorgeous Late 19th Century Austrian Jewelers Anvil, 1890s, Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice early 20th century Austrian jewelers metal anvil.
Perfect as a paper weight, gift for a jewelry collector or of course, as a tool. Nice older addition to any collection....
Category
1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Box with Historical Photos of JFK Kennedy, Roosevelt, Adenauer German Press
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a collection of historical press photographs in an original box. They show several American presidents. Many are by John F kennedy, one by Roosevelt, one with Grover Clevelan...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique & Rare Pair of Church Brackets for Saint Statues with Angel Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and matching pair of colorful & meaningful church wall brackets / shelfs.
If you are a private collector of ecclesiastical art or if you are looking for the perfect ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fairground Ladybug Little Boat, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fairground Ladybug Little Boat Manufactured in Spain, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: ...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass
Lot of Three Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of three feather tree glass Christmas tree topper from Germany. Each is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Black Forest Frame Antique Folk Art with Jesus Child Picture, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely picture frame made of hand carved wood, made in Germany with a picture of Jesus and a Child. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition...
Category
1890s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Brass Toy Car Paperweight or Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This antique brass toy car is a rare and charming relic from the early 20th century, meticulously cast in solid brass with fine attention to vintage automotive detail. From its spoke...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Octagonal Chess Game with Horn Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board and handcrafted horn and pone chess pieces.
Handcrafted beautiful Middle Eastern Moorish style Khatam chess board cover...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Bone, Horn
Virgin of Guadalupe Hand Colored Spanish Colonial Drawing - Signed Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This is an exquisite vintage depiction of Our Lady of Guadalupe, rendered in delicate hand-painted detail. The piece features soft, vibrant hues that highlight the iconic radiance of...
Category
20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative Ceramic Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic commemorative plate of President Dwight Eisenhower. The plate is circular, with gold detail around the edges, and a portrait of Presi...
Category
20th Century North American American Classical Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Limited Edition of 21
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 8 cm
Materials: Metal, plastic, acrylic, wood, silicone.
Combined technique with hack-worki...
Category
2010s Russian Organic Modern Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$14,488 / item
Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca xvii century
Very beautiful cross of Caravaca made in bronze. 17th century. Measurements: 12 x 6cm
Good condition.
Category
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rare Mercury Glass Holiday Christmas Ornament Antique German Money Bag, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique German glass ornament. The unique design features a money bag, perf...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
1970s Modernist Money Clip Wood and Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Money Clip Wood and Brass Modernist appeal
2 x 1 x .38
Preowned original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Ring Sterling Silver Black Obsidian
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Ring
Stamped 925
.75 diam x .63 W
size 8
Preowned vintage
Refer to listed images
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
French Giltwood Wall Mercury Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French giltwood cased diamond barometer, verre eglomise dial with seven weather indications and original pointer signed 'Fouin', circa 1830.
Category
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
1960s Hanging Brass Temperature Thermometer Gauge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Temperature Gauge
1960s Modern Decorative Brass Hanging Temperature Thermometer Gauge
Solid Brass and Cork
10 tall 3.5 tall with handle x 1.13 in diameter
Preowned original...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Khoumya Dagger Vintage from 1950s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Tribal Khoumya Collector Dagger, vintage from the 1950s.
Handcrafted by Artisans in Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a wooden grip engraved with Moroccan silver...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium c1880
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Victorian coromandel games compendium
Date : c1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Decoration : Contains: Chess, Draughts and Backgammon board, all chess pieces mounted ...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Twelve Toadstool Mushroom Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of twelve mushrooms. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass. This would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Found at an Es...
Category
1940s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Dawes Black Horse Brewery Large Cast Advertising Horse Sculptural Lamp Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large horse sculpture was done by Ross Butler to advertise and prooste Black Horse brand beer for Dawes Brewery of Montreal Canada. The det...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1970s French Rustic Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Earth Globe Paluzie Wood And Plaster, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Earth Globe Paluzie Wood And Plaster, circa 1940
By unknown manufacturer from France
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Antique German Head & Shoulders Anatomical Model by F & M Lautenschläger
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anatomical Sculpture.
Antique German Head & ...
Category
1910s German Industrial Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, Book by Karmason & Stacke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, by Marilyn Karmason & Joan Stacke – Updated and Expanded edition, 2002.
Out of Print.
The first major work on the field, a com...
Category
Early 2000s American International Style Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1980s Table Lighter Chrome Huey Cobra Helicopter Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s VINTAGE TABLE LIGHTER Chrome Plated Steel Beautiful helicopter design.
Lighter is stamped Japan.
In the shape of a Huey Cobra Helicopter
3 tall x 7...
Category
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Collection of 9 Folky English Victorian Brass Shoe and Boot Mantel Ornaments
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of 9 brass shoe mantel ornaments.
Each in the form of a lady's boot or shoe.
Some with applied buttons and etched decorations.
Most ...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1940s Rustic Mesquite Wood Vice Jalisco Ranch Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Rustic Carpentry Vice Tool Mesquite Wood Jalisco Ranch
48 tall x 31 w x 8 d inches
In Unrestored Preowned Vintage Condition.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Review images p...
Category
1940s Mexican Rustic Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Two Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of two. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item i...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Christianity Monastery Work Mother & Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic late 219th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition.
T...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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