Antiques

ANTIQUE 19thC AUSTRIAN SOLID SILVER-GILT & ENAMEL LIDDED TAZZA, VIENNA c.1890

US$8,925.79 ### DESCRIPTIONAntique late-19th Century Austrian exceptional solid silver-gilt, enamel & blood stone set lidded tazza, standing on a triangular base set with three ball feet, the stem formed as a plinth on paw feet topped by fawns holding up the bowl with pricked flowers and enameled strapwork, matching cover with finial of two fauns and grapevine. Hallmarked Austrian-Hungarian silver marks (900+ silver standard), assay city letter A (Vienna), later control marks, made circa 1890, Makers mark JW (Jakob Wasserberger)### CONDITIONIn Excellent Condition - No Damage.### SIZEHeight: 23cm Width: 12cm Weight: 605g

ANTIQUE 19thC AUSTRIAN SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL OSTRICH CUP, RUDOLF LINKE c.1890

US$9,976.66 ### DESCRIPTIONAntique late-19th Century Austrian exceptional solid silver, enamel & gem set two-headed cup, standing on an oval base, shaped bulbous stem and the body hand painted with classical allegorical scenes, the mythical ostrich heads surmounted by jewelled crowns and with a silver chain in mouth. Hallmarked Austrian-Hungarian assay city letter A (Vienna), circa 1880, Makers mark RL (Rudolf...

Ancient Ice Age Mammoth Tusk On Stand 10,000 Bc

US$23,637.90 DESCRIPTION Top quality Siberian woolly mammoth tusk (Mammuthus primigenius) in immaculate condition. This tusk was recovered from the Siberian permafrost in recent years and has been restored only from the outside with a thin layer of transparent wax (a standard procedure to prevent it from cracking). It has not been injected with resin or put into pressure chambers. The...

Antique Cast Iron Fire Back, Coat of Arms, Fireplace Revival Casting, Circa 1900

US$650.22 This is an antique cast iron fire back displaying a coat of arms. A heavy fire plate to back a fireplace and retain heat. A revival casting crafted in the early 20th century. Heavy fire back in cast iron with a graphite finish Featuring a canted top and extruded mount Casting of a coat of arms dated to 1659...

Antique, Seven Draw, Pocket, Telescope, J.B. Dancer, Manchester, Circa 1845

US$1,307.01 This is an antique seven draw pocket telescope by noted Victorian manufacturer, J.B. Dancer Manchester, a refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use dating to the mid 19th century, circa 1845. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife stalking, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Presenting a clear, sharp optical performance Made by noted Victorian manufacturer...

INCREDIBLY RARE 20thC AFRICAN ELEPHANT FOOT DECANTER BOX

US$5,116.40 ### DESCRIPTIONAn exceptional elephant foot decanter box, complete and in wonderful condition with a hallmarked silver rim for G B and Sons, dated London 1912\. Most items of this kind have not stood the test of time, the patina is poor and they show cracks from decades of exposure to heat and cold. This example is in phenomenal condition...

LATE 20THC RARE AFRICAN TAXIDERMY BURCHELL ZEBRA HEAD

US$3,671.46 A lovely African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved, designed to be fixed on to a wall. The plains zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli) is the most common, and has or had about six subspecies distributed across much of southern and eastern Africa. It, or particular subspecies of it, have also been known as...

ANTIQUE 20thC EXTREMELY RARE LOUIS VUITTON "MALE PENDERIE" TRUNK c.1910

US$34,146.60 ### DESCRIPTIONExtremely rare "malle penderie" (gown trunk) by Louis Vuitton, circa 1910\. Of huge proportions, standing at an impressive 140cm, this wardrobe was especially constructed for transporting gowns. Finished in the world famous LV monogram canvas, leather trim and brass hardware, this wardrobe is in sensational condition and complete inside, including its lift-out tray and side compartments. Can be...

BEAUTIFUL 20thC LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM CANVAS CABIN TRUNK c.1940

US$15,756.40 ### DESCRIPTIONBeautiful early 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, with its lozine borders and brass fitting this trunk would have been the top of the line even at the time of purchase some 100 years ago. This particular example showing a very rare retail label of B.Altman & Co., New York. Oozing...

ANTIQUE 19thC LOUIS VUITTON WOVEN STEAMER TRUNK c.1900

US$18,383.60 ### DESCRIPTIONAround the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators and competitors. They decided to come up with a logo, a monogram, which was indeed the famous and very recognisable print we are so familiar...

ANTIQUE 19thC SWISS 18k GOLD & HAND PAINTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX c.1800

US$19,171.70 Antique 19th Century Swiss 18k gold snuff box, the lid depicting a hand painted romantic courting scene, engine-turned decoration on lid, sides and base, applied with dark blue translucent enamel, white enamel Grecian boarders, laurel leaves and urns. Hallmarked with gold guarantee marks (750 standard), Geneva, Maker S&D (Sene & Detailia) CONDITION In Excellent Condition - No Damage, just...

IMPRESSIVE 20thC FULL MOUNT TAXIDERMY BURCHELL ZEBRA

US$8,531.72 ### DESCRIPTIONA lovely African taxidermy Burchell's full mount zebra, particularly large and extremely well preserved. The plains zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli) is the most common, and has or had about six subspecies distributed across much of southern and eastern Africa. It, or particular subspecies of it, have also been known as the common zebra, the dauw, Burchell's...

RARE 20thC HIPPOPOTAMUS SKULL

US$4,590.97 ### DESCRIPTIONA beautiful late 20th Century hippopotamus skull mounted on a wooden shield in exceptionally good order, complete with all tusks/teeth. Great interior design conversation piece. The hippopotamus is considered to be very aggressive and has frequently been reported as charging and attacking boats. Small boats can be capsized by hippos and passengers can be injured or killed by...

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