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Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wood model of antique fishing boat ship with sails made in Argentina By: unknown Material: wood, thread, fabric Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnis...
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Arts and Crafts Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Thread, Fabric

Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina
Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina

Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina

$1,080
English Pond Sailing Yacht on Stand from the Edwardian Era (H 61 1/2 x W 56)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large English pond yacht from the Edwardian era, handcrafted from wood and brass and featuring vintage cloth sails and fittings. Displayed on a separate, custom-fitted st...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Pond Sailing Yacht on Stand from the Edwardian Era (H 61 1/2 x W 56)
English Pond Sailing Yacht on Stand from the Edwardian Era (H 61 1/2 x W 56)

English Pond Sailing Yacht on Stand from the Edwardian Era (H 61 1/2 x W 56)

$6,895
French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna Child
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive work of textile art, this French 19th century raised gold embroidery of the Madonna & Child resembles liturgical vestments such as a cope or chasuble that a member of t...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Thread, Wood

French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna Child
French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna Child

French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna Child

$2,800
Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear Alastair , C. 1900s
By Steiff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear ''Alastair,' C. 1900s Attributed to Steiff, unmarked, Germany, earlier 20th century Meet "Alastair," a charming and rare antique teddy bear...
Category

Early 20th Century German Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mohair, Thread

Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear Alastair , C. 1900s
Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear Alastair , C. 1900s

Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear Alastair , C. 1900s

$1,495
Lecoultre Riviere Monkey Orchestra Musical Automata Picture, France, c. 1865
By LeCoultre Cie 1
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare museum quality monkey ‘chamber orchestra’ automata musical picture, made in France in c. 1855 and signed ‘Riviere’. The picture is in extraordinarily good origina...
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Lecoultre Riviere Monkey Orchestra Musical Automata Picture, France, c. 1865
Lecoultre Riviere Monkey Orchestra Musical Automata Picture, France, c. 1865

Lecoultre Riviere Monkey Orchestra Musical Automata Picture, France, c. 1865

$24,566
Mid-Late 19th Century English Needlepoint Bell Pull
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 19th century English needlepoint bell pull. A very rare & splendid example with gilt bronze lion mask mounts; maroon backing. Floral, fl...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Thread, Yarn

Mid-Late 19th Century English Needlepoint Bell Pull
Mid-Late 19th Century English Needlepoint Bell Pull

Mid-Late 19th Century English Needlepoint Bell Pull

$450
Antique 16th Century Florentine carved Jesus Christ with Shroud in Glas Display
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely outstanding and extremely expressive sculpture of Crucified Jesus Christ in carved polychrome wood, on the background of a 16th century Silk Florentine fine fab...
Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Antique 16th Century Florentine carved Jesus Christ with Shroud in Glas Display
Antique 16th Century Florentine carved Jesus Christ with Shroud in Glas Display

Antique 16th Century Florentine carved Jesus Christ with Shroud in Glas Display

$21,529
American Mohair Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, Franklin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Mohair & Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, 'Franklin' USA, Circa 1900s Meet "Franklin," an expressive and well-loved example of an uncommon American cone-nose teddy bea...
Category

Early 20th Century American Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mohair, Thread, Straw

American Mohair Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, Franklin
American Mohair Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, Franklin

American Mohair Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, Franklin

$1,450
Brutalist Brass Necklace
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Signed Brutalist brass necklace.
Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Brass Necklace
Brutalist Brass Necklace

Brutalist Brass Necklace

$950
A Large Unique Collection of Vintage Trout Flies Lures, Canada Circa 1965
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large & most unique collection of approximately 275 vintage hand-tied wet & dry trout flies, all mounted & described with typed labels, suitable for framing and would an attractive...
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Other Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Large Unique Collection of Vintage Trout Flies Lures, Canada Circa 1965
A Large Unique Collection of Vintage Trout Flies Lures, Canada Circa 1965

A Large Unique Collection of Vintage Trout Flies Lures, Canada Circa 1965

$2,400 Sale Price / set
40% Off
English Renaissance Framed Crest Embroidery
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance embroidery of a crest having a crown top mounted on a red velvet background in an ebonized wood frame.
Category

16th Century English Northern Renaissance Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Thread, Velvet, Wood

English Renaissance Framed Crest Embroidery
English Renaissance Framed Crest Embroidery

English Renaissance Framed Crest Embroidery

$2,800
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Ethnic Musical Instrument, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ethnic musical instrument is a unique object realized in the half of the 20th century. Ethnic musical instrument made by craftsmanship with wood and recycled materials. Mint c...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Ethnic Musical Instrument, Mid-20th Century
Ethnic Musical Instrument, Mid-20th Century

Ethnic Musical Instrument, Mid-20th Century

$334
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Kay Bojensen Teak Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original Kay Bojesen Teak Monkey, with new rubber joints installed so this guy is ready to go for the next 60 years! Signed on bottom of foot. Nice patina to the wood! Bought from...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Kay Bojensen Teak Monkey
Kay Bojensen Teak Monkey

Kay Bojensen Teak Monkey

$595
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hand Crafted Decorative Model of a Sailing Ship, similar to the USS constitution, however not labeled as such. The wooden body is painted and the fabric on the fully crooked sails...
Category

20th Century Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails
Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails

Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails

$849
H 20 in W 22 in D 3.5 in
Model of wooden boat hull On metal Base - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Model of wooden boat hull On metal Base - 20th Boat - Decoration - Vintage Measures : 128cmx27cm H:43,5cm Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Model of wooden boat hull On metal Base - 20th
Model of wooden boat hull On metal Base - 20th

Model of wooden boat hull On metal Base - 20th

$776
H 17.13 in W 50.4 in D 10.63 in
Victorian Cased Pheasant Taxidermy, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This late Victorian-era taxidermy diorama depicts a male ring-necked pheasant with beautiful, chestnut-brown plumage and long white tail feathers. Perched atop a rock with an alert p...
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Victorian Cased Pheasant Taxidermy, Late 19th Century
Victorian Cased Pheasant Taxidermy, Late 19th Century

Victorian Cased Pheasant Taxidermy, Late 19th Century

$1,180
H 20.25 in W 33.25 in D 8.25 in
Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries
Located in London, GB
A pair of Turkish 19th century antique Ottoman embroideries Turkey, 19th century Small: height 31cm, width 37cm, depth 0.5cm Large: heigh...
Category

19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries
Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries

Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries

$4,776 / set
H 18.51 in W 26.78 in D 0.2 in
Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large elegant wooden pond yacht ship model in maple and mahogany. High quality, hand-built. Deck fitted with small screws. Denmark 1920-1930....
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Other Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model

Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model

$4,145
H 85.44 in W 60.63 in D 9.85 in
French 17th Century Baroque Wooden Madonna with Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely hand carved wooden Madonna with child with traces of old color. Despite of the fact this piece has several losses , she has a wonderful and strong expression and beautiful old...
Category

17th Century French Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French 17th Century Baroque Wooden Madonna with Child
French 17th Century Baroque Wooden Madonna with Child

French 17th Century Baroque Wooden Madonna with Child

$949 Sale Price
45% Off
H 18.31 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
Bamboo sword cane - late 19th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Collector's Item - cane - Around 1890 Measures : Ø 3 cm - Longueur: 86cm Materials : Bambou - metal This rare bamboo cane sword remarkably combines elegance and utility. It conceal...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Bamboo sword cane - late 19th century
Bamboo sword cane - late 19th century

Bamboo sword cane - late 19th century

$1,111
H 33.86 in Dm 1.19 in
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock A picturesque and highly decorative example of a rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock. A 5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals in a hand painted church behind houses with an automaton watermill and windmill, with papier Mache 3D hills in the foreground with metal staircase...
Category

1880s European Early Victorian Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

$5,254
H 24 in W 26 in D 7 in
Antique Ship Model of American Bark
Located in Norwell, MA
This antique rigged model has standing and running cords, cabins, hatches, etc., colorful paint job. Great old mustard paint. Set onto a simple cradle. Ide...
Category

1920s North American Vintage Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Ship Model of American Bark
Antique Ship Model of American Bark

Antique Ship Model of American Bark

$1,495
H 29 in W 37 in D 10 in
Madonna and Child, Classical 19th Century Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Madonna and child, Classical 19th century painting. This lovely oil painting was purchased in Spain. The artist is unknown. The painting still maintains its original finish and ha...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Madonna and Child, Classical 19th Century Painting
Madonna and Child, Classical 19th Century Painting

Madonna and Child, Classical 19th Century Painting

$2,400
H 25.6 in W 21 in D 1 in
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Large Antique Naive Folk Art Cloth Rag Doll, Early 20Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
LARGE FOLK ART RAG DOLL An adorable and individual cloth doll lovingly hand-stitched with embroidered facial features, rosy cheeks and braided human hair. Charming hand-stitched cl...
Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Silk, Thread

Large Antique Naive Folk Art Cloth Rag Doll, Early 20Th Century
Large Antique Naive Folk Art Cloth Rag Doll, Early 20Th Century

Large Antique Naive Folk Art Cloth Rag Doll, Early 20Th Century

H 24.41 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
Early 20th Century Danish Framed Angel Needlepoint with Gilt Thread
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or hallway with this elegant and colorful wall decor. Hand crafted in Denmark circa 1937 set in a frame protected with glass, the panel depicts an angel reaching dow...
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metallic Thread

Early 20th Century Danish Framed Angel Needlepoint with Gilt Thread
Early 20th Century Danish Framed Angel Needlepoint with Gilt Thread

Early 20th Century Danish Framed Angel Needlepoint with Gilt Thread

H 20.5 in W 15.25 in D 1 in
English Pond Sailing Yacht on Stand from the Edwardian Era (H 41 1/2 x W 33)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English pond yacht from the Edwardian era, handcrafted from wood and brass and featuring vintage cloth sails and fittings. Displayed on a sep...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Pond Sailing Yacht on Stand from the Edwardian Era (H 41 1/2 x W 33)
English Pond Sailing Yacht on Stand from the Edwardian Era (H 41 1/2 x W 33)

English Pond Sailing Yacht on Stand from the Edwardian Era (H 41 1/2 x W 33)

H 41.5 in W 33 in D 8 in
19th Century Sailor s Folk Art Woolie with Photograph of a Young Queen Victoria
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Photograph of a Young Queen Victoria, circa 1896, hand crafted wool yarn picture with silver thread highligh...
Category

1890s English Folk Art Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wool, Thread

19th Century Sailor s Folk Art Woolie with Photograph of a Young Queen Victoria
19th Century Sailor s Folk Art Woolie with Photograph of a Young Queen Victoria

19th Century Sailor s Folk Art Woolie with Photograph of a Young Queen Victoria

H 16.25 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
Set of Semi-Precious Stone Grapes Gourd with Jade, Amethyst, Agate
Located in Soquel, CA
Set of four mid-century carved and polished semi-precious stone fruit sculptures. Includes three bunches of carved semi-precious stone grapes; two bunches...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Jade, Wire

Set of Semi-Precious Stone Grapes Gourd with Jade, Amethyst, Agate
Set of Semi-Precious Stone Grapes Gourd with Jade, Amethyst, Agate

Set of Semi-Precious Stone Grapes Gourd with Jade, Amethyst, Agate

H 4 in W 4 in D 9 in
Large English Pond Yacht on Stand, "My Fair Lady"
Located in Austin, TX
A very large scale handsome English pond yacht (over nine feet high), handcrafted from wood and brass and featuring vintage cloth sails and fittings. Displayed on a separate, cust...
Category

Early 20th Century English Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large English Pond Yacht on Stand, "My Fair Lady"
Large English Pond Yacht on Stand, "My Fair Lady"

Large English Pond Yacht on Stand, "My Fair Lady"

H 112 in W 98 in D 15 in
Framed Needlepoint Cross-Stitched American Eagle Signed E Pluribus Unum
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
handstitched needlepoint framed American Eagle. Woven from wool, the subject of this patriotic cross-stitched piece features a golden Admiral Eagle with hints of brown. Its wings are outstretched and it's head glances to the side. From his mouth is a blue ribbon with the American motto E Pluribus Unum...
Category

1960s American American Classical Vintage Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Thread, Glass, Wood

Framed Needlepoint Cross-Stitched American Eagle Signed E Pluribus Unum
Framed Needlepoint Cross-Stitched American Eagle Signed E Pluribus Unum

Framed Needlepoint Cross-Stitched American Eagle Signed E Pluribus Unum

H 10.75 in W 20.25 in D 1.07 in
Vintage Fencing Mask, France, circa 1940s
Located in Napa, CA
French vintage fencing mask with canvas, mesh and wire.
Category

1940s French Vintage Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Mesh

Vintage Fencing Mask, France, circa 1940s
Vintage Fencing Mask, France, circa 1940s

Vintage Fencing Mask, France, circa 1940s

H 15 in W 8 in D 8 in
English 19th Century Complete Replica of the Clipper Ship Cutty Sark, 1869
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century complete replica of the clipper ship Cutty Sark 1869 with three mast and complete set of 21 sails.  
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Complete Replica of the Clipper Ship Cutty Sark, 1869
English 19th Century Complete Replica of the Clipper Ship Cutty Sark, 1869

English 19th Century Complete Replica of the Clipper Ship Cutty Sark, 1869

H 22.5 in W 17 in D 7 in
Liturgical Vestments / Chasubles
Located in Dallas, TX
several assorted liturgical vestments / chasubles individual measurements and prices are listed below from left to right purple chasuble, 40.5" H x 26.25" W, $195.00 multi-colo...
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Liturgical Vestments / Chasubles
Liturgical Vestments / Chasubles

Liturgical Vestments / Chasubles

H 47 in W 35.5 in D 0.1 in
Model of the North Sea Trawler Ship
Located in Surrey, BC
Rare, North Sea Trawler, hand made including nets. Original paint surface and details
Category

1950s European Vintage Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Thread, Wood

Model of the North Sea Trawler Ship
Model of the North Sea Trawler Ship

Model of the North Sea Trawler Ship

H 18 in W 21 in D 6 in
Rare antique Himalayan Embroidery Thangka White Tara
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superbly crafted and rather rare thangka that depicts white Tara, a deity in Tantric Buddhism in Himalaya region who was born out of a tear from the Goddess of Compassion. The Tara...
Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Antique Thread Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk, Cotton, Thread

Rare antique Himalayan Embroidery Thangka White Tara
Rare antique Himalayan Embroidery Thangka White Tara

Rare antique Himalayan Embroidery Thangka White Tara

H 23.5 in W 19.5 in D 1.5 in

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