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Period: Mid-19th Century
De Indische Archipel by C.W. Mieling, 1865-1876
Located in Langweer, NL
'De Indische Archipel: Tafereelen uit de natuur en het volksleven in Indië' by C.W. Mieling. This is a very rare first edition (only 1 copy in Nederlandse Centrale Catalogus – NCC and only 1 copy in JAP, sold in 1974) of a sumptuous work originally published in 12 instalments (started in 1865 by C.W. Mieling and completed in 1876 by J.M. van ‘t Haaff, both in The Hague). It was in January 1862 that a Prospectus was issued by C. W. Mieling, The Hague, announcing the publication of what is the most spectacular of the plate works of Indonesia, De Indische Archipel, which commenced publication in The Hague in 1865. The work contains 24 large chromolithograph plates which are among the largest published on Indonesia. From both a topographical and artistic point of view the plates are of considerable interest as they present a comprehensive series of views in the archipelago, ranging through Java. Borneo, Sumatra and Minahasa, after drawings by virtually all the prominent mid-19th century artists of Indonesia:
Raden Saleh...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Map of the State of Texas, 1861
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Johnson's New Map of the State of Texas' Large map of Texas, shows railroads, wagon roads, the U.S. Mail Route, rivers, ports, ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
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English Late Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas.
PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE. 1 ...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Brass sextant signed Imray & Son 89 & 102 Minories London mid-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sextant signed Imray & Son 89 & 102 Minories London, datable to around mid-19th century, instrument housed in its original mahogany box shaped like the instrument with hinges, ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Custom Made Oak Backgammon Table with Bakelite Checkers
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool vintage custom made oak backgammon table with bakelite checkers, circa 1970s. The table is in very good vintage condition and measur...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite, Oak
19th Century Turkish Antique Massive Metal Anchor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A massive, antique Turkish anchor made of cast iron, in good condition. The large detailed metal décor piece was recovered from the ocean floor, 80 miles south of Izmir. Encrusted wi...
Category
Turkish Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Round section brass telescope with mahogany wood handle 1850s
Located in Milan, IT
Round-section brass telescope with mahogany wood handle, three-extension focus, complete with dust cap. English manufacture of the mid-19th century. Maximum length cm 43, inches 16.9...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
FIRST APPEARANCE OF. A Visit from St. Nicholas - Twas the Night Before Christmas
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MOORE, Clement Clarke.
TITLE: The New-York Book Of Poetry. (A Visit from St. Nicholas / Twas the Night Before Christmas).
PUBLISHER: New York: George Dearborn, 1837.
DESC...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan.
A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine r...
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Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Silver
Torricellian mahogany barometer signed Davis 65 Bold St. Liverpool 1839/1841
Located in Milan, IT
Torricellian mercury barometer in mahogany wood, signed Davis 65 Bold St. Liverpool active at this address from 1839 to 1841, complete with reading nonius for checking pressure varia...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Leather and Gold Leaf Hand Fan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and rare example of a 19th century hand fan, made of black leather and decorated with gold leaf. The fan has a brisé style, meaning that it consists of narrow sticks that ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Virgin of Kazan, Russian Icon, Oil on Wood Panel, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
A 19th-century Russian icon depicting the Virgin of Kazan, one of the most venerated images in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Painted in oil on a solid wood panel, this sacred artwor...
Category
Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Ebony, brass octant signed Hughes London made around 1830
Located in Milan, IT
Ebony wood, brass and marine ivory octant, scale from 0° to 100°,signed Hughes London made around 1830.
Good condition, complete with custom-made display base made of wood and brass....
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Map of Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden and Denmark
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Suède, Norwège & Danemark'. Attractive map of Scandinavia, with Sweden, Norway and Denmark. With an inset map of Iceland and th...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the United States by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Etats-Unis'. Original antique map of the United States. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Ad...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of European Turkey and Greece by Lowry '1852'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'European Turkey and Greece with the Ionian Islands'. Original map of European Turkey and Greece. This map originates from 'Lowry's table Atlas constructed and eng...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
French Model 1855 Army Officers Sword with Scabbard
Located in Victoria, BC
This is an original French Model 1855 Army Officer’s Sword, complete with its full-length steel scabbard. Used during the mid-to-late 19th century, this regulation sidearm was standa...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
The Annals of San Francisco, California Its Great City
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Annals of San Francisco, California Its Great City
by Frank Soule, John H. Gihon, M.D. and James Nisbet
Published New York: D. Appleton & Company 346 Broadway
San Francisco: Mont...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
French Colonies in the Caribbean: Maps of Martinique and Guadeloupe (1852)
Located in Langweer, NL
This pair of maps, published in 1852, provides a detailed representation of the French Caribbean colonies, specifically Martinique and Guadeloupe. They were part of the *Atlas Univer...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique English Mahogany Cased Compass by Stanley, London
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Victorian military explorer's compass dating to around 1840 / 1860 set in a hinged mahogany block measuring 2" square.
The compass has a shapely blued-steel needle (...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Brass round section telescope with mahogany handle 3 extensions 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Round-section brass telescope with mahogany wood handle, three-extension focus, complete with cap, sunshade extension and of dust cover tab.
English manufacture of the mid-19th cen...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning chessboard in Pietra Dura marble produced in Italy in the mid 19th century. The chessboard is framed with a wooden frame. The chess pieces are made in metal and are probab...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s
Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century, most likely Parisian gilded bronze and brass ormolu work, exceptionally executed sculptural form, the exquisitely detailed architectural cathedral shaped case having a removable pointed steeple roof with cross finial, opening to relic display case surrounded on all sides by original glazed glass panes, stepped base, rising on disc feet. Signed, stamped by maker / bronzier "BC" (unknown) model "5096" and other faint marks to lid interiors.
Additional photos available upon request
Dimensions: (approx)
14.75" High, 6.75" Wide, 6.75" Deep; 13.25 lbs total
History:
A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine, by the French term châsse or monstrance) is a container for important religious relics.
The earliest reliquaries were essentially boxes, either simply box-shaped or based on an architectural design, taking the form of a model of a church with a pitched roof. These latter are known by the French term chasse, and typical examples from the 12th to 14th century have wooden frameworks with gilt-copper plaques nailed on, decorated in champlevé enamel. Limoges was the largest production centre; NB the English usage differs from that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape.
Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the 9th century onward and were housed in magnificent gold and silver cross-shaped reliquaries decorated with enamels and precious stones. From about the end of the 10th century, reliquaries in the shape of the relics they housed also became popular; hence, for instance, the skull of Pope Alexander I was housed in a head-shaped reliquary. Similarly, the bones of saints were often housed in reliquaries that recalled the shape of the original body part, such as an arm or a foot.
A philatory is a transparent reliquary designed to contain and exhibit the bones and relics of saints. This style of reliquary has a viewing portal to view the relic inside. The feretrum was a medieval form of reliquary or shrine containing the sacred effigies and relics of a saint.
During the later Middle Ages, the monstrance form, primarily used for consecrated hosts, was sometimes used for reliquaries. These housed the relic in a rock crystal, or glass capsule mounted on a column above a base, enabling the relic to be displayed to the faithful. Reliquaries in the form of large pieces of metalwork jewellery also appeared around this time, housing tiny relics such as pieces of the Holy Thorn, notably the Holy Thorn Reliquary now in the British Museum.
Condition:
Superb museum quality examples, in excellent original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinated - scattered oxidation. Overall wonderful examples.
Typically reliquaries were not sold in pairs, so to find a matching pair such as this is exceptionally rare.
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Local pickup available near Dallas, Texas
Additional:
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques love religious antiques, from Christian tabernacles, Catholic altarpiece, life-size Buddhist temple sculptures, Hindu votive offerings, 16th century Islamic mosque architectural salvaged windows...
Category
French Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Provincial Antique Monumental Copper Tabernacle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique large French Provincial monumental church Tabernacle made of hand crafted copper, in good condition. The pyramid, partly...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Copper
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas.
PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE. ...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Early 19th Century Danish Articulated Artist’s Mannequin
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautifully crafted, large articulated artist’s mannequin made from pine wood, dating from the early 19th century.
It features jointed limbs and remains in its original condition, w...
Category
Danish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Plays & Poems of Shakespeare A J Valpy Pictorial Edition 10 Vol Antique Book Set
Located in Dayton, OH
The Plays and Poems of Shakespeare According to the Improved Text of Edmund Malone - Edited by A.J. Valpy - Valpy's Pictorial Edition - Volumes I-X of XV - Published by Henry G. Bohn...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Antique Map of Russia in Asia and Siberia, with Frame Style Border
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sibérie ou Russie d'Asie'. Attractive map of Russia in Asia and Siberia. This map originates from Maison Basset's 1852 edition of 'Atlas Illustre Destine a l'ense...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the City of London by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'London'. Original antique map of the city of London. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Greece and Its Colonies, with Frame Style Border
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Grèce'. Attractive map of Greece and its Colonies. The map covers from the southern part of Italy, including Sicily, to the western parts of Asia Minor and fro...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Exquisite 1850s Vintage Map of North America: A Victorian Cartographic Treasure
Located in Langweer, NL
Ornate 19th-Century Map of North America by J. Rapkin, Published by J & F Tallis
This stunning 19th-century map of North America, created by renowned cartographer J. Rapkin and ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE - 1843
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being A Ghost Story of Christmas.
PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1843.
DESCRIPTION:...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Tabletop Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Flower Pressing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tabletop press. An English, cast iron rotary flower pressing machine, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Relive t...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850
By Bardou & Son
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass and polished steel telescope with removable lens cap, spotting scope, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century.
Signed on focal tube by prolific telescope make...
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer measuring instrument English manufacture made in the mid 19th century, silver-plated brass dial engraved with meteorological indicati...
Category
British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique German Enamel Silver Miniature Icon Virgin Mary St.Matthias Trier 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique German sterling silver & enamel miniature icon of the Virgin Mary, circa 1860.
The icon is a rendition of the so-called "Mattheiser Gnadenbild" ( Miraculous image) a p...
Category
German Baroque Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - 1846 - THE SCARCE 11TH EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas.
PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, 1846.
DESCRIPTION: THE SCARCE 11TH EDITION. 1...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Antique Print of a Scene in American Revolution, The Spirit of '76. '1862'
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'The Spirit of - 76'.
Original engraving showing a scene of the American Revolution. Made after a painting by Tompkins Harrison Matteson.
Ar...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming child-size sled from the mid to late 19th century. Sled features forged/riveted iron runners, wooden deck, and original hand painted patina. Wonderful size and wonderful pat...
Category
American Industrial Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Italian Grand Tour marble specimen plaque in original silver-giltwood frame consisting of 20 different rare and ancient marbles, including Porphyry and Jasper, inlaid into a black an...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens, Early Edition, Victorian, Novel, C.1837
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming early Victorian edition of Charles Dickens' celebrated novel The Pickwick Papers, presented in original bound order with attractive aged markings. A delightful exa...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are trul...
Category
Moroccan Islamic Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Sterling Silver Gold Plated Snuff Box with Architectural Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from gold-plated sterling silver. The lid is embellished with a nice little graphic of a church surrounded by generous floral motives and ornament. I...
Category
Austrian Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Elegant English miniature chest of drawers in walnut burl from Mid-19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant English miniature chest of drawers in walnut burl from Mid-19th Century.
Perfect as a jewelry or collector’s box.
Wear consistent with age and use
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2 Antique Maps of the United States by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The United States of North America, Atlantic States and Valley of the Mississippi'. Original antique map of the United States of North America, Atlantic States an...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Afghanistan and Surroundings, '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Map of Persia and Caubul'. Original antique map of Afghanistan and surroundings.
This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Cuba, Haiti and Porto Rico by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Leeward or North Caribbean Islands'. Original antique map of Cuba, Haiti and Porto Rico. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atla...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Dutch silver cigar case by Willem de Peijt, Schoonhoven, 1856
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver cigar case by Willem de Peijt, Schoonhoven, 1856
A silver cigar case for 5 cigars in size 12 cm x 1 cm. The silver case is decorated with floral engravings on the fron...
Category
Dutch Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Beautiful Original Antique Print of Indian Decorative Art, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of Indian decorative art. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the st...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Engraved Paktong Opium Water Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese paktong alloy water pipe, most likely mid to late 19th century. All pieces are still together, including the down stem and two tweezer and brush smoking tools. Two si...
Category
Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
1800s Trepanning Head Clamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
Trepanning, also known as trepanation, trephination, trephining or making a burr hole (the verb trepan derives via Old French via Medieval Latin from the Greek noun of relevant meani...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Ottoman Islamic Tombak Gilt Copper Nargile Hookah Turkey
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique 19th Century Ottoman Tombak (Gilt Copper) Nargile or Hookah pipe, Turkey, circa 1850.
A nagile or hookah pipe's history dates back...
Category
Turkish Islamic Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming 19th century French Provincial prie-dieu/chair of carved cherry wood and handwoven rush seating, having lovely, scalloped details. The top chair seat pulls up in order to ...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cherry, Rush
Antique Map of Bourbon, or Reunion, Colony of France
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Ile de la Réunion'. This is a fascinating map of the French department of Ile. Bourbon or Reunion. Bourbon, or Reunion, is a volcanic island off the coas...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Clark & Johnson Gold Medal Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th Century Clark & Johnson Sewing Machine. It depicts an open octagonal shaped black painted iron manual hand crank sewing machine...
Category
American Industrial Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
SHELLEY, Mary. Lodore - FIRST AMERICAN EDITION - 1835
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Mary.
TITLE: Lodore.
PUBLISHER: New York: Wallis & Newell, 1835.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. 1 vol., 7-11/16" x 4-3/4", 228pp., bound in contemporary (o...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano, Paris, 1845
Located in Littleton, CO
This Erard parallel-strung grand piano, crafted in Paris in 1845 (serial number: 18725), has been extraordinarily well-tended, restored and maintained, enduring today as not only a spectacular example of the pinnacle of 19th Century piano design - characterized by its innovative construction and exceptional sonoral qualities - but also as a premium instrument by the most advanced modern standards, concert-ready for world-class, discriminating performers and their audiences.
Erard was a renowned piano manufacturer established by Sébastien Erard, and for much of the 19th Century, the company produced some of the most exquisite and innovative European pianos of the era.
The sound produced by this parallel-strung grand piano is characterized by a clarity and transparency that distinguishes it from its contemporaries. The parallel arrangement of strings contributes to a more direct transfer of sound energy, resulting in a balanced and articulate tone across the instrument's registers.
This piano's tone is beloved for its sweetness in the treble range and a robust quality in the bass, while also allowing for an especially nuanced and expressive interpretation of the musical repertoire of its era.
The ebony and ivory keyboard is a testament to the meticulous attention Erard paid to the tactile experience of playing. Each key is precision-weighted, providing a responsive touch that allows the pianist to articulate a wide range of dynamics and expressiveness.
An interior faux tableau latches to the outer case lid in an open position for maximum concert volume, and rests in a lowered position to maintain a softer, more muted experience.
The year 1845 places this Erard instrument in the heart of the Romantic era, a period marked by a surge in musical creativity and emotional expression. Composer/performers like Chopin and Liszt were drawn to Erard grand...
Category
French Romantic Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840
Museal rustic lithophany depicting finely carved chamoise in a mountain landscape. The f...
Category
German Black Forest Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Antler
Brass telescope with mahogany wood handle Dollond mid-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with mahogany wood handle, single-elongation focus, instrument complete with sunshield extension and dust cover tabs. Signed Dollond London Day or Night from the mid...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Map of Southern Italy by J. Tallis, circa 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative and detailed mid-19th century map of Southern Italy which was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin (vignettes by A. H. Wray and J. Rogers...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Bourbon, or Reunion, Colony of France
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Ile de la Réunion'. This is a fascinating map of the French department of Ile. Bourbon or Reunion. Bourbon, or Reunion, is a volcanic island off the coas...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of South America by Wyld, circa 1850
By J. Wyld
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful folding map of South America titled 'Colombia Prima or South America Drawn from the Large Map in Eight Sheets by Louis Stanislas D ' Arcy Delarochette'. Three insets in the...
Category
British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina
Mortar from pharmacy or herbalist.
Italian bronze mortar and pestle
Measure: Pe...
Category
Italian Other Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Telescope, London, circa 1850
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large antique English mahogany and brass nautical maritime telescope or spyglass, London, circa 1850. Inscribed "G. Bracher, London, Day or...
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Hand-Painted Icon of the Madonna, Mid-19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
This stunning hand-painted icon from the mid-19th century is a remarkable example of religious art steeped in tradition and spiritual symbolism. Icons have long held a significant role in Orthodox Christianity, serving as windows to the divine and tools for prayer and contemplation. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece exemplifies the skill and devotion of its maker.
The wooden panel and frame are entirely gilded, lending the icon a luminous and reverent quality. The outlines of the Madonna have been finely etched into the gilding, while her face and hands, along with those of the Christ Child, are delicately painted in oil. This contrast between the warm glow of the gold and the naturalistic rendering of the figures creates a powerful visual and emotional impact.
Adding to its authenticity, the base of the icon features a Cyrillic inscription, hinting at its origins and cultural significance. The craftsmanship and style suggest it was created during the mid-19th century, making it not only a sacred object but also an invaluable piece of history.
This icon is a perfect addition to any collection of religious art or as a meaningful decorative piece for your home. It can be displayed in a devotional space, hung on a gallery wall, or placed on a shelf to create a focal point that inspires reflection and reverence. Whether you are an experienced collector or a first-time buyer, this gilded icon...
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Belarusian Baroque Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood
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 Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass
Civil War Bible, Presented to James Robberts, of 1st Maryland Vol. Group, 1864
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised. New York: American Bibl...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather, Fabric, Paper
Antique Lithography Map, Huntingdonshire, English, Framed Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Huntingdonshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of ...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Gold Mounted Meerschaum Carved Confederate Soldier Head Pipe Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare and exquisitely carved meerschaum pipe bowl portraying the head of an American Confederate soldier and mounted with gold dating from around 1860. The head has been finely...
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Austrian Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Stone, Gold
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.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Antique Jerusalem Rosary Cross – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Exquisite 19th-century rosary cross from Jerusalem, crafted from olive wood and adorned with engraved mother-of-pearl plaques. The cross and beads are mad...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Fruitwood
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