Collectibles and Curiosities on Sale

Large handmade iron charity container, Hungary, circa 1850. The iron tzedakah box was installed within the wall at the Hungarian Synagogue. On the fr...

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

Embrace the enchantment of a bygone era with our Vintage Porcelain Doll. Standing gracefully at 42cm x 16cm x 6cm, this lovely doll captures the essence of the 20th century in every delicate detail. Dressed in a delightful pink ensemble, she exudes a timeless charm that adds a touch of nostalgia to any collection. Crafted with care and preserved in good condition, this porcelain doll is a testament to the enduring beauty of quality craftsmanship. Her expressive features and elegant posture make her a captivating addition to your cherished possessions. Whether you're a doll collector...

Antique map titled 'Asia'. Depicting China, Japan, Indonesia, India, Arabia and more. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. & A.K. Johnston,...

Maison Rue de la Faisanderie – French Architectural Print from La Brique, c.1900 This antique architectural print showcases an elegant townhouse designed for the Rue de la Faisander...

Antique map titled 'Noord-Nederland in 1808. Het Koningrijk Holland na het tractaat van Fontainebleau van 11 november 1807'. Map of the Netherlands in 1808. This map originates from ...

Antique map titled 'Insulae Indiae Orientalis'. Original antique map of Southeast Asia. Shows towns, villages, landmarks, mountains, and rivers. Relief shown pictorially. This map or...

The map is titled "Île et Banc de Terre-Neuve avec les Îles St. Pierre et Miquelon", depicting Newfoundland and the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. It is from the Petit Atlas National series. Features: - The map is divided into two sections: 1. The left side shows Newfoundland (Terre-Neuve) and its surrounding waters, including important locations such as the Île du Cap Breton and Grand Bank fishing areas. 2. The right side focuses on St. Pierre and Miquelon, a French overseas territory near Newfoundland. - Administrative divisions and key geographic features, such as capes, bays, and towns, are labeled on the map. Historical Context: - This map is part of a collection meant to showcase France's overseas colonies and territories, including the small but significant St. Pierre and Miquelon, which has been under French control for centuries and was a critical fishing and trading hub. - The Petit Atlas National series was typically published in the early 19th century, and this map likely dates from the same period, around 1815–1820. Here the text transalated: Here is the translation of the text from French to English: --- **NOTICE.** The islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, the only remaining French possession in this part of America since the loss of Canada, are located a few miles from the southern coast of Newfoundland, which belongs to the English. Their relatively fertile soil is broken up by hills that give rise to small streams. **Grande Miquelon**, the northernmost of the two islands, has a circumference of about 9 to 10 leagues. It offers a convenient port for fishing boats. **Petite Miquelon**, to the south of Grande Miquelon, has a circumference of about 6 leagues. It is well-watered and well-wooded. **Saint Pierre**, to the south-southwest of the two other islands, presents a somewhat similar appearance but is devoid of trees. Although it is the smallest of the three islands, it is the most important due to the size of its harbor, which can accommodate 30 to 40 ships of various sizes, and because of its favorable coastline for the preparation, preservation, and export of cod. On its eastern coast, at the bottom of a beautiful bay, lies the town of Saint Pierre, the only notable settlement on the three islands. It is the residence of a naval officer who, under the title of Commander, governs the colony. The permanent population is about 2,000 souls, of which 800 reside in Saint Pierre. However, sailors come to the islands from the coasts of Brittany and Normandy during the cod fishing season on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. In 1833, it was estimated that about 14,000 sailors were employed in this fishery, and the purchase of supplies required by the colony was valued at over one million francs. --- This translation reflects the original notice describing the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, with details about their geography, population, and economic activities related to the fishing industry. People searching for maps or information about Newfoundland and the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon use the following keywords: 1. Newfoundland map...

Plate 46: 'Le Pais d' Eso.' (The land of Eso / Hokkaido in Japan.) Extremely rare in this edition. This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La Galerie Agreable du Monde (..). T...

The original hand-colored map titled "Isle de la Martinique," published in 1704 and part of De Fer's Atlas Curieux, is a cartographic masterpiece offering an intricate portrayal of t...

Explore the captivating world of the 18th century with this exquisite antique print titled 'Isles de Sir Charles Saunder Latitude (...)'. I A journey through time as you delve into t...

Antique map titled 'Tabula Itineraria Patriarcharum Abrahami, Isaaci et Iacobi'. Decorative regional map of the Holy Land, showing the travels of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Published ...

Antique map titled 'l'Angleterre (..)'. Original antique map of England, with beautiful hand coloring and decorative cartouche. This map originates from 'Nouvel Atlas Portatif destin...

Antique map titled 'Carte Des Pays traverses par le Capne. Beerings depuis la Ville de Tobolsk jusqua'a Kamtschatka'. This is the first printed map to illustrate Vitus Bering's fir...

Historical Map of Northern Europe and Russia - Engraved for I. Harrison, 1788 This impressive historical map titled A New Map of Europe Containing Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Russ...

Antique map titled 'Holsatia Ducatus'. Original old map of Holstein, Germany. By Petrus Kaerius, published circa 1650. Pieter van den Keere (Latin: Petrus Kaerius 1571 – circa 1646) ...

Antique map titled 'Sibérie ou Russie d'Asie'. Migeon's map covers the Russian empire in Asia from european Russia and the Ural Mountains to the Bering Strait and from the Arctic...

Amber pendant in a sterling silver setting with a Italian 925 silver chain.

Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe'. A map of European Turkey and the surrounding countries. With an inset map of the Bosporus. This includes Macedonia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosn...

Antique map titled 'Exactissima Tabula qua tam Danubii Fluvii Pars Inferior, a Belgrado Urbe usq ad ejus ostia, et minores in eum influentes, Fluvii quam Regiones adjacentes, ut Tran...

Antique map titled 'Palembang.' This map shows the Palembang area on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. With legend. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1900. Artists...

Historical Map of the Duchy of Lauenburg by Johann Baptist Homann - Circa 1720 This splendid historical map titled Ducatus Lauemburgicus is a highly detailed and beautifully engra...

Beautiful vintage microprojector from 1950s. Produced by Ken-A-Vision company. Original labels still attached. The item is in pure aluminium which looks really great. The flowing des...

Antique chart titled 'Map showing, in five degrees of density, the distribution, within the territory of the United States east of the 100th Meridian, of that portion of the populati...

Beautiful 16-jewel mechanical manual movement by Elaine with an early Art Deco 14K gold filled watch showcases graceful hand-etched floral and vine motifs. The case and 12-hour dial ...

Original antique map titled 'Süd-America'. Beautiful old map of South America, with many details and legend. This map originates from Stielers Handatlas, published circa 1859. St...

Antique map titled 'Isola e Castello di Gerbi'. Original antique map of the Island of Djerba, Tunisia, in Africa. Includes an inset of the Djerba Castle in upper right. This map orig...

A small lipstick holder in 830/1000 silver. Intricate guilloché around its perimeter. It weights in around 50 gr. and is signed by the maker and Hallma...

Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Europa (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Europe. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerri...

Antique map titled ‘British Guayana’. Includes decorative vignettes titled Georgetown, Christmas Cataract River Berbice, New Amsterdam and Ataraipu or the Devil’s Rock. Originates fr...

This original antique map for sale is of the province of Badajoz, part of the autonomous community of Extremadura in Spain, dated 1901. It illustrates several important features: Th...

Antique print Malaysia titled 'De Stad Malacka'. Decorative panoramic view of the town of Malacca with European vessels in the foreground. The old C...

Description: Antique print titled 'Deuil des Femmes Greques a Rama' and 'Bapteme des Grecs dans le Jourdain'. The upper image depicts Mourning Greek widows in Rama, the lower ima...

Antique map titled 'Over-Yssel'. Map of the Overijssel, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Kort begrip der Oude en Nieuwe Staatkundige Geographie', by W.A. Bachiene, publishe...

Description: Antique print titled 'Het Pascha der Jooden'. Print of the Jewish Pesach / Passover. Pascha, Passover, Hebrew Pesa? or Pesach, in Judaism, holiday commemorating the ...

A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace with matching earrings/ear-clips by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The set exhibits a delicate texture/polish to its abstract shapes. The pendant comes with its original 40 cm integrated Bismarck necklace...

Antique print titled 'A new invented Stove Chimney'. Print of various elements of a new invented stove chimney. This print originates from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'. Artists and Eng...

The map on offer is an antique copperplate engraving of India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), created by Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794), a prominent French cartographer. Here is a breakdown of t...

Antique map titled 'Geldria et Transysulana'. Scarse map by Kaerius of the provinces Gelderland and Overijssel in the Netherlands. Large cartouche with coat of arms and sailing ship ...

Antique map titled 'Aziatisch Rusland. Oost'. Original antique map of Eastern Russia in Asia. This lithographed map originates from: 'Wereld-atlas voor ...

Hammered Metal Mid-Century Modern Infinity Pendant Necklace with Drop, Vintage/MCM This is a beautiful, hammered gold (tone) metal pendant, a great statement necklace, with a pretty ...

Antique map Portugal titled 'Portugal Agreeable to Modern History'. Detailed map of Portugal showing major routes, waterways, arch bishoprics, bis...

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Italie Ancienne'. Map of Italy. This map originates from 'Atlas universel de géographie ancienne et moderne (..)' by Pierre...

Antique world map titled 'Mappe Monde Historique'. The map depicts both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, with the hemispheres meeting in the midd...

One of the absolute rarest antique Chinese toys made. Antique Red China Tin Toy clockwork. Chinese MS 705 Trolley Bus Shanghai-Rare! Additional informatio...

Antique map titled 'Amérique Septentrionale'. Uncommon map of North America. Published by or after A.H. Dufour, circa 1834. Source unknown, to be determined.

Antique map titled 'Carte des Gouvernements de Flandre Francoise, d'Artois, de Picardie et du Boulenois.' An attractive example of Rigobert Bonne's 1771 decorative map of the Fre...

Antique map of the Sinai Peninsula showing the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south. The map is decorated with images of a Persian wheel and a view of a vi...

Antique print titled 'Idumea, of thet Land der Philistynen'. Old map of Edom, an ancient kingdom in Transjordan located between Moab to the northeast, the Arabah to the west and the ...

This remarkable map, titled "Asiae X Tab:", is a significant historical artifact that represents the convergence of knowledge and craftsmanship from two of the most esteemed figures in the history of geography and cartography. Created by Gerard Mercator and based on the geographical insights of Claudius Ptolemy, this map is part of the rare first issue published in Brussels in 1578. The map itself meticulously delineates the region between the Indus and Ganges rivers, an area of immense historical and geographical importance. It is an excellent representation of Ptolemy's second-century geographical data, which was fundamental in shaping the modern principles of mapmaking. Mercator, renowned for his precision and dedication to adhering closely to Ptolemy's original intentions, showcases this commitment through the detailed depiction of this significant Asian landscape. This edition stands out not only for its historical accuracy but also for its artistic execution. Gerard Mercator, who was also an innovator in the use of the italic hand for map lettering, first introduced this style in his "Literarum latinarum" in 1540. The use of italics in this map enhances its legibility and aesthetic appeal, which became a hallmark of the finest sixteenth and seventeenth-century Dutch maps, largely attributed to Mercator’s influence. The map measures 13 ½ x 18 inches and features fine hand coloring, which has been preserved in almost excellent condition alttough there some browning due to age. As a splendid example of the first issue from Mercator’s definitive edition of Ptolemy’s "Geographia", it not only serves as a testament to the rich history of geographical exploration but also stands as a beacon of the enduring legacy of its makers, shaping the future of cartographic design and precision. The map "Asiae X Tab:", focusing on the region between the Indus and Ganges rivers, highlights several areas and cities of historical and geographical importance that are likely of interest to scholars, historians, and collectors. Here are key locations depicted on the map: 1. **Indus River**: As one of the major rivers of Asia and a cradle of ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley Civilization, the Indus River holds significant historical importance. 2. **Ganges River**: Another crucial river not just for its cultural and religious significance in India, but also as a vital geographic feature in ancient and medieval maps...

Antique print titled 'Abside de la Cathedrale de Fribourg'. Antique print depicting the Chancel End of Freyburg Cathedral. Fribourg Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Fribourg) is a Roman Catholic...

Antique portrait titled 'Luitenant Generaal J. van Swieten. Civiel regeerings commissaris en opperbevelhebber der Militaire Operatien tegen Atchin'. Antique portrait of Jan van Swieten. Van Swieten started his career in 1821 as an volunteer and started as a cadet in 1822, in 1824 became a second Lieutenant. Jan van Swieten played an important role as an officer in the Dutch East Indies and led expeditions in Java. Returned to the Netherlands in 1862, and was politically active for some time. In 1873 he was appointed commander of an expedition to Java. He recaptured The Kraton. In 1874 he received the Grand Cross of the Military Order...

Antique costume print titled 'Afghan d'Herat'. Original antique print of an Afghan from Herat. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by...

Antique map titled 'Cornubia, Devonia, Somersetus, Dorcestria, Wiltonia, Glocestria, Monumetha, Glamorgan, Caermarden, Penbrok, Cardigan, Radnor, Breknoke et Herfordia'. Old map of the English counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire etc. Originates from the 1633 German edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas Major, published by Henricus Hondius and Jan Jansson under the title: 'Atlas: das ist Abbildung der gantzen Welt, mit allen darin begriffenen Laendern und Provintzen: sonderlich von Teutschland, Franckreich, Niderland, Ost und West Indien: mit Beschreibung der selben.' Artists and Engravers: Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an accomplished scientific instrument maker. He is most famous for introducing Mercators Projection, a system which allowed navigators to plot the same constant compass bearing on a flat...

This rare black leather pipes displayer has been made by famous French designer Jacques Adnet, circa 1950.

Colorful double roped bracelet in 925 sterling silver set with 10 Murano beads in Glass and 925 sterling. Made in Italy circa 1990-2000s. Each of the 10 beads are stamped: 925, Italy...

Antique map titled 'Pontus Euxinus'. Old map of the black Sea and surroundings originating from 'Orbis Terrarum Antiquus in usum Scholarum'. Artists and Engravers: Published by J...

Title: De Mijn Maurits bij Sittard (The Maurits Mine near Sittard). On the verso 'Doorsnede van een kolen mijn in Limburg'. Translated: Cross Section of a Coalmine in Limburg (a province in the South of The Netherlands). Sittard is a city in the province of Limburg, in the south of Holland. In 1947 this coal mine was connected to another mine: the Emma Mine, by a 13 km straight tunnel. In the second half of the 1940s and in the 1950s the mine was expanded, and mining reached a depth of 810 m. A third shaft was completed in 1958. At the time of completion of the third shaft, the Maurits mine was the largest two-shafts mine in the world. It was the largest coal mine in the Netherlands. When in the beginning of the 1960s the economic tide for coal mining...

Antique print titled 'Quantecong, a divinity of the Chinese, which they suppose to have been their first Emperor'. Engraving of the deity Quante-Cong (or Shangdi), first ruler of C...

Antique map titled 'Idee de l'Isle de Java.' Well engraved and attractive chart of the island shows all principal harbors and coastal details, plus rivers, mountains and volcanoe...