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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
German Medical or Tanning Lamp, Wood and Bakelite, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
German medical or tanning lamp.
Transport handle and external thermometer.
Three settings of the lamps. Eight porcelain lamp holders and four light bulbs. Current 220 volt
Woo...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Bakelite, Wood
Mid Century cast metal Brutalist Crucifix
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century solid metal Brutalist crucifix. Name on rear: Erwin Högger (attributed as creator). Believed to be of Swiss origin.
Condition: Immaculate c...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Brutalist Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$182 Sale Price
35% Off
Five Rare Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s to 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of 5 Christmas ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Included is a nice Reflector ornament from the 1930s, 2 small walnut feather tree ornaments from the 1910s and two flower bunch ornaments with glass balls and Dresden Sebnitz Christmas paper...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
By Charles Francois Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
Ptolemaic armillary sphere
Charles-François Delamarche
Paris, ante 1798
Wood and papier-mâché
covered with printed and partly hand-colored paper
It measures 16.37 in in height x Ø 10.94 in (41.60 cm - Ø 27.80 cm)
It weights 2.33 lb (1,058 g)
State of conservation: consistent with its age and use, the paper shows some signs of use, stains and abrasions.
The sphere is Ptolemaic, with the Earth placed at its center, surrounded by the Moon and the Sun mounted on two metal arms.
The sphere is composed of six horizontal and two vertical rings (armillae), each bearing graduations and its own name.
The first horizontal ring is illegible. The others, in descending order are: North Pole, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, South Pole.
The vertical rings consist of two double meridians.
The sphere is then connected to the large meridian by two pins, a vertical ring inserted perpendicularly into the circle of the Horizon, in turn supported by four semicircles connected to the turned and black-stained wooden base.
Each element is covered with printed paper. It contains various pieces of information: latitudes, length of days, names and zodiac symbols, calendar, wind directions, etc.
The vertical circles mention the latitudes and longitudes of different cities: Rome, Bordeaux, Madrid, Boston, Batavia (Jakarta), Acapulco, etc.
Even the small terrestrial globe is covered with printed paper: continents and oceans appear with numerous geographical markings indicating the most recent explorations.
In the Pacific Ocean, west of South America bears the following inscription:
GLOBE
TERRESTRIAL
à Paris
chez Delamarche Géog
Rue du Foin Jacques
Au Collège de
M.e Gervais
The North American coasts are well delineated and California appears correctly as a peninsula - reports from Spanish explorers in the region had given rise to confusion as to whether it was connected to the mainland or not. The geographical nature of California was confirmed after the explorations of Juan Bautista de Anza (1774-1776).
Alaska is not described and is only partially traced; it would become part of the United States in 1867.
Various Pacific islands are indicated.
Australia (the name definitely used from 1824) is called "Nouvelle Hollande."
Tasmania is still represented as a peninsula and this is an important detail for the dating of our armillary sphere.
The island is separated from Australia by Bass Strait, which was crossed by Matthew Flinders for the first time in 1798, showing that it was not a peninsula. Delamarche certainly would not have waited a long time to update such an important geographical datum: presumably he did so shortly after receiving the news.
Charles-François Delamarche (1740-1817) founded his laboratory around 1770 and, in a few years, he became the most famous French cartographer and globe maker between the 18th and 19th centuries. After having acquired the laboratory of the late Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786; himself a renowned cartographer who continued the family business founded by his grandfather Nicolas Sanson in the seventeenth century) and after having purchased, between 1788 and around 1800, the businesses of Jean-Baptiste Fortin (1750-1831) and Jean Lattré (around 1750-1800), he began to call himself "Successeur de MM. Sanson and Robert de Vaugondi, Géographes du Roi and de M. Fortin, Ingénieur-mécanicien du Roi pour les globes et les sphères."
Thus, at the end of the eighteenth century, Delamarche possessed the warehouse stocks, as well as the manufacturing skills of the globes of his main rivals in Paris.
In addition to this aggressive acquisition policy, the key to its success also lay in the combination of high-quality cartography combined with extremely attractive globes and armillary spheres; and, of course, its famous red paint finishing touch.
His laboratory was located on Rue de Foin St Jacques "au Collège Me. (or "Mtre") Gervais" in the Latin Quarter of Paris until around 1805, when he moved to rue du Jardinet No. 13.
On the death of Charles-François in 1817, the reins of the company passed to his son Félix (1779-1835), who continued to publish, often in collaboration with the engraver Charles Dien, Sr. In 1835 the company first moved to rue du Jardinet No. 12 and a little later to rue du Battoir No. 7.
Bibliography:
Dekker, Elly, et al. Globes at Greenwich...
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1790s French Other Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
A trunk style travel apotecary cabinet in mahogany wood and brass, England 1790.
Located in Milan, IT
English travelling apothecary made of mahogany Sipo mahogany (Entandrophragma utile) and brass with a rectangular base, a front drawer, an opening to...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Petit Vase en Malachite par Henri Vever – Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Petit vase en malachite par Henri Vever – Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Ce délicat vase rectangulaire en malachite, réalisé autour de 1900, est une pièce ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite
Italian Modern Wooden Botanic Model
By Robert Brendel
Located in Roma, IT
A botanic didactical specimen in the manner of the famous German botanist Robert Brendel.
"In the late 19th century Robert Brendel and his son Reinhold produced beautiful and accur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Crucified Christ, Sorrowful Crucifix. Carved and polychrome wood.
Located in Madrid, ES
Crucified Christ, Sorrowful Crucifix. Carved and polychrome wood. Possibly southern German school, 15th century.
Polychrome and gilded wood carving showing Christ with the Crown of Thorns, on the Cross, already deceased (eyes closed), with the usual INRI phylactery on the upper crossbar of the Latin cross, three nails (note the crossed feet) and a short, golden and polychrome purity cloth or perizonium. It is known, in German, as “Gabelkreuz” or “Gabelkruzifix” (“Sorrowful Crucifix” in Spanish) to a type of Gothic Crucified Christ that is especially expressive (prioritizing external suffering over other aspects) and that, normally, presents the cross in a of Y or ypsilon (alluding to the Tree of Life), created, apparently, thanks to the influence of the mysticism of the late 13th and early 14th centuries (Saint Brigid...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Original Exhibition Catalog – Pinturas by Pablo Picasso, Sala Gaspar, 1960
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original Exhibition Catalog – Pinturas by Pablo Picasso, Sala Gaspar, 1960
Artist: Pablo Picasso
Exhibition: Pinturas – Sala Gaspar, Barcelo...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$855 Sale Price
60% Off
Pair of Antique Rustic Antler Parlor Chairs, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of Antique Rustic Antler Parlor Chairs, Germany, circa 1900
A pair of antique antler chairs, made of antlers from the deer and fallow deer. ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Oak
Pablo Picasso -bull, Ceramic Bowl
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Bilzen, BE
A ceramic bowl covered with leather on the outside.
The bowl is handpainted with a decoration of a bull and Picasso's letters, in impeccable condition without restorations or other d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Map of Bourbon, or Reunion, Colony of France
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Ile de la Réunion'. This is a fascinating map of the French department of Ile. Bourbon or Reunion. Bourbon, or Reunion, is a volcanic island off the coas...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
German Globe by C. Abel-Klinger, Nuremberg, circa 1860
By C. Abel-Klinger
Located in Milano, IT
Terrestrial globe
Artistic company C. Abel - Klinger
Nuremberg, circa 1860
H cm 31 x 22 cm (12.20 x 8.66 in); sphere 14 cm (5.51 in) in diameter
lb 2.30 (kg 1.04)
State of conservation: good. On the sphere there are slight visible signs of accidental bumping at the poles, as well as on New Guinea and England (vertical and more visible); some ink stains, especially at the South Pole and on the meridian that crosses North America.
The globe is composed of twelve whole gores of printed paper, juxtaposed and glued on a sphere made with a chalky base mixture.
The circle of the meridian, made of brass...
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1860s German Other Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser, USA, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century.
This vintage object was realized by Tarco Company and it was used as a real peanut...
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Mid-20th Century American Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
French Virgin and Child Chromo-Lithograph, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Virgin and child chromo-lithograph, French, late 19th century
Golden frame
Good antique condition
For shipping: 5 x 31.5 x 47.5 cm 0.8kg.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Map of The United States of North America, Pacific States, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is from the same 1882 Blackie Atlas and focuses on the Pacific States of the United States of America during that period. Here are some details and historical context about t...
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1880s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
A Set of Five Antique Black Forest Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques 1880s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Set of Five Antique Black Forest Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques 1880s
A set of five antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Original Antique Hand-colored World Map with or without Frame, '1696'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique world map titled 'Mappe-Monde dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences (..)'. Beautiful original antique world map...
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Late 17th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$4,276 Sale Price
20% Off
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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1850s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Nuremberg Gingerbread Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing and rare round shaped box, hand crafted in cardboard dating from the 1910s or older. The top of the box shows i view of the Nuremberg Castle in 3d optic.
This antique box is ...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 51cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Wooden Roman temple. Grand Tour 19th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Grand Tour Roman Temple Souvenir – A Timeless Masterpiece in Blackened Wood.
Transport yourself to the grandeur of classical antiquity with this exquisite Grand Tour Roman Temple So...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Set Of Three Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon – Circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon – Circa 1970
Discover the charm of vintage craftsmanship with this traditional Catalan soda syphon, crafted in the 1970s. Manufactured by an unknown make...
Category
1970s Spanish Rustic Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
$118 Sale Price
77% Off
Tin Plastic Futuristic Blizzard 2000 Friction Toy Car Vintage GDR 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Operated by a friction engine. In very good condition, with Aging in a few spots but is still a great collectible.
A beautiful decor...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Miniature Map of the Roman Province of Illyricum 'Dalmatia'
By Abraham Ortelius
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Illyricum'. Original small map of Illyricum. The Roman province of Illyricum stretched from the Drilon River (the Drin, in...
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Walking Stick
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique English walking stick with silver handle and mother of pearl, from late nineteenth or early twentieth century. The city stamps and the date are not well legible: may be Birmi...
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Early 20th Century English Other Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Map of South America by Philip & Son, 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South America'. Old map of South America. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: George Philip (1800–1882) was a cartographer, map publisher...
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19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$57 Sale Price
20% Off
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso
By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The mini Pratone® plays with the juxtaposition of a "large-small" proportion by reducing to 7/8 the giant Pratone that was designed in 1972 by Ceretti, Derossi, and Rosso, and exhibited that year at the MoMA as part of the Italy: The New Domestic Landscape exhibition. Just like the original version, the base of the "mini" sculpture shows the writing ‘Pratone’ on one of the sides, and 42 soft stems stretching in different directions complete the radical look of this little icon.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini®! The most radical Italian design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam
Antique Crucifix w. Bronze Corpus and Stunning Hand Carved Oakwood Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, finest quality and superb condition antique wall crucifix.
This antique work of religious art consists of a top quality carved, oakwooden cross and a superbly hand-crafted bronze corpus of Christ with a beautiful patina. The rare wooden cross comes with superbly hand carved 'fleur de lis' symbols on all ends which makes us believe that this ecclesiastical antique in the Renaissance Style originates from France. This bronze sculpture of Christ clearly depicts Jesus just shortly after the suffering has ended and His body could no longer hold on to life. People think of different things when looking at Christ who died on the cross, but no matter what you think of most, this antique crucifix...
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Rustic French Stone Chess, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique rustic stone chess. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
Category
1940s French Rustic Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
$446 Sale Price
80% Off
Rare set of 2 Antique Religious banners or altar cloths, Belgium 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / religious banners / fabric / Antique / Religious
Two antique catholic altar cloths with embroidered doves and letters in a wreath. One banner with between 2 doves ...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
20th Century "Boule" Ring in Yellow Gold Adorned with Sapphires and Brilliants
Located in Sofia, BG
Yellow gold “Boule” ring, perfect sphere adorned with faceted round sapphires and small brilliants.
Ring size: 58. P. Brut: 13.5g
France, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century French Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Ico Parisi, Architettura Design, Utopie -by Fidia Edizioni D'arte, 31st May 1991
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
ISBN: 88.7269.004.8
This rare book on Ico Parisi by Luigi Cavadini and Flaminio Gualdoni has 86 pages with about 150 images.
It is edited by FIdia Edizioni d'Arte and printed by G...
Category
1990s Italian Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
America's Cup. Clothbound, Limited Edition Book, Designed by Marc Newson
By TASCHEN, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
America's Cup.
Edition of 825.
Hardcover bound in a cotton sailcloth, with metal closure manufactured by Louis Vuitton, book block with silver edges, 12.1 x 16.1 in, 16.86 lb, 564 pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Multigame Set in Black Polished Ebony Notte Di Giochi
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony multigame. Contents chess, backgammon, dice, domino, playing cards and poker chips.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ebony
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
An unusual and remarkable 19th-century Victorian snuff box decorated with a mounted ram's head. It is topped with a lidded silver-plated bronze container for storing snuff.
The ram'...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large 17th-Century Coronelli Map of Europe with Mythical Islands and Rich Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
Large 17th-Century Coronelli Map of Europe with Mythical Islands and Rich Detail
This exceptional two-sheet map of Europe by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli, published in Venice in 1692,...
Category
1690s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Silver Necklace designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, 1960s
By Lapponia, Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Delft, NL
Silver Necklace designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, 1960s
A silver pendant with link chain designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia. Fully hallmarked with the Finnish silver h...
Category
20th Century Finnish Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Historic 1864 Civil War Map of Pennsylvania and New Jersey with Coastal Focus
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Historic 1864 Civil War Map of Pennsylvania and New Jersey with Coastal Focus
Description: This meticulously crafted antique map, titled "Johnson's Pennsylvania and New Jerse...
Category
1860s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1930s Educational Model Papier Maché and Plaster Decipting a Baby Borning
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model, papier maché and plaster, decipting a baby borning. 1930s-1940s, sold by the Hygiene Museum in Dresden. Very good condition. Measu...
Category
1930s Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
A Grand Tour wooden maquette, depicting the Tower of Pisa, Italy circa 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature Wunderkammer Grand Tour architectural model, entirely handmade, in balsa wood and brass, depicting the Tower of Pisa. The bells made of brass are inserted in the final part...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Detailed 1795 Map of the Americas with Exploration Tracks and Nice Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a very handsome and rare 1795 map of the Americas titled "Amerique ou Nouveau Continent Dressee sur les Nouvelles Relations Decouvertes et Observations" by Jean Baptiste Noli...
Category
1790s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$2,224 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century porcelain table lighter, Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century porcelain table lighter
Bjorn Wiinblad (Danish, 1918-2006) for Rosenthal, 1970s
Quatre couleurs series
Marked on the bottom
H 10 cm - Diam. 10 cm
Conditions: excelle...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This wall bar from an old gym was completely restored, the wood shows a beautiful patina. Whether for a daily workout or as an object that also serves as a cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1930s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Chatelaine from the Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chatelaine from the early 20th century.
An early 20th century silver-plated chatelaine.
H: 36cm, W: 5cm, D: 2cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Unique & Powerful Italian Antique Crucifix w. a Stunning Bronze Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Large antique Baroque crucifix with stunning details and an amazing patina.
Because of the quality in the detail or because of the perfect anatomy o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting.
This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Map of the Coast of Southern France, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled '14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône'. Original map with later hand coroling of the coast of Southern France.
The "14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône" is an antique map that offers a detailed depiction of the southern coast of France, specifically highlighting the Mediterranean coastline. This map, which dates back to 1793, was originally part of "Le Petit Neptune Français; Or, French Coasting Pilot," a publication designed for maritime navigation along the French coastlines.
Key Features of the Map:
1. **Geographic Coverage**:
- The map covers the southern French coastline from Port Vendres in the west to the Petit Rhône in the east.
- It includes notable regions such as Languedoc, the Gulf of Lyon, and parts of Catalonia (Spain).
2. **Notable Places**:
- **Montpellier**: A major city in the Diocese of Montpellier, an important cultural and economic center.
- **Narbonne**: Located in the Diocese of Narbonne, a historical city with Roman heritage.
- **Agde**: Situated in the Diocese of Agde, known for its ancient Greek colony origins.
- **Béziers**: Part of the Diocese of Béziers, another city with deep historical roots dating back to Roman times.
- **Port Vendres**: A critical port near the Spanish border.
- **Catalonia**: Including parts of northeastern Spain, emphasizing the coastal connection between France and Spain.
3. **Dioceses and Regions**:
- The map is marked with various dioceses such as Montpellier, Agde, Narbonne, and Béziers, indicating ecclesiastical boundaries.
- It highlights the broader region of Languedoc, a historical province known for its wine production and medieval history.
4. **Navigational Aids**:
- The map features a compass rose with radiating lines, a common navigational aid in maritime maps...
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Late 18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$228 Sale Price
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Set of 4 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960
By Nils Olsson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 4 hand-painted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with minor wear consist...
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1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
$1,166 Sale Price / item
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Visetta Italvisetta Sewing Machine Design by Gio Ponti, 1948
Located in taranto, IT
Sewing machine model VISETTA, Italvisetta production, original of the 40s, designed by Gio Ponti and reported in the archive of the great designer
very rare glossy black color
What...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Steel, Iron
Historical Map of Canaan with Insets of Jerusalem and Surrounding Regions, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map titled "CANAAN" depicts the historical region known as Canaan, located in the Levant, which corresponds to modern-day Israel, Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and parts of S...
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1880s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$351 Sale Price
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Stunning Victorian Lighting Gothic Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful and all handcrafted antique light fixture.
This early Arts & Crafts era pendant has an aesthetic beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. It has the most pleasing to the eye shape and amber color and the handcrafted brass has a marvelous patina. In images 2 and 3 you can see that this unique light fixture started its life as (and still is) a candle lantern. Because of the Gothic quatrefoil details this may have been a sanctuary lamp at the entrance of a church or monastery. The beautifully patinated brass is all hand-crafted, but the unique art glass shade with its unique hand-etched, flowery patterns and amazing color is what makes this antique truly special. Have you also noticed the 'stand-alone' etched oak branches with acorns? They symbolize growth and unlimited potential since an acorn can grow into a huge oak tree that, by itself, can seed an entire forest. Both with the light switched on and off you could not wish for a more stylish, European antique fixture. It is of the kind that you certainly don't find anymore in this day and age. This ideal hallway or bedroom pendant light...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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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1830s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Practical Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench with Amazing Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Gothic bench with top quality carved, church letter panel and more.
This beautifully hand carved, oak church bench from the early 1900s is in ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Signed Lalique Crystal Tokyo Table Lighter with Frosted Floral Medallions
By René Lalique
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
When it comes to defining elegance and affluence as a lifestyle, Lalique crystal comes to mind for most people. From its earliest days to present times, the Lalique Company has consi...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wear consistent with age and use Penny machines "Chad" Oliver Whales collection
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Penny machines "Chad" Oliver Whales collection - Ruffler & Walker Collection
Penny machines "Chad" Oliver Whales collection - Ruffler & Walker Collection...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Glass, Wood
Set of Two Antique Temple Heavy Bronze Door Handles, Nepal, 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare set of two handcrafted heavy bronze door handles from an old temple in Nepal, mid-19th century. Figurative male sculptures depicting a fertiliy deity used on entry doors as a ...
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Mid-19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$2,509 Sale Price / set
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1862 Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond & Peninsular Campaign, Virginia
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1862 Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond & Peninsular Campaign, Virginia
Description: This 1862 map titled "Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Cam...
Category
1860s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$304 Sale Price
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