Andes Ccahua Ponchito, C. 1750-1850

Austrian corner cabinet,silk lined, c1750 to 1850. 113" high. Davids notes: This one is a hard one to date, circa 1800 sounds about right, but its not like we have seen another to compare.From an Esta

"Veduta interna del Campo Santo di Pisal" showing an interior view of Campo Santo in Pisa, Italy, by Ranieri Grassi (c.1750-1850) Minor foxing at margins. Frame, approx. 19" x 15 1/4". Impression, app

Aymara Ccahua Man's Ponchito, Bolivia, 17th-18th C.A true Ccahua ponchito that may be an actual Ccahua tunic that was opened in the late 18th century in accord with official edicts. This is in excelle

Ccahua Ponchito, Aymara Culture, 19th century, Pacajes, Bolivia. Designator cloth of village leader worn during ceremony and ritual. Natural dyed alpaca. Provenance: ex Jean Lions Collection, Geneva,

Ccahua Ponchito Man’s Ceremonial Garment, Southern Altiplano, 18th C. Alpaca warp and weft. Once closed as a tunic and later opened to conform with the laws of 1780. Worn by the shamans and laycas o

ART OF MAGIC AND POWER, 1750-1850: Masterpieces of Northwest Coast Art from the Erika and Alan R. Sawyer Collection. Author: Steven C. Brown. Limited edition of 75. Hand-signed by author Steven C.Brow

2 Tikka Containers, 18th/19th C, including a brass one in simple village style, ca 1750; and another bronze one on ornate base with feet, ca. 1850. Largest size: 3.25" x 4" x 2.5" (8 x 10 x 6 cm). Tot

Saint Francis Musical Automaton Clock, c. 1850 France, depicting a praying figure with carved and painted wood head, glass eyes, articulated jaw, torso with brass bedplate carrying multiple movements

Early Weight-Driven Morse Telegraph by Palmer & Hall, c. 1850 Marked "Palmer & Hall, Boston", polished brass, relief writer, on mahogany base, size 11 2/5 x 6 in., with string, working! - One of the e

Miniature Working Model of a Walking Beam Steam Engine, c. 1850 Marked "W & S Jones, 30 Holborn, London", all-brass machine parts, Watt-type 6-column low-pressure balancing steam engine, vertical cyli

A PAIR OF AMERICAN MARBLE BUSTS C. 1850. Comprising a pair of finely carved life-sized marble busts presumably of a husband and wife by American sculpture Joseph Mozier (American 1812-1870). Both real

This is truly a sale highlight, an exceptional, authentic circa 1850 pre-Indian Wars period American Indian presentation grade dag knife from the DuPont family collection. This is a large, heavy examp

Exquisite gold mandolin watch as pendant c. 1850 Key wind-up, hour, minute White enamel dial, gold Breguet hands Watch case of 18K gold (tested) Enamelled watch case set with pearls Watch case no. 263

GUGIELMO PUGI (Fiesole, Italy, c. 1850 - ¿, 1915). "Seated young woman". Marble. Signed on the base. Exhibitions: "European sculpture of the 20th century", European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM), Bar

Newton, Isaac 'Détail raisonné de la chronologie des premiers ages des Grecs', c.1750? Manuscript in French, [12] 174 pp., 26.5 x 18.5cm, bookplate of the Steuart baronets of Coltness, contempor

American Classical Mahogany Tester Bed C. 1850. This bed was originally in the Tappan-Pillow House (National Historic Register) at 717 Poplar Street, Helena, Arkansas. The mansion was home to James C.

Emerald, red spinel, pearl and diamond necklace suite. Hungarian, circa 1850. Suite including combination necklace and bracelet with pendant, earrings, hair pin, stick pin with chain, another stick pi

A rare and important pair of Cararra marble urns with original removable/ "winter" covers. Pineapple finials atop the gadrooned covers. The body tapering to gadroon skirts over classic bases. Italy (M

UNIDENTIFIED MI'KMAQ ARTIST Quillwork Lidded Box, c. 1850 porcupine quills, organic pre-aniline dyes, softwood, birchbark, spruce root, and cotton thread, 6 x 8.25 x 6.5 in (15.2 x 21 x 16.5 cm) ESTIM

A large French Empire giltwood mirror C 1850. Ht: 57.5" Wd: 44"

1-piece white silk organdy w/ pink ribbon stripes, elongated, fichu draped bodice to V front W point, polonaise over-skirt, lined bodice, B 36", W 26", L 58", (small scattered stains, several hard to

BERNARD VERSCHOOT (1728-1783). "Saint Matthew the Evangelist and his Apostle", c. 1750. Oil on canvas. Re-tinted. It presents restorations. Measurements: 64 x 75 cm. In spite of the devotional theme o

LARGE OVAL BOXPine and maple, original natural finish, five fingers, c. 1850, overall good condition, copper tacks, 6 1/4" h, 14 5/8" l.

Brass Heliostat by R. Fuess, Berlin, c. 1850 Signed in script on the lead filled base, center with bubble level (dry), three levelling screws, vertical semi-circular scale calibrated 0-30 and 0-90, cl