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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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  • Falconry Screen, Japan circa 1840

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    A falconry or hawk 6 panel screen, Japan circa 1840. Falconry has been practiced in Japan since the 4th Century. During the Edo period falconry was...

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  • Granite Stone Large Japanese Water Trough, 18th/19th century

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    A granite stone large Japanese water trough, 18th/19th century.

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  • Painted Library Ladder, France circa 1880

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    A late 19th Century French painted library ladder, circa 1880. A tray with edge to hold books at the top.

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  • French Antique Cast Stone Planter, circa 1880

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    A French antique cast stone planter, circa 1880.

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  • Rustic Stone Water Basin, China or Japan, 19th century

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    A rustic stone water basin, China or Japan, 19th century.

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  • Pair of Empire Style Candelabras, circa 1890

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    A pair of Empire-style candelabras, circa 1890.

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  • Southeast Asian Hardwood Carved Lintel, 19th century or earlier

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    A Southeast Asian hardwood heavily carved lintel, 19th century or earlier.

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  • Very Tall Pair of French Oak Doors, 19th century

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    A very tall pair of French oak doors, 19th century. Total width of the two doors together is 45". Ex Frances Elkins.

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  • Chinese Export Writing Desk, circa 1870

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    A rare Chinese export black lacquer and gilt writing desk, circa 1870. Inside the box, there is a panel that when removed show 3 small hidden drawe...

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  • Goryeo Celadon Incised Bowl, Korea, 14th century

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    A Goryeo celadon incised bowl, Korea, 14th century.

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  • Pair of Walnut Louis XVI Doors, France, 18th century

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    A pair of walnut Louis XVI doors, France, 18th century. Great old hardware. The total width of the two doors together is 57.25".

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  • 19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pony

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    A 19th-century rustic Swedish painted pony with old repairs and paint loss, lacking wheels. Originally made as a pull toy. Charming folk art.

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  • Spanish Carved Baroque Oak Panel, circa 1750

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    A Spanish carved Baroque oak panel, scrolls flanking a stylized tree, circa 1750.

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  • Pair of Directoire Walnut Doors, France circa 1810

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    A pair of Directoire walnut doors, France circa 1810. The left door (as shown in the main photograph) measures 24.75" w, and the right door measure...

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  • Meiji Period Partial Miniature Samurai Armor and Weapons Set, late 19th century

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    A Meiji period late 19th century Japanese Boys Day partial miniature samurai armor with sword, bow, and arrows. Ex collection of David Beck, a note...

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  • Child's Table or Salesman Sample Spanish One-Door Table, 19th century

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    A child's table or possibly a salesman sample of a Spanish one-door table, 19th century.

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  • Regency Period Rosewood Brass Inlaid Workbox, England circa 1820

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    A Regency period rosewood brass-inlaid workbox, England circa 1820.

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  • White Marble Carved Classical Rectangular Basin, 19th Century or Earlier

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    A bright white marble carved classical rectangular basin with substantial hand tooling, 19th century or earlier. Restored. Possibly a decorative wa...

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  • Austrian Neoclassical Planter, 19th century

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    An Austrian planter decorated with Neoclassical themes, 19th century. Chips to rim.

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  • 19th Century Mahogany Tole Lined Planter

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    A 19th-century mahogany tole-lined planter with lion's masks.

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  • Republic Period Chinese Carved and Gilt Wood Drapes, circa 1920

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    Republic Period Chinese carved and gilt wood drapes, to hang in a doorway, circa 1920.

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  • Modern Crystal Decanter, circa 1970

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    A modern crystal decanter, circa 1970.

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  • Chinese 19th Century Jewelry / Dressing Box, circa 1880

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    A Chinese 19th-century jewelry / dressing box, circa 1880. Dark brown lacquer on wood with painted decoration. Applied raised faux ivory colored co...

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  • Pair of Antique English Candlesticks in Carved Wood

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    A pair of antique English candlesticks in carved wood.

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