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Period: Mid-19th Century
9 Volumes. Horace Walpole, The Letters.
Located in New York, NY
9 Volumes. Horace Walpole, The Letters. Bound in 3/4 brown morocco and marbled boards, bordered in gilt-tooling. Raised band spines with gilt-tooled det...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1 Volume. Richard Henry Stoddard, The Loves and Heroines of the Poets.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Richard Henry Stoddard, The Loves and Heroines of the Poets. Bound in full brown morocco with the covers and raised band spine displaying ornate gilt and open-tooled detail...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Mid 19th century pietra dura brooch, circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This superb quality mid 19th century Pietra dura brooch is a very fine example decorated with a complicated and detailed display of cut flowers which include turquoise blue forget-me...
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Italian Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840 Museal rustic lithophany depicting finely carved chamoise in a mountain landscape. The f...
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German Black Forest Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Antler

Late Regency Childs Yew and Elm Windsor Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with bow back and pierced baluster splat, turned legs and crinoline stretcher.
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Elm, Yew

1840 Visits to Remarkable Places: Old Halls, Battle Fields, and Scenes
Located in Bath, GB
An extra illustrated example of the first series of Howitt's guide to the scenery of England, in beautiful half morocco bindings by Zaehnsdorf. First Edition, Illustrated, Leather B...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Portrait of Madam Vigée-Lebrun and her daughter after Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun
Located in Paris, FR
Miniature portrait of Madame Vigée-Lebrun and her daughter after Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842). Signed "Joséphine Rozier", titled lower right and dated 1856. Gilded stucco and w...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

3 Volumes. G.N. Wright, The People s Gallery of Engravings.
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. G.N. Wright, The People's Gallery of Engravings. Bound by John Mylrea in 3/4 red calf and marbled boards bordered in floral open-tooling. The spines display a black morocc...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Large Carved Giallo Antico Grand Tour Model of the Temple of Castor and Pollux
Located in London, GB
An unusually large carved Giallo Antico grand tour model of the temple of Caster and Pollux of impressive scale the fragmented architrave and cornice in the Corinthian order...
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Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

19th Century Spanish Wooden Painted Figure Sculpture of a Saint Holding a Stick
Located in Marbella, ES
Mid 19th century Spanish wooden painted hand carved figure sculpture of a saint holding a long stick.  
Category

Spanish Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1865 Chart of the Islands of Madeira
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare James Imray chart from 1865 titled "Chart of the Islands of Madeira, Porto Santo and Dezerea" drawn from the survey made by Captain Ate Vidal Royal Navy, London. Published by Ja...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1848-1857 Dombey and Son, David Copperfield, Little Dorrit
Located in Bath, GB
The first editions in book form of three of Charles Dickens' best known novels. With 'David Copperfield' and 'Dombey and Son' present in early issues, and 'Little Dorrit' in its firs...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

VINTAGE 1940 s STAUNTON METAL CHESS SET GEORGIAN CIRCA 1800 BOX CHESSBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1940's English metal Staunton Chess set with Georgian circa 1840's Mahogany b...
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English Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Nineteenth Century Yacht Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare boat binnacle with solid brass mushroom style hood. Mid nineteenth century gimballed compass by Ritchie of Boston. Varnished mahogany base with...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Porcelain Maiden with Child Statue, 1850s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century Italian porcelain Maiden and her child statue from the 1850s. A damage at the back of the maiden has been renovated. Beautiful qu...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Gold Gilt Carved Holy Water
Located in London, GB
19th century gold gilt carved holy water We are proud to offer an exceptional example of an Italian 19th century gold gilt carved wood holy water. In untouched form this item is cl...
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Italian Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French Baroque Style Hand Carved Giltwood Processional Cross
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Baroque style hand carved giltwood baton de ceremonies or processional crosses used in a village cathedral in the South of France, circa 1850s. These exceptional cross...
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French Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-19th Century English Iron and Copper Hanging Trade Spring Balance
Located in Dallas, TX
A one of a kind! Created in England circa 1850, this "Peson" (or spring balance scale) was used in butcher shops to weight animals ( pigs, sheep, ...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Engraved Brass and Copper Snuff Box, English, Circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century English brass snuff box with copper top and bottom, remnants of old decoration throughout, circa 1850.
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Choctaw bandolier shot pouch from a Natchez Mississippi collection. Silk ribbon fringe at shoulder. Exceptional graphic condition. White beading on...
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American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Mid 19th Century Renaissance style Walnut Cased Thermometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michael A. Finnel Mid 19th Century Renaissance Revival style Walnut Cased Thermometer with leaf decorated crest, printed marks. Thermometer not workin...
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American Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Ships Salt Beef Barrel, Oak and Brass Ships Storage Tub
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Ships Salt Beef Barrel, Oak and Brass Ships Storage Tub A survivor from the 18th Century, this excellent piece would have been used for sto...
Category

Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container
Located in New York, NY
Large handmade iron charity container, Hungary, circa 1850. The iron tzedakah box was installed within the wall at the Hungarian Synagogue. On the fr...
Category

Hungarian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Breccia Marble Grand Tour Model of a Roman Bath
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique breccia marble Grand Tour model of a roman bath. Lion paws and a Portoro marble base display this Italian sculpture to showcase its elegant veining and impressive craftsm...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials Rimmonim
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Torah finials, chased, pierced, engraved, and cast, France, circa 1860. The finials are constructed with large open-work decorated ball ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Micromosaic and gold paperweight. After G.Barberi. Early 19th century.
By Gustav Barberini
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular marble paperweight with octogonal inlaid micromosaic plate. The plaque depicting a spaniel in a landscape, the trunk os a tree in this left. Depictions of dogs in micro...
Category

Italian Restauration Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Large Pair of Signed 19th Century Relief Portrait Busts of Wellington Napoleon
By Nathaniel Palmer
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome and impressive pair of relief portrait busts in copper depicting portrait busts of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) on the left, and Napoleon Bona...
Category

English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Palais Royal Aide-de-Memoire, French, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Purse revealing diary and pen in the interior.
Category

French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Banjo Barometer by Maple Co
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian banjo barometer in carved solid oak. This was made in London by Maple and Co, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is of amazing quality, beau...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Regency Brass Mounted Country House Library Long Arm or Book Reach, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
This beautifully engineered and constructed library accessory is in good working condition. It is a rare piece and would have originated from a lar...
Category

English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

An oak inkwell carved from Lutine timber, dated 1799
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This large and historically interesting inkwell, or standish, is carved from timber recovered from the wreck of H.M.S. Lutine. It has a central inkwell, with a bud and oakleaf cover...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Four Pair of rare Georgian Miniature Mahogany Shoes decorated Mother of Pearl
Located in Leuven , BE
These stunning and unique Miniature Georgian shoes were produced in England during the early 19th century, circa 1830. They are hand carved from Mahogany wood and feature the most wo...
Category

British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Silver Cheroot Case from Mtb ‘Brave Borderer, ’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A silver cheroot case from MTB ‘Brave Borderer,’ of rectangular form, the exterior textured, the interior gilt and incised with an image of the boat above the legend ‘H.M.S. “Brave Borderer” 1858-59’ and the initials ‘N.D.F’. Fully assayed. The Brave-class fast patrol torpedo boats...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

American Rooster Sheet Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Arts & Crafts stylized sheet iron rooster boot scraper on wooden base. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: United States Size: 12" H x 12" L. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery d...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

French Eglomise Barometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine decorative french eglomise barometer.
Category

French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Carved Antique Limestone Window Fragment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A richly carved antique limestone window fragment, reclaimed from a church in Shropshire. Dating from the mid 19th century, this carved stone fragment...
Category

English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Colt Distributors Quill Letter to Governor Beginning of Civil War, 1861
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
This handwritten (it appears with quill) letter was addressed to the Governor of the state of Ohio in 1861- the beginning of the Civil War. Tyler Davidson, one of the major Colt distributors, is offering the Ohio Militia one to two thousand Colt Navy revolvers. They "can provide 100 per day at a cost of $22.50 each." This document from the files of Civil War General...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Johannes Nepomuk bohemian 1st half of the 19th century
Located in Wien, AT
Johannes Nepomuk, bohemian, 1st half of the 19th century. Wooden carved figure of Saint Nepomuk, known as a bridge saint. Original polychrome painting in beautiful condition, complet...
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Czech Bohemian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mexican Wooden Hand-Painted Virgin with Child in Arms
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Mexican wooden hand-painted virgin with child in arms.
Category

Mexican Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

"The Masterpieces of Engraving"
By Eugene Maxime Vallée
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/7821 - interesting French book that I saved from ruin: they are usually dismembered to make prints to sell individually. This one is intact, with its 24 printed plates. Nice to ...
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French Other Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Cast Iron English Setter Boot Scraper
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
19th century cast iron boot scraper with English Setter. Visual and functional. Period: 19th century Origin: United States Size: 15" H x 18" W x 11" D.  Family Owned & Operated Cis...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mexican Wooden Hand-Painted Virgin with Child in Arms
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Mexican wooden hand-painted virgin with child in arms.
Category

Mexican Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

A rare scrimshaw decorated horn Signed and inscribed by the base by C. Wood
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn, engraved over one side with the Royal Arms countersigned and titled ship profiles for the Great Eastern, the Great Britain,...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

19th Century Spanish Miniature 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish miniature 3-drawer chest.
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Spanish Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Potosi medal Gold Bolivia 1860s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Important Potosi medal Gold Bolivia 1860s This beautiful coin/medal has a trutly important history behind it, all about the Cerro rico in Potosi Bolivia in 1860 years, and it is ex...
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Bolivian Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Chinese Black Silk Lotus Slippers with Plum Blossoms, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These pointed slippers, beautifully embroidered with light blue plum blossoms on black silk, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity during the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These beautifully preserved lotus slippers...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk

Chinese Guanyin Goddess of Compassion and Mercy
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese polychrome bronze depiction of Guanyin the Goddess of compassion and mercy. What makes this presentation more unique is the fact that G...
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Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Giltwood Wall Mercury Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French giltwood cased diamond barometer, verre eglomise dial with seven weather indications and original pointer signed 'Fouin', circa 1830.
Category

French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Fine French Antique 1856 Hand Watercolour Map of Dept Des Hautes Pyrenees
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des Hautes Pyrenees taken from the Atlas Nat...
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French Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Continental Baroque Style Miniature Mahogany Console Model, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The bombe chest with hinged lifting top.
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European Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Stand Up Beetle Boot Jack
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Rare factory made stand up beetle boot jack with toe grip and spindled ash pole ending in round knob. PERIOD: Last quarter 19th Century ORIGIN: United States SIZE: 32"H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Cast Iron, Boot Jacks, Bootjacks, Antique, Vintage, Brown Brothers...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Colour French Antique 1856 Hand Watercolour Map of Dept Des La Corse
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des La Course taken from the Atlas National ...
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French Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

An impressive silver gilt Lyme Regis Charmouth Regatta Cup for 1846 presented
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive silver gilt Lyme Regis & Charmouth Regatta Cup for 1846 presented by John Attwood M.P. made by Hunt and Roskell, in the form of a classical f...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Fine Antique 1856 Hand Watercolour Map of Dept Des Hautes Alpes by Levasseur s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des Hautes Alpes taken from the Atlas National...
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French Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Painted French Caen Stone Architectural Model
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrantly painted antique Caen stone architectural model. Dating from the mid 19th century, this limestone model came from a French church destroyed during WWII. With its arched design and ornately carved columns, it is reminiscent of blind arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. Detailed to the top with castellations, this antique architectural model...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed to the Val D Osne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
A very large-scale early 19th century naturalistically cast iron scallop shell, France, circa 1820. Attributed to the Val d'Osne factory. Measures: Wid...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Mail pouch in maroquin rouge, 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Red leather pouch to carry or deliver the mail with flap, decorated with gilt fleur-de-lys arabesques. Interior, two pockets, and a smaller one with flap. A folding gusset allows to ...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Rare and Large Pair of Malby Globes in Fine Original Condition
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
The largest pair of 19th century table globes we have had , at 18' diameter for the globes this pair has ebonised stands. Good original lacquer and colour to the papers. Good makers ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

1858 The Story of Jack and the Giants
By Richard Doyle
Located in Bath, GB
An exciting retelling of Jack the Giant Killer, beautifully illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle, a smart copy. A vivid retelling of 'The Story of Ja...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hûkka, Narghile base, Persia or North India, 19th C.
Located in PARIS, FR
Hûkka, hookah base, in black steel with floral decoration in silver inlay. Persia or North India, 19th c. The top part is missing.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Steel

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