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Place of Origin: Caribbean
Enamel Warning Sign in Dutch and Papiamentu / Papiamento Language
Located in Langweer, NL
An orignal enamel sign that was used as a warning for the people on one the ABC Islands.
Papiamentu (or Papiamento) is a mixture of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
Sailor's Valentine with Heart Design, Barbados, West Indies- Large Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
West Indian Sailor's Valentine,
Circa 1880
The large single sailor's valentine is composed from a variety of shells in concentric and geometric patterns, centred with a heart motif, surrounded by three flowers; within an octagonal stained wood frame.
Dimensions: 13.86 inches wide x 13.82 inches (35.2cm wide, 35.1cm high)
THE SAILOR'S VALENTINE
A sailor's valentine is made of one, or, more often, a hinged pair of octagonal wooden display cases lined with fabric. Small shells, seeds, or other materials are glued to the fabric, usually forming a colorful design. The name "sailor's valentine" comes from the fact that there is usually a sentimental phrase, such as "Forget Me Not," "With Love," or other sayings that we use on Valentine's Day. The shape is thought to come from old compass...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Jamaican 20th Century Miniature Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderful George III Style mahogany hand dovetail two part sampler chest on chest made in Jamaica. This Chippendale style chest on chest was made in the early 20th century. The sampl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Erotic Art Sculpture Woman’s Waist Pottery Ashtray Vessel Female Body Form
Located in Hyattsville, MD
White Hi-gloss glazed ashtray, heavily crazed. Artist/Maker unknown. Procured in Puerto Rico.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
19th C Jamaican Minature Spice Cabinet, attributed to Ralph Turnbull
Located in Charleston, SC
This Caribbean miniature demipress/spice cabinet was made in Jamaica in the 1830's and is attributed to Ralph Turnbull. This British Colonial piece is c...
Category
19th Century British Colonial Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coconut, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
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19th Century Dutch Miniature Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century miniature secretaire cabinet made from Oakwood.
Decorative object, can be used as jewelry/letter box.
Originates Netherlands, dating, circa 1800
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
20th Century Italian Miniature Mahogany Piano Sterling Silver Details
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Located in VALENZA, IT
Mahogany vertical piano miniature with 925 sterling silver inserts and details.
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1980s Other Vintage Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Miniature Walnut & Pine Paneled Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Late 19th century miniature two-drawer chest of drawers.
With paneled sides and turned feet and knobs.
Cosisting of Walnut with a pine secondary and nail construction.
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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H 13.75 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
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Metal
Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
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19th Century Child’s Mahogany Bagatelle Table, circa 1840
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century child’s mahogany Bagatelle table, circa 1840, mounted on a period custom base. The shallow rectangular mahogany case is hinged to open as ...
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1840s Regency Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding depicting a floral motif. The mother of pearl looks of high quality and shimmers w...
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1850s Victorian Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
H 12.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Umbertine Rifle Cabinet Walnut Italy 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Umbertine fusilier in walnut carved on the uprights with zoomorphic heads, Italy, last quarter of the 19th century. Decorated with metal studs and leather inserts fixed on the gun holders...
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19th Century Other Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Ber...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
H 3.88 in W 2.25 in D 1.13 in
Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Thompson-Plaster electrical cabinet, by Physician's Specialty Company, Leesburg, Virginia, United States.
The historic turn of the late 19th / early 20th century quack medicine machine used a violent ray electrotherapy apparatus as a cure-all, claiming to cure numerous ailments, cancers, and more.
Featuring the original oak framed glazed glass-covered marble top for use with 'medical' instruments, atop quartersawn oak chest fitted with three graduated drawers, opening to reveal various associated equipment and supplies, including blown glass evacuated tube implements of varying shapes and for different therapeutic uses. High-quality solid wood case, rising on castors. Signed, retaining the original manufacturer plaque. Museum quality.
Provenance / Acquisition:
Reportedly purchased by Dr. Slaughter, of Goldthwaite, Texas, May, 1903.
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas. Day 2 of 3, Important Estates catalog. 2021
Similar examples can be found in select museum collections and exhibitions, including Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, Virginia. Holmes Medical Museum, Foley, Alabama.
Dimensions: (approx)
40.75" High, 26" Wide, 17.5" Deep
Condition:
Excellent original antique condition. Museum quality. Unknown if complete. Wear consistent with age and use.
A scarce example of medical quackery...
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Early 20th Century Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Marble
Art Nouveau Peacock Bimini Art Glass Sculpture Figurine, 1910s
By Lauschaer, Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early-20th century hand blown Peacock Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in Germany. Peacock with Spun Glass "Feathers" and...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Late 19th Century Sailor's Knot Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1880s, an intricate and elaborate array of approximately 41 bends, hitches, knots, splices, rigging and other fa...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Early 20th Century Coco De Mer
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Coco de Mer
An oversized highly decorative example of a Coco de Mer nut. The Coco de Mer seed nut is the largest in the world and only found in the Seychelles islands. Mounted onto a discrete silver stand to showcase the unusually sexually suggestive shape.
Size in inches: H 14” x W 12” x D 8”
Origin: Seychelles islands
Material: Natural
Completely solid in structure and form, naturally aged over the years with relevant wear and tear including surface wear. We sell...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Jamaican Colonial Engraved Tortoiseshell Comb-Case with Two Combs, Dated 1670
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare Jamaican engraved tortoiseshell comb-case with two combs
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H 7.68 in W 4.93 in D 0.24 in
Antique 395 Styles National Cash Register
Located in Brea, CA
Antique National Cash Register Company cash bronze excellent condition, Amount Purchased, 395 styles and sizes 1200 U.S. and foreign pat...
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20th Century Native American Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Antique Rare Miniature Marquetry Tilt-Top Table, Ralph Turnbull, 1788-1865
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique extremely rare miniature marquetry tilt-top table. Probably Ralph Turnbull (1788-1865)
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Sailor's Double Large Valentine, with Motto- Thinking of You, Barbados
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's double large Valentine,
With Motto- Thinking of You.
Barbados, West Indes,
circa 1875
The sailor's valentine within an octagonal wood box with an aqua-blue paper li...
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1870s Folk Art Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
H 1.5 in W 23.25 in D 12.75 in
Wooden & Canvas Handmade Model Ship, Stamped Constitution
Located in New York, NY
Model ship made by hand of wood and canvas, stamped Constitution. This was intricately done by local craftsmen in Haiti. This can be seen at our 2420 Broadway location on the upper w...
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2010s Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Pair of Vintage Painted Cuban Maracas
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made from gourds filled with seeds the maraca originally used in healing ceremonies became an integral part of Caribbean and Latin music. Here is a vintage pair of Cuban maracas deco...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Double Large Sailor's Valentine with Motto "Love as Deep as The Ocean", Barbados
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large double Sailor's Valentine with motto "Love as Deep as The Ocean",
Barbados, West Indes,
circa 1885.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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H 12.75 in W 25.75 in D 1.63 in
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Large Double Sailor's Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large double sailor's valentine, Barbados,
circa 1885.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Vinatge Shell Collection In Custom Yellow Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Great vintage collection of Cuban painted snails in varying shades of yellow with black and brown stripes. In hand painted specimen box. Circa 1930's.
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Early 20th Century Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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Shell
Sailor's Double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's double Valentine-For My Dearie,
Barbados,
circa 1885
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1880s Victorian Antique Caribbean Collectibles and Curiosities
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