Collectibles and Curiosities

This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1930. Fine German instrument set in fold-out carry case Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Silver nickel presents a lightly tarnished appearance, commensurate with age Presented within a textured carry case with four fold design 8 pieces offering the essential tools for the travelling draughtsman Comprises a pair of compass, two bow compass and ruling pen...

A decorative Arc de Triomphe Paris souvenir building sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. T...

From the exuberant 1980s, this new old stock, in the original box vintage Gucci gold plated perfume bottle necklace / pendant is ready to be worn for the first time. Perfume tube has...

McKenney, Thomas L. (1785-1859) and James Hall (1793-1868) History of the Indian Tribes of North America; With Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs, Embellished with One Hundred and Twenty Portraits, from the Indian Gallery...

This sculptural bronze object is a 19th-century liturgical censer, or thurible, used for guided prayer and ritual ceremony within the Coptic O...

Map of Eure-et-Loir France with Chartres Cathedral and Marceau Portrait, 19th c This detailed and elegantly illustrated 19th-century map of the Eure-et-Loir department in north-cent...

Antique carrom large wooden game board double-sided no. 1 Archarena Style (E). Antique Carrom Company 1907 Wood Game Board Double Sided, made in USA...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian Circa 1880 Mahogany Revolving Snooker cue stand with 18 cues some stamped Sir ...

18th Century Hand-Made Oak Stave Butter Churn was lovingly crafted by the town's barrel cooper in the same general manner which he produced barrels for food and wine storage. Oak st...

A charming walking cane/stick from the late 19th century with a Greyhound head handle. The stick is wooden and with a white metal handle. Wear consistent with age and use.

Picasso's Drawings, 1890-1921 : Reinventing Tradition by Marilyn McCully; Susan Grace Galassi. Yale University Press, 2011. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 74 drawings with detail...

1960s Stunning alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, cigarette box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent c...

John and William Cary Updated by George and John Cary Terrestrial Globe London, 1840 lb 22 (kg 10) Slight surface abrasions due to use. A small crack on the horizon circle. The globe rests in its original Dutch style stand with four supporting turned wood columns. It measures 26 in in height x 23.6 in in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 18 in; 66 cm in height x 60 cm in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 45.72 cm. The 18 inch...

This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These bi...

Family of floor or table fans that combine aesthetics and functionality, features that make them a genuine piece of furniture in their own right. Available in two sizes, S or L, they...

The map is of the province of Madrid, the capital region of Spain, as it appeared in 1901. Here are the key features it displays: The map shows the central part of Spain, with the Guadarrama mountain range prominently visible, marking the natural border to the north of Madrid. Blue lines likely indicate rivers, including the Manzanares River, which flows through Madrid, and the Jarama River, a tributary to the Tagus. Red lines depict the roads and railways, outlining the infrastructure that connects Madrid's various towns and cities within the province and beyond. Symbols and labels mark the locations of cities, towns, and villages, with Madrid itself likely being the focal point. Dotted lines may represent the administrative divisions within the province. The map includes a legend (Signos Convencionales) that explains the symbols used for provincial capitals, roads, railways, and other geographic features. The coat of arms of Madrid, featuring a bear and a strawberry tree (madroño), is prominently featured, symbolizing the city's and the province's historical coat of arms. About the province of Madrid: Madrid is not only the capital of Spain but also the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, both geographically and politically. The city is renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum's works by Goya, Velázquez, and other Spanish masters. The province of Madrid is characterized by a blend of historical and modern elements, with a rich cultural life that includes theater, opera, and flamenco, as well as gastronomy that features a mix of traditional Spanish dishes and international cuisine...

1970s. Stunning pair of big Italian dices in white marble, in very good conditions. Made in Italy. Dimension: 2,75 x 2,75 x 2,75 inches 7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm H.

An Our Lady Of Rosary lithograph, Germany, circa 1890s. A heavily distressed piece in period frame showing a history of devotion. sight: 15 ¾ by 19 ¾ in...

The Enchanted World Night Creatures Time-Life Hardcover Book.Packed with more than 60 fl-cor, reusable, self-adhesive stickers featuring glow-in-the-dark effects, these books provide...

I, Me, Mine is an autobiographic memoir by the English musician George Harrison, formerly of The Beatles. It was first published in 1980 as a hand-bound, limited edition book by Genesis Publications, with a mixture of printed text and multi-colour facsimiles of Harrison's handwritten song lyrics...

A very interesting Baroque period carved oak figure of a saint or prophet said to come from a demolished Russian Orthodox church. This compelling figure is ...

Yukon moose taxidermy mount. An older mount, a few scars on nose from fighting. Nice coloring and antlers. Would display nicely in a rustic home or cab...

Solid brass working nautical porthole window from a decommissioned ship with great patina. This has been polished, the rivets put back in and the table base designed by Deborah Lockh...

Brass chess board and chess game made with the ancient casting technique. After casting, the finish was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-carat gold plating. The figures are in Florentine medieval style then painted with antioxidant treatment using a special transparent lacquer. The two-tone mirrored glass chess top which highlights the high quality of execution. Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war. A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses. Made entirely by hand in the artisan workshop of piero Benzoni...

The Arabian Nights as translated by Sir Richard F. Burton. Hardcover book with all gilt edges and sewn in ribbon bookmark. Published by Barnes & Noble in 2009, illustrated, 736 pages.

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a two seat chopper motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Tip of...

France Map 1757 – Southern Provinces by Isaak Tirion in Dutch Engraving This original copperplate engraving published in 1757 by Isaak Tirion in Amsterdam presents a highly detailed...

T-T Smoker's desk box with lighter made by Ronson. This desk box for cigarettes is exceptional and very rare. Has been created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The...

Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher outpu...

17th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Bases Pair of Carved and Giltwood Elements featuring blue painting details, a pair of antique decorativ...

General Motors gas turbine concept model, The Bison Series. Possibly by Syd Mead or Tom Semple . The gas turbine Bison series of vehicles were built an...

THE MOROCCAN ISSUE · VOL. VI, HERDES.15 JULY, 2019. Le Beau Touriste an editorial magazine made in the exotic city of Marrakech featuring YolanCris. Morocco, patchwork of identities,...

Rolling Stones the Photographs 1989 Hardcover.1st edition, 1st printing.Taken between 1967 and the present, these 150 pictures by 35 photographers are reprinted from Rolling Stone.Ti...

American brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, Late 19th Century. Telescope is in working condition.

Ptolemaic armillary sphere Charles-François Delamarche Paris, ante 1798 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-colored paper It measures 16.37 in in height x Ø 10.94 in (41.60 cm - Ø 27.80 cm) It weights 2.33 lb (1,058 g) State of conservation: consistent with its age and use, the paper shows some signs of use, stains and abrasions. The sphere is Ptolemaic, with the Earth placed at its center, surrounded by the Moon and the Sun mounted on two metal arms. The sphere is composed of six horizontal and two vertical rings (armillae), each bearing graduations and its own name. The first horizontal ring is illegible. The others, in descending order are: North Pole, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, South Pole. The vertical rings consist of two double meridians. The sphere is then connected to the large meridian by two pins, a vertical ring inserted perpendicularly into the circle of the Horizon, in turn supported by four semicircles connected to the turned and black-stained wooden base. Each element is covered with printed paper. It contains various pieces of information: latitudes, length of days, names and zodiac symbols, calendar, wind directions, etc. The vertical circles mention the latitudes and longitudes of different cities: Rome, Bordeaux, Madrid, Boston, Batavia (Jakarta), Acapulco, etc. Even the small terrestrial globe is covered with printed paper: continents and oceans appear with numerous geographical markings indicating the most recent explorations. In the Pacific Ocean, west of South America bears the following inscription: GLOBE TERRESTRIAL à Paris chez Delamarche Géog Rue du Foin Jacques Au Collège de M.e Gervais The North American coasts are well delineated and California appears correctly as a peninsula - reports from Spanish explorers in the region had given rise to confusion as to whether it was connected to the mainland or not. The geographical nature of California was confirmed after the explorations of Juan Bautista de Anza (1774-1776). Alaska is not described and is only partially traced; it would become part of the United States in 1867. Various Pacific islands are indicated. Australia (the name definitely used from 1824) is called "Nouvelle Hollande." Tasmania is still represented as a peninsula and this is an important detail for the dating of our armillary sphere. The island is separated from Australia by Bass Strait, which was crossed by Matthew Flinders for the first time in 1798, showing that it was not a peninsula. Delamarche certainly would not have waited a long time to update such an important geographical datum: presumably he did so shortly after receiving the news. Charles-François Delamarche (1740-1817) founded his laboratory around 1770 and, in a few years, he became the most famous French cartographer and globe maker between the 18th and 19th centuries. After having acquired the laboratory of the late Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786; himself a renowned cartographer who continued the family business founded by his grandfather Nicolas Sanson in the seventeenth century) and after having purchased, between 1788 and around 1800, the businesses of Jean-Baptiste Fortin (1750-1831) and Jean Lattré (around 1750-1800), he began to call himself "Successeur de MM. Sanson and Robert de Vaugondi, Géographes du Roi and de M. Fortin, Ingénieur-mécanicien du Roi pour les globes et les sphères." Thus, at the end of the eighteenth century, Delamarche possessed the warehouse stocks, as well as the manufacturing skills of the globes of his main rivals in Paris. In addition to this aggressive acquisition policy, the key to its success also lay in the combination of high-quality cartography combined with extremely attractive globes and armillary spheres; and, of course, its famous red paint finishing touch. His laboratory was located on Rue de Foin St Jacques "au Collège Me. (or "Mtre") Gervais" in the Latin Quarter of Paris until around 1805, when he moved to rue du Jardinet No. 13. On the death of Charles-François in 1817, the reins of the company passed to his son Félix (1779-1835), who continued to publish, often in collaboration with the engraver Charles Dien, Sr. In 1835 the company first moved to rue du Jardinet No. 12 and a little later to rue du Battoir No. 7. Bibliography: Dekker, Elly, et al. Globes at Greenwich...

A beautiful vintage floor ashtray, made of brass, with beautiful onyx elements. The ashtray has a turning system, when you press the top button, the bowl in the middle turns around a...

Honorary Uniform, Order of Malta. Spain, possibly around the beginning of the 20th century. Blue jacket or coat and trousers, the first of which bears the label of the Félix del Hie...

Miniature "Iron Maiden" in blackened cast metal attached to its original round wood base. The front doors are pin-hinged and open to reveal pointed spikes. At base of doors is printe...

Produced for British Railways to promote rail travel to the Scottish Highlands, this scarce British quad royal travel poster for the Western Highlands features a picturesque and peac...

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...

A very cool and unique conversation piece, never used the umbrella bank's original box and key to open it, the chrome on the top is worn due to age but this item was never used, has ...

Group of 8 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century. Books are in different languages and sizes

Original whiting sculpt scope coin-operated stereo card viewer from the 1920s. Deposit a penny, pull trigger and look through the viewer to flip through st...

3-800 hand made in teak wood architectural model of a northern Thailand Spirit house.

A rare and gorgeous vintage Chanel pearl four strand necklace. The statement necklace is made of round and drop shaped faux pearls and is marked ...

This remarkable telescope came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the resto...

Tom Ford’s Gucci pair of knee-high leather boots, circa 1999. In a sleek silhouette, these vintage Gucci boots are crafted in black lamb supple lea...

Antique Map of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium & Switzerland – Stülpnagel, 1857 Fine mid-19th century map of Central Europe titled "Deutschland, Niederlande, Belgien, Schweiz", drawn ...

Oil on Glass — "Our Lady of Sorrows," 18th Century, Reverse Glass Painting A refined and emotionally evocative 18th-century devotional painting depicting Our Lady of Sorrows, execut...

This is a striking 38-star American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado (represented by the large star in the center of the flag’s canton) joined the Union as the 38th s...

A Rare and Important Renaissance "Judaica" Carved Oak Wood Cabinet, circa 1680 We are pleased to present a rare and important Renaissance Judaica c...

This tabletop display stand was once used to elevate an opium smoker's collection of pipe bowls, a removable element of the opium pipe often made of fine materials such as jade, yixi...

This antique ladies 'Peek-a-Boo' wristwatch was made by the well known Geneva Watch Company of Switzerland and dates to approximately 1920. This elaborate and ornate watch case is co...

Telephone d'hier et d'aujourd'hui, (Telephone from Yesterday and Today), French book, by Christian Altier et Claude Perardel, 1992. An illustrated retrospective of telephones in Fran...

This is an antique regimental gong. A German, brass ordnance shell upon an oak base, dating to the First World War, engraved 1916. Fascinating repurposed ordnance, in the manner of...

This Pleyel concert grand piano crafted in Paris in 1870 is a timeless masterpiece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French piano manufacturing. Pleyel instruments are renowned for their exceptional quality and rich musicality, representing the pinnacle of piano design in the Romantic era, and this piano – an early example of the technological innovation of cross-stringing that was burgeoning during the period – is one in a series of only six ever produced. This piano is in extraordinarily immaculate condition with nearly every original part, including the soundboard, pristine ivory keys, and the brass inlay in its beautifully figured walnut cabinet. Candle stands slide forward on either side of the collapsable music desk. This piano was first purchased by the French Count Charles Étienne Gustave Le Clerc, count of Juigné (1825-1900), one of the wealthiest landowners in Brittany and a member of the French National Assembly, later a member of the House of Representatives, and in late life, the Senate. The piano was restored in 1997 at Maison Erard by master restorationist Frits Janmaat in Amsterdam, and later conditioned by Edwin Beunk. In recent years, some of Europe's finest historically-informed musical artists played this Pleyel in PBS concert performances in collaboration with the late Sergiu Luca. Standing on substantial carved legs and brass wheels, the piano exudes a majestic presence through the graceful lines of its Second Empire style cabinet that embodies the period's aesthetics. The keyboard, meticulously crafted from ivory and ebony, is a testament to the attention to detail in every aspect. Its 85 keys...

A lovley late 1980s Mappin and Webb Akoya pearl necklace with 18 carat gold clasp in orignal box. There are 56 pearls and each pearl is 6.5-7mm diameter with a high polished lustre a...

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an albino (leucistic) peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are cap...

Speaker Aircraft Engine Gold is inspired by radial aircraft engines from early 20th-century radial aircraft engines. Structure in aluminum alloy wi...