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€175.00
Antique 19th century Black Forest photo album
This charming photo album was traditionally handmade in the Black Forest region of Germany. It features a hand carved wooden cover with a leather binding, showcasing the craftsmanship for which this area became renowned. The carved cover depicts a dog with beautifully rendered details and a strong sense of character, typical of Black Forest carving from the late 19th century. The album closes with an original brass clasp.
A piece like this offers a striking way to display photographs and would also make a wonderful addition to any collection or cabinet of curiosities – a true conversation piece with historic appeal.
After more than a century, the album remains in good condition. The gentle patina it has developed over time only enhances its charm and authenticity.
Measurements:
Heigth: 16 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Product code: #01895-26-C
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€95.00
Antique 19th century French vide poche
This authentic brass vide-poche was made in France and dates to the late 19th century. It features a striking Art Nouveau relief depicting a hunter pursuing two deer, rendered with elegant movement and fine period detail.
Originally intended as a small decorative trinket dish, it now works beautifully as a cabinet of curiosities object, an ashtray, or a stylish catchall for small valuables. The sculptural quality and subject matter make it a particularly eye catching display piece.
Despite being over a century old, the dish remains in good condition. Over time, the brass has developed a deep, natural patina that enhances its authenticity and visual appeal without detracting from the crispness of the relief or the overall design.
Measurements:
Width: 19 x 13 x 3 cm
Product code: #01907-26-X
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€95.00
Antique 19th century snuff box
This elegant antique snuff box was made in France in the 19th century from genuine tortoiseshell. It features fine pearl, brass, and silver inlay, forming the initials ‘P.J.’ on the lid.
A refined piece that would make a striking addition to any cabinet of curiosities or antique collection.
After more than a century, the box is in worn condition and shows signs of age and use. Over time it has developed a beautiful patina, which only enhances its character and authenticity.
Measurements:
Length: 7 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Height: 2.5 cm
Product code: #01848-25-C
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€350.00
Product code: #01852-25-C
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€95.00
Antique 19th century hand carved horn lion
This remarkable antique lion carving was skillfully hand carved from horn, features tiny glass eyes, and originally served as the handle of a walking stick.
It would make a wonderful addition to any collection of oddities or a cabinet of curiosities, showcasing both craftsmanship and character.
Even after more than a century, the carving remains in good condition with signs of age and wear. Over the years, it has developed a beautiful natural patina that only enhances its charm.
Measurements:
Length: 13.5 cm
Width: 4 cm
Height: 4.5 cm
Product code: #01805-25-C
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€350.00
Antique 19th century copper weathervane
This charming antique weathervane once crowned the roof of a 19th century farmhouse in the Dutch province of Frisia. Hand wrought from copper in a naive folk art style, it reflects the skill and simplicity of rural craftsmanship from the period.
Beyond its original purpose, the piece now stands as a decorative relic of agricultural life. It would make a striking addition to a rustic interior, a garden display, or even a cabinet of curiosities.
After more than a century, the weathervane remains in worn but stable condition. Over time, it has developed a rich oxidized patina that enhances its authenticity and visual appeal.
Measurements:
Width: 40 cm
Heigth: 40 cm
Product code: #01766-25-C
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€95.00
Antique 19th century French nutcracker
This finely carved wooden nutcracker, crafted in France in the late 1800s, is a charming example of traditional folk art. Hand carved from hardwood, it depicts a grumpy man whose mouth closes to crack open walnuts. The piece is full of character, with carefully detailed facial features and a distinctive hat.
Such objects were once common household tools, yet today they stand as fascinating reminders of local craftsmanship and rural life. This unique nutcracker would make a wonderful addition to any folk art collection, a cabinet of curiosities, or as a decorative conversation piece.
Despite being over a century old, the nutcracker remains in good overall condition. It has developed a warm, aged patina that enhances its rustic charm. There is some old damage visible on both sides of the hat, but this does little to detract from its display value. To preserve the surface, the piece has been treated with antique wax, giving it a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Length: 21 cm
Width: 5 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Product code: #01772-25-C
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€150.00
Antique 19th century silver plated bottle stopper
This rare and unusual bottle stopper is silver plated and beautifully shaped to resemble a red deer head on a base made out of real antler. A fine example of 19th century silversmithing, it combines both functionality and artistry.
It would make a striking addition to any wine or spirits collection, a perfect conversation piece for a bar setting, or a unique highlight in a cabinet of curiosities.
Despite being over a century old, the stopper remains in good condition. Over the years it has developed a warm, natural patina that enhances both its charm and authenticity.
Measurements:
Length: 7.5 cm
Width: 7 cm
Product code: #01749-25-C
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€85.00
Antique 19th century bronze medallion
This finely crafted bronze medallion features a detailed en-profile portrait of Léon Gambetta, one of the key founders of the Third French Republic.
Highly decorative, it would make a striking display piece on a wall, in a collection of political memorabilia, or in a cabinet of curiosities.
Despite being over a century old, the medallion remains in good condition. Over time, it has developed a rich oxidized patina that enhances its historic character and authentic charm.
Measurements:
Width: 7.3 cm
Depth: 1.5 cm
Product code: #01743-25-C
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€165.00
Antique 19th century oil portait of a bearded nobleman
This captivating oil painting dates back to the 1800s and depicts a distinguished bearded gentleman dressed in traditional period attire. His stately presence and stern expression, combined with the rich, earthy color palette, lend the portrait a timeless and dignified charm. The artwork is executed on canvas and is housed in a classic gilded wooden frame featuring ornate floral detailing.
It would make a striking addition to any traditionally styled interior—whether in a gentleman’s study, a vintage-inspired barbershop, or a cabinet of curiosities.
Despite being well over a century old, the painting remains in solid condition, with wear consistent with age. It has developed a beautiful, warm patina that enhances its antique appeal. The frame shows minor damage, including some small losses in the floral gilded ornamentation, which only adds to its authentic vintage character.
Measurements;
Frame: 36.5 x 42.5 cm
Painting: 24 x 30.5 cm
Product code: 01730-25-L
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€50.00
Antique 19th century French snuff box
This unique piece of French folk art was handcrafted from cow horn in the 1800s.
It can still be used to store small trinkets, or would make a charming addition to any folk art collection or cabinet of curiosities.
Despite its age, the snuff box remains in good condition. Over the years, it has developed a beautiful natural patina that enhances its character. The metal fittings and top ring show some light oxidation, which only adds to its antique appeal.
Measurements:
Height: 3 cm
Width: 6.5 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Product code: #01710-25-G
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€150.00
Antique 19th century victorian note book
This beautiful unique piece features a cover made out of horn with bone inlay showing two deer.
Inside it still features blanc paper pages banded with red velvet and a small pencil on top.
It would be the perfect piece to add to your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the book still remains in good condition but shows minor signs of wear.
Measurements:
Heigth: 7.5 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 1.5 cm
