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Period: 19th Century
Charles DICKENS. David Copperfield. FIRST EDITION IN MONTHLY PARTS A PERFECT SET
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: The Personal History of David Copperfield. (20 Parts in 19).
PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, May 1849 - November 1850.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST ...
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British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Southern United States with Inset Map of New Orleans
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Staaten von Arkansas Mississippi, Louisiana & Alabama'. Detailed map of the region, which includes the Florida Panhandle. Shows many roads, rivers, forts, etc...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Chippendale Style Schiedmayer Piano Oriental Scenes Embossed Japanning
Located in Leeds, GB
Chinese Chippendale style, 1899, Schiedmayer grand piano with a flame mahogany case and Malborough legs with applied fret carvings. Cabinet features oriental scenes in embossed Japan...
Category
German Chinese Chippendale Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map:
1. **Geographic Coverage**:
- The map ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese History book Meiji era, circa 1878 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 182 mm x 121 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Famille Verte Porcelain Opium Lamp, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare and Hand Coloured Engraving of A Temple in South East Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Plate 41: (Temple in South East Asia). This plate shows a temple in South East Asia. Also palm trees are depicted. This very rare attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Il Costume Antico e Moderno ...' , by Giulio Ferrario, published in Milan in 21 volumes by Antonio Fortunato Stella in 1827 (first edition, second issue). The 17 volumes of the first issue were published sequentially between c. 1815/1816 until 1826 after first being issued in 143 weekly installments. The work appeared in Italian and French. Smaller size editions with smaller much less elaborate plates were published in Florence (1823-38), Naples (1831-42) and even a 16mo. editon in Livorno (1830).
Artists and Engravers: Giulio Ferrario was founder of the 'Societa Tipografica de Classici Italiani' and served as the director of the Braidense National Library in Milan, Italy. Artists that worked on this monumental work are: Gallo Gallina...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Painted Timber Axes of the Ancient Order of Foresters
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of painted timber axes from the Ancient Masonic order of foresters.
The axe heads decorated with Stag with coronet, lettered and numbered 5481 with Court prosperity.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and high quality hand-painted plaster antique anatomical model of an adult human head. I would date this to 1900. The detail...
Category
German Industrial Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Late 19th Century Original Painted Green Faux Marble Dog Canine Kennel
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming painted wooden dog kennel with pitched roof standing on styled feet.
The original green painted body, with a faux marble painted pediment and red roof. The pediment als...
Category
English Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
2 Vols. Count Lyof N. Tolstoi.Anna Karenina
Located in New York, NY
2 Volumes. Count Lyof N. Tolstoi. Anna Karenina. Translated by Nathan Haskell Dole. Bound in 3/4 blue morocco, linen boards, top edges gilt, raised bands. Published: London: Walter S...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Regina Upright Music Box
By Regina Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
An extraordinary and rare coin-operated Regina Sublima upright music box crafted by the Regina music box company, one of the most recognized music bo...
Category
American Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by bl...
Category
Swiss Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Zapolya, a Christmas Tale" in Fine Leather Binding
Located in Middletown, NY
Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Zapolya: A Christmas Tale; in Two Parts: The Prelude entitled "The Usurper's Fortune;" and The Sequel, entitled "The Usurper's Fate."
London: Rest Fenner, ...
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English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Belgian Antique Parisian Plaster Architectural Model Capitol
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, antique Belgian architectural model made of hand crafted plaster of Paris, in good condition. It depicts the Frederik's Church in Copenhagen, Denmark. The main entrance of the detailed cathedral is accessible by a wide staircase, particularized by four columns. The detailed dome is composed with many rectangular windows. Exceptional item collector. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1900...
Category
Belgian Rococo Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Rare Antique English Victorian Solid Brass Playing Card Press, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique English Victorian Solid Brass Playing Card Press, Circa 1880-1890.
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Watercolor Painting of Cavalry Soldier on Galloping Horse, Monogramed
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Watercolor painting of cavalry soldier on galloping horse, monogramed.
This watercolor painting is executed in a masterful technique. The finest details and bright colors make this artwork a treasure.
A military cavalry...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-Victorian Model of a Field Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mid-Victorian model of a field cannon, the bronze barrel set on an oak carriage with large iron-bound wheels, with traces of the original black, red an...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vanity Fair 1st Edition, U.K.
Located in Southbury, CT
Own a Piece of Literary History: First Edition, First Printing of Thackeray's Vanity Fair.
Step into the world of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley with this exceptional first U.K. edit...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Miniature Oak Blanket Chest 19 Century Dutch
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this beautiful miniature blanket chest. Solid oak with Ebony details.
early 19th century three panels on the front. Very nice patine on the oak wood.
Hand carved. Still ...
Category
Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century Wooden Viennese Pharmacy Containers in the Set of 22 Pieces
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden Viennese pharmacy containers of the late 19th century, in a set of 22 pieces.
The containers with lids are made of boxwood and printed with the names of various spices in ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Boxwood
A Select Collection of Views and Ruins in Rome and its Vicinity by James Merigot
Located in Middletown, NY
A wonderfully illustrated collection of important Roman views.
Merigot, James
A Select Collection of Views and Ruins in Rome and its Vicinity ; Recently Executed From Drawings Made ...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s
Located in Norwell, MA
Absolutely rare and beautiful ships binnacle by Sir William Thomson of Glasgow. With a substantial varnished base. Polished and lacquered mushroom style hood and compass cowl. Very rare dry card compass...
Category
European Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
John William Polidori-the Vampyre-1819-1st Ed-Michael Sadleir's Copy
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: POLIDORI, John William.
Title: The Vampyre; A Tale.
Publisher: London: for Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1819.
Description: First edition third issue and Michael Sadleir's copy. pp.[25]-84, with the half title, complete, 8vo., this issue with the preface set in 23 lines and misprint "lmost" for "almost," on last line of page 36, still in the original stitching, all edges uncut as issued, with the original brown/gray paper wrappers, housed in a green cloth chemise in an open ended slipcase, gilt lettered spine. Paper book label...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Elephant Head Walking Stick / Promenade Stick Bone, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood stick with fine bone engraving as an elephant head. Germany around 19th century
Very fine carved handwork. Carved elephant sculpture as a handle. Very high quality workma...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
19th Century Native Sioux Beaded War Shirt
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Sioux war shirt of brain tanned buffalo with red ochre quill wrapped hair locks. Bead strips have stylized buffalo heads, pipes and teepees. Nice patina from use inside and out. The pipes are a great icon and make us believe that the warrior it was made for must have been an important individual in his tribe. It is hard to determine tribal attribution, possibly as far west as Fort Peck Yankton Sioux...
Category
American Native American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hide
A Holiday in Bed and Other Sketches – J. M. Barrie, creator of PETER PAN
Located in Middletown, NY
Philadelphia: New York Publishing Company, 1892.
First Edition
Small 8vo., 7 3/8 x 5 inches (188 x 127 mm), pp. 180, printed on heavy laid paper and illustrated with a frontispiece ...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century antique Snuff Box Made in a Horse's Hoof with Horn Lid
Located in Milan, IT
Snuff box made in the late 19th century in a horse's hoof and horn lid, horseshoe base of chromed metal. Metal label on the lid engraved with the owner's initials MB...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn, Bone
19th Century Chainmail Glove Armor from Argentina
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century chainmail glove armor. This is reproduction (19th century) of a 16th century piece. Custom mount for beautiful display. Found in Argentina
Category
Unknown Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Oriental Realms: A Detailed Map of Persia, Afghanistan, and Beloochistan, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
This historical map from the 1882 atlas published by Blackie & Son is a comprehensive depiction of Persia (modern-day Iran), Afghanistan, and Baluchistan (the region that includes pa...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of North Carolina, with inset map of the western part
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'North Carolina'. Original antique map of North Carolina, United States. With inset map of the western part of North Carolina....
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
This early 19th century Swiss gold vinaigrette has the charming addition of a musical mechanism. The entire box is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold envelo...
Category
Swiss Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
1882 Detailed Map of South America showing Political and Geographical Features
Located in Langweer, NL
This 1882 map of South America, published by Blackie and Son as part of the 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' showcases the continent in remarkable detail. It provide...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1899, Bluthner grand piano with a rosewood case, decorated with Art Nouveau and Empire style elements. It was showcased at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Piano bought by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the Coronation year of 1902 to be situated in the ballroom of Malborough House. It was sold in 1936 to Major Maconochie in Bath. This piano is in great original condition having only had two previous owners. A rare opportunity to acquire a royal piano.
The piano cheek side panel is inlaid with an Art Nouveau design featuring a stylised female head surrounded by whiplash lines and foliage. Musical instruments sit centrally in the design. Columnar, Empire style gilt mounts stand each side of the inlay. Napoleonic emblems of stars, palmettes and foliage feature here. Symmetrical female heads with flowing tresses and floral...
Category
German Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu, Metal
Italian Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman, Possibly Saint Catherine of Siena c1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality sculpture of a serene possibly Saint Catherine of Siena.
This exquisite Italian alabaster bust, carved circa 1890 and set upon a dark, polished marble base, emanates ...
Category
Belgian Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Antique Map of the Northern Hemisphere by Lowry, '1852'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Perspective Projection of the World on the horizon of London'. Original map of the northern hemisphere. This map originates fro...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1817 Map of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with Original Hand Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
The title provided for this map is "Porto Rico and Virgin Isles," and it is an antique map from an early 19th century atlas, dated 1817, featuring original hand coloring. This histor...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Hand Carved Wooden Mezuzah Case, Poland-Ukraine Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-carved wooden Mezuzah case, dating back to circa 1820, is a remarkable testament to the rich folk art traditions of the Jewish communities in Poland and Ukraine. ...
Category
Ukrainian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Opalescent Perfume Bottle with Brass Mounts and Painted Medallions
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique opalescent perfume bottle is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, likely in France or Italy in circa 1890 for a Grand To...
Category
French Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Odd Fellow / Mason Pearlware Lustre Painted Plate – b
By Sunderland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce Odd Fellow or Mason themed Pearlware plate, from the Staffordshire region of England, attributed to Sunderland Potteries, circa 1820 – 1830.
One of a pair, this is plate B....
Category
English Romantic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pearlware
Antique Cigarette Box Silver and Turquoise Enamel with Lily of the Valley Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is an intricately made cigarette box. It is made from solid silver. The perforated lid is decorated with a complex arrangement of lily-of-the-valley motives. The rest of the...
Category
Austrian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere
Located in Milan, IT
Small terrestrial globe signed C.M.C. Paris, end of XIX century. Papier maché sphere and turned and ebonized wooden base. Height cm 13 - inches 5.1, diameter of sphere cm 6,5 - inche...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Der Freischütz Travestie. With twelve etchings by George Cruikshank
Located in Middletown, NY
Cruikshank, George (illus.), Apel (auth.)
Der Freischütz Travestie. By Septimus Globus.; With twelve etchings by George Cruikshank, from drawings by an amateur; and the original tale...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 2 volume antique book set, The Lives of Scottish Poets. An English language biographical work, dating to the Regency period, published 1821....
Category
British Regency Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Small Antique Display Case, English, Glass, Taxidermy Dome, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique display case. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy dome, dating to the late Victoria period, circa 1900.
Charm...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of 3 Antique Biology Interest Books, English Scientific Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 3 antique biology interest books. Published in English, each is a hard bound scientific reference title, dating to the late Victorian period.
Comprising of: Manual ...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
English Stick Barometer by Loftus, London, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A late 19th century rosewood stick barometer by Loftus of London.
3 ¼ inches wide by 36 inches tall; 3 inches deep
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated pull along dog toy
A wonderful example of a late 19th Century articulated pull along dog, constructed from pine and metal hinged body with painted detail surface. Original fabric canvas ears still intact as is its full chain. Glass eyes and red wooden wheels give this rare toy a wonderful quirky and decorative look, when pulled along the dog wiggles from side to side, a real bit of fun.
Dimensions in inches: H 14 x D 20 x W 7
Origin: English
circa: 1880 - 1920
Condition: Good
Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina across all areas. A rare survivor so please expect this to be reflected in this items condition. The House of Antiques...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Victorian Visions of the New World: A Detailed Tallis Map of North America, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The map presented here is an intricate example from the series of maps produced by John Tallis & Company. Tallis maps are known for their detailed and elaborate style, often includin...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Temple Model
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings. These flowers are symbols ...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th century pietra dura brooch, circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This superb quality mid 19th century Pietra dura brooch is a very fine example decorated with a complicated and detailed display of cut flowers which include turquoise blue forget-me...
Category
Italian Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Pair of taxidermy stuffed Pogona reptiles, natural history cabinet, Italy 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer. A pair of taxidermy stuffed Pogona Vitticeps reptils, mounted on an olive briar and swiss pine wooden base. Sulfur glass eyes. Specimen for labora...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bra...
Category
English George III Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
Dutch Meerschaum Pipe with Silver Mounts, 1840-1870
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch meerschaum pipe with silver mounts, 1840-1870
According to common usage in the 19th century, the pipe bowl has a silver valve cover. The lid has a the pattern of a shell t...
Category
Dutch Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of a Carthusian Nun, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Religieuse Chartreuse'. Print of a Carthusian Nun. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'.
The Carthusians, also known as the...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Francke Upright Piano Rococo Style Carved Mahogany High Relief Scroll Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Francke upright piano with a mahogany case. Entire cabinet features Rococo style, ornate carvings in high relief.
The carved, front panel features a central lyre surrounded by flowers, foliage and acanthus. The piano fall has carved latticework and a central plaque carved with flowers and acanthus. Sitting on top of the cabinet is asymmetrical arcading ornately carved with rocailles, flowers, foliage and acanthus. The brass piano pedals feature acanthus scrolls. The intricately, carved piano...
Category
German Rococo Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Fancy Coffee Bean Dispenser
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Fancy Coffee Bean Dispenser was created to impress, destined for the finest culinary stores for proud display on the main counter. Designed to dispense freshly r...
Category
French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Tin
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).
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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