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Style: American Empire
American Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, Late 19th Century. Telescope is in working condition.
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Geared Pedestal w/ Rope Base 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a central circular brass hub, eight brass spindles with bulbous handles, solid brass geared pedestal, rudder indicat...
Category
1890s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Highly Important Theodore Roosevelt Collection of 6 Items
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A HUGELY IMPORTANT, EXCEPTIONALLY RARE and FULLY AUTHENTIC COLLECTION of 6 Items pertaining to President Theodore Roosevelt, that have never been outside family ownership, namely:
(1) Original Theodore Roosevelt Letter 14th August 1918 to Eliza Calvert Hall,
(2) Original Envelope – Aug 1918, with postage stamps, marks, etc.
(3) Original Theodore Roosevelt Letter 8th November 1918 to Mrs Obenchain
(4) Original Envelope – Nov 1918, with postage stamps, marks, etc.
(5) HUGELY IMPORTANT handwritten ‘Poem’ on an Index Card by Eliza Calvert Hall which was sent by her to Theodore, after the death of Quentin in July 1918 and is referenced to by him, in the letter of August 1918, and
(6) Original letter dated 12 September 2018 to Maj LC Obenchain, which completes provenance/background.
(1) & (2) – PRESENTING AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE and FULLY AUTHENTIC Theodore Roosevelt Letter from August 1918 with original envelope.
On ‘Sagamore Hill’ letterhead. Fully handwritten and personally signed by President...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Fully Restored & Functional Horse-Pull Spring Buggy
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Fully Restored & Functional Horse-Pull Spring Buggy
This horse drawn buggy would would be perfect for themed party decor, for artistic set, or for a specialized collector.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique National Cash Register Co. Model 422X with Paper Receipt Ink Printer
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique National Cash Register Co. Model 422X with Paper Receipt Ink Printer
Classic American vintage at its finest, this cash register is beautiful...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
Located in Charleston, SC
American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship mo...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
Category
1860s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
American Cast Iron Copying Press with Circular Three Spoke Wheel. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron copying press with a circular three spoke cork screw wheel, flanking scrolled support arms, pressure plate, and resting on the original r...
Category
1820s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wire
American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...
Category
1890s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
By Riggs & Brothers
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie of Boston, flanking removable burners with the original fonts and resting on an octa...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper painted banner "The London and New York Trading Company"...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rope, Wood, Paint
American Nautical Brass Housing & Wood Collar Floating Distress Beacon, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical brass housing and wood collar floating distress beacon with a glass lens, mid-19th century.
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
An American Empire mahogany miniature salesman's sample chest of drawers, mid-19th century.
12 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¼ inches deep by 13 ¼ inches tall
Category
19th Century American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.
Located in Charleston, SC
American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the American Civil War...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
American Needlepoint Gilt Framed Sampler, Tree of Knowledge, Circa 1842
By Ann Lee Burtin
Located in Charleston, SC
American needlepoint christian themed sampler in the original gold gilt frame under glass. Tree of knowledge good and evil. Adam and Eve with the serpe...
Category
1840s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile, Glass, Giltwood
American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and leather dental arm chair with adjustable back and head support, terminating on turned bulbous legs. Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
American Polished Steel and Brass Single Anchor Lantern, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted polished steel and brass single ship anchor lantern with original Fresnel lense, hoisting ring, protective cage, and original oil burner. Late 19th century Signed W...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...
Category
1830s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large University Chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large University Chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon
W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Physical Maps By G W Bacon,
This is colourful Physical map ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
American Cast Iron Nautical Anchor and Dolphin Motif Umbrella Stand, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron nautical umbrella stand with centered anchor ring attached and intertwined with rope, two smaller tridents with spears, and resting on a...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze figural sea mariner bracing in wind against a rope piling and mounted to an oval molded edge base. Late 19th century.
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large University Chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large University chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon
W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Political Maps by G W Bacon,
This is colorful Physical ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
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Located in valatie, NY
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H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in
Christie's, Important European Furniture & a Collection of Magnificent Mirrors
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H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 1 in
Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; Unbranded
Early box springs were a pretty simple concept, lifting the mattress off the ground and providing additional support to settling and lumpy mattresses. What ma...
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Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century automaton of a monkey in 18th century style dress. Likely to be French, this piece shows all the hallmarks of J. Phalibois, one of the foremost makers of clockwork toys...
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Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.
72" High as shown in the photographs.
Category
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Materials
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H 72 in Dm 48 in
Antique Ships Model "Sovereign of the Seas"
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of the Donald Mc Kay Clipper Ship "Sovereign of the Seas". Awesome scale model by noted early twentieth century model maker Th...
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Materials
Wood
Antique a rare burl wooden national cashier register
Located in Brea, CA
a rare burl wooden national cash register. It is in excellent condition
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Materials
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NIB NCR National Cash Register Special Edition 313 Total Adding Machine 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare unopened original boxed cash registers. 2 Available.
The Class 313 Total Adding Cash Register was the most popular model of the Class 300 series of cash registers. It was manu...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass
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H 20.25 in W 10 in D 15.5 in
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Putz stick-legged sheep on a wooden platform with metal wheels. It is a genuine antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the e...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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Antique English Card & Poker Chip Marquetry Box with Pull Out Carousel Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique card and poker chip box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edw...
Category
Early 20th Century English American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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H 6.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.25 in
Antique Scottish Nautical Oak Ship's Wheel with Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ship's wheel was made by the MacTaggart, Scott & Co. of Edenborough, Scotland and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period style. This ship's wheel is composed...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Sotheby's Magnificent English Furniture from the Collection of Theodore Baum
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Catalog: Magnificent English Furniture from the Collection of Theodore and Ruth Baum - New York - October 22 2004. First edition softcover catalog, 475 lots photographed in...
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Materials
Paper
$49 / item
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in
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Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Brass Beacon Marine Lanterns with flanking threaded handle lids, protective exterior cages, and original clear Fresnel lenses. Pair of lanterns have been electrified. Stamped...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Rotary Boxed Decorative Painted Nautical Foghorn, New York, Circa 1899
Located in Charleston, SC
American Rotary nautical foghorn with a decorative painted rope pine case, exposed corner dovetailing, original leather strap, brass side crank, and original brass trumped horn. Fog horn...
Category
1890s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
H 14.75 in W 23.5 in D 8 in
American Terrestrial Globe on Gilt Tripod Stand, Gilman Joslin, Boston C. 1850
By Gilman Joslin
Located in Charleston, SC
American Terrestrial Brass Meridian Globe mounted on a turned bulbous gilt ringed and red stenciled tripod stand, Gilman Joslin, Boston. Mid 19th Century
Globe is 39" Tall / 16" Diam...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 22 in D 16 in
American Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand Word & Works St Louis, MO C 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass telescope on adjustable walnut tripod stand. Telescope retains the original glass lens, traveling dovetailed case, and lens cover. Telescope is all original and in wor...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
H 60 in W 31 in D 3.5 in
Antique Miniature Salesman Sample American Empire Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
American Empire miniature salesman sample tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1850s. Made from quartersawn oak and pine with three drawers, turne...
Category
1850s Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak, Pine
H 17.25 in W 8.25 in D 15 in
American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Brass Geared Pedestal, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a centered brass hub connecting seven spindles with bulbous handles, and mounted to a solid brass geared pedestal wi...
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 53.5 in W 40 in D 14 in
American Empire Carved Oak Lift Top Double Pedestal Piano Bench, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire piano bench offers lift top seat surmounting double pedestal base having shaped stretcher and stepped feet, 20th century
Mea...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
H 21 in W 40 in D 16 in
American Decorative Painted Ship Carpenter Trunk with Orig. Rope Beckets, C 1864
Located in Charleston, SC
American ship's hinged carpenter trunk with exterior decorative painted American Flag and Union Jack, interior till, original flanking rope beckets, ...
Category
1860s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine, Paint
H 20.5 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
American Bronze Signal Cannon with a Steel Barrel on Mahogany Carriage, C. 1875
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze signal cannon with a steel barrel and resting on the original mahogany carriage with mounted wheels. Late 19th century. Barrel length is 1...
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Steel
H 14 in W 20 in D 9.5 in
American Bronze Folding Reef Anchor with Circular Shank and Ring, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze folding reef anchor with a circular shank, crown and coupling ring, Late 19th Century
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Wire
American Mahogany and Brass Telescopic Lyre Foliage Music Stand, NY, Circa 1880
By Palmer
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and brass music stand with a floral lyre rack shelf, decorative telescopic tilting shaft, turned bulbous centered column, and resting on a tripod base with step bac...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
H 49.75 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century George Washington Portrait Bicentennial Litho
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable piece of America History and American Art.
This is a large colored lithograph of George Washington, made in 1931 for the Bicentennial Commemoration of Washington's Birth in 1732.
The Bicentennial was held in 1932.
After the 'famed' unfinished portrait by Gilbert Charles Stuart.
This framed litho was bought and displayed in a small schoolhouse in Ellis Couty, Texas and when we opened up the back of the frame we discovered the lining was an original newspaper...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
American Empire collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Empire collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Perko Co., Ann Lee Burtin, Gilman Joslin, and Hands & Sons. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,084 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $6,800.
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