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Period: Late 19th Century
1 Volume. Austen Dobson, Ballad of Beau Brocade and Other Poems.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Austen Dobson, Ballad of Beau Brocade and Other Poems. Bound by Kelliegram in full green morocco. The covers display a gilt-tooled border and a multi-color inlay figure. Th...
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English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Sterling Silver Cigar Compendium, hallmarked 1897
Located in London, GB
A stylish Sterling silver box made to house cigars, cigarettes and matches, each in their own separate compartment. Made in hallmarked silver; London 1897 and with the cigar compartm...
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English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Golden Ring with Square Crown and Diamonds
Located in Sofia, BG
French golden ring with crown decorated with diamonds. Size 53
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French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Ancient Neoclassic Cammeo, Neapolitan Manufacture, 1760-1840
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassic Cammeo is a decorative object realized in Naples during the second half of 1700 and the beginning of 1800. Lava Stone. Very good conditions. This refined cameo ...
Category

Italian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht compass fitted to a very fine varnished binnacle box with brass hinges and glass door. Also fitted with a varnished brass sidelight wit...
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American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Map of Essex by Emanuel Bowen
Located in Cheshire, GB
Map of part of Essex and part of Kent, hand-coloured. Encased in an ebonized and gilded frame. Dimensions Height 25.5 Inches Length 32.5 Inches width 1 Inches.
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British Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map of Essex by Emanuel Bowen
Map of Essex by Emanuel Bowen
$988 Sale Price
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Chevra Kadisha Memorial Cards in Original Iron Box – Budapest, 1880
Located in New York, NY
This rare collection of Chevra Kadisha (Jewish burial society) memorial cards, dating back to 1880, originates from Budapest. These handwritten and printed cards, preserved in their ...
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Hungarian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare yacht binnacle with a highly polished gimballed compass fitted to a varnished box. The box has a polished brass side burner and hinges, hooks, and screws. First class nautical r...
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North American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1891 Map of Plymouth County Mass
Located in Norwell, MA
Original 1891 map showing Sandwich, Bourne, Plymouth Carver, Middleborough, Plympton and Kingston. Showing Long Beach in Plymouth also as well as all shore points. Cape Cod Bay is ma...
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North American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Porcelain Dish from Yacht Corsair W Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Flagship china bowl from J.P. Morgan's private yacht Corsair when it was flagship of the New York Yacht Club. Fitted to a case with a ship model of the C...
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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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Russian Islamic Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

19 Volumes, Bret Harte, the Writings
Located in New York, NY
19 Volumes. Bret Harte, The Writings. Autograph Edition. Bound by Stikeman in full blue morocco with the covers displaying ornate gilt-tooled bordering with floral details. The spine...
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

RB Spencer Marine Painting "Invincible"
Located in Norwell, MA
Oil on canvas painting of an English ship of the line HMS Invincible. Signed R B Spencer on the lower left. The vessel is shown under both sail and steam p...
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Antique Tarahumara Tesquino Vessel
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
This Tarahamara vessel was used to make corn beer in Copper Canyon, Mexico. Complete with iron stand. Rawhide wrapped for stability, a used piece. 19" D x 25" H. Great match to P510....
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Mexican Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Japanese Meiji Porcelain Figurine of Boy Holding a Green Whistle Bird, Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Porcelain Figurine of a Boy Holding a Green Whistle Bird, Ca. 1890 Meiji Period (1868-1912) DIMENSIONS Height: 8 inches Length: 7 inches Depth: 6.5 inches
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Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Binnacle "NEGUS N.Y."
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare yacht binnacle from Negus of New York. The mushroom top is fitted with two removable oil burners and has an oval glass viewing port. The binnacle pedestal holds a gimballed bras...
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North American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Tarahumara Tesquino Vessel
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
This Tarahamara is a vessel that was used to make corn beer in Copper Canyon, Mexico. Complete with blacksmith forged stand. Rawhide wrapped for stability. A much used piece. Great l...
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Mexican Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

1870 Lord Lytton s Works
By Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Located in Bath, GB
A very pleasing set of thirty-seven volumes in uniform leather bindings of the works of Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The works of Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a stunning collection in thirty-seve...
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European Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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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Russian Empire Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

An unusual mirror-backed model of a section of the steamship Catherine Govan
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual mirror-backed model of a section of the steamship Catherine Govan, of rectangular form, showing three decks of lined boxwood decking, a carved wooden lifeboat in silvered ...
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English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Boxwood

Baldwin Gleason Co. 1893 Silver Perpetual Calendar
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Small, pocket sized ornate silver plate Victorian perpetual calendar. Holder clip with ivory color celluloid cards that can be arranged fo...
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American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

c. 1899 NOS Complete Japanned Copper Dental Drill
Located in Dekalb, IL
This immaculate and incredibly rare piece of dental history originates from the office of Dr. Harry Wood - formerly located at 205 Huron Street in Berlin, WI. This complete dental drill set comes with everything - including the ornate japanned copper swing arm...
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American Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

19th Century Two French Sevres Discs in Biscuit with Profile of a Young Lady
Located in Sofia, BG
Two discs in fine white biscuit made by Sevres in France in the late 19th century. Both have identical form of a left profile of a young lady, her hair held up by a lace headdress. D...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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French Country Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rush, Beech

Very Rare 1898-1914 British Patriotic Propaganda Doll of Lord Horatio Kitchener
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for auction this very rare circa 1898 to 1914 British Patriotic Propaganda Doll of Lord Horatio Kitchener. If the face looks familiar he was the chap on the Your Country Needs YOU posters as pictured, these dolls are exceptionally collectable, they never come up for sale. Description Large scale doll featuring bisque head, hands and feet; with a painted character head in the likeness of Lord Kitchener. Doll is supplied with an officer's cap made from khaki cotton drill, leather, gold braid and red felt on a thick card base. The tunic and knee-length breeches are also made from cotton drill and feature four patch pockets, with nickel-plated paper fasteners for buttons, real leather Sam Browne belt and holster, red felt collar tabs...
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English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

1 Volume. Sir John Skelton. Charles The First.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Sir John Skelton. Charles The First. Bound in full red morocco by Riviere & Son, all edges gilt, raised bands, ornate gilt on spines and covers,...
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English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Sir John Skelton, Charles I.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume Bound In 3/4 Tan Morocco, Cloth Boards by Bickers & Son, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt on spine, royal crest on front cover. Hand-colored Frontispiece. Profusely...
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

19th Century Travail De Maîtrise / Master s Work
Located in Brecht, BE
A true collectors item, this travail de maîtrise/master's work, made in France in the 19th century, dated 1879, a wooden three spoke wheel, mounted on a contemporary iron base, a rar...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Embroidery with Hebrew Inscriptions
Located in London, GB
Antique embroidery with Hebrew inscriptions Continental, late 19th century Measures: Height 91cm, width 87cm The wall hanging is crafted from...
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European Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile

Antique Dutch Country Store Tin Plate “Klompen” Mold C1880’s
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Country Store Dutch Tin Plate “Klompen” Mold C1880’s Measures- 5''H x 13''W x 3.75''D This antique tin plate mold, dating back to the 1880s, w...
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European Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

19th Century Black Forest Wall Shrine with St. Anthony of Padua Jesus
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Black Forest Wall Shrine with Porcelain St. Anthony of Padua & Jesus will make a splendid devotional for any room, and features sculpted wood combining the Renaissance and Classical styles in a lovely oval form upon which has been placed burgundy velvet, making the painted porcelain figurine of St. Anthony cradling the infant Jesus...
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German Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Velvet, Oak

Burmese Buddhism Scripture with Lacquer Covers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Theravada Buddhism scripture book from Burma, circa late 19th century-early 20th century. The book opens to continuous folding pages that is accordion like. Ink scriptures in curvy Burmese language were handwritten on both sides of the pages. The papers are bind by two lacquered wood covers with elaborate design that features relief scrolls and mini mosaic...
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Burmese Other Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

1879 The Chronicles of Barsetshire
By Anthony Trollope
Located in Bath, GB
A fine Bayntun-Riviere set of Anthony Trollope's noted series 'The Chronicles of Barsetshire'. With an illustrated frontispiece to all volumes. Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an...
Category

English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sterling Silver St Patrick s Cathedral Marriage Plaque 1874 Antique
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This silver plaque commemorates the marriage of James Smith Jr to Kate R. Nugent that took place at St Patrick's Cathedral on Wednesday May 13 1874 what follows on is marriages of ot...
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American Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Seven – Grp 2
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of seven antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items...
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American Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

A wooden Eiffel Tower with a barometer and a thermometer, late 19th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A intricately crafted miniature wooden Eiffel Tower, designed to evoke the elegance of Parisian architecture while serving as a functional weather station. This piece combines fine c...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Silver Wager Cups Modelled as a Lady Gentleman in Costume
By Martin Sugar
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1891 by Martin Sugar, this striking pair of antique sterling silver wager cups, are modelled as a gentlem...
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English Baroque Revival Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes Good pair of French Officers Epaulettes made in Red Silk and lined in black velvet, the f...
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Federal Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wool

WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow boat lantern with markers badge from WM Porter and Sons, nineteenth century. Fitted with flat red and green port and starboard lenses and a bulbous clear bow lens. Hi...
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American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ute Sheep Horn Spoon, circa 1870
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Ute sheep horn spoon with old tag “Ute, Pine River, Battle, Ex. Cottchall Collection. Collected 1870.” Brain tanned with blue and white beading on top. Per...
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American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

The Royal Squadron Schooner Prize won by Miranda, 1877
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The Royal Squadron Schooner Prize won by Miranda, 1877. This impressive trophy is a small replica of the classical Roman ‘Warwick Vase’. The body is cast and chased with fruiting vi...
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English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Gothic Revival, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, London, 1877
By Samuel Smily
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Samuel Smily, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, is in the Gothic revival style. ...
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English Gothic Revival Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Imray Ocean Chart of the Coast of Brazil 1876
Located in Norwell, MA
Imray & Son 1876 Nautical chart of the Coast of Brazil between Cape Frio and the River Plate. Nicely framed. Overall Dimensions: 46" H x 56" W.
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique French Candelabra or Alter Ornament, circa 1890-Boat Shaped
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome and eye catching antique boat-shaped candlestick/candelabra, for 7 candles. Also known as a Thanksgiving candelabra, it is from around 1900 and originates from the Catholic...
Category

French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Bowlight Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Hinged rear door, Fresnel lens, vented top, carry handle. With polished burner inside. By Universal Metal Spinning an...
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1898 Chart of Boston Bay
Located in Norwell, MA
Original 1898 chart showing Massachusetts Bay with the coast from Cape Ann to Cape Cod. This is a U.S. Navy Geodetic survey chart. All towns are noted along the coast. Framed with gl...
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Decorative Scientific Concave Mercury Mirror Maroon Leather Ebony
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual scientific mirror, French in origin circa 1880 The mirror is mercury, with age related oxidization and pitting to the plate. Encased in a maroon leather frame with embos...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Ebony

19th Century China Trade Seascape with a Junk, Signed, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century China Trade Seascape with a Junk, by Lee Heng, circa 1870, an oil on board seascape with large Chinese Junk under full sail in the fo...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Blackfeet or crow split horn headdress collected by Ron Hall at Browning, Montana from grandson of Edward Axe (Blackfeet) who acquired from Jack B...
Category

American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hide, Beads, Feathers

19th Century Box Wood and Iron Paper Guillotine
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century box wood and iron paper guillotine  Well used and still working well, the makers name in the centre of the chopping platform is too wo...
Category

Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Boxwood

Handmade Tunisian Jewish Silver Hamsa Necklace with Original Chain
Located in New York, NY
This handmade silver Hamsa necklace is a striking example of traditional Judaica from the Jewish communities of Tunisia. The Hamsa, a deeply rooted symbol...
Category

Tunisian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Original Imray Son Chart of North Atlantic, 1876
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical chart of the North Atlantic showing the Eastern United States coast, Caribbean Islands, South America (Venezuela and ), British Possessions (Canada - Gulf of Lawrence, Newfo...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Caricature Napoleon III Bronze Statuette, Signed Ham Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Caricature Napoleon III bronze statuette, Signed HAM late 19th century. Bronze sculpture of Napoleon III, surellymade after leaving France, 19th century. A satirical political commen...
Category

French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Billiard Marker or POOL Scorer Victorian Barcelona Spain
Located in Radstock, GB
An exquisite and exceptiionally rare Spanish billiard marker by Mayol Y Poch of Barcelona circa 1880. Probably made from Madera wood. A high end ...
Category

Spanish Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Austrian Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Torah pointer, Vienna, Austria, circa 1880. Decorated with Guilloche silver work within three rings; on the top, in the middle of the shaft, and next to the finger. Set with the original silver chain. Stamped with Austrian silver hallmarks. Every item in Menorah Galleries...
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Austrian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

19th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hand hammed and hand engraved brass Hanukkah lamp, Morrocco, 19th century stands with oil fonts with pinched spouts attached to the back plate. Han...
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Novelty Magic Mushroom Cigar Lighter - made in London in 1888 by Jane Brownett
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1888 by Jane Brownett, this fun, Novelty, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, is modelled as a mushroom (probably a magic one), and is incredibly detailed....
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English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elegant Large Rosewood Chest and Mother of Pearl End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant large rosewood chest and mother of pearl end 19th century. Spectacular and elegant large box of French origin from the end of the 19th century made of solid noble wood...
Category

French Baroque Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rosewood

Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hanukkah lamp, cast brass, rivets, Algeria, circa 1880. Crescent-shaped back plate, with eight gates, a vase with flowers, apertures in veget...
Category

Algerian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

The Luska Bay Regatta Challenge Cup won by Surprise, 1878
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This ornate repoussé silver trophy is in the form of a handled cup with an everted rim and tripod dolphin base. The high relief decoration comprises three gaff rigged yachts racing,...
Category

English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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