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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 19th Century Majolica Pitcher with Pink Flowers

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    A 19th Century English Majolica pitcher with pink flowers.

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  • Circa 19th century Delft Tulip Vase, Holland

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    A Delft tulip vase, Holland, 19th century. 6" H 2.5" D 6.75" W

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  • Keel St Pottery Sugar Bowl

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    A 20th Century Staffordshire Keel St Potter sugar bowl in the form of a cottage.

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  • Royal Crown Derby Plates, Set of 4

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    A set of 4 Vintage Royal Crown Derby plates with a scalloped border.

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  • Circa 1900 Moon Goddess in Wood and Polychrome

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    A moon goddess in wood and polychrome, circa 1900.

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  • Circa 1820 Edo Period Statue of Bodhidharma, Japan

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    An Edo-period larger carved and painted statue of Bodhidharma. Japan, circa 1820. His name means "great awakening". Historically a 5th or 6th centu...

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  • Silver Plate Serving Tray

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    A silver plate serving tray, with a border of grapes and vines.

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  • Circa 1960 Large Italian Pottery Covered Jars, A Pair

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    A pair of large Italian pottery covered jars, circa 1960.

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  • Circa 1860 Staffordshire Robin Hood, England

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    A large scale English Staffordshire of two gentlemen, with a spaniel titled Robin Hood, circa 1860.

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  • Circa 1900 English Minton Bowls, A Pair

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    A pair of English Minton bowls decorated in the French taste, circa 1900.

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  • Engraving of Fishing Wharf by Armin Hansen

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    An engraving of a fishing wharf by Armin Hansen. An early example from this important and well loved artist.

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  • Circa 1880. Lobed Majolica Oyster Dish, England

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    An unusual lobed majolica oyster dish, England circa 1880.

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  • Circa 1880 "Port of Suez" Photograph of a Boat in Harbour

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    A rare photographic image of a 19th Century boat at the Port of Suez circa 1880.

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  • Circa 1880 Chinese Export Red Leather Trunk

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    A late 19th Century Chinese Export red leather lacquered and gilt trunk, circa 1880

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  • Late 18th Century Rembrandt Etching #1, by Francesco Novelli

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    Rembrandt etching done by Francesco Novelli, Italy circa 1770.

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  • Circa 16th Century Renaissance Majolica, Germany

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    German Renaissance majolica, 16th century.

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  • Circa 1870 Antique Chinese 1000 Butterflies Plate

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    19th Century Chinese Export 1000 Butterfly plates, circa 1870. Butterflies symbolize the warmth of summer and the search for love. We currently hav...

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  • Circa 1960 Trifoil Red Glass Murano Vase

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    Vintage Murano vase, red cased in clear glass, circa 1960

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  • Rare and Large Trompe-l'œil Bronze Monster Blueberries by Popliteo

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    Rare and large trompe-l'œil bronze monster blueberries by Popliteo. One of an edition of six.

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  • Circa 19th Century Paris Porcelain Covered Bowl, France

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    A 19th Century French Paris Porcelain covered bowl, in pink and white with gilt highlights. The is a gilt Gothic "G" monogram on the cover.

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  • Circa 19th Century French Print of a Couple

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    A 19th Century French print of a couple discussing something.

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  • Painting of Old Shoes, United States

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    A painting of old shoes, USA.

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  • Circa 1830 American Chinese Export Porcelain

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    An American Chinese export porcelain with sepia landscape, circa 1830.

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  • Circa 1820 Wedgwood Plates, A Pair

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    A pair of Wedgwood plates, circa 1820. Priced as pair, or also available individually.

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