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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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  • One of Four Covered Armorial Dishes, England circa 1953. Four Available, Priced Separately

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    One of four covered armorial dishes with the seal of the Lord High Admiral of Great Britain. Survivors from the celebration festivities of Elizabet...

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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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  • English Ironstone Plate with Acorns

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    A 19th Century English Ironstone plate with a burgundy border and gilt acorns and oak leaves in the center. We have 3 available, priced separately.

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  • Circa 1880 Staffordshire Church, England

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    An English Staffordshire church with an orange front door and 2 towers flanking the doorway, circa 1880.

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  • Circa 19th Century "Elijah and the Raven" Staffordshire Figure, England

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    An early 19th Century English Staffordshire of Elijah and the Raven, circa 1800. The figure of Elijah is dressed in a classic toga with a green sash.

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  • Circa 19th Century "St. Peter" Staffordshire Figure, England

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    An early 19th Century English Staffordshire figure of St. Peter sitting on a tree with a key at his feet and a rooster on his left side.

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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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  • 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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  • "Shark Attack" Engraving England Circa 1820

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    An early 19th Century English black and white engraving titled "Shark Attack" circa 1820.

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  • Tole Hat Box, England 19th Century

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    A 19th Century English painted tole hat box.

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  • English Regency Mahogany Tavern Clock, Circa Early 19th Century

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    A good looking Regency mahogany tavern clock made in England early in the 19th century. The case features nicely figured veneers with reeding.

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  • Pair of Enormous Armorial Andirons, England Circa 1820

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    Hard to imagine a more ornate pair of andirons. These are brass and made in England, circa 1820. The crowns suggest noble provenance. The andirons...

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  • Set of 6 English Soup Bowls, Circa 19th Century

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    A set of 6 19th Century English soup bowls with a brown transfer ware pattern. The word "Japanese" is on the back

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  • English Stoneware Pitcher, Circa 20th Century

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    An early 20th Century English stoneware pitcher with a bird on a branch

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  • Circa 1875 Staffordshire Figures, Moody and Sankey, England, A Pair

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    A pair of large English Staffordshire figures of Moody and Sankey, circa 1875. Listed measurements are for Moody; Sankey measures 16.75" High  6"...

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  • Majolica Pitcher with Grape Vine, England Circa 19th Century

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    A 19th Century English Majolica pitcher with a border off grape vines

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  • Majolica Lily Pad Plate, Circa 19th Century England

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    19th Century English Majolica multi colored glazed plate with lily pads

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  • Adams Design Tea Set

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    A Classic Adams design hot water urn with a coffee pot and 2 tea pots, England circa 1910. Marked EPNS. A gadrooned with reeded elements in the Geo...

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  • Part Dessert Service, England Circa 1825

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    An early 19th Century English part dessert set, circa 1825, possibly Ridgway. This set is decorated with different country landscapes, with a bei...

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  • Part Spode Dessert Set, England Circa 19th Century

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    A 19th Century English floral pattern Spode part dessert service. This service consists of 12 plates, 2 rectangle dishes, a sauce boat with cover a...

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  • 19th Century Lacquer and Painted Planter, Circa 1890

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    A late 19th Century English black lacquered and painted planter with a removable painted zinc liner, circa 1890.

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  • Embroidered British Framed Nautical / Honor, circa 1880 Was $1500

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    A handsome embroidered picture featuring a British ship under sail with assorted British commonwealth flags. A lion and unicorn frame a cartouche ...

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  • Majolica Oyster Plate with Fish, England circa 1880

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    A late 19th Century Adams & Bromley English oyster plate with fish, circa 1880

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  • Majolica Oyster Plate, England circa 1900

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    A Fielding and Company English Majolica multi colored oyster plate, circa 1900.

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