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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Chinese Pig Charm Ring, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated with a rectangular panel etched ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Chinese Lotus Charm Ring, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated with a repoussé design of a cica...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Period Style Hardcover Book by Mary Gilliatt
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Period Style hard cover book by Mary Gilliatt A guide which illustrates how to restore or redecorate a home to create period interiors. It provides information on the correct archite...
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1990s North American Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Egyptian-Style Tobacco Jar
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (1920''s) tobacco jar with lid and classical figures in relief with blue and gold painted trim (made in Japan)
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1920s Japanese Egyptian Revival Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Turn of the Century French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Ashtray by Marionnet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau gilt bronze ashtray with a floral design and a fluted edge (signed: MARIONNET).
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ormolu

Collection of Evelyn Annenberg Hall, 640 Park Ave Christie''s, NY, 2006, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Collection of Evelyn Annenberg Hall from 640 Park Ave: Christie''s, New York, 17 May, 2006. Louis XIV, XV and XVI Furniture, Chinese Porcelains, 18th & 19th c bronzes, antique rugs a...
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Early 2000s American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique American Toggle Iron Harpoon, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American Toggle Iron Harpoon, circa 1880, having an improved toggle head with sharply angled acute barb, and a markedly upswept rear barb, with possibly a ship's mark S _, mo...
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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Sotheby's A Collection from The Estate of William Randolph Hearst, Jr.
Located in valatie, NY
Fine continental furniture, decorations and carpets including a Collection from The Estate of William Randolph Hearst, Jr., March 26. 1997. Soft cover with 367 lots illustrated in co...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby''s, Collection Klaus Otto Preis, Paris, 11/9/05
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby''s: Collection Klaus Otto Preis Paris 11/9/05 sale 5022. Softcover auction catalogue of 264 lots. He worked for Nina Ricci, Italian-born French fashion designer. Sale of pain...
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Early 2000s French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Ginn & Company''s Classical Atlas by Ginn & Company, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Ginn & Company''s Classical Atlas by Ginn & Company. Ginn & Company Publishers, Boston, NY, Chicago, 1886. First edition hardcover no dust jacket as published. Original adobe cloth w...
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1880s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Italian Buccellati Style 14-Karat Gold and Turquoise Pendant Necklace or Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A chic and rare vintage Italian 14-karat yellow gold and blue hand-carved turquoise octagonal pendant (size: 1 3/4") on a 14-karat gold 17" necklace. Pendant can also double as a bro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Park Maker Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Elizabeth Stevenson, 1st Printing
Located in valatie, NY
Park Maker: Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Elizabeth Stevenson. MacMillan Publishing Company, 1977. Stated 1st Printing hardcover with dust jacket. 484pgs and 28 B/W photos. Freder...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pl. 24 Antique Print of Persian Decorative Art by Racinet, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of Persian decorative art. This print originates from ''L''Ornement polychrome''. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art old and Asian, mi...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Gentlemen''s Clubs of London ''Book''
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book takes a fascinating look into nearly 50 clubs in London and with more than 400 specially commissioned photographs shows a way of life that still plays a part in the daily l...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fornasetti Designer of Dreams, Book by P. Mauries
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A fine paperback copy, this being the first edition in this form. 285 pages with 600 illustrations of which 116 are in colour. The book looks back at the career of this much sought a...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Property from Kennedy Family Homes, Sotheby''s 2005
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This sale catalogue was produced by Sotheby''s in February 2005 for the disposal of effect''s from the various Kennedy family homes in Hyannis Port, Martha...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"Diego Giacometti" Book
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautifully photographed book which covers the work and career of one of the 20th centuries greatest metal ware artists and sculptors. 220 pages with 284 photographic illustrations...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

20th century Lapis lazuli Earth globe , marquetry in precious stones
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Large handmade earth globe with lapis lazuli background and marquetry with semi-precious stones, they are applied following the jewellery technique called "Pietre dure", care...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

1960s Italian Three Piece Orange Genuine Hand Carved Alabaster Smoking Set
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative 1960s Italian hand carved orange alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi. Consists of a heavy ashtray, also very useful as trinket dish or vide-poche. A table lighter (which also fits a wax tea light candle). And a very pretty lidded hinged box, which originally would have held cigarettes but also could be used to keep jewellery or little treasures in. Cigarette sales peaked in the 20th century, people were allowed to smoke in the office, the cinema, at restaurants, indoors and outdoors. Once women were able to smoke freely, smoking became a social norm and in general it was considered an act of elegance and sophistication. Businessmen in the 1960s were rarely seen without a cigarette in their hand. So needles to say you needed pretty smoking accessories...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

Mid-Century Modern Wifi Speaker: Bose 901 Redux
By bose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 901 redux began as a 1970 era Bose 901 carcass that was reconstructed into a high dispersion, two-way bass reflect wireless speaker. An onboard 50-watt amplifier provides power ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Natural Fibre

1950’s Alfredo Barbini Murano Orange Cased Gold Flecks Bowl
Located in Charleston, SC
A Murano Cased Orange Glass Bowl with heavy Gold Flecks, by Alfredo Barbini. 1950s. Organic shape, flat ground and polished base.Orange and Colourless glass, layer of suspended gold ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Murano Glass

Antique Rare sterling Silver Judaical Mezuzah
Located in Doha, QA
This is a very rare antique sterling silver (92.5% ) Mezuzah has been found in the city of Judenburg (translated in English as literally “Jews “). This is a historical city in Austri...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - 1843 - FIRST EDITION - FIRST ISSUE
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE. 1...
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1840s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Italian Large & Modern Silver Game Box with Cards, Crisps & Dice
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern 800 silver game box. Rectangular with straight sides and crisp corners; thumb tab at bottom. Cover flat and hinged with canted tab. Interior has stained-wood lining an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Early 20th Century General Electric GE Brass Blade Table Fan
Located in San Diego, CA
This early 20th century General Electric brass blade table fan was fully restored to peak functionality. The front of the fan measures 13” across and each ...
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass, Wire

Leonard Bernstein's Edison Award 1968
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leonard Bernstein's Edison Award, 1968, Last photograph is Leonard Bernstein receiving this Edison Classical Music Award in 1968 The Edison Classical M...
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20th Century European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique English Edwardian Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver cigar cutter. Made by Stokes & Ireland in London in 1911. Rectangular body on raised and spread base. Cover hinged; top has two openings. Insert and press—sn...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

The Word of Colours
Located in Stockholm, SE
THE WORD OF COLOURS Textile artist and healer Anna Charlotte Rosenberg Bosten take us on an insightful journey into the world of colours. Her creative and spiritual life choices, t...
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2010s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pair of Greco Roman Tournament Posters of Oskar Schneider & Georg Lurich , Nude
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Greco Roman Tournament Posters of Oskar Schneider & Georg Lurich , Nude Russia, Pre 1915 A extraordinary find, a pair of Tsarist Russian Tournament P...
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Early 20th Century Russian Sporting Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during the first world war. On the back of the compass it reads: The Soltima Inst. Co 191...
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1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Furniture Collections in the Louvre, 2 Volumes 'Books'
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a deluxe edition in two volumes which does justice to the splendour of this incomparable collection. This collection has never before been the subject of such an important wo...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Jura, a Famous Wine Area in France, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ''Dépt. du Jura''. Map of the French department Jura, France. Jura is a department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in Eastern France. Named after the Jur...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Constellation Lockheed L1049 Aircraft Model
Located in Paris, FR
Aircraft model constellation Lockheed L1049, reduced model, lightweight wooden frame, handcrafted in aluminium foil, with engraved metal rivets. Measures: Base height: 26cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminium, Foil

20th Century Edwardian Small Pond Yacht, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming antique gaff rigged cutter pond yacht, lovely carved wood hull dating to the first half of the 20th century. The yacht is an example of British pond racing yacht and would...
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20th Century British Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Pine

Petite Red Stone Decorated Silvering, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative and special vintage silvering with 12 red/orange stones on a decorated silver base. From circa 1940s. Silverstamped: 925. Measures: Inner diameter is 16 mm. Size of sto...
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1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone, Silver

North Borneo Labuan 1880 '8' on 12c carmine, SG11b
Located in Jersey, GB
North Borneo Labuan 1880 '8' on 12c carmine type 2 surcharge but with '12' not obliterated, SG11b. A fine and fresh mint example with part original gum. A very rare stamp...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Lewis Carroll - Symbolic Logic. Part I Elementary - 2ND ED PRESETATION COPY !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles L (Lewis Carroll). TITLE: Symbolic Logic. Part I Elementary. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1896. DESCRIPTION: SECOND EDITION PRESETATION COPY. 1 vo...
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1890s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Ceylon 1857-59 8d die proof, SG7var
Located in Jersey, GB
Ceylon 1857-59 8d die proof in black on India paper (30x36mm) affixed to card, SG7var. Some trivial soiling evident at left, although remains an attractive item and very rare.
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

French Malachite Backgammon Board
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning malachite backgammon set is almost certainly one-of-a-kind. Handcrafted of malachite, gilt brass and dyed leather, the favourite household game takes a luxurious form in this exquisite objet d’art. The backgammon board is cleverly concealed by two covers featuring exceptional Russian malachite. Its green swirls are resplendently elevated by intricate acanthus leaf ornamentation. The box opens to reveal the gameboard made of perfectly cut original red, black and green leather inlay. Exceptional and functional, the backgammon board is the epitome of fine French recreation. Beyond the stunning materials and craftsmanship employed in its construction, this game set is further distinguished by its illustrious provenance. A testament to its immense beauty, exquisite craftsmanship and rarity, the backgammon board was acquired and loved by Sir Arthur and Rosalie Gilbert, among the 20th century’s most renowned philanthropists and art collectors. The couple made their fortune in the plastic, clothier and fashion industries. After retiring at the young age of 35, the couple went on to amass one of the world’s most extensive collections of fine and decorative art. The Gilberts’ collection, most of which was bequeathed to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London at their passing, celebrates some of the most astonishing items ever made, including objects crafted for Napoleon Bonaparte, Frederick the Great and William Beckford. 20th century 4" high x 14 7/8" wide x 23 1/2" deep Provenance: Private Collection of Sir Albert Gilbert...
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Malachite, Brass

Collection of Die Cast Toys Made in England C.1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Die Cast Woody Waggon C.1950 Made in England.Die cast metal woody waggon by Dinky Toys, England. Woody Waggon: H 1.25 in. W 4 in. D 1.5 in. Die Cast...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Cartier Art Deco, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Powder - Lipstick 4.365 oz., Rare - Paris
Located in Soquel, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Powder - Lipstick 4.365 oz., Art Deco, Rare - Paris Rare and Precious Object from Cartier Paris, 1920-1925, .750-18KT yellow gold, carved antique Jade, 30 Ceylon sapphires, enamel. The Jadeite Jade plate comes from the apprêts. The term apprêts referred to a stock of fragments from disassembled jewellery and other objects, including ancient items...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Gold

70s Blue French Crystal vanity set of 6 pieces, L''Étain a la Rose, - France
By French Opaline
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing 6-piece dressing table set, made in France by the House "L''Étain a la Rose". The set consists of a large bottle to store perfume, anoth...
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1970s French Baroque Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide
Located in Topeka, KS
Intriguing trio of differing size tribal drums of carved wood and animal hide. They are in wonderful condition. Priced as a set. Circa 20th century. We are in love with these trib...
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20th Century Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hide, Zebra Skin, Wood

Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gold Watch, Jewellery, 70s
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats. All the characteristics are detailed below... if you want to know any other information, do not hesitate t...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Magnificent Full Size Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
This truly magnificent old 20th century full size carved wooden carousel horse is carved in the style of Denzil. This beautiful animal has been in a private...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Nazmiyal Antique Pictorial Dome of the Rock Israeli Marbediah Rug. 2' 4" x 3'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and artistic antique pictorial dome of the Rock design Israeli Marbediah rug, country of origin / rug type: Israeli rug, date circa 1920. Size: 2 ft 4 in x 3 ft (0.71 m x 0...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wool

19th Century Dutch Miniature Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century miniature secretaire cabinet made from Oakwood. Decorative object, can be used as jewellery/letter box. Originates Netherlands, dating, circa 1800
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Chamfron, Shaffron, Horse Armour Mask
Located in Carimate, Como
Authentic horse armour face mask or chanfron, dated circa late 18th-early mid-19th century from Northern Italy in wrought iron. During the late Middle Ages as armour protection for k...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wrought Iron

Commemarative Coffee Can Eathenware Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good 19th century Earthenware coffee can, made by an English Staffordshire pottery in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The piece is made of eart...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Earthenware

New American Cottage Innovations in Small-Scale Residential Architecture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The new American cottage: Innovations in small-scale Residential Architecture (New American Architecture) Synopsis: Small-scale architectural masterpieces are showcased in this beaut...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED OAK REVOLViNG SNOOKER POOL CUE RACK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England, circa 1880 solid oak revolving snooker pool cue rack with original finis...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

John Stobart (English, B. 1929), Savannah, Ltd. Ed, Signed Print
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"John Stobart (British b. 1929) paintings and limited edition prints are collected around the world and seen by visitors of the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts and the Portland Museu...
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20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1950s Phiwe Anatomical Didactic Model of Human Enlargedf Eye Antique Scientific
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical didactic model of human eye enlarged made of gutta-percha plastic material of vegetable origin. The model is decomposable in order to show the cornea, the iris and the l...
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1950s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

1960''s German made Singing Bird Cage
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This 1950''s German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a pair colourful feathered birds perched on a brass stand with foliage atop a gre...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully carved and giltwood 18th century Louis XVI wall barometer having its original mercury tube and mechanism but presently with the mercury missing.    
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood

Thierry Despont, Houses Book
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Privately published in 1990 by the office of Thierry Despont to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Thierry W Despont Ltd, . One of a limited edition o...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Art Deco Cork & Bakelite Backgammon Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Art Deco cork and bakelite backgammon set, circa 1940s. Set is complete with a foldable wood board with cork inset, 30 bakelite checkers, doublin...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite, Wood, Cork

Mid-20th Century Silver Repoussé Bracelet, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century silver repoussé bracelet, China A beautifully made silver repoussé bracelet from China, with the Shòu symbol for long life...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

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