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Period: 19th Century
19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Small Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, 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 ...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Spanish Coin Dated 1882
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Spanish coin that was previously on a silver bracelet (sold separately). Spain, Alphonse XII (1874-1885), 5 Peseta, 1882, Year: 1882 Metal: Silver.
Category

Spanish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb collection of 16 antique plaster cameos and intaglios of French and English origin presented in a wooden tray, supplied loose. These 19th century plaster cameos each display...
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English Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Pine

19th Century Miniature Wooden Bookcase
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century miniature wooden bookcase An oak miniature bookcase, raised on plinth and 2 charming shelves. (2 loose shelves) Decorated at the fron...
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

La Mouche by Alfred de Musset – Illustrations by Adolphe Lalauze
Located in Middletown, NY
Paris: Librairie des Amateurs, 1892. Illustrations: Adolphe Lalauze (1838 – 1906) Preface: Philippe Gille Limited Edition 8vo, 9 1/8 x 6 inches (231 x 153 mm); xvi, 84, (3) pp.; pri...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Folk Art Victorian Miniature English Taxidermy Dog
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare late Victorian/Early Edwardian taxidermy dog, often scaled down by the best naturalist of the period. Housed in its original glazed and gil...
Category

English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Large Studio Portrait Camera
Located in Peekskill, NY
Cameras are not my expertise but we could not pass up on this beauty. The camera is signed ANSCO and the large lens reads DARLO OPTICIEN, PARIS 35436. I'm told that this lens is the most valuable...
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Industrial Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. This beautiful example has an octagonal case made from oak with brass fittings and removable copper dome...
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Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Victorian Miniature Cabinet Cupboard Rauch Engraving Maria Stiegen
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique black painted miniature cabinet with lower drawer, three interior shelves and door displaying an antique print by Carl Rauch titled Ansicht der Maria Stiegen Kirche in Wien (...
Category

Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Paper

Antique Map of the Township of Zuidlaren, Drenthe in the Netherlands, 1865
Located in Langweer, NL
Drenthe: Gemeente Zuidlaren, Midlaren, Plankersloot. These scarse detailed maps of Dutch Towns originate from the 'Gemeente-atlas' of Jacob Kuyper. This atlas of all towns in the Net...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Sarreguemines Late 19th Century Miniature Sink with Pastoral Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French miniature sink from the late 19th century, with pastoral scenes and and removable basin. Created in the Moselle department located in current Northeastern France, this minia...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Rosewood Wooden Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with an elegant decoratively carved classical Cow Horn L shaped handle above a finely repousse chased gold plated collar with a cartouche engraved with H C. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin Condition: Good condition with nice patination, few small character dents to gilt mounts, complete with its original firm fitting solid steel and polished brass ferrule which is slightly worn. Nice straight stick in wonderful condition. Length: 32.75" (89cm) Width of handle: 4.25" (10.75cms). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door Shipping offered by Seller. *TIP: When deciding to purchase a Walking Stick on-line, always check the dimensions especially its length. Many antique sticks...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Box of mid-19th century compasses housed in their tuia burl box
Located in Milan, IT
Box of mid-19th century compasses, housed in their original tuia burl box, nickel-plated brass and ivory instruments, velvet and satin interior, lock and hinges in brass. Embossed ...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary aid, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Graced with a bright appearance and pleasingly tactile...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Europe During the Middle Ages by Henry Hallam 3 Volumes Leatherbound
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hallam's View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages, complete in 3 leather bound octavo volumes with marbleized boards. The volumes contain the bookplate of former owner, Cha...
Category

English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Map of Germany c.1830 by Thomas Kelly – Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Germany by Thomas Kelly, London, circa 1830, with hand colouring Finely engraved map of Germany titled 'Germany', published by Thomas Kelly at 17 Paternoster Row, London, circa 1830. This historical map outlines the German states, duchies, and surrounding regions including parts of Austria, Switzerland, France, Poland, and Bohemia. Borders are hand-coloured by region, and major rivers, mountain ranges, and cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Munich are clearly marked. Engraved by H. Cooper. This beautifully detailed copperplate engraving features original hand colouring and displays the political divisions of early 19th-century Germany, including Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg, along with neighboring regions such as Austria, Switzerland, Bohemia, and parts of Poland and France. Major cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt are clearly marked, as well as rivers, mountain ranges, and regional borders. Engraved by H. Cooper. A fine historical map ideal for collectors, interior decorators, or anyone with an interest in European history or cartography. Technique and material: Copperplate engraving, original hand colouring Condition report : Good condition. Strong impression with hand colour. Small chips and edge wear to upper margin, not affecting image. Light age toning and minor handling marks. Tight on the left and right margins. Framing tip: Use a neutral or antique white mat to highlight the engraved detail. A dark wood or classic gilt frame complements the historical aesthetic. UV-filtering glass recommended to protect the original colouring. Keywords for SEO: antique map, map of Germany, 1830s map, hand-colored map, Thomas Kelly map, old Germany map, Prussia map...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Quarter Sawn Oak Long Bench, Pew, 14' 2", C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival long bench (church pew) offers quarter sawn oak construction with sides having carved fleur de lis finials over recessed arch panels, en verso "To the Glory...
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Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Original Documented Otto Wagner's Private Belonging Dining Room Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier for the private dining room in Otto Wagners famous "Erste Villa Wagner," Hüttelbergstrasse, Vienna similar to the crown-rim of the Romanic and Gothic period (see also Jarm...
Category

Austrian Jugendstil Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

American Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, Late 19th Century. Telescope is in working condition.
Category

American American Empire Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Working English Cast Iron Cheese Press Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique and all original fully functioning cast iron English cheese press, by Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury, circa 1880. This cheese press has just ...
Category

English Industrial Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...
Category

English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Antique Map of Arkansas
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Arkansas'. Original antique map of Arkansas, United States. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', Ninth Edition. P...
Category

Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique large size sculpture and an impressive, religious work of art. Looking at Christ suffering like this, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the trut...
Category

French Gothic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Large Volume Antique Book, Faust, Goethe, German, Illustrated Fiction, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large volume antique copy of Faust by Goethe. A German, bound fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a G...
Category

German Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Geared Pedestal w/ Rope Base 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a central circular brass hub, eight brass spindles with bulbous handles, solid brass geared pedestal, rudder indicat...
Category

American American Empire Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Miniature Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century miniature secretaire cabinet made from Oakwood. Decorative object, can be used as jewelry/letter box. Originates Netherlands, dating, circa 1800
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Elegant Gustavian Cast Iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden dated 1808
Located in Knivsta, SE
An elegant Gustavian cast iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden. Made in Hellefors in 1808 with a ownership inscription SHB 1808 under a royal crown. Beautiful patina. Wear ...
Category

Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Small French PISTOL FLASK, CUPID, 19th Century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SMALL FRENCH PISTOL FLASK, 19TH CENTURY A finely crafted brass and copper flask, measuring 11.5 cm overall, featuring a heavily embossed design of a Cupid with bow and arrow within ...
Category

French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system and its movement. The base of the planetarium is made of fruit wood, circular in shape with three bell-shaped wood feet. ...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Santos Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
A very elegant wooden pond yacht ship model. High quality, hand-built. Hull and mast made in santos mahogany with fine details. Set onto a custom...
Category

Danish Modern Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

A Very Rare 19th Century Silver Watch Walking Stick
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century silver watch walking stick of exceptional quality. This exquisite piece is stamped with silver marks and in excellent full working order. The silver watch ...
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English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Takeda Ningyo of an Actor Playing a Warrior at Sea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Ningyo depicting an actor from a Kabuki play in a role of a warrior at the sea with his anchor design embroidered on the sleeve and the stage prop waves in the foregr...
Category

Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Japanese Fuchi Edo Period Branch Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Cased Octant, Scottish, Ebony, Navigation Instrument, Sextant, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased octant. A Scottish, ebony navigational instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Appealing navigation ins...
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British Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

A Grand Tour wooden maquette, depicting the Cathedral of Milan, Italy circa 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Rare and unusual Wunderkammer architectural model in miniature, entirely handmade, in balsa wood, depicting the Cathedral of Milan. Original patina. Italy second half of the 19th cen...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Sword and its scabbard-Diplomatic gift from Negus Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia
Located in Leuven , BE
This prestige weapon was commissioned by Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia as a diplomatic gift for the renowned French Armenian merchant and honorary French envoy Matig Kevorkoff, a pr...
Category

Ethiopian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive large ship model depicts the French vessel “La Sirene." This three-masted ship of the line “La Sirene" was in use 1691–1702. Impressiv...
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French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Great Quality Needlework Mary and Child Jesus Religious Banner
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted "Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, pray for us" banner. It must have taken a highly skilled seamstress an enormous amount of time to create this impressive religious banner....
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Dutch Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk, Velvet, Oak

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama...
Category

British Folk Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th century Antique Maritime Model of Cargo-Carrack Probably from Genoa
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden antique ship model of a cargo-carrack, probably from Genoa, with three masts, end of the 19th century. Very good conditions. Measures: Length cm 70 - inches 28, height cm 56 ...
Category

Italian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám – The Elihu VEDDER, SUPER DELUXE Edition
Located in Middletown, NY
A lavish production and VEDDER's MASTERPIECE, The Rubaiyat was a great success and helped establish Vedder as a major American artist. Khayyám, Omar / Illustrated by ELIHU VEDDER / ...
Category

American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany case and stand, dating to the late Victorian period, c...
Category

French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by Barlow, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
"Antique map titled 'Spain and Portugal from the best Authorities'. Detailed antique map of Spain and Portugal. This map originates from 'The Gen...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Violin In Majolica Manufacture Rouen Early 1800s French Musical Ceramics
Located in Milano, MI
French Faience Violin Manufacture of Rouen Beginning 1800 with a side pocket and two holes for hanging on the wall by means of a string, missing. This stanniferous glaze majolica vi...
Category

Baroque Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Majolica

19th C Original Painted Decorated Doll or Jewelry Chester Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted decorated doll or jewelry chester drawers. Decorated in the 20's or 30's.
Category

American American Classical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

The Works of William H. Prescott - 11 vols. - IN A FULL POLISHED CALF BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PRESCOTT, William H.. TITLE: The Works of William H. Prescott. Ferdinand & Isabella - Philip The Second - Charles The Fifth - Conquest Of Peru - Conquest Of Mexico. PUBLIS...
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British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th century gilt wood barometer thermometer made in Italy in the Louis XVI or baroque taste. The large barometer features a large carve...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Print of 'The Madonna di San Sisto' Made after Raphael 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Madonna di San Sisto'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Two Original Bronze Art Nouveau Candle Sconce for a Piano or Wall Germany, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This pair of beautiful German Art Nouveau two arm bronze candlesticks dates from the 1890's and would make a great addition to a piano or a wall. The two arms have an elegant and sty...
Category

German Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Belgium Set of Iron Tons, Educational Teaching Measures of Capacity
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of antique iron measure of capacity ton for educational use. Beautifully aged, slightly rusty patina but still very robust. The white letters are hand painted on the black paint...
Category

Belgian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Map of Asia, Vignette of Benares 'Varanasi' Showing Ganges River, 1892
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Asie'. Color map of Asia. With decorative vignette of Benares (Varanasi) showing Ganges River. This map originates from 'Nouvel Atlas Illustre Geographie Universe...
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze Barrelled Signal Cannons on Timber Base
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th Century finely cast bronze barrelled signal cannons of exceptional quality with gorgeous detail and rich patination. This fabulous pair of cannons have tape...
Category

Dutch Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Early 19th Century English Inclin...
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British Georgian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Bronze Imperial Gallon Measure, Calcutta Mint
Located in Essex, MA
British controlled India weights and measures Imperial Gallon Measure. F.70 #78. With cover. Measures were used by municipalities to assure and check for fair and accurate product pa...
Category

Indian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Salmon Trophy Fish Model A nice carved wooden half block salmon carved with teeth, dorsal fin, adipose fin, pectoral fin, pelvic fin, anal fin and tail fin, the eye also carved out i...
Category

Scottish Sporting Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers. Antique salesman samples (a.k.a. salesman's samples, or salesmen sam...
Category

Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Original Antique Map of the World, Fullarton, circa 1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of the World. From the celebrated Royal Illustrated Atlas Lithograph. Original color. Published by Fullarton, Edinburgh, circa 1870. Unframed.
Category

Scottish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Miniature Swedish Four-Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature four-drawer Swedish chest with original paint and glass knobs.
Category

Swedish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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