All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1435258 (stock #E882)
Antique 19th century beautifully executed with superb fine hand-chiseled details, bronze sculpture busts of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, mounted on column base, depicting the Emperor, wearing his favorite uniform of Colonel of Chasseurs Cheval de la Garde Imperial wearing the Order of the Legion of Honour, Iron Crown and the Order of the Legion of Honour Grand Cross Breast Star CONDITION: in very good condition with nice patina, and good signs of age and usage MEASUREMENTS: Height: ...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1441144 (stock #ES993)
Pair of antique 18-19th century Islamic Ottoman North Africa, Arab iron prick spurs, entirely formed of hand forged iron with U-shaped heel bands with slotted rectangular terminals formed with a tall rectangular loop in the center, moulded necks and characteristically long spikes, surface inlaid with silver koftgari interlaced scrolling foliage.

Approximate measurements: Overall length: 29.5 cm (11.61 inches) and the second spur measure 28 cm (11.02 inches).

CONDITION: Showing age an...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : East Indian : Pre 1900 item #1294844
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$3,500.00
Rare black schist Hindu Temple carving of Bhairava riding his dog, I have handled hundreds of these temple statues and this is the only one of these I ever found especially in black stone . Beautifully carved with a wonderful patina , this is from my personal stash and would hate to part with it but I am listing everything. size 18" by 12"weight 25 pounds
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : East Indian : Pre 1900 item #1487273 (stock #AH8)
This is a remarkable antique Indian Hindu silver figure of a horse from the 18th to 19th century. The figure is a true work of art, comprising several soldered-together silver elements, including intricately detailed legs, ears, tail, body, and base. This figure is even more remarkable because it is hollow, indicating the level of craftsmanship that went into its creation...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1470542 (stock #EA284)
Antique 19th century, Civil War period, American N.C.O. or Sergeant's militia infantry officer's sword & scabbard. They were carried by sergeants who led in battle. At the onset of the Civil War, the U.S. standing Army comprised 16,000 men only. A defense force of 75,000 was created by calling up the militias. It was the militias that formed the Northern defense and response to the Southern attack. This sword dates among the earliest of these and surely saw service in the Civil War...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1488829 (stock #ES1231)
Rare antique, 19th-century sword in the form of the Medieval 15th-century Islamic Spanish, Al-Andalus, Nasrid Dynasty, Hispano-Moresque, Emirate of Granada, Jineta swords.

The bronze hilt is characteristic of Moorish Al-Andalus Nasrid, featuring elaborate patterns and downturned quillons shaped like stylized elephant trunks. On the outer side of the pommel, there is a recessed center with a roseate, and the script is stylized in Arabic calligraphy...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Travel : Pre 1900 item #1355899 (stock #02567)
An antique pair of Niagara falls souvenir milk glass spills or mantle vases. These vintage 6" inch tall vases have sprayed-on green colour and hand painted scenes of the falls with thickly dabbed white "foam". The legend SOUVENIR OF NIAGARA FALLS is painted in gold, and these vases show the roughness, straw marks and flaws typical of such souvenir ware. The glass was usually made of stock moulds and was quickly and inexpensively produced...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1467187 (stock #E963)
Antique 18th-century circa 1730 A.D. Polish hunting sword (Cuttoe - Hanger) Blade superbly, engraved with the Crowned Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth coat of arms...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Bottles : Pre 1900 item #976830 (stock #01715)
A McCamus Bobcaygeon Ontario medicine chemical bottle circa 1900. This 2-3/4" high (with lid) medicine or chemical bottle with the original paper label has a turned wooden mushroom cap. Thomas McCamus (b.1860) was the son of Wm. McCamus, a druggist in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada (in the 1881 census, he was listed as a clerk, presumably in his father's druggist and chemist store, which he must have later taken over as indicated by his name on the label). The printed label states: T...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Tobacco : Pre 1900 item #1392018 (stock #BNGcigHold)
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$1,250.00
Very Rare 19th century figural bronze cigar cutter with a woman picking apples carved in high relief on one side and a tree on the opposing side. Measures 7 inches long.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Souvenirs : Pre 1900 item #478140 (stock #11059-hl)
This is a very collectible American coin silver souvenir spoon comprised of a flared handle, the top having a detailed bust of Christopher Columbus, the rim framed by the words 1492 Columbus 1892 and WORLDS FAIR written down the shaft of the handle, circa 1892, maker's mark on the back of the spoon A1 Coin Silver Co.; Measurements- 4 5/8 inches long; Condition-Excellent
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Souvenirs : Pre 1900 item #1164869 (stock #02199)
A vintage 19th century Mauchline ware wooden souvenir string or thread holder depicting a view of Carlingford, Ireland with a photo transfer. This 2-1/2" tall box is 3-1/4" across the base and it has a bone (probably) eye through which the string can be drawn. This souvenir is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Tobacco : Pre 1900 item #1462837 (stock #7095)
Unique Burmese/Lanna Thai excavated gray terra cotta pipe bowl from Chiang Mai, in the shape of an elephant’s head. Clay pipes are fairly ubiquitous archeological artifacts found throughout much of the “Golden Triangle” and have been dated as far back as 12thCE Pagan, Burma...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1469992 (stock #ES1165)
Antique 19th century Turkish Ottoman Kurdish dagger Khanjar – Jambiya.

The Jambiya features a curved, double-edged blade accentuated by a prominent medial ridge that adds to its overall strength and durability. The hilt is crafted from a high-quality horn and boasts a typical design that provides a comfortable grip and excellent control. The blade comes with a scabbard that is made of wood and covered in leather...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Tobacco : Pre 1900 item #1311657 (stock #02527)
A true antique Victorian hand carved waxed meerschaum clay pipe in the form of a cuffed hand holding a bowl. This 4-5/8" smoking accessory features the original pressed amber mouthpiece, the silver plated brass ferrule and the ornately carved cuffed hand and bowl. This example has the warm brown colour found on waxed examples. As an option, quality tobacconists and pipesellers offered a custom waxed finish, a labour intensive preservative and enhancement feature...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1488695 (stock #E1008)
Antique 16th century European large boar spear - pike head, extremely well made of hand forged steel, with a broad leaf-shaped blade with a strongly pronounced medial ridge on each side, extending down a tapered tubular socket and struck with the maker's mark on one side and pierced with two holes for the pins to be fastened to the wooden pole.

The boar spear name referred to a polearm with a broad leaf-shaped blade with a strongly pronounced medial ridge. This type of spear was used from t...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1413461 (stock #E869)
SOLD Antique late 19th century Imperial German - the Kingdom of Württemberg, shoulder epaulet for a lieutenant in the field artillery regiment King Karl (1st Württembergisches) No. 13, location Ulm / Stuttgart. Copper half-moon, with elaborate copper "13" numerals, with woven metallic bullion edge "tape", padded red cloth base, and underside with stitched buttonhole.

CONDITION: Showing age and usage, upper side fabric stained, with wear, metal parts with old patina, underside cloth stain...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : East Indian : Pre 1900 item #1487275 (stock #AH9)
Antique Indian tribal Banjara patchwork textile, composed of multi-colored, intricately hand embroidered elements and small mirrors in typical Banjara motifs, Western India Rajasthan or Gujarat. It is most likely a fragment of a tent covering that was turned into a decorative tapestry in the 20th century.

This is a remarkable piece of antique Indian tribal Banjara patchwork textile crafted with great care and attention. The fabric is composed of various multi-colored, intricately hand-e...