19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

This is a very good and complete handmade, hardwood chess set game of 32 pieces in a handmade pine box with a sliding lid, which we date to the turn of the 19th Century, Circa 1900. ...

This is a fine antique French gold plated and Sevres porcelain walking stick sword / cane, circa 1880 in date. It features a finely chased gold plate pommel with Sevre porcelain dec...

This is a fine antique French gold plate and Sevres porcelain walking stick sword / cane, circa 1880. The sword stick a features finely Sevre porcelain pommel decorated with Bleu Ro...

This antique Victorian presentation walking cane is crafted from solid oak and showcases exceptional historical character and craftsmanship. The cane features a slender, tapered oak ...

Title: Set of Two Ancient Greek Temple Views, Parthenon and Theseion, Tardieu, 1825 Description: Set of two original antique engravings depicting two of the most celebrated temples ...

This is a beautiful antique French Art Nouveau silver L-shaped handle walking cane, late 19th Century in date. The striking stick features an ornate silver L--shaped handle decorate...

This is a fine antique French gold plate and Sevres porcelain handled walking cane / sword stick,  circa 1880 in date. The sword stick a features a finely chased gold plate and Sevr...

This is a fine antique French 18ct gold-plated and Sevres porcelain walking stick sword/cane, circa 1880. The sword stick features a finely ch...

Antique An Indian Military Swagger Stick with Blade, 1880s Carved bone depicting some symbolic patterns on the top, handle, and near the bottom with some inlay dots on the top portio...

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

This is a beautiful antique French Art Nouveau silver plated child's walking stick, circa 1870 in date The striking stick features an ornate silver crutch handle having a profusely ...

An antique Eastern Russian Orthodox icon painting, circa 1860, depicting Saint Nicholas. This hand-painted icon is rendered in tempera on a wooden panel, characteristic of traditiona...

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 11 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

This French marquetry folding game box from the late nineteenth century is for checkers, chess, and backgammon. It is finely constructed with dovetailed corners, inset hinges, and a ...

19th Century hand carved bone six sided spinning top dice, known as a "Teetotum". This is a very cool item, a vintage gaming piece that shows all the signs it was well used. Beautifu...

This is an antique reference book, The Vegetable World. An English, hardback by Louis Figuier, dating to the High Victorian period, printed in 1868. Full title: The Vegetable World;...

First collected in the early 1860s by Mary Frere from stories told to her by her Indian ayah, Anna Liberata da Souza, these tales were among the earliest field-recorded collections o...

A fine and highly decorative early 19th century French mantel clock, signed C. Detouche, Bté, Paris, depicting Saint Mark the Evangelist seated beside his traditional attribute, the ...

19th century Italian hardstone urn in the form of a miniature fountain or baptismal font. The black speckled red stone octagonal top with a craved out bowl supported by four Doric co...

Very Stylish Fine Quality polished banded dark brown Malacca Chinese Qing Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed Sterling Silver Grip. Last quarter o...

This is an antique wallpaper printing block. An English, carved brass on hardwood printer's stamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderfully rare and unusual, wit...

This is a elegant antique continental Neo-classical silver pommel ladies walking cane, bearing a European hallmark, Circa 1870 in date. The striking stick features superb trailing r...

This is a beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's evening cane with a Chinese silver pommel and ebonized Malacca walking stick, circa 1880 in date.   This decorative walking cane featu...

AUTHOR: CAMPBELL, John Lord (Sir Joseph Arnould). TITLE: The Lives Of The Lord Chancellors and Keepers Of The Great Seal of England. PUBLISHER: NY: James Cockcroft & Co., 1874. D...

Mechanical planetarium, or representative model of the solar system, from the second half of the 19th century. The cartouche of the globe reads: GlobusVydal J. Felkl at Syn Roztok ...

Antique Walking Stick Cane with Billiards Cue and Brass Handle from the 19th Century. Hand carved patterns on the stick. Length: when it's used for walking stick: 33" Length: When i...

Beautiful Antique Grulich Nativity Figures — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant set of nativity figures originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Gr...

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1844. DESCRIPTION: FIFTH EDITION. 1 vol., 6-5/8...

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope, made in Paris. This exquisite Napoleon III period graphoscope is a beautifully crafted magnifying device from the mid-to-late 19th ...

This is a fine antique French Sevres porcelain and gold plate handled walking stick /sword stick, circa 1890 in date The sword stick a features a finely painted Sevre porcelain hand...

A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...

Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...

Description A striking antique volume of Mozart piano sonatas, published by the renowned Edition Peters (Leipzig), a historic music publisher celebrated for its high-quality classic...

Exceptional quality antique C.Bechstein Victorian rosewood boudoir grand piano Model V (1898) having a superb quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal an ornate adjustable musi...

A fine antique Russian icon of The Protection of the Mother of God, Pokrov Moscow School 19th century The Protection Icon depicts the Mother of God appearing above congregants a...

AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge: (Lewis Carroll). TITLE: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. London: Macmillan, 1869. DESCRIPTION: PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., 7-1/2" x 5-3/8", insc...

Superb Moscow School antique Russian vermeil silver and enamel icon of Christ Pantocrator, All Powerful, Sustainer of the World Moscow, 1848 The icon of Christ Pantocrator is one of ...

The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map ...

"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s Old and new testaments. Marginal references and illustrations; An exact summary of the several books; A paraphrase on the most obscure or i...

AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard. TITLE: The Jungle Book - The Second Jungle Book. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd., 1896 / 1895. DESCRIPTION: THE JUNGLE BOOK SIGNED WITH A 4 LINE...

Late 19th Century religious icon depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, painted in oil on a copper panel and representing Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The icon is housed within a...

A Rare Mughal Style Gem-Set Jade Hand Mirror and Comb India, Late 19th Century An exquisite and highly refined Mughal style toilet ensemble, comprising a hand mirror and matching co...

This is a beautiful antique French silver novelty handle walking stick, late 19th Century in date. The striking stick features a silver horse head handle, marked 925 R, on a gentle ...

This is an early Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. smoke mask. These full face helmets are very rare and found mostly in museum collections. This example looks and feels like it´s never have ...

Egypt & Lower Nubia – Elegant Antique Atlas Map of the Nile, ca.1888 This elegant antique atlas map presents Egypt and the Nile Valley in a refined, softly colored composition that feels timeless and architectural. The long vertical sweep of the Nile immediately draws the eye, flowing from the Mediterranean through Cairo and Upper Egypt toward Lower Nubia, framed by delicately engraved desert regions and subtle coastal shading along the Red Sea. Produced by Rand, McNally & Co. at the height of late-19th-century American atlas design, the map combines clarity with a restrained pastel palette that works exceptionally well in contemporary interiors. The balance between open desert spaces and the finely detailed river corridor gives the sheet a calm, almost meditative presence on the wall, making it particularly attractive for living rooms, studies, libraries, or hospitality settings. Cartographic details are crisp yet unobtrusive, allowing the overall composition to read as decorative rather than technical. The typography is elegant and evenly spaced, while the hand-colored regions add warmth without overpowering the design. When framed, the vertical format emphasizes the monumental scale of the Nile and creates a strong visual anchor in a room. A particularly appealing feature of this sheet is that the reverse side displays a decorative map of Africa, making it a versatile double-sided atlas leaf. This adds interest for collectors and interior designers alike, whether framed with visible margins, floated in a double-glazed frame, or appreciated as a historical object in a portfolio or drawer. Printed on original late-19th-century atlas paper, this map retains the authentic texture and presence expected of a period piece, offering both decorative impact and historical character without feeling heavy or academic. Condition report: Original atlas paper with light age toning consistent with period. Minor edge wear and gentle handling marks typical of bound atlas sheets. Overall well preserved with clean color and strong legibility. Framing tips: This map works beautifully in a light oak, walnut, or muted gold frame with an off-white or warm ivory mat. A tall vertical mat emphasizes the flow of the Nile and enhances the architectural feel. Museum glass is recommended to preserve the soft pastel tones. Technique: Color lithograph Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., United States, late 19th century Keywords: Egypt map, Nile map, Nile wall art, antique map of Egypt, decorative atlas map, Rand McNally map, antique Egypt wall art...

Marine ivory “Memento Mori” Vanitas   depicting a skull, made in Japan with great artistic skill during the Meiji period (1868-1912). The skull, small in size, is probably designed ...

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

A fine English mahogany ebony trimmed bow front stick barometer, made and signed by Worthington of London, a prominent maker of scientific instruments in the first half of the ninet...

Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 1894. Limited Edition Octavo, 8 1/4 x 5.5 in (206 x 140 mm) 392 pp. Edited by F.S. Ellis. One of 300 copies on Flower paper, printed in red and black i...

Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...

A superb portable cased 19th Century Paget Star Celestial Globe by H. Hughes & Son Ltd. London, No. 735, circa 1890 in date. The constellations are depicted on lithographed paper se...

Popular in the 19th century, domed glass displays offered protection for portico clocks and flora & fauna specimens without compromising visibility. Inside this cloche is an oval...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Victorian Maritime Cast Iron Large Boat Ship's Anchor with Wood and R...

This is a fantastic antique French silver-plated lobed pommel, circa 1860 in date. It has a very decorative twisted fluted silvered pommel with a sturdy ebonised Malacca tapering sh...

This is a very good quality and complete English handmade hardwood "Weighted" Club Chess Set game of 32 pieces, in the Staunton Fierce Knight pattern, all within a jointed wood box ...

19th-century cast bronze Fang People torque neck collar from Gabon. The opening is 3.75 inches, and the piece weighs over three pounds.

This is a beautiful antique French novelty Pheasant silver walking stick, late 19th century in date.   The striking stick features a pheasant head silver handle with red glass eyes o...

This is a superb antique book press. An English, cast iron industrial binder or flower press dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Delightfully robust and tactile, this piece de...

A magnificent French Gothic parcel gilt paint decorated church tabernacle. circa 1810 France, early 19th century, executed in period Gothic Revival ...

Topographic level signed W.F Stanley of burnished brass, from the second half of the 19th century. In excellent condition and complete with original mahogany box with brass hinges an...