19th Century Ephemera

Circa 1820/1850 Russia (?) or Europe Rare long paisley shawl in silk woven on Jacquard looms of an extreme fineness of weaving . Large central reserve added on original in cream sil...

Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette from the 19th Century. Delicately hand carved tapered shaft with dimpled edges for decoration and a better grip. 1870's European. 9.5" x 1.25". DOME...

Amazing Chinese Tortoiseshell Lorgnette for the European Market from the mid 19th Century. Marked "Cara" (Dear) with elaborate fully figured and hand c...

Unusual Victorian Sterling Beard comb from the late 19th Century. Sterling frame hand etched with an iris and butterfly motif. Comb has a break but there is...

Charming Art Nouveau Unger Brothers Cherub Matchsafe from the late 19th Century. Wonderful 3D repousee work depicting cherubs within an elaborate scroll work frame. Signed with "UB"...

Circa 1860/1900 France Beautiful dress for doll or young girl and its reticule from the Second French Empire period in black silk moire embroidered with a fine pattern of leafy ste...

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable long handle. A ring at the end of the handle can be used to attach the lorgnette to a chain for easy wear. Perfect for a dapper gent or a lady of leisure. No maker's mark. CONDITION Good antique condition with some light scratching to the surface of the tortoise finish. The magnification of the lenses is not that strong so the lorgnette glasses...

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise lorgnette magnifier glasses with a spring loaded mechanism for easy folding and storage. The gold tone metal frames...

Victorian comb in silver metal with elaborate etched design. Late 19th Century set with 4 large cushion cut pastes and a center cluster of round pastes....

This is exquisite, stunning embroidery work on this Chinese collar. Sits is a framed shadow box. Measuring 24-7/8 in. x 28 in. x 2- 1/8 in. deep. The c...

Victorian Perfume Chatelaine in the Japanesque taste, popular in the late 19th Century. Silver plated with partial gilding as highlighting for the A...

Victorian tortoiseshell hand carved lorgnette from the late 19th Century. Carved with the typical curlicues of the period with beautiful openwork detailing. 1880s USA, Domestic Sales...

Beautiful box from the late 19th Century completely covered with colorful genuine gems and semiprecious stones. Garnets, aquamarines, sapphires and amythests are just some of the sto...

Super charming miniature mirror in a shield form with jeweled garnet and turquoise glass accents from the late 19th Century. Sword and Axe motifs form the cross legs with ominous spiked ball weaponry dangling from each side. A knight's helmet caps the top of the shield. Unusual and charming curiosity. 19th Century USA...

Black bakelite lorgnettes with diamond set Art Nouveau initial decoration. Comes in fitted silk tapestry case. High end custom commission. 5" x 1.5" closed. 1900 USA. Excellent con...

A beautiful early 20th Century French perfume flacon made of opaque white milk glass and brass framing, with a delicate Chantilly lace covering the glass. Lid and glass stopper with...