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Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and enchanting treasure of Belle Epoque artistry! This early 20th-century Belgian two-bird singing automaton captures the poetry of mechanical design and natural beauty. Prese...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage
Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage

Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage

$2,125
Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage
Located in Middleburg, VA
An enchanting masterpiece of mechanical artistry, this rare two-bird singing automaton embodies the romance and refinement of Europe's fascination with automatons at the turn of the ...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage
Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage

Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage

$2,625
Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
An enchanting jewel of mechanical artistry! This early 20th-century singing bird automaton evokes the romance of Europe's golden age of craftsmanship. Encased within an elegantly dom...
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20th Century German Rococo Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton

$2,000
Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle. Hand-blown with an extraordinary effervescent patina. Found on a shipwreck in the English Channel. Made in France circa 1650. An ex...
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Antique 17th Century Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle
Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle

Extremely Rare French 17th Century Brandy Bottle

$1,750
Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin. Rare large size made of carved poplar with articulated joints retaining the original painted decoration possibly depicting a Sain...
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Antique 18th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin
Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin

Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin

$4,875
19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual size, made of carved Beech with articulated joints and old patinated surface. These were designed to illustrate the human body's joints function. Made in Provence circa 1890....
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin
19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin

19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin

$2,000
Ottoman Silver-Inlaid "Jambiya" Dagger with Sheath
Located in Middleburg, VA
An elegant 19th-century Ottoman Jambiya, richly decorated with intricate silver inlay and highlighted with the deep black sheen of traditional niello work. Both the sheath and the fo...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Turkish Empire Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver, Metal

Ottoman Silver-Inlaid "Jambiya" Dagger with Sheath
Ottoman Silver-Inlaid "Jambiya" Dagger with Sheath

Ottoman Silver-Inlaid "Jambiya" Dagger with Sheath

$1,600
Ottoman Silver-Inlaid “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath
Located in Middleburg, VA
An extraordinary statement of elegance, prestige, and masterful artistry, this large Ottoman Jambiya, crafted circa 1790, exemplifies the height of imperial craftsmanship. The sweepi...
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Antique 16th Century Turkish Empire Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver, Metal

Ottoman Silver-Inlaid “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath
Ottoman Silver-Inlaid “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath

Ottoman Silver-Inlaid “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath

$1,850
Framed 17th Century Map of Cumberland, England by John Speed, 1610
By John Speed
Located in Middleburg, VA
A fascinating and richly detailed antique map of Cumberland County in northwest England, drawn and published by the celebrated English cartographer John Spe...
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Antique Early 17th Century English British Colonial Maps

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Framed 17th Century Map of Cumberland, England by John Speed, 1610
Framed 17th Century Map of Cumberland, England by John Speed, 1610

Framed 17th Century Map of Cumberland, England by John Speed, 1610

$1,350
19th Century Hand-Forged Steel and Bronze Tobacco Hatchet from Virginia
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and distinctive 19th-century tobacco hatchet, hand-forged in Virginia and crafted with a bold utilitarian elegance. The heavy, asymmetrical steel blade features a deeply aged ...
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Antique 19th Century American Romantic Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Brass

19th Century Hand-Forged Steel and Bronze Tobacco Hatchet from Virginia
19th Century Hand-Forged Steel and Bronze Tobacco Hatchet from Virginia

19th Century Hand-Forged Steel and Bronze Tobacco Hatchet from Virginia

$400
Early 20th Century Swedish Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A little poem in wood, this early 20th-century Swedish tobacco box is a quiet testament to the beauty of everyday ritual. Hand-turned from golden-hued burled birch, its surface is al...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Swedish Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Early 20th Century Swedish Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box

Early 20th Century Swedish Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box

$820
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
Located in Middleburg, VA
A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector is an evocative relic from the dawn of visual storytelling. Crafted circa 1890, th...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

$1,565
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French 17th Century Baptismal Font
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 17th century Baptismal Font from the South of France beautifully carved from marble. Minimalist lines give this piece a calming feel. Wil...
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Antique 17th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

French 17th Century Baptismal Font
French 17th Century Baptismal Font

French 17th Century Baptismal Font

$14,750
H 36.5 in Dm 27 in
Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A polished hardstone disc. Provenance unknown but probably a early 20th century Hawaiin Ulu Maika stoen. Ulu Maika is a ancient game simular to bowling played by the indigineaous Haw...
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Early 20th Century Hawaiian Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Early 20th Century Stone Disc

Early 20th Century Stone Disc

$1,802
H 8.67 in Dm 7.09 in
Early 20th Century Toy Noah s Ark, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Toy Noah s Ark, German
Early 20th Century Toy Noah s Ark, German

Early 20th Century Toy Noah s Ark, German

$1,650 / set
H 10 in W 18 in D 6 in
Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage automatronic wind-up singing bird cage crafted by Karl Griesbaum in Germany. Automation makes the caged bird sing, flutter its tail and move its beak and head about. The cage...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany
Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany

Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany

$975
H 11.5 in Dm 6.5 in
18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century spanish polychromed tabernacle, niche for the display of Santos. Original finish in somber tones of ochre and siena.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche
18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche

18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche

$3,250
H 54.75 in W 35.75 in D 24.25 in
18th Century, Spanish Colonial Religious Painting of San Geronimo
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century painting of San Geronimo, oil on canvas laid on wood board. It was later placed in a restored 19th century wood and gesso frame. There is no signature.
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century, Spanish Colonial Religious Painting of San Geronimo
18th Century, Spanish Colonial Religious Painting of San Geronimo

18th Century, Spanish Colonial Religious Painting of San Geronimo

$2,800
H 42 in W 28 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Hanging brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, Morocco, circa 1900. Decorated with openwork, engravings, and with figures of birds on both sides. Made of heavy cast brass, the backplate is pi...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Early 20th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Early 20th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

$1,800
H 12.6 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent example of 18th-century Italian Baroque craftsmanship, this grand polychrome and gilded wooden niche embodies the opulence and theatricality of the period. At its cente...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century
Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century

Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century

$4,014
H 49.22 in W 33.86 in D 16.15 in
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Painted Wooden Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted wood santo altar figure - religious folk art sculpture. 18th/19th century, possibly earlier, most likely depicting Saint F...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Painted Wooden Santo Altar Figure
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Painted Wooden Santo Altar Figure

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Painted Wooden Santo Altar Figure

$750
H 10 in W 4 in D 4.25 in
18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Christ Crucified Altar Sculpture
By Juan De Mesa
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque Period Spanish altarpiece retablo / reredo, by (attributed) Luis Salvador Carmona (1708-1767), depicting thorn crowned Christ crucified / Cristo crucificado hand carved, polychromed wood with forged iron nails, mounted on later plaque. This rare antique religious work / object of art, circa 1750, most likely commissioned by the Catholic Church of Spain, destined to be prominently displayed as an altarpiece / retablo or as part of a much larger reredo, directly behind the main altar at a Spanish or Continental European Catholic Church (French, Italian, Iberian, Portuguese) The Crucified Christ, displayed mounted on a later faded red fabric upholstered shaped backboard plaque with textured gilt border. The exceptional hand sculpted, carved, gessoed, polychrome painted figure depicting bloodied Jesus, with crown of thorns atop his head, only wearing a undulating shaped cloth around his loin, arms extended and feet crossed, spear head form iron nails through both. The verso covered in an old paper printed backing with metal hook hardware at top for wall hanging. Dimensions (approx): Overall: 22" High, 14.5" Wide, 3.25" Deep Figure only: 16" High, 10" Wide, 3" Deep Historical background: Artist: (attrib) Luis Salvador Carmona (1708, Nava del Rey – 1767, Madrid) was a Spanish Baroque sculptor who came from a family of artists, including uncle of Manuel Salvador Carmona. He was sent to be trained in Madrid in the workshop of Juan Alonso...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Christ Crucified Altar Sculpture
18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Christ Crucified Altar Sculpture

18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Christ Crucified Altar Sculpture

$5,500
H 22 in W 14.5 in D 3.25 in
18th Century Spanish Santos
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved Santos in original condition. Beautiful old patina.
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Santos
18th Century Spanish Santos

18th Century Spanish Santos

$6,127
H 42 in W 16 in D 12 in
17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 17th century French Baroque cast iron figure of the Virgin praying. Likely originally part of an outdoor shrine as it has been exposed to the ...
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Antique Early 17th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Iron

17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin
17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin

17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin

$1,180
H 7 in W 2 in D 1.6 in

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