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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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  • Judaic Silver Fish Spice Container, circa 1900

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    A Judaic silver fish spice container, circa 1900.

    Original price $795.00 - Original price $795.00
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  • Vintage Miniature Japanese Temple Bell

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    A vintage miniature Japanese temple bell.

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  • Pink Opaline Glass Covered Box, France circa 1920

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    A pink opaline glass-covered box, France circa 1920.

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  • Green Opaline Glass Chalice, France circa 1920

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    A green opaline glass chalice, France circa 1920.

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  • Famille Noir Chinese Plate, circa 1900

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    A Famille Noir Chinese plate, circa 1900. Listed measurements are as shown; the plate itself, off the stand, measures 3" h x 14.75" d.

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  • Fine Large Archaic Style Bronze, Japan, 18th/19th century

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    A fine large Archaic-style bronze, 18th or 19th century Japan. Bottom is drilled, going over the seal.

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  • Silver Plate Galley Tray, U.S.A. circa 1930

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    A silver plate galley tray, U.S.A. circa 1930.

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  • Set of Four Vintage Decanters, France circa 1920

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    A set of four vintage decanters with three labels that read "Quetsch", "Myrtilles", "Mirabelle", France circa 1920.

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  • Christofle Art Deco Silver Bowl, France circa 1940

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    A Christofle Art Deco silver bowl, France circa 1940.

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  • Large Pewter Urn, Italy circa 1900

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    A large pewter urn, Italy circa 1900.

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  • Presentation Box, France circa 1865

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    A presentation box, France circa 1865. The box is lined with embroidered silk.

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  • Silver Baby Cup, France circa 1930

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    A silver baby cup, France circa 1930. Inside with gilt lining. Stamped "Boulanger".

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  • Limoges Porcelain Box, circa 1950

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    A Limoges porcelain box, circa 1950.

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  • Faux Book Box, "History of Art", 19th Century or Later

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    A faux book box, "History of Art", 19th century or later.

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  • Late 19th Century French Faïence Jardinière

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    A late 19th-century French faïence jardinière.

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  • Paris Porcelain Napoleon III Inkwell, France, 19th century

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    A Paris Porcelain Napoleon III inkwell, France, 19th century.

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  • Marble Torso, Italy 18th Century or Earlier

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    An Italian Grand Tour 18th Century or earlier marble part torso of a man, Rome on a custom stand. Collected in Florence around 2000 from the noted ...

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  • Small 19th-Century Model of Columns at Roman Forum

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    A small 19th-century model of columns at the Roman Forum.

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  • Pair of Pewter Pitchers, France circa 1800

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    A pair of pewter pitchers, France circa 1800.

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  • Pair of Meiji Bronze Candlesticks, Japan circa 1880

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    A pair of Meiji bronze candlesticks, Japan circa 1880.

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  • Large Bone and 9K Gold Magnifying Glass, England circa 1920

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    A large bone and 9K gold magnifying glass, England circa 1920.

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  • Japanese Snuff Box, circa 1870

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    A Japanese snuff box, circa 1870. Small chip to back.

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  • Early Georgian Clock by Richard Marshall Wolsingham, 1734

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    A charming early Georgian brass-faced clock with moving eyes, made by Richard Marshall Wolsingham and dated 1734.

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  • Small Brass Box, France circa 1880

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    A small brass box in the shape of a basket with straw, France, 19th century.

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