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Place of Origin: Tunisian
Handmade Tunisian Jewish Silver Hamsa Necklace with Original Chain
Located in New York, NY
This handmade silver Hamsa necklace is a striking example of traditional Judaica from the Jewish communities of Tunisia. The Hamsa, a deeply rooted symbol...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Set of Beautiful Litographic Postcards from North Africa by Lehnert & Landrock
By Franz Lenhart
Located in Mexico, DF
A beautiful Set of 20 Postcards with original photos of Arab cultures of North Africa created and commercialized by Lehnert & Landrock and signed "Editeurs L&L". This was a photographic studio run by Rudolf Franz Lehnert (Germany 1878-1948) and Ernst Heinrich Landrock (Bohemia 1878-1966) active in Tunisia and Egypt in the early 20th century, noted for producing Orientalist images of North African people...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Late 18th Century Earthenware Hanukkah Lamp, Djerba, Tunisia
Located in New York, NY
A rare, late 18th century earthenware Hanukkah lamp from Djerba, Tunisia. Rectangular in shape, the Hanukkah lamp is supported by two legs. The oil fonts take the form of eight small recesses, with pinched edges on one side for wicks. Apparently, a servant light (now missing) was placed in the upper part of the lamp.
This is a particularly rare and early specimen. In all likelihood, this model – undocumented in the literature – represents a missing link between the stone lamps used in North Africa and the more familiar earthenware lamps of Tunisia, which are generally glazed in a greenish hue (in similar fashion to the present lamp). But in the latter group, the oil fonts are elevated, that is, supported on top of small columns, and are similar in design to ancient earthenware...
Category
Late 18th Century Primitive Antique Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Earthenware
Silver and Bronze Camel Chest Lock 19th Century, North Africa
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A silver and bronze camel chest lock 19th century, North Africa, bought in Tunisia in the early 1960s directly from Nomads. The lock was used to lock valuables in chests which were then packed on camel caravans...
Category
Early 19th Century Other Antique Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Bronze
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From The Personal Collection of Audrey Hepburn, Photo by Vincent Rossell, 1962
By Vincent Rossell
Located in Devon, GB
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Vintage gelatin silver print
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
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Navajo Turquoise and Pearls Necklace with Sterling Silver Cross Pendants
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Native American Navajo turquoise stone necklace with authentic 26 pearls and two carved cross pendants in sterling silver. The necklace is attributed to the Jewelry designer T-Foree.
This vintage necklace will make a statement and is a collectible piece.
To the Navajo tribe, the color turquoise represents happiness, luck, and health. ... Black, white, blue, and green were the colors within the turquoise stone which represent the colors of the natural world. A horseshoe-shaped symbol or a symbol called “Naja” appeared often in tradition Navajo jewelry...
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20th Century Tribal Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
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Jewish Silver, Enamel and Jewel Torah Crown Keter
Located in London, GB
This Torah crown is a small (15cm high), exquisitely-crafted and lavishly-decorated piece of Judaica.
The Torah – the first of five books of the Hebrew...
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Antique Nautical Historical Picture of the Ship Virgen De Africa Cadiz, 1917
Located in Milan, IT
Large black and white historical picture depicting the ship Virgen de Africa Cadiz, dated 1917. Original frame, 112 x 79 - inches 44 x 31. Good condition.
Category
1910s Vintage Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
H 31.11 in W 44.1 in D 1.58 in
Japanese Etched Silver Cigarette Case & Lighter
Located in Chicago, IL
This matching set of engraved silver cigarette accessories exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. The set includes a rectangular cigarett...
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Mid-20th Century Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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19th Century Bronze Pipe
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic bronze pipe from the Vienna tobacco museum’s collection, from Belgian Congo.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn, Photo by Vincent Rossell, 1962
By Vincent Rossell
Located in Devon, GB
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell
Vintage gelatin silver print
Photographer's credit stamp, Audrey Hepburn collection stamp and numerical notations verso
From the Personal Collection of Audrey Hepburn...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 0.05 in
18th Century Carta Gloria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This original 18th century frame is gilded over copper. It is elaborately embossed and chiseled. The cartouche is surrounded by rocaille and volute motifs. The Carta is mounted on a wood backing and rests on two linear bases. It is very rare to find the original altar glory prayer still present inside. It explains the part of the Mass being performed.
This is an extremely special museum piece for any ecclesiastical collection.
Measurements: W 14 ½” x H 14” x D 1”
Weight: 1 lb 8 oz
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18th Century Baroque Antique Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
From the Personal Collection of Audrey Hepburn, Photo by Vincent Rossell, 1962
By Vincent Rossell
Located in Devon, GB
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When It Sizzles'
Vintage gelatin silver print by Vincent Rossell
Photographer's credit stamp, Audrey Hepburn ...
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1960s Vintage Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
H 11.97 in W 9.45 in D 0.02 in
1925 Silver Austrian Charivari or Watch Chain Necklace with Hunting Charm Fobs
Located in Haarlem, NL
Late 19th-early 20th century silver Austrian charivari or watch chain necklace with Hunting charm fobs. Lovely piece of historic Austrian folkloristic jewellery, a real collector’s item this is.
A charivari is a piece of traditional Bavarian costume jewellery; this one is made of solid silver.
Bavarian men wear the charivari on the belt of their Lederhosen, women wear them as an apron tie or bodice closure.
This piece is quite heavy and sturdy. The size of its shackles and the chain length tells me this actually is a men’s charivari. It traditionally served as jewellery or as a talisman for a successful hunt. The charivari originated from a watch chain, which was attached to the buttonhole of the costume shirt and was hung with various hunting trophies. It could not be bought, was carefully preserved and was passed down in a single family through the generations.
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a 1912 coin of the Austrian-Hungarian Emperor
a silver male Dachshund charm
a set of deer teeth in silver (aka Grandel or Gradln)
a silver staggering horse fob...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
H 2.96 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
The Jewish Cookbook
Located in New York, NY
A rich trove of contemporary global Jewish cuisine, featuring hundreds of stories and recipes for home cooks everywhere
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage India Handmade Hammered Silver Earrings
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of vintage India handmade silver hammered with hoops and silvers balls.
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1960s Vintage Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
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Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Bedouin Silver Cuff, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century Tribal Bedouin silver cuff, Tunisia.
A graceful asymmetric curve from a woman's wrist bone has been worn into this Berber cuff; the number 8 is stamped on ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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Early to Mid-20th Century Pair of Silver Bracelets, Tunisia or Libya
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century pair of silver bracelets, Tunisia or Libya
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
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Mid-20th Century Bakelite and Amber Paste Bead Necklace and Earrings, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Located in Ottawa, Ontario
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Early 20th Century Enamel and Silver Necklace, Djerba Island, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century enamel and silver necklace, Djerba Island, Tunisia.
This is a very rare type of enamel and silver pendant from Djerba Island, Tunisia; I've only seen one other ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Tunisian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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Byzantine Gold Solidus Carthage Coin of Emperor Justinian I the Great, 527 AD
Located in London, GB
A superb, extremely lustrous and near fleur de coin Byzantine gold solidus, minted under Emperor Justinian I the Great, (Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Justinianus Augustus). Struck circa ...
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