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Item Ships From: Texas
Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
By Rowland Ward
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward. Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass hinged lid opening to striker and open receptacle. Signed "Roland Ward...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Indian Goddess Figurine Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully authentic hand carved statue of an Indian deity goddess. Distressed paint finish.
Category

18th Century and Earlier Indian Folk Art Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Paul Evans Patchwork Copper Large and Small Humidors w Cigar Ashtray, c 1970s
By C.C., Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic set of Paul Evans 'Patchwork Copper' smoking accessories, manufactured by C.C. Design Inc and retailed by Directional in the 1970s, with beautiful light patina and age, p...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and handsome English Arts & Crafts period miniature oak bureau from the early 20th century with nicely aged patina. Exquisitely hand-crafted in England over a century ago, e...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

18th Century Wood Carved and Painted Santo
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Wood Carved and Painted Santo. A polychrome Santo of St. Anthony Some paint loss, looks to have had a split in the back that was filed in and touched up. Overall, very g...
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18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Faux Taxidermy Embellished Naturalistic Imitation Deer Antler Wall Mount
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming and artistic naturalistic embellished wall mount with imitation deer antlers and accents. Featuring faux eleven point antlers mounted to a square lacquered wood boa...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Resin, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917
Located in Dallas, TX
Take a piece of history into your home with these authentic English bombshells from the First World War (WWI 1914-1918). Made of brass, the impressive pieces of artillery are round i...
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Early 20th Century English Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Scarce Early 20th Century French Richard Jules Mahogany Cased Barograph
By Jules Richard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and interesting French mahogany-cased barograph by Richard Jules. circa 1900 Exquisitely handcrafted in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, this fine weather forecasting scientific instrument is a barometer that records the barometric pressure over time in graphical form, as well as make a continuous recording of atmospheric pressure. Housed in a high-quality protective wooden case, having hinged lid with original glazed glass panel sides, barograph with centigrade thermometer scale, fitted with eight aneroid capsules stacked in series, cylindrical drum element with graph for data recording and analysis. Signed, retaining the maker's marks to top and interior. The metal plaque affixed to top reads: "Barometre Enregistreur Ancene Mon Richard Frères...
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

14k Gold Amethyst Bracelet, Hand-Crafted, Faceted Design, Circa 1980s
Located in Round Top, TX
14k and faceted amethyst bracelet. Designed for a larger wrist, this sparkly genuine gemstone bracelet has been custom created by a jeweler with functional hinges that help the piece...
Category

Late 20th Century Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Gold

English Shipwright s or Carpenter s Sash Fillister Plane by Atkin and Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English shipwright's or carpenter's sash fillister or plough plane, c.1900, of finely patinated beech wood and brass by Atkin and Sons, Sheffield Works, Birmingham Marked A &...
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming early 19th century child's horse tricycle in wood and iron. A wonderful accent piece.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Richard Branson Bronze Virgin Atlantic Flyer Trophy
Located in Dallas, TX
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Flyer trophy. 1987 flying in the worlds largest hot air balloon 3075 miles in 31 hours 41 minutes. Engraved bronze on wood.
Category

1980s English Vintage Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Miniature Louis Lvi Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
French miniature Louis LVI style secretary with fall front opening and bronze doré Mounts. Circa 1840.
Category

1840s French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Minature Table Top Exotic Woods Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
An Italian miniature table top commode chest with exotic inlaid woods. Circa 1780-1800. Very fine French polish.
Category

1780s Italian Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Wall Phone
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Hand Crank Wood Box Wall Mount Phone Unit Modern Converted Great Wall Hanger, Would Make a Great Addition to Anyone's Collection 19"x12"
Category

1940s Vintage Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Wall Phone
Antique Oak Wall Phone
$960 Sale Price
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18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Reliquary Box
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian painted and parcel gilt reliquary box. This lovely large Italian Baroque box is made of painted and parcel gilt wood surrounded by ...
Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th Century Palanquin for Child
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Palanquin. A child used this palanquin, an enclosed chair carried on the shoulders of four or more people supported by two long poles t...
Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet

Small 17" Cast Iron Vintage Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This small cast iron armchair is a unique addition to any collection. It stands at 17 inches tall and was used as a salesman's sample. The armchair is made from durable cast iron and...
Category

20th Century Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Italian Rustic Neoclassical Hanging Rifle Cabinet Fruitwood and Brass, C. 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Rustic Neoclassical Hanging Rifle Cabinet in Fruitwood and Brass, circa 1950s A distinctive Italian rustic revival hanging rifle cabinet, crafted in fruitwood with brass fit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

French 17th Century Bible Stand, Lutrin
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding 17th century Lutrin, Bible stand, book stand from the South of France. Expertly crafted in hand-forged iron. A stunning piece not only to d...
Category

Late 17th Century French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

40" Leather and Sterling Silver Native American Bolo Tie
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful bolo tie. It's made of braided leather with a sterling silver medallion that has a turquoise and a coral setting. The tips are crafted in silver also. Great for ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Lot of 18 Antique French Methodical Encyclopedias
Located in Mckinney, TX
A wonderful collection of antique tattered French books discovered in France, representing The Encyclopédie méthodique par ordre des matières ("Methodical Encyclopedia by Order of Su...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of French Apothecary Pasteur Water Filters in Cream Glaze, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of antique ceramic water filters was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1870. Originally designed as promotional display pieces for a French pharmacy, each vessel advertises...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

French 18th Century Glove
Located in Round Top, TX
A very intriguing 18th century glove in wood and leather with iron protrusions. One's hand is inserted into the glove with positions for all fingers - like a baseball glove. The orig...
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Painted Gilt Wood Mirrored Urn Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, large and most impressive European antique urn-form mirrored wooden statue. Late 19th century, most likely Italian, possibly French, hand carved, painted and gilded solid...
Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique English Oak Cribbage Game Board, circa 1910
Located in Pearland, TX
An early 20th Century handmade English cribbage oak game board with beveled edges and 4 pegs, circa 1910. Maker's mark on reverse. It would make a wonderful gift! DIMENSIONS 12.5ʺW ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Walnut and Inlaid Backgammon Checkers Game Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain guests or elevate a study or game room with this elegant antique game box. Crafted in France circa 1890, the rectangular hinged case is built of walnut and decorated with m...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Felt, Walnut

French 19th Century Cow bell
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming 19th century Cow Bell from the South of France. A terrific accent piece for any casual living area.
Category

19th Century French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

18th/19th Century Carved Painted Limewood Christ Child Altar Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A superb antique European hand-carved and painted limewood Santo altar figure. Born in Europe in the late 18th / early 19th century, most likely Naples, Italy, the wooden sculpture...
Category

Early 19th Century European Baroque Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

20th Century Italian Captain Hook Marionette Puppet
Located in Dallas, TX
Resembling the notorious captain hook character, this marionette doll would make a fun and unique decor piece, and it could still be used in theatre produ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Circa 1900 Replica Model of the François Sauvage Well Head, Cluny, Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1900, this charming French well head is a replica of an original 15th-century well covering. The original well head was owned by Franc...
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Iron

French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer. This unusual French mid century modern star shaped barometer is executed in a beautiful shade of red with gilt wood accents. Th...
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Hand-Made Oak Stave Butter Churn
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Hand-Made Oak Stave Butter Churn was lovingly crafted by the town's barrel cooper in the same general manner which he produced barrels for food and wine storage. Oak st...
Category

1870s Belgian Rustic Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Spanish 18th Century Iron Dog Collar
Located in Round Top, TX
A very interesting 18th century dog collar expertly crafted in iron. Collars such as this one were used to protect the dog from attack. An intriguing ...
Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or office with this set of large antique books. Dated from 1727 to 1748, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, these important leather bound books features the following: French book titled Remarques Critiques sur le Dictionnaire de Bayle, "Première Partie: A-F," published in 1748. The book was printed in Paris by Hyppolite-Louis Guerin and in Dijon by Hermil-Andrea. It includes decorative typography and a royal privilege. 1- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, published in 1727 in The Hague (La Haye). The book is the third volume of Bayle’s works, focused on historical and critical topics. It was printed by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, with a decorative vignette illustration. It bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 2- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Quatrième), published in 1731. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 3- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Troisieme), published in 1727. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 4- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the second volume (Tome Second), published in 1727. The page highlights Bayle's work on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. Printed in The Hague (La Haye) by several publishers including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, it features a detailed vignette of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, along with scholarly and architectural motifs. The publication is authorized by the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 5- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 in Amsterdam by the Compagnie des Libraires. It is the fifth volume (Tome Cinquième), covering entries S-Z. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes the biography of the author by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page features an illustrative vignette depicting a classical figure, possibly representing history or wisdom, teaching young students. 6- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the third volume (Tome Troisième), covering entries G-L. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an illustration of a classical figure seated with children, symbolizing education or wisdom, surrounded by books. The publication includes the privilege of the publisher. 7- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the second volume (Tome Second), covering entries B-F. The edition has been revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an engraved vignette of a seated classical figure, symbolizing knowledge or wisdom, teaching children with books...
Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Brass with Wood Handle Coal Flat Iron
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Sad Iron or Flat Iron that is heated with coal. Its made of a heavily etched brass and has a wooden handle. The top front has a lever to unlock the ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Bartender Cigarette Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare art deco mechanical bartender. Engraved gold metal figure raises to display contents. Steel and brass. Germany, circa 1930s.
Category

1930s German Vintage Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian 17th Century Mannequin
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 17th century articulating Mannequin from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully carved from polychromed wood with very handso...
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17th Century Italian Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Forest Carved Oak Barometer and Thermometer with Dog Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique wall hanging barometer and thermometer was crafted in France, circa 1890. The carved oak weather and temperature reader features impressive, high-relief carvings of acorn and leaf motifs throughout; it is further embellished with a dog head sculpture at the pediment. The thermometer with Celsius and Fahrenheit reading, and the weather forecast seem to be in working order. The Black Forest weather...
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Letter from Theodore Dreiser Dated 19 Dec 1916 to Eliza Calvert Hall
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A FABULOUS Original hand-written Letter from Theodore Dreiser dated 19 Dec 1916 to Eliza Calvert Hall. The letter is entirely hand written with pen and signed by the re...
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

17th Century Alpine Tabernacle from Hautes-Alpes, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Most likely originating in the Queyras valley of France, this Alpine tabernacle was hand-carved from mountain pine in the 1600s. The Queyras is located in the Hautes-Alpes department...
Category

17th Century French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron

17th Century Italian Ecclesiastical Lectern
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning and exceptional 17th century ecclesiastical lectern from the north of Italy. The solid wood column has a polychromed faux marble finish a...
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17th Century Italian Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational 18th century mortar and pestle in iron with its base constructed from a solid block of walnut. A stunning sculpture for any tradition...
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious oratory (prie-dieu / altar) Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with later 19th century elements, likely originating in the south of France / Mediterranean region, featuring pegged solid wooden construction of warm, rich fruitwood, chesnut, oak, and maple. Having a slant-front bureau with tall raised back decorated with three Renaissance Revival style high relief panels, the center depicting religious scene comprising Jesus and winged Saint, the side panels with foliate floral fruit pendant carvings, flanked by classical turned baluster-form columns, surmounted with highly stylized hand carved and turned finials. Over a slant-front with star parquetry, the hinged drop-front opens to reveal a distressed leather writing desk / lectern / pulpit on which the holy books can be laid open and allows to shelter the books, which were considered precious goods at that time. The lower sacristy cabinet has a pair of slide-out supports flanking a paneled cupboard door decorated with a large stepped base Christian cross parquetry inlay, affixed with later decorative forged iron faux escutcheon overtop. The door opening with key to a single fixed shelf on which holy items...
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful antique religious carved wood and plaster Catholic Church altar figure. The large sculpture depicting Saint Anthony of Padua, dating to the la...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

American Vintage Model of a Speedboat Ricky-O
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American vintage model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O' Well crafted in hardwood with numerous details, The stern is inscribed 'Ricky-O' with a blue bottom. C...
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Middle-Eastern Brass Bronze Temple Shrine Architectural Element Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, rare and unique Middle Eastern temple architectural shrine element, three lamp, possibly a fireplace overmantle, richly decorated, ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Other Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare, Petite Vintage French Zinc Geometric School House Molds
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1930s. Zinc molds from French school house. Set of six molds. These are rare and unusually petite versions of school house shape molds. The rectangular mold featured in this pi...
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1930s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Zinc

Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs Grosset & Dunlap 1st Edition. First Thus. Illustrated by J. Allen St. John...
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Large Civil War Era Bronze and Tin Pitcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous historic treasure of times past, namely, a 19th century large Civil War Era bronze and tin pitcher. From circa 1850, this is an American frontier piece. I...
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Pair of WW One French "Argonne" Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this pair of antique trench art shell casings. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and fea...
Category

Early 20th Century French Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Olive Wood Oak Bilboquet Game on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of rustic French charm to your collection with this large, hand-turned bilboquet, crafted in France circa 1920. This traditional cup-and-ball game features a beautiful...
Category

Early 20th Century French Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Olive

Epic of America by Jt Adams First Edition Re-Print
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A RARE EDITION hardback copy of The Epic of America by James Truslow Adams, Illustrated by M.J. Gallagher, Published by Little, Brown and Company of Boston in 1932. Con...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Studio Craft Chess Set in Brazilian Rosewood Philippine Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking hand-turned chess set, crafted in the 1960s by an unknown artisan, embodies the refined geometry and natural elegance of mid-century studio craft design. Meticulously s...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

A Boxed Sikes Hydrometer by Riddels Limited, Belfast
By Riddels Limited
Located in Austin, TX
A boxed hydrometer (Serial No. 16234) with all parts, includes thermometer, ten weights and float, in a fitted wooden case. Top plate marked: "Sikes' Hydrometer, Riddels Limited. Be...
Category

19th Century British Antique Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Murano Glass Rhinoceros
By Ercole Barovier, Seguso, Venini, Archimede Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano Glass Rhinoceros. This realistic Murano rhino sculpture is clear and gray glass with controlled bubbles and in great condition.
Category

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Monumental Mid-Century French Nouvelle Cuisiniere Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental vintage advertising sign from France, believed to be custom one-of-a-kind, the giant sign crafted of metal, dual sided, polychrome enamel paint...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Metropolitan 1929 1st Edition. Octavo, pp. [1-6] [1-2] 3-313 [314: blank], i...
Category

Early 20th Century American Romantic Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Hollywood Regency Polychrome Elephant Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large Hollywood Regency polychrome elephant sculpture. Large Hollywood Regency polychrome elephant sculpture or statue. Great whimsical decorative...
Category

1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Original J Mack Moore Photo of Virginia Memorial in Vicksburg, MISS
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A VERY RARE and Original J Mack Moore Photo of Virginia Memorial in Vicksburg, MISS and probably taken circa 1907/08, after it’s dedication. Paper photograph mounted on board, on it’s original matting. Taken by famous photographer John Mack Moore of Vicksburg and signed by him in red ink on bottom left “J Mack Moore’ and “Vicksburg, Miss” on the bottom right (also in red ink). Hand-noted in black ink on rear as “Virginia Tablet, Vicksburg National Military Park” and also signed again by J. Mack Moore in red ink on left center on the rear and “Vicksburg, Miss” on the right center (also in red ink). Newly framed and matted and under glass. Original photos by J. Mack Moore are ‘highly’ sought after and have performed very well at auction. John Mack Moore, born in 1869, was the son of prominent residents of antebellum Vicksburg. He was only a toddler when the famous 1870 race between the Robt. E. Lee and Natchez had his hometown in a state of excitement as the big sidewheelers passed upriver en route from New Orleans to St. Louis. As a young man, he became an avid and skilled photographer, spending much time at the wharf along the Mississippi and Yazoo, recording on glass plate negatives the daily activity of the busy river landing. Conversations with masters, mates, mud clerks and roustabouts were his daily fare. Moore learned photography from an elderly master of albumen, wet plates and homemade printing papers. He had a disdain for newfangled gadgetry and held fast to utilizing the old methods of previous decades in the making of photographs, with sparkling results. J. Mack Moore was considered the dean of photographers as well as a colorful character around Vicksburg. In later years, owing to his white hair and moustache, he was said by many to bear a close resemblance to Mark Twain. Moore’s Clay Street home, where he also operated his photographic studio, was built from the top down, a most amazing feat accomplished by a unique individual. Originally it was a rambling residence in a Southern, park-like setting. However, when paved streets eventually came to the city, the house was left at the base of an embankment, the large oak trees removed to make way for an unsightly culvert. Singlehandedly, Moore raised the house to street level. As the edifice gradually rose, Moore fashioned lower floors, accomplishing the feat with heavy timbers and screw jacks...
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Texas - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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