European Collectibles and Curiosities

- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. Inside and Out, A Masterful Work of Art This PH Bow Grand Piano Curated Edition is an exquisite instrument and sculptural art case piano, featuring Macassar Wood casing with a high gloss finish, with polished brass metal trim. Inside the beautiful case lies the highest-quality, hand-selected piano action. Design Legacy and Skilled Craftsmanship The iconic Danish designer Poul Henningsen designed the PH Bow Grand Piano in...

Poetry antique book by unknown author, with Odes and Sonnets illustrades, in a perfect beautiful original binding. I kept it for me for long time:...

A pair of vintage unusual snow shoes, with wooden surrounds and sprung string design. France, circa 1930s. Good vintage condition, but for use as a prop only we would suggest. ...

This light brown Talosel brooch by Line Vautrin is a unique and elegant piece, adorned with golden star-shaped mirrors and a small convex round mirror in the center. The points of the star are formed by Talosel which has been carefully scarified by hand to create interesting reliefs on which small golden mirrors of a more rectangular shape are inset. This combination of Talosel and gilded mirrors gives the brooch a precious and refined appearance that perfectly embodies the characteristic aesthetic of Line Vautrin’s work. The star shape of the brooch adds a touch of sophistication to its design, while the small round convex mirror...

Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and extremely unique and rare 19th century British Tunbridgeware hair pin/bobbin or slide. This slide is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before…. it is a very rare survivor ! From circa 1860–1880. Made of walnut with gorgeous marquetry inlay on the entirety of the front with classic Tunbridgeware micro-mosaic all over the front. The rear is walnut. The marquetry inlay appears to be various different woods, namely, maple, walnut and satinwood. Would have been worn in a Lady’s hair bun with the micro-mosaic facing forward. This would have belonged to a very elegant lady in the mid to late 19th century. Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically in the form of boxes, that is characteristic of Tonbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The decoration typically consists of a mosaic of many very small pieces of different coloured woods that form a pictorial vignette. Shaped rods and slivers of wood were first carefully glued together, then cut into many thin slices of identical pictorial veneer with a fine saw. Elaborately striped and feathered bandings for framing were pre-formed in a similar fashion. There is a collection of Tunbridge ware in the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery in Tunbridge Wells. The famous makers of Tunbridge ware were in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent; their most notable work was from circa 1830-1900. Early makers of Tunbridge ware, in Tunbridge Wells in the mid-18th century, were the Burrows family, and Fenner and Co. In the 19th century, around 1830, James Burrows invented a technique of creating mosaics from wooden tesserae. Henry Hollamby, apprenticed to the Burrows family, set up on his own in 1842 and became an important manufacturer of Tunbridge ware, employing about 40 people. Edmund Nye (1797–1863) and his father took over the Fenner company when William Fenner retired in 1840, after 30 years in partnership with him. Thomas Barton (1819–1903), previously apprenticed at the Wise factory, joined the Nyes in 1836, and worked as Nye’s designer; he took over the business in 1863 and continued there until his death. In Tonbridge (near to Tunbridge Wells), George Wise (1703–1779) is known to have had a business in 1746. It continued with his son Thomas, and Thomas’s nephew George (1779–1869), who took over in 1806. In its early years the company made articles such as workboxes and tea caddies with prints of popular views; later items had pictures created from mosaics. Their workshop in Tonbridge, Wise’s Tunbridge Ware Manufactory, was next to the Big Bridge over the Medway; the building was demolished in 1886 to widen the approach to the bridge. Tunbridge ware became popular with visitors to the spa town of Tunbridge Wells, who bought them as souvenirs and gifts. Articles included cribbage boards, paperweights, writing slopes, snuffboxes and glove boxes. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tunbridge ware by Edmund Nye, Robert Russell and Henry Hollamby was shown; Edmund Nye received a commendation from the judges for his work. He exhibited a table depicting a mosaic of a ship at sea; 110,800 tesserae were used in making the picture. The manufacturers of Tunbridge ware were cottage industries, and they were no more than nine in Tunbridge Wells and one in Tonbridge. The number declined in the 1880s; competent craftsmen were hard to find, and public tastes changed. After the death of Thomas Barton in 1903 the only surviving firm was Boyce, Brown and Kemp, which closed in 1927. Marquetry was an old technique which was continued by Nye and Barton to create images such as birds or butterflies. ‘Green Oak’ as caused by the fungus Chlorociboria aeruginascens. Stickware and half-square mosaic was invented by James Burrows in about 1830: a bunch of wooden sticks of different colours, each having triangular or diamond-shaped cross section, were tightly glued together; in the case of stickware, the resulting block was dried, then turned to form an article such as the base of a pincushion. For half-square mosaic, thin slices were taken from the composite block, and applied to a surface.[1][2][4] Tesselated mosaic, was a development by James Burrows of half-square mosaic; it was adopted by George Wise and Edmund Nye. Minute tesserae were used to form a wide variety of geometric and pictorial designs. Many sorts of wood were used for the various colours; about 40 were in regular use. Only natural colors were used; green was provided by “green oak”, produced by the action of fungus on fallen oak. Designs for articles were often taken from designs of Berlin wool work.

Collection 100 Rocks, Teaching Material, Italy 1950s Geology teaching board "Minerals and Rocks" G.B. Paravia Scientific Collection - Turin The ...

Early and scarce German solid body electric guitar. Crafted by Fasan guitars . Body is wrapped in a gold metal flake with black line detail covering. An interesting early guitar tha...

Table lighter in bordeaux ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The lighter is functioning and Barbi's engraved initials...

Mid century Swedish pine gym horse circa 1950. Good quality gym horse made by Swedish company ab rantzows gymnastikmateriel. Hide top surface with pine main frame.  Standing on...

Beautiful antique oil painting on wood board. Excellent pictorial quality. Flemish school of the 17th century. A scene of everyday life in the village where in the foreground a farrier works on the horse's hooves. Not signed. Sold with rare antique wooden frame.

Negretti & Zambra Fine Edwardian oak cased barograph with bevelled glass panels and central chart drawer. Ten vacuum chambers linking ...

Beautiful weathered oak panel representing Saint Philomena. Also known as Philomena of Rome was a young virgin martyr whose remains were discovered ...

Brutalist style, Gerhard Adams upright piano with a polished, oak case. The Brutalist style is seen in the unapologetic, strong lines and modular planes that make up the piano cabine...

Beautiful, early 1800s, wooden sculpture of a Holy Mary with child Jesus on her arm. This stunning church relic is another great example of the quality of 19th century, European craftsmanship and we are grateful for it to have found its way to our gallery. Also, because we are certain we will make a private collector or someone's congregation very happy with it. From the amazing body posture, the wonderfully serene facial expressions and the superb manner in which Her draped clothes are hand carved, one can see that this antique and sizeable Virgin Mary statue is the work of a master sculptor. This rare antique statue is made of solid oakwood and can be enjoyed on the floor, on a table, on a wall bracket or even mounted on your wall (via the sturdy antique metal hook...

This very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice features a pair of large wire rim glasses. Both the case and glasses are marked Georgio Armani. Th...

Swedish antique bowling set from the mid 19th century, around 1850. The set, a skittles or ninepins game as it’s also known, has nine pins in pine ...

The Road from Ipswich com Suffolk to Norwich and thence to cromer on the sea coast com Norfolk. By John Ogilby, Esq, His Majesties Cosmographer. Containing...

Carl Aubock brass cigar snuffer #4117. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, molds and techn...

Twelve spoke varnished wood ships wheel with inlaid ring and brass hub. Carved spindles with extra details. Very impressive. Weight: 138 LBS Overa...

Vetement Couture limited edition calfskin paperbag clutch messenger bag, fall winter 2019. Numbered, limited edition.

Comequandofuoripiove case + 2 decks of cards by Studio Lievito Dimensions: D15 x W17 X H6 cm Materials: bianco carrara marble, mohogany wood. Weight: 2.6 kg A reference to one of the most characteristic uses of marble and to the territory of origin of Studio Lievito, this package recalls the box where the lard is stored during its seasoning. Ashioned of white carrara marble with a sliding mahogany drawer, this elegant case comes with two decks of 54 poker cards designed by Studio Lievito. The whimsical name of this piece derives from the catchy phrase (“like when it’s raining outside” in English) used to easily remember the value order in the deck of French cards...

An Italian wooden ship model of a 15th/16th century galleon, from the early to mid 20th century. This three-mast schooner model, when given a closer look, reveals the minutia in the details, from the beautifully carved stern and rudder, mermaid figurehead, cannon/gun-ports, the bow sprit, masts, flags, and dangling anchor. This tall ship model...

Beautiful large heavy Mid-Century Modern brass holy water stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten. Manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten in the 1950s. Made in Ge...

Two volumes 'Monumenti di tutti i popoli" written by Breton in Italian language. Quite good condition with some light traces of moisture between pages. Published in 1844 and 1846.

Plastel medal of Mussolini made by Aurelio Mistruzzi, in the 1930s. Measures: D 10 cm. Good conditions.

A French Louis Philippe style miniature commode, or sample chest made of beautiful book matched veneer of walnut. Four dovetailed drawers with blue velvet lined interior. Original br...

Stunning Large sized Vintage Ferrari Number 9 Pedal Car. This Child's Car Toy is made in Italy by Corrado & Remondini in the 1950s. They called it the Indianapolis by C & R as it wa...

Eight spoke ships wheel with solid brass – Lannan Gallery with brass hub and trim ring. Eight turned posts are fitted to a heavy outer ring with thick inlaid brass band and hub. Varn...

A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware plate or dish with scallop seashell design, circa 20th century, England. This piece is a matte stonew...

Nineteenth Century ship model of an American Brig from the esteemed New Bedford Whaling Museum, formerly the Old Dartmouth Historical Societ...

Antique early 20th century Austrian solid silver & hand painted enamel cigarette case. Stunning quality, richly parcel gilt, the cover enamelled with a young nude girl in her bed, surrounded by draped silk sheets...

Early 19th century mahogany stick barometer by Tagliaue & Torre of 294 Holborn, London, having an architectural top with a central brass finial, rectangular silvered dial with a glazed and hinged door, the dial itself displays weather notations and has a mercury thermometer...

Meaningful and decorative work of religious art. This hand-painted, cast iron replica of the world famous fresco by Leonardo da Vinci is in excellent condition. This Renaissance sty...

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament cabinet was artfully sculpted from solid oak and fruitwood to create a remarkable religious artifact designed to be appreciated throughout the ages! The trapezoidal form of the casework is in keeping with the Gothic style, which historians concur originated in the Cathedral of St. Denis during the middle of the 12th century. Boldly molded crown follows the complex contours and overlooks the case below which features a single door flanked by cornerposts that feature pilasters facing front as well as the sides, with recessed arched panels topped with recessed circular frames above filled with carved rosettes highlighted in gold. The arched recesses facing the front are also filled with carved floral and wheat motifs also highlighted in gold, representing the Bread of Life. The door panel, however, steals the show, with a gloriously carved relief work depicting both wheat and fully laden grapevines adding the significance of the Blood of Christ...

This travelling dresser or vanity set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The set is compos...

A gold, large antique French Louis XVI period barometer, signed by Torricelli in gilded wood and of oval shape with original scientific illustrations, in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece is consisting its original glass. Framed with gilt foliate trim and important pediment. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1750, France. The Italian scientist Evangelista Torricelli...

Brass and snakeskin pipe stand by Austrian industrial designer Carl Auböck, c.1950s. The curved brass frame is partially wrapped in a tan and brown snakeskin. Dimensions: 5" widt...

A handsome and scarce English Arts & Crafts period miniature oak bureau from the early 20th century. Exquisitely hand-crafted in England over a century ago, exceptionally executed, t...

Small boat or yacht wheel with varnish finish and highly polished brass hub and trim ring. This is an exceptional little relic. Circa 1890. English made. Weight: 8 LBS Overall Di...

Very nice and rare 20th century French set of plaster nativity scene figurines. Twelve pieces are representing the religious nativity characters and the animals. Large dimensions. ...

A wonderful antique miniature Victorian Wellington chest of drawers in burr walnut. This dates from around the 1860-1880 period & is quite a rare item. It is a charming little item,...

Wood and leather game box for chess, Nine men’s morris and Backgammon Italy, 19th century 33 x 33,3 x 11,2 cm Nine men’s morris also known as mill game (merelles, from the Latin wor...

A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a...

19th century mahogany banjo barometer by P Nolfi of Taunton, having a swan neck pediment with a central brass finial above a shaped mahogany case decorated with boxwood stringing, th...

Sterling silver tennis ball holder smooth 925 sterling silver ball holder tube, featuring an engraved oval with 2 rackets and balls. The lid is smooth with a lowered central part. Th...

Large Mid-20th century Scandinavian pine gym horse circa 1950. Here we offer a Swedish made gym horse made from solid pine. We believe this is a full Size gym horse which makes this a heavy item. Shaped hide covering a solid weighted pine block, supported by 4 splayed legs, which have the extension legs running up the inside, channeled by supportive metal runners. Fully extended the top surface sits at nearly 5 foot tall...

Pair Antique Chamois trophies on wooden plaques Germany ca. 1930s A pair of antique Black Forest chamois trophies on wooden plaques with brown staining. Originating from the stately...

Set of three vintage toy cars. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...

'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, The Netherlands, 1950s. This is a rare beret style hat in fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very high-end boutique in Zeis...

Truly impressive and great workmanship, hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of truly amazing Gothic antiques then this large a...

Käthe Kruse small doll, 1970-1980s A Käthe Kruse, Modell Hanne, made in Germany girl with braids in her hair, wears the original blue dress with an apro...

A rare and interesting French mahogany-cased barograph by Richard Jules. circa 1900 Exquisitely handcrafted in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, this fine weather forecasting scientific instrument is a barometer that records the barometric pressure over time in graphical form, as well as make a continuous recording of atmospheric pressure. Housed in a high-quality protective wooden case, having hinged lid with original glazed glass panel sides, barograph with centigrade thermometer scale, fitted with eight aneroid capsules stacked in series, cylindrical drum element with graph for data recording and analysis. Signed, retaining the maker's marks to top and interior. The metal plaque affixed to top reads: "Barometre Enregistreur Ancene Mon Richard Frères...

Dimensions: Frame: height 70.5 cm / width 56.5 cm Oleo printing: height 62 cm / width 44 cm.

British Royal Family A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH King George VI in 1937. Flag shows King George VI alongside Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was also the last Emperor...

Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 51cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...

Offering this rare and vintage large Italian inlaid marquetry music box with gilded metal "claw" feet. This Italian made wooden masterpiece is fitt...

Unique Bavarian hunting walking cane from the early 20th century - the walking cane is handmade of blackthorn wood, featuring an engraved deer antler handle with silver chiselled col...

Standing at over 120cm (47 inches) tall, this rare prehistoric fossilised whale bone is a fascinating sculptural artefact for an interior or live-in museum....