Antiquities

Beautiful opium box decorated with reliefs with ideograms (one of the two refers to wealth), a chrysanthemum (symbol of longevity) and foliage. This silver m...

Folk art stick: single branch of naturally growing boxwood, punctuated by a series of carvings with different subjects, depicting a snake wrapping around the cane and a lizard, the f...

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.

Wrought iron candlestick or cellar rat, Normandy, France, early 20th century. Worn but in good and complete condition. Superb piece of folk art.

Known as treenware darning eggs with stands, this matched-but-not-identical pair reflects the longstanding domestic practice of stocking repair, in which a smooth, egg-form insert is...

For your consideration, antique letterpress wood type printing blocks traditionally used for poster and large-format printing. The letters appear backward because letterpress printin...

Selected Letters of Annibal Caro. Venice: Tipografia di Alvisopoli, 1835. 19th century Venetian edition of selected letters by Annibal Caro, originally a Renaissance author of the 1...

A well-preserved and well-provenanced Roman bronze ship fitting – or protome – depicting an apotropaic winged phallus, with extensive marine encrustations attesting to millennia unde...

Incan Kero Tumbler-shaped drinking vessel Period: 15th 16th Century Region: Peru Material: Wood Polychroming Finest in the world! Museum quality! Keros were used in Peru to consum...

This long, wooden carving is an early 20th century Chinese weaving shuttle, once used by skilled artists in Yunnan province to weave textiles of cotton, hemp and silk upon the loom. Known as a stick shuttle, the rustic tool is simply designed with a slender handle and two prongs at either end to hold yarn or thread. Elevated by a custom steel stand, the antique shuttle...

A marble figure of the early Spedos type of sculpture produced during the Early Cycladic II Period. The simplified figure is depicted in the canonical posture, with incised arms fold...

Tusculanes de Ciceron. Traduction par Messieurs Bouhier & d'Olivet. Tome Troisième. Amsterdam, 1739. 18th century French translation of Cicero's Tusculan Disputations, printed in Am...

Walking stick: handle made of stag horn (CERVUS ELAPHUS HIPPELAPHUS),, carved and depicting a vase with daisies. Shaft made of malacca wood. Metal ferrule. England, circa 1900.

Edwardian riding crop from England with a handle made from bone and a leather whip. The bone handle is attached with a silver collar to the crop, giving it a lovely dimensional look...

**Black Forest carved letter opener, early 20th century, richly carved M3937** This letter opener is a Black Forest piece from the early 20th century, finely crafted. Condition: sh...

This evocative early-to-mid 20th century original engraving by George Maroniez, titled "Par Temps de Neige" (In Snowy Weather), captures a charming winter genre scene with remarkable...

Exceptional 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Tobacco Box by Ole Olsen Moene - Museum Quality This remarkable 19th-century Norwegian folk art tobacco box, dating from the late 1800s, ...

This exquisite collectible Norwegian folk art business card plate is a true masterpiece, featuring intricate dragon-style rosemaling/rose painting patterns in the center and an Art N...

Antique Green Glass Carboy with Wicker Cover Carboys were often protected from shocks and temperature changes by being placed in wicker covers. Very well-...

Chimu brown gauze shirt with multiple red and white fringe lines forming V designs like the one around the neck, with very rarely seen sleeves and border fringe in the same material.

The Chinese water pipes for smoking opium or tobacco could be beautifully decorated with enamel or be coated with precious materials such as ray skin. How were they used? The heated opium was placed in the lidded well of the pipe. The smoker could inhale the fumes through this pipe. Most water pipes have a holder for storing the maintenance tools, such as a little brush, a spike and tweezers. The water pipes could easily be smoked while sitting down, unlike the regular opium pipes...

Antique Norwegian Wall Hanging Cabinet - 1827, Hand-Painted by Embrik Bæra This exceptional primitive wall-hanging Cabinet / Cupboard / Sideboard ...

Wrought Iron Key, High Period (Haute Époque) M3660 For condition, we note oxidation and signs of wear due to use. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of this key. Please...

A very cool Mid-Century Modern Lucite bathroom set including three towel bars and a toilet paper holder, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vinta...

Folk art walking stick: carved stag horn handle, depicting a man head with a snake and beard. Silver ring. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. Austria circa 1880.

Circa 1907 English riding crop made from hickory. The handle is made from horn, and is joined to the hickory shaft with a sterling collar. The collar...

American Victorian (19th Century) maple loom with needlepoint weaving.

Wonderful plain pair of andirons. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also know...

18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...

20th Century silver plated urn-shaped trophy with footed base.

Amercian Art Moderne silver plate trophy with cover and 2 handles on round bakelite base (20th Cent.)

Vintage Hermes riding crop with deer antler handle. The shaft is covered in a beautifully braided leather and finished at the bottom with twine. The...

Antique Bell Belt with Eight Brass Bells, Tyrol ca. 1900s An antique bell belt with eight brass bells from the Tyrolian Alps ca. 1900s. Bell belts are used to locate goats or sheep ...

Antique Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper. The iron slab has been cut with a horse silouette, The superior and inferior edges have been slightly grinded, while the curved lower...

An elegantly cast bronze vessel from Qing Dynasty China. The pear-shaped body sits atop a splayed foot, and rises to a waisted neck and flared rim. A broad band of gold and silver in...

American Victorian needlepoint embroidered bell pull with leaf design and brass ball pull.

A Trio of Antique Wooden Pestles from 19th Century Scandinavia Discover the essence of simplicity and beauty through our exquisite set of three ...

Silver metal trophy with embossed acorn and leaf design and engraving "PRESENTED TO PAUL T. RIBETT JR., MASTER OF ISLAND CITY NO. 586 F&A.M, 1915)

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this wonderfully primitive fruitwood hemp cutting machine circa 1800 Please note the delivery fee listed is...

A vintage cowbell made of Steel, metal, and braided leather or the collar. This is a great decorative piece, however the bell works great. A great place to put this is over a door knob, allowing one to know when the door opens or moves... Also a great tracking device for your significant other. The patina is wonderful and it reminds one of a Ralph Lauren Ranch...

Obverse: IVLIA PAVLA AVG, draped bust right, showing later coiffure with small bun Reverse: CONCORDIA, Concordia seated left, holding patera, star in left field Beautifully detaile...

Highly desirable barber shop collectible item consisting of a German straight edge razor with a molded cream, red, and green colored celluloid hand...

The cup hand-carved from white alabaster with caramel and white veining throughout the composition. The cup stands upon a tapering base, and widens to form the ribbed, cylindrical cup. Alabaster was a material prized by ancient sculptors...

Elevate your living space with the soulful charm of our Authentic Scandinavian Wooden Mortar, a piece that encapsulates the essence of rustic beauty and timeless craftsmanship. Haili...

Pre-Columbian ornamental banner with fringes composed of warriors/divinities holding figures in their hands, surrounded by geometric frets. Two-headed birds in alternating colors decorate the top and bottom of the banner. This one-of-a-kind tapestry has preserved its vibrant original colors and fibres. Professionally cleaned. Provenance: Private European Collection Textiles from elite Chimu tombs include elaborate gauzes, embroidery, painted plain weave and tapestry, and three-dimensional fibre sculptures. Among others, shades of yellow and brown, scarlet, white, lavender-blue and olive green were the colors used. Birds and a deity wearing a crescent-like headdress have been the most popular decorative motifs. Many Chimu textiles...

Diorama de la "Huida a Egipto" perteneciente a la Escuela Murciana o Napolitano de finales del siglo XIX. Este tipo de piezas religiosas son trabajos artesanales detallados que se p...

Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...

This bronze vessel is believed to have been produced in China during the Later Han period (25–220 CE). It features a dignified and well-balanced form, with a widely flaring mouth and...

Early adjustable dress form constructed with a collapsible iron cage skirt mechanism, papier-mâché body, and rolling cast iron stand. The torso retains remnants of its original fabri...

Primitive antique Arts and Crafts hanging cabinet, kitchen cabinet, key cabinet, small wall cupboard with stunning wood carving floral / dragon style pattern from the end of the 19th century / ca. 1900. Handcrafted / Handmade / Hand-Painted Victorian / National Romantic style / Arts and Crafts Style...

We offer this Leather Gym Punching Boxing Heavy Bag. This piece is made of vintage leather and vintage chains following the design of the ancients punching bags, totally handmade. In...

**18th Century Bronze Reliquary, Louis XV Period, Antique Seal M3491** This **bronze reliquary dates from the 18th century, Louis XV period**. It bears a seal that we have not been ...

19th century English country house fire escape We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century quirky county house fire escape, once of the Fasque House, Fettercaine Estate, ...

Late 19th century decorative fan mounted within a semicircular gilt wood frame and pedestal stand, conceived as a freestanding tabletop ornament. The carved and gilt frame follows th...

A rare hand-carved folk art jewelry box from Norway, dated 1971 and signed "A.B." The entire surface is adorned with intricate relief carving featuring acanthus leaves, dragon motifs...

Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain. First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements. The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player. Antique boules...

We are delighted to offer for sale this sympathetically restored, 1642 Charles I / Jacobean, hand carved English oak coffer, trunk or chest This piece is stunning, its hand carved t...

A small antique wabi sabi wooden bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.

Splendid and elegant antique wall-mounted hand basin (aquamanile), presumably dating from the first half of the 20th century. A fascinating piece that combines period practicality ...

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...