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Antique 19th century dog collar
This antique leather collar was made in Victorian France in the late 1800’s.
It features a tag that is signed “Ali – Ã Melle Aubry – St Mansuy Toul”.
It would be the perfect piece to display in collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the collar still remains in good condition but shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina that only adds charm to it!
Measurements:
Diameter: 12 cm
Antique 19th century eastern European dog collar
This unpleasant looking collar was worn by hunting and shepherd dogs to prevent them from being bitten by wolves. The spikes protect their necks in case they’re attacked.
It would be the perfect addition to add to your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After almost a century the collar remains in worn condition. It acquired a oxidized patina that only adds charm to it! It is treated with antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Diameter: 16 cm
Width: 5 cm
Antique early 1900’s French butcher’s cleavers
These cleavers were hand forged in France and date back to the late 1800’s to early 1900’s.
They have been used for butchering and cutting meat.
These cleavers would be the perfect decor pieces to display on the wall of your kitchen or cabin!
After more than a century the cleavers remain in used condition and show a lovely patina they acquired due to time and use. Their blades still remains sharp and useable!
They are all treated with antique wax to give their surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
There are 3 knives available! Price is per piece!
Measurements:
Knife 1 (photo 2-4) early 1900’s marked ‘Patry Freres’
Length: 30 cm
Knife 2 (photo 5-7) early 1900’s marked Peugeot Freres’
Length: 32 cm
Knife 3 (photo 8-9) late 1800’s
Length: 26.5 cm
Antique 19th century mahogany pipe dish
This turned wood dish was made of mahogany and was used to hold a tobacco pipe.
The pipe in the photo’s is included.
It would make the perfect decor piece to display on your desk or table!
After more than a century the dish acquired a beautiful patina that only adds charm to it!
It is treated with antique wax to give its surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Diameter: 11.5 cm
Height: 8 cm
Antique 1882′ self portait of a bearded gentleman
This unique portrait shows a graphite and watercolor drawing of a bearded man wearing a classic style suit. I was told it’s a self portrait of the artist named G. Smith and that he was a tile artist from Amsterdam. It was painted on a thick paper sheet.
The man’s stately appearance and stern look combined with the dark and earthy tones give this portrait its characteristic charm.
It would fit perfectly decorating your gentlemans room or barber shop!
After more than a century the portrait remains in good condition but shows signs of wear. Sadly the paper shows some tears.
The surface of the portrait has been treated with clear varnish to add a protective layer over the graphite and watercolor drawing.
Measurements;
Portrait: 40.5 x 30.5 cm
Frame: 46.5 x 36.5 cm
Antique 19th century entomology display case
This unique case was once part of a swiss museum collection in the 1800’s!
It shows hundreds of specimens of exotic & native beetle species
It still shows all the handwritten labels with the names of the species.
It would be the perfect addition to any taxidermy collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the display case remains in worn condition.
Measurements:
Width: 30.5 cm
Length: 40 cm
Height: 7 cm
Antique 19th century British silver rimmed horn drinking cub
The unique beaker was made in the late 1800’s. The cub is made out of cow horn and equipped with a silver rim and plaque in front. The plaque is engraved with the initials G.W. of the original owner.
The cub comes with a leather case.
It would make the perfect addition to any classic style interior or collection!
After more than a century the cub still remains in good condition but shows minor signs of use.
Sadly the small strap in front of the leather case is torn.
Measurements:
Height: 11.5 cm
Diameter: 7.5 cm
Height case: 13 cm
Antique 19th century Dutch oil painting
This tavern scene was painted on a wooden panel and shows two men smoking their pipes.
This antique paiting would be the perfect decor piece to any classic style kitchen, lodge or cottage!
After more than a century the painting remains good condition but shows sigs of wear.
Two of the corners of the frame got damaged over the years.
Measurements:
Heigth: 29 / 26.5 cm
Width: 22.5 / 19.5 cm
Antique 1880′ copy of Moeurs Pittoresques des Insectes
This entomoly book was written by Victor Rendu and was originally published ten years earlier in 1870.
This very copy was published in Paris for the ‘Lycee de Lyon’.
The book shows 49 engravings of insects.
It would be the perfect addition to any antique library or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century the book still remains in good condition and only shows minor signs of use.
Measurements:
Length: 18.5 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Antique 19th century copy of The Works of Aristotle
This masterpiece was composed with the works of the famous philosopher Aristotle.
It contains of directions for midwives with useful medical remedies and shows various engravings.
This very copy was published somewhere in the mid 1800’s.
The book would be the perfect addition to any antique library of Cabinet of Curiosities!
Considering its age the book still remains in good condition but shows signs of wear. After almost two centuries it acquired a subtle patina.
Measurements:
Length: 12.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 2.3 cm
1814 Dutch Caricature of Napoleon
At first glance – or rather, at first face – this might appear to be a simple portrait, but a closer look reveals a wealth of peculiar and symbolic details.
This satirical cartoon depicts Napoleon Bonaparte and criticizes his violent dictatorship. The original image was created by the German artist Johann Michael Voltz to commemorate Napoleon’s crushing defeat at the Battle of Leipzig. It was based on a portrait sketch by Heinrich Anton Dähling. Hidden within the portrait are numerous allegorical messages: his black hat, for example, is actually a German eagle gripping Napoleon’s head with its talons. His facial features are made up of corpses—victims of his brutal ambition—and the medal of the Legion of Honor is replaced by a spider and its web.
As the image spread across Europe, it was translated into many languages, including English, French, Spanish, Swedish, and Dutch. While the interpretation of the symbolism varied by country, the overall message remained consistent.
This particular example is a Dutch version, accompanied by a poem explaining the symbolism. It was published in Amsterdam in 1814 by Evert Maaskamp, under the title “Zeldzaam Beeld van den Geweldenaar” (Peculiar Image of the Violent).
The poem reads:
“The Prussian Eagle is the Hat who, clinging to it,
does not release its grasp of the head which it destines to fall.
The Corpses, which are the proof of his ambition,
victimised by the hundreds of thousands, form the features
of the face. The Collar represents the stream of Blood
with which the monster fed itself generously.
The Coat, a map, is marked at each place
with the loss of battles his pride never bargained for.
The dissolved Rhine Confederation threw off the reign of terror.
Even without the name of Erfurt, one can declare the Red Ribbon—
the brilliant badge of the Legion of Honour—nothing more than
a cobweb, the thread of which can easily be broken,
covering in a ridiculous manner the whole Rhenish alliance.
In the Epaulette is discovered the hand of the Almighty,
tearing up the web that enslaved Germany,
where he crushes the spider whose poisonous power,
spread across the world, taunts God no longer.
The Spider occupies the place of the absent heart.”
This rare piece comes in its original antique mahogany frame, which also displays the poem behind glass on the reverse.
It would make a striking and meaningful addition to any historical or Napoleonic-era collection.
Despite being over 200 years old, the caricature remains in good condition, though it does show some signs of age. The paper has developed a discolored patina, which adds historical charm rather than detracting from it. The glass cover on the back has some rough edges, consistent with its age.
Measurements:
Caricature: 14 x 9.5 cm
Height frame: 25.5 cm
Width frame: 18.5 cm
Antique late 19th century Black Forest nutcracker
This beautiful piece of folk art was traditionally hand carved out of hard wood in the Black Forest area of Germany or Switserland.
It’s a real piece of local craftsmanship and was shaped like a bear that can break open walnuts by closing its mouth.
This unique piece would be the perfect addition to any collection or cabinet of curiosities!
After more than a century this piece acquired a nice patina that only adds to it’s rough charm!
Measurements:
Length: 17.5 cm
Width: 9 cm
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