Scarlet Splendour Collectibles and Curiosities

Curious antique English box made of mahogany with brass details, inside which are the working instruments of a pathologist. The division of the interior of the box is covered in red ...

1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti backgammon for Dal Negro in walnut wood , the set is in excellent condition and includes four dices, the doubling cube, two dice shaker, all 30 checke...

"Portal" is a meticulously arranged entomological assemblage composed of dozens of vividly iridescent beetles and exotic insect specimens. Created by the contemporary artist Hasharat...

A medieval style chess set made in cast clay A cast clay chess set in medieval style with 4 loose tiles. The 4 separate tiles form the chessboard, which are also cast from clay. T...

This pair of antique articulated terracotta mannequins from the early 20th century is of rare and captivating craftsmanship. With the realistic features and fully movable joints, the...

A Gothic chess set made in cast clay A Gothic chess set with a conversion of a standing wall, which lifts the Chess board. The wall pieces and figures are made of casting clay. The ...

1960s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition. Dimension: Table Lighter diameter 2,36 x 4,33 H inches di...

Magnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with the tip of the needle the direction of magnetic north, compass card with eight winds complete with goniometric circle divided into 360 °, complete with the compass needle lock. Italian manufacture of the late 19th century. Very good condition. Measure 3.1x3.1 height 1. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free (look at the last picture). The invention of the compass is mysterious but it is well known that magnetite was discovered in Magnesia, a city of Asia Minor. We can find the first indications about the use in Europe of the magnetic force for orientation at the end of the XII century...

Commissioned by a special client as the perfect stage for their chess battles, this table is a showcase of NOVOCASTRIAN’s creative ability, of almost 10 years of experimentation, ref...

Decorative and high-quality vintage standing ashtray, made of brass and onyx marble, with beautiful putti decoration on top, completely in Hollywood Regency style, second half of the...

A scale model of a Riva Tritone speedboat. Crafted from fine wood, soft leather, and chrome details. It features a two-tone finish with natural lacquered wood and white below the wat...

Land-surveyor squaring, measuring instrument made of brass, Italian manufacture, from the second half of the 19th century, complete with original walnut box. It is a topographic inst...