Late 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 plate and Sevres porcelain walking stick sword / cane, circa 1880. The sword stick a features finely Sevre porcelain pommel decorated with Bleu Ro...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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...

A fine and rare Antique Victorian Mahogany Billiard, Snooker and Life Pool wall-mounted Scoreboard, attributed to Thurston & Co., London, circa 1880 in date.   The combined billiards...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Late 19th century folio book: "The Works of Shakespeare" - Imperial edition - Edited by Charles Knight - With Illustrations on Steel from Pictures by assorted artists - Volume I - Pu...

This antique medical textbook is a highly collectible 1878 American Edition of "Gray's Anatomy: Descriptive and Surgical" by Henry Gray, F.R.S., published in Philadelphia by Henry C....

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...

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...

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...

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...

AUTHOR: DOBSON, Austin. TITLE: The Ballad of Beau Brocade and other Poems of the XVIIIth Century. PUBLISHER: London. Kegan Paul, Trench, Truber, & Co., 1892. DESCRIPTION: FIRST ...

"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...

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...

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...

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 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 ...

An exception Early Thomas Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph with original horn, tube cabinet & 93 records. Phonograph box and cabinet are made from oak in Late Victorian manner wit...

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare. With A Life Of The Author. PUBLISHER: London: George Bell and Sons, 1888. DESCRIPTION: FOURTH EDIT...

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...

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

A superb antique 19th Century English sterling silver equestrian horseshoe vesta case match box and striker. Hallmarked, Birmingham, England 1887. Acquired from a collector's estate ...

AUTHOR: MACAULAY, Lord (Lady Trevelyan - editor). TITLE: The Works of Lord Macaulay. PUBLISHER: London: Longman, Green, and Co, 1875. 8 vols., 8-11/16" x 6-1/16", frontis portrait...

This is a very rare antique Canton and Hong Kong silver walking stick of 900 silver it is marked  WH and WH90 – for Wang Hing & Company 宏興 – Dating from the late 19th Century. T...

A good antique taxidermy brown trout in original display case, by William Hope, Edinburgh Scotland, circa 1890. A very good antique taxidermy rainbow trout, mounted in it's original ...

Rare hair comb, diadem, turtleshell, surmounted by a gilt silver element decorated with volutes in an entourage of natural Mediterranean coral pearls (Rubrum Corallium) of an orange-...

AUTHOR: LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. PUBLISHER: Cambridge: The Riverside Press, 1886. DESCRIPTION: LARGE PAPER EDITION. 1...

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

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...

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...

G.A. Pfretzschner violin in case, modeled after an Antonius Stradivarius-Cremonae 1716. This violin is lovely. The allover wood graining and quality of this piece is incredible. ...

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...

Antique map titled 'Map showing the Indian Reservations within the Limits of the United States'. Large folding map of the United States showing the Indian Reservations. The present m...

A rare set of Daniel Defoe's works published in 1878 by George Bell & son's in London. George Bell & Sons was a reputable publisher in the 19th century, known for producing ...

A charming walking cane/stick from the late 19th century with a Greyhound head handle. The stick is wooden and with a white metal handle. Wear consistent with age and use.

Rare ship's chronometer by Whyte, Thomson & Co., Makers to the Admiralty, 144 Broomielaw, GLASGOW, number 4492, housed in its beautiful original three-tiered rosewood-veneered case w...

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...

Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron featuring copper boiler The Budenberg Gauge Company was founded in 1918. The original pa...

This striking pair of late 19th-century English black leather riding boots is a handsome relic of the sporting life. Crafted with exceptional care, the boots retain their original fo...

This is a beautiful antique continetal silver handled walking stick, circa 1870 in date The striking stick features a silver Crutch handle which is engraved 'C J Stuilt' on a gentle...

A wonderful antique 24 karat gold Egyptian Revival brooch set with an ancient 1500 B.C.E Egyptian faience pottery scarab, by the famous 19th century Italian jeweler Cesare Tombini, c...

A lovely pair of portrait miniatures of two ladies, by a French skillful artist who painted in fine pointille technique on paper this pair of portraits in the 1870s circa. Set in tw...

An outstanding exhibition quality and very rare full orchestral antique music box made by George Baker & Co in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890. This is a magnificent and very scarce ma...

A characterful late 19th-century Staunton pattern chess set, comprising a complete complement of thirty-two turned boxwood and ebonised wooden pieces. The set features substantial ki...

This is a beautiful antique English silver plated pommel walking stick, circa 1880 in date. The striking stick features an ornate silver plated ornate tree trunk pommel having on a...

19th century French with lovely lacquered finish and original paper numbers in good condition. All hand crafted, with brass spinner and ball slots. In working order though in need of...