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Technique: Hand-Crafted
Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Unique Art Glass, Porch or Hallway Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic Style hallway or porch lantern.
If you are looking for a unique lantern for your porch or hallway and you like the unique look and feel of this Gothic Revival light ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass
Set of 16 Leather Bound Dutch Encyclopedias
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of sixteen volumes of a Dutch encyclopedia set published from 1932-1938. This set of books is leather bound with the Dutch title; Winkle...
Category
20th Century Dutch Other Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Set of 20 Books by J. Van Lennep and J. J. Cremer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of twenty volumes of works by Dutch novelists J. Van Lennep and J. J. Cremer. This set of books is bound in pressed fabric with gold lettering. There are minor signs of...
Category
20th Century Dutch Other Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Asian Indian Ethnographic Tribal silver Amulet necklace Vintage jewellery
Located in London, GB
Indian Ethnographic Tribal silver Amulet necklace Rajasthan
Rare styled necklace made with a selection of shield type amulets the end with silver coins
Period early 20th century
Con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
MOUFLON 20th Century HUNTING TROPHY
Located in Madrid, ES
MOUFLON HUNTING TROPHY
Chest mount 207 points "Gold Medal" Hungary.
Approx. size: 67 cm.
good conditions
Category
20th Century South African Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Vintage 1970s Original YSL Faceted Crystal Multi Jeweled Opera Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and rare vintage YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) opera style necklace in jeweled colored faceted crystal beads. This beautiful necklace is constructed and fashioned following the Ha...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Huge Steel Crucifix
Located in London, GB
A huge 7ft 8” steel crucifix. Created in the modernist style circa 1970’s. This enormous steel cross was an unfinished project rescued from a now defunc...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
TWENTY-FOUR POINT DEER HUNTING TROPHY 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
TWENTY-FOUR POINT DEER HUNTING TROPHY
Chest mount 234 points "CIC Gold Medal" Bulgaria.
Approx. length: 170 cm.
very good condition
Category
20th Century South African Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Water Filter Pharmacy Display Item
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique ceramic water filter, complete with pewter spout and lid, was created in Provence, France, circa 1870. In the old days, it was used as a promotional display in a Pharmac...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made fro...
Category
1910s French Victorian Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Gymnastic Leather and Oak Pommel Horse Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large mid-century modern gymnastic pommel horse or bench vault. The bench features an oak frame covered with rich patinated cognac leather. The leather has a lovely aged patina with ...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
GAMO HUNTING TROPHY 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
GAMO HUNTING TROPHY
Chest mount 220.21 points, 5th in the world "Gold Medal" Hungary.
Approx. size: 140 cm.
very good condition
Category
20th Century South African Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
An impressive hand forged Hanukkah lamp inspired by Brutalist aesthetic. Hand crafted in Jerusalem, Israel circa 1960, the iron lamp stands with nine rustic candleholders in the shap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa 1880, a travel chess set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
Krampus Companion of Belsnickle Figure Austria & German Christmas Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickle's companion. The vintage pi...
Category
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Yohji Yamamoto Orange Leather Jacket 1991 AW '6・1 THE MEN'
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Vancouver, BC
Leather jacket from Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme, Autumn/Winter 1991-1992, also known as '6・1 THE MEN'.
One of the most iconic pieces of archival menswear.
The leather is as soft as...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Etoffes Japonaises 'Tissues Et Brochees' Complete Folio of Fabric Designs
Located in Sharon, CT
A portfolio consisting of eighty (80) 16"x12" loose chromolithographs of the most beautiful Japanese fabric designs. Published by the Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, Paris 1905.
Category
Early 20th Century French Japonisme Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century English Solitaire Game Board
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Solitaire Game Board
A nice example of an early 20th century English wooden solitaire game board with stone coloured playing balls. With a deep natural p...
Category
1920s British Early Victorian Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Portrait Photo of Luitpold Prince Regent of Bavaria 1886 Wood carved Frame
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Photograph of Luitpold Karl Joseph Wilhelm Ludwig, Prince Regent of Bavaria (12 March 1821 – 12 December 1912).
Beautiful hand crafted Black Forest style fr...
Category
1880s German Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of 13 Books by German Novelist Jean Paul
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of thirteen volumes by the German novelist, Jean Paul; titled Jean Paul’s Werke from 1783-1822. This set of books are bound in pressed fabric with gold lettering. Inside...
Category
18th Century German Other Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Antique Scottish Silver Large Celtic Double Sided JHS Christogram Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely detailed antique Scottish silver Celtic cross with exquisitely decorated arms featuring interlaced Medieval style motifs and a central nimbus with a Christogram, the stylized ...
Category
19th Century Scottish Medieval Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lot of Five Deer & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of five Putz stick-legged Deers and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use. This is a fabulous set of stick-legged deers with dust covered body. The animals have a sturdy stick leg construction, with all of them having their original stick legs and have not been repaired. The Measurements given in the dimensions section refers to the Hunter figure. This extraordinary set dates from around 1880 - 1890s and was made in the Erzgebirge area (Ore Mountains) in Germany. This is a nice addition to any Christmas Decoration or just for your collection of old German toys.
For explanation:
Putz items, by true definition, were any figures or buildings that when displayed together, told the Biblical story of the birth of Christ. The term today is loosely used for any item that is used under a Christmas tree to create a Christmas “garden” or “yard.” Buildings, homemade or mass produced, composition figures and animals, bottle brush trees and any assortment of various accessories, possibly a toy train and usually a Nativity set at the heart of the display are just a few things that might spark one’s creativity when designing a “putz” for under the tree.
Elaborate “putz” scenes reached their heights in the 1920s and 1940s. Today you will generally find them under the trees of diehard collectors of antique Christmas items...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develo...
Category
1910s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...
Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca XVII century.
Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 14X6 cm.
Good condition.
Category
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pierre Cardin Golden Brass Modernist Bracelet Cuff, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in golden brass metal by Pierre Cardin haute couture - iconic and sculptural, this cuff is from the height of Cardin's creative output, 'Futuris...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Monumental Pair of Medieval Antique Italian Church Armorial Shields
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large one-of-a-kind medieval Italian armorial shield church architectural elements.
Dating to around the late 15th century, hand-crafted in Italy, most impressive size, standing over 6-feet tall, bow front shaped shield form, polychrome painted Memento Mori - The Wars of the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880.
If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rare & Large Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Lenzkirch Movement
By Lenzkirch
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive clock with an abundance of Gothic details.
Gothic wall clocks make great decorative antiques and this turn of the century specimen, in our view, has the perfect...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Fine Gothic Painting / 11th Station Crucifixion, Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Another stunning, hand painted, oil on canvas, work of religious art.
This antique oil painting was first hand painted on canvas and later glued to a zinc backplate which is one wa...
Category
Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Zinc, Iron
Antique Ottoman Inkwell Qalamdan and Pen Case in Brass, Turkey
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Turkish Brass Pencil Case Qalamdan and Inkwell From The Ottoman Empire
The interior of the brass case is divided into compartments to ho...
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Sailers Outfit, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse.
The set includes The Doll with the Outfit, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
The Colleoni Chapel - Model made of wood, paper, tablet and various materials.
Located in Brescia, IT
The Colleoni Chapel - Model in wood, paper, tablet and various materials, Bergamo, 1873 -1875
The work has as its subject the Colleoni Chapel in Bergamo, commissioned by condottiere...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mappin Paris 1950 Retro Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass In Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass designed by Mappin-Paris.
Very unusual multiuse money clip, created in France by Mappin-Paris back in the 1950. In great shape and very ver...
Category
1950s French Industrial Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Silver Charm Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Silver Charm earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with rare silver charms from the Ida ou Nadif people living in the ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Set of Three Vintage Leather Medicine Balls, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of three vintage leather medicine balls, circa 1940
Great collection of old school medicine balls.
Hippocrates is said to have stuffed animal skins for patients to toss for...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1970s Art Glass Cigar Ashtray Table Sculpture Dish like Murano Sotsass Cenedese
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful geometric simplicity, heavy 1970s cut and polished crystal design, clear. No makers markings. There is a ridge at end of tube form for cutting cigar end with a round tipped...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
Lot of Five Sheep Nativity Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of five Putz stick-legged sheep. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use. This is a fabulous set of stick-legged sheep with dust covered body . The sheep have a sturdy stick leg construction, with all sheep having their original stick legs and have not been repaired. They all have hand-painted composition faces. The Measurements given in the dimensions section refers to the tallest sheep. This extraordinary set dates from around 1880 and was made in the Erzgebirge area (Ore Mountains) in Germany. This is a nice addition to any Christmas Decoration or just for your collection of old German toys.
For explanation:
Putz items, by true definition, were any figures or buildings that when displayed together, told the Biblical story of the birth of Christ. The term today is loosely used for any item that is used under a Christmas tree to create a Christmas “garden” or “yard.” Buildings, homemade or mass produced, composition figures and animals, bottle brush trees and any assortment of various accessories, possibly a toy train and usually a Nativity set at the heart of the display are just a few things that might spark one’s creativity when designing a “putz” for under the tree.
Elaborate “putz” scenes reached their heights in the 1920s and 1940s. Today you will generally find them under the trees of diehard collectors of antique Christmas items...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Mid-20th Century Silver Khamsa and Copper Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Silver Khamsa and Copper Earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with rural Moroccan village pendants with three small khamsas, h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Copper
Stunning Austrian Christmas Paper mache Santa St.Nicholas Candy Container 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas collection. This original period piece was made in Austria and features a vintage finish. This Santa Claus figurine...
Category
20th Century German Folk Art Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Genuine Hand-Carved Onyx Chess Set With Deluxe Velvet Case
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted complete chess set weighs a total of 13 pounds and features a hefty board made entirely of two contrasting types of genuine high quality onyx: black onyx and a tan t...
Category
2010s Pakistani Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx
Antique Dollhouse Biedermeier Boule Furniture Sofa, German 1860s - 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boulle sofa with original velvet upholstery and fine golden transfers, dated about 1890. Made by one the famous German toy...
Category
1890s German Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950's USSR Tin Windup Donkey Clown Carriage Toy
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Vintage 1950's USSR Tin Windup Circus Donkey Carriage with clown.
The mechanism is intact but not working. Simple to restore.
Length approx: 18 cm
Width approx: 9.5 cm
Height approx...
Category
1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sheet Metal, Tin
2 Miniature Picture Frames Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare Set of two Pictures framed in Gold plated ormulu frames is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse. You will get 2 Erhard and Söhne Frames and one framed pictures with a landscape to place it in your dollhouse.
Made of high-quality gold-plated metal and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this Erhard & Söhne dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Stunning Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage stunning large model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German scho...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Bronze Coin with Silver Bezel Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th Century Bronze Coin with Silver Bezel Earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with bronze coins from Morocco and Egypt set in silver bezels a...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Gothic Revival Top Quality Hand Carved & Gilt Wooden Church Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Deeply carved, extra large size, Gothic Revival corbel, bracket with a stunning patina.
Finding unique antiques that have just that little bit more than your average is what we alwa...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Pine
Vintage Van Teal Lucite Tic Tac Toe Set, Circa 1970
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Van Teal style lucite Tic Tac Toc set from the 1070´s.
Thick lucite set with curved edges. Perfect gaming and conversation piece for your coffee table or play room.
Sizewise...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...
1820s Tyrolean Tole Polychrome-Painted Tin Man Colonial Gentleman Figure
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare painted metal figure. Absolutely stunning. It stands up fine and displays well. 14 inches tall. German or Italian made. In poor vintage condition; one foot is completel...
Category
1830s European Early Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Outfit, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse.
The set includes The Doll with the Outfit, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Cartier, Cartier Frames, C 1970, Gold Frames, Cartier Gold Eye Glasses, Vintage
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Gold frames by Cartier, C 1970. Made in France. Originally mens glasses, 5.5" from arm to arm. Sold with Cartier case.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Large & Incredibly Detailed Midcentury Hand Carved Teak Elephant Sculpture Pair
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and top quality carved wildlife sculptures.
On the internet and in certain countries in the world you can find many hand carved wooden elephants, but they are mostly of poor to very poor quality when it comes to the actual details. These two impressive bull elephants on the other hand come with tremendous physical details and whomever hand carved this pair must have studied these majestic creatures for a long time. Besides that, he or she must have been a seasoned sculptor/wood-carver, because it takes a special kind of talent to reach this level of craftsmanship. We have searched the worldwide web and there is not a single wooden elephant sculpture out there that even comes close to having the same quality details and/or such perfect anotomy. It does not take a biologist to see that the artist has perfectly captured the soul of these ancient herbivors and therefor too they have great aesthetic and decorative value. Some of the amazing details of these sizable tuskers are their dried-leather-like skins. You just don't find carved elephants like that, because besides being extremely time consuming, it also takes great skill. Other great features/details are the loose skin around the hips and around the 'armpits', the trunks and mouths, the amazing body postures and ofcourse the stunning ears. They too are unlike anything we ever saw in an elephant sculpture. That too is why it did not take 30 seconds for us to know we had to have these in our gallery on 1stdibs (now also home to the most beautiful elephants on earth). Besides being more realistic than any wooden elephant we have seen or sold before, this pair also is fairly large in size. And with them being carved out of solid teakwood they have quite a bit of weight to them as well. Previous owners have clearly taken very, very good care of these midcentury carved elephants which is why they could not be in better condition either. We hope that by giving praise to the beauty of elephants in particular and acknowledging the importance of wildlife on our planet in general, that these stunning sculptures will help raise awareness so that mother nature will not one day be...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt, Wood
Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique Hand crafted magnifying glass from the 20th Century. The viewing glass is square with a brass frame and brass nautical symbol inlayed at the handle which also displays a br...
Category
20th Century American Classical Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
20th Century Silver Necklace Tip Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Silver Khamsa and Copper Earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with rural Moroccan village pendants with three small khamsas, h...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
18th Century Pearl and Murano Glass Bead Altar Palmetti and Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning late 18th century Italian altar palmetti, hand crafted flowers made from tens of thousands of individual murano glass beads and simulated pearls, woven together to form a ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showp...
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set, Venice, Italy, 1960s.
This is a highly rare Murano glass chess set by Gino Cenedese - one of the famo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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