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Item Ships From: North Carolina
Antique Anchor "Meteorite" Copper Ship Lantern
Located in Raleigh, NC
An antique copper ship lantern manufactured by Anchor dating to the early 1900s. Looks to be complete but shows heavy signs of age and use with plenty as verdigris to the copper as ...
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1920s Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Set of 11 Brass and Copper Pétanque French Boules or Italian Bocce Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A game in which the objective is to throw or roll heavy balls (called boules in France, and "bocce" in Italy) as close as possible to a small target ball. Early 1900s, great accents,...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

1890s French Modernist Cubist Wooden Cello Case
Located in High Point, NC
This 1890s French wooden cello case is a rare and sculptural example of early modernist, almost proto-Cubist design. Crafted from solid wood with fac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This distinguished 19th Century French Metal Scale is an emblem of the rich historical past, resonating with the tales of traditional marketplaces where it once played a pivotal role...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1900s French Wooden Ship Steering Wheel
Located in High Point, NC
Capture the spirit of nautical history with this magnificent 1900s French wooden ship steering wheel. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this large, robust wheel showcases the expert craftsmanship of early 20th-century maritime design. The rich, dark wood finish and intricate spokes evoke the charm and elegance of classic sailing vessels...
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Early 20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Large Early Alabama State Flag, Cotton Bunting, 1895–1918 Spanish–American War
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Early Alabama State Flag with Red St. Andrew’s Cross, Cotton Bunting, c. 1895–1918 (Spanish–American War Era) A striking and historically resonant example of the Alabama State...
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Early 20th Century American North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Wooden Toy Car
Located in High Point, NC
Transport yourself back in time with this charming 20th-century French Wooden Toy Car—a delightful creation that echoes the simplicity and charm of vintage playthings...
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20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

20th Century Czech Wooden Industrial Element
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century wooden foundry mold, repurposed as a captivating decorative piece, stands as a testament to the fusion of industrial history and artistic charm. Crafted from solid ...
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20th Century Czech Industrial North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century English Single Brass Leather Horse Strap
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century English single brass leather horse strap. Elephant & castle large scale horse brass - a howdah representing either the old English pub by the same name or for the C...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

C. 1870s English Victorian Ladies Walking Stick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870s Victorian ladies walking stick, English. Gold filled handle elaborately floral decorated & engraved: Ella F. Talmadge. Apparently re-fitted to the stick several times. Ru...
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1870s English Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Renaissance Revival Dutch Silver Belt Buckle Now on a Leather Sash Belt
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Renaissance Revival Dutch silver belt buckle, now on a leather sash belt. Post 1814 marks for .833 standard silver. Assayed after WWII in Schoonhaven (head with M). Funny little vign...
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19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Circa 1960s Norwegian Sterling Silver "Saga" Bangle Bracelet by David Andersen
By David Andersen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s sterling silver "Saga" bangle bracelet by David Andersen, Norway. Stylishly handmade, bangle wrap with double gouge decoration. A historic Viking bangle form ever-popular...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century English 4-Brass Leather Horse Strap
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century English 4-brass leather horse strap. Shaped leather featuring brasses of a Heart, "Tally Ho" hunt scene, engraved Stepping Horse, & Stag. 16.75" long, 3.5" w. We ...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale
By Torsion Balance Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale. Glass nickel plate metal case. According to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, which has an identica...
Category

Early 20th Century American Other North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nickel

1990s Belgian Metal Marble Trophy
Located in High Point, NC
This 1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Trophy from the "Tout Terrain Vieux Waleffe 98 1er Classe D" event is an intriguing and artistic testament to competitive spirit and achievement. It...
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Late 20th Century Belgian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Museum Mounted Grand Tour Inca or Sipan Silver Official Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum mounted grand tour Inca or Sipan silver necklace, a 20th century copy of an original neckpiece worn by an "Oficia"l of Inca or Sipan decent. Unmarked. Removable from the stand...
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20th Century Central American Grand Tour North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Circa 1900 English Equal Arm Market Scale With Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 equal arm market scale with weights, English. Marked: "W&T Avery Ld, To Weigh 7LB" & "Class.B". Heavy, quality brass - boldly turned upright with finial tip. Large, molded...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage 55 Stone Untreated Turquoise Nugget Necklace from the Kingman Mine
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage 55 stone untreated turquoise nugget necklace from the Kingman mine. Acquired on June 7, 1975 from Karen Hinton, Lancaster, PA. It has a double jocla as well simply draped ove...
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Late 20th Century American North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1950s Belgian Metal Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s Belgian metal goblet is a striking mid-century trophy form, featuring a flared cup engraved with details from the April 1950 “Rallye” organized by the Royal Automobile Clu...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Circa 1950s Dutch Teak Pewter Oval Cocktail Tray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1950s Dutch teak & pewter oval cocktail tray. Sleek Art Modern design - note the modernist handles. Very minor wear given age & use. 21" over handles x 12.25" x 1". We are a f...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pewter

Mid-20th Century Platinum Band
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century platinum band, size 5, 2 grams. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Platinum

Early 20th Century English 4-Brass Leather Horse Strap
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century English 4-brass leather horse strap. Shaped leather featuring brasses of a Rampant Horse, Dray Horse, Cat, & "Lorna Doone Farm". 18.5" long, 3 3/8" w. We are a fa...
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Grand Tour Model of the Eiffel Tower, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour model of the Eiffel Tower, now as a lamp, newly wired. The architectural model stands 30" high, 33" high to the top of the socket.
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Early 20th Century French Grand Tour North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century French Wooden Grape Crate
Located in High Point, NC
20th Century French Wooden Grape Crate. A rustic relic of traditional French winemaking, this wooden grape crate embodies the authentic charm of vineyard life. Constructed with sturd...
Category

20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

c. 1920-40 Teak Brass English Pedestal Binnacle
By Kelvin Bottomley Baird 1
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920-40 teak & brass pedestal binnacle, English. An exceptionally fine example by Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd, formed in 1913. With oil lanterns (missing from housings) the ship master could guide through the roughest seas day & night. Maker's label plaque: Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd. Patt. 1960Z3 Binnacle No. 1286K/5K Glasgow & London. Level with British Royal Navy insignia. Tilling Stevens Ltd Royal Navy Compass...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1900s Czech Bentwood Sled
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s Czech bentwood sled is a fine example of early European craftsmanship, showcasing the distinctive curved forms made possible by the bentwood ...
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Early 20th Century Czech North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bentwood

1920s French Industrial Metal Wall Clock Face
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s French industrial metal wall clock face showcases the utilitarian charm and timeworn elegance characteristic of early 20th-century factory and workshop décor. Crafted in m...
Category

Early 20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty
By Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty France, Circa 1900s A exquisite French Limoges enamel portrait, circa the 1900s, capturing a mesmerizing portrait of a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

20th Century French Wooden Painters Palette On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French wooden painter’s palette is a beautifully preserved artifact of the artistic process, elevated on a custom metal stand for display. The surface retains its e...
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20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Copper Bed Warmer
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French copper bed warmer featuring a beautifully patinated copper pan with a hinged lid and a finely turned wooden handle. Traditionally filled with hot coals and placed...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Chinese 1891-1911 World s Fair Souvenir Seated Elder Farmer Mud Man Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese 1891-1911 World's Fair Souvenir Seated Elder Farmer Mud Man Figure. Moderate size. Sun tanned skin (tea dyed unglazed pottery). Yellow lined blue coat over blue pants. Note t...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Italian Bronze Altar Candlestick, Custom Shade, Now Electrified
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Italian Bronze Altar Candlestick, Custom Shade, Now Electrified A 19th-century Italian bronze altar candlestick is now elegantly transformed into a lamp with a custom shade and electrification. This finely cast piece features gilt angel heads and inset patinated vignettes of saints, resting on a triangular scroll-footed base. Standing at an impressive 48 inches high with the shade, this lamp is a striking addition to any interior. The lamp measures 35 inches high to the top of the socket and 32 inches high to the top of the bobeche of the candlestick. The custom portrait shade adds to its charm, measuring 14 inches high, 11 inches wide, and 5 inches deep. The sturdy triangular base measures 11 inches deep, providing a solid foundation for this historic piece. The lamp is composed of two items: the lamp base and the shade, both designed to complement each other beautifully. The bronze candlestick retains its original intricate detailing, highlighted by the gilt angel heads and saintly vignettes, while the custom shade adds a touch of contemporary functionality without compromising the antique's integrity. This electrified 19th-century Italian bronze altar candlestick lamp...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Molding Plane
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique molding plane stamped J.Keen (owner) and overstamped maker in Edinburgh & Glasgow. Beech. 9 1/2"w., 6"d., 1"h. Whitehall Antiques is a family ...
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19th Century Scottish Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Molding Plane
Antique Molding Plane
$75 Sale Price
34% Off
French Art Deco Bronze, Steel, Crystal and Wood Model of a Lighthouse Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco Bronze, Steel, Crystal and Wood Model of a Lighthouse Lamp, A substantial, intricately detailed model of a lighthouse, with inset colored cut crystal...
Category

20th Century French Art Deco North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Steel

19th Century French Iron Brass Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French iron and brass scale presents a beautifully balanced combination of industrial form and warm metallic detail. Its cast-iron base displays a clean, architectu...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Iron Brass Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French iron and brass scale showcases a striking blend of utilitarian structure and refined material contrast. The cast-iron base, marked by clean lines and a gentl...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Brass

18th Century French Miniature Chest of Chestnut
Located in High Point, NC
18th century rare French carpenter's sample made of chestnut wood. It has three drawers with each a kings wood inlay central design. Lovely pegged construction, supported on a lovely...
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chestnut

19th Century French Iron Brass Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French iron and brass scale features an architectural presence that elevates its utilitarian origins. The cast-iron base is richly detailed with arched motifs and a...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

20th Century Belgian Music Professor Brass Sign on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century Belgian brass sign, once belonging to music professor Mlle Zoë Coniot, offers a compelling blend of historical charm and understated elegance. The engraved letterin...
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20th Century Belgian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century European Wooden Instrument Case
Located in High Point, NC
Made in Europe in the 20th Century, this vintage wooden case would have originally been used to hold a musical instrument—the distinctive shape sug...
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20th Century European North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Iron Brass Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French iron and brass scale showcases the perfect union of industrial function and sculptural form. The cast iron base, with its bold lettering and elegant curvatur...
Category

19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

1597 German Map of Alexandria by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg
By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1597 Map of Alexandria by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, Germany. From "Civitas Orbis Terrarum", part 2, published in Cologne by Bertram Buchholz. Printed in 2 parts. Title: "Alexa...
Category

16th Century German Renaissance Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1800s French Primitive Wooden Bucket With Chain
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and authentic 19th-century French primitive wooden bucket, this piece captures the essence of rural craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid wood and bound with original iron ban...
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Early 19th Century French Primitive Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Central European Industrial Metal Wall Clock Face
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century Central European industrial wall clock face embodies the raw character of early factory or train station design. Crafted from aged metal, it features raised Roman n...
Category

19th Century Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Metal Eiffel Tower Decoration, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of brass decorations in the shape of the Eiffel tower conjures the romance of a voyage to Paris. Made in France in the 20th Century, the intricate lattice-work is rendered ...
Category

20th Century French French Provincial North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Metal Eiffel Tower Decoration, a Pair
Metal Eiffel Tower Decoration, a Pair
$210 Sale Price / set
30% Off
19th Century French Wooden Bird Lure On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French wooden bird lure is a striking example of folk craftsmanship and early hunting tradition. Carved by hand into a geometric form, the piece was designed to mim...
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19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Trying or Jointer Plane
Located in High Point, NC
19th century trying or jointer plane from England. Lovely patina from age and use.
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

20th Century German Wooden Powder Room Sign
Located in High Point, NC
20th Century German Wooden Powder Room Sign. This hand-painted wooden sign, reading “Zimmer · Bad · Dusche · WC,” was likely used to indicate guest accommodations or restrooms in a t...
Category

20th Century German North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1900s French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French cast iron scale is a classic example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, blending industrial utility with sculptural appeal. Composed of heavy cast iron, the scale...
Category

Early 20th Century French North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

20th Century Belgian Wooden Baseball Bat
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the nostalgia of the diamond with this antique 20th-century Belgian wooden mini baseball bat. Bearing the authentic marks of its history, this diminutive bat reflects the wea...
Category

20th Century Belgian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Molding Plane
Located in High Point, NC
19th century molding plane made from beech wood. The plane is stamped with the name MIKE. Imagine the moldings this plane was used to make.....
Category

19th Century English Industrial Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

1950s African Wooden Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s African wooden figure embodies expressive craftsmanship and cultural symbolism. Hand-carved from solid hardwood, the sculpture depicts a stylized human form with raised ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century African North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Bird Lure On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French wooden bird lure embodies the charm of rural craftsmanship and early hunting tradition. Hand-carved from solid wood, the piece features a geometric, stylized...
Category

19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Public Bond Metal Lottery Drum from Brussels Water Company
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th-century Public Bond Lottery Drum from the Brussels Water Company tells a fascinating story of Belgian civic history. Dated 1912, it was once used to draw public bond ...
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Miniature Majolica-Glazed Porcelain Teapot Fish in Waves, English, circa 1920
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Miniature Majolica-glazed teapot, on a porcelain body, English, fish in waves pattern after shorter and sons, English, circa 1920. Mounted with a tiny...
Category

Early 20th Century English North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Set of 3 Victorian Set Squares
Located in High Point, NC
This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from oak and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. ...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880
Located in High Point, NC
This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from oak and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. ...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880
Located in High Point, NC
This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from rosewood and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-19th Century Luneville Faience Miniature Trinket Commode
By Luneville
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A miniature Luneville faience commode with 2 over 3 drawers, mid-19th Century - for jewelry & trinkets. One drawer edge with restoration. 4 1/4"w., 3"d., 3 1/2"h. Whitehall Antiques...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Wooden Bird Lure On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French bird lure is a rare example of functional folk art turned sculptural object. Hand-carved from wood, it features a broad, wing-like form adorned with painted ...
Category

19th Century French Antique North Carolina - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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