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Period: 19th Century
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Rare German 1800s Anatomical Horse Model, Signed A.M.Sommer
By Frederik Sommer
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an important handmade large scale papier mâché anatomical model of a horse. It's close to two thirds scale and over four foot long. At the turn of the century France and Berl...
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German Industrial Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Debatable Land Between This World and the Next Book by Robert Dale Owen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Debatable Land Between This World and the Next antique book by Robert Dale Owen. Early original edition book, dating back to the 1880s, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Dated 1880. Author: Robert Dale Owen This is a beautiful antique collectable book...
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American Mid-Century Modern Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of a Vessel 'c.1850'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled Nave il Cesare l'Augusto'. Etching with hand coloring, published circa 1850. Signed Leveschi (?).
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Ruyi Belt Hook, Oriental, Jade Marble, Buckle, Hotei, Budai, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Ruyi belt hook. An Oriental, jade marble buckle depicting a reclining Hotei or Budai, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Plea...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Large Original Antique Map of China, Fullarton, C.1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of China From the celebrated Royal Illustrated Atlas Lithograph by Swanston. Original color. Published by Fullarton, Edinburgh. C.1870 Repairs to minor edge te...
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Scottish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Africa by Levasseur 'c.1840'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Afrique'. Original antique map of Africa. Decorative map of the continent surrounded by allegorical vignettes. Engraved by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous F...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Victorian Framed Print of a Steam Ship by Day & Son Dated 1864
Located in London, GB
A Victorian framed print of "SCREW STEAM SHIP WATER BALLAST HOLDS & CARGO TRADER" by Day and Son, Lithographers to the Queen. From John Scott...
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English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Chilean Huaso Spurs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and authentic pair of Chilean spurs is stunning to behold. Traditionally worn by huasos, or Chilean cowboys, these silvered steel spurs, or esp...
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Chilean Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

19th Century Irish Folk Art Whale Tooth
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Irish Folk Art. This sperm whale tooth was etched during the 19th century, in Ireland. There'sa a drinking sailor on one side, and a barmaid on the other -...
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Northern Irish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Italian Marble Model of the Novicella
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian Carrara marble model of the Navicella. Raised on white marble base, Rome, 19th century.
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Italian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

PH Choisy French Creamware Neoclassical Palais à Paris Architecture Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate, circa 1820-1830. A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting the Palais de la Chambre...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Creamware

Antique Woodblock Print Map of Japan 'circa 1860'
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Japanese woodblock print map of Japan. Very large and fascinating map, rebacking with Japanese paper. Published circa 1860.
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Double Sided Northamptonshire 1645 Hand Colored Antique Print Map Rare Find
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely antique Atlas page map of Northamptonshire printed in 1645 Amsterdam Staffordiensis Comitatvs Vulgo I have three of th...
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English Georgian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

PH Choisy French Creamware Neoclassical Fontainbleu à Paris Architecture Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by P&H Choisy, circa 1824-1836. A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting t...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Creamware

19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Bird Paintings
Located in London, GB
This huqqa (or hookah) is a wonderful item which is crafted from porcelain and finely hand painted and parcel gilt. The huqqa was created in the late 19th century, most likely in Rus...
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Russian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

America "Amérique Septentrionale": A 19th Century French Map by Delamarche
By Maison Delamarche 1
Located in Alamo, CA
This framed mid 19th century map of North America entitled "Amérique Septentrionale" by Felix Delamarche was published in Paris in 1854 by Quay de l'Horloge du Palais, avec les Carte...
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American Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

PADDLE WHEELS & SCREW PROPELLERS by Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, 1864
Located in London, GB
A Victorian framed print of "PADDLE WHEELS & SCREW PROPELLERS" by Day and Son, Lithographers to the Queen. Plate from The Modern System of Naval...
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English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The King-Country; or, Explorations in New-Zealand by Kerry-Nicholls (1884)
Located in Langweer, NL
'The King-Country; or, Explorations in New-Zealand' by J.H. Kerry-Nicholls. Ibid., Sampson Low etc., 1884, XX,379,(1),36p., fold. col. lithogr. map, woodengr. plates, ills., modern c...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy Victorian barometer, 19th century Mahogany veneer with inlay. Historical condition. The barometer may need to be checked for accuracy. Ple...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Cricketing Reminiscences by W.G. Grace, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
'Cricketing Reminiscences' by W.G. Grace. London, James Bowden, 1899, XX,524,31,(1)p., photo-engr. Frontisp. Portrait of the author, 49 (photogr.) plates, orig. Blindst. cl. w. Mount...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Choisy French Creamware Neoclassical Arc de l’ Étoile Paris Architecture Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by P&H Choisy, circa 1824-1836. A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting t...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Creamware

Massive Sioux Catlinite Pipe - Circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Massive Sioux Catlinite pipe with etched buffalo bull motif, and original silk ribbons. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Sioux, Plains Size: 25". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Galler...
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Native American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

"Ships of War - Screw Gun Boat" lithograph by Day & Son, 1864
Located in London, GB
A Victorian framed print of "SHIPS OF WAR - Screw Gun Boat" by Day and Son, Lithographers to the Queen. Plate 84: The Modern System of Naval Architecture, Joh...
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English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of the Holy Land "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte" by Pierre M. Lapie
Located in Alamo, CA
An early 19th century map of ancient Syria and Egypt entitled "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte anciennes/dressée par M. Lapie, Colonel d'Etat Major, et...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cricket by W.G. Grace '1891'
Located in Langweer, NL
'Cricket' by W.G. Grace. Bristol/ London, J.W. Arrowsmith etc., 1891, VIII,489p., woodengr. frontisp., ills., orig. cl.
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sacred Heart French Opaline Vase, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Opaline vase representing Sacred Heart of Christ The Christ is surrounded by a golden painting frame and floral decoration. The border of the mouth is also painted with gold. Good antique condition.   For shipping: Measures: 16 x 16 x 29cm.
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French Empire Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Opaline Glass

De Indische Archipel by C.W. Mieling, 1865-1876
Located in Langweer, NL
'De Indische Archipel: Tafereelen uit de natuur en het volksleven in Indië' by C.W. Mieling. This is a very rare first edition (only 1 copy in Nederlandse Centrale Catalogus – NCC and only 1 copy in JAP, sold in 1974) of a sumptuous work originally published in 12 instalments (started in 1865 by C.W. Mieling and completed in 1876 by J.M. van ‘t Haaff, both in The Hague). It was in January 1862 that a Prospectus was issued by C. W. Mieling, The Hague, announcing the publication of what is the most spectacular of the plate works of Indonesia, De Indische Archipel, which commenced publication in The Hague in 1865. The work contains 24 large chromolithograph plates which are among the largest published on Indonesia. From both a topographical and artistic point of view the plates are of considerable interest as they present a comprehensive series of views in the archipelago, ranging through Java. Borneo, Sumatra and Minahasa, after drawings by virtually all the prominent mid-19th century artists of Indonesia: Raden Saleh...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pflanzenbuch mit Farbigen Bildern by Dr. Max Dalitzsch, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
'Pflanzenbuch mit farbigen bildern' by Dr. Max Dalitzsch. Original antique book with numerous illustrations of plants and flowers. Published 1897. Original binding. 250 p.
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Le Jardin des Plantes, Description et Moeurs des Mammifèeres (1842)
Located in Langweer, NL
First edition 'Le Jardin des Plantes, description et moeurs des mammifèeres de la menagerie et du muséum d'histoire naturelle' by M. Boitard, publis...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Double Sided and Glazed Cheshire 1645 Hand Colored Antique Print Map Rare Find
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Atlas page map of Cheshire printed in 1645 Amsterdam Staffordiensis Comitatvs Vulgo I have thre...
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English Georgian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Porcelain Huqqa for Persian Market
Located in London, GB
This beautiful huqqa (or hookah), an instrument used for smoking—is a highly collectable antique piece. It created in the late 19th century, most likely in Russia. The huqqa is finely decorated with depictions of Qajar kings, suggesting that it was created for the Persian market. The huqqa features a bell-shaped base with a ribbed cylindrical top. This is covered by a cup-shaped feature on a knopped stem. The huqqa is crafted from porcelain which is white and finely decorated with deep blue stylised vines, leaves and flowers. Half-length portraits of the 19th century Persian kings, Naser al-Din Shah and Mozaffar al-Din Shah, ornament the huqqa’s base...
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Russian Islamic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Hand Colored Map of the United States and Caribbean Islands
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand coloured early 19th century map by Giraldon of France titled "Etats Unis et Grandes Antilles" (United States and Greater Antilles).
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early Key Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early zink 3D skeleton key with some original paint. I'm guessing it date to the late 1800s. It measures an impressive 6 foot.
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American Primitive Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

19th Century Binocle or Face to Hand in Gold
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century Binocle or hand face in gold.
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Petit Atlas Complet d'Anatomie Descriptive Du Corps Humain, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
'Petit atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du corps humain' by J.N. Masse. Beautiful octavo book containing 112 lithographic plates and descriptive text of the human body. In half r...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

First Edition Guthrie's Geographical Grammmar in Miniature, 1807
Located in Langweer, NL
First edition of 'Guthrie's Geographical Grammar in Miniature'. 358 p. 13 fold. engr. maps, contemp. calf. Gilt spine. sm. 8vo. Upper hinge showing but strong; old bookplate "Ex Bibl...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Top Quality Bisque Porcelain Sculpture of Saint Vincent de Paul with Children
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare 19th century bisq sculpture of Saint Vincent. Sculptures of Saint Vincent de Paul are very hard to find anywhere in the world and for us to have ...
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French Baroque Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Victorian Brass Clock and Barometer Set with Thermometer
Located in Norwich, GB
Late Victorian brass clock and barometer set with centrally mounted thermometer with enamel register plate. The case stands on a raised plin...
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron by M.C. Perry, '1857'
Located in Langweer, NL
'Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan; performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854' by M.C. Perry. Complete narrative with tinted lithograp...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Holy Land Mother-of-Pearl Icon
Located in London, GB
This fantastic mother-of-pearl icon was made in Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century, and is beautifully carved with mother-of-pearl and set with abalon...
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Israeli Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mother-of-Pearl

Life-Size Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure
Located in Peekskill, NY
This mid-1800s child is a “mix” between an early articulated artist model and a lay figure mannequin. It must have been made by special request be...
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French Industrial Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

36 Hand Colored and Gilded Plates, 1891-Folio Sevres Porcelaine Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Folio of Maison Quantin, Paris, 1891 first edition text and plates. Chromomo- lithographed plates by Gillot, colored and decorated in raised gold by hand. The sevres porcelain fa...
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French Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century German Pewter Passover Plate
Located in New York, NY
German Passover Pewter plate dated 1825. The plate with raised rim engraved in Hebrew with the Order of the Seder of Passover, In center, geometric design, surrounded by Hebrew text...
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German Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pewter

Chinese Lilac Lotus Slippers with Plum Blossoms, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These pointed silk slippers, beautifully embroidered with pink plum blossoms, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of b...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silk, Cotton

Journal of Voyages and Travels '2 Vol.' by Tyerman & George Bennet, '1831'
Located in Langweer, NL
Two volumes 'Journal of Voyages and Travels (..)' by Tyerman (Rev. Daniel) & George Bennet. First edition, engraved portrait frontispieces and 12 plates, tissue guards, lacking adver...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Italian Micromosaic Plaque Depicting the Capitoline Doves
Located in London, GB
This Fine, circular micromosaic plaque shows four doves drinking water from a golden bowl, upon which they perch. The Classical design for the mosaic is taken from one found in the Roman Emperor Hadrian's villa in the 2nd century AD. Hadrian's mosaic, which was on the floor as is traditional, was probably based on a design by Sosus of Pergamon, a Greek master artist. Known as the Capitoline Doves...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Antique 18-Karat Ladies Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Ladies 18-carat yellow and white gold hand assembled antique ring with a bright polished finish. Specifications: Ring size: 6.25 Total weight of diamonds: .80 carat Total wei...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Early 19th Century Hand Coloured Map of North America by Aaron Arrowsmith
By Aaron Arrowsmith
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand coloured map in French by English cartographer Aaron Arrowsmith (1750–1823) titled "Amerique Septentionale" (North America). Map size: 9.5" x 8" Mat size: 20.5" x 14.25".
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English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pueblo Indian Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Polychrome Pueblo drum. From a private New York State historical society. Period: Last quarter of the 19th century. Origin: New York Size: 6" D x 6" H ...
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American Native American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hide

Tobacco Cast Iron English Old Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare English tobacco cast iron box, Victorian time: for connoisseurs ! If You don't smoke, it serves as a paperweight and it's beautiful to admire on You...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cast Stone

President Abraham Lincoln Genuine Bedroom Wallpaper, 19th Century
Located in Jersey, GB
Seven fragments of wallpaper from Abraham Lincoln's bedroom in Springfield, Illinois Before he left for Washington to become sworn-in as President in 1861, Lincoln and his family lived at 413 South Eighth Street in Springfield, the only home the President ever owned. These unique fragments of wallpaper come from Abraham and Mary Lincoln's bedroom in their Springfield home. The Springfield home in which the Lincolns lived was built by Rev. Charles Dresser who married Abraham and Mary in November 1842. Rev. dresser sold the home to Lincoln in 1844 for $1500. In the mid-1850s, the home was raised to a full story residence with the Lincolns' bedroom located at the north of the second floor. Future custodians of the house included Mrs Lincoln's nephew, Albert S. Edwards and his wife Mrs Mary Edwards Brown. These wallpaper fragments...
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American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pocahontas and John Smith, Chromo-Lithograph, Dated 1870, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Pocahontas Saving The Life of Captain John Smith" is a chromo-lithograph made by the "New Eng. Chromo Lith. Co. Boston" (printed on the lower left border). It is dated 1870...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Walnut, Paper

Geronimo Authentic Strand of Hair
Located in Jersey, GB
Goyathlay aka Geronimo (1829 -1909) was a prominent Native American leader and medicine man of the Chiricahua Apache. He fought against both Mexico and the United States over their e...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

19th Century Binocle or Face to Hand in Gold and Enamel
Located in Marseille, FR
Binocular or face to hand in gold and enamel from the 19th century hallmark of a goldsmith T S with a kind of cedar in the middle dimension 10.5 cm for a weight of 21.9 grs.
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Prince Albert Victor Authentic Antique Strand of Hair, 19th Century
Located in Jersey, GB
A guaranteed genuine half inch strand of Prince Albert Victor's hair Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864-1892) was the g...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Spanish Armada-Style Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Large antique Spanish Armada-style model. Johnny Depp needs this model because it so resembles the black pearl. Awesome stern galleries and figurehead. ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Authentic Native American Beaded Sioux Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Sioux moccasins, beaded, primarily in blue and white, with flag motif and horse hair tuffs on tabs. Period: circa 1880 Origin: Sioux, Plains...
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American Native American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beads

Princess Alice Authentic Strand of Hair, 19th Century
Located in Jersey, GB
Princess Alice nursed her father Prince Albert as he lay on his deathbed. She retained an interest in medicine for the rest of her life. Soon after her marriage to the German prince Louis IV in 1862, Germany became embroiled in the Austro-Prussian War (1866). Alice devoted much of her attention to working in field hospitals...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

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