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Plays & Poems of Shakespeare A J Valpy Pictorial Edition 10 Vol Antique Book Set
Located in Dayton, OH
The Plays and Poems of Shakespeare According to the Improved Text of Edmund Malone - Edited by A.J. Valpy - Valpy's Pictorial Edition - Volumes I-X of XV - Published by Henry G. Bohn...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Fabric, Paper
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Split Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine split bars quilt was made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and is from the third quarter of the 19th century. It is quite rare the colors on a chocolate brown ground. It is in very good condition. These quilts were typically made in that are in Pennsylvania. It is a Mennonite quilt...
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American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Cotton
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
British Framed Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Painted crest featuring Britannia with scenes of places and things.
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European Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
1834 Mexico & Guatemala Framed Map by H.S. Tanner
Located in Stamford, CT
1834 Mexico & Guatemala map of published by H.S. Tanner, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Engraved by J. Knight.
As found high end custom framing with carved wood frame, custom matting a...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Victorian Fully Fitted Games Compendium Chess Draughts Etc 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian mahogany games compendium, circa 1860 in date.
The hinged lid reveals fitted compartments, the interior with a lift-out tray fitted with boxwoo...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
Ship's Model Nantucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality model of the Lightship Nantucket, outfitted with countless milled brass fittings. Carved hardwood hull, painted brass masts etc... Also showing well executed cabin wor...
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North American Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
$3,595
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
Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italian Valet with Trouser Pr
Located in Hamburg, DE
Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, an Italian valet with trouser press.
This piece is a must have for every man's dressing room. You can take off your pants without c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
$612 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Century inlaid mahogany bedside table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century inlaid mahogany bedside table, the moulded edge top having inlay running along the outer edge and fine inlay on the inside with circular fan inlay at the centre, shaped ...
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British Regency Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
De Indische Archipel by C.W. Mieling, 1865-1876
Located in Langweer, NL
'De Indische Archipel: Tafereelen uit de natuur en het volksleven in Indië' by C.W. Mieling. This is a very rare first edition (only 1 copy in Nederlandse Centrale Catalogus – NCC and only 1 copy in JAP, sold in 1974) of a sumptuous work originally published in 12 instalments (started in 1865 by C.W. Mieling and completed in 1876 by J.M. van ‘t Haaff, both in The Hague). It was in January 1862 that a Prospectus was issued by C. W. Mieling, The Hague, announcing the publication of what is the most spectacular of the plate works of Indonesia, De Indische Archipel, which commenced publication in The Hague in 1865. The work contains 24 large chromolithograph plates which are among the largest published on Indonesia. From both a topographical and artistic point of view the plates are of considerable interest as they present a comprehensive series of views in the archipelago, ranging through Java. Borneo, Sumatra and Minahasa, after drawings by virtually all the prominent mid-19th century artists of Indonesia:
Raden Saleh...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
$62,467 Sale Price
22% Off
Antique Paisley Shawl Kashmiri Block Printed
Located in Canterbury, GB
Superb Antique Paisley Shawl
Intricately block printed onto a fine quality light weight cotton
Circa 1860
Good antique condition throughout...
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French Moorish Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Pillow Ca. 1860
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Map of Charente-Inférieure France with La Rochelle and Coastal Vineyards, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Charente-Inférieure France with La Rochelle and Coastal Vineyards, 19th c
Description:
This decorative 19th-century map of the former department of Charente-Inférieure, now k...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Grey Marble Top Walnut Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Add surface space in your bedroom with this elegant pair of antique nightstands, crafted in Italy circa 1870. Each piece is made from richly grained walnut, featuring a warm patina. ...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Marble
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
Materials
Wool
EXQUISITE EDWARD & JONES COROMANDEL WOOD CRiBBAGE SET DE LARUE & CO CARDS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Museum Quality, near new old stock circa 1850 Edward & Jones of 161 Regent Street ...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Silk
Mahogany double bed 1850s Empire period inlaid and gilded
Located in Cesena, FC
Mahogany bed from the 1850s Empire period inlaid and gilded
Austrian bed 1850s empire period mahogany with inlays and gilding
Important and elegant double bed circa 1850.
Bed of Au...
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Austrian Empire Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold
Antique Chateau Wine Riddler, French, Oak, 120 Bottle, Champagne Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chateau wine riddler. A French, oak 120-bottle champagne rack, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Generously sized ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
A matched pair of 19th Century Italian alters love Angels
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of 19th Century Italian alters love Angels
A stunning pair of hand carved Italian 19th Century angels of love (as they face each other holding their hearts). These art...
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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Important Ormolu-Mounted Amaranth, Kingwood and Satine Parquetry Grand Piano
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Henry Dasson (d. 1896)
Origin: French
Date: circa 1885-q890
Dimension: (H) 35 1/4 in x (W) 54 in x (W) 78 in.
Provenance: Acquired by Dr. J. T Nieto-Gomez from fi...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
English Regency Style Mahogany Miniature 5 Drawer Chest with Brass Knobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English mahogany miniature chest with 2 short over 3 long drawers, each retaining their original brass knobs, supported on a plinth base. Very attractive color and fi...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Antique Quilt 19th Century Log Cabin Comforter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century comforter tied wool log cabin quilt is in good condition with minor old little repairs. The backing is in a soft cotton flannel fabric.
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American Country Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Antique & Top Quality Hand Carved Solid Oak Acanthus Leafs Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and deeply carved Victorian wall bracket Corbel.
This all handcrafted, Victorian masterpiece has the most wonderful shape and patina. The organic shape and the natural flowing of the deeply carved, acanthus leaf is an absolute joy to behold. Apart from some minimal imperfection (consistent with age), this top quality carved, solid oak bracket from the mid-19th century is in great condition. This fine antique can...
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European Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal
Galvanometer Antique Measuring Instrument Used for Telegraph Cables 1850 circa
Located in Milan, IT
Vertical mirror galvanometer made in 1850 circa, oak and glass, three adjustable screws at the base. Tool constituted by a magnet bar movable inside a coil and connected to a needle. In the absence of current the needle is positioned vertically while when the coil is crossed by the current it creates a magnetic field that moves the needle. This type of galvanometer was used for measurement of insulation of telegraph cables...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Staffordshire Marble Slipware Glazed Pottery Pig Moneybox
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique English Staffordshire pottery pig moneybox decorated in marble effect slipware glazes and dating from around 1840. The moneybox shaped as...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Pottery
Map of Aube France with Troyes and Champagne Wine Region, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Aube France with Troyes and Champagne Vineyards by Vuillemin, 19th c
Description:
This 19th-century map of the Aube department in the Grand Est region of northeastern France ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Located in Greenwich, CT
Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook pilot boats...
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English Sporting Art Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Linen, Wood
Round-section brass telescope with mahogany-lined handle 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Round-section brass telescope with mahogany-lined handle, four-extension focus. English manufacture from the mid-19th century. Good condition signs of wear and tear, fully functional...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bronze
Japanese Four Panel Paper Screen
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of two panel screens with a rooster and a hen in amongst bamboo. Signed by the artist Ema Saiko 1787-1861. A Japanese painter, poet and calligrapher celebrated for her Chinese...
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Japanese Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
$6,800 / set
Antique Gothic Carved Limestone Font
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully carved antique limestone font circa 1840, decorated in the gothic style. Ornately carved at the hand of a talented 19th century stonemason...
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English Gothic Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stone, Limestone
DICKENS. The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit. FIRST EDITION - 1844
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit.
PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, Ltd., 1844.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM. 1 vol., 8-5...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine antique ship's compass by Robert Merrill of New York. Brass bowl on gimbal fitted to a dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north...
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North American Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
French Neo-Classical Style Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Barometer Wall Decor
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is amazing! It is a 19th century French Louis XVI style carved giltwood barometer. The crest appears to be a carved armillary of some sort with cascading laurel leaves and branc...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Glass, Giltwood
1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound complete eight volume edition of the dramatic works of William Shakespeare.
A charming eight volume edition of Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies, ...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Early 19th Century Danish Articulated Artist’s Mannequin
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautifully crafted, large articulated artist’s mannequin made from pine wood, dating from the early 19th century.
It features jointed limbs and remains in its original condition, w...
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Danish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Antique Map of Syria by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Map of Syria'. Original antique map of Syria. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its
Var...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
$235 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1950 Uzbek Metallic Art Deco Pillow 11x8
Located in Los Angeles, US
1950 Uzbek Metallic Art Deco Pillow, 11"x8"—a striking fusion of traditional Uzbek craftsmanship and bold Art Deco design. Featuring metallic threads and geometric patterns, this pil...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wool, Cotton
Napoleon III bed in walnut, 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This imposing Napoleon III bed in walnut was crafted in the latter half of the 19th century
The bed’s gadrooned frame is adorned at the foot with a shell motif surrounded by foliage...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Empire maple and brass bed.
This bed, which has already survived almost two centuries, is in excellent condition: solid and sound, the inlaid illustrations are of exceptiona...
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Illinois with Lake Michigan Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Illinois with Lake Michigan Detail
Description: This intricately detailed antique map, titled "Johnson's Illinois," was published in 1864 by Jo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Mexico City by Braun & Hogenberg c. 1590
Located in Stamford, CT
Mexico by Braun & Hogenberg c. 1590
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European Spanish Colonial Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-19th c. French Oak Hall Tree with Mirror & Elegantly Hand Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this solid oak hall tree from the mid-1800s masterfully blends form, function, and artistic ornamentation. Serving as a coat ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
Pair of Long Antique French Giltwood Valances or “Cantonnieres”, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Valances, known in French as cantonnieres, are types of cornices used in window treatments. A single valance would be affixed to the wall above a window. Curtains would be attached t...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Giltwood
The ‘Medallic Illustrations of The Holy Scriptures’ by Sir Edward Thomason
Located in London, GB
The ‘Medallic Illustrations of The Holy Scriptures’ by Sir Edward Thomason inspired by Carlo Maratta (1625 - 1713)
An exceptional collection of ‘Sixty Medallions’ contained in their ...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
1844 French Antique Nautical Portolano of Golfe De St. Drely by Antoine Roux
By Antoine Roux
Located in Milan, IT
Antique portolano, nautical map of Golfe De St. Drely engraved on a copper plate by Antoine Roux, Marseille France 1844, from his work Recueil des principaux plans des ports et de Ra...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
19thc Day Bed With 19thc Rag rug Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc hand made wooden day bed, the cushions have been made from vintage rag rug fabric. The inserts are down and feather filled, the bed cushion has a foam core inserted to keep its...
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American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Wool
19th Century Scandinavian Hand Painted Blanket Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century hand painted Scandinavian blanket chest
1847
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of North America with Detailed Borders
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of North America with Detailed Borders
Description: This remarkable antique map, titled "Johnson's North America," was published in 1864 by Johnso...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Ornate 1850s Map of the United States: Featuring Iconic Landmarks and Portrets
Located in Langweer, NL
Ornate 1850s Map of the United States: Featuring Iconic Landmarks and Historical Portraits
This decorative 19th-century map of the United States, created by J. Rapkin and publishe...
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Victorian Oak Library Ladder in the Shape of a Lion
Located in Hannover, DE
This Biboltheks-Leiter is a remarkable piece of equipment. The Eichenholz was meticulously hand-crafted by our skilled artisans. The processing and selection of the Oakwood were carr...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton
By J.H. Colton
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an 1859 “Map of the United States of America, the British Provinces, Mexico, the West Indies and Central America with Part of...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX
completely restored for the filming of a historical film
custom-made box spring and mattress...
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French Louis XIII Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
Napoleon III Bedroom Set, France, circa Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Erable wood, pinewood interiors, tinted moldings.
Bedroom consists of a door closet with mirror, dresser desk with three drawers in the front and another three behind a door, in add...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
First Edition of Historical Work on ". Indians of North America" by Paul Kane
Located in Middletown, NY
Kane, Paul (1810-1871)
Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America; From Canada to Vancouver Island and Oregon Through the Hud...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Paper
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
G.F. Cruchley (UK, 1796-1880)
London ca 1850
A magnificent pair of terrestrial and celestial globes. Equatorial table engraved with the signs of the zodiac and resting on 3 mahogany molded feet held by a compass at the spacer. With graduated brass meridian circles and time clocks. The terrestrial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchley's new terrestrial globe from the most recent and best authorities. Exhibiting the discoveries in equatorial Africa, north pole. And the new settlements and divisions in Australia, New Zealand, Californa, Texas, &c. London. Sold by Gould and Porter opticians 181 strand WC. The celestial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchleys new celestial globe on which is accurately laid down the whole of the stars and nebule contained in the astronomical catalogue of the Reverend Mr. Wollaston F.R.S. Also from the authorities Flamstead, De La Caille, Hevellus, Bradley, Herschel, Maskelyne, &c. Ands the limits of each constellation determined by a boundary line. London, published by G.F. Cruchley, map-seller & globe maker, 81 Fleet street.
Signed: CRUCHLEY in London England, circa 1850 H. 125 cm Diam. 53 cm (21 inches) Diam. 25 cm compasses The two spheres are in a perfect state of freshness and are perfectly legible.
The condition of both the globes is very good. There have been some professional repairs to some damaged gores. The Terrestrial globe in good conserved and legible condition, it has areas of rubbing, retouching, and slight discoloration. The Celestial globe is also in good conserved and legible condition with areas of rubbing, retouching and slight discoloration. The gores themselves have been cleaned and revarnished. The splendid mahogany legs and moulded feet are in first class condition. Each globe consists of 12 hand coloured copper engraved gores over a paper-maché hollow core, made up of two hemispheres joined at the equator and covered with a layer of plaster. There are paper horizon rings, made up of a series of concentric circles, displaying the months of the year, the signs of the zodiac and wind directions.
THE TERRESTRIAL GLOBE.
The globe provides much detailed information, and was accurate up to the date of production, which in this case is the mid-19th century. It shows the latest discoveries and developments that had taken place. It displays names and territories that were once familiar to the people of the age, 150 years into the future! In Asia for example, there are places like ‘Little Bucharia’, ‘Little and Greater Tartary’, ‘Russia in Asia.’ Undoubtedly, the continent that has changed more than any other is Africa. So many African countries that we know and recognise now, had different, perhaps more ‘Colonial’ names more than a century and a half ago. There was ‘Nubia’ (Sudan/Egypt), ‘Abbyssinia’ (Ethiopia), ‘Cape Colony’ (South Africa), ‘Dahomey’ (Benin) but to name a few. Australia was a little over 50 years away from its union via ‘Federation’ in 1901. This brought about the Commonwealth of Australia. However, in 1850 they were six separate British selfserving colonies, ruled directly from England.
In North America, both Los Angeles and San Francisco are incorporated as cities into California - as it becomes the 31st U.S. state. Much of mid-western and western USA were known as ‘The Western Territory’ & ‘The Missouri Territory’, Florida was still refered to as ‘East & West Florida’. Canada was split into ‘Canada East’ & ‘Canada West.’ Canada East was primarily (for historical reasons) French-speaking, and Canada West primarily Englishspeaking. Much of Western Canada remained unexplored and undeveloped. In Europe, there was still the ‘Russian Empire’, the ‘Ottoman Empire’, the ‘AustroHungarian Empire’, and the German ‘Prussian Empire.’
THE CELESTIAL GLOBE.
The Celestial Globe displays the stars, the constellations, clusters and nebulae in a beautiful and well thought out manner. Mythical figures and signs of the zodiac are seen. The equinoctial and solistitial colures are graduated in degrees. Although the colour is somewhat muted, it takes nothing away from the overall beauty and the undoubted aesthetic qualities of the globe.
Historically, globes are among the most ancient scientific instruments known to man. They can be dated back over two millennia, and are still manufactured to this day. The earliest tradition of globe making is mainly concerned with celestial globes – man...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
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Other
$132,595 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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