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ANTIQUE RARE & HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SHiPS CAPTAINS SHARKS VERTEBRAW WALKING STICK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable Shark’s Vertebrae walking stick A super collectable piece of Victori...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century Good condition magnificent globe, with a leather-covered wooden interior terrest...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Hispanic Filipino Crucified Christ Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind sculpture of Crucified Christ in carved wood and crystal eyes (one of them its loose), 18th century Hispano Filipino School. The crown, ...
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1730s Philippine Baroque Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Italian Renaissance Bronze Crucifix
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance Gothic style (19th Cent) bronze religious crucifix with filigree cross on 4 legged base with silver plate Christ figure (19th Cent.)
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1900, the tulip wood case...
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Early 20th Century French Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tulipwood

C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae Et Panegyricus, 1712
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very rare and ‘old’ antiquarian book, C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae et Panegyricus dated 1712. Published by Johannus Minellii in 1712. Covered and bound in v...
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Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Superb Large India Silver Tribal Necklace Gujarat Vintage Asian Tribal Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A superb large Indian Tribal silver necklace from the Gujarat region with large ornate central silver medallion with turquoise and coral beads Weight 400 grams
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Early 20th Century Indian Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

1950s fine Tooled Leather Western Theme Ladies Handbag Purse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely and highly tooled western theme leather purse . Decorated on both sides and the interior . Open the flap to find red interior and equestrian embellishment . Wonderful conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Weather Station made from a Wooden Airplane Propeller, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual, sculptural and one of a kind weather station made from the center-piece of a large wooden airplane propeller. It was professionally re-purposed by hand in Denmark during the...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

500-600 Years Old Hindu Monkey-God Hanuman Carved In Sandstone
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 year old sculpture of 'Hanuman', the Hindu monkey god, carved in sandstone. From temple in Burma, 15-16th century or even older. In very good condit...
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16th Century Burmese Other Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sandstone

Rare Art Deco Dancing Lady Cigarette Table Striker By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Dancing Lady Table Strikers By Josef Lorenzl (Austrian, 1892-1950) For Beney Of London 1930's
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Boeing Turbine Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror Boeing Turbine with center mirror glass and frame made with an original turbine in titanium alloy from a Stage I / II Engine fan from a Boeing B-737. Turbine in chrome polish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Early to Mid 20th Century Teak and Aluminum Ships Wheel 1930s to 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early to mid 20th century teak and aluminum ships wheel 1930s to 1950s Measure: 27" diameter This hand crafted early to mid 20th century ships wheel can be refurbished and put ...
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Early 20th Century American Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Register Wheatstone transmitter w motor
Located in Sweden, SE
The telegraph apparatus made in early 20th century and equipped with electric motor (Københavns Elektromotor Fabrik) perhaps later ca 1925. The brass and steel instrument is state of the art creation by legendary Danish engineers. Very good, minimal age n usage wear, original state, very well preserved and likely functioning. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! Register serial 70868. app. 14,5 cm high (6”) 27 cm deep (11”) and 22 cm wide (9”). App. 6,2 kg weight it is going to measure some 9 kg packed for shipment. Wheatstone type transmitter was produced by The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Det Store Nordiske Telegrafselskab A / S) that was founded in Denmark in June 1869. It was set up as a merger of three recently established telegraph companies initiated by Danish industrial mogul Carl Frederik Tietgen. The aim of the firm was to create a worldwide telegraph company. The former headquarters of the GNTC on The Bund, Shanghai. The starting point of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (now GN Store Nord) was a concession agreement, which C.F. Tietgen made with the Russian Tzar...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Midcentury Era Folk Art Made Collection of Miniature Antique Farm Implements
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed collection of over two dozen handcrafted miniature antique farm implements are all unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canad...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Softwood

Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers figurines. It depicts a rectangular wood and glass shadow box displaying ten colorful lead soldiers riding hor...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Gulf War Military Campaign Used Ammunition Bomb Box Period Patiia
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Military Campaign used, Gulf War Bomb Ammo box with all the original patina. I have two of these for sale, the second piece is liste...
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20th Century European Campaign Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Modern Woodworking & Cane Handwoven Doll, Teddy Bear Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Doll or Teddy Bear Bench Mid-Century Modern American craftsman woodworking toy. All handmade designed in Wood and Cane, simply lovely. This is a fun...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cane, Wood

Modern Italian Green White Gold Orange Murano Glass Cactus Plant & Red Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by For...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver Necklace by Issac Cohen with Green Stone
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver necklace detailed with a green stone cartouche. Designed by Issac Cohen, 1950s, Stockholm Sweden. Measures: Diameter: 5.5", Height:...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Serpentine, Sterling Silver

Antique African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag 1960s Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries. Antique collectible one of a kind leather bag, handmade in Morocco. True vintage Berber bag collectible piece of decorative wall art. The leather is hand embroidered, hand-tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco. Stunning true vintage Tuareg style bag embroidered with leather elements. This is an old antique man shoulder slim bag, merchants in Morocco when traveling used this bag under their coat to put their money and valuables. handcrafted in Morocco. This bag has a fold over fastening, a square shape, front section and long side tassels adornment. Under the flap, you'll find one long narrow main pocket. The bag craftsmanship is inspired by the ancient culture of Tuareg tribes from Morocco and some African countries. The hand embossing consists of geometrical Moroccan symbols and culture folk. The hand-embroidered detailing adds character and charm to this shoulder/crossbody bag. This messenger collectible shoulder leather African bag...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Moroccan Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Hexagonal, Miniature Model, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Miniature mother of pearl inlaid mosaic model of a hexagonal table, Morocco late 19th century. This sweet little table is beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl in various hues of i...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

US Air Force Aluminum Airplane Model Wooden Base, 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the a US Air Force airplane. made of aluminum with a wooden base. A nice sculpture for every living room or desktop. Use it at as a Pictur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Naldun 1930 Art Deco Pocket Lighter Sterling Silver & Essex Glass Horse Intaglio
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco petrol lighter designed by Naldun. Very beautiful and useful petrol lighter, created in America by the Naldun Company, back in the 1930. It was crafted as a slider piece in the art deco style, with an octagonal shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. Embellished on top with an Essex glass piece depicting the intaglio carving of a horse. It is in great shape with minimal trace of wear, with no dings, marks or bumps. The Essex glass piece is in perfect shape with remains of all the vibrant colors. Weight: 16.40 Grams, (10.51 Dwt). Size: Octagonal Small. Measurements: 15 mm by 15 mm by 43 mm (0.59 x 0.59 x 1.70 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "NALDUN REG. MADE IN U.S.A PAT. PEND. STERLING". Essex Glass Essex crystal pieces are formed from a rock crystal cabochon (polished domes of rock crystal with a flat base), an image or motif is then reverse carved into the flat base, and then painted, to give them impression of a three dimensional object or image encapsulated in the cabochon when viewed from above. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar. A well-formed cabochon is the key to a beautifully made reverse intaglio and the tedious process of hand polishing it to perfection had to be completed before the design work could begin. A watercolor rendering of the image was painted on the underside of the cabochon and an oil and diamond dust mixture was used along with up to 250 scribing tools to carve the design into the interior of the crystal “…the deeper the carving the more pronounced trompe l’oeil effect.” Once the carving was established the painting process began with extremely fine brushes and paint working in reverse to create incredibly detailed images. This process of carving into the back of the cabochon is sometimes referred to as reverse intaglio, not be to mistaken with intaglio, which is designed to be viewed from the same side on which it is carved, unlike Essex crystal. Particularly when the image is of something which is itself small in reality, such as an insect, they can be very convincing when created by skilled craftsman. Thomas Cook was believed to be responsible for introducing them to Britain from the continent in the 1860s, and there were initially sold by Hancock’s in London. During the same period the artist William...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

900 Silver Bracelet by designer Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
900 Silver Bracelet by designer Antonio Belgiorno This is a vintage 900 silver bracelet by designer Antonio Belgiorno, dating from around 1960. It features a design of open, rectangu...
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20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pocket watch holder with lyre 1180 Berlin iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Cast iron with varying age patina. Round mount with lyre top and stepped base. Ornamental decorations. Probably Royal Prussian Foundries, first half of the 19th century. 23 x 9 x 9 c...
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1890s Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Berlin Iron, Brass

Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
A bronze Tourette desk lighter designed by Ronson. Very rare desk table Touch-Tip lighter, created in Newark New Jersey by Ronson, at The Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco per...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Russian Silver Khanjali Dagger with Hebrew Inscription
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable, rare early 20th century Khanjali dagger handmade in the Caucasus. Crafted of silver, the handle and one side of the sheath are decorated in niello with Magen David...
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Steel

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 ...
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1890s American American Empire Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

SUDRE Austrian Art Deco 1925 Barman Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Striker
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical cigarette dispenser barman designed by Sudre. This is a fabulous and very rare piece of tobacciana, created in Austria by Sudre for Ro...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Meiji Silver & Mixed Metal Cigarette Box
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Japanese Meiji silver and mixed metal cigarette box with bird and foliate decoration on the cover, signed on cover, and ebonized wooden inte...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Copper

Abercrombie & Fitch Hand-Stitched Leather Pumpkin by Omersa & Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Abercrombie & Fitch hand-stitched leather pumpkin by Omersa & Company. The wide selection of leather items designed by Dimitri Omersa were used for display and foo...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Lovely circa 1890 Victorian Hardwood Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games This is a very well made and c...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Rare and Early Plaster Relief Map of Adirondack Mountains by F J H Merrill
By P.F. Howells, E. W. Merrill
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and Early Monumental Plaster Relief Map of Adirondack Mountains by The University of the State of New York, New York State Museum..F J H Merrill director,,,modeled by Howell's ...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

19th C. Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Cigar Case Holder Box Special Gift Idea CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. hand crafted sterling silver cigar case holder box special gift idea CA . A magnificent and rare late 19th Early 20th Century sterling silver engraved cigarette cigar case Holder . 950 Silver contains 95% pure silver and is the highest grade of silver used for jewelry. This grade is used for High End Hand-made personal special objects. Springs in working condition considering the decades of use and care . Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave . A special item object to add a touch of elegance to your desk office table or console Holiday season decorative. make it part of the bibelot in a library or on top of a mantle fireplace . A magnificent sterling silver engraved Cigar cigarette case Holder . Perfect gift for a collector can be used as personal or business unique gift idea for the Holiday season or as a decorative object biblot , you can gift it to a smoker friend . Highly decorated with etched design to both sides Exotic higher quality and grade sterling silver box . fine quality decoration hinged lid . Marks sterling silver , possibly from the time of the Russian Empire during the time of the last Tsar of Russia...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Historical Judaica Freemasonry Memorial Plaque Vienna-Paris 1861-1886
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely rare and one of a kind custom made Plaque represents the History of Jewish People and their acceptance in society and freemasonry through out the world. The Plaque had been hand crafted and designed by August Klein- Purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court of the Emperor Franz Josef of Austria. The Revolution of 1848 in the Austrian Empire seen by many Jewish intellectuals as a welcome opportunity to agitate for the emancipation of their community. Generally the social evolution of the Jewish community, the growing number of Jews who wanted to become Masons,their cultural integration, and the progress of the process that would soon lead to their legal emancipation all worked in favor of this change in attitude. In Austria it all started in 1742, only 25 years after the founding of the Grand Lodge of London and Winchester, the Lodge "Aux Trois Canons” was consecrated in Vienna by a Lodge from Breslau. It was, however, closed only six months later by order of “Empress” Maria Theresa I. Her husband Franz Stephan von Lothringen, (later the German Emperor Franz I...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy by the Lehman Co. "Balky Mule" Circa 1909
Located in Incline Village, NV
Perhaps the wildest action of all the Lehman toys, said to resemble Ernest Paul Lehman's temperament (founder of the company), "Balky Mule" was first manufactured in 1897 in Berlin (Brandenburg), and had a multi decade run; this example is from around 1909 (see image with markings to the rear of the carriage). The toy is catalogued as "EPL #425" and documented on page 59 and 60 of the book "Lehman Toys" by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, published in 1982. To operate the toy; wind up the attached clockwork key on the underneath of the carriage and place the toy on the floor. Do not over-wind and be gentle, as the toy is aggressive and over 100 years old. The toy will go backwards and forward, and the clown will pop up and down as the cart goes in several different directions across the floor until it winds down (see video accompanying the listing for guidance). The toy is found broken and/or inoperable, more often than not, because of the rough action, and typical abuse by children (after all, it was a toy). This example is in very nice original condition and works well. The lithography and hand paint is bright and original with no touch up or repaint. The hand paint is; flesh tones to the face of the clown, red trousers, orange hair, and grey paint to the seat of the carriage. The clothing to the clown figure is still intact and all original. The lithography to the wheels features brightly colored clowns and a German marking logo. What is really unusual is the fact that the donkey still has all four of its loosely attached original legs, considering the aggressive action of the toy. The metal on the donkey is actually treated with "fabric like" paint, to simulate fur. All in all this is a really cool toy and a "must have" for the collector of tin toys, or someone who simply wants a wonderful example of an early, "turn of the century" iconic wind up toy. Provenance: Recently acquired from a prominent toy collection in Los Angeles, California Dimensions: 7 1/2" long x 3" wide x 5" high Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or office with this set of large antique books. Dated from 1727 to 1748, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, these important leather bound books features the following: French book titled Remarques Critiques sur le Dictionnaire de Bayle, "Première Partie: A-F," published in 1748. The book was printed in Paris by Hyppolite-Louis Guerin and in Dijon by Hermil-Andrea. It includes decorative typography and a royal privilege. 1- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, published in 1727 in The Hague (La Haye). The book is the third volume of Bayle’s works, focused on historical and critical topics. It was printed by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, with a decorative vignette illustration. It bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 2- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Quatrième), published in 1731. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 3- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Troisieme), published in 1727. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 4- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the second volume (Tome Second), published in 1727. The page highlights Bayle's work on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. Printed in The Hague (La Haye) by several publishers including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, it features a detailed vignette of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, along with scholarly and architectural motifs. The publication is authorized by the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 5- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 in Amsterdam by the Compagnie des Libraires. It is the fifth volume (Tome Cinquième), covering entries S-Z. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes the biography of the author by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page features an illustrative vignette depicting a classical figure, possibly representing history or wisdom, teaching young students. 6- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the third volume (Tome Troisième), covering entries G-L. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an illustration of a classical figure seated with children, symbolizing education or wisdom, surrounded by books. The publication includes the privilege of the publisher. 7- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the second volume (Tome Second), covering entries B-F. The edition has been revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an engraved vignette of a seated classical figure, symbolizing knowledge or wisdom, teaching children with books...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Solid Wood Horn Floor Standing High Fidelity Speaker Model FS-1 by A for Ara
Located in Sebastopol, CA
An embrace with the art of high fidelity sound. Aesthetically inspired, acoustically driven state-of-the-art audio equipment, unlike anything else on ear...
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2010s American Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Collection of (3) American Eskimo Children's Toys Two of Which are Identified
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of (3) Native American Eskimo Toys. The kayaker in the middle is signed, "Andre Boucher", who was flat-plane woodcarver – trained at Sa...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Cotton, Hide, Fur

Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver Pocket Cigar Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver and intricately engraved cigar case was made in London England in circa 1831, during the reign of King George IV. The top and bottom are both ornately engraved w...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CRISTO CRUCIFICADO Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 18th century in ivor... Cross in carved rosewood and base in gilded wood. The figure is repres...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th century Rajasthan Rare Votive Miniature Silver Figure of Ganesha
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Rare Votive Miniature Silver Figure of Ganesha Rajasthan, 19th–Early 20th Century Dimensions: 5 × 3.7 × 2.7 cm Weight: 23.8 grams Material: Solid silver Provenance: Rajasthan, India ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Georgian Rare Steel Cased Tuning Fork
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and rare Georgian antique steel cased tuning fork dating from around 1800. A wonderful piece of musical interest and history the tuning fork...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
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1990s Italian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

32" Leather and Sterling Silver with Turquoise Setting Bolo Tie
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful bolo tie. It's made of braided leather with a sterling silver medallion with a turquoise setting. The tips are crafted in silver also. Great for a night out on t...
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Late 20th Century American Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Rare Big Adjustable Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- completely good and original condition with minor damages - Czechoslovakia, around 1950s - adjustable height.   
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

44" Leather & Sterling Silver Bolo Tie w/ Marbled Agate Medallion
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful bolo tie. It's made of braided leather and sterling silver and has a beautiful piece of marbled agate as the setting of the medallion..The tips are crafted in sil...
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Mexico Taxco 1940 Giant Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter Solid 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Giant lift arm petrol lighter made in Mexico Beautiful vintage giant lift-arm petrol lighter, created in the city of Taxco in Mexico during the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Thi...
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1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL BURROUGHES & WATTS LONDON SNOOKER SCOREBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Burroughes & Watts London Mahogany Snooker scoreboard with Mother of Pearl counters A truly stunning example of Victorian Snooker...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood

1970s White Vein Encircled Black Marble Dish Ashtray Organic Geometric Design
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Carved out black marble ashtray, revealing nicely placed circular white veining. Has an imperfection / chip near one of the cigarette notches, shown in image 3, bottom left notch.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Antique Thai Hill Tribe Cuff Bracelet with Engraved Tribal Patterns
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Thai hill tribe silver bracelet is beautifully engraved with tribal motifs. The Thai Silver Jewellery created by the Hill Tribes are objects o...
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Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Italian Table Clock in 800 Silver and Wood Depicting Polo Game Equipment
Located in VALENZA, IT
Table clock in 800 silver and wood depicting polo game equipment. The bat and polo hat are part of the watch. The briar horseshoe has silver details on th...
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1990s Italian Other Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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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1830s English William IV Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner black and burgundy handmade soft leather complete set a rare find since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum level o...
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1970s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Moroccan Brass Decorative Collector Dagger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan brass dagger, mixed metal, copper, nickel and enamel. Moroccan Hand carved Khoumiya dagger, of typical shape with curved bla...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very rare toy that I have not seen an example of before, and judging by it's action and appearance, I would venture to say it is post war, probably made in Japan for the American market (boy looks very American). I have called it "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" which resembles the clockwork movement. To operate: hold the toy in the left hand with thumb on chest and then; wind up attached original key with the right hand several times; and release. With a smiling face, the boy will roll his head back and forth, while diligently shining his black boots, using an up and down motion with his right hand. The toy works quite well and will go on for some time. It is made up of several materials. The head, hands, and shoes are made of composition; it has a tin body; the clothes jersey, hat, and "falling" trousers" are made of fabric. The toy is in good original condition; some wear to boy's hat and jersey in back (see images), a slight "bend" to tinplate in the rear; but for the most part, the toy is very sturdy, works well, has a nice appearance, and wonderful charisma. This is a charming rare toy that operates as it should, and is a "must have" for collectors of post-war vintage wind up toys...
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition, Tin

Mid-Century Modern Murano Seguso Styled Amethyst Art Glass Cigar Ashtray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern unique art glass cigar ashtray is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Murano Italy in circa 1965 in the style of Angelo Seguso. The body of the ashtra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Art Glass

WW2 1939-1945 8th Battalion the Durham Hd Hq Wing Military Campaign Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning small Military Campaign Chest with the original label that states 8th Battalion The Durham HD GR wing The label has the privates name on which is...
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1930s English Campaign Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

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