19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called  « Life of Jean Wesley ». These...

AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge: (Lewis Carroll). TITLE: Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1877. DESCRIPTION: PRESENTATI...

Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean & Near East, Wilkinson London 1817 This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored map presents the vast...

AUTHOR: JONSON, Ben. TITLE: The Works Of Ben Jonson, With Notes Critical and Explanatory, and A Biographical Memoir. PUBLISHER: London: for many, 1816. DESCRIPTION: 9 vols., 8-5/...

SIGNED J.J.B.L.M - 16 a 22 RN Desterro Lisbon to face, this barometer is a very Rare and unusual mid-19th century polished brass marine barometer mounted on a gimble, the steel face ...

Robertson, William, Frost, John. The History of the Discovery and Settlement of America, With an Account of His Life and Writings, To which are added Questions for the Examination of...

A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...

This late 19th-century English leather top hat box, paired with an American-made beaver fur top hat, exudes timeless craftsmanship and style. The b...

Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary.

Unique and impressive, Gothic style chair from the late 1800s. This rare and solid oak Gothic Revival church chair has a beautiful patination and it is as stabile as the day it was...

This piece came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the...

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker,  Stanley of London, and dated 1885. The striking stick features a handle composed of a...

Antique gilded Ottoman Belt Buckle, with three red stones. Very good condition.

There hasn't been much information regarding this particular type of lay figure, indeed these are exceptionally rare, until fairly recently since the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge ...

Brass syringe signed S. Maw Son & Sons, London, England, late 19th century, used both for rectal use, for performing enemas and for vaginal irrigations. This type of syringe was typi...

Rare early 19th century Italian Grand Tour model of an ancient Roman labrum (bath) or sarcophagus in exquisitely carved rosso antico marble having double ring handles and central lio...

Antique leather bound History of the House of Austria book set - From the Foundation of the Monarchy by Rhodolph of Hapsburgh, to the Deather of Leopold the Second: 1218 to 1792. By...

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE. ...

Exquisite late 19th century Swiss marquetry / parquetry cylinder music box capable of playing eight different tunes. Rectangular hardwood box with painted wood grain sides and inlaid...

Hand-carved of the highest quality jade, this 19th century Archer's ring was likely worn by a gentleman-scholar in Northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore these rings to ...

exceptional piece is finely hand carved, brass mounted with rich patination and fine grain. The fabulous curved horn handle is raised over a ring turned, elegantly tapering walking ...

Portable Shrine Depicting the Pastimes of Lord Vishnu India, 19th century A beautifully crafted wooden portable shrine intricately painted and designed to...

Six impressive full page colored chromolithographic plates of monumental art in Italy. Published in 1883. These are large-folio seized in a clamshell portfolio and include the 16 lea...

This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, ...

Solid Mesh Gutty Golf Ball. A very rare solid moulded unusual square mesh patterned gutta percha golf ball in original, well used condition. The 1890's gutty ball with no name and ma...

A rare and unusual large pipe depicting a Vanitas-Memento Mori, crafted from genuine carved meerschaum and silver with a genuine amber mouthpiece. The large bowl of the pipe, made of...

Map of Loire-Inférieure France with Nantes and Estuary by Vuillemin, 19th c This finely engraved and hand-colored map of Loire-Inférieure (modern-day Loire-Atlantique) was created b...

This is antique copy of Ovid's Art of Love. An English translation of a Roman elegy, dating to the Regency period, dated 1824. Originally written in Latin in 2 AD, Ars Amatoria - A...

A very fine 19th Century maybe 18th Century bronze swivel Malayan antique Lantaka Cannon with a yoke mount. Lantaka cannons are a type of portable cannon or swivel gun historically u...

This is a very early French reliquary box used to hold personal articles such as a crucifix. The front door opens to reveal one wall in silk. The piece i...

Antique American Primitive Colonial Wooden Country Spinning Wheel Item features 46" Diameter wheel, solid wood construction, beautiful woodgrain, very nice antique item, quality Amer...

Sponnagel piano circa 1900 with its seat Very beautiful work of sculpture and beautiful work of wooden marquetry Very beautiful patina and in very good condition The piano is in wo...

Exquisite museum quality large antique High Renaissance style emerald, natural pearl, garnet silver pectoral cross 19th century Makers Mark: K.T. for Tauböck, Karl Austro-Hungarian E...

Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon of St George and the dragon / wood / Antique A compelling 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint George and the Dragon, finely han...

Antique Map of Sweden and Norway, Original Hand-Colored Copper Engraving, 1860 This finely engraved map of Sweden and Norway was published by W. G. Blackie in Scotland around 1860 a...

Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.

Carl Adami 13 inch terrestrial globe, by Dietrich Reimer, Berlin, Germany, 1900. “C. ADAMI’S ERDGLODUS neu bearbeitet und gezichnet von H. KIEPERT. Dietrich Reimer, Berlin. 1900 (E....

Handcrafted and truly impressive Neo-Gothic Church fixture that can also be used for candles. Over the decades we have sold a number of very good antique bronze, Gothic light fixtures for both candles and electrical bulbs. However, we never offered one as high and with as many Gothic details as this hand-crafted chandelier. You will rarely come across a Gothic work of religious art that is more elaborate and with as many Gothic details as this fit-for-a-castle pendant...

A Pine Carving of Virgin and Child signed E. Lechner. Carved in 15th Century style, a high relief with a hollowed back and depicting the crowned Virgin standing on contrapose with lo...

This is an antique steak tenderiser. An English, beech treen kitchen mallet, dating to the high Victorian period, circa 1870. Superb country kitchen mallet, ideal for chefs or butch...

Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting. This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of t...

This is an oval antique diorama dome. An English, glass collector or taxidermy display case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Of usefully tall proportion, ideal for...

Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder An unusual hand carved pine hanging candle holder in the form of a memento mori religious artefact. This exa...

3 vol. Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. First Edinburgh Edition. With Life of the author. Bound in 3/4 red crushed Morocco leather with mar...

Stylish Solid Polished Dark Brown Malacca Wood and Sterling Silver Lady’s or Gentlemans Walking Stick Dress Cane with Traditional ornately cast Tau shaped handle in Art Nouveau style...

A remarkable antique handcrafted pearwood model of a three-masted sailing ship, dating to circa 1890. Beautifully constructed and exceptionally decorative, this late 19th-century ma...

AUTHOR: POPE, Alexander. TITLE: The Works of Alexander Pope. PUBLISHER: London: by J. F. Dove for Richard Priestley, 1822. DESCRIPTION: NEW EDITION. 9 vols., 8-5/8" X 5-1/2", not...

Stunning wooden Holy Heart of Christ statue. An exceptional and deeply moving life-size hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ, depicting the Sacred Heart. This monumental chu...

Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Canada with Great Lakes Detail Description: This finely detailed antique map, titled "Johnson's Canada," was published in 1864 by Johnson and W...

Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckle in silvered metal encrusted with mother-of-pearl reliefs, realized in 19th Century. Excellent condition.

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Lazare Ressuscité.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Resurrection of Lazarus. This print originates ...

Large 19th C. Hand Crafted Birdcage on Stand Antique Decorative Interior Design. Rare and imposing Chateau large 19th century walnut hand carved and hand forged crafted Birdcage from...

English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony...

Rare antique boot-lever with multi-purpose tools, typical of the Victorian era, from the second half of the 19th century and intended for cavalry officers or traveling gentlemen. Cl...

Vue du Chateau d'Ouandipore'. (View of the Castle of Wandipore in Tibet). This original antique print is taken from 'Histoire générale des voyages (?).', pu...

Intricate silk tassels adorned with knots, beads and charms are a traditional Chinese folk art and are used to add elegance to everyday items such as hairpins or lanterns. This antique silk tassel...

A beautifully expressive example of 19th‑century French devotional art, this Neo‑Gothic crucifix combines plaster, wood, and metal to create a richly d...

Antique Map Italy, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas, Edinburgh 1884 Description: This detailed map of Italy was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, issued in Edinburgh in 1884 by the respected Scottish publishing house A. & C. Black. The map was prepared under the direction of the renowned cartographer John Bartholomew, whose work played a major role in shaping nineteenth-century atlas cartography. John Bartholomew was one of the most influential mapmakers of the Victorian era. His atlases for A. & C. Black were admired for their clarity, precision, and elegant presentation. Combining scientific geographic accuracy with refined engraving and printed color, Bartholomew’s maps became widely used in education, government, and scholarly circles throughout Europe and the British Empire. The map presents the Italian peninsula shortly after the unification of Italy in the nineteenth century. Political divisions are clearly distinguished through printed color, showing the administrative regions of the newly unified kingdom. The map extends from the Alpine frontier in the north to the southern tip of Calabria, capturing the entire peninsula with remarkable geographic detail. Northern Italy shows the Alpine region bordering Switzerland and Austria, with cities such as Turin, Milan, and Venice prominently marked. The Po River basin is depicted with a dense network of towns and transportation routes reflecting the economic importance of the region. Central Italy includes Florence, Pisa, and Rome, while the southern regions show Naples and the mountainous landscapes of Calabria and Basilicata. The map also includes the major Italian islands. Sardinia...

AUTHOR: WELLS, H. G. TITLE: The Time Machine An Invention. PUBLISHER: NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1895. DESCRIPTION: FIRST AMERICAN EDITION FIRST ISSUE. 1 vol., tipped in frontis...