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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Antique Print of a Chinese Pagoda and Chinese Deities, 1834
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pagode pris de Sou-tchéou - Fou-hi - Divinité Chinoise'. Print of a Chinese pagoda and Chinese deities. This print originates from ...
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19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Italian Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman, Possibly Saint Catherine of Siena c1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality sculpture of a serene possibly Saint Catherine of Siena. This exquisite Italian alabaster bust, carved circa 1890 and set upon a dark, polished marble base, emanates ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Antique Map of France by Janssonius, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia Vetus'. Beautiful map of France based on Caesar's De Bello Gallico. In the columns to the left and right important tribes and people are described. Art...
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17th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Scandinavian Modern Silver & Amber Necklace & Armring by Niels Erik From Denmark
By Niels Erik From
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish modernistic pendant necklace with matching armring designed by the Danish silversmith Niels Erik From circa 1960-70. The original neck-ring is comprised of a single bend st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Framed Butterflies XL Troides Rhadamantus Full Body Taxidermy
Located in Poperinge, BE
Pair of framed XL butterflies, 2 pieces Troides Rhadamantus, a butterfly from the pages family, originating from the Philippines. Professionally naturalized under a black box frame ...
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2010s Belgian Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Horses and Dogs by Eerelman, 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
'Horses and Dogs' by O. Eerelman. With descriptive text, translated from the Dutch by Clara Bell. With 15 full page illustrations, frontispiece and numerous...
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Late 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Horses and Dogs by Eerelman, 1895
Horses and Dogs by Eerelman, 1895
$425 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Mid Century Modern Brass Pipe Holder By Carl Auböck, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in München, BY
Elegant midcentury brass pipe stand designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck, Austria circa 1950. The sculptural pipe stand is cast from solid brass. A great patina covers the bras...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Perfume burner / Incense burner - oriental ottoman - brass - 18th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ottoman brass incense burner with incised and openwork decoration. The domed lid is topped with a grip, it is decorated with openwork scrolls. The incense burner rests on a circular base with three feet The whole is in gilded brass. Turkey, Ottoman art, 18th century Burner diameter: 11 cm Very beautiful decorative object Can be used to burn incense or diffuse perfume.
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18th Century Turkish Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Antique Original Engraving of a Town Plan of Jerusalem, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Erster Abriss der Stadt Jerusalem wie sie Furnemblich zur Zeit des Hernn Christi beschaffen (..).' Spectacular town plan...
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Early 1700s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

David Bailey Sumo, Signed, Limited Edition Book with Marc Newson Stand
By TASCHEN, David Bailey, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The David Bailey SUMO. Over 300 of the greatest portraits of our time, printed big and bold. In 1965, portrait and fashion photographer David Bailey released his groundbreaking boo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Miniature Map of France and the Low Countries by Mallet, circa 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'France - Païs-Bas'. Miniature Map of France and the Low Countries. Published by A.M. Mallet, circa 1719. Frame included. We carefully pack our framed items to ...
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Early 18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s Item e7364 A great antler chandelier made from assembled deer antlers. The lamp has an electrified lamp socket with an antiqu...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn, Blown Glass

Red Backgammon
Located in Paris, FR
Backgammon Red with structure in solid wood and covered with genuine grained leather crocodile printed finish and with details in polished stainless steel. Backgammon including 1 d...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Red Backgammon
Red Backgammon
$21,969 / item
19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Barometer complete with clock signed F. Somalvico N ° 11 Brook Str. Holborn London datable between 1810 and 1820. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with cedar wood edges. Large silve...
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1810s British Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Golden Disco Ball 30 cm Mosaic Mirror, With Rotor, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Golden disco ball 30cm mosaic mirror, with rotor, 1980s Never used, intact and in perfect condition
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1980s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror

Bicycle Model Midcentury Design "Itera" Plastic for Volvo, Sweden
By Volvo
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the current period where the bicycle is undergoing major development and provides a sporty displacement is this very original green rare designed Volvo seventies bike a really collector's item. In response to the 1974 oil crisis, a small group of Swedish engineers obtained government funding to develop a bicycle completely composed of fiber-reinforced composite plastics (FRP). By 1980, the Itera Development Center AB was designing, producing, and marketing injection molded plastic bicycles to a seemingly interested market. The first bicycles were delivered in 1982, the problems with quality assurance and design began stacking up against the company.This bike is in a Vintage original condition. The Itera bicycle...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Brass sextant signed B. Cooke & Son Hull from the second half of the 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sextant signed B. Cooke & Son Hull, from the second half of the 19th century and housed in its original mahogany wood box with brass handle, hinges, and locking hooks, complete...
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1870s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chair from the late 1800s. This rare and solid oak Gothic Revival church chair has a beautiful patination and it is as stabile as the day it was...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Oak

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Peanut Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist peanut keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Gothic Hand-Carved Crucifix w. Polychrome Corpus, European Church Relic
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival hand-carved crucifix with original polychrome, 19th Century European ecclesiastical ART. An exquisite and spiritually moving 19th-century fine hand-carved oakwood cru...
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1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase A
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Gallery Milano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase A by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 8 / 12. ...
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1990s European Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage and antique ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the larger Santa Claus in red Coat seen in the first pic...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mercury Glass

Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage
By Ronson
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant "Queen Anne" table lighter from Ronson in silver metal from the mid-20th century. This lighter works on gas. This pretty lighter has an elongated, oval shape decorated with pearls and gadroons. The lighter has a flame adjustment dial Under the lighter is engraved the Ronson brand, as well as a label with the control number. Ronson Queen Anne was a very popular wick lighter...
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1940s English Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Shell Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist shell keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

United States, Canada & Mexico – 1857 North America Map
Located in Langweer, NL
North America Map – United States, Canada, Mexico 1857 This impressive antique print shows “Nord-America” meaning “North America,” published in 1857 by Justus Perthes in Gotha as pa...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the 'Westerkerk' Church in Amsterdam, Holland, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Wester-Kerk van binnen, naar 't Oosten, te zien. This print depicts a church interior in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This print originates from ' Amsterdam, ...
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18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Astonishing MayFlower Model Ship. Handmade. Made in England
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing MayFlower model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of history. Dimensio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Men's Leather - Covered Bicycle Tobacco and Green
By Bottega Conticelli
Located in Milan, IT
The frame of this eye-catching men's bicycle is covered in hand sewn leather, ensuring it will stand out and make a striking impression. Its high-qua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Table Lighter Bordeaux Ceramic and Brass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Table lighter in bordeaux ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The lighter is functioning and Barbi's engraved initials...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mercury Glass

Antique Painting of Holy Mary & Child after Nicolo Barabino in Oak Gothic Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Symbolic and meaningful work of religious art with original label on the back. Framed oil on wooden panel, Madonna and child, after Italian Nicolo Barabino (1833-1891). The original...
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1890s Italian Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak, Paint, Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Lid and bottom are covered in the same floral design reminiscent of a bouquet or floral ornament. Th...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Art deco gold ring Diamond and Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art deco 14K yellow gold ring Glass paste faux Sapphire cabochon in the center with synthetic diamonds condition very good Size 17.5 solid gold ring
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20th Century Dutch Art Deco Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativit...
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning chessboard in Pietra Dura marble produced in Italy in the mid 19th century. The chessboard is framed with a wooden frame. The chess pieces are made in metal and are probab...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case silver 925 , striped and oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver. Opening button and spring opening . Early 20th century Art Deco style. ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chess Game Set with Handmade Board Made of Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid An early 1920s Chinese or Vietnamese Export black lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard. The Chessboard measures 38x38cm overall with 4 cm squares. Each square chessboard has an inlaid decor of birds and trees. Included are 32 bakelite chess...
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1920s Asian Japonisme Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite, Wood

Stylish Art Deco Wall Crucifix Gilt Bronze Christ Corpus Mounted on a Oak Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful, fire gilt Art Deco era sculpture of Christ. Some crucifixes come with sculptures of Christ in terrible agony, but the face underneath the crown of thorns on this...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1960s, Stunning Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent condition. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Orange 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 your smartphone by 15/20 decibels! European Design Patent filed n. 005778529 Materials Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations). METHOD OF USE Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable. ECO-SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
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2010s Italian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

XIX Century English Mahogany Apothecary Set Cabinet Medicines J Hexam Chymist
Located in Milan, IT
English apothecary cabinet dated to the first half of the nineteenth century, mahogany box, brass handle and hinges and complete with key. The cabinet with a rectangular base is form...
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19th Century British Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Toot-a-Loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
By Panasonic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...
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1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

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...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Matt Black 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 your smartphone by 15/20 decibels! European Design Patent filed n. 005778529 Materials Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations). METHOD OF USE Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable. ECO-SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
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2010s Italian Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Broom pendant, necklace by Bent Gabriëlsen for Georg Jensen, Denmark 1960s
By Bent Gabrielsen, Georg Jensen
Located in Delft, NL
Broom pendant, necklace by Bent Gabriëlsen for Georg Jensen, Denmark 1960s A broom pendant with slightly hammered round shaped rods, hanging from eyelets. Fully hallmarked with the ...
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20th Century Danish Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Walking Stick with Roe Deer Horn
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Walking Stick in Hazel Measurements: H.91 cm - W. 24 cm Era: early 1900s Origin: Austria Wood: Hazel Description Antique walking stick, in hazel wood and deciduous roe dee...
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Early 1900s Austrian Rustic Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chestnut

Ireland Map – Provincial and County Divisions 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Ireland Map – Provincial and County Divisions 1851 This fine antique print shows Ireland titled simply “Ireland,” published in 1851 by Justus Perthes in Gotha as part of Adolf Stiel...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish vintage powder compact with mirror executed in gold plated metal and showcasing a front tiled with mother of pearl. Swiss made circa 1930-60. Measurements: D: 8 cm, H:dept:...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

GUCCI Golf Ball Case Bag by Adidas x GUCCI
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Limited Edition GUCCI x adidas golf ball case handbag or shoulder bag in green and white color ways, with removable and adjustable shoulder strap and push closure / made in Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Cigarette Case Art Deco style for Cartier USA in 1980s spring button Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartie...
Category

1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Wall Chart New York City Urban Map, USA 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A classical wall chart showing a map of the city of New York. published by Westermann and with English text. Used as teaching material in Swedish schools. colorful print on paper rei...
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1950s German Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Malachite & Carrara Marble Chess Board Early 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large and Rare Antique Malachite & Carrara Marble Chess Board Early 20th Century This is a wonderful antique Italian malachite and carrara marble chess board with complete chess piec...
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1920s French Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Radiofonografo Cubo Rr 126 Fo by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Third series of the famous Brionvega RR 126 FO cube. Produced in 1971 and fully restored has the following features: - perfect silk-screen printing and high-glo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Original Exhibition Catalog – 5 Grabats Més 1 Portada by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original Exhibition Catalog – 5 Grabats Més 1 Portada by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar, 1976 Artist: Joan Miró Exhibition: 5 Grabats Més 1 Portada – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona Year: 1976 La...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique 1683 Map of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean by Mallet
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 17th Century Map of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico by Mallet (1683) This exquisite 17th-century map by Mallet, titled "I. d'Hispaniola et P.to Rico," showcases the islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico with remarkable detail. Published in Paris in 1683 as part of Mallet's monumental "Description de l'Univers," this map is a prime example of historical cartography from the era. Map Features: - Detailed depiction of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico - Nearby islands: Inagua islands, Mayaguana, Île-à-Vache, Saona, and Mona - Three illustrated naval battles surrounding the islands - Hand-colored illustrations typical of the period - Published in Paris, 1683, as part of the "Description de l'Univers" - Engraved with artistic and geographic precision Collectors and enthusiasts of antique maps will appreciate the historical significance and artistic detail of this rare print. Although small, the map is perfect for framing and this map serves as a captivating piece of history, reflecting the maritime exploration and territorial knowledge of the late 17th century. The maker of the map is Allain Manesson Mallet, a notable 17th-century cartographer, military engineer, and author. Born in Paris in 1630, Mallet served in the French army and worked as a military engineer under Louis XIV. He later became a professor of mathematics and military architecture. Mallet is best known for his monumental work, "Description de l'Univers," published in Paris in 1683. This extensive publication is considered one of the greatest works of its kind in the 17th century, providing detailed descriptions and maps of various parts of the world. Mallet's maps are renowned for their artistic quality, intricate details, and the inclusion of illustrative elements such as ships, sea creatures, and topographical features. Mallet's contributions to cartography and his work in "Description de l'Univers" have left a lasting impact on the field, making his maps highly valued by collectors and historians. Keywords: - 17th-century map - Mallet map 1683 - Hispaniola map - Puerto Rico map - Antique Caribbean map...
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1830s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Sphere table cigarette lighter in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver and translucent fire enamel on guilloché, in a modern contemporary style. Piezoelectric mechanism. Dimensions d...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Antique Brass Butcher’s Balance Scale with Ox Head, Circa 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
A rare and visually commanding late 19th-century brass balance scale, attributed to J. Motk & Co., circa 1890. Likely of Portuguese or Central European origin, this exquisite scale w...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1792 Hand-Colored Plan of St. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1792 Hand-Colored Plan of St. Petersburg and Moscow Description: This rare 1792 map features detailed plans of two iconic Russian cities, St. Petersburg and Moscow. The upp...
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1790s Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Small round box with lid, made of blond tortoiseshell with 18K gold intaglio finishes. On the lid is written, in French, the phrase Gage d’amitié (as a sign of friendship). Inside, o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

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