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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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  • Circa 1790 Faience French Sauce Boat

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    A faience French sauce boat, circa 1790.

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  • Rembrandt Etching #8, by Francesco Novelli

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    Rembrandt etching done by Francesco Novelli, Italy circa 1770. We have 31 of these in identical frames. Priced individually. Message us with any qu...

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  • Circa 1890 Imari Charger with 3 Flowers, Japan

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    A late 19th Century Japanese Imari charger with three flowers in the center.

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  • Circa 18th - 19th Century Illuminated Manuscript Page, India

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    An 18th or 19th Century Indian illuminated manuscript page, decorated on both sides, unframed. We currently have a total of these 10 manuscript pag...

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  • Circa 1850 Miniature of Krishna & Lakshmi, India

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    This work was created in Northern India and was part of a manuscript. Often work like this was used to help teach a story to people that could not ...

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  • Circa 1750 Rare Early Armorial Plates, China, A Pair

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    A pair of rare early armorial plates, China, circa 1750. As is.

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  • Circa 1850 "Egyptian N. 5" Engraving, England

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    An English mid 19th Century Victorian engraving from a book on design depicting different style of Egyptian motifs, framed later. We currently have...

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  • Circa 1830 Regency Porcelain Pastry or Fruit Stand on Later Gilt Pedestal

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    A rare Regency porcelain pastry or fruit stand on later gilt pedestal, made by Biro & Sons. Probably Coalport made. Circa 1830.

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  • Circa 1820 Large Blue and White Platter in the Chinese Style, England

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    An early 19th Century English large blue and white platter in the Chinese style, circa 1820.

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  • Bruce of LA Photograph, Standing Male from Back

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    A Vintage black and white photograph of a male nude standing in a forest, Bruce of LA (1909-1974) Bruce Bellas, circa 1940

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  • Circa 19th century Civil War Military Portrait, U.S.

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    A Civil War military portrait, of John Alexander Logan (1826-1886) U.S., 19th century.

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  • Circa 1810 Hand-Colored Engraving of Artifacts from Thebes

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    A hand-colored engraving of artifacts from Thebes, circa 1810. Part of Napoleon's survey of Egypt. Engraved by Le Roy.

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  • Circa 18th or 19th Century Southeast Asian Gilt Lacquer Panel

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    A Southeast Asian lacquer panel with gilding, 18th or 19th century.

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  • Rembrandt Etching #13, by Francesco Novelli

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    Rembrandt etching done by Francesco Novelli, Italy circa 1770. We have 31 of these in identical frames. Priced individually. Message us with any qu...

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  • Circa 1890 A Large Imari Charger, Japan

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    A large late 19th Century Japanese Imari charger with a cherry tree in bloom, circa 1890.

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  • Copeland & Garrett Oval Platters, A Pair

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    A rare pair of Copeland & Garrett oval platters. Decorated with floral lozenges on a peach wide band with a good lion armorial.

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  • Circa 18th Century Engraving of Rafael's Fresco

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    18th Century engraving representing Rafael's Frescos done for the Logia about 1500 AD at the Vatican in Rome. Ex Frances Elkins. The engraving done...

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  • Circa 1830 Painted Indian Palace Doors, A Pair

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    Pair of Indian Painted Palace Doors circa 1830 Decorated on both sides. Purchased from the estate of an Antique Dealer in the 80's. Examples of the...

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  • Circa 1900 Red Leather Dice Cups, England, A Pair

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    Two red leather dice cups, England, circa 1900.

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  • Circa 19th Century Cityscape Print

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    A Continental engraving, 19th century, in custom frame.

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  • Circa 1900 Marble Statue of a Deity Riding a Lion, India

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    A well carved Indian figure of a deity holding various attributes riding a lion. With traces of original painted decoration.

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  • Circa 1880 Japanese Imari Charger

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    A late 19th Century Imari charger, Japan circa 1880

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  • Tang Dynasty Dromidary, China 8th Century

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    A 8th Century Chinese Tang Dynasty pottery dromidary from the old capital of the Tang Dynasty, Luoyang. Great monster mask on the saddle.

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  • Circa 1830 Ironstone Platter, England

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    Overall good condition with some wear. This is a hairline crack to the underside of the rim

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