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Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
De Indische Archipel by C.W. Mieling, 1865-1876
Located in Langweer, NL
'De Indische Archipel: Tafereelen uit de natuur en het volksleven in Indië' by C.W. Mieling. This is a very rare first edition (only 1 copy in Nederlandse Centrale Catalogus – NCC and only 1 copy in JAP, sold in 1974) of a sumptuous work originally published in 12 instalments (started in 1865 by C.W. Mieling and completed in 1876 by J.M. van ‘t Haaff, both in The Hague). It was in January 1862 that a Prospectus was issued by C. W. Mieling, The Hague, announcing the publication of what is the most spectacular of the plate works of Indonesia, De Indische Archipel, which commenced publication in The Hague in 1865. The work contains 24 large chromolithograph plates which are among the largest published on Indonesia. From both a topographical and artistic point of view the plates are of considerable interest as they present a comprehensive series of views in the archipelago, ranging through Java. Borneo, Sumatra and Minahasa, after drawings by virtually all the prominent mid-19th century artists of Indonesia:
Raden Saleh...
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Mid-19th Century Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Baby Cradle
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful baby cradle was handcrafted by a loving family in the mid 1800's. The original blue painted finish with white flowers has been worn away from years of use; especially areas where it was touched, even the tips of the base where a foot was placed to rock it. The thick natural pine is revealed below, including cracks, old dried wormholes, scratches, gouges etc.
This wood cradle has been restored and waxed. It is solid/structurally sound. Antique cradles...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
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Pine, Paint
5ft Wide Cast Iron and Brass Antque Bed Finished in Cream MK322
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb cast iron antique bed finished in cream with decorative design and castings, and brass knobs.
This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (5ft, 60in or 150cm wide) bas...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass, Iron
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Atribb. A.L. Vago London, C.1870
By Vago
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Attributed to A.L. Vago London. C 1870
This diminutive plaster Phrenology head, attributed to A.L. Vago London circa 1870, stands as a f...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Plaster
Beautiful Original Antique Print of Indian Decorative Art, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of Indian decorative art. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the st...
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1860s Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique ecclesiastical architectural hand carved and painted wooden church - cathederal tabernacle door.
18th century or earlier, early Medieval European Romanesque Gothic style, facade with elaborate arched header atop partial quartfoil, hinged tabernacle door panel which would have opened to important religious niche...
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18th Century European Gothic Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Hand Painted Room Divider 4 Panel Leather Screen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic leather four panel room divider hand painted and hand crafted screen from the latter part of the 19th century France. Hand painted cherubs with floral accents in outstandin...
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1870s French Empire Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century English Brass Scale with Weights and Bull Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
This monumental 19th-century English brass scale presents a rare double-tiered configuration, combining technical function with sculptural elegance. Standing at 48 inches tall, the s...
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19th Century English Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Celestial floor globe on stand by W. & A.K. Johnston, 1879.
Representation of stars and constellations as they would appear on a...
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1870s Victorian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Liberty & Co. Two Moorish Side or Childs Chair with Mashrabiya Turned Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co.
Two good quality Moorish side or child's chair with Mashrabiya turned details to the backrest and on all four sides below the seats, one with a black studded leather s...
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1890s English Moorish Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite classical American gondola sleigh bed in fine West Indies mahogany from the Federal period in Philadelphia, circa 1830. Inspired by the aesthetic ideals of ancient Greek & Roman furniture popularized during the Empire & Federal period, this sleigh bed features shaped sideboards with an out-scrolled headboard...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Located in Huntington, NY
This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed,
As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Miniature Wooden Bookcase
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century miniature wooden bookcase
An oak miniature bookcase, raised on plinth and 2 charming shelves. (2 loose shelves) Decorated at the fron...
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19th Century Dutch Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Jeweled silver walking stick depicting chrysanthemums, by Tiffany, USA 1890-1900
Located in Milan, IT
Walking Stick: A jeweled cane, a curved handle in sterling silver, 925/1000, embossed and chiselled, featuring the Tiffany Chrysanthemum floral motif. The design is distinguished by ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Silver
1792 Hand-Colored Plan of St. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1792 Hand-Colored Plan of St. Petersburg and Moscow
Description: This rare 1792 map features detailed plans of two iconic Russian cities, St. Petersburg and Moscow. The upp...
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1790s Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
PLANCHE - The Vampire; or Bride of the isles - 1820 - FIRST AND ONLY EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PLANCHE, James Robinson: Pierre-Frederic-Adolphe Carmouche.
TITLE: The Vampire; or, Bride of the isles, A Tale, founded on the popular superstition of Caledonia.... From wh...
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1820s British Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk Bell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual clapper to the side rather than the ones you ring from the top. The hinged clapper is ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Antique Silver and Ebonized Walking Stick Cane Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique walking stick with a continental silver cushion pommel and ebonized shaft, Circa 1880 in date.
This decorative walking cane features an exquisite cast s...
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1880s Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
Three Queen Victoria Silver Jubilee Gilded Boxed Medallions
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming set of three boxed coin shaped medallions celebrating the silver jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. The medallions of rounded shape are each contained in a turned boxwood ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Ivory 14 k Gold Pre-Raphaelite Cameo Brooch Pendant 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant carved ivory & 14 karat gold cameo brooch & pendant, Italy, circa 1870.
This very lovely cameo is carved as a beautiful Pre-Raphalite maiden, the cameo is finely & dee...
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1870s Italian Pre-Raphaelite Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold
Early 19th Century Louis XV Chevet or Bed Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Louis XV country French side table or nightstand made of solid walnut, with pierced quatrefoil shaped cut-outs on the sides. Open niche with dovetailed drawer h...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Antique & Sturdy Solid Teak Wood Late Victorian Era Library Stairs / Steps 1890s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and top quality crafted, solid teak, library steps with dovetail joints.
In all our years of buying and selling rare antiques we have never had the priviledge of finding antique English...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Teak
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám – The Elihu VEDDER, SUPER DELUXE Edition
Located in Middletown, NY
A lavish production and VEDDER's MASTERPIECE, The Rubaiyat was a great success and helped establish Vedder as a major American artist.
Khayyám, Omar / Illustrated by ELIHU VEDDER / ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 13" X 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 13" X 11", Floral Style
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19th Century French Empire Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Turquoise Painted Wrought Iron Magazine Rack, "Ex Libris"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wrought Iron Magazine Rack with Handle, "Ex Libris", Powder-Coated Turquoise
Sturdy and solid intricate wrought iron magazine rack with the words "Ex Libris" translatted meaning "f...
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Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Mahogany Umbrella or Cane Stand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany umbrella or cane stand from England. The rim and the base are turned and the stand is made up of mahogany slats, banded together with brass straps. The sides ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Plays & Poems of Shakespeare A J Valpy Pictorial Edition 10 Vol Antique Book Set
Located in Dayton, OH
The Plays and Poems of Shakespeare According to the Improved Text of Edmund Malone - Edited by A.J. Valpy - Valpy's Pictorial Edition - Volumes I-X of XV - Published by Henry G. Bohn...
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1850s Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric, Paper
19th Century English Leather Bound Family Bible with Brass Mounts and Clasps
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Holy Book was printed in England circa 1870. The impressive Victorian family Bible, titled "The National Comprehensive Family Bible", was edited by Rev. John E...
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Late 19th Century English Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880.
If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Indian Brass Qibla Compass
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Indian etched brass Qibla compass.
The compass with brass needle and glass cover, the reverse engraved with tables.
4.2 inches high 2.3 wide
A qibla (qiblah) compa...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
Gorgeous Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed., 1800s,...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Ebony Wood and Gilt Bronze Reliquary Altar Cross After Giambologna
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous (corpus after a model by Giambologna)
circa 1700; Netherlandish or Northern Rhinish
Ebonized wood, gilt bronze appliques and statuettes, textiles and relics
Approximat...
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1690s Dutch Baroque Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Antique Altar Crucifix Detailed Silvered Bronze Sculpture of Christ & Monstrance
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from th...
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Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze, Silver
17th/18th Century Baroque Period Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque period Spanish or Italian hand carved polychrome painted wood Santo sculpture with inset colored glass eyes, original white robe garb and later wood rosary.
Intrica...
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Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Canopy Bed in Hammered and gilded wrought iron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CANOPY BED IN HAMMERED AND GILDED WROUGHT IRON
ORIGIN: SPAIN
PERIOD: 16TH CENTURY
Height: 270 cm
Length: 152 cm
Depth: 240 cm
(Base: H. 206 cm; W. 148 cm)
Hammered and gilded...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Russian Agate & Silver Gilt Walking Cane Stick 19th Century 88cm/34.5 in
Located in London, GB
A decorative antique Russian silver gilt and agate handled walking cane, Circa 1880 in date.
It has a beautiful cylindrical agate pommel topped with a decorative silver gilt lizard,...
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19th Century Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Agate, Silver
19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed
The measurements you can see in the listing is only for the shipping, the
This Queen size 4-poster bed is h...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Antique Walking Cane Stick Silver Gilt Handle 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful continental antique silver gilt pommel walking stick, circa 1890 in date
The striking stick features an ornate silver ...
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19th Century Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Engraved Paktong Opium Water Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese paktong alloy water pipe, most likely mid to late 19th century. All pieces are still together, including the down stem and two tweezer and brush smoking tools. Two si...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Victorian Wicker Ornate Two Tier Beaded Magazine Rack
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare two tier beaded High Victorian Magazine rack with curlicues, pinwheel sides and woven ball tops. The bottom of this exceptional piece is an open basket weave with bead and stick...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wicker
Antique Whippet Greyhound Head Dog Walking Stick Cane, 1890s, Austria Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful metal dog head, bamboo walking stick cane. Bought for you in Vienna Austria, European made at the end of the 19th century. Wonderfully expressive representation of a whippe...
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1890s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed.
The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Museum Quality Carved Oak Church Statue of Mother Mary & Child Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, early 1800s, wooden sculpture of a Holy Mary with child Jesus on her arm.
This stunning church relic is another great example of the quality of 19th century, European craftsmanship and we are grateful for it to have found its way to our gallery. Also, because we are certain we will make a private collector or someone's congregation very happy with it. From the amazing body posture, the wonderfully serene facial expressions and the superb manner in which Her draped clothes are hand carved, one can see that this antique and sizeable Virgin Mary statue is the work of a master sculptor. This rare antique statue is made of solid oakwood and can be enjoyed on the floor, on a table, on a wall bracket or even mounted on your wall (via the sturdy antique metal hook...
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Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and complete tricycle horse with its cast iron details with a stunning patina. Amazing period piece.
This type of 19th century French velocipede tricycle horse was origina...
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19th Century European Belle Époque Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
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Iron
19thc Plaid Blanket All Wool Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double sided plaid blanket with great colors. Great thick yellow striped with hints of green and white. Beautiful brown background hold the colors together and offers a gre...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Lot of Three Indian Terracotta Processional Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of three Indian terracotta processional figures.
Krishnanagar, Bengal, 19th Century.
Painted terracotta figures, depicting two males and one female musician...
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19th Century Indian Tribal Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Chinoiserie Four Panel Giltwood Screen
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 19th Century French giltwood folding screen painted in the Chinoiserie style and backed in silk.
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
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Canvas, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Brass Clad Mahogany Ships Wheel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique solid mahogany Ship’s Wheel with 8 turned spokes having good size and weight. The axle has an iron core and polished brass front cap on one side. Both sides of the wheel h...
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19th Century Georgian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed
This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Large Reliquary with Relics of Saints – 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent 18th-century silver-plated reliquary, oval in shape and featuring meticulous ornamentation. Inside, it houses numerous relics of saints, carefully arranged and protected ...
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18th Century European Baroque Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
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Silver Plate
Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina
Mortar from pharmacy or herbalist.
Italian bronze mortar and pestle
Measure: Pe...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early hand woven Navajo Indian weaving pillows with cotton linen backing.The inserts are down & feather filled with zippers. These are saddle blanket weaving pillows.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Wool
Arts & Crafts Mirrored Hall Tree
Located in Wilson, NC
Outstanding example of an Arts & Crafts hall mirrored hall tree with nine original crafted brass hooks and three tile decorated center panel. Glove drawer is intact with two metal wa...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Historical Map of Canaan with Insets of Jerusalem and Surrounding Regions, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map titled "CANAAN" depicts the historical region known as Canaan, located in the Levant, which corresponds to modern-day Israel, Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and parts of S...
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1880s Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-19th century Victorian Eastlake walnut carved Lincoln style bed. Features a high back with burled panels, carved finials, and open pediment with ...
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1850s English Victorian Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Rare Charming Pair of Early 20th Century Printed Cotton Pug Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Adorable pair of early 20th century printed cotton pug pillows nearly identical to a pair from the collection of Duke and Duchess of Windsor Sotheby's aucti...
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Late 19th Century Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French walnut neoclassical file cabinet is truly an unusual find! Appearing to be, at first glance, a large nightstands, features a single exterior drawer above a cabinet that opens to reveal an interior ceramic compartment. The sumptuous French walnut has been crafted with a double pilaster design down the front with pyramidal plinths, tapered and fluted motifs, with louvered carvings above scrollwork just above the lower plinth. The door features a hand painted floral motifs and drawer and doors are accentuated by exquisitely cast bronze pull for the latter. Bun feet provide support.
It has a large crest...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
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