Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Item Ships From: Europe
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20th Century Wood Faux Porfido Obelisk
Located in Madrid, ES
Wood neoclassical obelisk, faux porfido (repainted).
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Oak Yacht Tiller Mounted on Two Deck Planks
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Oak yacht tiller mounted on two deck planks from the author Arthur Ransome's 1931 Hilliard built yacht 'Nancy Blackett'.
The tiller is from author Arthur Ransome's yacht 'Nancy Bl...
Category
1930s English Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Religious Print 'No. 21' The Son of the Widow of Naïm, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Le Fils de la Veuve de Naïm.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Son of the Widow of Naïm.’
This print ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Piedmonte and Savoie 'Italy' by N. Visscher, circa 1683
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Regiae Celsitudinis Sabaudicae Status consistens in Sabaudiae ac Montisferrati Ducatus, Pedemontii Principatum (..). This map originates from 'Atlas Minor Sive Ge...
Category
Late 17th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Kiss the Blood Off My Hands / Le Sans Peur" Original Belgium Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Belgium movie poster for Norman Foster's 1948 film Noir starring Jane Fontaine, Burt Lancaster.
The art work on this poster is unique to...
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
"Cry of the City" Original American Lobby Cards
Located in London, GB
Original American set of eight lobby cards for Robert Siodmak's 1948 film Noir staring Victor Mature, Richard Conte.
Category
1940s American Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Black Angel
Located in London, GB
Original US movie poster for Roy William Neill's, 1946 Film Noir starring Dan Duryea, June Vincent, Peter Lorre.
Category
1940s American Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful mid-19th century mahogany childs size Wellington
chest of five long drawers with locking pilaster raised on
original plinth base.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Antique Georgian Satinwood Precision Barometer
Located in Devon, GB
A rare late 18th century George III period antique cross-banded satinwood wheel barometer. The nine inch circular silvered and engraved main scale has...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Satinwood
"Carry on Screaming" Original British Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British movie poster for the 1966 comedy starring Harry H Corbett, Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey.
Category
1960s British Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Contacts - William Klein - First Edition, Contrasto, 2008
By William Klein
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Contrasto, Rome, 2008.
Traditionally, a contact sheet has been a working document, annotated for edits and decision making, and seldom displayed, but as ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rarity 19th Century Josef Florenz Wien Massage Armchair Born Operated Steam
By Josef Florenz
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A rarity 19th century Josef Florenz Wien massage armchair. This armchair was born operated with steam and subsequently powered electrically.
Walnut structure, cast iron legs, carryi...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Wooden Folk Art Huge Hand Carved Figure Saint Florian, 18th Century, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This huge hand-carved figure shows the protector and patron against fire, Saint Florian.
St. Florian is dressed like a roman soldier and his attribute is a water bucket.
The figure w...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Elm Tiller from the Brixam Fishing Trawler 'Provident'
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large elm tiller with a bronze helm and turned finial from the Brixham fishing trawler 'Provident', 1924
Provident details:
Builder: J Sander...
Category
1920s English Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Giltwood Niche. Rococo, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Hornacina formed by a back decorated with molding and a support for a sculpture decorated with a masque and vegetal motifs and topped by a split pediment with a central motif worked ...
Category
18th Century European Rococo Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Moss Harris & Sons Catalogue and Index of Old Furniture in Three Volumes
Located in London, GB
A rare set in three volumes of Moss Harris and Sons Catalogue & Sons; Index of Old Furniture and Works of Decorative Arts. From late 16th century-early...
Category
1930s English Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
14-Karat Gold Brooch with Three Garnets, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lady's brooch made in 14-karat gold formed by a base shape arranged in a knot, leaving waves in the outer profile, with the surface decorated with fine vegetal forms of leaves and fl...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Sam Haskins, Photo Graphics, 1980
By Sam Haskins
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by RotoVision SA, 1980
Known for his narrative based photographic studies of the female form, this dream-like book collects together many of Haskins graph...
Category
1980s British Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Map of Friesland ‘The Netherlands’ by N. Visscher, circa 1670
By Nicolaes Visscher II
Located in Langweer, NL
This large copper engraved map details the coastline of Friesland and Terschelling. At east is a part of Groningen. The main cities are colored in red. The very decorative cartouches...
Category
Late 17th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Boogie Man Will Get You / Le Chateu Des Loufoques Belgian Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian movie poster for the 1942 Horror, comedy starring Boris Karloff, Peter Lotte and directed by Lew Landers the Barefoot Contessa st...
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Avec Le Sourire / with a Smile
By Jean-Adrien Mercier
Located in London, GB
Original French movie poster for Avec le Sourire / with a smile, 1936
staring Maurice Chevalier. The wonderful art work is by Jean-Adrien Mercier (1899-1995) one of Frances most res...
Category
1930s French Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
UAM Union des Artistes Modernes Petits Meubles de Grands Noms (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a very scarce and beautiful catalogue of an exhibition which took place in October and November 1994 at Galerie de Vos. The UAM (The French Union of Modern Artists) was a movement made up of French Decorative Artists which flourished in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. The members were some of the great names of the 20th century's designers and decorators and included - Rose Adler, Pierre Chareau, Eileen Gray, Rene Herbst, Francis Jourdain, Le Corbusier & Jenneret, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Gustave...
Category
20th Century Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Area Around Venice in Italy by H. Hondius, circa 1606
By Gerard Mercator, Jodocus Hondius
Located in Langweer, NL
Attractive and early map of the area around Venice, Italy. With South-Tirol in the North, areas of Krain (Slovenia), Croatia, Ferrara, Modena and Piacenza. In the east with areas aro...
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Billiard or Snooker, Pool Engraved Glass Panel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Late Victorian engraved glass panel depicting a game of snooker in progress. It is reputed the players are Queen Victoria, John Bull, Punch and Gl...
Category
Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
18kts Gold Broock in Losange with Garnet Cabochon
Located in Madrid, ES
18-karat gold clasp in losange with garnet cabochon.
Rhomboid brooch decorated with vegetal elements and gold pearls in a particular arrangement of hollows inspired by veneras, with...
Category
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Greek Orthodox carved wood and silver cross
Located in London, GB
Antique Greek Orthodox carved wood and silver cross
Greek, 18th Century
Height 18.5cm, width 8.5cm, depth 6.5cm
This superb piece is a Greek Orthodox cross...
Category
18th Century Greek Gothic Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Silver
"The Young Philadelphians / Ce Monde A Part", Original French Movie Poster
By Jean Mascii
Located in London, GB
Original French movie poster for Vincent Sherman's 1959 drama starring Paul Newman, Barbara Rush.
The art work is by the acclaimed French poster designer Jean Mascii (1926-2003) and...
Category
1950s French Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
"English Style" Mary Gilliatt & Michael Boys, 1967
By Michael Boys, Mary Gilliatt
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by The Bodley Head, London, 1967
‘English Style’, a survey of domestic decoration between the years 1951 and 1967, compiled by one of the world’s leading design and interior journalists, Mary Gilliatt. The book showcases the homes of many prominent designers and socialites, from Terence Conran, Robin and Lucienne Day...
Category
1960s British Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Miniature Ash Back Kitchen Chair 19th Century Apprentice Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century miniature beech and ash hoop back kitchen chair
A delightful piece, this chair it may be tiny but it has the most wonderful look, a great patina and charm.
The chair...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ash
VeryRare Antique Map of Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands, by P. Bast, 1603
By P. Bast
Located in Langweer, NL
Very rare plan of Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands. With several cartouches and coat of arms. With a legend and compass rose at bottom right. Made by 'Pieter Bast' after the su...
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Das Polstermobel by Von Adolf Schneck (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
An original first edition from 1933, a soft cover book which is in good condition, with the original dust jacket (though this is not in good condition). 89 pages with a total of 267 ...
Category
20th Century Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Leather and Jute Therapeutic Toy Seal by Renate Muller
Located in Berlin, BE
Very rare therapeutic toys Seal in natural jute with colored leather out of the 1970s in excellent collectors condition. The toy is designed by Renate Müller and handmade. The Renate Müller toys...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jute, Leather
Lauro Malusi Table Lamp and Sculpture Olive Tree
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Table lamp and sculpture belonging to the famous Italian cellist.
Measures in cm: Statue cm 40 Lamp cm 82 Basis cm 18 x 18
Notes
Giovanni Lauro Malusi was born in Cervia on Ju...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Olive
Large Old Polychrome Painted Metal Model of a Lorry
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large model of a lorry made in the second quarter of the 20th century. The cab is red, the body and flatbed maroon, above four spoked wheels. After an American Brockway truck.
...
Category
1920s European Industrial Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Map of Germany by J.B. Elwe, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Germanie vulgo Duitschland (..)'. Decorative map of Germany with Silesia, Bohemia , Netherlands, Belgium, Elzas, Switzerland, Tyrol and Austria. With two cartouch...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Antique Georgian Mahogany Wheel Barometer by E. Bates of Kettering
Located in Devon, GB
A late Georgian mahogany wheel barometer with satinwood marquetry inlay by Bates of Kettering.
The mahogany case has satinwood stringing and marquetry shell...
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Scottish Regency Verre Églomisé Barometer by John Russell of Falkirk
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and extremely rare early 19th Century Regency period wheel barometer by John Russell of Falkirk, barometer maker to the Prince Regent. This e...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Bust of a Spanish Knight, Hand Carved with Original Gesso and Paint
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden bust of a knight.
A wonderful armored knight carved from lime wood. The knight is well carved with the face (with moustache) looking out of the ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Pine Valley - Robert Adams - Signed 1st Edition, Nazraeli Press, 2005
By Robert Adams 1
Located in London, GB
Signed First Edition, limited to 1000 copies, published by Nazraeli Press, 2005. Signed at Title Page by Robert Adams.
“The Valley is located next to Oregon’s high desert. Most of t...
Category
Early 2000s American Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Leather and Wood Vaulting Horse from the 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Leather and wood vaulting horse from the 1930s.
This adjustable vaulting horse was made in the 1930s in former Czechoslovakia.
The thick cowhide leather has a nice patina. Very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Jean Marcel – the History of Surrealist Painting, 1960
By Marcel Jean
Located in London, GB
First UK edition, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1960.
The History of Surrealist Painting beautifully records the amazing creative burst in which some of the most inspired artists of the day including Max Ernst, Jean Arp, Miro, Dali, Man Ray and Yves Tanguy constructed their work. Neglecting no technique whether collage, fumage, grattage, rayograms, decalcomania, objets trouves or exquisite corpses.
Category
Late 20th Century British Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
The Chinese Pavilion at Drottningholm (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The Chinese Pavilion at Drottningholm is one of the most remarkable "chinoiseries" anywhere in the North of Europe-not because of its size and the splendour of its collections, but b...
Category
18th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Six Large Brass Candleholders and a Crucifix, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six large brass and tôle peinte candlesticks from a church, plus a crucifix.
Dimensions provided below are for the candlesticks.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century Golden Oak Hall Chairs, from Cawston Hall Livery Room
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century golden oak hall chairs, from Cawston Hall Livery Room.
These are a delightful hall chairs, the superbly carved backs are...
Category
Early 1800s English William IV Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Danish 19th Century Faience Money Bank In The Shape Of A Clogs
Located in Copenhagen, K
Danish 19th Century Faience Money Bank In The Shape Of A Clogs
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Mahogany and Oak Propeller from the Engine of a 1919 Avro 504 Airplane
Located in London, GB
A historic propeller from the Le Rhone Rotary engine of an Avro 504 airplane. This fine early, large laminated, mahogany and oak propeller, made circa 19...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century, Little Bicycle Made of Solid Wood with Metal Wheels
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century, little bicycle made of solid wood with pedals, adjustable seat and stable front part.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
French Eglomise Barometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine decorative french eglomise barometer.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Andre Arbus by Georges Waldemar (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is an extremely rare limited edition work about Andre Arbus, who was one of the most important French Art Deco and modernist Architects, Designers and Furniture makers, publishe...
Category
20th Century Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Collection of 15 'Bottletop' Dolls, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Unusual collection of 15 'Bottletop' dolls. Although we purchased these dolls in France, we believe they originated in America.
Category
1960s American Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Interieurs D'Aujourd'hui (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a herd covered folio with silvered lettering and the original pink ribbon ties. Dating from 1928 there is a 4 page introduction (French text) plus 40 loose plates which show ...
Category
1920s Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Roman Plaquette with Faustina and Antoninus Pius
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice roman plaquette with inscription on it. The inscription says something with Diva Faustina and Antoninus. So it must be in reference or to coin...
Category
19th Century European Greco Roman Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Bull Meerschaum Pipehead with its Box
By F. Edwards, Glasshouse, Regent Street
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful meerschaum bull pipehead in its own box from F. Edwards, Glasshouse, in Regent Street, London.
Category
19th Century British Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Early 19th Century English Model of a House with Cork and Shell
Located in London, GB
A most unusual model of a Detached House
The façade constructed of wine corks, with a grotto shell front garden.
circa 1830.
Category
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Cork
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes
By E. Gleizes Paris
Located in London, GB
Gilt-bronze and Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer set by Gleizes
French, 19th Century
Height 115cm, width 30cm, depth 7cm
In the Louis XV style, t...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Superb Model Steam Engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a mid 19th century model steam engine with boiler and a circular saw.
Category
19th Century English Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Arizona Fossilised Wood Slice
Located in London, GB
This Arizona wood boasts rich colouration as a result of minerals entering the 235 million year-long fossilisation process. The polished wood is smooth and extremely durable. The pie...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal
People's Republic of China Porcelain Group, circa 1965
Located in Paris, FR
Porcelain group of the Chinese revolution, representing a soldier and peasant allies to the future.
The inscription in Chinese means "army and peo...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
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