18th Century European Vellum Book with Beautiful Pewter Buckles

Beautifully aged 'King' chair. Carved, patined wood encompassed the dismantled, distressed seating. A truly unique piece.

Carefully carved from bone, these beads boast a natural luster and individuality, each one bearing unique textures and patterns. The earthy tones and smooth finish evoke a sense of c...

19th century chainmail glove armor. This is reproduction (19th century) of a 16th century piece. Custom mount for beautiful display. Found in Argentina

Late 18th century German bronze vase with two stylized scaling dragons. Blackened finish.  

These four books printed in Latin are covered in beautiful old vellum covers and spines. Each book contains text, margin commentary and pictorial illustration to the fronts pages. All but one is from the same library with like beautifully embossed bindings and like blue colored paper borders. These three had at one point clasp binders now gone or in a damaged state. The final book is vellum bound but not in embossed covers and spines. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...

Pewter Purim dish, Germany, late 18th century. The outer rim has wriggle-work engraving stating “and of sending portions one to another and gifts to the poor” (Esther 9:22). Interspersed between some of the words are depictions of foliage and flowers. Large decorative star in which the very center has three interlocking fish. This dish was used for the custom of sending gifts of food to friends or neighbors during Purim. In Central Europe, nuts and candied or dried fruit were the usual treats extended. The astrological symbol of the month of Adar, in which Purim falls out on, are fish, which is why that is featured in the center. 18th century pewter Purim dishes are much more scarce than 18th century pewter Passover...

Pewter passover tray, Germany, 18th century. The outer rim has wriggle- work engraving of the order of the Seder service, along with a pair of birds fl...

Nice collection of three extremely weathered vellum books, Spain 18th century. Weathered and small losses H:15,5cm W:3cm D:11cm each