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Item Ships From: Europe
Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Extremely stylish and totally original are these matching pair of English 1930s Art Deco modernist enamel gents cufflinks. Fabulous geometric patterning and color, with a slight mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Silver Leaf
Early Golf Club, Iron By W. Wilson Of St Andrews
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Early Golf Club, Iron By Willie Wilson of St Andrews.
A rare hand forged blacksmith-made wrought iron Victorian golf club cleek by Willie Wilson of St Andrews. The smooth faced lofting iron is heavy weighted, hickory shafted with crisp nicking to the top of the hosel where it meets the shaft. It is with leather sheep skin grip, the back of the iron club head stamped 'W. Wilson, Maker, St. Andrews'. The patina of the metal head is very attractive to collectors. Willie Wilson was one of the early ironmakers who produced fine clubs during the late 19th century.
The measurements shown are the length of the shaft with hosel and the width and depth of the face.
Willie Wilson of St Andrews was a well-known Scottish golf clubmaker. He began making irons in the 1860's and remained in business to the end of the century. He was among one of the most respected craftsmen in St Andrews, the "Home of Golf".
Willie was known for producing handmade hickory-shafted golf clubs of high quality. His clubs were well-regarded for their balance, finish, and playability, and today they are sought after by collectors of antique golf equipment...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Rare Menier Chocolatier Salesman Sample Sweets Suitcase
Located in London, GB
Rare Menier Chocolatier Salesman Sample Sweets Suitcase
Dimensions in inches: H 8.5” x W 12.5” x D 4.5”
Age: Mid-20th century
Origin: France (Paris)
Condition: Aged
Overview
A one-...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Illuminated Manuscript Parchment, Gothic Period, 15th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A double-sided illuminated manuscript on parchment hand-written and coloured from the Gothic period (15th century)
This is a page from a liturgical book such as the Psalters and cour...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Parchment Paper
Le Sacre Coeur Cathedral Souvenir Building Architectural Collectible France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir at a Grand Tour in Europe an...
Category
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Map of Africa, Cartouche with Elephant Tusks and Horned Serpent, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Africa titled 'Africa Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas (..)'.
Johann Matthias Haas' revision of J.B. Homann's 1715 map of Africa, augmented to include important cartographic developments as recorded by Guillaume Delisle and D'Anville. The map presents a fairly accurate picture without most of the fictitious lakes and rivers of previous cartography, focusing on the known coastal regions of the continent, leaving the interior blank or marked Terra Incognito. Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia are shown as distinct entities, Lake Nyasa is shown as Lac Marawi, and the Congo is located. The Dutch settlements of Castell Batov and Stellenbosch are shown at the Cape. The most striking feature of the map is the large title cartouche that is framed by elephant tusks and a horned serpent. In the foreground is a scene of natives negotiating with European traders, surrounded by indigenous animals. In the background is a view of Table Bay...
Category
18th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian Vintage Toy for Girl Carriage with Horse
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Nice vintage Italian toy of the 50's for girl, of Italian manufacture. The toy is a pretty carriage with its horse attached for little girl, the carriage still has working its pedals...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Detailed Anatomical Ear Model Made in East Germany by Somso
By Somso
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the midcentury Organon Auditus Anatomical Model by Somso, a true masterpiece in the world of anatomical models! This amazing model, made in former East Germany, features ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Wood
18th Century Dutch Copper Tobacco Box
Located in Delft, NL
18th century Dutch copper tobacco box
18th century copper tobacco box in oval shape with rims. Engraved with Biblical scenes and Dutch text. Text is: "...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
Binocular Aircraft Target on tripod, with adjustable height.
An exceptional and unique pair of WWII 25 x 105 binoculars
by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa...
Category
1940s German Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel
$44,908 Sale Price
20% Off
CERTINA 14K Yellow Gold Men
s Watch with 14K Bracelet
Located in Skien, NO
**Vintage Certina 14K Gold Men's Automatic Watch, Late 20th Century**
A distinguished timepiece of understated luxury, this **Certina men's watch** from the late 20th century show...
Category
Late 20th Century Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mont Blanc Fountain Pen and CD Set Homage to Frederic Chopin
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
The Mont Blanc Homage to Frederic Chopin Fountain Pen is a vintage collectable item that pays tribute to the renowned composer. This fountain pen features a sleek design and a black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
FER model logarithmic circular slide rule H 39 n. 1675 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
FER model logarithmic circular slide rule H 39 No. 1675 from the 1930s, Italian Patent No. 1680, housed in its original round-shaped wooden box like the instrument, complete with in...
Category
1930s Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Slate
Antique Map of Northern Palestine with The Tribes of Israel. Dutch, 1763
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Northern Palestine with Tribal Divisions, Bachiene, 1763
The cartouche bears the title: “’t Noordelyke Gedeelte van het Geheel Palestina Benevens het Noordelyk en Zui...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Victorian Bohemian Cocktail Ring With Garnet And Pearls
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Garnet and Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring - Gold-Plated Silver, Floral Cluster Design
A dramatic and elegant vintage cocktail ring, this piece features a central deep red garnet en...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mid Century Swiss Air DC-8 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Collector's Dream: Rare 1960s Swiss Air Chrome-Plated Ashtray with a DC8 Airplane Model!
Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional bu...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Black Forest Fallow Deer Trophy from Salem, Spain, 1979
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Fallow deer Trophy from Salem - Spain 1979
A great abnormal Black Forest fallow deer (Dama dama) trophy from the palace of Salem in South Germany. It was shot in Spain ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rustic Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Escudero French Art Deco Virgin Holy Water 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Holy Water Font by Escudero, France, circa 1920.
Elegant French Art Deco holy water font signed by Escudero, created in France around 1920. This devotional piece feat...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bussey Fishtail Tennis Racket, the Gordon
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
George Bussey Wooden Fishtail Tennis Racket, The Gordon
A lawn tennis racket by Bussey, 'The Gordon'. A nice ash frame with convex walnut wedge. The wedge is stamped 'The Gordon', to...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ash
Ceramic Medieval Chessboard with Chesses, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This Ceramic Medieval Chess is a ceramic chess set consisting of medieval characters and a wooden chessboard.
Dimensions: cm 26 x 60 x 60.
Good conditions.
The shape of the set reminds an ancient medieval castle.
If you are fascinated by crusaders, knights, steel armor, castles or dragons, this medieval chess set...
Category
1970s European Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Wrought iron framed dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Wrought iron framed dinner gong, the ornate frame with scrolling detail supporting the original brass gong, all raised up on shaped supports.
Dimensions
Height 28.5 Inches
Width 23 I...
Category
Early 20th Century British Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,367 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Jacobsen (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A first edition soft cover published in 2002, with an introduction by Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum followed with an essay by Marie-Louise Jensen and Maria Wettergren...
Category
20th Century Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Denmark – Large Format Antique Map by Pinkerton, Fine English Engraving c.1814
By Pinkerton
Located in Langweer, NL
Denmark – Large Format Antique Map by Pinkerton, Fine English Engraving c.1814
This impressive antique map of Denmark originates from John Pinkerton’s celebrated Modern Atlas, publi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$414 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Meerschaum Pipe, 19th Century – Eros And Psyche, Erotic Mythological Scene.
Located in Bilzen, BE
Rare 19th-Century Meerschaum Pipe Depicting Eros and Psyche – Erotic Mythological Scene, Vienna, ca. 1890
An exceptional and finely carved meerschaum figural pipe featuring a sensuo...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
World
s Oldest Surviving, Steinway Upright Piano in Rosewood Reverse Scroll Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1862, Steinway upright piano for sale with a polished, rosewood case. Exquisite wood grain. Cabinet features two large, openwork panels back...
Category
1860s American Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Set of Twelve Toadstool Mushroom Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of twelve mushrooms. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass. This would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Found at an Es...
Category
1940s German Folk Art Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Backgammon Table by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The limited edition backgammon games table is made with exquisite, multicolor stone marquetry of green, cream and amber onyx. Supported by cylindrical plexiglas legs adorned with bra...
Category
2010s French Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptionally rare and important 15th century Gothic iron strongbox, weighing approximately 80 kg. This large strongbox retains its original mechanical locking system, which remai...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Hardy Split Cane Salmon Fishing Rod, The Wye
By Hardy Bros.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Hardy 'The Wye' Palakona Salmon Fishing Rod.
A fine double-handed salmon fly fishing rod by Hardy Bros. of Alnwick, The Wye'. This is a good 10' 10" split cane Palakona three piece r...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bamboo
Taxidermy Fox
s Mask by Spicer of Lemington
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Fox Mask By Peter Spicer.
This prepared fox mask, fox head, is mounted on a good quality oak shield impressed to reverse 'P. Spicer & Sons, Leami...
Category
1920s English Sporting Art Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-18th Century porcelain snuff tobacco box with Ormulu gilt embossed relief and with empire classical motives. The inside of the lid is decorated with colorful flowers.
Wonderful a...
Category
Mid-18th Century European Empire Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
$1,760 Sale Price
44% Off
Large Decorative Colonial-Era Map of South India – Peninsula of India, 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of South India – “A Map of the Peninsula of India,” London 1800
This large and detailed antique map titled *A Map of the Peninsula of India* was published in London in 1...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s
Located in Opole, PL
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s
A faithfully reproduced model of a vessel dating back to the Interwar Period of the 20th ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
$756 Sale Price
20% Off
Leather and Gold Embossing Hand Made Book of Art Paper for Hand Writing, Photos
By Alexander
s Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Leather and Gold Embossing Hand Made Book of Art Paper for Hand Writing, Photos
108 pages
Genuine leather: Indicate that the binding is made of high-quality genuine leather, which en...
Category
1990s Spanish Arts and Crafts Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Large Antique Root Bowl, "Trøys", Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique and large root bowl from Norway, Scandinavia.
In Norwegian called "Trøys"
A trøys is a vessel used for transporting liquid. It is usually shaped like a bowl with a spout o...
Category
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique book collection of French photos and portraits 19th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique book collection of French photos and portraits 19th century
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
America
s Cup. Clothbound, Limited Edition Book, Designed by Marc Newson
By TASCHEN, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
America's Cup.
Edition of 825.
Hardcover bound in a cotton sailcloth, with metal closure manufactured by Louis Vuitton, book block with silver edges, 12.1 x 16.1 in, 16.86 lb, 564 pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Italian Porcelain Madonna by Paolo Marioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian porcelain Madonna, signed P Marioni.
Paolo Marioni as author.
Measures: Height 51 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Property from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Set of 4 Sotheby's catalogues.
Vol. I Masterworks New York 10th November 2014. 256 pages.
Vol. II Jewels
Objects of Vertu 20th -21st November 2014. 256 pages.
Vol. III Interior...
Category
20th Century Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 9 Christmas Ornaments Vintage Irish Linen English Biscuits Jammie Heart
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 9 limited edition Artisan Irish Linen Jammie Biscuit Ornaments by Katie Larmour.
This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading.
These novelty ornaments are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself. They are particularly suitable for the holiday season and the ultimate Christmas tree decoration. They are also very sweet for Valentine’s Day and telling someone you love them. Inspired by the much loved British biscuit. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms.
Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond.
The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
Category
2010s Unknown Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
1855-92 The Poetical Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson
By Alfred Tennyson
Located in Bath, GB
A strikingly bound first edition set of the poetical works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, a lovely set of the popular Victorian's works.
A striking uniformly bound set of the poetical works of Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Bound by Wood of London.
Alfred Tennyson was the Poet Laureate for most of Queen Victoria's reign, securing great success during his lifetime. His poems still live on, with him becoming one of the most popular British poets ever. His poems include 'Ulysses', 'The Lady of Shalott', and 'Lady Clara Vere de Vere...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Prints of European Orders, Decorations, and Medals, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Lithographs of European Orders and Medals – Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 19th Century
A fine pair of antique chromolithographs depicting European military and civil orders,...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Rotary Telephone Red Copper Bakelite KTAS 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare old rotary telephone made of black lacquered steel, copper-plated steel, brass and a bakelite receiver, probably by KTAS, model unknown but in the style of the D30, Denmark, ca ...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Long Island New York Antique Map c.1888 – The Empire State, Railroads
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Long Island, New York – Rand McNally, circa 1888
This antique map of Long Island, New York, was published by Rand, McNally ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Art Deco French Chrome
Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful green and black enamel decoration on a chrome casing . The interior is an engineers delight wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Cabinet de curiosité Wunderkammer Pair of 18th century Warthog Tusks
Located in Pistoia, IT
From the cabinet de curiosité of a Florentine amateur, pair of pedestal-mounted warthog tusks dating from the 18th century.
Africa has always fascinated explorers of all times, co...
Category
18th Century Italian British Colonial Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone, Wood
Barbarella
Original Vintage Movie Poster by Kája Saudek, Czech, 1971
By Karel Saudek
Located in Devon, GB
Paramount's 1968 sexy science fiction comedy 'Barbarella,' based on the Italian comic book of the same name, follows Jane Fonda as the titular 41st century space-vixen, tasked with f...
Category
1970s Czech Space Age Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Surgical instrument: a scalpel, late 19th century, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A surgical instrument from the late 19th early 20th century. An iron scalpel. With brass handle. Tiemann & Co, American manufacturing. New York, United States circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century American Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Original Antique Engraving of the Baptism of Christians in The Netherlands, 17
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Baptême de Rhinsbourg'. This print depicts the baptism of Christians in Katwijk-Rijnsburg in The Netherlands. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists an...
Category
18th Century Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel
Located in London, GB
Fine Bruguier fusee singing bird box in silver gilt and enamel. The box with movement and box signed and numbered Ch. Bruguier a Geneve 165. Fine quality, shaped case with enamel is ...
Category
1830s Swiss Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique The Fables Book, Historic Literature, English, Illustrated, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique edition of 'The Fables' by Jean de La Fontaine, translated into English verse by Walter Thornbury and illustrated throughout by Gustave Doré. A fine, intact ...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Scale model of the seaplane Dornier Do X I- REDI "Umberto Maddalena"
Located in Milan, IT
Scale model of the Dornier Do X seaplane named I- REDI "Umberto Maddalena" one of the two examples built for L'Italia, made in the early 1930s of walnut wood, wood and metal base not...
Category
1930s Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Ancient Cotton Painted Burial Shroud Peru AD 688-899 Extremely Rare- Provenance
Located in Doha, QA
This wonderful complete painted textile was probably made to be the final wrapping for a burial shroud. What is fascinating about the piece is that although it was used as a vestment...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Located in Worcester, GB
Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890
A rare and finely made late 19th century gold pocket watch by August Ericsson (1842–1910), the highly regar...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
An ivory dyptich sundial, Germany, 17th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Ivory diptych sundial for latitude 48 degrees with vertical and horizontal dials, pin gnomon for Italian hours and lunar volvelle. Compass needle and glass cover. On the plain back ...
Category
Early 17th Century German Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ivory
Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock
Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle.
If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive.
Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church.
Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Tobacco Set in Travertine Ashtray Lighter and Box by Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s
By Cerri Nestore
Located in Rome, IT
Tobacco set in travertine marble composed of ashtray, lighter and box by the Italian designer Cerri Nestore, 1970s.
The original label is still attache...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Antique English Boxer Dogs Head Walking Cane Stick 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique silver boxer dog head walking stick, bearing hallmarks for London 1900.
It has a very decorative carved bone croo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Europe - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass
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