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Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
By Thompson & Capper
Located in New Orleans, LA
An invaluable addition to the 19th century home, this domestic medicine chest contained nearly everything needed to nurse a member of the house...
Category

19th Century Other Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Miniature 19th Century Oak Kitchen Windsor Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful late 19th century miniature oak kitchen Windsor armchair having attractive turned decoration to back, seat, legs and supports (A most unusual and charming item of ...
Category

Late 19th Century Country Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

16th Century German Hand Carved Painted Wood St. Sebastian
Located in Marbella, ES
16th century German hand carved painted wood St. Sebastian.
Category

16th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Beautifully Hand Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Barometer & Thermometer 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, highly decorative and excellent condition Arts & Crafts barometer. This unique Arts & Crafts, banjo barometer is another great example of the beauty and the quality of ...
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood

17th Century Lantern Alarm Clock by Johannes Quelch, Oxford
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An English 17th century lantern clock made of brass and iron, circa 1665-1670. The clock consists of going and striking trains, as well as a...
Category

17th Century Baroque Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Book Ends with 11 Antique Books
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice Black Forest bear shaped book ends. This set also comes with a very fine set of 11 antique leather bound books. Would make an interesting gift!
Category

19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unique Brass and Copper midcentury Bracelet by Anna Greta Eker, Norway, 1960s
By Anna-Greta Eker
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vintage brass bracelet desinged and made by Norwegian silversmith Anna Greta Eker. This brass bracelet has decorative copper details on the outside combined with colored "s...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

1950s Midcentury Classic Double Link 18-Karat Gold Charm Bracelet with Nut Charm
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful midcentury 18-karat rose gold double linked charm bracelet. The linkage is very strong and solid with faceted double 8 shaped links in wonderful condition to hold all your ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Rabot, XIXème Siècle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rabot, XIXème siècle. L: 92cm, H: 21cm, P: 8cm.     
Category

1890s Country Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Mobilier Louis-Philippe Napoleon III by Colette Lehmann, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Louis-Philippe Napoleon III by Colette Lehmann. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin, 1976, French text. Hardcover with dust jackets. 81 pp. Illustrates the beds, seating, tables, cas...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880
Located in Milano, IT
Atelier mannequin graven and carved stone pine wood Italy, late 19th century Measures: H 102 cm x 25 cm x 14 cm H 40.15 in x 9.84 in x 5.51 in Weight: circa kg 4 State of conse...
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1880s Other Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French Giltwood Wall Mercury Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French giltwood cased diamond barometer, verre eglomise dial with seven weather indications and original pointer signed 'Fouin', circa 1830.
Category

1830s Louis Philippe Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Delightful French 19th Century Toy Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delightful later 19th century toy horse constructed from painted metal. A charming accent piece for any living area.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Brass Plate and Wood Structure Weight Scale, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury brass plate and wood structure weight scale, 1950s Wooden structure weight scale, very rare and typical, entirely decomposable, with brass plate and arms attached...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIV Oratory - Crucifixion Scene in Marquetry, circa 1700 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb oratory in oak from the Louis XIV period. The lower part forming a drop-leaf desk, has a door with its original hinges and rests on a platform. In the upper part, the pediment...
Category

1690s Louis XIV Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Life-Size Artists Mannequin, Italy, circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Life-size artists Mannequin, Italy, circa 1800 Beautifully carved fully articulating model with handsome face and delicate fingers.
Category

Early 1800s Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Giacomo Guardi Old Master Painting of Venetian Lagoon, Provenance
By Francesco Guardi
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century Giacomo Guardi old master painting of Venetian Lagoon. Provenance. Old master painting in oil on canvas by the artist Giacomo Guardi (1764...
Category

18th Century Baroque Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

1920s Terrestrial Antique Library Globe Edited Columbus by Prof. Ernst Friedrich
By Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergard
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe edited by Columbus, by prof. Ernst Friedrich, 1920s. Very good condition. Measures: Height cm 110, inches 43.30, diameter of sphere cm 50, inches 19.68. Establishe...
Category

Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Antique Painting of Christ and Two Apostles in Ebonized Wooden Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Meaningful and perfect size, religious work of art. We find it refreshing to see Christ in this original 1913 oil painting as the spiritual master that he was (in a ceremonial act) ...
Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Italian 17th Century "Mannequin De Presentation"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 17th century "Mannequin De Presentation" from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from polychromed wood with a very handsome face, articulating body and sulfur eyes. T...
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17th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1880's Russian Rifle Bayonet Pendant Chandelier, Steel, Copper, Brass & Bronze
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These chandeliers are exclusive to Loomlight design and are built to order using rifle bayonets from late 19th century Mosin-Nagant military rifle develo...
Category

1890s Late Victorian Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dove Bracelet
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This superb bracelet made in sterling silver with alternating links of doves and eggs in nests. This is a Classic Danish Georg Jensen design with Art Nouveau influences. It has a won...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Carved Mahogany Wall Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French wall barometer in a finely carved mahogany case with trailing fruit and vines surmounted by a lions mask, enamel dial with seven weather indicati...
Category

1890s Victorian Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Charity Box
Located in New York, NY
Judaica Charity box, made in Austria, circa 1920. Printed with a scene of the Western Wall, inscribed in Hebrew “Land of Israel / Western Wall / Rabbi Meir...
Category

Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

German "Schaukelwagen" by Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andra for Siegfried Lenz
By Mart Stam, Hans Brockhage
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This ingenious design for children is from German (DDR) designers Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andra made in the early 1950's Hans Brockhage (1925-2009) was wounded in WWII and starte...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Rubber

Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Located in Greenwich, CT
Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook pilot boats...
Category

1860s Sporting Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Gilt Metal Bookends of Notre Dame of Paris
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of gilt metal bookends represents the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris. Heavyweight with felt padded bases.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1966 Sterling Silver Soldier Presentation Trophy
By A. Chick & Sons Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver presentation trophy on oakwood plinth in the form of a Victorian soldier; an addition to our military related silverware collection. This fine vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver trophy has been realistically modelled in the form of a crouching soldier holding a musket. The model is embellished with impressive cast details reproducing the fine details of the soldier's Victorian attire, including a dagger and ammo pouch to his belt. The sterling silver soldier is displayed on the original oak wood presentation plinth. The cuboid plinth is fitted with a vacant silver inscription band; the band may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired. This fine presentation silver...
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1960s Other Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Altar Sticks Made into Tall Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 19th century carved wood altar sticks made into table lamps. This pair of Italian table lamps have been fashioned from antique carved wood altar sticks. The altar sticks have nice fluted details with a decorative leaf motif and more of a triangular-shaped base. They are raised on carved wood bases which mimic their triangular bottoms. These Italian altar sticks table...
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19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Considered the first step into the world of modern photocopying, the copying machine was among the first widely used devices to successfully produce an ex...
Category

18th Century Other Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

1990s Style Open Armchair
By Stephen Cavallo
Located in New York, NY
1990s style open armchair made in Italy Size H. 29 .5" x W. 21.5, sold as is in raw unfinished beechwood Only one left.  
Category

17th Century Chippendale Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

1890s Vintage Ship Project by Charles Sibbick from the Uffa Fox archives
By Charles Sibbick
Located in Milan, IT
Structure of his favourite kind of keel by Charles Sibbick the designer, similar to the modern boats racing today in America's cup. It is a part of a project for a 52' linear rater f...
Category

Early 1900s Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models
By Emile Deyrolle
Located in Buffalo, NY
LES FILS D'EMILE DEYROLLE, PARIS. Extremely rare set of four 19th century French painted plaster, wire and wood Didactic models depicting progression, ANATOMIE VEGETALE, beautifully ...
Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Boeing Bi-Plan Wing Conference Table
Located in Paris, FR
Conference table, made from original structure of Boeing Bi-Plan Wing from 1934. Original brand new piece made on order. With top in thick clear glass. Exceptional piece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Book, A Fine Binding The Life of John Mytton, Esq.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine 19th century London sporting book, 4th edition with colored prints of hunting, racing, coaching, shooting etc.
Category

19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Large French 19th Century Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delightful 19th century large French Balance - or scale in copper, iron and wood used in the silk industry for weighing silk cocoons. A perfect kitchen island accent piece.
Category

19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Iron

Skiff Trainer, 1960, Italy
Located in Weesp, NL
Italy 1960 skiff trainer. Italian mid-century modern working skiff trainer. A rare and very decorative piece to be used or as decoration in your home, office or sporting club. ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Le Spiroble De Salon, A French Tennis Game with Two Rackets
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage tabletop swing ball game. A rare tabletop swing ball game in original pine box. The exterior of the lid with stenciled name 'Le Spiroble de Salon'. The interior with paper instructions. The Victorian or early Edwardian game comprises of a short beech-wood pole with weighted X base and a ball on a piece of string. There are two very nice long handled rackets to accompany the set, the rackets with original gut stringing. A fine and I believe very rare set. The paper instructions are in French and read:- Le Spiroble de Salon. Deux Joueurs:- Ce jeu se joue sur une table divisee en deux parties egales par le Trace. Il se compose d'un Poteau au sommet duquel est attachee une cordelet le terminee par une balle en caoutehoue. Pour installer le Poteau on en fait entrer l' extremite dans le support alour- di de plomb en forme decroix. Le support est place au milieu de la table dans l'axe du Trace. Deux joueurs prennent part au jeu. Munis chacun d'une raquette, ils se placent en ???? l'un de l'autre de chaque cote du Trace et tirent au sort a qui lancera la balle. Le joueur faorise lance la balle fortement aves sa raquettsde facon a enrouler la cor...
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Early 1900s Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Fine William IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1835
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The lid and underside showing a fine engine-turned surface, the hinged lid decorated with a foliate cast border opening to a richly gilded interior housing an exceptionally fine hand-pierced & foliate engraved hinged grille. The interior bearing impressed Birmingham hallmark, date mark for 1835 & makers marks for Joseph Willmore...
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Mid-19th Century William IV Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Great Expectations" Original Belgian Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian movie poster for David Lean's film adaptation of Charles Dickens famous novel. The artwork on this poster is unique to the film B...
Category

1940s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique Nautical Portolano of Isle De Poro by Antoine Roux, France, 1844
By Antoine Roux
Located in Milan, IT
Antique portolano, nautical map of Isle De Poro engraved on a copper plate by Antoine Roux, Marseille France 1844, from his work Recueil des principaux plans des ports et de Rades de...
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1840s Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

ARP Gas Rattle, Football Rattle
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Second World War wooden ARP gas rattle. An air raid warden's wooden gas rattle, later Boston United football rattle. This gas rattle is made from beechwood with a turned handle and ...
Category

1930s Sporting Art Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Curious Architectural Model, France, circa 1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and curious painted wood model of a set of Primitive-looking Dwellings, with a white-washed finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Marklin Ocean Liner with American Flags and Lifeboats, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
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 Am...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1820. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer. Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance Tapered, original painted, primary barrel in good order Draw tube in good order with smooth action 56mm, 2.25" objective lens Presents a good, sharp and bright image Engraved 'Cary, London' Complete with lens CAP and swivel dust cover Supplied with an London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago. Dimensions: Max Drawn Length: 112cm (44'' Closed Length: 76cm (30'') Objective Glass Diameter: 5.6cm (2.25'') About Cary, The Stand, London William Cary was born in 1759, the third of four brothers to George and Mary Cary. The eldest, George, was a haberdasher, John a map maker and the youngest, Francis, an engraver. William served his apprenticeship under Jesse Ramsden, arguably one of the finest instrument makers in England, and went on to produce Fine instruments himself, working alongside his brother John. They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock
Located in Delft, NL
18th century rare Dutch mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock A mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock. On ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Siegel Paris, Small Mannequin in Composite Material on Metal Base, 1950-1960
By Siegel Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Siegel Paris, small mannequin in composite material on its metal base, original wig, circa 1950-1960.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Christie's 1910 Scratch Built Child's Pull Along Flying Scotsman Lner 4472 Train
By Christie's
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind scratch built circa 1910 children’s pull along Flying Scotsman LNER 4472 train sold at Christies ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Didactic Dr. Auzoux Molding, Internal Organs + Starfish Transversal Cut
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Leuven , BE
Moldings labeled "Auzoux 9 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine Paris 6e". Dimensions: Internal organs 54 x 36 Starfish 42 x 43.5.
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Early 1900s Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Complete English Zebra Wood Backgammon Game Box, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
English zebra wood backgammon game box. Game consist of board, two sets of 15 checkers, two pairs of dice, a doubling cube and pair of leather dice cups...
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1830s George IV Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Spanish Coins from Juana and Carlos to Isabel II, 1504-1868
Located in valatie, NY
Monedas Españolas Desde Juana y Carlos a Isabel II, 1504-1868 (Spanish Coins from Juana and Carlos to Isabel II) Barcelona: Ferrán Calicó, Xavier Calicó y ...
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20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag Maria Likarz 'Attribution'
By Maria Likarz
Located in Sharon, CT
Extraordinary and rare bag from the Wiener Werkstatte. Fine, bright red beads, abstract design with the kid leather lining. We are attributing our bag to Maria Likarz...
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1920s Vienna Secession Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beads

German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful old crocodile vanity and necessaire case, with eight jars in facetted glass and silver lids, one box in silver, several brushes and combs in silver, inkwell in silver, perfume container in silver and glass, travel clock, lipstick container...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Set of Four Swedish Architectural Design Etchings in Karl Johan Period Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four Swedish architectural design etchings in period Karl Johan frames from the 19th century. This antique set of framed wall art f...
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19th Century Karl Johan Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Wood

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oakwood Altar Boy Sculpture Holding a Church Censer
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique, mid-19th century work of religious art. Over the years we have sold many good quality sculptures of saints, but we have never seen or sold a top quality carved, wooden sculpture of an altar boy. The fact that this 19th century prime example is holding the church incense...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Turn of the Century French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Ashtray by Marionnet
By Albert Marionnet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau gilt bronze ashtray with a floral design and a fluted edge (signed: MARIONNET).
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Map of Mexico by Ortelius, circa 1602
By Abraham Ortelius
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hispaniae Novae Sivae Magnae Recens Et Vera Descriptio 1579'. Map of western New Spain, showing the recently-created Spanish settlements, many rivers, and large l...
Category

Early 17th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

17th Century European Justitia Wooden Sculpture Standing on Gold Gilded Pedestal
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century "Justitia" hand carved wooden painted sculpture standing on a gold gilded baroque pedestal. Missing pieces. Dimensions: 67 cm tall with pedestal.
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17th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

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