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Period: 19th Century
Large Antique County Map of Buckinghamshire, England
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of Buckinghamshire from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Buckinghamshire, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atla...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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
Materials
Hide
Antique Print of Martin Luther's Monastery Room in Germany, 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Chambre de Luther in Erfurt'. Original antique print of Martin Luther's monastery room at Erfurt during his time studying law, Germany. This print originates fr...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Northern Africa by Levasseur, '1875'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Afrique Septentrionale'. Large map of Northern Africa. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of London, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circa 1850.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
Superior length telescope with appealing finish and personal inscription
Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout
Silvered brass presents bright, reflective tones
Bright objective with large 55mm diameter — some marks to lens edge
Front element protected by sliding sun shade
Removable dust cover encloses the element when not in use
Primary barrel dressed distinctively in a later, quality faux crocodile cover...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Engraving of Chinese Costumes, c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Costume Chinese'. Print of Chinese costumes. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition:...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Finely Carved 'Black Forest' Pipe Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A finely carved "Black Forest' pipe stand. Carved Lindenwood with a single bear standing over a naturalistic base with the pipe holders and astray to fron...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff & Hannaford
Located in Northampton, GB
Malachite Base Mounted in Brass
From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer these Bronze Gilded Malachite Postal Scales by Halstaff and Hannaford, London. The scales ...
Category
English Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Lady JACKSON. The French Court & Society. 2 VOLS. 1881 IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: JACKSON, Lady Catherine Charlotte.
TITLE: The French Court and Society, Reign of Louis XVI and First Empire.
PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley & Son, 1881.
DESCRIPTION: EXTRA ILLUSTRATED COSWAY BINDING. 2 vols., 8" x 5-7/8", title pages printed in red and black, extra illustrated with the insertion of numerous additional tipped plates, some hand colored from contemporary sources, bound in full tan crushed morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spines, covers ruled and paneled with interlocking panels of gilt fillets, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, green silk morie endpapers, green morocco doublures, volume 1 doublure with a fine inset oval watercolor miniature of a lady of court signed...
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British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Hand-Colored Print of a Knight in Embossed Armour, (1842)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Embossed Armour, in the possession of Sir Samuel Meyrick K.H.'. Old print of embossed armour. This print originates from 'A criti...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Chart of the US Predominating Sex, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique chart titled 'Map of predominating sex showing the local excess of males or of females in the distribution of population over the territory of th...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand-Colored Print of Statues of Chinese Deities in China, 1823
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Dio della Voluttà, Dell'Immortalita'. Lithograph of statues of Chinese Deities: Kin-gan or Chin-hoan, god of tutelage, Ni-ni-fo or Fo-tek god of voluptuousness,...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Russian Tempera Icon of the Protection 19th century Intercession of Theotokos
Located in Sweden, SE
Icon "The Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever - Virgin Mary", is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Easter...
Category
Russian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Print of Richard Beauchamp, 5th Earl of Warwick, 1812
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Richard Beuchamp, H.G. Earl of Warwick'. Old print of Richard Beuchamp, 5th Earl of Warwick, standing on a platform within the walls of a castle, wearing armour, a dagger, and garter on his left leg. Originates from 'Selections of the Ancient Costume...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of King Richard II by Atkinson, 1812
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'King Richard the Second betrayed by the Earl of Northumberland'. Old print of King Richard II betrayed by the Earl of Northumberland...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Burmese Buddhism Scripture with Lacquer Covers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Theravada Buddhism scripture book from Burma, circa late 19th century-early 20th century. The book opens to continuous folding pages that is accordion like. Ink scriptures in curvy Burmese language were handwritten on both sides of the pages. The papers are bind by two lacquered wood covers with elaborate design that features relief scrolls and mini mosaic...
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Burmese Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lacquer, Paper
Antique Print of the Statue of Joan of Arc by Knight, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Statue of the Maid of Orleans at Rouen'. Old print of the statue of Joan of Arc in Rouen, France. This print originates from 'One...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Group of 18 Assorted Leather or Marbled Bound Books, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Group of 18 Assorted Leather or Marbled Bound Books, 19th Century. Books and in various languages and sizes
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Italian Walnut Scale Model of a Clipper
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This highly detailed and unusual scale model is partially planked on one side to reveal the interior structure. There are hinged panels in the sides which open to afford a glimpse of the interior. The whole is raised on two supports upon a shaped plinth base.
Italian, circa 1880.
Provenance
Provenance: By repute King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and gifted to Duke of the Abruzzi thence by descent until sold in 1973 to Arnaldo Ruschioni.
The present model represents a clipper, or fast sailing vessel, first introduced in the early 19th century. The clipper was outfitted with three high masts and a large number of sails, designed to carry small loads of profitable cargo quickly over long distances. The present clipper model was constructed in the third quarter of the 19th century and was formerly owned by collector and naval model...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Billiard scoreboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Wall-mounted billiard snooker scoring cabinet featuring a central panel flanked by sliders and revolving number bars All mounted on a ball storage box with glazed drawers for stake r...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
A Fine 19th Century Noon Day Cannon
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Fine 19th Century Meridian or Noon Cannon, Large Marble Base into which is carved a sundial with a bronze Gnomen, also engraved is the operational latitude 48 50 13'. Mounted cann...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Apple Sorting Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French apple sorting column from the 1800’s. Used for sorting differently sized apples, this column has light padding over the metal to prevent the apples from bruising. Be sure to...
Category
French Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Japanese Inari Fox Fire Shinto Shrine Temple Edo Period Taiko Drum on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a truly wonderful and rather unique piece. We can't find another quite like it.
We were told it is from an Edo period Shinto Shrine dedicated to the deity Inari - a popular deity associated with foxes who were known for protecting the annual rice harvest from threatening vermin. In Japanese mythology, foxes are supposed to breathe out flames which are represented by the flame motif at the top of the drum stand...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique Print of a French Knight Named Pierre Terrail, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Pierre du Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard. 1517'. This print depicts Pierre Terrail, a French knight, generally known as the Chevalier de Bayard. Originates...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of an Archer and Crossbowman, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Archer and Cross Bowman'. Old print of an archer and crossbowman. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (.....
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Persia and Tartary by Lowry, '1852'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Persia and Tartary'. Original map of Persia and Tartary. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authorities' ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Decorative Antique Map of Sweden and Part of Finland, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Suede.'
Decorative map of Sweden and part of Finland by Robert de Vaugondy, revised and published by Delamarche. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Charles Francois Delamarche' after an anonymous artist. Charles Francois Delamarche (1740-1817) founded the important and prolific Paris based Maison Delamarche map publishing firm in the late 18th century. A lawyer by trade Delamarche entered the map business with the acquisition from Jean-Baptiste Fortin of Robert de Vaugondy's map plates...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set Of Old Bound Books 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called " Society for the History of French Protestantism ". Th...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pl. 50 Antique Print of Decorative Art in the Renaissance Period by Racinet, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of decorative art in the Renaissance period. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art ol...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1872 Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive and Entertaining Tracts - 8 Volumes
Located in Morristown, NJ
8 of 10 volumes (2-7 and 9-10) Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive & Entertaining Tracts New and Revised Edition, printed 1872 by W. & R. Chambers, Edinburgh. Uniformly bound in hal...
Category
Scottish Edwardian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Steel Engraved Map of Part of the Bengal Presidency 'India & Bangladesh', 1831
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'India Bengal Presidency'. Old steel engraved map of part of the Bengal Presidency. The Bengal Presidency (1757–1912), later reorganized as the Bengal Province (19...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Mosaic Found at Pompeii by Knight, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mosaic, found at Pompeii'. Old print of mosaic found at Pompeii. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts selected from the Penny Magazine'. ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Powder keg. Engraved horn, rope, cork. Spain, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Powder keg. Engraved horn, rope, cork. Spain, 19th century.
A container for storing gunpowder made from a cow's horn and decorated on the outside with a series of figurative, geomet...
Category
Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Other
French Antique Map of Oceania with Details of the Australian Colonies, c.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Oceania titled 'Océanie par C.V. Monin'. Old map of Oceania with an inset of New South Wales. Originates from 'Atlas Classique de la Géographie Ancienne (..)'.
Artists ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Hand-Colored Print with a View of Marseille, France, ca.1885
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Marseille aus der Vogelschau'.
Old print with a view of Marseille, France. This print originates from a German illustrated newsletter, published circa 1885.
...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox
Located in Queens, NY
Late 19th century English Victorian painted diorama wall plaque of clipper ship with red flag painted in cloudy sky in mahogany frame.
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Map of Chinese and Independent Tartary, Korea and Japan, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A New Map of Chinese & Independent Tartary'. Beautiful map of Chinese Tartary, Korea and Japan.
Artists and Engravers: John Cary (1755-1835) was a British car...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Engraving of Coats of Arms from Heraldry Brittanica, c.1810
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plate CCLVI Heraldry'. Old print depicting various coats of arms (heraldry). This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'.
Artists and Engravers: Engra...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Arts Book, Royal Academy, Harry Furniss, English, Exhibition, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique arts book, Royal Academy - An Artistic Joke by Harry Furniss. An English language, bound gallery exhibition catalogue, dating to the late Victorian period, 1888.
...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Brass Letter Holder Paper Clip
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique brass letter or envelope holder. In the shape of a delicate hand, this petite clip with an end ring will not only look handsome on a desk, but is quite capable of holding pap...
Category
French Art Deco Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Original Antique Print of Guy de Bryan and Bernabò Visconti, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sir Guy de Bryan & Bernabo Visconti'. Old print of Guy de Bryan and Bernabò Visconti. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it e...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Iron 19th Century Ships Anchor Capstan
Located in Norwell, MA
Large and heavy 19th century iron ships capstan with geared base. Overall dimensions: 29" H x 26" W.
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Original Rare Antique Print of a Ruin in Peru, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a ruin in Peru. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bildenden Kunst : enthalt...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Knight and Archers in Original Old Hand-Coloring, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Norman Knight and Archers'. Old print of a knight and archers. This print originates from 'a critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ortega-Morejon, Cuentos De Color De Lila, Queen Isabella II of Spain's Copy 1887
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: ORTEGA-MOREJON, Jose Maria De.
Title: Cuentos De Color De Lila Y Fragmentos Sin Color.
Publisher: Madrid: Miguel Ginesta, Impresor De La Real Casa, 1887.
Description: First Edition, presentation copy, from the library of Queen Isabella II of Spain. 1 vol., 8-3/8" x 5-15/16", inscribed on the half-title to Queen Isabella by Ortega-Morejon "Isabel II, gloriosa Soberana de los espanoles", bound in full tan morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, covers ruled in gilt, gilt crown and initials of the Queen to the front cover, gilt crest to the rear cover, gilt dentelles, white silk morie doublures and endpapers, all edges gilt.
Condition: Internally clean and bright, hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, overall Very good.
Additional information: Isabella II (10 October 1830 – 9 April 1904), was Queen of Spain from 29 September 1833 until 30 September 1868. Shortly before her birth, the King Ferdinand VII...
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Spanish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Hand-Colored Print of a Japanese General, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'General Japonais'. Original antique print of a Japanese general. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Parlor Kaleidoscope by C.G. Bush & Co. of Providence, RI
By Charles G. Bush & Co
Located in Nantucket, MA
C.G. Bush & Co. parlor kaleidoscope on a turned mahogany pedestal with splayed legs, the cylindrical body of black colored textured cardstock with ...
Category
American Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Old Print of Genoese Armour of Genoese Crossbowmen, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Suit of Genoese Armour, in the possession of Sir Samuel Meyrick K.H.'.
Old print of Genoese armour. The Genoese crossbowmen was ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique 19th Century Austrian Gold, Diamond & Rock Crystal Toothpick Case c.1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th Century Austrian three colour gold mounted with diamonds and rock crystal toothpick case, styled in a shape of a torch. The hinged lid mounted with a slightly opaq...
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Austrian Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Gold
Complete Writings of Bret Harte, 19 Volumes, 1899, In A Fine Leather Binding!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: HARTE, Bret.
Title: The Complete Writings of Bret Harte.
Publisher: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1899.
THE RIVERSIDE EDITION. 19 vols., 7-5/8" x 5-1/4", engraved f...
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American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Pl. 40 Antique Print of Decorative Art in the Middle Ages by Racinet, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of decorative art in the Middle Ages. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Decorative Art in the Renaissance Period, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of decorative art in the Renaissance period. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art ol...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pl. 65 Antique Print of Decorative Art in the Renaissance Period by Racinet, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of decorative art in the Renaissance period. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art ol...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
Antique Print of a Japanese Soldier Carrying a Bow, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Soldat Japonais'. Original antique print of a Japanese soldier carrying a bow. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usage...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Potosi medal Gold Bolivia 1860s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Important Potosi medal Gold Bolivia 1860s
This beautiful coin/medal has a trutly important history behind it,
all about the Cerro rico in Potosi Bolivia in 1860 years, and it is ex...
Category
Bolivian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Old Map of the Oceans Around Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Océanie'.
Old map of the oceans around Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand. With vignettes of people from Polynesia and the old monument Laparouse. This map ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a rare example of a "Shima-cho", which is a Japanese kimono textile fabric swatch book dating from the late 19th century. The book has fifte...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile
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