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Period: 1870s
19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Milano, IT
Mannequin Sculpted and carved wood Italy or France, second half of the 19th century. It measures 25.59 x 6.29 x 3.54 in (65.5 x 16 x 9 cm) It weighs 2.2 lb circa (1 kg circa) St...
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Italian Other Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

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Wood

19th C. English Carved Mahogany Jewelry Box in the Form of a Miniature Dresser
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very unusual and handsome English carved mahogany Gentlemens jewelry box in the form of a miniature dresser, the upper section with an upward slidi...
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English Late Victorian Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

19th Century Miniature Model Cupboard Ash
Located in Münster, DE
Miniature cabinet around 1870 ash, lower part with three drawers, showcase top with small pediment, original glass and fittings Dimensions: height 104 cm - width 50.5 cm - depth...
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German Rustic Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

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Ash

Half Block Model of the Steam Ship ‘Glamis Castle’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A half block model of the steam ship ‘Glamis Castle’, the ship shown with two truncated masts, a funnel and a boxwood hull with the original painted black t...
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Scottish Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Shipyard Model of the Wooden Steam Ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A shipyard model of the wooden steam ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’, 1877, the hull painted rust-red with black top sides and a black funnel, finely detailed wi...
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English Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

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Satinwood

A perfect almost unworn pair of period 19th century hand made leather baby shoes
Located in London, GB
A perfect almost unworn pair of period 19th century hand made leather baby shoes.
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English Victorian Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather

Victorian Sterling Silver Deer and Stag Table Ornament
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pair of Victorian English cast sterling silver deer and stag models on a plinth; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. These fine antique Victorian cast sterling silver table ornament...
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English Victorian Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Model of a Racing Yacht on a Wooden Stand Original Paint
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Victorian model of a racing yacht, with brass fittings, on a wooden stand original paint topsides English, circa 1870.
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English Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
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Located in London, GB
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19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
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Materials

Marble, Brass

American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
Located in London, GB
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19th Century Lectern Louis-Philippe Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This Louis-Philippe period table lectern in cherrywood resting on four turned legs, has three positions for three different reading angles. France, circa 1840.
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H 10.24 in W 15.36 in D 13 in
Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale model of the American brig "Boxer" of Charleston, South Carolina, Built in 1831 for the U.S. Navy. The model carries ten cannon on carriages. Nicely rigged with all appropriate...
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Hand-Painted Icon of the Madonna, Mid-19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
This stunning hand-painted icon from the mid-19th century is a remarkable example of religious art steeped in tradition and spiritual symbolism. Icons have long held a significant role in Orthodox Christianity, serving as windows to the divine and tools for prayer and contemplation. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece exemplifies the skill and devotion of its maker. The wooden panel and frame are entirely gilded, lending the icon a luminous and reverent quality. The outlines of the Madonna have been finely etched into the gilding, while her face and hands, along with those of the Christ Child, are delicately painted in oil. This contrast between the warm glow of the gold and the naturalistic rendering of the figures creates a powerful visual and emotional impact. Adding to its authenticity, the base of the icon features a Cyrillic inscription, hinting at its origins and cultural significance. The craftsmanship and style suggest it was created during the mid-19th century, making it not only a sacred object but also an invaluable piece of history. This icon is a perfect addition to any collection of religious art or as a meaningful decorative piece for your home. It can be displayed in a devotional space, hung on a gallery wall, or placed on a shelf to create a focal point that inspires reflection and reverence. Whether you are an experienced collector or a first-time buyer, this gilded icon...
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Half Model of the Yacht Endeavor, Gold
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine half model of the 1934 America’s cup defending Yacht Endeavor. The model has a planked deck with Toe Rails, Hatch, Skylights, Helm, Spinnaker Pole, Hatch, Etc. The Hull is paint...
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Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
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Castor & Pollux in marble, Grand Tour
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H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
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Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A framed plaster portrait plaque of the Glasgow Reformist MP James Oswald, signed and dated Carlo Marochetti, 1842, of circular form, shown facing to the right within a black border and the original glazed giltwood frame. Another version of this plaque is in the collection of Glasgow Museums and can be seen on the Art UK website James Oswald (1779-1853) was a successful Glasgow merchant who later inherited various landed estates due to the early death of his cousin. Oswald was one of the first members of the Glasgow Bank when it was established in 1809. He traded largely in cotton and other raw textiles and in his spare time he commanded the Glasgow branch of the volunteer mounted Yeomanry. It was his political career however that captured the hearts of many of his countrymen and led to his eventually being immortalised in sculptural form. The Liberal Party MP for Glasgow from 1832-1837, Oswald was a staunch opponent of Sir Robert Peel...
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Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Rare English Victorian Period Oak Country House Pillar Form Mailbox
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare English oak pillar form country house letter box with a circular base and cylindrical body ending in a carved hexagonal lid with a domed to...
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English Victorian Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

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Doll's Vaisselier, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Doll's vaisselier in grey lacquered wood opening by two partially glazed doors. Entirely furnished with porcelain and fine earthenware dishes, including a large number of plates, covered pots, pitchers, tea service, ... glassware, a scale and copper weights...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

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Doll's Vaisselier, France, circa 1880
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Pair of 19th Century Miniature Portraits of Napoleon and Josephine
Located in Lambertville, NJ
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Thomas Sergent French Palissy Lizard on Mound Desk Paperweight, Signed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Manuel Mafra Caldas Portuguese Palissy Style Stag Beetle Desk Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extremely scarce glazed earthenware desk weight or paperweight of a Stag Beetle, from the workshop of Manuel Mafra, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, circa. 1870-80. In the Palissy style, the life cast beetle is molded in a naturalistic manner, and glazed in tones of brown. The insect sits on an oval base of green extruded clay creating a moss effect, he holds something yellow in his front pincers. The base has a blue scalloped rim. The clear glazed underside is indented. Manuel Cipriano Gomes (1831-1905) was born near Mafra. In 1850, he moved to Caldas da Rainha, a spa town in central west Portugal known for ceramic making. He adopted the name Mafra and set up his workshop in 1853, having purchased the existing workshop of Maria dos Cacos, for whom he had at first worked. In 1870, he gained royal patronage. The artisanal workshop specialized in zoomorphic vessels...
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Mahogany Victorian 19th Century Minature or Apprentice Piece Crib/Cott
Located in London, GB
People like to use the term ‘apprentice pieces’ when referring to small pieces of miniature furniture,but more often than not this isn’t the case. But what is an apprentice piece and why are they often confused with miniatures? Here we aim to answer these questions! The majority of miniature furniture are in fact sample pieces used by travelling salesmen. Workshops would send out salesmen on lengthy country-wide tours, with a miniature of each piece on his sales cart. This meant the cabinet maker could use the smaller form to show off his skills, without the salesman having to carry a full size piece of furniture wherever he went. Using exactly the same skills and techniques as used on the full sized pieces, the miniatures offered a way of potential buyers being able to get a feel of the quality of goods the workshop produced, before committing to a purchase. Better than a flat ink drawing in a catalogue. A much smaller number of these miniatures are termed ‘apprentice pieces’. Apprentice pieces, although again a scaled down version of the workshops’ offerings, were made by an often inexperienced apprentice. They were given lesser quality materials to work with and the craftsmanship was often less refined. Antique miniature furniture...
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English Victorian Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Fine Half Hull Model of ‘Barque Peace’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine half hull model of ‘Barque Peace’, the planked hull set on a stained yew wood backboard, with a plaque reading ‘”Barque Peace” Tonnage 450 B.M....
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British Antique 1870s Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Neoclassical Sample of Columns, Rome, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
From a neoclassical sample, a pair of columns with base and elevation, in standard module. The bases are made of yellow marble and has a wavy profile that closes upwards with a disti...
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Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble, Porphyry

Neoclassical Sample of a Marbles, Rome, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
From a neoclassical sample, a column with base and elevation, in standard module. The base is made out of yellow marble and has a wavy profile that c...
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Marble, Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble

Young Boy Playing the Flute Sculpture on Marble Terrace, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming sculpture in spelter with bronze patina, in the style of Auguste Moreau, representing a young flute player dressed in country clothes, carrying his flute in his left hand an...
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