Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

Place of Origin: Caucasian

Antique Porcelain Huqqa for Persian Market

Located in London, GB

This beautiful huqqa (or hookah), an instrument used for smoking—is a highly collectable antique piece. It created in the late 19th century, most likely in Russia. The huqqa is finely decorated with depictions of Qajar kings, suggesting that it was created for the Persian market. The huqqa features a bell-shaped base with a ribbed cylindrical top. This is covered by a cup-shaped feature on a knopped stem. The huqqa is crafted from porcelain which is white and finely decorated with deep blue stylised vines, leaves and flowers. Half-length portraits of the 19th century Persian kings, Naser al-Din Shah and Mozaffar al-Din Shah, ornament the huqqa’s base...

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Late 19th Century Islamic Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Huqqa for Persian Market

$4,783

Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Egg 19th century Rising Christ

Located in Sweden, SE

A rare and highly collectible Easter egg covered with exquisite miniature painting and gilding, created at the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory during the reign of Alexander II. The r...

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Late 19th Century Empire Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Egg 19th century Rising Christ

$878

19th Century Painted Porcelain Huqqa Base

Located in London, GB

This beautifully crafted and decorated porcelain huqqa (or hookah) base is of Continental, possibly Russian origin. It was created in the late 19th century for the Persian market. The huqqa base...

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Late 19th Century Islamic Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Painted Porcelain Huqqa Base

$3,416

Antique 20th Century Imperial Russian Gun Metal Diamond Cane Handle c.1900

By Fabergé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century Imperial Russian gun metal cane handle, mounted with approximately 100 small old cut diamonds which spiral around the cane handle.The diamonds turn a simpl...

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20th Century Other Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Multi-gemstone, Metal

Antique 20th Century Imperial Russian Gun Metal Diamond Cane Handle c.1900

$3,409

19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Persian Decoration

Located in London, GB

This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian origin and was created for the Persian market. The item is a historic smoking accessory which is highly...

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Late 19th Century Islamic Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Persian Decoration

$4,783

Two fragments from a 17th century Royal Door from an iconostasis, Annunciation

Located in Gorssel, GE

Two fragments from a 17th century Royal Door from an iconostasis, depicting the Annunciation. Russia, 17th century Dimensions: 22 x 36 cm. and 19 x 36 cm.

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17th Century Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Two fragments from a 17th century Royal Door from an iconostasis, Annunciation

$11,357 / set

Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver, Velvet Leather Book Cover c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Russian solid silver book cover, featuring velvet and leather. The front is adorned with burgundy velvet and intricate silver de...

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19th Century Other Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver, Velvet Leather Book Cover c.1890

$3,273

Turkish Ottoman Belt Buckle Display Piece with Semi Precious Stones

Located in Tampa, FL

Originally this impressive 19th century or earlier belt buckle set was designed as the focal point of an Ottoman ceremonial or formal belt, this piece now serves beautifully as a dec...

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Early 1800s Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Turkish Ottoman Belt Buckle Display Piece with Semi Precious Stones

$550

19th Century Pink Painted Porcelain Huqqa

Located in London, GB

This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian, origin and was created in the late 19th Century. The item is finely painted and decorated with photo-r...

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Late 19th Century Islamic Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pink Painted Porcelain Huqqa

$4,783

Architectural Model of the Ostankino Tower, Moscow, circa 1967

Located in London, GB

Architectural model of the Ostankino Tower, a radio and television tower in Moscow, that was distinguished by its record-setting height 1,772 ft (540.1...

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1960s Vintage Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Architectural Model of the Ostankino Tower, Moscow, circa 1967

$2,665

19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Bird Paintings

Located in London, GB

This huqqa (or hookah) is a wonderful item which is crafted from porcelain and finely hand painted and parcel gilt. The huqqa was created in the late 19th century, most likely in Rus...

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Huqqa with Bird Paintings

$4,783

Antique icon Zosima and Swataj, second half 19th century

Located in Gorssel, GE

Zosima and Swataj, founders of the Solowetski Monastery, holding a model of their monastery in their hands, Old Believers icon, second half 19th century. Dimensions: 30 x 35 cm.

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19th Century Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique icon Zosima and Swataj, second half 19th century

$3,588

Antique Carved Turkish Wood Camel Rocker with Leather Cushion Seat

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Hand Carved Turkish Wood Camel Rocker with Leather Cushion Seat One of a kind and unique carved wood rocking camel. It’s a child’s size, hand made and very cool and very old...

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Early 20th Century Islamic Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

Antique Carved Turkish Wood Camel Rocker with Leather Cushion Seat

$1,628

A Turkish Or-A Haïm National Israelite Hospital Charity Container, Circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

A charity container for the Turkish Or-A'Haïm National Israelite Hospital from circa 1930 is a historically significant artifact reflecting efforts to support healthcare and charitab...

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1930s Vintage Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

A Turkish Or-A Haïm National Israelite Hospital Charity Container, Circa 1930

$2,400

Russian Fabergé Style Silver Gilt Table Thermometer

By Karl Fabergé

Located in London, GB

The very fine table thermometer mounted in a silver-gilt frame and set with diamonds and rubies, featuring an oval shaped photograph surrounded by a ...

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20th Century Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Russian Fabergé Style Silver Gilt Table Thermometer

$12,983

Turkish Betel Nut Cutter

Located in Dallas, TX

Turkish ottoman inlaid turquoise beads semi precious stones betel nut cutter. Circa 1820, very rare.

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1820s Antique Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Turkish Betel Nut Cutter

$1,150

Modern Artist Made Signed Crusifix, Russian, Bent Copper and Wood after Heifetz

By Heifetz

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wonderful modernist sculpture, artist made, signed Crusifix, Russian, bent copper and wood, Reminiscent of sculptural designs by Heifetz, amazing quality, Retains original plaque wit...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Caucasian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Modern Artist Made Signed Crusifix, Russian, Bent Copper and Wood after Heifetz

$1,680

Dickens Fan on Your List? This First Edition of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is a Treasure

Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.

Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games

Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.

Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This

French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.

Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.

Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.

Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.