Rare Antique Ceremonial Collar Necklace Early Silver Guizhou Bat Necklace
Posted by admin On March 1, 2026
Rare Antique Ceremonial Collar Silver Necklace. Bouyer Tribe, Guizhou “Bat Necklace”. Excellent condition, Unpolished, Unsigned.
Antique Rare c1850s Reynolds Early Playing Cards Game Set Scoreboards & Pegs Box
Posted by admin On March 1, 2026
Antique Rare c1850 Reynolds Transitional Piquet Playing Cards Set with Scoreboards & Pegs. A rare and finely preserved early Victorian card game set produced by Reynolds & Sons around 1850, designed for a specific game variant, most likely Double Piquet-a highly strategic game that remained popular among the upper classes throughout the Regency and early Victorian periods. Housed in its original fitted box, this set includes 64 printed playing cards and two finely made wooden scoreboards with bone pegs and rotating brass lids. The cards are an excellent example of a. Transitional period in British card design. Early double-ended court figures. A style first introduced in the 1830s but not widely adopted until the 1850s. The pip cards remain. And printed in a. These transitional characteristics – early double-ended courts paired with traditional pip formatting – are consistent with card manufacture from the late 1840s. Absence of both Ace of Spades cards. Irregular distribution of court cards. Strongly supports the conclusion that this was not a taxed, standard commercial deck, but a. Designed for a specific game. Between 1711 and 1862, British playing cards were subject to duty laws, and taxed decks were required to include a stamped Ace of Spades. The omission here reflects the creation of a game-specific pack not intended for general sale. The box is covered in grey canvas and bears the word. In large Gothic script on the lid, along with the handwritten inscription of. Inside, the box is divided into two fitted compartments – one for the cards, the other for the pair of compact wooden scoreboards. Each scoreboard features a rotating copper lid that conceals wells for pegs, and both include their full sets of original. White and Red bone scoring pegs. The set is remarkably well preserved, with crisp card surfaces and clean interiors, reflecting careful storage over nearly two centuries. This is an excellent and highly collectable example of early Victorian gaming culture, notable not only for its rarity and completeness but for its clear reflection of a key transition point in British card design. Suitable for collectors of early playing cards, gaming history, or institutional study, this set offers strong visual appeal and significant historical interest. Box size: 16cm x 8cm x 4cm.
Rare Antique Button Hook Hammer Shaped Unusual
Posted by admin On February 28, 2026
Feel free to message us with the items you are interested in, and we’ll get back to you with the details! Thank you for shopping with us! Rare Antique Button Hook Hammer Shaped Unusual. The button hook is perfect for collectors of sewing items and button hooks and is a great addition to any collection. It is a beautiful piece that tells a story of the past and will intrigue any antiques enthusiast. It measures about 3.2cm x 8.5cm long. It is in good condition for its age, with visible signs of age and usage. It will need a good cleaning. Please take a look at all the photos to see the condition. All my Goods are described as accurately and honestly as possible. But it is virtually impossible to 100% portray the item’s colours in a picture on the web. Colours can vary, and your monitor’s screen resolution can affect shading.
Top Rare Antique Guns That Left Antiques Roadshow Experts Speechless
Posted by admin On February 28, 2026
Antique Early Pennsylvania German Fraktur Rare 1802
Posted by admin On February 27, 2026
This framed German birth and baptism certificate, called a Fraktur, is from Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It’s an early 1802 woodblock that is hand colored. It has a central heart shape, with flowers, tulips and birds around it. These frakturs came to be recognized as an early folk-art form and were often used to embellish certificates, bookplates and official documents. This certificate commemorates the birth of a son named Christian Fisher, born July 6, 1794, to John Fischer and his wife Hanna. The son received holy baptism on July 17, 1794. The frame measures approximately 14″ x 17″. Overall, this fraktur is in very good condition, and the colors are still vibrant and beautiful. It has only some light staining around the edges. This rare piece of history would appeal to historians and art collectors alike.
Antique primitives 18th early rare wood pewter 24 hole candle mold with scraper
Posted by admin On February 27, 2026
This antique primitives 18th early rare wood pewter 24 hole candle mold with scraper is a unique and rare collectible item for enthusiasts of antiques and primitives. The wooden mold features 24 holes for molding candles, with a scrapers for easy removal of excess wax. The combination of wood and pewter materials adds a touch of history and charm to any display or collection. Perfect for crafters or collectors looking to add a piece of authentic 18th-century craftsmanship to their repertoire. Finding a complete mold with original iron rods and scrapers is very rare measures 6 3/4 by 21 inches 16 inches tall came from Goodwin Farm estate Wolfeboro New Hampshire.
Early 1800S Handmade Grape Vine Harvesting Knife With Horn Handle RARE antique
Posted by admin On February 26, 2026
I believe this to be early Italian handmade from the research I’ve done. This is a grapevine harvesting knife. It is extremely primitive and early looks very new but yet it’s still very functional and feels as though it’s made to open and close properly and it’s own unique handmade design. This is a rare rare artifact and I’ve done very little research and this is everything.
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Posted by admin On February 26, 2026
Antique porcelain early cow figurine. Rare and colectors item
Posted by admin On February 25, 2026
Antique porcelain early cow figurine. Rare and colectors item. This product data sheet is originally written in English. From ancient Times is a small Dutch Company We offer Antique European Porcelain. Chamber of Commerce no : KvK 58713255 VAT number : NL 113743828B01. Visit my store to. EARLY BLACK & WHITE COW FIGURINE. Excellent condition for the age. H 11 cm W 12,5 cm. Rare and collectors Item. View also or other items. It is important for us to receive your 5 star feedback. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. Chamber of Commerce no : KvK 58713255 VAT number : NL 113743828B01 Visit my store to. Antique Porcelain EARLY BLACK & WHITE COW FIGURINE Excellent condition for the age. Little chip base H 11 cm W 12,5 cm D 5 cm Rare and collectors Item View also or other items. All antique Porcelain _ It is important for us to receive your 5 star feedback. Track Page Views With Auctiva’s FREE Counter.
Antique 1884 Early Royal Doulton Slaters Stoneware Vase Rare Signed
Posted by admin On February 25, 2026
Mostly excellent condition, however some of the cream glaze has worn away in a couple of patches. Please inspect the photos to check the quality/condition for yourself. PLEASE READ THE BELOW CAREFULLY IN REGARDS TO ALL USED ITEMS IN OUR STORE. Most of our items are in used condition with some wear from general use and as such, they may show some marks. Please ensure you examine the pictures as we aim to capture any considerable marks/damage in images and we will only sell items we consider to be usable. The pictures allow you to inspect the finer detail and quality of the product before purchasing, zoom in for further inspection. Please ensure you’re happy with measurements shown in photos as some items may appear bigger than real life due to close-up shots. Some electronics may have security stickers placed over access screws to prevent tampering. From a smoke and pet free home. Some items may require cleaning before use, we clean what we reasonably can but recommend inspection upon receipt and clean if necessary. Items do not come boxed or with certificates unless stated otherwise in our descriptions. Where possible we try to use recyclable materials for packaging. We may also choose a different service or courier depending on your location, item value, and package size. We have many more items in our store, from pottery, glassware, cameras, vintage, antiques, clothing, trainers and much more. Feel free to check it out. Thank you from the Basement Hoarders team.