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Style: American Empire
Antique Fully Restored & Functional Horse-Pull Spring Buggy
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Fully Restored & Functional Horse-Pull Spring Buggy
This horse drawn buggy would would be perfect for themed party decor, for artistic set, or for a specialized collector.
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Geared Pedestal w/ Rope Base 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a central circular brass hub, eight brass spindles with bulbous handles, solid brass geared pedestal, rudder indicat...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Highly Important Theodore Roosevelt Collection of 6 Items
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A HUGELY IMPORTANT, EXCEPTIONALLY RARE and FULLY AUTHENTIC COLLECTION of 6 Items pertaining to President Theodore Roosevelt, that have never been outside family ownership, namely:
(1) Original Theodore Roosevelt Letter 14th August 1918 to Eliza Calvert Hall,
(2) Original Envelope – Aug 1918, with postage stamps, marks, etc.
(3) Original Theodore Roosevelt Letter 8th November 1918 to Mrs Obenchain
(4) Original Envelope – Nov 1918, with postage stamps, marks, etc.
(5) HUGELY IMPORTANT handwritten ‘Poem’ on an Index Card by Eliza Calvert Hall which was sent by her to Theodore, after the death of Quentin in July 1918 and is referenced to by him, in the letter of August 1918, and
(6) Original letter dated 12 September 2018 to Maj LC Obenchain, which completes provenance/background.
(1) & (2) – PRESENTING AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE and FULLY AUTHENTIC Theodore Roosevelt Letter from August 1918 with original envelope.
On ‘Sagamore Hill’ letterhead. Fully handwritten and personally signed by President...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Brass
Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Brass Beacon Marine Lanterns with flanking threaded handle lids, protective exterior cages, and original clear Fresnel lenses. Pair of lanterns have been electrified. Stamped...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Hollywood, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Brass
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wire
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American three masted clipper ship diorama under glass in shadow box gilt frame. Mid-19th century.
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Glass
American Terrestrial Globe on Gilt Tripod Stand, Gilman Joslin, Boston C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Terrestrial Brass Meridian Globe mounted on a turned bulbous gilt ringed and red stenciled tripod stand, Gilman Joslin, Boston. Mid 19th Century
Globe is 39" Tall / 16" Diam...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...
Category
1830s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
Located in Hollywood, SC
American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship mo...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the American Civil War...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper painted banner "The London and New York Trading Company"...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rope, Wood, Paint
American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...
Category
1890s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large University Chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large University Chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon
W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Physical Maps By G W Bacon,
This is colourful Physical map ...
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Early 20th Century American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American bronze figural sea mariner bracing in wind against a rope piling and mounted to an oval molded edge base. Late 19th century.
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
American Nautical Brass Housing & Wood Collar Floating Distress Beacon, C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American nautical brass housing and wood collar floating distress beacon with a glass lens, mid-19th century.
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
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1860s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large University Chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large University chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon
W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Political Maps by G W Bacon,
This is colorful Physical ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
American Needlepoint Gilt Framed Sampler, Tree of Knowledge, Circa 1842
By Ann Lee Burtin
Located in Hollywood, SC
American needlepoint christian themed sampler in the original gold gilt frame under glass. Tree of knowledge good and evil. Adam and Eve with the serpe...
Category
1840s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile, Glass, Giltwood
American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
By Riggs & Brothers
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie of Boston, flanking removable burners with the original fonts and resting on an octa...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
Category
1870s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Cast Iron Copying Press with Circular Three Spoke Wheel. Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron copying press with a circular three spoke cork screw wheel, flanking scrolled support arms, pressure plate, and resting on the original r...
Category
1820s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
American Polished Steel and Brass Single Anchor Lantern, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American painted polished steel and brass single ship anchor lantern with original Fresnel lense, hoisting ring, protective cage, and original oil burner. Late 19th century Signed W...
Category
1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
American Cast Iron Nautical Anchor and Dolphin Motif Umbrella Stand, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron nautical umbrella stand with centered anchor ring attached and intertwined with rope, two smaller tridents with spears, and resting on a...
Category
1850s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany and leather dental arm chair with adjustable back and head support, terminating on turned bulbous legs. Mid 19th Century
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1840s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
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19th Century German Brass “Magic Lantern” Image Projector
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H 7.25 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in
Early 20th c. Wood and Leather Horse Pull Toy c.1930
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Antique Children's Horse Head Rocking Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and unusual form antique American early wooden child’s toy horse rocker with cushioned seat and beautiful patina. Dating to the mid-19th century, the primitive rocker...
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Antique Austrian Vienna Bronze Horse Cigar Cutter, 1890s
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American Rotary Boxed Decorative Painted Nautical Foghorn, New York, Circa 1899
Located in Hollywood, SC
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H 14.75 in W 23.5 in D 8 in
American Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand Word & Works St Louis, MO C 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass telescope on adjustable walnut tripod stand. Telescope retains the original glass lens, traveling dovetailed case, and lens cover. Telescope is all original and in wor...
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H 60 in W 31 in D 3.5 in
Antique Miniature Salesman Sample American Empire Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
American Empire miniature salesman sample tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1850s. Made from quartersawn oak and pine with three drawers, turne...
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H 17.25 in W 8.25 in D 15 in
American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Brass Geared Pedestal, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a centered brass hub connecting seven spindles with bulbous handles, and mounted to a solid brass geared pedestal wi...
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H 53.5 in W 40 in D 14 in
American Empire Carved Oak Lift Top Double Pedestal Piano Bench, 20th Century
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American Decorative Painted Ship Carpenter Trunk with Orig. Rope Beckets, C 1864
Located in Hollywood, SC
American ship's hinged carpenter trunk with exterior decorative painted American Flag and Union Jack, interior till, original flanking rope beckets, ...
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H 20.5 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
American Bronze Signal Cannon with a Steel Barrel on Mahogany Carriage, C. 1875
Located in Hollywood, SC
American bronze signal cannon with a steel barrel and resting on the original mahogany carriage with mounted wheels. Late 19th century. Barrel length is 1...
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H 14 in W 20 in D 9.5 in
American Bronze Folding Reef Anchor with Circular Shank and Ring, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
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American Mahogany and Brass Telescopic Lyre Foliage Music Stand, NY, Circa 1880
By Palmer
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany and brass music stand with a floral lyre rack shelf, decorative telescopic tilting shaft, turned bulbous centered column, and resting on a tripod base with step bac...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
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H 49.75 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century George Washington Portrait Bicentennial Litho
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable piece of America History and American Art.
This is a large colored lithograph of George Washington, made in 1931 for the Bicentennial Commemoration of Washington's Birth in 1732.
The Bicentennial was held in 1932.
After the 'famed' unfinished portrait by Gilbert Charles Stuart.
This framed litho was bought and displayed in a small schoolhouse in Ellis Couty, Texas and when we opened up the back of the frame we discovered the lining was an original newspaper...
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American Walnut Brass Telescope with Level Mounted on Tripod Stand, 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
American walnut brass telescope with attached level, end brass cap, interior supporting chains, and mounted on a adjustable tripod stand. Telescope is in working condition, 20th Century
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H 62 in W 38.5 in L 62 in
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Located in Hollywood, SC
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H 22 in W 14 in L 22 in
American Empire collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique American Empire collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Perko Co., Ann Lee Burtin, Gilman Joslin, and Hands & Sons. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,084 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $6,800.
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