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Item Ships From: Dallas
History of Muhlenberg County Kentucky by O.A. Rothert 1913
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare first edition and signed hardback copy of the History of Muhlenberg County by Otto A. Rothert from 1913.
This rare book is in super condition for its ...
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Early 20th Century American Country Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Rush, Beech
19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Sacrament cabinet was artfully sculpted from solid oak and fruitwood to create a remarkable religious artifact designed to be appreciated throughout the ages! The trapezoidal form of the casework is in keeping with the Gothic style, which historians concur originated in the Cathedral of St. Denis during the middle of the 12th century. Boldly molded crown follows the complex contours and overlooks the case below which features a single door flanked by cornerposts that feature pilasters facing front as well as the sides, with recessed arched panels topped with recessed circular frames above filled with carved rosettes highlighted in gold. The arched recesses facing the front are also filled with carved floral and wheat motifs also highlighted in gold, representing the Bread of Life. The door panel, however, steals the show, with a gloriously carved relief work depicting both wheat and fully laden grapevines adding the significance of the Blood of Christ...
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Fruitwood, Oak
Pair of Circa 1800 Giltwood Angels from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1800, this pair of giltwood angels is depicted in a double genuflection, or kneeling, stance. Both angels are completely gil...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$3,200 / set
Sketches of North Carolina by Rev WH Foote
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a rare book, namely, Sketches of North Carolina by Rev WH Foote.
Titled: “Sketches of North Carolina, Historical and Biographical, Illustrative of the principles of a p...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
17th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome and Painted Bust of Christ on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement on your mantel, enfilade or tabletop with this antique "Haute Epoque" carved santo figure. Created in Spain, circa 1680, the bust is set ...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso, Walnut
Oil on Tin Retablo Our Lady Refugio of Sinners or Madonna and Child
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on tin retablo nuetra señora del refugio ( Mary Refuge of Sinners ) or madonna and child, She is crowned and is holding baby christ, who is also crowned she is wearing blue and o...
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19th Century Mexican Baroque Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Tin
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed.
Each reliquary has...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair of Tall and Decorative Wood and Iron Halberds, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Halberds are weapons often used in Europe during the Middle Ages; in modern times, ceremonial versions such as this pair are used by the Swiss Guard at the Vatican. Our tall and deco...
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Early 1900s European Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Pair of Astrolabes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique brass astrolabes with iron brackets
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19th Century Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$3,850 / set
Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs Grosset & Dunlap 1st Edition.
Mixed edition...
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Metropolitan 1929 1st Edition.
Octavo, pp. [1-6] [1-2] 3-313 [314: blank], i...
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Son of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. The Return of Tarzan First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs Grosset & Dunlap 1st Edition.
Very good +, squa...
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or office with this set of large antique books. Dated from 1727 to 1748, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, these important leather bound books features the following:
French book titled Remarques Critiques sur le Dictionnaire de Bayle, "Première Partie: A-F," published in 1748. The book was printed in Paris by Hyppolite-Louis Guerin and in Dijon by Hermil-Andrea. It includes decorative typography and a royal privilege.
1- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, published in 1727 in The Hague (La Haye). The book is the third volume of Bayle’s works, focused on historical and critical topics. It was printed by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, with a decorative vignette illustration. It bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland.
2- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Quatrième), published in 1731. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland.
3- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Troisieme), published in 1727. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland.
4- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the second volume (Tome Second), published in 1727. The page highlights Bayle's work on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. Printed in The Hague (La Haye) by several publishers including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, it features a detailed vignette of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, along with scholarly and architectural motifs. The publication is authorized by the States of Holland and West-Friesland.
5- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 in Amsterdam by the Compagnie des Libraires. It is the fifth volume (Tome Cinquième), covering entries S-Z. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes the biography of the author by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page features an illustrative vignette depicting a classical figure, possibly representing history or wisdom, teaching young students.
6- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the third volume (Tome Troisième), covering entries G-L. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an illustration of a classical figure seated with children, symbolizing education or wisdom, surrounded by books. The publication includes the privilege of the publisher.
7- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the second volume (Tome Second), covering entries B-F. The edition has been revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an engraved vignette of a seated classical figure, symbolizing knowledge or wisdom, teaching children with books...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Tarzan and the Lion Man by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1st Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book Tarzan and the Lion Man by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1st Edition.
An attractive first edition/first printing, gray decorated cloth with black letterin...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae Et Panegyricus, 1712
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very rare and ‘old’ antiquarian book, C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae et Panegyricus dated 1712.
Published by Johannus Minellii in 1712.
Covered and bound in v...
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Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Mid-Century Italian Terracotta Madonna & Child Sculpture by S. Melani for Arnova
Located in Dallas, TX
Embodying grace and quiet devotion, this finely modeled terracotta sculpture of the Madonna and Child was crafted in Italy circa 1950. Designed by S. Melani and produced by Arnova, a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Flute Floor Lamp, Light Grey, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flute Floor Lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Flute art deco floor lamp is a statement lighting piece that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Large Silver Crown from Peru
Located in Dallas, TX
A large vintage silver crown. From Peru with silver stamped maker's mark and silver 925. Interior circle is six inches in diameter.
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1980s Peruvian Vintage Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Polished Iron Garden Crucifix Cross with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique cross was crafted in France, circa 1870. The large iron crucifix rests on an oval base, and features our Lord nailed on the cross and is decorated with vine a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV barometer was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1960. Square in shape, the wall piece features the original hand painte...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
17th Century French Carved Bleached Ebony Plaque "The Conversion of Saint Paul"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this intricately antique panel. Crafted of ebony wood in France circa 1680, the plaque depicts the dramatic biblical scene of "The Conversion of Saint Paul on th...
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ebony
Mid-Century Studio Craft Chess Set in Brazilian Rosewood & Philippine Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking hand-turned chess set, crafted in the 1960s by an unknown artisan, embodies the refined geometry and natural elegance of mid-century studio craft design. Meticulously s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Gilded Italian Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
Monstrance gilded with bishops, bird, lamb and cross. Gilded base with angels is 10” x 7.5”. Circa 1780-1810, Italian.
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1780s Italian Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Baby Jesus with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique baby Jesus figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving feature its original polychrome finish for a luxurio...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Silvered Pewter Holy Water Stoup with Virgin Mary Jesus & John
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a chapel or entry with this early 20th-century French holy water stoup. Resting on a black marble plaque, the religious stoup features a finely detailed pewter relief portraying the Virgin Mary tenderly holding Baby Jesus, with John the Baptist kneeling beside them. The figures are rendered with exquisite detail, showcasing delicate facial expressions and intricate drapery. The dark, shield-shaped marble base adds a solemn, elegant contrast to the silvery pewter figures...
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Early 20th Century French Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Pewter
Antique Napoleon III Parisian Giltwood Barometer, "Bodeur a Paris", Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III style, sometimes referred to as The Second Empire style, was greatly influenced by the Neoclassical aspects of the Louis XVI period. This giltwood barometer from Paris w...
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1830s French Napoleon III Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Rush, Beech
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rush, Beech
Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic tribal shaman’s medical bag, known as a Bilum bag, originates from Papua New Guinea and dates back to circa 1900. Traditionally used by shamans for carrying medicinal ...
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Early 1900s Papua New Guinean Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Rope
19th Century French Signed Cow Bell with Original Leather Collar & Bronze Buckle
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring the French countryside into your home with this beautiful, patinated metal antique bell from the Alps mountains of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the rustic bell is signed MLD Ch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Reliquary Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a shelf with this beautiful antique gilt "Reliquaire" mirror. (Reliquary in English). Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the religious item stands on a tripod base endi...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this elegant, antique barometer with attached thermometer. Crafted in Paris, France, circa 1760 and hexagonal in shape, the scientific instrument features its or...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
Fabulous Bronze Dore Italian Crown With Jewels
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous and unusual bronze dore crown with a variety of colored stones. From Italy, circa 1820.
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1820s Italian Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
18th Century Carved & Painted Symbolic Christian Plaque
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century carved & painted symbolic Christian plaque will make a unique and special addition to your devotional display! Hand-carved from fruitwood around the time of the founding...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Bronze and Cloisonne Wall Barometer and Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Accessorize an office or study with this elegant antique barometer. Crafted in France circa 1850, the scientific instrument with hunt motifs throughout, features deer, bird and a let...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Antique Carved and Painted Statue of St. Florian, Austria, circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was a the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps, and the town of Linz, Austria. He served in the Roman army and part of his duties included organizing fire fighting brigades. He was secretly a Christian and became famous for miraculously saving a town from being destroyed by fire; after he prayed and threw a single bucket of water on the blaze, it was extinguished.
This beautifully carved and painted statue dates to approximately the end of the 1600s or early 1700s. It clearly depicts St. Florian with a bucket in hand and a flag in the other. At his feet, is a miniature building...
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Early 18th Century Austrian Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood
Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1900, the tulip wood case...
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Early 20th Century French Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tulipwood
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers are an interesting design, with timeless styling that dates back almost a thousand years, yet wi...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Miniature 18th Century Italian Cabinet With Semi Precious Stones
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian carved wood and metal cabinet with semi precious stones. Two doors open into drawers with semi precious stones mounted on each drawer. Circa 1780-1820.
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1790s Italian Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "Sixth Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the 6th station of the cross " Vero...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Collection of Lava Unmounted Cameo Grouping
Located in Dallas, TX
A cameo grouping of three identical women with different headwear carved into three colors, one metal cameo, and one cameo of a woman with tiara, facing le...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lava
19th C. French Miniature Marble Top Commode with Three Drawers and Ormulu Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Delightfully scaled and finely constructed, this 19th-century French miniature commode replicates the proportions and elegance of a Louis XV-style chest in charming miniature form. C...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
19th C. French Two-Tone Bronze Virgin Mary Wall Medallion with Gilt Ribbon Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined devotional medallion was cast in France circa 1870 and features a finely sculpted profile of the Virgin Mary in patinated bronze. Her serene visage is framed by a gilt h...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917
Located in Dallas, TX
Take a piece of history into your home with these authentic English bombshells from the First World War (WWI 1914-1918). Made of brass, the impressive pieces of artillery are round i...
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Early 20th Century English Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Large Civil War Era Bronze and Tin Pitcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous historic treasure of times past, namely, a 19th century large Civil War Era bronze and tin pitcher.
From circa 1850, this is an American frontier piece.
I...
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of the Virgin Mary in Prayer
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France circa 1960, this elegant mid-century bronze sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary in quiet devotion, hands pressed in prayer and eyes gently lowered. The stylized, elongat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rare Scottish Horn Snuff Mill
Located in Dallas, TX
A very rare Scottish snuff mull with carved water buffalo with ears and eyes. At the opposite end a silver thistle with opening for snuff. Circa 1...
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1820s Scottish Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
18th Century French Carved Walnut Statue of Jesus Christ
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Christ statue was hand carved in France, circa 1780. Standing on a octagonal integral base, the sculpture depicts our Lord...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Framed Repousse Silverplated on Copper "The Last Supper"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this antique frame depicting "The Last Supper". Hand crafted in Spain circa 1880, and built with silverplated on copper, the detailed relief work showcases Chris...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Rare Lynn Bogue Hunt Engraving of Ducks Unlimited, 1940
By Lynn Bogue Hunt
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a Rare Lynn Bogue Hunt engraving of ducks unlimited 1940.
This piece cam from a wealthy estate in Dallas, TX with the mansion being built...
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Mid-20th Century American Sporting Art Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an EXTREMELY UNIQUE and RARE 19C British Tunbridgeware Hair Pin/Bobbin or Slide.
This slide is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before, it is a VERY RARE survivor.
From circa 1860 – 80 and made in Tunbridge Wells, England.
Made of walnut with gorgeous marquetry inlay on the entirety of the front with classic Tunbridgeware micro-mosaic all over the front. The rear is walnut.
The marquetry inlay appears to be various different woods, namely, maple, walnut and satinwood.
Would have been worn in a Lady’s hair bun with the micro-mosaic facing forward.
This would have belonged to a VERY ELEGANT LADY in the mid to late 19th Century.
Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically in the form of boxes, that is characteristic of Tonbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The decoration typically consists of a mosaic of many very small pieces of different coloured woods that form a pictorial vignette. Shaped rods and slivers of wood were first carefully glued together, then cut into many thin slices of identical pictorial veneer with a fine saw. Elaborately striped and feathered bandings for framing were pre-formed in a similar fashion.
There is a collection of Tunbridge ware in the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery in Tunbridge Wells.
The famous makers of Tunbridge ware were in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent; their most notable work was from circa 1830-1900.
Early makers of Tunbridge ware, in Tunbridge Wells in the mid-18th century, were the Burrows family, and Fenner and Co. In the 19th century, around 1830, James Burrows invented a technique of creating mosaics from wooden tesserae. Henry Hollamby, apprenticed to the Burrows family, set up on his own in 1842 and became an important manufacturer of Tunbridge ware, employing about 40 people.
Edmund Nye (1797–1863) and his father took over the Fenner company when William Fenner retired in 1840, after 30 years in partnership with him. Thomas Barton (1819–1903), previously apprenticed at the Wise factory, joined the Nyes in 1836, and worked as Nye’s designer; he took over the business in 1863 and continued there until his death.
In Tonbridge (near to Tunbridge Wells), George Wise (1703–1779) is known to have had a business in 1746. It continued with his son Thomas, and Thomas’s nephew George (1779–1869), who took over in 1806. In its early years the company made articles such as workboxes and tea caddies with prints of popular views; later items had pictures created from mosaics. Their workshop in Tonbridge, Wise’s Tunbridge Ware Manufactory, was next to the Big Bridge over the Medway; the building was demolished in 1886 to widen the approach to the bridge.
Tunbridge ware became popular with visitors to the spa town of Tunbridge Wells, who bought them as souvenirs and gifts. Articles included cribbage boards, paperweights, writing slopes, snuffboxes and glove boxes.
At the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tunbridge ware by Edmund Nye, Robert Russell and Henry Hollamby was shown; Edmund Nye received a commendation from the judges for his work. He exhibited a table depicting a mosaic of a ship at sea; 110,800 tesserae were used in making the picture.
The manufacturers of Tunbridge ware were cottage industries, and they were no more than nine in Tunbridge Wells and one in Tonbridge. The number declined in the 1880s; competent craftsmen were hard to find, and public tastes changed. After the death of Thomas Barton in 1903 the only surviving firm was Boyce, Brown and Kemp, which closed in 1927.
Marquetry was an old technique which was continued by Nye and Barton to create images such as birds or butterflies.
‘Green Oak’ as caused by the fungus Chlorociboria aeruginascens.
Stickware and half-square mosaic was invented by James Burrows in about 1830: a bunch of wooden sticks of different colours, each having triangular or diamond-shaped cross section, were tightly glued together; in the case of stickware, the resulting block was dried, then turned to form an article such as the base of a pincushion. For half-square mosaic, thin slices were taken from the composite block, and applied to a surface.
Tesselated mosaic, was a development by James Burrows of half-square mosaic; it was adopted by George Wise and Edmund Nye. Minute tesserae were used to form a wide variety of geometric and pictorial designs.
Many sorts of wood were used for the various colours; about 40 were in regular use. Only natural colors were used; green was provided by “green oak”, produced by the action of fungus on fallen oak. Designs for articles were often taken from designs of Berlin wool work.
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Italian Gilt Reliquary Box
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18th century Italian gilded reliquary box is made to contain a personal relic or shine. It has brackets for wall mounting. The front of the door has...
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18th Century Italian Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Chair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 in the matter of Michael Thonet, and made of bentwood, the baby chair...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Silver Crown with Colored Jewels
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage Peruvian silver crown with three colored crystals in green, red and pink. Peru marked silver. The interior for head is 3" diameter.
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Late 20th Century Peruvian Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely giltwood barometer and thermometer was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period in Paris, France. During the late 1700’s, barometers were typically only owned by wealthy families. Over time, barometers began to be viewed as works of art and could be found in middle class homes throughout Europe.
The highly detailed crown of our apparatus depicts a footed vase bursting with a floral display. The garland trails down in an arch shape until it reaches an angular platform adorned with molding and vertical fluting. The flowered swag continues behind the platform, transitioning into a pair of gadrooned leaves. Each gadrooned leaf terminates in a husked cornucopia overflowing with laurel leaves. A large circular barometer dial is positioned in between the cornucopias.
Under the barometer is a looping lambrequin that borders the top half of the thermometer. A pair of gadrooned leaves runs behind and through the lambrequin, flanking the lower half of the thermometer. A fluted base beneath the thermometer sits in a gadrooned cup.
The detail of the carvings on this late 18th century Parisian...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Iron
Italian Gilt Carved Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This short Italian stand is gilded in gold and was made sometime in the early 19th century. The 4 supports were carved in a serpentine form with a leaf on each one. It has something ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood, Giltwood
French Miniature Louis Lvi Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
French miniature Louis LVI style secretary with fall front opening and bronze doré
Mounts. Circa 1840.
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1840s French Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Patinated Copper Rooster Weather Vane with Cardinal Points
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique weather vane was created in Normandy, France, circa 1860. The traditional copper sculpture features a classic swivel French c...
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Dallas - Collectibles and Curiosities
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Copper
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