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This curated selection of curiosities covers the material culture not covered by other collections. These pieces are interesting because they are rare and have been treasured for a long time and speak to our place in history. You will find a broad assortment of functional and decorative objects from antiquity to early 20th century. Hopeful you will be surprised and amused. 

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  • Presentation Box, France circa 1865

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    A presentation box, France circa 1865. The box is lined with embroidered silk.

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  • Silver Baby Cup, France circa 1930

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    A silver baby cup, France circa 1930. Inside with gilt lining. Stamped "Boulanger".

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  • Limoges Porcelain Box, circa 1950

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    A Limoges porcelain box, circa 1950.

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  • Faux Book Box, "History of Art", 19th Century or Later

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    A faux book box, "History of Art", 19th century or later.

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  • Late 19th Century French Faïence Jardinière

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    A late 19th-century French faïence jardinière.

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  • Paris Porcelain Napoleon III Inkwell, France, 19th century

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    A Paris Porcelain Napoleon III inkwell, France, 19th century.

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  • Marble Torso, Italy 18th Century or Earlier

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    An Italian Grand Tour 18th Century or earlier marble part torso of a man, Rome on a custom stand. Collected in Florence around 2000 from the noted ...

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  • Small 19th-Century Model of Columns at Roman Forum

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    A small 19th-century model of columns at the Roman Forum.

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  • Pair of Pewter Pitchers, France circa 1800

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    A pair of pewter pitchers, France circa 1800.

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  • Pair of Meiji Bronze Candlesticks, Japan circa 1880

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    A pair of Meiji bronze candlesticks, Japan circa 1880.

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  • Large Bone and 9K Gold Magnifying Glass, England circa 1920

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    A large bone and 9K gold magnifying glass, England circa 1920.

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  • Japanese Snuff Box, circa 1870

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    A Japanese snuff box, circa 1870. Small chip to back.

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  • Pair of Giltwood Architectural Fragments, France circa 1830

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    A pair of giltwood architectural fragments, France circa 1830.

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  • Early Georgian Clock by Richard Marshall Wolsingham, 1734

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    A charming early Georgian brass-faced clock with moving eyes, made by Richard Marshall Wolsingham and dated 1734.

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  • Small Brass Box, France circa 1880

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    A small brass box in the shape of a basket with straw, France, 19th century.

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  • Pair of Giltwood Brackets, Italy circa 1920

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    A pair of giltwood brackets, Italy circa 1920.

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  • Vintage Pitcher with Diamond Pattern, U.S.A. circa 1970

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    A vintage pitcher with diamond pattern, U.S.A. circa 1970.

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  • Pair of 19th Century Jeweled French Gothic Revival Candlesticks. Three pairs available, priced by the pair

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    A pair of 19th-century jeweled French Gothic Revival candlesticks. Three pairs available.

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  • French Renaissance-Style Shield, Probably Vintage

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    A French Renaissance-style shield, probably vintage.

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  • French Brass Frame, circa 1900

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    A French brass frame, circa 1900.

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  • Vintage Deck of Pan Am Playing Cards in 19th-Century French Card Box

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    A vintage deck of Pan Am playing cards in a 19th-century French maple jet inset domed card box. Box has split to wood on bottom, split to right bot...

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  • Magnifying Glass with Playing-Marble Handle, England circa 1880

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    A magnifying glass with playing-marble handle, England circa 1880.

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  • Large Plaster Casting of Winged Victory, France circa 1890

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    A large 19th-century plaster casting of Winged Victory, with old repairs, France circa 1890. Stand not included.

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  • Treen Carving of a Pear in Pear Wood on Custom Stand

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    A treen carving of a pear in pear wood on a custom stand. The pear measures 20" h x 18" w x 17.25" d, and the stand measures 21.5" h x 12.25" w x 1...

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