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Period: Mid-19th Century
Antique Plan of the Battle of Marengo, Near Alexandria, Italy, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique battle map, titled "Battle of Marengo 14. June 1800 Sheet I," depicts the plan of the Battle of Marengo. This historic battle took place on Jun...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique Map of the British Isles with Outline Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Iles Britanniques'. Attractive map of the British Isles. Details England, Scotland and Ireland as well as parts of neighboring France. Upper right corner features...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique Sterling Silver Gold Plated Snuff Box with Architectural Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from gold-plated sterling silver. The lid is embellished with a nice little graphic of a church surrounded by generous floral motives and ornament. I...
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Austrian Empire Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Italian, Emiliana, Louis Philippe Period Walnut Blanket or Towel Rack, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of solid walnut with two top bars supported by turned legs with two more tiers of hanging bars across the middle, the feet are bracket style and are raised on sm...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Elm Stool or Stand North East Yorkshire English Maker, Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a lovely country stool made of Elm in Victorian England during the 19th century, circa 1850. The elm stool has thick solid circular turned seat or top which sits on four ring turned legs with four shaped turned stretchers between the legs which make this stool very strong and stable. The stool has developed a glorious rich color through natural patination and polishing over the years with the top a lovely mellow color. We attribute this stool to a North East Yorkshire...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Elm

English Mahogany Barley Twist Bed
Located in Wilson, NC
This bed has a half canopy with a cornice frieze of flame grained mahogany and carved acanthus leaf pendant finials. The size is 54" x 76 1/2", wh...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary aid, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Graced with a bright appearance and pleasingly tactile...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare 31-star medallion printed American flag, celebrating the addition of California to the Union. The flag is printed on silk and has a spectacular “Great Star” canton pat...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silk

Japanese Takeda Ningyo of an Actor Playing a Warrior at Sea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Ningyo depicting an actor from a Kabuki play in a role of a warrior at the sea with his anchor design embroidered on the sleeve and the stage prop waves in the foregr...
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Japanese Edo Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fabric, Wood

Bronze Imperial Gallon Measure, Calcutta Mint
Located in Essex, MA
British controlled India weights and measures Imperial Gallon Measure. F.70 #78. With cover. Measures were used by municipalities to assure and check for fair and accurate product pa...
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Indian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Vintage Parisian Dueling Pistols
Located in Bronx, NY
These vintage early to mid-19th century French percussion cap dueling pistols are presented in their original carrying case. Each is beautifully design...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system and its movement. The base of the planetarium is made of fruit wood, circular in shape with three bell-shaped wood feet. ...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

The Works of William H. Prescott - 11 vols. - IN A FULL POLISHED CALF BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PRESCOTT, William H.. TITLE: The Works of William H. Prescott. Ferdinand & Isabella - Philip The Second - Charles The Fifth - Conquest Of Peru - Conquest Of Mexico. PUBLIS...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather

19th Century French Patinated Wired Birdcage with Dome Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring the outdoors in with this large, elegant, antique birdcage. Crafted in France, circa 1880, this The birdcage features an elegant, domed design with intricate metalwork. The cur...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wire

Curiosities of London by John Timbs, 1867
Located in Middletown, NY
Timbs, John, F.S.A. Curiosities of London; Exhibiting the most rare and remarkable objects of interest in the metropolis; with nearly sixty years' personal recollections London: Vir...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold Leaf

Antique Map of the City of London by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'London'. Original antique map of the city of London. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique Cream, Pink, Magenta, Brown and Green Paisley Shawl
Located in New York, NY
Antique cream, pink, magenta, brown and green paisley shawl. Richly colored large bordered paisley shawl with cream center and fringe. Europe, mid-19th c...
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European Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Original Steel Engraved Map of French Colonies in America, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Colonies Francaises (en Amerique)'. Detailed map bordered by vignettes showing local animals, produce and activities of the various French Colonies in America. Th...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Mid 19th Century Wood Oars on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Four antique wooden oars, hand-carved in Indonesia, mid 19th Century. Some original paint is preserved, with time-conferred patina. The tallest o...
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Indonesian Tribal Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

The Life of George Washington by Jared Sparks, Later Printing, 1854
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Sparks, Jared. The Life of George Washington. Auburn and Buffalo: Miller Orton & Mulligan, 1854. Later printing. Two volumes in one. Octavo. Rebound in 1/4 brown leather and cloth boards, with gilt titles, tooling, and raised bands. New archival cloth slipcase. Presented is a later edition of Jared Sparks’ esteemed biography, The Life of George Washington. First published in 1839, Sparks’ The Life of George Washington is one of the earliest and most intimate biographies of our first President. This printing was published in Auburn and Buffalo by Miller Orton & Mulligan, in 1854. Impressively detailed, the biography is embellished with 14 engraved plates of portraits, views, and battle plans...
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American Federal Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Paper

Gold Mounted Meerschaum Carved Confederate Soldier Head Pipe Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare and exquisitely carved meerschaum pipe bowl portraying the head of an American Confederate soldier and mounted with gold dating from around 1860. The head has been finely...
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Austrian Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Stone, Gold

Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze object is a 19th-century liturgical censer, or thurible, used for guided prayer and ritual ceremony within the Coptic O...
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Ethiopian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver cheroot case, ca 1860. Oval with hinged push-button cover. Allover repousse. On front are scenes of daily life with indigenous spear...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Italian 19th Century Bed Wrought Iron, Decorated with Mother of Pearl Scales
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Romantic single bed in iron of the 19th century. Headboard and footboard enameled wood effect with floral decorations and mother of pearl scales. Measures cm: H 170\104, W 95, D 2...
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Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

Erard Grand Piano Egyptian Revival Neoclassical Style by William Lomax Walnut
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1861, Erard grand piano with an ornate burr walnut, black and gilt cabinet. Piano casework features Egyptian Revival and Neoclassical elements. Th...
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English Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Porcelain, Walnut, Giltwood

Majestic Map of Europe by Andriveau-Goujon - Complete Continental View - ca.1849
Located in Langweer, NL
Majestic 19th Century Map of Europe by Andriveau-Goujon - Complete Continental View - Circa 1849 This magnificent and intricately detailed map of Europe, titled "Carte Physique et...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Illustrations of British Hawk Moths and their Larvae, by Theophilus Johnson
Located in Middletown, NY
One of the rarest English works on moths. Johnson, Theophilus (1836-1919) Illustrations of British Hawk Moths and their Larvae (including the Sesidae); with thirty-six original draw...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Carved Painted "Stations of the Cross", Complete Set of 14
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a private chapel, a staircase or hallway with this important and complete antique set of "The stations of the cross", or "Chemin de Croix" in French. Hand crafted in France...
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French Gothic Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Plaster, Stucco

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 224mm x 156 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ...
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Japanese Edo Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique Oak Storage Box
Located in Hudson, NY
The antique oak storage box, shown here, is as decorative as it is practical. Made in the 1840s-1850s, the box is solidly crafted of oak and fitted with brass corner braces and corner guards...
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English Campaign Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak

Antique Map of the City of Rio de Janeiro by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Rio de Janeiro'. Original antique map of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique Map of the Northern Hemisphere by Lowry, '1852'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Perspective Projection of the World on the horizon of London'. Original map of the northern hemisphere. This map originates fro...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris
By A. Bardou
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive 19th century French brass library telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris. (Denis Albert Bardou; 1841 - 1893) The telescope mounted on a brass and cast iron tripod ...
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French Other Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass, Iron

19th C. Victorian Original Double Handled Initialed Leather Portmanteau Suitcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare large leather double handled Victorian portmanteau. Beautifully handcrafted with attention to detail. In original unrestored condition. Initial plaque may be screwed in from wit...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Fine 19th Century American Classical 4 Post Bed, we can convert to King or Queen
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous and fine 19th Century American Classical 4 post mahogany bed with incredibly carved urn filled with harvest. The posts are turned and carved with leaves. Beautiful example f...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning 19th century copy of a 16th century Gothic art chandelier. With another year of selling rare and beautiful antiques almost over, we are proud to offer you one of...
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French Gothic Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

French Antique Shop Brass Counter Scale
Located in Austin, TX
Important set of scales from France. This piece has a detailed brass structure with working functionality. It is supported by a wood base. They are in excellent antique condition – t...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 25'' X 22''
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Old Map of Turkey in Asia with Mosul Environs and Assyrian Ruins Inset , 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
The "Vintage Cartographic Gem: 'Turkey in Asia' with Mosul Environs and Assyrian Ruins Inset" is an original antique map from W. G. Blackie's esteemed 1859 publication, 'The Imperial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Decorative Mid 20th C Neutral Samarkand Suzani with Pinks
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a large mid 20th C, suzani embroidered with cotton with soft colours. This is a vintage and used item therefore not in brand new condition.   
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Uzbek Suzani Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cotton

Double Sided Coromandel Chinoiserie Lacquer Five-Panel Screen, Paravent, 1890s
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Exceptional double sided Chinoiserie hand-painted Coromandel screen, with a continuous scene over the panels. One side depicts a scene of the Forbidden City, and the other side shows...
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French Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Hardwood

Old World Map Featuring Captain Cook's Exploration Routes and Polar Views, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
1786 World Map with Polar Projections - "Globo Terrestre" by Giovanni Maria Cassini This 1786 map titled "Globo Terrestre" by Giovanni Maria Cassini offers a fascinating and detai...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Baby Cradle
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful baby cradle was handcrafted by a loving family in the mid 1800's. The original blue painted finish with white flowers has been worn away from years of use; especially...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pine, Paint

Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming late 19th century mahogany minaiture chest, having rectangular top over two short and three long drawers, retaining original turned wooden knobs, flanked by rounded corner...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique brass telescope, stamped Andrew J. Lloyd Company, a Boston, MA retailer active 1850-1875. Brass tubes and fittings, includes the original collapsible wooden tripod sta...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Floral Medallion Signed Jacquard Coverlet, Mid 19th Century
Located in Harlingen, TX
A tied beiderwand jacquard coverlet handwoven by Gabriel Rausher in Delaware, OH in 1851. Wool and cotton in vibrant coral-red, yellow, soft cream an...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Map of the City of Madrid by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Madrid'. Original antique map of the city of Madrid, Spain. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique Map of South America by Wyld, circa 1850
By J. Wyld
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful folding map of South America titled 'Colombia Prima or South America Drawn from the Large Map in Eight Sheets by Louis Stanislas D ' Arcy Delarochette'. Three insets in the...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Tibetan Flaming Jewel Trunk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A lavishly decorated trunk such as this likely originated in a Tibetan monastery, where it was used to store textiles, clothing, altar objects or other precious objects. Often commis...
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Tibetan Tibetan Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pine

Plan of Paris, France, by A. Vuillemin, Antique Map, 1845
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This large and detailed plan of Paris was published by Alexandre Vuillemin in 1845. The map conveys a wonderful amount of information and is decorated throughout with pictorial vigne...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Kashmir Shawl Fragment, 19th C, India
Located in Istanbul, TR
A a finely woven fragment from a shawl; that would make a great throw or wall art.
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Indian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Antique Map of Cuba, Haiti and Porto Rico by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Leeward or North Caribbean Islands'. Original antique map of Cuba, Haiti and Porto Rico. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atla...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique 1830 Map of Southern Scotland with Edinburgh, Berwick, Ayr, and Dumfries
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique 1830 Map of Southern Scotland with Edinburgh, Berwick, Ayr, and Dumfries Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – B. Kon Scotland, fo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Pine Bed Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of bed side tables made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. Each of the detailed Scandinavian nightstands are composed with two drawers, consisting their original hardware and keys, standing on four square-pointed wooden legs. The small commodes...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Antique Decorative Truncheon, Scottish, Beech, Edinburgh Police Baton, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative truncheon. A Scottish, beech Edinburgh police baton with handpainted detail, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Fa...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Beech

2 Volumes. Austen Henry Layard, Nineveh and its Remains.
Located in New York, NY
2 Volumes. Austen Henry Layard, Nineveh and its Remains. First Edition. Bound in 3/4 tan calf and marbled boards. The raised band spine is gilt-tooled with red and green morocco labe...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather

19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents
By Prudent Mallard
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Victorian Rococo Revival carved Walnut bedstead, mid-19th century, attributed to Prudent Mallard, New Orleans. The is antique has just been...
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American Rococo Revival Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut, Hardwood

1842 The Knights Templars 2nd Edition London
Located in Stamford, CT
The Knights Templars of the Inner Temple by Charles G. Addison 1842 2nd Edition. London, England. Original red leather binding in original condition.
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British Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Paper

19Thc Wool Striped Ticking Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool striped ticking fabric made into amazing pillows.The backing is in suede leather in burnt orange color.Sold as a pair and there are four available in stock.
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American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish. Note in the photos the slight distressing which compliments its age and brings out touches of the natural oak wood beneath. The graceful cabriolet feet, paneled sides, serpentine front and lower carved medallion all reflect its French country styling. This small dresser may also be used as a nightstand, with two short top drawers over the two longer lower drawers which all function smoothly. This chest of drawers has been restored so it is strong and stable. Any nicks, scratches, separation, etc are simply signs of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this chest. ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping quotes and timelines are estimates only. Buyer is required to notify us upon purchase if there are interior or exterior stairs, steps, or freight elevators...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paint, Wood

Antique Map of South America by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Amérique du sud'. Original antique map of South America. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrie...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Small Map of the United States
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Amérique septe. Physique'. Small map of the United States. lithographed by C. Callewaert brothers in Brussels circa 1870.
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique Plan of the Battle of Abensberg in Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique battle map titled 'Battle of Abensberg 20 April 1809'. Plan of the Battle of Abensberg, fought on 20 April 1809 between a Franco-German force under ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

19th Century Room Screen Divider French Paravent
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning 4Panel Room Divider screen from 19th century France is sure to make a statement in any room. Handmade with attention to detail, this free-standing screen features a bea...
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French Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Jewel walking stick, USA 1841.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: jeweled walking stick, octagonal milord-shaped knob in 16 kt gold with on the top a large central octagonal gold-bearing quartz and 8 oval lateral ones in different co...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Metal, Gold

Framed 1838 North America & Recent Discoveries Map
Located in Stamford, CT
1838 map of North America & recent discoveries. Engraved color map by J. Wyld, London, England. This map shows Texas as a Republic without its panhandle. Framed in brown carved wood...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Selection of Antique Grand Tour Marbles, Italy, 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A selection of antique Grand Tour marbles. In an inclined display structure made of lacquered cherry wood and profiled in black (ebony wood), a coll...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Levasseur's 1852 Cartographic Portrait of Gironde: Celebrating the Bordeaux Wine
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps. The map is a steel engraving, which was a common and precise method for creating maps at the time. The inclusion of the publisher's name, A. Combette from Paris, and the addresses of the various contributors to the map's creation, like the engravers Laguillermie and Rainaud, adds to the historical context of the piece. The margins of the map are adorned with detailed illustrations that serve as a visual encyclopedic reference to the region's geography, economy, and notable figures. The use of color along the boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's landscape, economy, and cultural significance. The text included in the map's design provides statistical information, a map legend, and discussions about the land, local curiosities, notable personalities, products, and commerce, which would have been invaluable for education and reference at the time. The 'Atlas National Illustré' is celebrated for its combination of cartographic detail and artistic embellishment, making it a valuable cultural artifact. It represents the height of decorative map-making in the 19th century, alongside the works of John Tallis and Archibald Fullarton. This uploaded image is a detailed and colored map of the Département de la Gironde from Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustré." Similar to the other maps from this series, it features a central map with the title 'Dépt. de la Gironde' at the bottom. Surrounding the map are decorative vignettes and elements that bring to life the cultural and economic aspects of the Gironde department. On the left, there is likely statistical information about the department and its subdivisions, reflecting the population and administrative details. This is framed by images that may represent the local industries and natural resources, such as wine, which is a central feature of the Bordeaux region located within Gironde. The right side of the map contains a textual history and descriptions of the region, coupled with portraits of notable figures, possibly historic personages or contributors to the region's cultural and economic development. The illustrations often include agricultural products, symbols of commerce, and scenes of daily life, as well as architectural landmarks. The presence of wine bottles, barrels, and vineyards in the illustrations would be indicative of the Gironde's prominence in wine production, particularly Bordeaux wines, which are esteemed worldwide. These engravings serve to emphasize the richness of the land and the sophistication of its products. Maps from this era, especially those by Levasseur, are notable for their combination of art and education, providing a snapshot not only of the geography but also of the societal and economic conditions of the time. The detailed engravings also suggest that this map was as much a decorative piece as it was a functional one, intended for display and reference by those interested in the illustrated region. The Gironde department in France is renowned for its significant contribution to the wine industry, particularly through the Bordeaux wine region. A bit more about the important places within Gironde and the types of wine the area is known for: 1. **Bordeaux**: The capital city of the department and the heart of the wine region. It's not only an urban center but also a hub for the wine trade. 2. **Médoc**: North of Bordeaux, known for prestigious châteaux and wines like Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, and Saint-Estèphe. 3. **Saint-Émilion**: East of Bordeaux, recognized for its full-bodied red wines and the picturesque medieval town. 4. **Pomerol**: Also near Saint-Émilion, smaller than its neighbor but equally renowned, particularly for Château Pétrus...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Rare large barometer complete with clock signed Silvani Brighton, dated from 1820 and 1835. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with double thread at th...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

Views of Florence and Tuscany by Lorenzo Bardi, c. 1840
Located in Middletown, NY
Nuova Raccolta delle più interessanti Vedute della Città di Firenze con alcune altre della Toscana Florence: Lorenzo Bardi, c 1840. Oblong quarto, 7 3/4 11 inches (195 x 280 mm). 1...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Paint, Paper

Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of elm with a dark lacquer finish, this small locking cabinet from the mid-19th century embodies the refined simplicity of Ming-dynasty furniture. Following the design of tra...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Elm

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