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An antique 19th century bronze relief sculpture by Claude Bouvet (1755 - 1813) depicts Napoleon Bonaparte, in a standing pose presenting the Cross of the Legion of Honor at the Camp de Boulogne.

Napoleon is depicted in his favorite uniform as Colonel of Chasseurs Cheval de la Garde Imperial, complete with epaulets, the Cross of the Legion of Honour on his chest, and a sword at his side.

In his right hand, he holds a scroll of the document that awards the Order of the Legion of Honor, a...

This ancient Scythian bronze horse bit dates back to the 6th-4th century B.C. It was found in the Northern Black Sea Region and is a remarkable relic of history. The bit is made up of two-curved shanks that are designed to fit comfortably in a horse's mouth. It also features three rein rings that are integral to the bit's function, allowing the rider to control the horse's movements with ease. The craftsmanship of this bit is truly impressive and serves as a testament to the skill and artistry o...

Antique, 19th century, Islamic, Central Asian horsemen, Turkmen Nomads, Yomud, horse blanket - horse saddle cover (tainaksha). Hand woven wool (flat weave) in traditional Yomut pattern, heavy dark brown felt is lined to the underside. Such covers were woven to adorn, but especially to protect, their steeds from the freezing winds and the severe temperature of the steppe; they are warm, wrapping-round covers, executed in warp faced technique to make them thick and closely worked. In addition, th...

"Europe from the Best Authorities" published as the Act directs by C. Brightly & E. Kinnersley Bungay Suffolk August 24th, 1815. Copper engraved map with original
MEASUREMENTS: 10 ½ x 8 ¼ inches

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Authentic Ancient Luristan bronze Sword circa 1200 -1000 BC. A flanged hilt and blade finely cast in one piece. A very fine example of an authentic Ancient Luristan bronze dagger, of elegant form, from the Bronze Age circa 1200 -1000 BC. A tapering double-edged blade, a shaped hilt with an elliptical pommel, hollowed on each face for a pair of grip-scales. In the period when the sword was used, the handle would have had a bone or wooden insert, but these never survive three thousand years of t...

An antique 17th-century Islamic, Tatar sword-saber Ordynka, mounted with a 16th-century European Italian blade.

The sword's hilt has a finely hand-carved hardwood grip, with beautiful natural grains, and a small pistol-shaped pommel. The brass crossguard has short, slightly downturned quillons, bud-shaped terminals, and a pair of langets. It is made of two halves riveted by iron pins at the terminals. Three iron rivets secure the wooden grip and the crossguard to the tang of the blade. Addi...

Antique Late 19th-century beautiful pair of silver plated, Polish Jewish Sabbath candlesticks made by famous maker "FRAGET in WARSAW." The candlesticks are made in the classic Polish "petticoat" style set above and below with skirted foliate knops. Each has a bulbous stem chased at intervals with foliate clusters and bands set on a square base. Each candlestick is fully marked and signed with the inscription "FRAGET N PLAQUE" (meaning "FRAGET SILVER PLATE ON ALPACCA"), placed in an oval.

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A Fine antique African Diviner Janus Slit Gong Drum (Mukoku- Ngoombu), Yaka, D.R. Congo/Angola late 19th or first half of the 20th century. Finely carved drum forming a hollowed cylindrical body with a slit at the front side, surmounted by a Janus head on a short neck with large, pointed nose, protruding oval eye. Two brass bels attached to the neck on the twisted fibre cord.

The wood with fine old natural glossy patina. Mounted on the custom-made square iron base.

High including base...

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. Used also by...

This is an authentic antique Islamic Indian Mughal fine bidri hookah base from the 18th century. It was made in India (Deccan, Bidar).

The hookah is made of a zinc alloy and consists of two parts - a bell-shaped body and a short neck with a flanged collar and a trumpet mouth. The body is decorated with silver inlaid, three-lobed floral medallions amongst a continuous scrolling band of leaves and flowers of variegated shapes and sizes, compactly filling the black ground. This pattern is mi...

Antique early 20th century authentic Native American Plains Indian handmade, male doll. Constructed of buckskin, beads, and natural human hair. This doll is wearing a hand sewn traditional period men’s costume and moccasins.

He is elaborately dressed in the hand sewn traditional beaded and fringed hide garment and beaded moccasins. His head with beaded facial features, and coiffures of braided natural human hair.

HEIGHT: 28 cm (11.02 inches).

CONDITION: In original condition, sh...

An antique 19th-century Scottish oil painting on canvas, circa 1880 AD, attributed to the prominent, well-known Scottish artist Robert McGregor, R.S.A. (1848-1922).

This painting is a prime example of Robert McGregor's signature style and color scheme. His exceptional skills are displayed here, as he has captured the proportions of the children's bodies in various poses with remarkable accuracy. The children's faces are beautifully painted, with intricate details that bring out the express...

A rare, antique, 18th-century, Armenian, gold gilt silver, filigree jeweled reliquary cross pendant in the distinctive form of an Armenian Khachkar cross.

The cross pendant has a box-like structure designed to hold a relic. It comprises several separate elements of elaborate silver-gilt delicate filigree work, created with excellent precision by twisting and soldering wires with a scrolling pattern. The pendant has pearl-shaped knobs set with various colored faceted paste jewels.

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A splendid bronze sculpture of Diana, Roman - Greek goddess of the hunt, along with her faithful hunting dog, created in the 20th century after Antoine Coysevox sculpture of Diana the Huntress. The sculpture is superbly executed with stunning hand finished details. The Diana, dog, leash and base were casted separately and then affixed together; spear is removable.

This beautiful sculpture depicting Diana standing on rectangular plinth, she is wearing a flowing detailed dress that hangs from...

A superb quality antique Chinese large headdress ornament of elaborate lobed shape, 18th -19th century (Qing Dynasty), China.

Composed of several separate elements made of filigree silver and adorned with a small embossed rosette.

The ornament has a large convex form with a gilded flower-head rosette placed in the center with a central round, beveled black stone (probably Onyx), flanked by two crescent-shaped ornaments.

The reverse affixes with attachment mount on which small recta...

An antique 17th-Century European halberd head entirely made of hand-forged steel with a sturdy double-edged central spike and a medial ridge.

A robust crescentic, engraved axe blade is shaped like a bird, while the rear blade is shaped like a perching bird with an engraved body and tail formed into a downturned rear fluke.

An integral tapered octagonal socket is notched with two rings at the top.

CONDITION: Shows age and heavy use, the base of the socket smashed.

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Antique, late 18th century, Polish cavalry sword with steel hilt, of typical form for the swords of the KaWaleria Narodowa, comprising a large, plain steel guard, a back-strap, and a wooden grip covered in leather with ribbed pattern, and a long slightly curved sturdy and solid steel blade cut with full-length fuller.

The swords with this type of a large plain steel guard appeared in Poland in the last quarter of the 18th century. A light National cavalry (Polish: Kawaleria Narodowa) was fo...

Antique late Qing Dynasty Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain tea caddy and cover of hexagonal form and a cylindrical neck, with six feet at the corners. The front is painted with two ladies in a garden landscape, the back inscribed with a poem. The bottom is stamped with a red seal mark.
CONDITION: Slightly worn out showing the age and usage, small chips on the rim of the neck and the edges of the body, which can be expected from an over 100 year old household porcelain. There are no...