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Item Ships From: Europe
Carlos Nadal Works on Paper and an English Perspective (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Nadal was born in Paris in 1917 and moved to Barcelona in 1921, where he lived off and on for the rest of his life. His career spanned some seventy years and was shaped in his early ...
Category
20th Century Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair Of Vintage Decorative Prayer Figures, Bronze Thai Deity, Bookends, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative prayer figures. An Oriental, gilt bronze cast iron statue of two kneeling Thai deities, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Appealin...
Category
1940s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Reindeer Antler Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Reindeer Antler Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Item e7354
A great antique reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) trophy on a wooden panel wit...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely toy clown
A bell rings when it rocks
Hand painted papier mache.
Marked " foreign ". Most likely by Schoenhut, Germany
Good condition / condition commensurate with the age ...
Category
1920s German Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Original Antique Map of Europe, Arrowsmith, 1820
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Europe
Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith.
Copper-plate engraving.
Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820
...
Category
1820s English Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1902 The Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Located in Bath, GB
A striking limited edition set of the collected works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a beautiful and illustrated set.
A limited edition. The 'Author's Edition' limited to one-thousand s...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Franco Albini Radio In Cristallo For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Radio In Cristallo For Cassina
LIMITED EDITION OF 5 PIECES HAND WIRED
A radio at the forefront of modern Italian design, developed from a canny intuition to put the ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lacquer
$20,095 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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 15.55 in in height x Ø 10...
Category
1790s French Other Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century half mode of steam ship New York
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century half model of the steam ship "New York", originally called "City of New York", British built for the Inman line launched on the 15th March 1888. Cir...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Wind Tunnel Model of a Douglas Destroyer Made by NACA/NASA in 1942
Located in London, GB
A very rare World War II 1/5 scale wind tunnel development model of a Douglas "Destroyer" XSB2D-1 torpedo and dive bomber, circa 1942.
The model was made ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 228 mm x 159 mm. There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the p...
Category
1820s Edo Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$270 Sale Price
71% Off
Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Candy Container Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Very characterful representation and expressive in its appearance. Velvet dust cover as clothing. Was probably a candy container, but the...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser, USA, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century.
This vintage object was realized by Tarco Company and it was used as a real peanut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
'To Kill a Mockingbird' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Romanian, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce original poster for the first Romanian release of the 1962 American film adaptation of Harper Lee's 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' which addressed themes of racism and injustice in the Deep South. Gregory Peck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Alabama lawyer Atticus Finch, while his ten-year-old co-star Mary Badham was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for her role as daughter Scout. Robert Duvall made his big screen debut as the misunderstood recluse Boo Radley...
Category
1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
French 19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Four Doors Miniature Chest
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely French late 19th century walnut miniature chest is ornately hand carved with the typical Coastal France, probably Breton, geometrical patterns inlays and charming hand-tu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Nutwood, Walnut
1980s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original gorgeous playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of Dal Negro cards. The box is signed on the botto...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$1,040 Sale Price
38% Off
Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 51cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden drawer. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the produc...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$289 Sale Price
81% Off
Hand Carved Wood Dog Head Estate Pipe, Antique Brienz Black Forest
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Estate pipe hand carved wood Dog head pipe. Good used condition. Some minor surface wear. See pictures for details. An all original item to display in your man cave. super...
Category
Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel architect or cartographer's instrument set by Riefler of Munich, dating ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Nickel
Dr. No
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese press sheet poster designed for the films 1972 re-release. Dr. No starring Sean Connery is the first James Bond film. Based on the 1958 novel of the same name by I...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$548
1584 Abraham Ortelius Map of Lower Burgundy, France
Located in Langweer, NL
1584 Abraham Ortelius Map of Lower Burgundy, France
Description of the Map:
This antique map by Abraham Ortelius, titled "Bvrgvndiae Inferioris Qvae Dvcatvs Nomine Censetur Des," w...
Category
16th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,207 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage, Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, Der Sprung
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ski photography.
'Der Sprung'', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Black & white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge. Prior to being a recreational activity skiing was purely a means of travelling from A to B through the snow, it only started to become the sport it is today in the mid-1800s. The price displayed is for the mounted photo only.
Image size 40cm x 25.5cm = 15 ½" X 10".
The alpine photograph...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Sporting Art Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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 Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Mid Century Brutalist cast metal Crucifix
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century solid metal Brutalist crucifix. Appears to be either brass or brass effect. Name on rear: Frick Angela (assumed to be creator or owner o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Brutalist Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$217 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique English Walking Stick
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique English walking stick with silver handle and mother of pearl, from late nineteenth or early twentieth century. The city stamps and the date are not well legible: may be Birmi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Art nouveau green and golden color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1910s. A nice addition for your Christmas decoration. It holds a stem up...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century Infants Coffin Casket, Carved Wood, Etched Glass, Memento Mori
Located in Lowestoft, GB
For sale a very rare early 19th century infants coffin carrier, this would of been housed on a horse and cart hearse. The casket has a decorative wrought...
Category
Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
1750 Map of the Holy Land: The Land of Canaan and the Twelve Tribes
Located in Langweer, NL
Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise
Cartographer: Le St. Robert
Date of Publication: 1750
This exquisite 18th-century map, 'Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise', w...
Category
1750s Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Stunning Nuremberg Gingerbread Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing and rare round shaped box, hand crafted in cardboard dating from the 1910s or older. The top of the box shows i view of the Nuremberg Castle in 3d optic.
This antique box is ...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
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 Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Chinese sedan chair, China, late 19th century.
This colorful and extraordinary decorated antique sedan or wedding chair from China is r...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Barcelona Olympic Football Mascot Cobi (1992) by Javier Mariscal
By Javier Mariscal
Located in London, GB
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, from 25 July to 9 August 1992. Commonly referred to as Barcelona '92, these games were notable for being the last Summer and Winter Olympics to be held in the same year, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided thereafter to alternate the events in separate even-numbered years, starting in 1994. This was a pivotal moment in Olympic history, as the Barcelona Games marked the first Summer Olympics held in the post-Cold War era and were free from the boycotts that had plagued previous events, a situation not seen since the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Barcelona '92 is widely regarded as one of the most successful Olympic Games, contributing significantly to the modernization and global image of the city. It was also a Games of many firsts: the debut of the "Dream Team" in basketball, which featured NBA players like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, and the reintegration of South Africa into the international sports community after a 32-year ban due to apartheid. The participation of a unified German team following the reunification of East and West Germany, and the absence of the Soviet Union (though its former republics competed as the Unified Team), further emphasized the geopolitical shifts of the time.
The official mascot for the 1992 Barcelona Games was *Cobi*, a stylized sheepdog designed by Catalan artist and designer Javier Mariscal. Mariscal, already a significant figure in contemporary design, was known for his eclectic and playful style, often blending comic art with a modernist sensibility. His creation of Cobi was a departure from previous Olympic mascots...
Category
1990s Spanish Sporting Art Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
1997-2007 The Harry Potter Series
By J.K. Rowling
Located in Bath, GB
An excellent complete set of the wildly popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, including four first impressions.
A terrific set offering all seven books from the magical 'Har...
Category
1990s British Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair Cufflinks Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two lovely stylish cufflinks in original old box. Made in Germany, circa 1900. Each is marked with a manufactory mark and "amerikaner". Thats probably the mark for american double.
...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, 8 Section Sterling Silver Natural
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, octagonal section, in 925/1000 sterling silver.
Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case has a spring-loaded button and opening
Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette C...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greene & Greene: Furniture and Related Designs by Randell L. Makinson (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a two volume set of books on the brothers Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene. Volume One is "Architecture as a Fine Art," is 283 pages...
Category
1970s Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Dunhill Carlton Ware Spider Web Table Lighter
By Carlton Ware Ltd, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Northampton, GB
Alfred Dunhill Lighter Circa 1957
From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer this Dunhill ‘Carlton’ Spider Web Table Lighter. The Lighter Gold Plated lighter was produced in partnership with Carlton Ware with the ceramic body produced by Stoke on Trent potters Carlton (Carlton Ware). The body has been hand painted with a spider web design amongst blossoming flowers and two dragonflies. The Lighter is embossed to the front Dunhill and bears the registration number to the inside of the pivoting arm 737418. The base of the lighter is stamped Dunhill, Lighter. The Lighter dates to the middle of the 20th century circa 1957.
Carlton Ware was established in 1890 by James Frederick Wiltshaw, William Herbert Robinson and James Alcock Robinson trading under the name of Wiltshaw and Robinson. The trademark “Carlton Ware” was introduced in 1894, and the company’s factory was renamed the Carlton Works. The company changed its name multiple times and changed hands finally reaching the name ‘Carlton Ware Ltd’ in 1958. In 1966 the company was sold to Arthur Wood and Sons before coming under financial pressure in the late 1980s being forced into receivership in 1989 and production ending in 1992. In 1997 the Carlton Ware brand was resurrected by Francis Joseph of the Carlton Ware Design Centre, Roslyn Works, Stoke-on-Trent. It continues to manufacture novelty items aimed at the collectors’ market today.
Dunhill Lighters specifically the classic petrol lift arm table lighter was introduced by Dunhill in 1928 running until the introduction of gas in the 1960’s. This particular Carlton Wear example was first introduced in the Dunhill catalogue in 1957. The body was created in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent potters Carlton Ware. Carlton Ware produced three different examples to compliment the Dunhill body a fish underwater design, a chinoiserie pagoda design and the spider web as seen here.
Dunhill Alfred Dunhill was Born September 30th 1872. From 1890 Dunhill ran a company that sold motoring accessories through mail order under the name Dunhill’s Motorities. In 1902 he opened a shop on Conduit Street, Mayfair which sold clothing...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage Automatic Vending Machine With Coin, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage automatic vending machine with coin, Italy, 1980s
in use in a bar in my city. It works with a 1 euro coin. Distributes rubber balls. Intact a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Sturdy Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Coffee Table or Side Table w. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique Gothic design, coffee or side table.
This wonderfully bulky table really is of an impressive quality make and it also is practical in size. It comes with deep and b...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Multigame Set in Black Polished Ebony Notte Di Giochi
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony multigame. Contents chess, backgammon, dice, domino, playing cards and poker chips.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ebony
19th Century Hand Carved Italian Santos Processional Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Carved Italian Santos Processional Figure
A hand carved figure of a 19th century Santos figure, with glass eyes and metal wire adjustable arms firmly in place, t...
Category
1850s Italian Edwardian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
20thC Brionvega Rr126 Stereophonic Radio, By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Brionvega RR-126 is an icon of Pop design. It was conceived as an anthropomorphic ‘musical pet’, with speakers for ears and control dials for its face. It could be moved around e...
Category
20th Century Italian Other Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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 Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Map of the American State of Connecticut & Rhode Island, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Connecticut and Rhode Island
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
At Auction Charles & Ray Eames (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The catalogue was produced to market Wright's Eames design auction on April 8, 2010. The catalogue captures the spirit of playfulness for which the Eames are renowned. Integrating Ho...
Category
20th Century Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Fully Fitted Games Compendium Chess Draughts Etc 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian mahogany games compendium, circa 1860 in date.
The hinged lid reveals fitted compartments, the interior with a lift-out tray fitted with boxwoo...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century cast metal Brutalist Crucifix
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century solid metal Brutalist crucifix. Name on rear: Erwin Högger (attributed as creator). Believed to be of Swiss origin.
Condition: Immaculate c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Brutalist Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$182 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-century porcelain table lighter, Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century porcelain table lighter
Bjorn Wiinblad (Danish, 1918-2006) for Rosenthal, 1970s
Quatre couleurs series
Marked on the bottom
H 10 cm - Diam. 10 cm
Conditions: excelle...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
America's Cup. Clothbound, Limited Edition Book, Designed by Marc Newson
By Marc Newson, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
America's Cup.
Edition of 825.
Hardcover bound in a cotton sailcloth, with metal closure manufactured by Louis Vuitton, book block with silver edges, 12.1 x 16.1 in, 16.86 lb, 564 pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Map of Bourbon, or Reunion, Colony of France
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Ile de la Réunion'. This is a fascinating map of the French department of Ile. Bourbon or Reunion. Bourbon, or Reunion, is a volcanic island off the coas...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
Zodiac Circular Backgammon Set by Alexandra Llewellyn
By Alexandra Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary Alexandra Llewellyn design in wood marquetry that offers an exciting new way to play this timeless game, our circular Zodiac board...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Other Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carnelian, Silver
Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and complete tricycle horse with its cast iron details with a stunning patina. Amazing period piece.
This type of 19th century French velocipede tricycle horse was origina...
Category
19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$1,871 Sale Price
46% Off
Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A special chess set in solid hand-patinated brass. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can tru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Limestone, Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Bronze, Copper, Enamel,...
Levasseur's 1852 Cartographic Portrait of Gironde: Celebrating the Bordeaux Wine
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps.
The map is a steel engraving, which was a common and precise method for creating maps at the time. The inclusion of the publisher's name, A. Combette from Paris, and the addresses of the various contributors to the map's creation, like the engravers Laguillermie and Rainaud, adds to the historical context of the piece.
The margins of the map are adorned with detailed illustrations that serve as a visual encyclopedic reference to the region's geography, economy, and notable figures. The use of color along the boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's landscape, economy, and cultural significance.
The text included in the map's design provides statistical information, a map legend, and discussions about the land, local curiosities, notable personalities, products, and commerce, which would have been invaluable for education and reference at the time.
The 'Atlas National Illustré' is celebrated for its combination of cartographic detail and artistic embellishment, making it a valuable cultural artifact. It represents the height of decorative map-making in the 19th century, alongside the works of John Tallis and Archibald Fullarton.
This uploaded image is a detailed and colored map of the Département de la Gironde from Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustré." Similar to the other maps from this series, it features a central map with the title 'Dépt. de la Gironde' at the bottom.
Surrounding the map are decorative vignettes and elements that bring to life the cultural and economic aspects of the Gironde department. On the left, there is likely statistical information about the department and its subdivisions, reflecting the population and administrative details. This is framed by images that may represent the local industries and natural resources, such as wine, which is a central feature of the Bordeaux region located within Gironde.
The right side of the map contains a textual history and descriptions of the region, coupled with portraits of notable figures, possibly historic personages or contributors to the region's cultural and economic development. The illustrations often include agricultural products, symbols of commerce, and scenes of daily life, as well as architectural landmarks.
The presence of wine bottles, barrels, and vineyards in the illustrations would be indicative of the Gironde's prominence in wine production, particularly Bordeaux wines, which are esteemed worldwide. These engravings serve to emphasize the richness of the land and the sophistication of its products.
Maps from this era, especially those by Levasseur, are notable for their combination of art and education, providing a snapshot not only of the geography but also of the societal and economic conditions of the time. The detailed engravings also suggest that this map was as much a decorative piece as it was a functional one, intended for display and reference by those interested in the illustrated region.
The Gironde department in France is renowned for its significant contribution to the wine industry, particularly through the Bordeaux wine region. A bit more about the important places within Gironde and the types of wine the area is known for:
1. **Bordeaux**: The capital city of the department and the heart of the wine region. It's not only an urban center but also a hub for the wine trade.
2. **Médoc**: North of Bordeaux, known for prestigious châteaux and wines like Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, and Saint-Estèphe.
3. **Saint-Émilion**: East of Bordeaux, recognized for its full-bodied red wines and the picturesque medieval town.
4. **Pomerol**: Also near Saint-Émilion, smaller than its neighbor but equally renowned, particularly for Château Pétrus...
Category
1850s Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative softshell turtle skeleton, housed and mounted within a shadow box.
The skeleton appears to be complete and well detailed, laid on a mottled paper backing, gilt slip and...
Category
Early 20th Century European Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Brazilian Furniture Design editor Otavio Nazareth (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The First in a series of Brazilian furniture design, this book abstains from discourse. The pieces have been chosen for the consistency of the work done by their creators and because...
Category
20th Century Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Red crossbill (Loxia Curvirostra) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natu...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Historic 1864 Civil War Map of Pennsylvania and New Jersey with Coastal Focus
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Historic 1864 Civil War Map of Pennsylvania and New Jersey with Coastal Focus
Description: This meticulously crafted antique map, titled "Johnson's Pennsylvania and New Jerse...
Category
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