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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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  • Circa 1950 South East Asian Stone Figural Sculpture

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    An impressive mid Century figural rouge marble carving in collected in South East Asia, Signature inadequate.

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  • Circa 19th Century Noh Mask, Japan

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    A late 19th Century Japanese Noh Theater mask of an old man.

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  • Mid Century Painting of a Woman, H. Krell, American Painter

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    A Mid Century oil on canvas of a seated woman, by Krell

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  • Early 19th Century French Political Engraving

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    An early 19th Century French colored engraving of a political cartoon.

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  • West Point Cadet Photograph

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    An early 20th Century photographs of a West Point Cadet,

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  • Mid Century Abstract Oil on Canvas

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    A Mid Century American abstract oil on canvas by H. Krell. DEPTH: 1 HEIGHT: 24 WIDTH: 18

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  • Clock Bottle, 19th Century

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    A 19th Century bottle with the face of a clock.

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  • Figurative Study, Oil on Canvas

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    A Mid Century Figurative study of 2 people seated next to each other, signed B. Krell.

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  • Gigaku Mask, Japan 19th Century

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    A 19th Century Japanese mask of Gigaku.

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  • Figurative Abstract of a Horse

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    A Mid Century oil on canvas of a fallen horse, by Krell.

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  • Leather Tankard with Silver Mounts, American

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    An early 20th Century leather tankard with a sterling silver rim and presentation plaque on the front. The plaque reads to Fredrick Maudes, Portlan...

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  • Silver on Copper Water Jug, 19th Century

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    A 19th Century Turkish Style silver on copper water jar with a face of a man on one side and a geometric design on the other side, ware to silver.

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  • Staffordshire Blue and White Platter, England Circa 1880

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    A late 19th Century English Staffordshire platter with a blue and white decorated border, circa 1880.

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  • African Ancestry Figure, 20th Century

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    A 20th Century carved wood ancestry figure, Africa on a later custom steel stand.

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  • Painting of a Waterfall, China 1900

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    An early 20th Century Chinese painting of a waterfall, circa 1900, signed on the lower right side.

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  • Antique Photograph of Taj Mahal

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    A 19th Century silver albumen photograph of the Taj Mahal, India.

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  • Imari Charger, Japan Circa 1860

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    A large 19th Century Japanese blue and white Imari charger, Meiji Period circa 1860.

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  • Mappin Brothers Engraved Trophy Goblet, England, Circa 1893

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    A late 19th Century Mappin Brothers trophy in the form of a drinking goblet from the Aldenham Grammar School, England.

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  • Circa 1920 Vintage Maté Cup, South America

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    A Vintage Maté coconut cup made in South America circa 1920 on later custom steel stand.

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  • Silver on Copper Basket, England Circa Late 19th Century

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    A late 19th Century silver on copper basket, England. Overall height with handle up is 11" high.

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  • Gilt Wood Vase, Circa 1870

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    A curious mounted Asian gilt wood vase, possibly Chinese circa 1870, custom steel stand later.

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  • Fang Mask Fragment, Africa

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    An 18th Century or earlier fragment of a Fang Mask. The Fang are people from Gabon, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.

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  • Silver Plate Lemonade Mixer

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    A Vintage silver plate lemonade mixer or muddler, American.

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  • Cigale, France 20th Century

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    An early 20th Century French pottery "Cigale" or cicada wall pocket meant to bring good luck to a home.

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