1890s Natural Specimens

French Pressed Botanicals in a Set of (9) that were found in the bottom of a display cabinet from a c1893 Monastery school in the South of France. There are still numerous smaller se...

Antique set of (8) French pressed botanicals circa late 1800's to the early 1900's ( both larger and smaller sets are available through our 1stdibs listings). We have an extensive collection of antique French pressed botanicals that came out of a monastery school that opened in 1892. After the school closed, we were lucky enough to be able to acquire their entire collection of antique French botanicals, along with their mineral collection...

Antique French pressed botanicals from 1889-1910 in a set of (6). We have more available through 1stdibs upon request. Our collection...

A ‘Black Forest’ carving of two quarrelling golden eagles, the linden wood carving with one bird attempting to displace the other bird from the top of a r...

A Victorian taxidermy standing crocodile with clasped hands which could hold a glass or keys if required, With open mouth, glass eyes and mounted on a circular metal base . Provenan...

A stunning large Victorian double sided oak floor standing butterfly display cabinet containing a large selection of various butterflies of differing...

Large 19th century Coco De Mer We are proud to offer a large 19th century Coco De Mer example. With a lovely, aged patination in a deep ebony colour. Hinged example mounted onto a ...

Antique Victorian authentic ring in 9 karat gold and silver, natural pearl and rose-cut diamonds, burnished on the upper part.

The muscular kneeling figure with arm outstretched; the whole resting on a shaped marble plinth.

A polished agate sphere with case brass base. The melon colored sphere with white veining resting on a six sided cast brass base. The sphere is 6 inches i...

Direct from England, just arrived in our most recent container, we have several of these fabulous antique ‘hunt horns”, extremely sought after as unique acce...

Direct from England, just arrived in our most recent container, we have several of these fabulous antique ‘hunt horns”, extremely sought after as unique accessories for a library, den or office!.~ ~History – In 19th century Europe these antique trophies were made to be placed in the bookcase, or atop the mantel or on a desk, as a ‘trophy’ from hunting exploits, rather than the more common practice today of making wall mounts. ~This is a PAIR of horns, with grooved cup brass bases below the shaped flutes with reticulated edge top. FULL figure cherubs with one hand on hip and one outstretched arm that holds the round brass banding for the horn!~ ~Brass bands have crimped edges and BIRD FINIALS to tighten the bands~ ~Horn tops are rimmed with brass caps have lower draped scalloped edges and upper gothic trim~ ~Outstanding curve and colouring to each horn!!~ ~c1890~ Measurements: Approx. 16.75”height x 10.5” span x 4”. Horn is maybe 14”long; base footprint 4” diameter; mouth opening 2.5” x 2”. (THIS LISTING IS FOR THE TROPHY PAIR...