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Period: Mid-19th Century
Old Print from the Old Testament the Vision of the Three Angels, ca.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Histoire Sainte. - Ancien Testament. Vision des trois Anges' - This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; The vision of the three Angels. From a Rare set of 60 plates showing scenes from the Old Testament of the Catholic Bible...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dutch silver cigar case by Willem de Peijt, Schoonhoven, 1856
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver cigar case by Willem de Peijt, Schoonhoven, 1856 A silver cigar case for 5 cigars in size 12 cm x 1 cm. The silver case is decorated with floral engravings on the fron...
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Dutch Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN HISTORIC AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND IMPORTANT American Civil War Collection consisting of: (1) ORIGINAL and FULLY AUTHENTIC Confederate Field Map of Richmond, VA 1864 belonging to Capt W.A. Obenchain C.S. Engineers, (2) ORIGINAL and FULLY AUTHENTIC Surrender/Parole Paper for Capt. W.A. Obenchain dated 1st May 1865 at Greensboro, NC (3) ORIGINAL and FULLY AUTHENTIC Pamphlet for Hillsborough Military Academy, NC with Major W.M. A. Obenchain listed as 'Military Staff'. These ALL belonged to Captain (later promoted to rank of Major) William Alexander Obenchain and the battlefield map was his 'personal' field map for the Battle of the Richmond Peninsula in 1864, at the end of the US Civil War...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas, Paper

"YOUNG MAH--HAS--KAH" McKenney Hall Hand Painted Lithograph by Biddle C. 1837
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is an authentic hand colored lithograph by McKenny Hall and originally painted in the 1820's by Charles King" of YOUNG MAH--HAS--KAH" (born 1784--1834), also known as "Chief Whi...
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American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carpentry book. An English language, bound reference guide by Peter Nicholson, dating to the Victorian period, published 1846. Fu...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Bourbon, or Reunion, Colony of France
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Ile de la Réunion'. This is a fascinating map of the French department of Ile. Bourbon or Reunion. Bourbon, or Reunion, is a volcanic island off the coas...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Ovoid Clock Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy Display Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ovoid clock dome. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy display showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Fascinating form, useful for hosti...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

Torricellian mahogany barometer signed Davis 65 Bold St. Liverpool 1839/1841
Located in Milan, IT
Torricellian mercury barometer in mahogany wood, signed Davis 65 Bold St. Liverpool active at this address from 1839 to 1841, complete with reading nonius for checking pressure varia...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

A Fine 19th Century Noon Day Cannon
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Fine 19th Century Meridian or Noon Cannon, Large Marble Base into which is carved a sundial with a bronze Gnomen, also engraved is the operational latitude 48 50 13'. Mounted cann...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Brass

Rare French Childs Leather Surgical Spinal Corset
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
We have two medical items here, they both date from the mid-19th century, the full upper body corset is a child’s size, it is formed in leather with nick...
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French Steampunk Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Antique Niger River Map, Arrowsmith, British Expedition under Trotter, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Niger River Map, Arrowsmith, British Expedition under Trotter, 1855 This large and finely detailed mid-19th century map charts the course of the River Niger, illustrating th...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Set of Nine 19th C English Victorian Treen Ware Boxwood Medicine Bottle Holders
Located in Haarlem, NL
A set of nine 19th century Victorian treen turned boxwood medicine bottle holders. These containers were used for protecting delicate items such as glass apothecary bottles, perfume bottles, syringes, powder, ointment bottles, thermometers and other medical or vanity items. In two of the containers are glass bottles. Measurements: Large 18.5cm high, 8.5cm diameter, empty Large 18cm high, 8cm diameter, empty Medium 14.5cm high, 5.5cm diameter, glass bottle without stopper (wood chipped) Medium 13cm high, 6cm diameter, empty (crack in wood) Medium 12cm high, 5cm diameter, perfumed oil in glass bottle Medium 11cm high, 5cm diameter, empty Small 10cm high, 4cm diameter, talcum powder...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Boxwood

A Wonderful Ormolu Ritual Dagger
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A mid 19th century French ritual dagger with a superb figure of skeletal father death, the blade engraved and the scabbard also mounted in ormolu and made to look as if it's much old...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ormolu

Trollope, Paul the Pope Paul the Friar, First Edition 1861 Leather Bound!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: TROLLOPE, T. Adolphus. Title: Paul The Pope and Paul The Friar. A Story of An Interdict. Publisher: London: Chapman & Hall, 1861. Description: First edition. 1 vol....
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

SHELLEY/COOKE Presumption Or The Fate of Frankenstein. 1833 AT THE THEATRE-ROYAL
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PEAKE, Richard Brinsley (Mary W. Shelley). TITLE: Presumption! Or The Fate of Frankenstein. Last Night... Of Mr. T. P. Cooke. This Present Evening, Saturday, March 9, 1833, will be performed the Celebrated Romance... Theatre-Royal, Edinburgh. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh, 1833. DESCRIPTION: THE LAST PERFORMANCE BY COOKE AT THE THEATRE-ROYAL EDINBURGH FOR 1833. Printed letterpress playbill/broadside, 11-3/16" x 7-5/8", laid down on early cardstock. CONDITION: Toning heaver around edges, all broadsides mentioning Cooke playing the Monster are scarce. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The play's author, Richard Brinsley Peake (1792-1847), was a prolific dramatist of the London popular theatre from 1818 until the time of his death. Presumption! appeared at the Lyceum (the English Opera House) in the late summer of 1823. During the autumn of the same year, other serious adaptations of Frankenstein appeared at the Royalty and the Coburg. The part of the Monster was taken by Thomas Potter...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Silvered Pocket Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant 19th-century pocket sundial, designed to be worn or carried, made of silvered metal with finely engraved details. This compact and functional timepiece reflects the refinemen...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of a Carthusian Nun, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Religieuse Chartreuse'. Print of a Carthusian Nun. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. The Carthusians, also known as the...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Small Map of the United States, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Amérique septe. Physique'. Small map of the United States. lithographed by C. Callewaert brothers in Brussels circa 1870.
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Belgian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Book of Common Prayer - 1865 - IN A FINE BRASS MOUNTED LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: COMMON PRAYER. TITLE: The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of The Sacraments, and Other Rites & Ceremonies of The Church,.. PUBLISHER: London: by George E. Eyre &...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

SOUTHEY. Selected Works Of The British Poets. 1st ED - INSCRIBED TO HIS DAUGHTER
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SOUTHEY, Robert. TITLE: Selected Works Of The British Poets, From Chaucer To Jonson, with Biographical Sketches by Robert Southey. PUBLISHER: London: for Longman, Rees, Or...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Antique Map of Cuba, Haiti and Porto Rico by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Leeward or North Caribbean Islands'. Original antique map of Cuba, Haiti and Porto Rico. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atla...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Celestial Globe by Charles Dien, Signed and Dedicated to M. A. Bouv
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare and elegant 19th-century celestial globe signed: "Dédié à M. A. Bouvard... / par Ch. Dien." Created by Charles Dien, a noted French globe maker, this piece features beautifully ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

C. 1860s London Benham Froud Copper Double-Handled Jelly Pan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860s Benham & Froud copper double-handled jelly pan, London, UK. 6-dot mark, obr & cross on bottom. Spun with centering dot also still clear. Size 16 on a handle. Chandos St. ...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Visetta Italvisetta Sewing Machine Design by Gio Ponti, 1948
Located in taranto, IT
Sewing machine model VISETTA, Italvisetta production, original of the 40s, designed by Gio Ponti and reported in the archive of the great designer very rare glossy black color What...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel, Iron

Elegant English miniature chest of drawers in walnut burl from Mid-19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant English miniature chest of drawers in walnut burl from Mid-19th Century. Perfect as a jewelry or collector’s box. Wear consistent with age and use
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Map of West Germany Incl Regions Wurtemberg, Bavaria, Hanover, Etc, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled '(Deutschland) Germany, Western States'. Map of West Germany depicting many regions including Wurtemberg, Bavaria, Hanover and others. This map originates from...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Religious Print "No. 35" the Crucifixion of Jesus, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Crucifiement.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Crucifixion of Jesus...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1845 The Great Metropolis: Or New York in 1845 — Kip Family Provenance
By John Doggett
Located in Morristown, NJ
An important early New York City guidebook compiled by John Doggett, Jr., providing a detailed portrait of Manhattan in the mid-1840s — before the Civil War, before Central Park was ...
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American Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Paper

Antique Gothic Carved Limestone Font
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully carved antique limestone font circa 1840, decorated in the gothic style. Ornately carved at the hand of a talented 19th century stonemason...
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English Gothic Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone, Limestone

Antique Map of Greece and Its Colonies, with Frame Style Border
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Grèce'. Attractive map of Greece and its Colonies. The map covers from the southern part of Italy, including Sicily, to the western parts of Asia Minor and fro...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway by Wyld 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway'. Original antique map of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of Asia with Cultural and Natural Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company, known for their decorative mid-19th-century maps, created this map of Asia. These maps were distinctive for their elaborate borders and detailed vignettes. The...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A poacher trap, United States 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
A percussion poacher trap F. Reuthes Patent: 30 Caliber; 100mm (4") octagonal iron barrels with “ F. Reuthe's patent may 12 1857”. Spring arrow. USA circa 1860.
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key 19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument with filigree. The eyelet is marked but faded and probably it is the hallmar...
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Dutch Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Map of Denmark by Lowry, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Denmark'. Original map of Denmark. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authorities' by J.W. Lowry. Publish...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A terrestrial seven inches globe, signed Felix Delamache, France 1845.
Located in Milan, IT
Engraved wooden and paper maché globe. Equator resting on four quarter meridians on a turned black fruit wooden base with moved profile and circular base. The globe is composed of tw...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

William Seaward in Defence of William Freeman, on His Trial for Murder - 1846
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SEWARD, William. TITLE: Argument of William Seaward in Defence of William Freeman, on His Trial for Murder, at Auburn, July 21st and 22nd, 1846. PUBLISHER: NY: Auburn: H. ...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Print of Chasseurs d Afrique Charging the Arabs in Algeria, ca.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Charge des Chasseurs d'Afrique sur les Arabes (..)'. Original lithograph of the Chasseurs d'Afrique charging the Arabs when leaving the Bivouac of Sidi tamt...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The History of the Discovery and Settlement of America by W. Robertson, 1835
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Robertson, William, Frost, John. The History of the Discovery and Settlement of America, With an Account of His Life and Writings, To which are added Questions for the Examination of...
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American Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Fabric, Paper

19th Century French Leather and Gilt Devotional Book on the Virgin Mary
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf, console, or library with this elegant 19th-century French devotional volume. Crafted in Paris circa 1877, this refined antique book, titled La Sainte Vierge...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Nineteenth Century Ship s Compass by Robert Merrill
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine antique ship's compass by Robert Merrill of New York. Brass bowl on gimbal fitted to a dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north...
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North American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

1867 Alice s Adventures in Wonderland
Located in Bath, GB
The sixth thousand of Lewis Carroll's highly influential work of Victorian children's literature, illustrated throughout by John Tenniel. An exceptionally early impression of Lewis ...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Numismatic and Glyptic Treasure by Paul Delaroche, Louis Pierre Henriquel-Dupont
Located in Madrid, ES
Authors: Paul Delaroche, Louis Pierre Henriquel-Dupont, and Charles Lenormant Book Condition: Bound in half red calf with marbled edges, gilt borders, spine with six raised bands and...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Religious Print No. 39 the Appearance to Mary Magdalene, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Apparition à la Madeleine.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Appearance to Mary Magdelene...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Religious Print "No. 34" Jesus Carrying the Cross, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Jésus portant sa Croix, console les filles de Jérusalem.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; Jesus carrying the Cross...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Statue of Virgin Mary and Child , 19th Century
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pine Carving of Virgin and Child signed E. Lechner. Carved in 15th Century style, a high relief with a hollowed back and depicting the crowned Virgin standing on contrapose with lo...
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European Gothic Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Pine

Mauchline Wooden Postal Ruler and Paper Folder with Beach Cliffs, Cromer
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare Scottish Mauchline wooden postal ruler and paper folder decorated with a scene of the beach & cliffs in cromer, norfolk and probably dating from the mid 19th century. While originally made as souvenir items this ruler also provides a real insight to postal history. The ruler is of flat shape with rounded ends and a smooth edge and is decorated with scroll work designs to either end and on both sides and the main side is printed POSTAL RULER AND PAPER FOLDER with a printed section titled THE PARCELS POST providing instructions and costs of sending parcels and on the opposite side titled BILL STAMPS with a list of values and costs. The ruler also has a printed 8” (20cm) measuring edge both top and bottom, one titled English Inches and the other French Centimetres. On the opposite side the ruler has a central transfer scene titled THE BEACH & CLIFFS, CROMER with a four sections the first titled LETTER POST...
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Scottish Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sycamore

Original Antique Print of Two Women and a Man from Bolivia, South America, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Bolivia'. Original antique print of two women and a man from Bolivia. This print originates from a work by Captain Gabriel-Pierre Lafond and illustrates peo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Three volumes, Dios y sus obras(…). Barcelona, J. Verdaguer, 1843 and 1841.
Located in Madrid, ES
Three volumes, God and his works (…). Barcelona, J. Verdaguer, 1843 and 1841. Set of three bound volumes matching (with title and numbers 1, 2 and 4 on the spine) the books: -God an...
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Spanish Other Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Antique Map of the British Isles by Balbi 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Iles Britanniques'. Original antique map of the British Isles. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of South Italy, illustrating the Invasion of Naples in, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique battle map titled 'Map of South Italy, to illustrate the invasion of Naples in 1806 etc'. Map of South Italy illustrating the invasion of Naples. Wi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Saint Basil, Father of Communal Monasticism in Eastern Christianity, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Saint Basile'. Print of Saint Basil. Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great (330 – January 1 or 2, 379), was a Byza...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Religious Print "No. 20" The Girls of Jerusalem, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Ancien Testament, Les Filles de Jérusalem captives.’ This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; The Girls of Jerusalem.’ This print or...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

English Sterling Silver Charm Neckless Long Antique Neck Chain, 1860s
Located in Wembley, GB
An open curb link charm necklace which had hung various charms, including a fire engine, motorcycle, trolley bus, doctor’s bag, dunce hat, barrel organ, an...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Book of Baronial Halls Volume 1, Reference, English, Mid Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique book, The Baronial Halls of England Volume 1. An English language reference guide, dated to the mid Victorian period, published 1858. Full title: The Baronia...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare Italian Hand Carved Folk Art Santos Doll, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a mid-19th century hand carved figure of a Santos doll. The figure is made using pine wood and section constructed with pinned wooden...
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Italian Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

1866 "Johnson s United States" Map, Published by Johnson and Ward
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a detailed map of the United States by A. J. Johnson. Spanning the whole of the continental United States, as well as adjacent parts of Canada and Mexico, the map reflec...
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American Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Print of Anjer or Anyer, Coastal Town in Banten, West Java, Indonesia, 1844
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anjer - Anjer'. View of Anyer (also known as Anjer or Angier), a coastal town in Banten, formerly West Java, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Gezigten uit...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Victorian Carved Walnut Figural Tobacco Box
Located in Essex, MA
Standing figure of a gentleman wearing a hat, holding a pipe and holding a cane by his side.Hinged and opening to a humidor. Rectangular base. From an Amherst Mass estate.
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Large Lithograph of Princess Marie of Orleans, Duchess of Württember, 1844
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'S.A.R. Madame Marie d'Orléans, Duchesse Alexandre de Wurtemberg'. Large lithograph of Princess Marie of Orleans, Duchess of Württemberg with her son, Philip...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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