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Item Ships From: North Carolina
Monumental Russian Orthodox Icon Matryoshka (Nesting Doll) 40 Piece Set, 2000
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Russian Orthodox Icon Matryoshka (Nesting Doll) Set by Novikov L.A., 40 Components, Dated 2000 An extraordinary and monumental 13-piece Russian Orthodox matryoshka (nesti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century United States Co. Ladies Lapel Hunting Case Watch
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century United States Watch Co. Ladies Lapel Hunting Case Watch. Yellow gold filled. With shield pin for lapel. Defiance case "Warrant...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Mid-Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Raj Era Walking Stick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 19th century Anglo-Indian Raj Era Walking Stick. Malacca with sterling handle. Indecipherable Indian hallmarks on the silver. Brass tip - very worn with joint opened 0.5". s...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1891 Waltham Ladies Hunting Case Pocket Watch. 14k yellow gold filled. Case #6590704 by Keystone Watch Case Co. (also marked J. Boss 14k). Seaside movement #9344440 and marked Americ...
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1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Grand Tour Iron Model of the Arc de Triomphe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century French grand tour iron model of the Arc de Triomphe, in two parts, the fine cast iron model of the Arc de Triomphe with a mirrored top. Raised on a oval ebonized wood and metal chain link fenced base Model of Arc de Triomphe...
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Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Model of a Royal Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Model of a Royal Carriage, realistically detailed with a carved wood and gilt decorated coach with one working door. Resting on a metal suspension under...
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Model of a Royal Carriage
Model of a Royal Carriage
$1,516 Sale Price
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F E Olds & Son Ambassador Trumpet, circa 1952
Located in High Point, NC
F E Olds & Son Ambassador trumpet in original case. The trumpet measures 19 L x 4.38 D x 6 H. The trumpet was made in Los Angeles and the serial number is 81069, which dates its pr...
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Mid-20th Century American North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Circa 1960s English Sporting Event or Hunting Walking Stick With Folding Seat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s English sporting event or hunting walking stick with folding seat. Steel with coppered finish shaft, leather seat. "Gamebird Trade Mark" label; "Made In England" stamp; "...
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Late 20th Century English North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Steel

Set of 11 Brass and Copper Pétanque French Boules or Italian Bocce Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A game in which the objective is to throw or roll heavy balls (called boules in France, and "bocce" in Italy) as close as possible to a small target ball. Early 1900s, great accents,...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

C. 1870s English Victorian Ladies Walking Stick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870s Victorian ladies walking stick, English. Gold filled handle elaborately floral decorated & engraved: Ella F. Talmadge. Apparently re-fitted to the stick several times. Ru...
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1870s English Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak toy or animal sculpture designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s. Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Antique Anchor "Meteorite" Copper Ship Lantern
Located in Raleigh, NC
An antique copper ship lantern manufactured by Anchor dating to the early 1900s. Looks to be complete but shows heavy signs of age and use with plenty as verdigris to the copper as ...
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1920s Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Circa 1860 English Diorama of Stanfield Hall
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A wonderful c. 1860 English diorama of Stanfield Hall, even the original case & glass in outstanding condition. Note the wonderful use of shells, dried flowers & grasses for landscap...
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1860s English Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

1900s French Wooden and Metal Horse Tricycle
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal horse tricycle created in France circa 1900. Vibrant yet seasoned and matured, this sprung horse glides on metal wheels that roll it gracefully into modernity. Thr...
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Circa 1900 or Earlier Anglo-European Ship's Wheel
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 or earlier antique ship's wheel, Anglo-European. Teak, iron & brass. Marked by hand: BK 100. Brass plaque on spoke appears to be a later addition: Electr. Model Makerij & ...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Loyally underhand for quickly weighing out gemstones and precious medals, this trustworthy sidekick was once the prized tool for the detailed work of the jeweler. Made in France in t...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Circa 1960s English Sporting Event or Hunting Walking Stick With Folding Seat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s English sporting event or hunting walking stick with folding seat. Steel with coppered finish shaft, leather seat. "Gamebird Trade Mark" label; "Made In England" stamp; "...
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Mid-20th Century English North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s ship's masthead lantern, English. A fine example of copper with brass fittings & heavy molded clear glass panel. Retains the likely original oil lmap on copper sliding pa...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Circa 1960-70 Handmade Turquoise & Silver Man's Ring
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960-70 turquoise & silver man's ring, Israel. Hand made. Marked "Israel". Silver purity mark rubbed. Size. 10.
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Early 20th Century Israeli North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Silver

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French cast iron mortar with pestle is a compelling relic of traditional apothecary and culinary practices. Cast in a classic tapered form, the mortar features a wi...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Museum Mounted Grand Tour Inca or Sipan Silver Official Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum mounted grand tour Inca or Sipan silver necklace, a 20th century copy of an original neckpiece worn by an "Oficia"l of Inca or Sipan decent. Unmarked. Removable from the stand...
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20th Century Central American Grand Tour North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

19th Century Set of 3 Victorian Set Squares
Located in High Point, NC
This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from oak and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920s Pair of Port & Starboard English Ship's Oil Lanterns
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s pair of Port & Starboard ship's oil lanterns, English. Handsome copper with brass mounts and scrolled plaques with fresnel glass lens on each over red & green conforming ...
Category

1920s English Edwardian Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty
By Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty France, Circa 1900s A exquisite French Limoges enamel portrait, circa the 1900s, capturing a mesmerizing portrait of a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully aged brass field binoculars with moveable brass eye shields, which help to give clearer views without additional light coming through the sides. This pair of bin...
Category

1910s English Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

circa 1930s-1940s Oceanic Motif Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-40s seaweed oceanic motif beaded evening bag. A woven strap with frayed ends is loose in the bag. Some minor bead losses. Bag excluding handle: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2". Whitehall...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beads

Danish Designer, Sculptural Toy, Oak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural oak toy designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Dimensions: 2.25” H x 3.625” W x 9.625” D
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of vintage charm to your decor with this exquisite 19th-century French metal scale. Crafted during a period renowned for its fine attention to detail, this scale features...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This distinguished 19th Century French Metal Scale is an emblem of the rich historical past, resonating with the tales of traditional marketplaces where it once played a pivotal role...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds An instant collection of four unique actual industrial brass and iron molds for eyeglass fram...
Category

20th Century American Industrial North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

c. 1920-40 Teak & Brass English Pedestal Binnacle
By Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920-40 teak & brass pedestal binnacle, English. An exceptionally fine example by Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd, formed in 1913. With oil lanterns (missing from housings) the ship master could guide through the roughest seas day & night. Maker's label plaque: Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd. Patt. 1960Z3 Binnacle No. 1286K/5K Glasgow & London. Level with British Royal Navy insignia. Tilling Stevens Ltd Royal Navy Compass...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Wooden Sharpener
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French Wooden Sharpener showcase the elegance and practicality of vintage office tools. Crafted from polished, richly toned wood...
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20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

English 1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Glass Goblet by Webb
By Webb and Corbett
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Glass Goblet by Webb, England. Rose & Thistle engraving. Hand-blown. Signed: Webb, England. Drawn trumpet form. St. Edward's Crown & the symbols of Engla...
Category

1950s English Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Vintage Golf Clubs, Circa 1930-1940's
Located in High Point, NC
Set of four vintage golf woods, circa 1930-1940's. The clubs are each unique and have been used well throughout the years, giving them a wonderful color and use pattern. The shafts...
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1930s English Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hickory

1950s French Wooden Car Door
Located in High Point, NC
A decoration from 1950s France in solid beech and plywood. The graphic silhouette, reminiscent of the door of a vehicle, evokes the streamlined shapes of the golden age of car design...
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1950s French Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech, Plywood

20th Century Czech Leather Gym Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century Czech gym bench combines industrial utility with rugged charm. Originally used in athletic training settings, it features a thick, hand-stitched leather top in a ri...
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20th Century Czech North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Tankard Leather Cigarette Holder and Lighter with Horse Head Decoration
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Tankard Leather Cigarette Holder and Lighter with Horse Head Decoration. Brown leather with an applied horse head decoration, the lighter features an ingenious hidden compartment tha...
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1970s American Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

20th Century French Foundry Crucible
Located in High Point, NC
This genuine 20th-century French foundry crucible is an extraordinary find, offering a piece of industrial history for your home or garden. Crafted from robust materials designed to ...
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20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Concrete

Circa 1900 or Earlier French Oak Syrah Wine Barrel
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 or earlier oak Syrah wine barrel, French. Top carved "639, ARLDA", the tap holes closed. Staved with heavy iron straps. Painted with grapes & "Syrah Cote de Provence, Prov...
Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1900s French Wooden Ship Steering Wheel
Located in High Point, NC
Capture the spirit of nautical history with this magnificent 1900s French wooden ship steering wheel. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this large, robust wheel showcases the expert craftsmanship of early 20th-century maritime design. The rich, dark wood finish and intricate spokes evoke the charm and elegance of classic sailing vessels...
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Early 20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Miniature Chest of Chestnut
Located in High Point, NC
18th century rare French carpenter's sample made of chestnut wood. It has three drawers with each a kings wood inlay central design. Lovely pegged construction, supported on a lovely...
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chestnut

Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sized (13" height) Indian temple toy. Camel with rider. Very rare to see this size. India is famous for its brass and copper metal craftsmanship. It ...
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Early 20th Century Indian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century European Wooden Instrument Case
Located in High Point, NC
Made in Europe in the 20th Century, this vintage wooden case would have originally been used to hold a musical instrument—the distinctive shape sug...
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20th Century European North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Laboratory Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Made in early 20th Century France, this mechanical wonder was crafted with an eye for aesthetics, the richly polished wood and meticulously crafted mechanism elevate this piece with ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1597 German Map of Alexandria by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg
By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1597 Map of Alexandria by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, Germany. From "Civitas Orbis Terrarum", part 2, published in Cologne by Bertram Buchholz. Printed in 2 parts. Title: "Alexa...
Category

16th Century German Renaissance Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome. Signs of heavy deterioration over the years. A curiosity/collectors piece. Please see detailed photos for c...
Category

19th Century Indian Primitive Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Grand Tour Model of the Eiffel Tower, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour model of the Eiffel Tower, now as a lamp, newly wired. The architectural model stands 30" high, 33" high to the top of the socket.
Category

Early 20th Century French Grand Tour North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Circa 1950s Evening Clutch by Tribout of Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1950s evening clutch by Tribout of Paris, made in France. Woven microscopic silver, gold & platinum beads. Silk lined. Lightly tarnished except under flap. Wear commensurate wi...
Category

1950s French Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Platinum, Silver

Early 20th Century English Bronze Cannon Model
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century bronze cannon model, English. A decorative piece in an iron & wood (elm & fruitwood) carriage with possibly the insignia of The Duchy of Brunswick on the cannon. Acquired in the mid-20th century in a Madrid antiques...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century French Jewellery Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Both a functional piece and a decoration, this scale from 19th century France bears a gallant charm that emanates from the symbolic nature of balance. Precision, equilibrium, confide...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Wooden Xylophone
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the enchanting notes of the past with this Early 20th Century French Wooden Xylophone, a musical treasure wrapped in the charm of yesteryears. Encased in a distinguished bla...
Category

20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Danish Sterling & Tiger Eye Ring by Carl Ove Fydensburg
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Danish circa 1950s sterling & tiger eye ring by Carl Ove Fydensburg. Bold Art Modern style. Marked: COF, Denmark, 925S. Hand made. Large, fine stone. 12 grams. Size 6.5.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Silver

circa 1890s Micro-Beaded Drawstring Evening Bag
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1890s micro-beaded draw-string evening bag. Scenic design with Shaker Style houses appears in various bag designs & color variations. Silk lining i...
Category

1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beads

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Metal Scale is a striking artifact that captures the essence of historical commerce and French provincial life. Clad in its original red paint, now distresse...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Spanish Sporting Painting by E.Gioquinto, 1892
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Spanish sporting painting by E.Gioquinto, 1892, a finely painted gem of a hunter on a lake Measures: Oil on board 11.5" x 8.5" Giltwood frame 14" x 10".
Category

1890s Spanish Sporting Art Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Early 20th Century French Laboratory Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Housed in a wooden and glass vitrine, this small scale was once used for precision measurements. Made at the turn of the 19th Century in France, this mechanical wonder was crafted wi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1900s French Marble Decoration On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the understated elegance of this 1900s French Marble Decoration On Metal Stand, graced with the word "Tailleur". This exquisitely simple yet sophisticated piece hails from a...
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20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Chinese Export Sterling Silver Walking Stick Handle, circa 1900
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese Export sterling silver walking stick handle, circa 1900. Monogram of the famous ichthyologist Dr. Hugh McCormick Smith, "H...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

20th Century French Wooden Toy Car
Located in High Point, NC
Transport yourself back in time with this charming 20th-century French Wooden Toy Car—a delightful creation that echoes the simplicity and charm of vintage playthings...
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20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1900s Belgian Wooden Carriage
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden carriage was produced in 1900 in Belgium. A large carriage painted in black, displaying the inscription “Peintures Constant Smal” in dark red lettering. Standing firm on sturdy wheels, the wooden cart conjures the daily routine of labor, the carrying of paint cans to their destination for Constant Smal’s small company. The slightly cracked finish and distressed patina lend a picturesque touch to this gem of rustic engineering. In an ideal state for its age, this ode to craftsmanship adapts as an exceptional decoration or an audacious repurposed furniture...
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Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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