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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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  • Cast Iron Egyptian Revival Door Knocker, England circa 1830

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    A Regency Period cast iron Egyptian Revival door knocker on later custom stand, England circa 1830.

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  • Circa 1830 Ironstone Platter, England

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    Overall good condition with some wear. This is a hairline crack to the underside of the rim

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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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  • Imari Style Porcelain Serving Plates, England, A Pair

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    A pair of 19th Century English Imari Style 2 handled round serving dishes with handles.

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  • Victorian Bamboo Magazine Rack Circa 1890

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    A late 19th Century English painted bamboo magazine rack with a shelf, circa 1890.

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  • Majolica Pitcher with Flowers

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    A 19th Century English Majolica pitcher with a bouquet of flowers.

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  • "The Tiger" Engraving, England Circa 19th Century

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    An early 19th Century English colored engraving of "The Tiger" published June 4, 1806 in London, original condition.

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  • English Regency Painted Sewing Box, Circa 1810

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    An early 19th Century Regency Period painted sewing box, circa 1810.

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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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  • Portrait of an English Nobleman Circa 1750

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    An 18th Century portrait of an English nobleman, circa 1750 in a 19th Century frame. The portrait has been cleaned and restored.

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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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  • Royal Doulton Octagonal Plate

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    A 20th Century English Royal Doulton octagonal plate "Under the Greenwood Tree"

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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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  • George III Mixed Woods Tea Caddy, England circa 1790

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    A late 18th Century English George III Period mixed woods, satinwood, kingwood, ebony and olive wood, tea caddy, circa 1790.

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  • Drawing for a Torchere, England circa 1750

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    A mid 18th Century English drawing for a torchere, candle or plant stand, circa 1750.

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