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Period: Mid-19th Century
McKenney and Hall Hand-Painted Lithograph "Chippeway Widow", circa 1837
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Chippeway Widow" hand-painted color lithograph on paper depicts a Native American Indian woman lamenting the death of her husband, presum...
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Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Nineteenth Century Yacht Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare boat binnacle with solid brass mushroom style hood. Mid nineteenth century gimballed compass by Ritchie of Boston. Varnished mahogany base with...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Map of Côte-d'Or France with Dijon and Burgundy Wine Region, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Côte-d'Or France with Dijon and Burgundy Wine Region, 19th Century Description: This beautifully engraved 19th-century map of Côte-d'Or, located in the historic region of Bur...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Religious Print ‘No. 8’ David Showing Saul the Tip of His Coat, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Ancien Testament, David montrant à Saül le Morceau de son Manteau.’ This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; David showing Saul the tip...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the World by A. Vuillemin, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from ‘Atlas National de la France Illustré’. Published by A. Combette, Paris, 1854.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of The World by Dower, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice map of the World Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

America "Amérique Septentrionale": A 19th Century French Map by Delamarche
By Maison Delamarche 1
Located in Alamo, CA
This framed mid 19th century map of North America entitled "Amérique Septentrionale" by Felix Delamarche was published in Paris in 1854 by Quay de l'Horloge du Palais, avec les Carte...
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American Other Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1853-86 The Collected Works of Cuthbert Bede
By Cuthbert Bede
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful fine set of the collected first editions works of Cuthbert Bede, pen name of Edward Bradley, a set of his scarce novels uniformly bound by Bickers. A very smart first ed...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Bohemian Gilt and Enamelled Blue Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, c.187022
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Bohemian Gilt and Enamelled Blue Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, circa 1870 A finely decorated 19th-century Bohemian scent bottle, crafted in deep cobalt blue glass and adorn...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Little Dorrit 1857 Chapman & Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st edition book titled Little Dorrit was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1857 in the period Victorian style with etchings by Hablot Knight Browne...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Mid-19th Century French Polished Iron Garden Crucifix Cross with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique cross was crafted in France, circa 1870. The large iron crucifix rests on an oval base, and features our Lord nailed on the cross and is decorated with vine a...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Antique Map of the Kingdom of Denmark by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kingdom of Denmark'. Original antique map of the Kingdom of Denmark. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various C...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Silver

Japanese Painting Depicting Commodore Perry’s Ship with Buddhist Monks Aboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese painting depicting Commodore Matthew Perry’s flagship USS Mississippi bringing the coffin with the remains of US marine private Robert Williams who died while serving on t...
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Japanese Edo Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paint, Paper

Antique Ecclesiastical Encaustic Tile Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four antique glazed encaustic 4 ¼ inch tiles (unmarked) together forming a decorative ecclesiastical tile panel depicting a cardinal moline cross within a quatrefoil with fl...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Clay

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...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1865 Emancipation Proclamation, Antique Lithograph by P.S. Duval and Son
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a lithographic broadside of the text of the Emancipation Proclamation issued on January 1, 1863. This broadside was published in...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Trollope, T. Adolphus, Filippo Strozzi, First Edition, 1860 Leather Bound !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: TROLLOPE, T. Adolphus. TITLE: Filippo Strozzi. A History of the Last Days of The Old Italian Liberty. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1860. DESCRIPTION: FIRST ED...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Cup with Boys Playing Tops
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver Christening cup was made in England in approximately 1848 in the period Early Victorian style. The front o...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Antique Map of Calvados ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dépt. du Calvados'. Map of the French department of Calvados, France. This area of France is known for its production of Calvados, the world's fines apple brandy....
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Chart of New England Coast, 1847
By U.S. Government
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Chart of New England Coast: the U.S. Coast Survey Sketch A - Section 1, a triangulation chart showing the progress of the survey and details along the New England coas...
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American Other Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1837 Society in America
By Harriet Martineau
Located in Bath, GB
A complete set of the first edition of Harriet Martineau's nineteenth century study of American society, wonderfully bound in half calf. The first edition. Bound by Period Bookbind...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Gothic Revival Architectural Model for a Watchstand , English, circa 1830
Located in Spencertown, NY
The model in various woods and bone inlay and finials. An arched window with painted copper roundel. With hinged rear door access. English
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Italian Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Pair of English Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of English bronze signal cannon, the tapering 36 inch two stage barrels set upon original mahogany carriages with bronze fittings and ...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. ...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Jeweled walking stick, in gold with pietradura, Florentine mosaic. USA 1844.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: jeweled walking stick, octagonal milord-shaped knob in 16Kt. gold. In the upper part, we find a table embedded with a pietradura, or Florentine mosaic, of octagonal sh...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Iron

Rare Victorian Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Library Architects Plan Chest
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A neo-gothic mid-19th century library plan chest having an arrangement of eleven short and three long drawers to one side, the other side with three short drawers above gothic style linen fold panelling, centred with the carved monogram ‘HP’, further matching panelling to the sides. A stunning plan chest of good propartions and with a nice patina. Provenance: Sherborne School, an independent school in north-west Dorset, England, established in 1550. Among the ‘Old Shirburnians’ are for example the writer John Cowper Powys, the actors Jeremy Irons und Charlie Cox, Chris Martin, leadsinger of the band Coldplay as well as Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...
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English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Chinese Mustard Jade Archer's Ring, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved of the highest quality jade, this 19th century Archer's ring was likely worn by a gentleman-scholar in Northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore these rings to ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Sterling Silver

1 Volume. The Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. The Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi. Edited by "Boz." Bound in full red morocco with colored inlay on front cover. Gilt-tooling on the covers and raised band spine. Top edges gi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Northern Italy Map – Lombardy, Venetia, Tuscany, and Sardinia 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Northern Italy Map – Lombardy, Venetia, Tuscany, and Sardinia 1857 This detailed antique print shows “Nördliches Italien” meaning “Northern Italy,” published in 1857 by Justus Perth...
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A pair of Grand Tour Busts of Roman Emperors, mid 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This pair of small Grand Tour busts is crafted from gilt bronze, showcasing intricate detailing that reflects classical design influences. Each bust features a wonderful patina, addi...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Historic 1857 Map of North-East Africa & Arabia – Fine Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
North-East Africa and Arabia Map 1857 This detailed antique print shows “Mittel- und Nord-Afrika (östl. Theil) und Arabien” meaning “Central and North Africa (eastern part) and Arab...
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A delicate example of the time-honored practice of blue-and-white ceramics, this 19th century porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Kingdom of the Two Sicilies Map – Southern Italy and Sicily 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies Map – Southern Italy and Sicily 1857 This detailed antique print shows the “Königreich Beider Sicilien nebst dem südlichen Theile des Kirchenstaats” mean...
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Planiglob of the Antipodes – Unique Global Projection Map 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Planiglob of the Antipodes – Unique Global Projection Map 1857 This rare and fascinating antique print shows a “Planiglob der Antipoden” or Planiglob of the Antipodes, depicting the...
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Northern Hemisphere Star Map – Constellations & Astronomical Chart, c.1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Northern Hemisphere Star Map – Constellations & Astronomical Chart c.1858 This attractive antique print shows the northern starry sky titled “Der nördliche gestirnte Himmel”, meanin...
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Old Original Map of Russia in Europe, 1849
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Russia in Europe'. Old map of Russia in Europe. This map originates from 'Sharpe's Corresponding Atlas (..)' by J. Sharpe. Artists and Engravers: Published by Chapman and Hall.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Italian Sedan Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair This is a mid 19th Century piece, it is the Rococo style, in Green and Gold and upholstered inside in a heavy gold brocade, complete with cushion ...
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Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

6 Volumes. R.S. Surtees, The Works
Located in New York, NY
6 Volumes. R.S. Surtees, The Works. Titles include "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tours," "Handley Cross," "Ask Mama." Bound by Bayntun in 3/4 red morocco with red linen boards. Gilt-tooling...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Antique Map of New Brunswick by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Part of Canada east'. Original antique map of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Napoleon III Parisian Giltwood Barometer, "Bodeur a Paris", Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III style, sometimes referred to as The Second Empire style, was greatly influenced by the Neoclassical aspects of the Louis XVI period. This giltwood barometer from Paris w...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 19th-century European silver box with an erotic motif, finely crafted with detailed relief work. The silver features unidentified hallmarks, suggesting a possible custom or arti...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Our Mutual Friend 1865 Chapman & Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Our Mutual Friend was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1865 in the period Victorian style with etchings by Hablot Knight Browne...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Rare French Childs Leather Surgical Spinal Corset
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
We have two medical items here, they both date from the mid-19th century, the full upper body corset is a child’s size, it is formed in leather with nick...
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French Steampunk Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

A mid-19th century surgeon's instrument, a saw. Lollini Brothers, Bologna, Italy
Located in Milan, IT
A 19th-century surgical instrument. An amputation chain saw with a white metal body and iron stops, extractor, and chain. The bar-shaped body has a rectangular section that curves sl...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early Victorian Mahogany Candle Riser In The Form Of A Games Table
Located in Essex, MA
With tilt top with checkerboard inlay on a turned support and tripartite base and bun feet.
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood

19th Century Child’s Mahogany Bagatelle Table, circa 1840
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century child’s mahogany Bagatelle table, circa 1840, mounted on a period custom base. The shallow rectangular mahogany case is hinged to open as ...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Metis Cree Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Metis Cree bandolier with classic beading on red Stroud with white bead edging and black silk ribbon border. Period: Mid-19th century Origin: Metis Cree Si...
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American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Set Of Seven Late Victorian Painted Tole Examples Of Coronets
Located in Essex, MA
With stamp on reverse of J&J King St Andrews. Norwich. Showing a variety of crowns including ducal etc.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Mid 19th century pietra dura brooch, circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This superb quality mid 19th century Pietra dura brooch is a very fine example decorated with a complicated and detailed display of cut flowers which include turquoise blue forget-me...
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Italian Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Monumental Giallo Siena marble model of the Temple of Vespasian
Located in London, GB
Massive Siena yellow marble model of the Temple of Vespasian 64-79 AD Giant grand tour souvenir. Rome early-to-mid-19th Century. Dimensions: H: 37.4''/95 cm, W: 20.1''/51 cm, D:...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Siena Marble

PADDLE WHEELS & SCREW PROPELLERS by Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, 1864
Located in London, GB
A Victorian framed print of "PADDLE WHEELS & SCREW PROPELLERS" by Day and Son, Lithographers to the Queen. Plate from The Modern System of Naval...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Christmas Books by Mrs. Gore, Illustrated by George Cruikshank, Three Volume Set
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Gore, Catherine Grace Frances. The Snow Storm, A Christmas Story. [and] New Year's Day, A Winter Tale. [and] The Inundation; Or Pardon and Peace, A Christmas Story. London: Fisher, Son & Co., [1847]. Three volumes, 12mo. All volumes illustrated by George Cruikshank. Uniformly bound by Zaehnsdorf Bindery in full red Moroccan leather boards with gilt titles, tooling, and raised band to the spine. Presented with a new archival slipcase with gilt candle stamp. Presented is a trio of uniformly bound, Victorian Christmas...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of Haute-Garonne France with Toulouse and Garonne River by Vuillemin, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Haute-Garonne France with Toulouse and Garonne River by Vuillemin, 19th c Description: This finely engraved 19th-century map of the department of Haute-Garonne, located in so...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique wooden Roulette game wheel with applied figures
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the charm of a bygone era with this exquisite antique wooden game, a true testament to the beauty and craftsmanship of yesteryear. This extraordinary game feature...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

1847 The Naval History of Great Britain, from the Declaration of War by France
By William James (Author)
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful edition of naval historian William James's detailed and richly illustrated history of the Royal Navy. A 'New Edition' of naval historian William James's impressive work,...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Engraved Brass and Copper Snuff Box, English, Circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century English brass snuff box with copper top and bottom, remnants of old decoration throughout, circa 1850.
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

3 Volumes. Abate Luigi Lanzi, The History of Painting in Italy.
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Abate Luigi Lanzi, The History of Painting in Italy. Bound in 3/4 white calf with marbled endpapers. Ornate gilt-tooling and red label on the spines. Top edges gilt. Illus...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858 This is a detailed engraved map titled Vorder-Asien oder Iran, Turan, Arabien, Kleinasien und die Kaukasus Länder, publis...
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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