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Period: Mid-19th Century
19th Century Circa 1860 Victorian Miniature English White Terrier Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare Victorian taxidermy dog, often scaled down by the best naturalist of the period. Also could be the extinct English White Terrier circa 1860 ...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Important Ormolu-Mounted Amaranth, Kingwood and Satine Parquetry Grand Piano
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Henry Dasson (d. 1896) Origin: French Date: circa 1885-q890 Dimension: (H) 35 1/4 in x (W) 54 in x (W) 78 in. Provenance: Acquired by Dr. J. T Nieto-Gomez from fi...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life f...
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French Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of antique books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Bible dictionar...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Lithography Map, Coastal England, Framed Cartography Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Coastal England. A Scottish, framed town engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early Victorian period and later. Superb lithograph...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

Rare Victorian Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Library Architects Plan Chest
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A neo-gothic mid-19th century library plan chest having an arrangement of eleven short and three long drawers to one side, the other side with three short drawers above gothic style linen fold panelling, centred with the carved monogram ‘HP’, further matching panelling to the sides. A stunning plan chest of good propartions and with a nice patina. Provenance: Sherborne School, an independent school in north-west Dorset, England, established in 1550. Among the ‘Old Shirburnians’ are for example the writer John Cowper Powys, the actors Jeremy Irons und Charlie Cox, Chris Martin, leadsinger of the band Coldplay as well as Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...
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English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

19th Century Gentleman s Club Horseshoe Smoking Tray
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
19th Century gentleman's club horseshoe smoking set. Would have been in a gentleman's club. Walnut horseshoe base and three cups for cigarettes, cigars, and matches along with strike...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Surtees, Mr. Sponge s Sporting Tour, First Edition in the Original Parts - 1853
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SURTEES, Robert Smith. TITLE: Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour. PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, 1853. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION IN THE ORIGINAL 12/13 PARTS, 13 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Gold Rush Pocket Scale in an Green enameled Tin, ca 1850
Located in York County, PA
EXCEPTIONAL GOLD RUSH POCKET SCALE WITH GREEN, ENAMELED TIN, GILT EAGLE & LETTERING THAT READS: “MADE EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA,” circa 1850 “Miners' Improved Gold Scale,” made circ...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ship s Model Nantucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality model of the Lightship Nantucket, outfitted with countless milled brass fittings. Carved hardwood hull, painted brass masts etc... Also showing well executed cabin wor...
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North American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Book Grandeur Des Romains, Montesquieu, French Language, Mid Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Grandeur des Romains by Montesquieu. An Anglo-German book printed in French, depicting the rise and fall of the Roman empire, dating to the Victorian perio...
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European Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mid 19th Century Wood Oars on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Four antique wooden oars, hand-carved in Indonesia, mid 19th Century. Some original paint is preserved, with time-conferred patina. The tallest o...
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Indonesian Tribal Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Mid 19th Century Wood Oars on Stand
Mid 19th Century Wood Oars on Stand
$1,200 Sale Price / item
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19th Century French Gothic Hand Painted Walnut Altar Panel with Marian Imagery
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional ecclesiastical panel was crafted in France circa 1860 and features a richly hand painted religious scene flanked by intricate Gothic Revival detailing. Executed in s...
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French Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
A rare Large Victorian Magnifying or Looking Glass, Made from Mahogany Wood all in origianal condition. Known as a gallery glass it allows gentle magnification of items from variable...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Bibliomania or Book Madness by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1842
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE EDITION hardback copy of ‘Bibliomania or Book Madness; A Bibliographical Romance. Illustrated with Cuts’, by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, D.D. New and Improve...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Erard Grand Piano Egyptian Revival Neoclassical Style by William Lomax Walnut
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1861, Erard grand piano with an ornate burr walnut, black and gilt cabinet. Piano casework features Egyptian Revival and Neoclassical elements. Th...
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English Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain, Walnut, Giltwood

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Model Temple of Saturn, Roman Forum, Marble Base
Located in Dresden, DE
Achitectural Model of the Temple of Saturn Roman Forum Bronze and Marble Grand Tour 9 x 8 x 3.3 cm Base: 1.2 cm
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Bronze

Scarce U.S. Coast Survey Map Depicting Entrance to San Francisco Bay Dated 1856
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine example of the 1856 U.S. Coast lithographic survey nautical chart of the entrance to San Francisco bay and the city. Published in 1856 by the Office of the Coast Survey the of...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1847 Antique Map of Mexico, Texas and California by Samuel Augustus Mitchell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is the second edition of Samuel Augustus Mitchell's Map of Mexico, Including Yucatan & Upper California, an important map showing the progress of the Mexican-American War. ...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

William Wordsworth a Biography by Edwin Paxton Hood, 1856, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
William Wordsworth a Biography by Edwin Paxton Hood, 1856. London: W. & F. G. Cash, 1856. Red Calf leather and cloth bound gilt hardcover with gilt ...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Leather

Antique Children s Horse Head Rocking Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and unusual form antique American early wooden child’s toy horse rocker with cushioned seat and beautiful patina. Dating to the mid-19th century, the primitive rocker...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of London, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circa 1850. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Superior length telescope with appealing finish and personal inscription Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Silvered brass presents bright, reflective tones Bright objective with large 55mm diameter — some marks to lens edge Front element protected by sliding sun shade Removable dust cover encloses the element when not in use Primary barrel dressed distinctively in a later, quality faux crocodile cover...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1st Edition of ‘Rural Domestic Life of Germany’ by W Howitt -1842
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE FIRST EDITION hardback copy of ‘The Rural and Domestic Life of Germany with Characteristic Sketches of its Cities and Scenery, Collected in a General To...
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English Country Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of french church two-arm wall candle sconces, gilt bronze decorated with leaf motifs, beautiful aged patina, France, mid-19th century. For indoor and outdoor use.
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French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Field level no. 148 by Pasquale Cittelli. Italy first half of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Field Level No. 148, instrument for architects or engineers, made of brass and glass. Complete with original oak box. Includes a folding and extendable oak tripod and a tubular canva...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by Davis of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, cir...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Ivory Terrestrial Globe with Hidden Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare and fascinating 19th-century terrestrial globe, finely carved in ivory, which opens to reveal a hidden sundial inside. This extraordinary piece exemplifies the artistry and inge...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Iowa Statehood Flag
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
29 Star American (Iowa) parade flag with double medallion pattern. Circa 1847-1848. Flag 5 3/4" x 9" printed on gauze. The 29 star flag became the official US flag in 1847 with the a...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Painting Representing, French, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century, painting of a boat fairing. This scene represents a boat fairing and sealing with tar by the sea. Today, as much as possible, boats are put in dry dock to carry...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint, Paper

1850 Two-Volume Set of Lord Byron s Illustrated Works
By William Anderson, Lord Byron
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1850 two volume set of Byron's Works, printed by A. Fullerton, Edinburgh. Scarlet Morocco leather & gilt bound set filled with superb steel engravings of Italy, etc. Lord Byron's hom...
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Scottish Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

19th Century Eastern Ball Headed War Club
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Eastern (most probably Mohawk), circa 1880-1890, ball headed war club with antler spike. Still shows file rasp marks from carving. Decorated with dots and bird tracks. Made of fir. Guaranteed to be last quarter 19th Century. Ex. Lockwood Family, Cincinnati. Acquired from the 3 million dollar lifetime Ostuw Collection. A very neat piece on display in our 14,000 square foot gallery in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Period: 19th century Origin: Eastern, US Size: 24" L, ball 4" D, spike 3" L. 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.   Native American...
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American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Victorian Wooden Yarn Swift / Wool Winder on Stand, c.1850
Located in Worcester, GB
Victorian Wooden Yarn Swift / Wool Winder on Stand, c.1850 A fine mid-19th century umbrella swift or wool winder, dating to around 1850. Of fruitwood with a mellow honeyed patina, t...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

1839-63 The Railway Times
Located in Bath, GB
An impressive run of early issues of the 'Railway Times' periodical, an important railway periodical which documented developments and current news in the railway industry during the...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Charming Vintage Gentleman s Library Telescope
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. ...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

English Regency Style Mahogany Miniature 5 Drawer Chest with Brass Knobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English mahogany miniature chest with 2 short over 3 long drawers, each retaining their original brass knobs, supported on a plinth base. Very attractive color and fi...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Angel Harp Sculpture, 19th Century Religious Art
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite antique hand-painted wooden sculpture of an angel playing a harp is a stunning example of 19th-century religious art. The angel is beautifully detailed, with a serene ...
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Unknown Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming portable sundial crafted in engraved wood, dating from the 19th century. This compact timekeeping instrument exemplifies the practical elegance and craftsmanship of traditio...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Swedish Pine Ninepins Bowling Set
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique bowling set from the mid 19th century, around 1850. The set, a skittles or ninepins game as it’s also known, has nine pins in pine ...
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Swedish Country Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming portable sundial crafted in engraved wood, dating from the 19th century. This compact timekeeping instrument exemplifies the practical elegance and craftsmanship of traditio...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Angel Harp Sculpture, 19th Century Religious Art
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite antique hand-painted wooden sculpture of an angel playing a harp is a stunning example of 19th-century religious art. The angel is beautifully detailed, with a serene ...
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Unknown Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

An Early Victorian Carousel Rocking Horse
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An early Victorian Carousel Rocking Horse. Dappled blue/grey body with original horse hair mane and tail and original saddle and stirrups. Previous reinforcement and minor repairs. O...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

London Mid-19th Century Vanity Kit Set Sterling Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Not easy to find this original box, with this kit set composed of 8 pieces for nail manicure. A piece to collect or to add in a wunderkammer. In sterling silver, all marked. With ce...
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British Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Fine Pair of 19th Century English Barrel Bronze Cannon on Oak Carriages
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine pair of mid-19th century English bronze cannon with tapering 41" barrels and flared muzzles, the top of each breech engraved with the family crest o...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Significantly Large Expertly Carved Walnut Cow Head, 2nd half 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The size of this carved head and the detail of the carving accompanied by the size of the horns makes this wall sculpture remarkable, likely made for a boucherie as an advertisement, the horns joined to the head by a wood putty and colored to match, mounted by a slightly hollowed cut in the rear with an iron crossbar, mounts flush...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn, Walnut

1 Volume. Goodrich, Frank B. The Court Of Napoleon.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Goodrich, Frank B. The Court Of Napoleon. Illustrated in color by Jules Champagne. Bound in full brown morocco, all edges gilt, raised bands, blind tooling on covers and sp...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Nineteenth Century Ships Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships octant from circa 1850 with an engraved scale to 100 degrees. With peepsight, mirrors, colored lenses, etc. Fitted to a step up box. Some old repairs and replacement wood to li...
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North American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19Th Century York Archaeology Society Musuem Oak Collectors Box
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming little oak collectors box inscribed 'YORK ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY' Paper label ink inscription GB GV, the hinged lid and drawer with old shards of pottery, pipes 11cm high, ...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic, Clay, Oak

Antique Map of England with Inset Maps of the Region of Liverpool and London
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'England'. Original antique map of England, with two inset maps of the region of Liverpool and London. This map originates from Tanner's 'Universal Atlas'. Publish...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Algiers, Algeria
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Alger'. This map shows the region of Algiers, Algeria. With a small inset map of the region of Algiers and a decorative vignette with a harbor view. Originates fr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587 This is a very good looking and well made ...
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English Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Original Antique Print of the Port of Calais, France, ca.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Calais Entrée du Port'. Original antique print of the port of Calais, France. This print originates from 'France en miniature'. Published circa 1860. Art...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1852 Geometrical Constructions Chart by C. W. Knudsen
Located in New Windsor, NY
Twenty two (22) meticulously rendered hand written and drawn geometrical constructions by C. W. Knudsen, circa 1952. The piece is inscribed in red lower left, C. W. Knudsen, August 1...
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American Schoolhouse Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper, Parchment Paper

Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Martin Chuzzlewit 1844 Chapman Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Martin Chuzzlewit was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1844 in the period Victorian style with 40 full page etchings by Hablot Knight Browne...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Pawnee Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1850-1870
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pawnee pipe tomahawk. File burnt and tacked with remnants of yellow paint over entire shaft. Exhibited in the Wichita Falls Museum 1967, Maryland Academy of Art and Science 1969, Flo...
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American Native American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

"A Biography of William Wordsworth" by Edwin Paxton Hood, 1856
Located in valatie, NY
A Biography of William Wordsworth by Edwin Paxton Hood. London: W. & F.G. Cash, 1856. Calf and cloth bound hardcover with gilt edge. 508 pp. William...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Report upon the Colorado River of the West by Joseph Ives, First Edition, 1861
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Ives, Joseph Christmas. Report upon the Colorado River of the West. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1861. First Edition, Senate Issue. Extensively illustrated with maps, engr...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Steel Engraved Map of Central Asia Covering the Chinese Empire, Tibet Etc, C1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Central Asia (Middle Division)'. Steel engraved map of Central Asia covering the Chinese Empire, Tibet and surroundings. This map originates from 'Gilberts Mo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

British Framed Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Painted crest featuring Britannia with scenes of places and things.
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Trappist Monk of the Order of Cistercians Reading a Bible, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Trappiste'. Print of a Trappist Monk reading a Bible. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. The Trappists, officially known as the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance and originally named the Order of Reformed Cistercians of Our Lady of La Trappe, are a Catholic religious...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centred on the Earth or the Sun, that represent lin...
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European Industrial Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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