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Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Dick Swiveller , circa 1901-1910
By J.F. Fradley Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
Swiveller from The Charles Dickens novel, The Old Curiosity Shop. By J F Fradley, New York, circa 1901
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Giant Shop Display Yale Key
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
Cast alloy, painted a dull gold color.
Category

Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique French Stained Glass Shop Signs
Located in Nashville, TN
Lovely original metal and stained glass shop signs from a bakery in Paris. circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Blacksmith Shop Sign
Located in Paris, FR
This sign figures a traditional bouquet of St. Eloi, made in honor of the patron of metal craftsmen. Its purpose is to show the different types of horseshoes that could be executed b...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pharmacy Shop Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pharmacy shop sign, Baccarat crystal, France, circa 1870.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal

Pharmacy Shop Sign, Baccarat Cristal, France, circa 1870
By Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pharmacy Shop Sign Circa 1870 Baccarat Crystal and Wood France This amazing pharmacy shop
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

1940 s HMV Illuminated Shop Sign
Located in Alton, GB
Original HMV illuminated mirror sign from 1940s.
Category

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mirror

Heintz Art Metal Golf Scenic Humidor
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tobacco humidor bears a sterling golf scene with hand-engraved details such as facial features and creases in clothing. Inside of lid accomodates sponge or other moisturizing medium.
Category

Early 20th Century Tobacco Accessories

Heintz Art Metal Golf Scenic Cigar Humidor
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sterling overlay of golfing scene on vivid variegated green patina graces hinged lid of cedar-lined humidor. Lid has integral recess with screen to hold moisture-containing medium su...
Category

Early 20th Century Tobacco Accessories

Heintz Art Metal Fox Hunt Scenic Humidor
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tobacco humidor in vivid variegated green patina has sterling overlay of horse and rider following dog chasing hapless fox through the trees. Inside of lid accomodates sponge or othe...
Category

Early 20th Century Tobacco Accessories

1900s Koken Barber Shop Coat and Hat Rack
By Koken Manufacturing Co.
Located in Orange, CA
Original 83" fully restored with porcelain base. Hard to find piece especially in this condition. This item rotates so that can you can easily get to your coat or hat.
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1930s Vintage Pair of Cast Iron Stands for Shop Mannequins
Located in Warsaw, PL
The original set of cast iron stands made in Poland in the 1930s. Originally, they were used to mount a steel rod or pipe, on which the exposition torso, presenting the clothing coll...
Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

18th Century Book Binders Tool from the Print Shop of Isaac Collins
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved book binder's tool from the print shop of Isaac Collins in Trenton, New Jersey, circa 18th
Category

Antique Early 18th Century American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Metal Italian Sign from a Wine and Beer Shop, 1800
Located in Milan, Italy
amazing drawing showing a kids kiss. It was originally used by an old shop wich was selling wine and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Lunaris Smoke Wallpaper or Wall Mural in Gunmetal and Silver
By Calico Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paper found by chance in a New York curiosity shop. The artwork for this was originally created at a
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Lunaris Fog Wallpaper or Wall Mural in Grey and Silver Metallic
By Calico Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
antique paper found by chance in a New York curiosity shop. The artwork for this was originally created at
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Wabi Cloud Wallpaper or Wall Mural in Gold Metallic
By Calico Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paper found by chance in a New York curiosity shop. The artwork for this was originally created at a
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Wabi River Wallpaper or Wall Mural in Gold Metallic
By Calico Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paper found by chance in a New York curiosity shop. The artwork for this was originally created at a
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Night Aubergine Wallpaper or Wall Mural in Blue and Gold Metallic
By Calico Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
antique paper found by chance in a New York curiosity shop. The artwork for this was originally created at
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Night Indigo Wallpaper or Wall Mural in Gold Metallic
By Calico Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paper found by chance in a New York curiosity shop. The artwork for this was originally created at a
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Lunaris Midnight Wallpaper or Wall Mural in Black and Silver
By Calico Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
antique paper found by chance in a New York curiosity shop. The artwork for this was originally created at
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Night Slate Wallpaper or Wall Mural in Deep Blue and Gold Metallic
By Calico Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sample of antique paper found by chance in a New York curiosity shop. The artwork for this was originally
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Wabi Bone Wallpaper or Wall Mural in Gold Metallic
By Calico Wallpaper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paper found by chance in a New York curiosity shop. The artwork for this was originally created at a
Category

2010s American Modern Wallpaper

Pair of Carton Papier-Mâché Figures
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
curiosities were probably original quirky shop displays would add humour to any style of home.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Sterling Silver Cigar/Cigarette Cutter by The Merrill Shops
By The Merrill Shops
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver cigar/cigarette cutter by Merrill Shops of NYC. The Merrill Shops was a
Category

20th Century Unknown Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Leather and Mahogany Book Form End Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Each formed as two books one Shakespeare's Macbeth and Charles Dickens, Old Curiosity Shop, other
Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) End Tables

Tony Sarg Hand Colored Whimsical Map of Nantucket, circa 1926
By Tony Sarg
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sarg's Curiosity Shop. He hand crafted and sold a variety toys, puppets, prints, fabrics, wall-paper
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Maps

Materials

Paint

Book on Hermes Shop windows.
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A scarce English translation of this book on Hermes shop window designs by Leila Menchari. A
Category

20th Century Books

Victorian Avery Sweet Shop Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful antique Avery sweet shop scale with its original brass scoop and plate. It also has a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Shop Scale By Dayton
By The Dayton Ohio Scale Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large white enameled scale made by The Dayton Scale Co.from Ohio, USA. Extremely heavy and collectible. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Antique Day Millward Sweet Shop Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Lovely antique Day & Millward sweet shop scale with original brass imperial weights up to 8 oz with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Giant Bowie Knife, Gun Shop Advertising, Hunter’s Lodge, 1920
By Ciervo
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
wall-mounted object. This was made as an advertising for the knife’s section on a gun shop. The store
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Taxidermy

Materials

Steel

1970s Spanish "Miloga" Shop Food Weighing Scale
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish "Miloga" shop food weighing scale.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Ado Toy Shop Ko Verzuu Holland, 1932
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare wooden toy shop model 882, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1932
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Huge Early Smoke Shop Advertising Window Display
Located in Peekskill, NY
I always love finding these striking oversized store displays. This was made from some painted composite material. It's in excellent end condition with some chipping along the bowls ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Tobacco Accessories

Victorian Sign Painted Cigar Store Cupboard, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian sign painted cigar store cupboard, shop display A lovely piece of 19th century shop
Category

Antique 1890s English Industrial Tobacco Accessories

Early 20th Century Raleigh Bicycles Shop Advertising Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Raleigh Bicycles shop advertising figure We share what we love, and we love
Category

Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Rare 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Miniature Shop Counter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very charming and extremely unusual mid-19th century miniature shop counter having paneled front
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Walpamur Co Ltd English Advertising Shop Display
Located in London, GB
Walpamur Co Ltd advertising shop display We are proud to offer a rare example of an oversized
Category

Vintage 1970s British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

Miniature Extending Dining Table Miniature Shop Counter Custom order
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Rare 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Miniature Shop Counter - A very charming and extremely unusual mid
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

French Haberdashers Paper Roll Cutter Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Haberdashers Paper Roll Cutter Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser A Rare and very useful item
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Countertop National Cash Register, American, Bronze, Shop, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique countertop cash register. An American, decorative bronze Pound Sterling shop
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

20th Century English Cadbury s Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900
By Green Cadbury Ltd
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English Cadbury’s chocolate display cabinet with mother of pearl sign writing in a buckled brass frame, red velvet lined base. Condition In Great Condi...
Category

20th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-20th Century Shop Counter Display Coffee Advertising Figure
Located in London, GB
Rare Mid-20th Century shop counter display coffee advertising figure. A rare Mid-20th Century
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Rubber

Arts and Crafts Paper Roll Cutter, Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Paper Roll Cutter, Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser An unusual and very useful item
Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

Very Rare 19th Century 3 Tier Shop Paper Roll Cutter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very rare 19th century 3 tier shop paper roll cutter This is a rare and very unusual size paper
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Bnib Hector Saxe Paris Conran Shop 240 Piece Casino Poker Chips Set Leather Case
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Paris, 240 piece casino chips retailed through (And stamped inside the lid) The Conran Shop This is a
Category

20th Century French Modern Games

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher s Balance Scale
Located in Birmingham, AL
butcher shop balance scale having the complete set of original weights. This fabulous culinary antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Columbia records / His Masters Voice canvas shop advertising
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Columbia records / His Masters Voice canvas shop advertising poster A rare
Category

Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas

Early 20th century Tabletop Mannequin From a French Dressmaker s Shop 28 in High
Located in Fayetteville, AR
French dressmaker's shop. It is mounted on a wooden base and boasts its original fabric in excellent
Category

20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Single-Fin 1960 s Daytona Beach Surf Shop Custom Surfboards by Miller
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage 9'4" single-fin 1960s Daytona Beach Surf Shop Custom Surfboards by Miller. An outstanding
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Large Double Sailor s Valentine with Heart and Star Motto Home to Stay
Located in Downingtown, PA
' valentines was the New Curiosity Shop, located in McGregor Street, Bridgetown, Barbados, a popular shop where
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Bajan Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Shell

Modernist Cubist Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by William Sharp
By William Sharp
Located in Buffalo, NY
illustrations for several leading publishers, with Dickens’ Old Curiosity Shop for Heritage Press being his
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
was the New Curiosity Shop, located in McGregor Street in Bridgetown, a popular shop where sailors
Category

Antique 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Double Sailor s Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"
Located in Nantucket, MA
Curiosity Shop, located in McGregor Street in Bridgetown, a popular shop where sailors would purchase
Category

Vintage 1910s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
Curiosity Shop, located in McGregor Street in Bridgetown, a popular shop where sailors would purchase
Category

Antique 1870s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Double Sailor s Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
concludes that the primary source for sailor's valentines was the New Curiosity Shop, located in McGregor
Category

Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

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