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Period: Mid-19th Century
Antique Map of the French Colony Martinique by V. Levasseur, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Colonies Françaises. Martinique, Amérique du Sud'. 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
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Independent Tartary by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turkestan or Independent Tartary'. Original antique map of Turkestan or Independent Tartary. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography’. Pu...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of the French department of Tarn, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dépt. du Tarn'. Map of the French department of Tarn, France. This area produces a variety of traditional wines, including Cahors, Mauzac, Loin de l’Oeil and Onde...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th-Century Decorative Map of British America with Arctic and Pacific Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Decorative Map of British America with Arctic and Pacific Vignettes
This 19th-century map of British America, drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin and published by J & F T...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Roma, IT
19th-century grand tour antique handmade bronze mortar with pestle. This fantastic piece has an original patina.
The pestle is 9.05 inc high wit...
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European Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique display dome. An English, bell glass and ebonised mahogany taxidermy showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Superb example, with a gene...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Dutch Meerschaum Pipe with Silver Mounts, 1840-1870
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch meerschaum pipe with silver mounts, 1840-1870
According to common usage in the 19th century, the pipe bowl has a silver valve cover. The lid has a the pattern of a shell t...
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Dutch Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Map of French Colonies in the Americas: St. Martin, French Guiana and St. Pierre
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an intricately detailed map from 1852 titled *Colonies Françaises en Amérique*, depicting several key French colonies in the Americas.
The map focuses on regions such as Fr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument
with filigree. The eyelet is marked but faded and probably it is the hallmar...
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Dutch Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Print of a Ruin of a Temple of the Inca's in Mexico, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a ruin in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bildenden Kunst : entha...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Book of Baronial Halls Volume 1, Reference, English, Mid Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique book, The Baronial Halls of England Volume 1. An English language reference guide, dated to the mid Victorian period, published 1858.
Full title: The Baronia...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was a London-based map publisher that flourished during the 19th century. Their maps, characterized by elaborate borders and decorative vignettes, are some of t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865
Located in London, GB
A rare and spectacular grand format four overture cylinder music box made by the prestigious firm of Nicole Freres in Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1865. Musically sumptuous, visually st...
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Swiss Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Fine Pair of 19th Century English Barrel Bronze Cannon on Oak Carriages
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine pair of mid-19th century English bronze cannon with tapering 41" barrels and flared muzzles, the top of each breech engraved with the family crest o...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of a Carthusian Nun, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Religieuse Chartreuse'. Print of a Carthusian Nun. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'.
The Carthusians, also known as the...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Asia by V. Levasseur, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Asie'. Map of the main Asian continent. The decorated border shows various images, as well as two blocks of statistical text on the continent, including populatio...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the French Colony of Algeria by V. Levasseur, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Algérie, Colonie Francaise'. Shows the region divided into the administrative provinces of Oban, Alger, and Constantine. The map proper is surrounded by elaborate...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of North America by Lapie '1842'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Amérique septentrionale'. Map of North America, with an inset map of the Aleutian Islands. This map originates from 'Atlas universel de géographie anci...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Civil War Binoculars, Used by Col. Francis L. Lee
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original pair of Civil War-used binoculars, with their original leather carrying case. The binoculars were used by Colonel Francis L. Lee of Massachusetts during the ...
Category
Unknown Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Quilled Sioux Native Authentic Child's Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Lakota Sioux child's dress quilled on buffalo hide; collected and entered into the Maryland Academy of Art and Science prior to 1880. It was deaccessioned...
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American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
French Giltwood Wall Mercury Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French giltwood cased diamond barometer, verre eglomise dial with seven weather indications and original pointer signed 'Fouin', circa 1830.
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Northern Plains Spontoon Pipe Tomahawk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains spontoon style pipe tomahawk with solid brass head, carved and file burnt and painted original haft.
Period: 19th century
Origin: Northern Plains
Size: Head 11 1/2",...
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American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map:
1. **Geographic Coverage**:
- The map ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vanity Fair 1st Edition, U.K.
Located in Southbury, CT
Own a Piece of Literary History: First Edition, First Printing of Thackeray's Vanity Fair.
Step into the world of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley with this exceptional first U.K. edit...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1855 Colton's Map of Patagonia with South Atlantic Islands Insets
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1855 Colton's Map of Patagonia with South Atlantic Islands Insets
Description: This is an 1855 map titled "Colton's Patagonia," published by J.H. Colton & Co. in New York. Th...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Model Field Gun on Carriage, Cast Iron Porch Cannon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Model Field gun on carriage, cast iron porch cannon
A good and well made piece, the field gun is made in good detail, this piece has spent m...
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British Colonial Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
French Guiana and Cayenne: Mid-19th Century Map from France Pittoresque Series
Located in Langweer, NL
This map titled "Guyane" is part of the France Pittoresque series and provides a detailed view of French Guiana along with a plan of the city of Cayenne.
Features:
- The map showcases the broader region of French Guiana, indicating key rivers, settlements, and the coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.
- To the left, there's an inset labeled "Plan de la Ville de Cayenne", which shows the street layout, squares, and main buildings of the capital city, Cayenne. This inset provides a more detailed view of the urban area, highlighting its geometric grid layout near the coast.
- The larger map outlines geographical features such as rivers (e.g., Oyapock and Maroni), forests, and territories in the surrounding area, including the neighboring Brazilian Empire...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Important Ormolu-Mounted Amaranth, Kingwood and Satine Parquetry Grand Piano
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Henry Dasson (d. 1896)
Origin: French
Date: circa 1885-q890
Dimension: (H) 35 1/4 in x (W) 54 in x (W) 78 in.
Provenance: Acquired by Dr. J. T Nieto-Gomez from fi...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1864 Johnson's Map of New York State with City Insets
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1864 Johnson's Map of New York State with City Insets
Description: This 1864 map, titled "Johnson's New York," was published by Johnson and Ward and features a detailed depic...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Hand Colored Antique Map of the department of Drôme, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dépt. de la Drôme'. Map of the French department of Drôme, France. This area is known for its production of Picodon, a spicy goats-milk ch...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French Marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life f...
Category
French Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Map of India to Southeast Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indes en-decà et au-delà du Gange'. Original old map of India to Southeast Asia, showing India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Myanmar (Birma), part of Indone...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Ovoid Clock Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy Display Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ovoid clock dome. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy display showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fascinating form, useful for hosti...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina
Italian bronze mortar and pestle
Measures: Pestle height 7.5 in.
Category
European Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th-Century Dance Card
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant 19th-century dance card made of engraved silver-plated metal.
Design: Features a reverse-painted glass miniature at the center.
Original Pencil: Included and serves as the c...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Royal Southampton Yacht Club Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This pair of early Victorian three-stage bronze signal cannon are set on elm carriages with bronze fittings.
Each 39 inch tapering barrel has one reduction and a ball cascabel. Th...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Two Large Venetian Gilt Wrought Iron Church Decorative Wall Sconces
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Two extraordinary decorative wall sconces, Venice, Italy, mid-19th century. Finely handcrafted of wrought iron, gilded and masterful attention to detail decorated with floral motifs....
Category
Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Two Antique Temple Heavy Bronze Door Handles, Nepal, 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare set of two handcrafted heavy bronze door handles from an old temple in Nepal, mid-19th century. Figurative male sculptures depicting a fertiliy deity used on entry doors as a ...
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Nepalese Tibetan Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, brass chemist's shop aid, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Turkey in Asia: Biblical Regions and the Holy Land from The Royal Atlas (1856)
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map titled "Turkey in Asia (Biblical Regions) The Holy Land and its Borders" comes from "The Royal Illustrated Atlas", which was published in 1856 by A. Fullarton & Co. ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Scotland With an Inset Map of the Shetland Islands, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Stunning Map of Scotland that will look beautiful in any setting framed on the wall.
Description: Large Antique map titled 'Scotland with its Islands, drawn from the Topographical surveys...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Folding Map of Paris, France, on Linen, 36 Segments, Published in 1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Paris titled 'Carte Topographique des Environs de Paris Nouvelle edition rectifié d'apres les travaux de la Nouvelle Carte De France'.
...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Iron and Copper Hanging Trade Spring Balance
Located in Dallas, TX
A one of a kind! Created in England circa 1850, this "Peson" (or spring balance scale) was used in butcher shops to weight animals ( pigs, sheep, ...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American three masted clipper ship diorama under glass in shadow box gilt frame. Mid-19th century.
Category
American American Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Glass
19th Century Santos Head
Located in London, GB
19th Century Santos Head
We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head. With polychrome paint still intact in...
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French Edwardian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Paper
Texas California Mexico Map – Antique Tallis Map with Gold Region, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Texas California Mexico Map – Antique Tallis Map with Gold Region, c.1850
This highly decorative and historically rich map titled 'Mexico, California and Texas' was published around...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Pyrenees Orientales 'France' by V. Levasseur, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dépt. des Pyréneés Orles'. Map of the French department of Pyrenees Orientales, France. This area is a well-known wine producing region. A wide variety of wines c...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the region of Siberia, Mongolia and Manchuria
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Siberia and Chinese Tartary'. Detailed antique map of the region of Siberia, Mongolia and Manchuria. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Published 1838.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
First Edition of Historical Work on ". Indians of North America" by Paul Kane
Located in Middletown, NY
Kane, Paul (1810-1871)
Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America; From Canada to Vancouver Island and Oregon Through the Hud...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Large Original Antique Map of The West Indies by Sidney Hall, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of The West Indies
Drawn and engraved by Sidney Hall
Steel engraving
Original colour outline
Published by A & C Black. 1847
Unframed
Free shipping.
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Scottish Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Original Antique Map of South Italy and Malta by Sidney Hall, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of South Italy and Malta
Drawn by Sidney Hall
Steel engraving by G.Aikman
Original color outline
Published by A & C Black. 1847
Un...
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Scottish Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Adorned Iron 19th Century Pipe Tomahawk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Heavily adorned presentation grade pipe tomahawk with pewter inlaid fish, moon, acorn and war axe on cast iron blade.
Period: Mid-19th century
Origin: Eastern...
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American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Old Print of Genoese Armour of Genoese Crossbowmen, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Suit of Genoese Armour, in the possession of Sir Samuel Meyrick K.H.'.
Old print of Genoese armour. The Genoese crossbowmen was ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Nicholas Nickleby 1839 Chapman & Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Nicholas Nickeby was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1839 in the period Victorian style with etchings by Hablot Knight...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
ANTIQUE 1830 THOMAS CRESWICK GEORGIAN PLAYiNG CARDS WITH FIZZLE ACE OF SPADES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original 1830 Thomas Creswick Georgian complete playing cards set with rare Fizzle A...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th century Papier Mache Table Top Hinged Screen Butterfly and Bird Motif
Located in Savannah, GA
Unusual small size papier mache tabletop screen featuring hand painted flowers, a colorful bird and butterfly. Three brass hinged panels. Half round s...
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gold Rush Pocket Scale in an Green enameled Tin, ca 1850
Located in York County, PA
EXCEPTIONAL GOLD RUSH POCKET SCALE WITH GREEN, ENAMELED TIN, GILT EAGLE & LETTERING THAT READS: “MADE EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA,” circa 1850
“Miners' Improved Gold Scale,” made circ...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Map of Canada West and Part of Canada East by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Canada West and Part of Canada East'. Original antique map of Canada West and Part of Canada East with inset map of Montreal. This ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN HISTORIC AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND IMPORTANT American Civil War Collection consisting of:
(1) ORIGINAL and FULLY AUTHENTIC Confederate Field Map of Richmond, VA 1864 belonging to Capt W.A. Obenchain C.S. Engineers,
(2) ORIGINAL and FULLY AUTHENTIC Surrender/Parole Paper for Capt. W.A. Obenchain dated 1st May 1865 at Greensboro, NC
(3) ORIGINAL and FULLY AUTHENTIC Pamphlet for Hillsborough Military Academy, NC with Major W.M. A. Obenchain listed as 'Military Staff'.
These ALL belonged to Captain (later promoted to rank of Major) William Alexander Obenchain and the battlefield map was his 'personal' field map for the Battle of the Richmond Peninsula in 1864, at the end of the US Civil War...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Paper
The Life of Sir John Falstaff; A biography of the knight from authentic source
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST EDITION
Cruikshank, George & Robert B. Brough
The Life of Sir John Falstaff; A biography of the knight from authentic sources
A humorous pictorial recollection of the prominent events in the imaginary career of Shakespeare's most amusing character, seen through his genealogy and various episodes of his life, such as "How Mr. John Falstaff was Knighted by King Richard the Second...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Map of the Malay Archipelago with Images of Indigenous People, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company, often simply known as Tallis, was renowned for the production of maps and illustrated geographical publications in the mid-19th century. Tallis maps, such as t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Scottish Miniature Burl Wood Chest of Drawers, 1863
Located in Savannah, GA
A Scottish miniature chest of drawers in burled wood.
Drawer inscribed on underside with maker’s name:
“E.B. McGowan; Bank St, Wigtown; 17th Fe...
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Scottish Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Original Antique Map of Poland by Sidney Hall, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Poland
Drawn and engraved by Sidney Hall
Steel engraving
Original colour outline
Published by A & C Black. 1847
Unframed
...
Category
Scottish Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Western Hemisphere by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Western Hemisphere'. Original antique map of the western hemisphere. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
London Mid-19th Century Vanity Kit Set Sterling Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Not easy to find this original box, with this kit set composed of 8 pieces for nail manicure. A piece to collect or to add in a wunderkammer.
In sterling silver, all marked.
With ce...
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British Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Paper
19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and large antique 19th century tortoise shell, celluloid, or Bakelite hair comb or head piece with an intricate carved floral and open scroll ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
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