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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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  • Vintage Pitcher with Diamond Pattern, U.S.A. circa 1970

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    A vintage pitcher with diamond pattern, U.S.A. circa 1970.

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  • Pair of 19th Century Jeweled French Gothic Revival Candlesticks. Three pairs available, priced by the pair

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    A pair of 19th-century jeweled French Gothic Revival candlesticks. Three pairs available.

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  • French Renaissance-Style Shield, Probably Vintage

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    A French Renaissance-style shield, probably vintage.

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  • French Brass Frame, circa 1900

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    A French brass frame, circa 1900.

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  • Vintage Deck of Pan Am Playing Cards in 19th-Century French Card Box

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    A vintage deck of Pan Am playing cards in a 19th-century French maple jet inset domed card box. Box has split to wood on bottom, split to right bot...

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  • Magnifying Glass with Playing-Marble Handle, England circa 1880

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    A magnifying glass with playing-marble handle, England circa 1880.

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  • Large Plaster Casting of Winged Victory, France circa 1890

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    A large 19th-century plaster casting of Winged Victory, with old repairs, France circa 1890. Stand not included.

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  • Treen Carving of a Pear in Pear Wood on Custom Stand

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    A treen carving of a pear in pear wood on a custom stand. The pear measures 20" h x 18" w x 17.25" d, and the stand measures 21.5" h x 12.25" w x 1...

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  • Republic Period Gilt and Lacquered Foo Dog, China circa 1900

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    A Republic period gilt and lacquered foo dog, China circa 1900.

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  • Wood and Iron Belle Époque Neoclassical Model of Estate Gate, Italy circa 1900

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    A wood and iron Belle Époque Neoclassical model of an estate gate, Italy circa 1900.

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  • Pair of Romanesque Golden Limestone Columns, Italy, 18th century or earlier

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    A pair of Romanesque golden limestone columns, Italy, 18th century or earlier.

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  • Early 20th Century Chinese Peach Box, circa 1920

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    An early 20th century Chinese peach box, circa 1920.

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  • Chinese Early 20th Century Porcelain Citroen Box

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    A Chinese early 20th century porcelain citroen box.

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  • 18th Century or Earlier Apothecary Jar in Faïence

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    An apothecary jar in faïence, 18th century or earlier.

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  • Two Small Faïence Apothecary Jars, 18th century or earlier

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    Two small faïence apothecary jars, 18th century or earlier. The larger (squatter) jar measures 5" h x 4" d, and the smaller one measures 5.25" h x ...

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  • Southeast Asian Jeweled and Gilt Lacquered Offering Box, 19th century

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    A Southeast Asian jeweled and gilt lacquered offering box, 19th century.

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  • Bronze-Mounted Planter with Liner, France circa 1890

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    An elegant pale green and black bronze-mounted planter with liner, France circa 1890. Holes in liner; one handle missing on inside.

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  • Small Meiji Tansu, circa 1880

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    A nice small Meiji tansu with iron fittings, circa 1880.

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  • Edwardian Mahogany Oval Peat Bucket, England circa 1910

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    An Edwardian mahogany oval brass-strapped tin-lined peat bucket, England circa 1910.

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  • Pottery Painted Statue of Maximilian I of Mexico, 19th Century

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    A fragile pottery painted statue of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico, 19th century. With losses and repairs. 1832–67, born Austrian Archduke Ferdinan...

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  • 19th Century Chinese Bronze Censer, circa 1880

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    A 19th-century Chinese bronze censer, two sections of scrolling paintings supported by foo dogs, circa 1880.

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  • Thomas Sargent Palissy Wall Pocket, France circa 1890

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    A rare 19th-century Palissy wall pocket made by Thomas Sargent, France circa 1890.

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  • Pair of Chinese Export Roosters, circa 1900

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    A pair of Chinese export roosters, circa 1900.

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  • Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Roosters, circa 1900

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    A pair of Chinese export famille rose roosters, circa 1900.

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