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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Napoleon III
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790
Located in Firenze, IT
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Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...
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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mail pouch in maroquin rouge, 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Red leather pouch to carry or deliver the mail with flap, decorated with gilt fleur-de-lys arabesques.
Interior, two pockets, and a smaller one with flap.
A folding gusset allows to ...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Landers, Frary & Clark Cast Iron Coffee Grinder/Mill
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a large and heavy Landers, Frary & Clark cast iron coffee grinder#20 1/2. It has a bell shaped nickel hopper with a flat wood lid and two...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Nickel
David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
Located in Firenze, IT
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
DAVID BERINGER (1756-1821)
The frui...
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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
John Stobart (English, B. 1929) Portsmouth Merchants Row NH Signed Print
By John Stobart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"John Stobart (British b. 1929) paintings and limited edition prints are collected around the world and seen by visitors of the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts and the Portland Museu...
Category
20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
John Stobart (English, B. 1929), Independence, Ltd. Ed. Signed
By John Stobart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"John Stobart (British b. 1929) paintings and limited edition prints are collected around the world and seen by visitors of the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts and the Portland Museum in Maine. He is well known maritime artist known for images of ports and vessels as they were in the great era of sail and stream".
INDEPENDENCE, Wayne City Landing, Start of the Santa Fe Trail...
Category
20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case and Works Very Nicely. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 16.75" W x 7.5" D.
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Civil War-Era Side Drum, Made by George Kilbourn, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Civil War-era side drum with a pair of wooden drumsticks. This is a rope tension drum with a wooden body, ropes, and leather tabs. An iron tack pattern surro...
Category
1850s American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
James Huniford At Home, 2020, Monacelli Press, Brand New Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new copy of James Huniford At Home, hard cover by Monacelli Press, 2020. Just bought it at a Barnes and Noble closing sale to realize I already have it! Oops. My loss is your g...
Category
2010s American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood case with domed lid, (glass cover), 5cm (2in) diam.
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
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No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...
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1810s German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Pigeon A Lion, the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and engraved with hour scales, the reverse engraved with towns and their latitudes, 2¾in (...
Category
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Buterfield A Paris., the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and engraved with hour scales, the reverse engraved with towns and their latitudes, ...
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Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
18th Century Southern European Polychrome Processional Figure
Located in London, GB
18th Century Southern European Polychrome Processional Figure
A late 18th early 19th Century Southern European polychrome and gessoed carved pine and beech processional figure of a ...
Category
Early 1800s Unknown Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Napoleon III Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair.
Located in Labrit, Landes
Prayer chair or Prie-Dieu of the period Napoleon III, French, 19th century
Exotic wood and velvet with golden braid. Can be recovered to suit your interior.
Good antique condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Horst Interiors by Barbara Plumb Hardcover Book 1993 First Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Horst Interiors by Barbara Plumb Hardcover Coffee Table Book 1993 First Edition.A beautiful monograph of the photographs of Horst P Horst’s by Barbara Plumb. Featuring the social and...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Musician Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved cherub depicts a putti with wing and playing the guitar; the sculpture is very expressive in his movement...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Wall Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique wall cherub figures were crafted in Italy, circa 1880. The hand carved cherubs are expressive in their movement and feature wonderful movement and facial expressions. T...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Winged Cherub Wall Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique winged wall cherub figures were crafted in Italy, circa 1880. The hand-painted putti carvings feature their original paint and gold leaf finish for a luxurious result. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
First Lady My Thirty Days Upstairs in the White House Hardcover 1964
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage collectible book, First Lady: My Thirty Days Upstairs in the White House Hardcover – January 1, 1964.
Title: First Lady : My Thirty Days Upstairs in the White house.
by Mart...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Period Style by Mary Gilliatt Elizabeth Wilhide Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Period Style by Mary Gilliatt Elizabeth Wilhide Hardcover Book.Demonstrates how to restore or redecorate a home to particular period specifications, including advice on how to recrea...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 11 19th Century Bois Durci Portrait Roundels
Located in London, GB
Set of 11 19th century Bois Durci portrait roundels
French, 19th Century
Largest: Height 1.5cm, diameter 15.5cm
Smallest: Height 1cm, diameter 11.5cm
This set of 11 panels depicts ...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Corvette Fifty Years by Randy Leffingwell Hardcover Book 2002
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Corvette Fifty Years by Randy Leffingwell.2002, Hardcover, Revised edition.Covering 50 full years of Corvette history, this book features stunning color photographs from master lensm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These charming antique putti carvings were crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved figures depict two chubby cupids resting on a knee and holding a arm up; each sculpture featu...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
1950s fine Tooled Leather Western Theme Ladies Handbag Purse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely and highly tooled western theme leather purse . Decorated on both sides and the interior . Open the flap to find red interior and equestrian embellishment . Wonderful conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Motorcycles by Tod Rafferty
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Motorcycles by Tod Rafferty.
This lavishly illustrated history winds its way through the 20th century by exploring such popular Amer...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Miracle of Saint Peregrine Laziosi. Oil on canvas. Spanish School, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Miracle of Saint Peregrine Laziosi. Oil on canvas. Spanish School, 18th century.
Oil on canvas showing a man surrounded by angels and seated on a cloud of angels and seated on a clou...
Category
18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Madonna With Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered neoclassical Madonna with child. Traces of original color and gilding visible,
Italy, circa 1760-1800.
Weathered small losses and old repairs.
More photo's availa...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Engraved Oneida Silver Plate Trophy Plates or Trays - 1979 A Pair
By Oneida
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of small round engraved silver plate trays by Oneida. Each plate is round with a lovely faux ribbon or rope detail around the edge. The center of each piece is engraved with "C.P.C. '79". We aren't sure what the engraving means, however, we believe it might be equestrian-related. We sourced an enormous amount similar to these earlier in the year which were Horse Race trophy...
Category
1970s American American Classical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Hand Woven Leather Western Whip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A leather had made whip. The piece is a great decor piece in a Ralph Lauren style space or to tell a decor story with saddles, blankets and western gear.
The piece could also be ...
Category
20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
5 Antique Saddle Leather & Gilt Steel Grey Bound Gilt Theatrical Books in Greek
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
5 Antique Saddle Leather and Gilt Steel Grey Bound Gilt Theatrical Books in Greek
European and early 20th-century authors, including Anton Chekhov, et al.
Five enchanting Antique Sa...
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico map. Printed by Fisher, Son & Co. of London in 1838. As found framed condition. Map has not been examined outside of th...
Category
1830s English American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Iconostasis door depicting the Annunciation, Balkans? 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Carved and gilt wood door from an iconostasis representing the Annunciation to Mary by the archangel Gabriel.
The word "iconostasis" comes from the Greek εἰκονοστάσι(-ον) (eikonostás...
Category
1880s Balkan Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Coin Operated Carousel Horse Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Coin Operated Carousel Horse Ride
Classic American Vintage 25 Cent Coin Operated Carousel Horse Children's Ride By Amusement Equipment Mfg. Ltd.
Eldon, MO
All Original, Operational When Plugged in, Not Set for Coin Rides...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings
Located in Soquel, CA
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings
Silver Medallion by the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity to Robert P. Hastings Harvard College 1873-1877
The Hastings College of Law was founded by Serranus Clinton Hastings,
a man of diverse and magnificent accomplishments. Schoolmaster, lawyer,
legislator, member of Congress, Chief Justice...
Category
1870s American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
The Red Houses - Margareta Kjellin 1st Edition 2005
Located in London, GB
Red painted wooden houses have long occupied a special standing in
The Red Houses - Margareta Kjellin 1st Edition 2005
Swedish architectural tradition and have done much to shape t...
Category
Early 2000s American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Framed 48 Star American Flag
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible vintage Monumental American flag. A chic vintage 48 star version in great vintage condition. The 48 star flag was last used in 1959. Professionally mounted and framed. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass, Wood
Pleyel Upright Piano Satinwood Neoclassical Inlay Fluted, Columnar Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1893, Pleyel upright piano with a satinwood cabinet.
Entire cabinet features intricate, Neocalssical style inlay. The front panels feature a symmetri...
Category
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Caproni Casts: Masterpieces of Sculpture - 1932 Caproni Brothers Catalogue
Located in Rochester, NY
Caproni Casts: Reproduction of Sculpture - Selected from the Masterpieces of the World - P. P. Caproni and Brother Incorporated - Boston, U.S.A. 1932 catalogue w/ four page price lis...
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1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
ELVIS The King Le King en devenir French edition Hardcover 1st Edition 2006
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ELvis: A King in the Making Hardcover – 1st Edition 2006 by Alfred Wertheimer (Author), Peter Guralnick (Author).From the Estate of the famous fashion designer Christian Audigier Bev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Little 19th Century Notebook with Pencil
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small antique notebook. At the front cover is a hand painted medallion depicting the Palais Bourse building, the Paris stock exchange. Surrounded wi...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique Hand crafted magnifying glass from the 20th Century. The viewing glass is square with a brass frame and brass nautical symbol inlayed at the handle which also displays a br...
Category
20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Limoges Round Cameo Plate Medaillon Framed, 2
Located in New York, NY
Limoges France pair of large round cameo on black ground with neoclassical allegories figures, housed in giltwood medaillon frames with convex glasses with "Sungott Art Studios" labe...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small tabernacle that once graced a church altar. Beautiful original silverleaf and faux marble paint.
weathered, small losses. Italy circa 1780
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Trade Scale Brass and Painted Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail.
Brass and painted cast-iron
Patina and signs of use which make this antique o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III'S BAROMETER
Located in Firenze, FI
This beautiful wall barometer with room thermometer is a highly valuable craftsmanship, attributable to French manufacture and dating back to the period of Napoleon III (approximatel...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
2008 Alaska Duck Stamp Print by Robert Steiner
Located in Soquel, CA
2008 Alaska Duck Stamp Print
2008 Alaska Duck Stamp Print by Robert Steiner (American, b. 1949). Four Alaska Duck Stamp Prints are the focal point with "3...
Category
Early 2000s American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian Antique Wooden Angel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique wooden angel from the mid 1800's, with traces of lacquer but no trace of gilding: I could gild it, but I prefer it as it is.
To hang anywhere You ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Church Sculpture Decorative Cross with Angels Bénitier en terre
Located in Buxton, GB
A beautiful Bénitier en terre cross in polychromed metal is of French Origin. With beautiful carved details and vibrant colours.
The piece is Circa 19th Century and displays a rugge...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pair 19th Century Decorative Desktop Signalling Cannons
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th Century decorative desktop cast iron signalling cannons set on carriages with working wheels.
Category
19th Century English Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with OUTSTANDING Provenance.
This Secretary Chest was made in Virginia in the Early 19th Century, circa 1810.
It is made of cherry, walnut and maple and is most definitely in the Hepplewhite Style of the period, with it’s original Hepplewhite brass drawer pulls.
IT IS A REALLY INTRIGUING AND HISTORIC PIECE, ESPECIALLY, WHEN VIEWED IN CONTEXT WITH IT”S AMAZING PROVENANCE!
This piece was originally owned by Major William Alexander Obenchain who ‘hailed’ from the State of Virginia.
He was an engineer and was in the Virginia Corps of Engineers during the Civil War and served on General Robert E. Lee’s staff. It was acquired by him before the Civil War and we believe that this piece was on campaign with him during the War. We know for a fact that he fought at the Richmond Campaign in 1864, as we have, in our Collection, his original Field Map for that Campaign which ended the War.
It has remained in family ownership ever since.
It has come directly from the Family Estate, together with other VERY IMPORTANT items belonging to Major Obenchain and other IMPORTANT items that belonged to his wife, Eliza Calvert Hall-Obenchain. ALL these items contained in the Collection, are listed/posted individually on our Website.
The top drawer is on retractable curved side hinge supports and pulls outwards and drops to reveal a secretary and writing area.
The Bureau/Secretary Gallery has 6 drawers and 6 cubbies, a central tabernacle door with another drawer and 2 cubbies and this is flanked by 2 secret pull out compartments.
The central tabernacle door has it’s original key and working lock.
Closed, it is almost ‘flush’ like the rest of the drawers, with some very minor bowing through age.
The 3 drawers underneath are graduated in size and it ends with a serpentine shaped base and sits on four hand carved legs with original metal casters, marked ‘Universal 3’.
It has it’s original brasses and hardware throughout, save the addition to 2 contemporary replacement brass hinges to the drop down desk front, as the original hinges were broken, could not be repaired and were not supporting the weight of the drop down leaf.
Some minor repairs but not noticeable.
Otherwise, the piece is in it’s entirely, ORIGINAL condition!
What makes this piece even MORE INTRIGUING and APPEALING HISTORICALLY, are the 2 ‘historic’ circular holes on the piece:-
(1) in the back of the piece as seen in the photos. This hole is not symmetrical or fully round and appears to serve no purpose to the piece whatsoever. Sometimes, pieces have holes for wiring for lighting, put in them over the years, but this one never had such lighting or, indeed, any such explanation for this hole, AND
(2) the rear hole is replicated, in the corner portion of the bottom drawer and someone (a very long time ago) has used a tin can top, to cover the hole in the back of the drawer. The tin can top is period to the Civil War Era and is embossed “Minimum Volume 1 Pint”.
Our conclusion, is that (whilst we are, by no means ballistic experts) that these holes were created by musket balls, fired during one of the Major’s campaigns in the Civil War. It is entirely conceivable that this piece, being strapped into a covered wagon for carriage, would have been on it’s side. We are of the opinion that both holes, were caused or created by a musket ball entered the chest trough the base and back. We also believe that ‘the Major’, used what he had at his disposal on the battlefield, namely, a tin can lid to repair the hole in the drawer.
SO THIS PIECE IS A VERY SPECIAL PIECE OF US HISTORY, INDEED!
NOT ONLY IS IT AN EARLY 19th CENTURY AMERICAN PIECE, WITH A CONNECTION TO THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, THE CIVIL WAR, HISTORIC & IMPORTANT FIGURES IN THAT WAR AND IMPECCABLE PROVENANCE AND HISTORY!
IT IS TRULY UNIQUE!
William Alexander Obenchain. Born April 27, 1841 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.
Parents: Thomas Jefferson Obenchain and Elizabeth Ann Sweetland.
Entered VMI on July 18, 1859 as a member of the VMI (Virginia Military Institute...
Category
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Russian Icon from the Moscow School, depicting "Our Lady of Kazan"
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exquisite and extremely rare Russian icon adorned with a gilt silver oklad, bearing the marks of both the silversmith and the assayer, and measuring 31.5 x 26.5 c...
Category
19th Century Russian Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Trade Scale Brass and Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail
Brass and Cast-Iron
Patina and signs of use which make this antique object ver...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Brass sundial with folding gnoman. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Tabernacle or Dome 19th century Gilded very Big
Located in UTRECHT, NL
A wonderful 19th century French tabernacle or dome.
Made from wood and plaster. With beautiful gilt remnants.
The piece has a wonderful patina.
An ...
Category
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Scrap Book and Photograph pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT Original Scrap Book and Photograph of Major WA Obenchain, pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY.
The photograph is ‘new’ to the market and has never left family ownership until NOW!
It is a previously, unseen image, of a significant historical figure, Major William Alexander Obenchain, who served on General Robert E. Lee’s Staff during the Civil War and was President of Ogden College in Bowling Green, Kentucky between 1883 – 1906.
We are of the opinion that the photo was taken, whilst, Major Obenchain was President of Ogden College, and circa 1890-1900. It bears the stamp on the bottom right for “McClure of Lexington, KY”.
Framed and under glass.
The Scrap Book is his personal Collection of numerous and various newspaper article cuttings, letters, speeches and other historical items of memorabilia, MAINLY, relating to Ogden College (now part of Western Kentucky University), from the 1870’s up to 1918.
Signed in ink, by the Major, on the inside of the front cover and hand-written annotations by him, throughout.
It also includes newspaper article cuttings and other historical items of memorabilia personally relating to Major Obenchain and his family, including: Articles relating to the ‘Stone’ Criminal Trial in Dallas, TX in 1876 for the almost fatal shooting of his brother, James T Obenchain , Merit Certificate for distinguished academic achievement by Major Obenchain, from the Buchanan Collegiate Institute dated July 6th 1849, et al.
Over 53 Pages of content!
An EXCEPTIONAL and UNIQUE Collection that is ‘new’ to the market, has never been seen by the public before and has never left family ownership until NOW!
A UNIQUE HISTORICAL RECORD OF OGDEN COLLEGE/WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY and BOWLING GREEN!
William Alexander Obenchain. Born April 27, 1841 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.
Parents: Thomas Jefferson Obenchain and Elizabeth Ann Sweetland.
Entered VMI on July 18, 1859 as a member of the VMI (Virginia Military Institute...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Narcissa Ward Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama c.1933-1942 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accessory items that are contained in the room is designed and created by hand. Original signed tag on the back. Comes with two booklets by Mrs. James Ward Thorne (Narcissa Ward), an original photograph signed by the artist and newspaper clippings.
CREATOR Narcissa Ward aka Mrs. James Ward Thorne.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1933-1942.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Glass, Fabric, Metal, Paper.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 11.25 in. W 13.75 in. D 7.75 in.
HISTORY
Mrs. James Ward Thorne of Chicago loved dollhouses and miniatures as a child. After traveling in Europe where she collected miniature furniture and accessories, Mrs. Thorne commissioned over two dozen miniature rooms created by cabinetmakers from her own drawings. The scale is: one inch to one foot. The rooms were exhibited in the 1933-1934 Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition, the 1939 San Francisco's Golden Gate International Exposition, and in the 1940 New York World's Fair.
Later, Mrs. Thorne had 29 more rooms created, copying Europe's castles, museums and historic homes. She commissioned architects to create historically accurate settings and had the textiles and carpets made by the Needlework Guild of Chicago. The rooms showing the French and English architectural and decorating styles from the 1500's to the 1920's, were exhibited in 1937 at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1942 Mrs. Thorne gave 37 more Miniature Rooms to the Art Institute of Chicago. Those rooms offered views of American history between 1875 and 1940. The Art Institute of Chicago's Thorne Miniature...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Glass
Cased Ship Model of the United States Frigate "Essex" 1799
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely made three masted ship model (1/8” inch =1 ‘ Scale) with carved wood details and painted with string details. Includes Masthead Sculpture, two Anchor...
Category
20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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