Stereoscope "Le Multiphote" Photogragh, France, 1900s

Equestrian cigar box with space for matches. Perfect desk piece. Engraved with racing horses.

Bronze depicting a young boy (cupid) ice skating, by Franz Iffland (Berlin 1862-1935). A boy in fur-trimmed cape, holds a cupid-like feathered arrow with...

A solid bronze bear sculpture desktop cigar cutter manufactured in Austria. The scissor action steel blades are remove-able form the mouth of the roaring bear. Excellent condition. S...

American Folk art wooden "CIGARS" sign from the 1920's. Great old Store Trade sign. Wood cut to cigar shape. Lettered in Gold Paint. In good conditions, it was a in doors sign. Perfect for any cigar smoker. Cigars History: A cigar is basically dried tobacco leaves that are rolled and wrapped by other tobacco leaves in order to give you a full tobacco smoking experience. Cigars are becoming more popular all around the world recently because they are exposed to a pop culture where a lot of famous people like Michael Jordan and Arnold Schwarzenegger smoke them. In order to understand why cigars have become very well-known, we need to take a good look at their history and where they came from. That way, we can truly understand this pop phenomenon. Here is a brief history of cigars. Origin of Cigars The exact origin of cigars is not entirely known but historians believe that cigars were first invented by the ancient Mayans. The ancient Mayans would collect tobacco leaves and wrap them up in a plantain leave in order to smoke it. An ancient Mayan pot...

This early 1900s French Metal Scale is an evocative piece of history that marries function with rustic charm. Featuring a robust metal frame with an aged, weathered patina, the scale...

A metal scale created in 1900s France. Tidy, industrial, and ornate, this set of scales exudes a sense of articulate composure and homey old-world charm. Two countervailing measuring...

Capture the spirit of nautical history with this magnificent 1900s French wooden ship steering wheel. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this large, robust wheel showcases the expert craftsmanship of early 20th-century maritime design. The rich, dark wood finish and intricate spokes evoke the charm and elegance of classic sailing vessels...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 18 karat yellow gold thimble; an addition to our diverse range of collectable antiques. This exceptional antique French 18 karat...