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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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  • "Magic Mirror XIII" from Day and Dream by Max Beckmann

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    "Magic Mirror XIII", from "Day and Dream", by Max Beckmann, in MoMA collection. Marked 67/90.

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  • Circa 1920s Southwestern Watercolor by Gene Frances McComas, probably Santa Fe

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    A Southwestern watercolor by Gene Frances McComas, probably Santa Fe, 1920s. Gene Frances McComas married Francis McComas and was successful as a 2...

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  • Circa 18th Century Vernis Martin Ink Stand, France

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    A vernis Martin ink stand in ochre lacquer with pink flowers in lacquer and porcelain. Ormolu mounts. France, 18th century.

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  • Circa 1870 Rectangular Porcelain Tray, Germany

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    A curious rectangular porcelain tray, Germany circa 1870.

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  • Circa 1881 Bailey-Walker & Company Well and Tree Platter, England

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    A late 19th Century English Bailey-Walker blue and white well and tree platter in the oriental taste, circa 1881.

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  • Circa 1870 Rare Paris Porcelain Child's Dish, France

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    A rare Paris Porcelain child's dish with enameled animals and rubbed gilt alphabet, France circa 1870. 0.75" Height 7" Diameter

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  • Circa 1985 Pop Art Weather Vane by Steve Armstrong, Kentucky

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    Circa 1985 A Pop Art Weather Vane by Steve Armstrong, Kentucky

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  • Rockingham Treacle Brown Glazed Lion Portraits, A Pair

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    A Rockingham pair of treacle brown glazed lion portraits, originally for piano legs.

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  • Circa 1880 Similar Brass Match Strikes, A Pair

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    Two similar brass match strikes, circa 1880

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  • Royal Copenhagen Dessert or Salad Plates, Denmark, circa 1900, Set of 8

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    Eight Royal Copenhagen dessert or salad plates, Denmark, circa 1900.

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  • Original Engraving by Jan Saenredam, Allegory of the Triumph of the Netherlands over Spain, Printed 1600

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    An original engraving by Jan Saenredam, "Allegory of the Triumph of the Netherlands over Spain", printed 1600.

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  • Circa 18th Century Bisque Noblewomen on Later Gilt Stands

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    A pair of 18th-century bisque figures of noblewomen on later gilt stands.

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  • Heintz Sterling and Copper Vase

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    A Heintz sterling and copper vase. Engrave stamp on bottom

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  • Circa 1920s Sterling Child's Cup

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    A wonderful sterling child's cup, circa 1920s. Monogrammed J.D.

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  • Circa 19th Century HBCM Montereau Plates, A Pair

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    A pair of 19th Centuy French HBCM Montereau plates with Military scenes.

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  • Circa 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph of Yale College

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    A hand-colored lithograph of Yale College, 19th century.

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  • Circa 1930s Original Watercolor by Gene Frances McComas

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    An original watercolor by Gene Frances McComas, a Southwest painting of a native, circa 1930s. Gene Frances McComas married Francis McComas and was...

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  • Circa 1700 Engraving of Minister, England

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    An 18th Century English large unfinished engraving of a minister, circa 1700

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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 19th Century Small Painted Four Bottle Cellarette, England

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    A whimsical well-proportioned four bottle cellarette made in England during the 19th century. We are uncertain when the paint was put on this piece...

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  • Circa 1790 Chinese Export Bowl

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    A late 18th Century Export porcelain bowl, China circa 1790. The bowl is decorated in pink and purple flowers on the inside and outside and a peach...

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  • Circa 1870 Meiji Cloisonne Tumbler, Japan

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    A Meiji cloisonne tumbler, Japan circa 1870.

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