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Period: 19th Century
Fine Antique Large Russian Icon of the Pokrov, Moscow School, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique Russian icon of The Protection of the Mother of God, Pokrov
Moscow School
19th century
The Protection Icon depicts the Mother of God appearing above congregants a...
Category
Russian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Glass Dome on Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Showcase and protect your treasured objects with this unique glass dome from France. Dating to the late 19th century, dome displays like this shielded portico clocks or flora & fauna...
Category
French Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
George III Rare Bronze Cased Chronology of the Sovereigns of England
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and very interesting antique Georgian bronze medallion cased set of printed discs titled CHRONOLOGY OF THE SOVEREIGNS OF ENGLAND and believed to have been produced around 1815...
Category
English George III Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Texas California Mexico Map – Antique Tallis Map with Gold Region, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Texas California Mexico Map – Antique Tallis Map with Gold Region, c.1850
This highly decorative and historically rich map titled 'Mexico, California and Texas' was published around...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Northeastern United States and Canada by Tardieu, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map titled "Carte de la Partie Septentrionale des Etats Unis," created by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, depicts the northeastern part of the United States and parts of Canada....
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$536 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Holy Water Font - Crucifix Bronze Jesus - Cloisonné Enamel
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined holy water font features a finely detailed crucifix, portraying Christ in a traditional posture of sacrifice and serenity. At its center stands a finely cast bronze figure ...
Category
French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Leather and Gold Leaf Hand Fan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and rare example of a 19th century hand fan, made of black leather and decorated with gold leaf. The fan has a brisé style, meaning th...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Exquisite Antique French Silver and Niello Enamel Sculptural Pectoral Cross
Located in New York, NY
Superb, museum quality antique French silver and niello enamel high relief sculptural pectoral cross
19th Century
Complex and beautifully rendered crucifix done in finely detailed ni...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1874 Map of Western United States – Detailed Atlas by Keith Johnston
Located in Langweer, NL
1874 Map of Western United States by Keith Johnston – Detailed Atlas
This is an original antique map titled “United States of North America (Western States)” by Alexander Keith John...
Category
Scottish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Silver Turquoise And Garnet Mounted Black Agate Seal
Located in Long Island City, NY
A antique gilt silver hand seal with black agate body. The piece is richly embellished with turquoise and garnets. The seal part represents a noble court of arms. Unmarked. Total We...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Old Map of British Mediterranean Territories with Images of Historic Sites, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was a British map-making firm that gained widespread acclaim in the 19th century, particularly known for their detailed and artistically embellished maps. The f...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$344 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Siebe Gorman Fire Fighter Smoke Mask
By Siebe Gorman & Co.
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is an early Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. smoke mask. These full face helmets are very rare and found mostly in museum collections. This example looks and feels like it´s never have ...
Category
English Industrial Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy, German, 1890s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, black lacquered wooden plaque. It's from the 1890s or older. The size given in the dimensions section refers to th...
Category
German Folk Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
The Wealth of Nations, A New Edition, by Adam Smith, Three Volume Set, 1812
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Smith LL.D F.R.S., Adam. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. A New Edition, to Which is Prefixed an Account of the Life of the Author, and A View of His D...
Category
English George III Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver Enamel Pendant Icon of Kazan Mother of God
By Erik Kollin
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique Russian vermeil silver and cloisonne enamel pendant icon depicting Our Lady of Kazan, Kazanskaya Bogomater.
Assayer's mark for Iv...
Category
Russian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Flora Conspicua by Richard Morris
Located in Middletown, NY
One of the most desirable of all nineteenth century color plate books. RARE.
Morris, Richard. Flora Conspicua; A Selection of the most ornamental flowering, hard, exotic and indig...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique book collection of French photos and portraits 19th century
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique book collection of French photos and portraits 19th century
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker & Ruh Art Nouveau Germany
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker & Ruh Art Nouveau
Category
German Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Torricellian mahogany barometer signed Davis 65 Bold St. Liverpool 1839/1841
Located in Milan, IT
Torricellian mercury barometer in mahogany wood, signed Davis 65 Bold St. Liverpool active at this address from 1839 to 1841, complete with reading nonius for checking pressure varia...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Colonial Figural Painted "1820" Wooden Baby Doll Cradle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Figural Painted "1820" Wooden Baby Doll Cradle. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 21.5" W x 16" D.
Category
Unknown Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Located in Worcester, GB
Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890
A rare and finely made late 19th century gold pocket watch by August Ericsson (1842–1910), the highly regar...
Category
Russian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Italian 19th Century Carved Wooden Saint Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes
Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
$808 Sale Price
50% Off
A Very Rare Late 19th Century Sanderson Plate Camera
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare late 19th Century Sanderson well figured mahogany plate camera with well cast brass mounts in excellent condition and of exceptional quality with extra plates and carryin...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Schaeffer & Budenberg Stationary Steam Engine Model w Copper Boiler
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron featuring copper boiler
The Budenberg Gauge Company was founded in 1918. The original pa...
Category
English Industrial Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Copper
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century traditional Russian Religious Icon “Dormition Of The Holy Virgin”
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th century / Religious Icon / oak / Baroque / Antique
Traditional antique Russian Icon from the estate of a collector. Hand painted in tempura on an oak wooden panel in t...
Category
Russian Baroque Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Pair of Late 19th Century English Riding Boots
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking pair of late 19th-century English black leather riding boots is a handsome relic of the sporting life. Crafted with exceptional care, the boots retain their original fo...
Category
English Edwardian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,350 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique Victorian Vintage Chinese Ivory Bovine Walking Stick Cane Carved Dragon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Example of a Chinese Export Hand Carved Bovine Ivory Walking Stick of small proportions, last quarter of the Nineteenth Centu...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn, Ebony
Rare Cherry Wood Cane With Concealed Glass "Flask" Inserted In Shaft. Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality rare cherry walking stick with concealed "flask"; from the esteemed collection of Prince Moritz (1926-2013), who was well known for his extensive collection of art and a...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Antique 19th Century Map of Ancient Syria & Assyria - Historical Regions, c.1802
Located in Langweer, NL
19th Century Map of Ancient Syria and Assyria: 'Tabula Regiones inter Syriam et Assyriam continens'"*
This beautifully detailed 18th-century map, titled...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$296 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit.
Italy, 19th Century.
Good condition.
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
$287 Sale Price
20% Off
The Book of Wisdom and Lies; A book of Traditional Stories From Georgia in Asia
Located in Middletown, NY
KELMSCOTT PRESS
Orbeliani, Sulkhan-Saba. Translated by Oliver Wardrop.
The Book of Wisdom and Lies; A book of Traditional Stories From Georgia in Asia
Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, ...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Elegant cigarette case in silver from Birmingham in 1899
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant cigarette case in silver from Birmingham, England in 1899. Beautifully decorated with leaves and gilding on the inside.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
FIRST APPEARANCE OF. A Visit from St. Nicholas - Twas the Night Before Christmas
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MOORE, Clement Clarke.
TITLE: The New-York Book Of Poetry. (A Visit from St. Nicholas / Twas the Night Before Christmas).
PUBLISHER: New York: George Dearborn, 1837.
DESC...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina.
This remarkable and good size crucifix with a sculpture of a suffering Christ on the cross is another one...
Category
German Gothic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Small Figural Romantic Dagger - late 19th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Small figural romantic dagger - late 19th century
- with 10.75cm double edged tapering plated bade with cast and silver plated grip in the form of a ...
Category
Spanish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Map of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia by Tardieu, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique map titled "Carte de la Caroline Méridionale et Septentrionale et de la Virginie," depicting the regions of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia in the early 19th century. Created by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, this map provides a detailed view of the geographical and political landscape of these southeastern United States areas.
Map Details:
- **Title**: Carte de la Caroline Méridionale et Septentrionale et de la Virginie
- **Creator**: Pierre Antoine Tardieu (1784-1869)
- **Publication Date**: Early 19th century
- **Dimensions**: Approximately 34.5 x 43.5 cm (13.5 x 17.25 inches)
- **Features**: The map includes detailed representations of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, highlighting political boundaries, major cities, rivers, and other geographical features. The title cartouche is located in the lower right corner, and the outlines are hand-colored to distinguish different regions.
Key Geographic Features and Areas:
1. **South Carolina**:
- Major cities such as Charleston and Columbia are marked.
- The map details the rivers and topography, including the Savannah River and various inland features.
2. **North Carolina**:
- Key locations such as Raleigh and New Bern...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$536 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Snakewood Wooden Walking Stick Dress Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Grained Rare Snake Wood Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with a...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
French 19th Century Glass Dome with Brass Decoration
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Popular in the 19th century, domed glass displays offered protection for portico clocks and flora & fauna specimens without compromising visibility. Inside this cloche is an oval eas...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass
English Burl Walnut Brass Mounted Book Safe with 2 Tree Calf Leather Bindings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and unusual English burl walnut brass mounted book safe of unusually fine quality containing 2 leather bound volumes marketed by Asprey & Company, England. I have never seen a...
Category
European Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique The Fables Book, Historic Literature, English, Illustrated, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique edition of 'The Fables' by Jean de La Fontaine, translated into English verse by Walter Thornbury and illustrated throughout by Gustave Doré. A fine, intact ...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Small Map of the United States
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Amérique septe. Physique'. Small map of the United States. lithographed by C. Callewaert brothers in Brussels circa 1870.
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$71 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale reads ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Collection of 19th c. Leather Bound Books c.1822-1908
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A collection of six 19th century to early 20th c. leather bound books.
Top to bottom:
German Church Hymnal, leather bound, Pub. 1855. Condition: Good, spine is separated from pages but still intact.
German Church Hymnal, leather bound, gilt edges, Pub. 1866. Condition: Good. Minor wear. Spine is intact.
German Bible...
Category
German Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
$432 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Brass Telescope by Broadhurst and Clarkson
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century brass three draw telescope by 'Broadhust and Clarkson, London’, circa 1880. This stunning piece is of exceptional quality, fully restored and with excellent ...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
French Colonies in the Caribbean: Maps of Martinique and Guadeloupe (1852)
Located in Langweer, NL
This pair of maps, published in 1852, provides a detailed representation of the French Caribbean colonies, specifically Martinique and Guadeloupe. They were part of the *Atlas Univer...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph & Cabinet W/ 93 Record Music Tubes
Located in Dayton, OH
An exception Early Thomas Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph with original horn, tube cabinet & 93 records. Phonograph box and cabinet are made from oak in Late Victorian manner wit...
Category
Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Late Victorian Handmade Wood Doll House
Located in Garnerville, NY
Handmade and decorated Late Victorian wood dollhouse. The attention to details are what make this house especially fine: dentil molding, turned porch posts, scalloped porch fascia bo...
Category
American Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
The World of Comets; by Amedee Guillemin, Edited by James Glaisher, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The World of Comets; by Amedee Guillemin, Translated and Edited by James Glaisher. Published in London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1877. 1st Ed leather hardcover. Wit...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Painting of Holy Mary & Child after Nicolo Barabino in Oak Gothic Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Symbolic and meaningful work of religious art with original label on the back.
Framed oil on wooden panel, Madonna and child, after Italian Nicolo Barabino (1833-1891). The original...
Category
Italian Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak, Paint, Wood
Antique Map of North and South America by Pierre Antoine Tardieu (1784-1869)
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique map titled "Carte Générale et Politique de l'Amérique," depicting the political and geographical features of North and South America. This map, created by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, illustrates the continent's boundaries, major regions, and significant features as understood in the early 19th century.
Map Details:
- **Title**: Carte Générale et Politique de l'Amérique
- **Creator**: Pierre Antoine Tardieu (1784-1869)
- **Publication Date**: Early 19th century
- **Dimensions**: Approximately 34.5 x 43.5 cm (13.5 x 17.25 inches)
- **Features**: The map includes detailed representations of North and South America, highlighting political boundaries, major cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. The title cartouche is located in the lower right corner, and the outlines are hand-colored to distinguish different regions and countries.
Condition Overview:
1. Paper Quality: The paper shows typical signs of aging, such as slight yellowing, but remains in good condition without major tears or damage.
2. Edges and Corners: The edges are slightly worn, with minor fraying and small tears, particularly near the center fold. These imperfections do not significantly impact the overall readability or aesthetic value.
3. Center Fold: A center fold is present, which is common for maps of this period that were often folded for storage or publication. The fold appears intact without significant separation or damage, except for a small split at the lower end.
4. Color and Print Quality: The hand-colored outlines remain vibrant and clear, highlighting the borders of different regions. The print quality is excellent, with sharp, legible text and detailed illustrations.
5. Staining and Spots: There are a few spots and stains, particularly near the edges and along the fold. These do not obscure any critical details of the map.
Historical Context
Around the year 1800, the Americas were a region of significant political change and exploration. Here’s an overview of the region during that period:
Political Landscape
1. North America:
- United States: The United States was a young nation, having gained independence from Great Britain in 1776. The early 19th century was a period of westward expansion and the establishment of new states.
- Canada: Canada was divided into British colonies, including Upper Canada (Ontario) and Lower Canada (Quebec). The British maintained control over these territories following the American Revolution.
- Mexico: Mexico was part of the Spanish Empire, known as New Spain. It would gain independence from Spain in 1821.
2. Central and South America:
- Spanish Colonies: Much of Central and South America was under Spanish colonial rule. Significant regions included New Granada (Colombia), Peru, and the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata (Argentina).
- Portuguese Brazil: Brazil was a Portuguese colony and the largest territory in South America. It would gain independence from Portugal in 1822.
- Independence Movements: The early 19th century was marked by independence movements across Latin America, led by figures such as Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín, which resulted in the creation of new nations.
3. Caribbean:
- The Caribbean islands were controlled by various European powers, including Spain, France, Great Britain, and the Netherlands. These islands were significant for their sugar plantations and as hubs of the Atlantic slave trade.
Socio-Economic Conditions
1. Trade and Commerce:
- The Americas were integral to global trade, exporting commodities such as sugar, tobacco, cotton, and coffee. The port cities of Havana, Veracruz, and Buenos Aires were crucial trade...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$498 Sale Price
20% Off
An Ornate and Historical Tallis Map of Jamaica with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map of Jamaica is part of the renowned series created by the Tallis Company, known for their detailed and decorative maps ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$277 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff & Fils, circa 1880.
The case is inlaid and crossbanded with floral marquetry and banded decoration. The lid opens to reveal an ebonised interior with a glazed hinged cover showing the comb, and a paper label to the underside of the lid stating 'Fabrique De Geneve' Langdorff & Fils, Fabricants
The music box has got its original tune sheet which is stamped:
"No 24017 Fabrique de Geneve" and lists the ten tunes and composers.
Condition:
It is is in excellent condition and in working order.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 18 cm x Width 69 cm x Depth 27 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches
Music box
(also musical box) is a 19th/20th century automatic musical instrument that produces sounds by the use of a set of pins placed on a revolving cylinder or disc so as to pluck the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique...
Category
Swiss Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare antique Russian silver and enamel Holy Trinity icon
Moscow, 1853
Marks: Cyrillic D O maker's mark, A C assay master's mark for Aggey Grigorievich Svechin ( Postnikova-L...
Category
Russian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
FRENCH MEERSCHAUM PIPE with case - 19th Century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This 19th-century French Meerschaum pipe, marked with the maker's trade label "Peristyle Montpensier," is a fine example of craftsmanship from the period. The pipe, though well used,...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Clay, Wood
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gus...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are trul...
Category
Moroccan Islamic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Complete Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality antique Games Compendium, complete with over 8 individual games, all in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid.
All the pieces are well made and complete.
The box is made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right.
The box has developed a lovely color and patination from use and wear.
The box lid has two brass hinges and two brass loop catches to secure it closed. The interior is sectioned into different sub compartments by hardwood dividers.
Many different games are included within the compendium, including;
Horse racing game...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Original Old Handcolored Print Featuring Various Sea Shells, ca. 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled antique print featuring various sea shells.
This print originates from 'A History of the Earth and Animated Nature' by O. Goldsmith. Goldsmith's Animated Nature went thr...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$172 Sale Price
20% Off
Indian Jhansi, Bundelkhand Bronze Toy Horse Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good antique bronze temple horse on wheels toy originating from Jhansi City in Bundelkhand in Northern India and dating from the 19th century. The Hindu region of Bundelkhand is we...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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