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Curiosities

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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  • English Porcelain 2 handled Dish

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    A 19th Century porcelain 2 handled dish, with an orange border and gilt highlights, England circa 1860.

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  • Chinese Cake Box

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    A bamboo and red lacquer round box, possibly for cake, China.

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  • Set of 4 Cauldon Soup Plates, England

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    A set of 4 Cauldon soup plates, retailed by W. H. Plummer, New York

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  • Set of 17 Ironstone Plates, England circa 1880

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    A set of 17 English ironstone plates, marked Indian Ironstone, circa 1880.

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  • Powder Blue Plate, China Circa 1850

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    A Chinese powder blue plate, circa 1850

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  • Majolica Pitcher with Birds, England Circa 19th Century

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    A large 19th Century English Majolica pitcher with birds and fans

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  • 19th Century English Majolica Pitcher with Lotus

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    A 19th Century English Majolica pitcher with a lotus of flowers

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  • Palissy Plate, Portugal Circa 1890

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    Palissy was first made in France for Marie de Medici about 1620 by Bernard Palissy. An interest in Renaissance decoration caused these pieces to be...

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  • Portuguese Palissy Plate Circa 19th Century

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    Palissy was first made in France for Marie de Medici about 1620 by Bernard Palissy. An interest in Renaissance decoration caused these pieces to be...

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  • Chinese Export Canton Platter, Circa 1860

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    19th Chinese export porcelain platter. This type of porcelain was initially exported in the 17th century, this plate was made circa 1860 for sale t...

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