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Period: 19th Century
Recognized Seller Listings
19th Century Polish Woman's Sabbath Cap 'Kupka'
Located in New York, NY
Gold and silver wrapped thread on canvas, gold thread embroidery, embellished with decorative appliques and sequins; silk lining.
Rare example of a magnificent cap worn on the Sabba...
Category
Polish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our diverse silver christening collection.
This fine antiq...
Category
English Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent and ending in a 3 1/2” bore muzzle, enclosing a removable conforming wood plug, circa 1800.
Stood upon a naval type bronze-mounted four wheeled wooden carriage, including its wedge shaped quoin with knob handle.
The Earls of Lonsdale, Lowther Castle, Cumbria, presumably by descent to Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944), until sold by his heir and brother, Lancelot, 6th Earl, as part of the contents of Lowther Castle, Maple & Co. Ltd./Thomas Wyatt, Tuesday 14 April 1947 and two following days, lot 558: ‘A pair of Old Gun Metal Cannons on teakwood carriages, 3ft. 6in. long’.
Mrs. P.M. Adie-Shepherd, sold Christie’s, London, 29 May 1970, lot 96.
Lowther Castle is a castellated mansion built by Robert Smirke between 1806 and 1814 for William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale (1757-1844). It was constructed on the foundations of the former 17th century family seat, Lowther Hall, but it was only in the early 19th century that it was afforded the name ‘castle’ in keeping with the Europe-wide fashion for romanticism and which was promoted by influential characters such as William Beckford at Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire in England and by the writer Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford, Roxburghshire, Scotland. While it’s not known when these naval cannon were acquired for Lowther they would have been entirely fitting in the castle or its approaches and it’s likely that they were in place soon after the castle was completed, or perhaps acquired later by the 5th Earl. A tantalising possibility is that the cannon were originally aboard the East Indiaman Lowther Castle which was active in the early 19th century.
HUGH CECIL LONSDALE, 5TH EARL OF LONSDALE (1857-1944) AND THE DEMISE OF LOWTHER CASTLE
In 1882 at the age of 25 Hugh Lonsdale (1857-1944) unexpectedly inherited the earldom and with it the extensive Lonsdale estate, including tens of thousands of acres of Cumberland and Westmorland and coalfields at Whitehaven. However, despite his spectacular inherited wealth – he was suddenly one of the wealthiest men in England, over the course of his lifetime he managed to decimate the family fortune. He led a full and colourful life, one of adventure and luxury. An early intrepid escapade took place in July 1888 when, as part of an expedition called the Scotch Naturalist Society, he set embarked on horse sleigh...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols
Located in London, GB
These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...
Category
Balkan Islamic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver, Steel
Late 19th Century American Jewish Themed Caricature
Located in New York, NY
American cartoon, USA, 1895.
Caption reads: 'A Natural Mistake. Ikenstein: "I vould like to ged a cheap drunk." Salesman: "Next door.'"
The cartoon is framed with American frame of...
Category
American Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century Eastern European Brass Washing Hands Container Cover
Located in New York, NY
Framed Polish/ Ukraine brass washing hand container cover, 1823.
Hammered brass with an engraving of two lions flaking at bird-headed cartouche.
Engraved in Hebrew inside the cartouc...
Category
Polish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Bird Paintings
Located in London, GB
This huqqa (or hookah) is a wonderful item which is crafted from porcelain and finely hand painted and parcel gilt. The huqqa was created in the late 19th century, most likely in Rus...
Category
Russian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
19th c. English Beer Engine by A. Reynolds & Co., Leeds
By A. Reynolds & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth century English pub beer engine with a rectilinear wooden stand topped with four brass and porcelain spigots, two white, one red, and one green....
Category
British Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Victorian Model of a Racing Yacht on a Wooden Stand Original Paint
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Victorian model of a racing yacht, with brass fittings, on a wooden stand original paint topsides English, circa 1870.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Enamel and Gold Nelson Memorial Ring, Made for His Aunt, Mrs Thomasine Goulty
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The enamel and gold Nelson memorial ring made for his aunt, Mrs Thomasine Goulty (1733-1821), commemorating the death of Admiral Viscount Nelson at the...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
White Vitreous Paste Cameo of Emma, Lady Hamilton, Attributed William Tassie
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A white vitreous paste cameo of Emma, Lady Hamilton, attributed to William Tassie after Filipo Rega, of oval form depicting Emma facing right with her hair in a Grecian style, Englis...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Vitrolite
Pair of Marquess of Clanricarde De Burgh-Canning Carriage Badges
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Pair of Marquess of Clanricarde de Burgh-Canning carriage badges, each gilt metal armorial designed as the coat of arms de Burgh-Canning for Ullick John de ...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
Located in New Orleans, LA
A masterpiece of both cabinetmaking and mechanical engineering, this one-of-a-kind expanding table was crafted by the renowned cabinetmaker Samuel Hawkins of London for the Great Exhibition of 1851. Diminutive in size, the fascinating table was designed as a model to demonstrate Hawkins’ innovative patent screw movement to visitors of the Exhibition – six million people in total over five months. It was exhibited again a century later at the Victoria & Albert Museum during the Festival of Britain, an event intended “to symbolise two main qualities of the national character: realism and strength on the one hand, and, on the other, independence and imagination” (Catalogue of the Exhibition, 1951, p.117). To this day, the miniature masterpiece demonstrates the quest of English furniture makers to combine technical innovation with superb craftsmanship.
Displaying exceptional ingenuity, Hawkins’ wind-out screw mechanism allowed one to extend the table’s base to accommodate concentric leaves with the simple crank of a handle. It is based on the inventive expanding table originally designed by Robert Jupe in 1835, which used a swivel mechanism to separate sections of the tabletop and allow for segmented leaves to be inserted. Hawkins’ tabletop, on the other hand, extends outwards directly from the center in order to accommodate additional leaves around its diameter. This unique design allowed the mechanism to also smoothly operate on rectangular tables, which could be wound out from the middle to allow for more table space.
Hawkins was not alone in his endeavor to combine the technical merits of engineering and mechanics with the most artful pursuit of cabinetmaking. The first half of the 19th century saw a prolific increase in the popularity of applying new ideas to traditional furniture principles, which allowed furniture to serve many purposes. The resulting “patent” furniture was practical and refined, though few were as innovative as Hawkins’ prodigious design.
Carved with the year of the Exhibition on the beautifully designed pedestal base, the table is a testament to the significance of this innovation. The model is mentioned in detail in the catalog of the Great Exhibition of 1851, the first international exhibition of industry, manufacturing, and science. Held at London’s dazzling Crystal Palace, its visitors were treated to exhibits from around the globe, including feats of engineering, innovations in industry, and marvels of design. Queen Victoria herself was a frequent visitor, along with her husband, Prince Albert, and others including Charlotte...
Category
English Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Chilean Huaso Spurs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and authentic pair of Chilean spurs is stunning to behold. Traditionally worn by huasos, or Chilean cowboys, these silvered steel spurs, or esp...
Category
Chilean Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique Porcelain Huqqa for Persian Market
Located in London, GB
This beautiful huqqa (or hookah), an instrument used for smoking—is a highly collectable antique piece. It created in the late 19th century, most likely in Russia. The huqqa is finely decorated with depictions of Qajar kings, suggesting that it was created for the Persian market.
The huqqa features a bell-shaped base with a ribbed cylindrical top. This is covered by a cup-shaped feature on a knopped stem. The huqqa is crafted from porcelain which is white and finely decorated with deep blue stylised vines, leaves and flowers. Half-length portraits of the 19th century Persian kings, Naser al-Din Shah and Mozaffar al-Din Shah, ornament the huqqa’s base...
Category
Russian Islamic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Persian Decoration
Located in London, GB
This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian origin and was created for the Persian market. The item is a historic smoking accessory which is highly...
Category
Russian Islamic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fascinating George III silver tray is a work of skillful English artistry, intricately chased and engraved it represents a prestigious commemorative gift for service. The tray rests on 4 bracket feet with oval handles and a delightful gadrooned border. The tray is distinguished by a spectacular engraved inscription of unmatched quality that bears a presentation inscription. The inscription is surrounded by a laurel wreath border with arms, two coat of arms and flags, two of which bear the monograms for King George III and George Spencer...
Category
English George III Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Gold Bracelet with Painted Enamel Plaques Portraying the Alps
Located in London, GB
This seven-link bracelet, each link containing a painted landscape miniature on enamel, is crafted from yellow gold. Each of the miniatures portrays a Swiss landscape, whether an alp...
Category
Swiss Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Pink Painted Porcelain Huqqa
Located in London, GB
This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian, origin and was created in the late 19th Century. The item is finely painted and decorated with photo-r...
Category
Russian Islamic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The enamelling on this quatrefoil gold pendant is attributed to Ray & Montague: ‘hiltmakers, goldworkers and enamellers’. The obverse is mounted with a vitreous paste profile portrait cameo of Admiral Viscount Nelson within four navy blue enamel panels with the gilt inscription: ‘H·Nelson·Died·for His·Country at·Trafalgar Oct:21·1805’ all within ropework borders. The reverse is mounted with an oval polychrome enamel plaque representing a blue Royal Navy ensign flying triumphant above the flags of France and Spain superimposed with an anchor and laurel wreath against a red background within four navy blue enamel panels with the gilt inscription: Glory to the Souls of the Brave, a line from The Battle of the Baltic written in 1801 by Scottish poet Thomas Campbell (1777-1844) to commemorate Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Copenhagen. Cameo with incised signature Tassie F. 1805
English, 1805
John Ray and James Montague succeeded to the celebrated enamelling and goldsmithing firm of James Morisset (1738-1815) in 1800. Like Morisset, they
specialised in presentation swords...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Statue of St Jerome
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Early 19th century wooden statue of St Jerome, circa 1800. South Europe.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique German Silver Cockerel / Rooster Model Figure on Base 1899 ‘Import Mark’
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique German sterling Silver Rooster / Cock Figure. This Cockerel stands proudly on a solid silver base with a little lizard and an insect at its feet. The Rooster ha...
Category
German Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hardstone Intaglio Portrait Seal of Admiral Viscount Nelson, circa 1800
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This monumental George III gold and hardstone intaglio fob seal comprises a profile portrait of the head and shoulders of Admiral Viscount Nelson, in uniform displaying...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Rare Scrimshaw Decorated Horn
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn, engraved over one side with the Royal Arms countersigned and titled ship profiles for the Great Eastern, the Great Britain,...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
French Victorian Copper Railroad Lantern
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian copper square railroad embarkment lantern with 2 glass panels.
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Commemorative Brooch by Edmund Johnson, in 18-Carat Gold with Its Original Case
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Commemorative brooch by Edmund Johnson Ltd of Dublin, in 18-carat gold with its original fitted case
Designed in the form of an anchor, set with a commemorative medallion with portrait of “Admiral Lord Nelson, born 9th September 1758”, the anchor with twisted rope decoration, in 18-carat gold signed Johnson Ltd Dublin, length 5.3 cm
Edmond Johnson...
Category
Irish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
19th Century Indian Bidri Metal Hookah Base
Located in London, GB
This fascinating piece dates from the 19th century in India, where it was used as a water base for a hookah, or shisha pipe. In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is no...
Category
Indian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Located in Greenwich, CT
Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook pilot boats...
Category
English Sporting Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Wood
Naïve Rounded Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask with Silver Mounts
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A naïve rounded coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask with silver mounts, carved with a native face at the end and three ovals showing an officer, a gentleman and his lady, circa 1805...
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
By George W. Brown & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Horse drawn trolleys or "horse buses" were the main source of "mass transit", along with trains in the late 1800s in America. Thus they were ubiquitous subject matter for toy makers to exploit as toys for young children. While many tin toy...
Category
American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Half Block Model of the Steam Ship ‘Glamis Castle’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A half block model of the steam ship ‘Glamis Castle’, the ship shown with two truncated masts, a funnel and a boxwood hull with the original painted black t...
Category
Scottish Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
These interesting inkwells were crafted in Britain between the Victorian period and early to mid-20th century.
The works have been created from horse hooves, applied with sterling silver mounts. Each hoof has been set onto a silver horseshoe and features a silver top and lid. Two of the tops have been engraved to imitate real horse hair, while the third is more simple, with banded ornament. All three have been given covers, two of which feature commemorative inscriptions. One lid states, ‘The Grey/1907-1917’ — presumably the name of the favourite racehorse, whose hoof this is — and another reads, ‘Mavourneen/ Died June 29th / Aged 53’. ‘Mavourneen’ is an Irish Gaelic word meaning ‘my beloved’. The dedicatee’s age of 53 implies that they were a human, perhaps a jokey, or racehorse owner. The lids open up onto a silver-lined interior, intended to be used for storing ink as part of a desk arrangement. The inkwells are stamped, on their underside, with silver hallmarks and maker’s marks, ‘J.T.’ and ‘C & CS’.
This set of three horse hoof inkwells...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of English Gothic Revival Gilt Wall Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) painted and gilt trimmed wall plaques with religious scene in arched top upholstered frame.
Category
Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
2-Piece Victorian Gothic Revival Barometer/Thermometer Set
Located in New York, NY
2-Piece French Victorian Gothic Revival (3rd Quarter 19th Century) mahogany barometer/thermometer & wall clock set (Signed L. LEROY & CIE/ 13 & 15 Palais Royal, Paris) (PRICED AS SET...
Category
French Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th century Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of large cast iron andirons in the form of Tweedleddee and Tweedledum, late 19th century.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Irish Pony Saddle
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual Irish 19th century specialty pony saddle with center harness by Rafferty of Dublin, in richly patinated leather, brass and timber and with padded t...
Category
Irish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Grand Tour Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
The time-honored decorative techniques of pietre dure and micromosaic are combined in this rare and exceptionally-crafted Grand Tour casket. Serving as a m...
Category
European Greco Roman Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
A rare nautical desk set
The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of the original owner, houses twelve writing implements and accessories, constructed in silver plate and gilt metal, using spheres and chain work decoration. A bespoke commission of undoubtedly unique character-and most likely having nautical connections-the various accoutrements executed in a uniform style reminiscent of rope work, buoys, and markers found on seafaring vessels. The set includes a pair of candlesticks, a chamber stick, inkwell, bell, letter opener, personal wax seal, a stamp container, paperweight, ash tray, sealing wax spoon...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Fine Pair of Bronze Cannon by McAndrew and Woore English, circa 1850
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of bronze cannon by McAndrew and Woore, set on their original brass bound black painted oak carriages with brass spider wheels, also with a p...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Silver salver of a Hero of Trafalgar: Captain Pryce Cumby London, circa 1836
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV silver salver with shellwork and scroll border, on four feet, profusely chased and engraved with foliate decoration and inscribed in the centre beneath a widow’s coat of...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Turn of the Century French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Ashtray by Marionnet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau gilt bronze ashtray with a floral design and a fluted edge
(signed: MARIONNET).
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
Located in New Orleans, LA
This amazing and extremely rare Bavarian Biedermeier-period pharmacy balance stand would have been at home at any apothecary’s shop during the mid-19th century. Crafted of walnut with bold giltwood accents, this stand holds eight separate sets of balances with brass beams and pointers, and weighing pans made of Horn, brass and porcelain. The balances measure out varying sizes; the largest is capable of measuring up to 500 grams, while smallest weighs up to 5 grams. Such balances would have been essential tools in the practice of compounding, or creating customized medications to suit a specific patient's needs. The delicate porcelain scales even indicate what they were used to weigh: one set is marked “Jodoform,” or iodoform, a disinfectant and antiseptic once used to treat wounds, and the other is marked “Venena,” which is Latin for “poisons.” Each scale also exhibits stamps indicating that they have been tested for accuracy. It is extremely rare to find such a large array of scales, especially those in such wonderful condition, in one collection. This intriguing piece is a must for any medical antiques enthusiast.
The units of measurement in which apothecaries worked were often minute: grains, scruples, drams and ounces. As they were typically used to measure very small amounts of ingredients, apothecary and analytical balances...
Category
Balkan Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful braided gold design, the two-compartment box features an exquisite oval agate key, which opens a recessed lock in the base of the box. Such a box would have been a prized possession and would have been able to fit neatly into a gentleman’s waistcoat pocket.
Ingenious miniature portable devices, musical snuff boxes...
Category
Swiss Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer
Located in London, GB
In their elaborate use of C-scrolls, putti figures, stylised acanthus leaves and flowers, this clock and barometer are clearly Rococo in their style. The Rococo came into fashion in ...
Category
French Rococo Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Large French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Clock with Religious Inscriptions
Located in London, GB
This large, gilt bronze wall clock is a magnificent and highly unusual piece. At the centre of the design is a circular enamel dial, with Arabic...
Category
French Renaissance Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Gendron Wheel Company American Victorian Iron Tricycle
By Gendron Wheel Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian iron tricycle with a carriage seat (tag: GENDRON WHEEL CO., TOLEDO, OH)
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Rustic Water Buffalo Skull Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
African style taxidermy large water buffalo skull mounted on oak shield shaped wall plaque (19/20th Cent.)
Category
Rustic Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
19th Century Holy Land Mother-of-Pearl Icon
Located in London, GB
This fantastic mother-of-pearl icon was made in Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century, and is beautifully carved with mother-of-pearl and set with abalon...
Category
Israeli Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Set of Three Patinated Copper Panels with Repoussé Scenes
Located in London, GB
These three circular copper panels were crafted in the 19th century in France. They are decorated with biblical and Christian themes taken from the lives of King Solomon (d. 931 BC) ...
Category
French Renaissance Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier
Located in London, GB
Designed in the French Rococo style, this clock and barometer set have been beautifully ornamented with scrolling foliate gilt bronze forms. The two are diamond shaped, with symmetri...
Category
French Rococo Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
'The Death of Nelson’ Commemorative Striking Mantelpiece Clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This oval white marble clock is applied with high quality bronze and ormolu mounts. The base encloses a French 8-day, twin barrel movement with a silk suspension and a count wheel strike on the bell. The ormolu dial has Roman numerals in blue and white enamels and is set within a rope border surrounded by naval panoplies and a coronet. The sides are embellished with putti with double fish-tails holding a long shell horn in each hand. On top of the clock is a bronze group of the dying Nelson collapsing into the arms of two sailors. With pendulum and key. Stamped on the back plate René à Paris.
English, with a French movement, circa 1840.
The bronze group of the falling Nelson being supported by two sailors is reminiscent of the positioning adopted by Samuel Drummond in his original version of The Death of Nelson...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Russian Icon of Christ in Silver Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel
Located in London, GB
This extremely fine Russian icon shows the image of Christ Pantocrator, which translates roughly as 'Christ the Almighty'. It's one of the most important images of Christ within Orthodox Christianity...
Category
Russian Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Louis XV Kingwood Grand Piano
By Carl Bechstein
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style ormolu mounted kingwood, tulipwood & parquetry grand piano (sgnd C.BECHSTEIN, numbered 20475 for the date 1888)
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
French Bronze Cannon Model
Located in New York, NY
French bronze World War I (19/20th Century) field cannon on rectangular white marble base
Category
French Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych
Located in London, GB
The triptych comprises a trio of porcelain plaques, depicting the patron saints of the German city of Cologne (Köln) by the renowned Berlin manufacturer KPM (Konigliche Porzellan-Man...
Category
German Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
South American Presentation Sword
Located in New Orleans, LA
Believed to have originated from the collection of a South American diplomat, the exquisiteness of this presentation sword conveys its ownership by ...
Category
South American Other Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Brass, Bronze
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