Antiquities

:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, w...

This exquisite antique beaded purse from Germany, dating to around 1850, is a remarkable example of 19th-century craftsmanship and textile art. Richly embroidered with vibrant glass beads in exceptionally fresh and bold colors, the purse features a charming depiction of a dog on one side and a colorful parrot on the other. The attention to detail extends even to the edges, where additional animals and floral motifs are intricately stitched, showcasing the skill and artistry of its original maker. The interior is lined with fine, buttery-soft deerskin leather, offering a luxurious tactile experience. While some minor bead losses and carefully executed repairs are visible, the overall condition is impressively well-preserved for its age. The drawstring is missing, but with the addition of a new ribbon, this delicate piece could even be used again—though it remains most striking as a collector’s item or display piece. Antique purses like this, especially with such vivid imagery and expert beadwork, are increasingly rare and highly sought after. A wonderful find for lovers of textile history, decorative arts, or romantic Victorian accessories.

The loop attached to an oval fitting with radiant decoration. The cameo made of agate, showing the profile of a female bust with hair pinned up. The portrait in the style of Faustina...

A 18th-century colonial trunk crafted from sabino wood, featuring beautifully aged forged iron detailing. Its original patina and refined workmanship make it a rare and striking exam...

Unique set of seven diminutive trench art goblets in brass (circa 1930s, USA). Formed from artillery shell stems supported by black bakelite bases. Bases are both card suit-forms (tw...

Grinding stone used for sharpening and polishing flint tools during the Stone Age. The surface is smooth and slightly curved, shaped through prolonged use. It was likely employed to ...

A rare pair of seal skin Kamik Inuit boots. C1900, Greenland. Accompanied with custom display stand. Provenance Galerie Hugo Brégeau, France. Private Collection, Netherlands.

A Masterpiece of Gudbrandsdalen Craftsmanship: Exceptional Carved Oak Butter Bucket Presenting a superb example of Norwegian folk art, this hand-carved oak butter bucket (or porridg...

This beautifully crafted German beer stein from the mid-20th century is adorned with the phrase "Frohbeim Bier Das Lieben Wir" ("Frohbeim Beer We Love"). A timeless piece for any col...

Swiss carved china cabinet. Front door has bear paying accordion. Mother and father dancing together as cub plays close by. Two bears supporting shelves. Two drawers for flatware. Be...

Beautiful and Impressive Fragment of a Multicolor Banner with Ocher, Red and Purple with Geometric Designs with Birds and Mythic Creatures in Horizontal Bands. This piece is accomp...

Exceptional Banner of Pageantry with Multicolor Tapisserie Squares with 8 Weave Ornaments in Relief. On the inferior part the ornaments float with the wind. (2 are missing) Very good...

This Rustic antique tine box is hand-crafted from pine wood and features original rosemaling/rose painting from Telemark, Norway. Dated 1812, it includes the initials "P.T.D." on th...

This vintage set of 12 "Chatellerault" knives from the 1970s, featuring resin handles and stainless steel blades, is a charming addition to any tableware collection. The set weighs 2...

A Colima shark effigy vessel. Mexico. 1st Century BC - 2nd Century AD. On stand : 7.5" h

This mask type of the Ibo-Izzi, a subgroup of the Ibo, is actually a dance crest. The elephant mask 'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head...

Antique South American Spanish Colonial Poly chrome Folk Art Santos figural group High Andes (Altiplano region, Peru or Bolivia), late 18th–early 19th century Hand-carved and p...

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

A large sheet gold mask depicting a stylized human face having an individually fashioned and applied nose. Large low relief repousse eyes and rectangular mou...

An Anatolian Marble ‘Star Gazer’ Figure Marble Anatolian Early Bronze Age / Circa 2700 - 2100 BC Size: 5cm high, 3cm wide - 2 ins high, 1¼ ins high The highly stylised oval head wi...

An antique Mexican farmhouse milking stool, hand-carved from solid wood and shaped through years of utilitarian use. Its simple construction, worn patina, and sturdy form reflect the...

This 19thc Original painted Shaker style bucket with the original lid. This amazing dark blue original painted bucket has the greatest patina.

Vintage French, iron and hand forged blacksmith's 'pig' anvil with a beautifully aged texture and patina. A sculptural piece with historic symbolism and substantial weight.  

There wooden offerings set are in rituals such as worshiping the altar, practicing alchemy, and giving food. The method is to offer of sacrifices, namely incense, flowers, lamps, wat...

Large Athénienne crafted from iron with a black patina, supported by three legs terminating in winged lion heads. Resting atop is a basin with gadrooned sides, a domed lid, and three...

Mask of a bearded deity, short beard and hair braided in the characteristic high hairstyle, with layered ringlets on either side. 4 cm (h) Green patina ...

This is an antique piece of Japanese pottery. It is a valuable item that is thought to have been made before the Edo period (1600s to 1860s). Its beautiful color and unique texture...

An extraordinary monumental bronze-style sculpture depicting a dramatic interaction between a Native warrior figure and soaring eagles in a highly dynamic composition. Rich in moveme...

We offer this English rolls razor blade sharpener, circa 1930. Made by Rolls Razor, Ltd., of Cricklewood, London. The Rolls Safety Razor product was a sophisticated safety-razor whic...

Swiss carved walnut plaque with game bird and two chicks with vine and leaf design. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. Period: circ...

A dramatically sculptural example of the earliest human technology, the Acheulan hand axe, discovered in Walcott, a mile from the famed Palaeolithic site of Happisburgh. During this ...

This early original blue painted panty box from New England has early hand made nails.The condition is very good and great undisturbed paint.

This acheulean hand axe is an exceptionally well-preserved example of the first human technology. Conceived as a multipurpose tool, it represents the technological advances achieved ...

19th-century stamp from the Château Laroche wine estate – M3983 This 19th-century stamp was used by the Château Laroche wine estate. It has been used and shows scratches consistent...

**Wrought Iron Key, Early Period (Haute Époque) – M3661** Regarding condition, please note oxidation and rust. The ring is deformed, slightly cracked, and heavily worn. Our photos...

Swiss carved match holder with a cat with glass eyes seated beside a pitcher. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the...

Vintage gold plated Christian Dior necklace with large chains.

Gold Real Charles V – Dated 1623 – GG = Gerrit Geens (Born in Antwerpen, worked in Amsterdam from 1598, working ca. 1585 – 1628). Gauger-general of Brabant as of 1585 Weight: 4.95 g ...

This is a wooden antique board from the Meiji era. It is made of Japanese cedar wood. It has a beautiful appearance due to years of use and aging. It was used as a board for kneadi...

This charming antique box dates to the late 19th century and is a Victorian-era travel kit with sewing and grooming tools, also known as an etui or nécessaire. The compact travel cas...

A rare walking stick with gilt brass ferrule and iron tip. Hot-formed ram's horn barrel, iron handle. The shaft, clear, is made by putting it in a hot shape by boiling, sometimes fry...

Striking early 20th-century American Folk Art weathervane sculpture depicting a trotting horse pulling a racing sulky with jockey. Mounted on a modern black iron display base for tab...

Papagayo polychrome pottery bowl, Mandador variety. Round bottomed bowl rests on three animal headed rattle legs. Exterior painted wide band with two stylized plumed serpents of jagu...

This is an exceptionally fine Lancaster, Pennsylvania Sack Back Windsor Armchair, circa 1780. It has a bowed crest rail mortised into a continuous rear rail with eleven spindles, se...

Nazca Tunic/Poncho of stepped design and fringe in yellow ocher, burgundy and brown. Perfect condition, museum quality.

This vintage 20th-century pitcher, labeled "Campo Piano Orezza at Lava," is a striking example of craftsmanship. Measuring 9.4 inches (24 cm) in height, 8.3 inches (21 cm) in diamete...

We have been fortunate to get a hold of 6 totally original and untouched 19th century Heavy copper grain measures. They have plenty of character and charm. The patina is fabulous and...

**19th Century English Table Gong in Metal and Copper – This table gong is a 19th-century piece of fine craftsmanship. It is composed of two horns. Regarding condition, please not...

Ten carpet balls crafted in stoneware, decorated and glazed in several different colors and designs including a white cue ball.

This elegant blue glass vase by IVV, made in Italy, is a beautiful addition to any home decor collection. Measuring 8.9 inches (22.5 cm) in height and 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) in diameter...

Chancay Painted Textile with Brown Fishes and Dots On Vertical Bands. Even though the piece is incomplete, the powerful design resembles an abstract modern painting by Henry Matisse...

Ancient brass food warmer, worked and embossed by hand, characterized by an elegant and refined style. It has a round body supported by a ring foot, a lid with a handle and two handl...

Complete Pre-Columbian Textile panel woven in plain weave with interlocking and alternating squares in bright shades, with elongated stepped diamonds, looped fringe on the short ends...

**18th century Nevers faience holy water font M3612** This holy water font features Christ in relief at the center along with the “IHS” monogram. It is in good overall condition. O...

Chancay painted panel with two figurines side by side. This is a complete panel with two rectangular box-headed personages on a busily packed background of geometric motifs of circle...

Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed floor lamp.. 8-ball. Modernist, que sticks, Hand crafted, Shade measuring 16" in diameter.

Native American Yokut polychrome feast basket woven with sedge root, mud dyed bracken fern and redwood. Diamond bands with three "quivers". First quarter 20th Century 10 1/2" wide x...

Pre-Columbian textile fragment with wave like patterns woven in bright colors. Framed in a black shadow box. It is a wonder to behold antiquities such as a pre-Columbian textiles, an authentic piece of art that has been preserved for centuries and that survives generation after generation. Textiles are infinitely more delicate than wood, metal, or rock artifacts - so the existence of these pieces after hundreds and thousands of years is exceptional. These textiles maintain their vibrant colors, natural threads, and their unique, historical designs. Provenance: This textile comes from the collection Ulrich Hoffmann, Stuttgart and former collection of the archaeologist Ferdinand Anton...

Complete Nazca Unku in vibrant red with blue, green, yellow and white squares forming V design around the brown neck opening. The multicolor squares in stepped design make a diamond ...

Spinning wheel. Walnut wood carved and turned. XIX century. Vertical carved walnut wood spinning wheel, which has been decorated with fine lines in certain areas, and the use of b...