19th Century Models and Miniatures

A rare and unusual antique French Syncephalus conjoined twins fetal medical teaching model, attributed to Dr. Louis Auzoux, circa 1860. "Syncephalus twins" is a very rare type of co...

A lovely pair of portrait miniatures of two ladies, by a French skillful artist who painted in fine pointille technique on paper this pair of portraits in the 1870s circa. Set in tw...

Stunning and all handcrafted, single door corner cabinet for wall mounting. For the collectors of great looking and ready to use antiques we also...

A very fine scale model of a late 19th Century tipping ‘muck cart’. A tumbrel is a two-wheeled cart or wagon typically designed to be hauled by a single horse or ox. Their original ...

Charming antique miniature brass tilt-top table, also known as a candle reflector. It is a decorative piece that features a round top with a checkerboard pattern. The table is often...

A delightful Italian bronze Grand Tour model of the Temple of Hercules Victor, Rome, circa 1860 in date. The bronze realistic model is cast in high relief with twenty Corinthian col...

ABOUT 19th C. American Grey Iron Casting Co. "Spark" salesman's sample pot belly stove, cast iron with black finish, pot belly with hinged door to load wood, lever mechanism to rele...

A light-brown, antique German model of an Egyptian temple made of handcrafted, partly painted Mahogany and Walnut, in good condition. The inside of the de...

Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers. Beautifully made with inlaid banding details. Would make a sweet little Jewelry box for keepsakes.

Charming and rare child's sofa with hand-carved and gilded frame. Cut velvet and silk upholstery. Great for that special pet in your life.

Handmade and decorated Late Victorian wood dollhouse. The attention to details are what make this house especially fine: dentil molding, turned porch posts, scalloped porch fascia bo...

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.

exceptional piece is finely hand carved, brass mounted with rich patination and fine grain. The fabulous curved horn handle is raised over a ring turned, elegantly tapering walking ...

A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy. The Italian Renaissance is renowned for its magnificent works of art and architecture, which are admired to this day for their grandeur and intricate details. Among the most impressive examples of this era are the rare and monumental carved Carrara marble models of cathedrals...

A beautiful example of the craft of ship modeling, this sloop has all the details the original would have had and the model maker left the lower half of the hull exposed to reveal th...

Exceptional antique globe on stand, by Rand McNally. The 6” diameter globe is supported by the half circle brass meridian, which is mounted t...

Inspired model of a boat or skiff expertly crafted in mahogany, probably by a boat builder, having a graceful form and has acquired a well earned patina only time can give.

Unusual 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze box in the form of a sarcophagus, circa 1880. Nice form, handsome desk-top accessory, great addition to any box collection. 5.5 inches...

This striking plaster anatomical models is a half and half in the style of Jean Antoine Houdon. It shows the skeleton on one side and muscular layer on the other. The bust is full si...

A fine 19th century French Louis Philippe Period miniature commode, or sample chest. Hand-crafted of solid walnut with book matched veneer of walnut. Beautiful wood pattern. Four dov...

A very rare 19th Century silver watch walking stick of exceptional quality. This exquisite piece is stamped with silver marks and in excellent full working order. The silver watch ...

There hasn't been much information regarding this particular type of lay figure, indeed these are exceptionally rare, until fairly recently since the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge ...

A Botanical model by Robert Brendel, famous German botanist, 19th century. As detailed by the University of Aberdeen Zoology Museum, "In the late 19th century Botanist and model-mak...

An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to cover the noxious odors of everyday Victorian Era living. Pastille burners were shaped as dovecotes, cottages, churches, castles, and flower-covered summer houses. The smoke from the burning pastille flowed through the cut-out windows or chimneys of these follies, scenting damp and musky rooms. This example shows a yellow roofed cottage with three windowed chimneys. The roof shows a Pagoda influence. Applied flowers and bocage, columns support the front porch roof. Cut-outs on the rear of the cottage for Pastille placement. Beautifully applied bocage and flower heads, gilded accents. 6 in. L x 4.5 in. W x 7 in. H Showing the expected light wear from age and use, a stable hairline to the front left porch column.

A French Grand Tour 19th century plaster, bust of French King Henri II made by Atelier de moulage du Louvre between 1854-1865 after Pilon Germain...

This is a superb decorative glass cased bronze model of the Colubrina da Fortezza cannon, late 19th century in date. It features a 25 cm long brass barrel mounted on a two-wheel car...

Botanical model Brassica Napus L. Robert Brendel Berlin, late 19th and early 20th century Label: No. 18/ Brassica/ Napus L. Rapes bluthe/ Cavalo navone flower.//chou-colza fleur. C...

Unique and perfectly handcrafted early 19th Century cherrywood wall cabinet with multiple hand-Cut dovetail drawers. This stunning cabinet of drawers is another one of our recent gr...

Bronze standing figure depicting Emperor Alexander I of Russia, who reigned from 1801 to 1825. The figure is shown in an upright, dignified pose, emphasizing his imperial status. Fin...

19th Century Miniature Portrait of Jesus Christ, Germany A very small wooden miniature portrait painted on porcelain of Jesus Christ with a crown of thorns in a carved wooden frame ...

French 19th century handcrafted bridal, wedding, or marriage dome on stand. The uniquely 19th century (Victorian period) tradition of a “globe de Mariée” involved a glass cloche or d...

Small size gaff-rigged pond yacht. Made from carved and hollowed wood with copper keel with lead bar weight and rubber support to silvered rudder. Deck is scored and fitted with br...

A very elegant wooden pond yacht ship model. High quality, hand-built. Hull and mast made in santos mahogany with fine details. Set onto a custom...

19th c., American, four drawer miniature chest with Sheraton style pulls, on scalloped blocked feet. This attractive salesman sample is characterful with a lovely deep aged cherry co...

Naturalistically crafted objects in the form of mushrooms and fruits, mostly signed. Executed in ivory using the Shibayama-zaiku technique, incorporating coral, mother-of-pearl, gems...

Bought in the south of France this set of antique doll carriages are an enchanting collection with wooden handles, original paint, and working wh...

Antique Marklin Ocean Liner with American flags and lifeboats circa 1900 Original Travel Agency Model - No Motor - Wired Interior for Lighting Antique Marklin Ocean Liner with Ameri...

A 19th Century, white-grey antique French miniature model of a Palladio style gazebo with a domed roof and topped with a small urn shaped finial, columns and circular base. The detai...

This is a stunning and rare Black Forest wall mounted carved chamois goat's head hat and coat rack with glass eyes and with branch and leaf dec...

A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and a obvious rare survivor. A inscribed label of the maker Vago alo...

A rare and impressive life-size wooden artist’s lay figure, French, dating to the second half of the 19th century. Beautifully carved with well-defined anatomical form, the figure fe...

An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges t...

A 19th-century silver tape measure holder by Hermanus Heuring A small silver tape measure holder, operated by a small swing handle. The holder is slightly oblong, measuring 3.5 cm a...

A fine early 19th century French Empire miniature sample commode crafted of solid walnut and burl of walnut veneer with deep, striking grain patterns. The secondary structure uses a ...

An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to...

An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to...

Miniature Walnut Cabinet with Carrara Marble Top, France, 19th Century Charming and finely crafted miniature armoire in walnut, featuring delicate inlaid lines and a mirrored door a...

Swedish Folk Art Miniature “Snipa” Boat Model from Bohuslän, Late 19th Century A beautifully handcrafted miniature model of a traditional Scandinavian snipa, created on Sweden’s wes...

English (19th Cent) ship model with copper hull and 10 brass cannons

19th century Russian princess with tiara and elaborate jewelry portrait miniature This young woman is wearing elaborate jewelry and a golden tiara....

A 19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of solid walnut with French polish finish. Historically crafted as a meuble de maîtrise by a guild apprentice to demonstra...

French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, circa 1810–1820 Charming and finely proportioned miniature chest of drawers in mahogany (Swietenia mahogoni), dati...

A fine Grand Tour plaque or curio. With a pietra paesina or ruin / ruiniform marble form plaque mounted in a gilt bronze frame with an integral bail...

A silver loderein or snuff box in the shape of a book A silver loderein box in the shape of a book with engraving. 19th Century. The box is silver ...

This beautiful shrine resembles the real life temple in the 19th century China. The decorated facade features gilded pheasants and Ru Yi shaped Lin Zhi, an herb ...

Miniature dresser with five drawers. Wonderful veneer finishes. Made as a salesman sample with original knob hardware.

Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings. These flowers are symbols ...

A very nice early 20th century Austrian jewelers metal anvil. Perfect as a paper weight, gift for a jewelry collector or of course, as a tool. Nice older addition to any collection....

Anatomical cut of a human skull composed in natural painted papier-maché, with numbered labels on the different elements

Late 19th century door stop, France, circa 1880. This lady sculpture is made in heavy solid cast iron and is in it original hand-painted colors.