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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games 1984 Mascot Figure Candlestick Vintage Yugoslavia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Original vintage sport Mascot Vučko. it is the Olympic mascot of the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Nice addition to any collection. The metal figure wobbles a bit, this is probab...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Unusual Benedictine Map of Italy, Showing Various States of the Church, C.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italia Benedictina Delineata A.P.R.C.P.W.' Unusual Benedictine map of Italy, showing the various states of the church, with an elaborate cartouche. Part of a seri...
Category
18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Christ with angel. Oil on canvas. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ with angel. Oil on canvas. 18th century.
The painting depicts Christ, dressed, supported by the shoulders or back by an angel, both figures situated in an indeterminate space...
Category
18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo
The tile painted in cobalt blue over white in typical 18th century Portugal set ...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
GUCCI Geometric G Briefcase Poker Card Game Set
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The '50s and '60s archives reveal a selection of intricately designed pieces from the world of sports and leisure. Inspired by these items' playful spirit and curated details, this N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Antique Map of the Empire of Morocco by Kitchin, c.1760
By Thomas Kitchin
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of the Empire of Morocco Comprehending the Kingdoms of Fez, Morocco'. Original antique map of the kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Morocco. ...
Category
18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Stroller "Milchi Poussette" Series by Migliorati, 1979
Located in taranto, IT
Extremely rare stroller and wheelchair Improved Milchi model Poussette series, characterized by the lifting system of the doll by means of a special command o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1711 Star Chart of Southern Sky with Mythical Constellations and Exotic Animals
Located in Langweer, NL
1711 Star Chart of the Southern Sky - "Mappa Stellarum Australium quae in Altitudine Poli Borei Graduum"
This beautiful star chart, engraved by Arnold van Westerhout in 1711, shows ...
Category
1710s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Monumental Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room. Also nice to display at your desk like seen in pictures...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s
By Koyo Sangyo
Located in Munich, DE
Rare tool kit designed by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s.
This complete set represents the 'Memphis' period and includes: a handsaws, a Hammer, two screwdrivers an...
Category
1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Bike Themed Smoking Set, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bicycle-Themed Smoking Set, France, 1920s. This whimsical French Art Deco smoking set from the 1930s features a charming bicycle theme...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Saint Clare of Assisi ca. 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved, practical size and used condition sculpture of a serene Saint Clare.
If you are a collector of antique and beautiful materials works o...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Antique and Quality Hand Carved Solid Oak Gothic Church Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and deeply carved Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a Saint statue.
This Gothic console for wall mounting dates from the late 1800s and it has a marvelous combination of floral Gothic elements that make it a joy to own, to use and to look at. All handcrafted more than 100 years ago and always well taken care of, this Gothic Revival wall bracket has the most wonderful shape and a striking patina. This organic design with its natural, flowing lines of the deeply carved Gothic leaves also give it an almost circular look and feel.
This rare church relic was once connected to a church column where it would undoubtedly have been the base for a marvelous Saint statue. If you look closely at the image of the backside, you will be able to see that the rounded part has been professionally flattened out so that it now can be used against a (flat) wall. Apart from a few minor imperfections this Gothic antique of approximately one hundred and fifty years old could not be in better condition. Thanks to the thick wooden opening in the back, mounting this antique bracket...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare Set of Twelve Mushroom Clip-On Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of twelve mushrooms. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass. This would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Found at an Es...
Category
1940s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
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
Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker Set W. Travertine Base 'Customizable'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Singularity speaker, the function takes on infinite value. we have built our design up from the most fundamental requirements of the product. Our clear sphere has captured the moment- and has augmented and empowered it- in a stunning work of art that delivers incredible, lucid sound.
The Singularity speaker uses the most foundational materials and nothing else: stone, glass, wood, and the finest-quality full-range speaker driver all assembled and handcrafted in Sweden while designed in Denmark.
We have encapsulated sound's vibrating air inside the crystal-clear sphere, making for a phenomenal sound that is both transparent and present.
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Granite, Marble, Travertine
Antique Hand Carved Solid Nutwood Wall Corner Cabinet w. Phoenix Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and all handcrafted, single door corner cabinet for wall mounting.
For the collectors of great looking and ready to use antiques we also...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker with Built-In Subwoofer 'Customizable'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor speakers with built-in subwoofer.
Prices starts from € 7.950 / $ 8.450
Our audio evokes the beauty...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Marble, Granite
Earth Globe Paluzie Wood And Plaster, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Earth Globe Paluzie Wood And Plaster, circa 1940
By unknown manufacturer from France
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Ashtrays And Table Lighter Vintage Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Ashtrays and table lighter Vintage, Italian design, 1970s.
The ashtray is made of brass and decorated wood. It measures 20 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm high.
The lighter measures 7.5 ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Vintage 1934 Sonora Sonorette Radio, italy, 1934
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sonora Sonorette Radio.
1st Series 1934.
Fair condition.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
German Navy League Shooting Target Plaque with Sailing Ship 1943
Located in Berghuelen, DE
German Navy League Shooting Target Plaque with Sailing Ship 1943
An antique wooden shooting target plaque with handpainted illustration of a sailing ship...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Balinese Chess set in casket- box, 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Balinese Chess set in box, 20th Century
A chess set in a box, this hand-carved wooden set with Balinese various Deities, Idols, and Demons, in a large wooden casket carved from Teak...
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Salimbeni Cigarette Case with Hand-Painted Fired Enamelled Flowers
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
925/1000 Sterling silver cigarette case with hand-painted fired enamelled floral miniatures inserted in frames with hand-engraved borders, above and below. Jugendstil. Spring-loaded ...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Map of the Middle East with a Large Arabia, 1799
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Perse, Turquie Asiatique et Arabie (..)'. Map of the Middle East with a large Arabia, extending from the Black Sea to the In...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Scandinavian Table Oil Lamp in Brass & Diamond Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson comes this stylish oil lamp fashioned from solid patinated brass and featuring and diamond-pattern pressed clear glass shade. It was made anonymou...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
An Ornate and Historical Tallis Map of Jamaica with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map of Jamaica is part of the renowned series created by the Tallis Company, known for their detailed and decorative maps ...
Category
1850s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
By His Masters Voice
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
Rectangular case vinyl record player. Structure in dark and light b...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Prie-Dieu or Oratory in Walnut and Burl Walnut, circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant oratory or prieu dieu (prayer Kneeler) in walnut and burr walnut from northern Italy circa 1600
Very beautiful Italian Renaissance furniture...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1790s French Other Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Nautical compass on cardan joint signed La Filotecnica Milano from the early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical compass on gimbal made by Filotecnica Milano of the early 1900s. The compass consists of a copper and glass vessel; at the bottom, a metal stem is attached to which rests t...
Category
1910s Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Large 19th Century Hourglass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
A large 19th century hour glass, o...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Carnelian-plated Obelisk, From Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Large brass mounted and carnelian-plated obelisk.
In the style of Emilio Terry.
From Maison Jansen, France 1970.
Category
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carnelian, Brass
Vintage Set of Three Amber Necklaces, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Do you also want to wear something nice and especially something that others don't have, this might be something for you.
These are three amber necklaces strung with irregular pie...
Category
1960s Baltic Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Tiffany Ceramics, Customizable Speaker, 2022
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of y...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and sculptural, Arts & Crafts era, church bible or book stand.
This late 1800s bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good condition. The stunning overal...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Art Round Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand carved, quality workmanship and symbolic wall panel in thick relief with high border.
The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Early 19th Century English Inclin...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Berlin Kindl Beer Advertising Pocket Cigar Cutter Antique, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Berlin Kindl (Child) Beer advertising cigar cutter. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of lithographed sheet metal and a shaving blade. This item was a giveawa...
Category
1930s German Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this miniature Dutch walnut long case clock. Not only great looking but also a good working
time piece. Comes with a good quality watch. M...
Category
1950s Dutch Baroque Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Pheasant maker Daubiere Chaponniere -Bronze - Louis XIV - France 17th / 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Faisandiere or Daubiere or Chaponniere, Louis XIV, oval tripod in bronze, with a crenellated lid with a U-shaped handle, from the end of the 17th / beginning of the 18th century.
Su...
Category
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Antique Austria 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1940s or older a...
Category
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Intaglio or cameo, portrait. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Intaglio or cameo, portrait. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century.
Profile of a relatively young man, with wavy hair, divided into locks, reminiscent of ancient Roman portraits of c...
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Batman stereo radio bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for G. Rossi , 1970s
By Giuseppe Rossi, Adalberto Dal Lago, Adam Tihany
Located in bruxelles, BE
Batman record player, radio and bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for Giuseppe Rossi. The top is in brushed chrome metal with integrated speakers a...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Georg Jensen Twisted Silver Armring Bangle by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Esbjerg, DK
As modernist armring or bangle designed by the Swedish female iconic silversmith Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe during the late 1960s. It has a twisted shape with concave organic curves e...
Category
1960s Danish Organic Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Original Antique Map of Canaan, Armenia, Syria, Mesopotamia and Arabia, 1709
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Descriptio Paradisi et Terrae Canaan'.
Original antique map of Canaan, Armenia, Syria, Mesopotamia and Arabia. It displays the Middle East from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf...
Category
Early 1700s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fox Terrier Mohair Composition Candy Container by Suchard Company, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful dog candy container. Made of paper mache, covered with mohair and has glass eyes. Nice addition to your Christmas or new years collection or decoration. It is from the 19...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Basilique Bonsebours Souvenir Building Architectural Model vintage France 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir in Paris, France and was pro...
Category
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
NORDMENDE "SPECTRA FUTURA", Radio; Raymond Loewy
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Neuss, NW
Very rare Radio NORDMENDE "SPECTRA FUTURA" with a pair of the original loudspeakers, designed by Raymond Loewy in the 1970s.
The individual components have been tested and cleaned b...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
17thC faux marble altar
Located in Livorno, IT
Wooden altar of late 17thC richly decorated.
Polychrome faux marble lacquer, embellished with carvings depicting putti with typical aesthetic characteristics of 17th-century Baroque....
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Cabinet of Curiosities Drawer Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the product...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
A Copernican armillary sphere, Paravia, Milan, Italy 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A Copernican armillary sphere made of iron, paper, brass and wood, with the Sun inside, and the Earth on the outside, made of wood and covered with paper. Pedestal made of turned and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lens...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Gianni Versace Pure Parfum Miniature 7.5 ml, Rare 1981 with Original Box
By Gianni Versace
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Original vintage perfume from the 1980s: the very first women’s fragrance launched by the Italian fashion house Gianni Versace Parfum (Extrait), in its rare 7.5 ml / 1/4 fl oz splash...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Collection of 47 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 47 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books.
The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Large Antique Taxidermy of a Water Buffalo, Austria ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Taxidermy of a Water Buffalo, Austria ca. 1900
A very large stuffed African water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) from a noble estate in A...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Antler
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