Collectibles and Curiosities
A well designed home reflects the life of the individual dwelling within its walls, and antique curiosities are the best way to express interest and personality. At Fireside Antiques, our antique curiosities include furniture and accessories that add to your personal collection. This includes unique antique furniture designs, unique vintage furniture designs, antique brass accessories, antique art, antique pottery and ceramic, and much more.
Antique curiosities add to the personal details throughout an interior. We always encourage our clients to grow their personal collections of interesting pieces. Read more about displaying collections and curiousities on our blog, The Sidenote. Fireside Antiques is your top source of antique curiosities.
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French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher
$235.007"H x "W x 6.25"D
Dimensions: 7”H x 6-¼”Diameter
A unique hand-blown glass fly catcher from France! Very few signs of wear are visible. The basin at the bottom of the clear glass dome is meant to be filled with a small amount of sugar water for the flies to trap themselves in. Three small feet elevate the whole for the flies to enter and a cork is included to keep the insects from flying out. Circa 1890. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look!
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French 19th Century Glass Gudgeon Trap
$235.0010.50"H x "W x 5.25"D
Dimensions: 10-½”H x 5-¼”Diameter
A unique hand-blown glass gudgeon trap from France! Very few signs of wear are visible. The trap would be baited and placed on the river floor where the small fish would be trapped within. The cork is meant to be taken off when in use and is included. Circa 1890 Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look!
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French 20th Century Collection of 12 Boules
$975.00"H x "W x 3.75"D
Dimensions: 3-¾”Diameter
A collection of 12 brass & iron boules from France, circa 1880. Boule has been a popular game played in France since the Middle Ages and continues to be a family friendly game all over the world. Some of the spheres have decorative etchings, but all have gained a great patina. Make sure to view all of the photographs to get a better look at the individual boules. Sold as a set only.
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English Oak Seed Merchant Display
$585.007.25"H x 42"W x 11.63"D
Dimensions: 7-¼”H x 42”W x 11-⅝”D
Crafted from solid oak in England, this freestanding divided display box was originally used for merchants to sell seeds or other smaller objects. From organizing utensils to art supplies to spices- it’s wonderfully versatile. Many decades of use have given it a great patina for a touch of provincial charm anywhere you need it. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look.
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English Oak Seed Merchant Display
$495.007.50"H x 29.50"W x 11.63"D
Dimensions: 7-½”H x 29-½”W x 11-⅝”D
Crafted from solid oak in England, this freestanding divided display box was originally used for merchants to sell seeds or other smaller objects. From organizing utensils to art supplies to spices- it’s wonderfully versatile. Many decades of use have given it a great patina for a touch of provincial charm anywhere you need it. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look.
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French Gothic Style Folding Screen
$4,595.0073"H x 90.50"W x 1.25"D
Dimensions: 73”H x 90-½”W x 1-¼”D
This Gothic style mahogany and silk upholstered room divider from 19th century France is an amazing functional decor piece. Each panel measures 22-⅝” wide and is seamlessly fixed with black, white, and gray checkered fabric with a double welt border. Upholstered on both sides; the fabric is in overall great condition, see detailed photos for a close up of some minor staining.
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French 19th Century Faux Marble Pedestal
$2,995.0039.25"H x 21.50"W x 21.50"D
Dimensions: 39-¼”H x 21-½”W x 21-½”D
This colorful yellow, faux marble, paneled pedestal is a delightful size and very sturdy. It’s worn in all the right places and brings age and patina to any interior. Perfect for housing a sculpture or plant and easy to use all over the house. Be sure to scroll through the detailed images to understand its true condition.
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French 19th Century Cast Iron Doorstop
$225.0014.50"H x 10"W x 2.75"D
Dimensions: 14-½”H x 10”W x 2-¾”D
A sturdy 19th century door stop from France made from cast iron in the shape of a seated lion. Perfect for use as a doorstop or simply as a decor item! The iron is in great condition with very few signs of wear. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look.
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French Art Deco Coat Stand
$1,200.0074"H x "W x 21"D
Dimensions: 74”H x 21”D
A unique Art Deco style coat stand from France. The sleek black metal frame is fixed with twelve wooden spheres for hanging hats and coats on. Elevate any space by placing this stand near the entryway. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look.
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Hand Blown Glass Fly Catcher
$225.008"H x "W x 7"D
Dimensions: 8”H x 7”Diameter
A unique hand-blown glass fly catcher from France! Very few signs of wear are visible. The basin at the bottom of the clear glass dome is meant to be filled with a small amount of sugar water for the flies to trap themselves in. Three small feet elevate the whole for the flies to enter, the top could have had a cork. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look!
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Hand Blown Glass Fly Catcher
$225.006.75"H x "W x 6"D
Dimensions: 6-¾”H x 6” Diameter
A unique hand-blown glass fly catcher from France! Very few signs of wear are visible. The basin at the bottom of the clear glass dome is meant to be filled with a small amount of sugar water for the flies to trap themselves in. Three small feet elevate the whole for the flies to enter, the top could have had a cork. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look!
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French 18th Century Wooden Wine Press
$1,800.0045.75"H x 10.75"W x 10.75"D
Dimensions: 45-¾”H x 10-¾”W x 10-¾”D
This wonderfully aged 18th-century grape press screw fragment. The shaft would have driven a large stone wheel downward, crushing and squeezing grapes, forcing out their juice as the stone rotates across them. This antique press could be incorporated into an architectural project or used as a pedestal. Circa 1780.
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Red Painted Wood Column
$1,400.0043"H x "W x 8"D
Dimensions: 43”H 8” Diameter
This is a shaped wood column with a round top that has been painted red. An interesting conversation piece or sculpture that would add whimsy to any interior.
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Collection of European Shoe Molds
$495.003.88"H x 3.88"W x 12.25"D
Dimensions: 3-⅞”H x 3-⅞”W x 12-¼”D (sizes vary)
This is a very unusual collection of European shoe molds. They are made of wood and metal and could be displayed in a bibliotheque or display case to add interest to a room. Sizes vary: 3-⅞”H x 3-7/8W x 12-¼”D to
2-⅞”H x 3-⅜”W x 10-⅛”D
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Vintage Carved Wood Paddle
$235.0062.75"H x 6.13"W x 1.5"D
Dimensions: 62-¾”H x 6-⅛”W x 1-½”D
This is a vintage French carved wood paddle, handsomely made. It is currently polished using a French paste wax which is best for indoor use. If you’d like to use the paddle for its intended use in the water, you’ll need to apply a more durable finish.
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Collection of 14 19th Century Glass Fly Catchers
$2,100.005.75"H x "W x 5"D
Dimensions: 5-¾”H x 5”Diameter
A unique collection of fly catchers, hand-blown into a mold. They have all been cleaned and are in working order. The hanging wires were recently added, making them ready for use. Sizes may vary slightly. These can be purchased individually for $150.00/ea.
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French 19th Century Chestnut Library Steps
$3,850.0077.5"H x 35.25"W x 21"D
Dimensions: 77-½”H x 35-¼”W x 21”D
This simple yet sturdy French chestnut library step would be a fantastic addition to your home. It features a single handrail on the right side of the ladder and a small landing, will allow for safe access of books and other out-of-reach items with style and ease. Each of the five steps are 4”D and the landing is at 52-¼”H.
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Burgundian 19th Century Wooden Wine Press Screw
$1,295.0063"H x 11.38"W x 11.38"D
Dimensions: 63”H x 11-⅜”W x 11-⅜”D
This wonderfully aged 19th century grape press screw – from a winery in Burgundy, France – has been converted into a pedestal with an octagonal top and base added later. The shaft would have driven a large stone wheel downward, crushing and squeezing grapes, forcing out their juice as the stone rotates across them. The production of wine is tantamount to French culture, and these larger-than-life screws make producing it en masse a possibility. This antique press, with a deep, rich staining and patina from the grapes could be incorporated into an architectural project or repurposed as a stunning floor lamp!
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English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn
$1,500.0016.25"H x 22.75"W x 4.88"D
Dimensions: 16-¼”H x 22-¾”W x 4-⅞”D
A large, cast iron unicorn with a custom attached base stand. Great detail can be seen in the creature’s mane, head and musculature
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English Late 19th Century Large Brass Table Scale & Weights
$3,995.0044.75"H x 48"W x 15.75"D
Dimensions: 44 3/4″H x 48″W x 15 3/4″D
A stunning, large brass table scale, made near the turn of the century, England. The scale is no longer operational, but still makes an mighty impact on a space. The scale is made of brass, with two copper weigh pans. The shaped arms support the hanging pans, attached by linked brass strands. As seen in the detailed photos, each copper pan has been stamped numerous times with a seal, bearing a year, surrounded by Greek letters. The English crown can also be seen stamped into the copper. These dates signify when the scale was last calibrated. The brass column shaft sits atop a brass pedestal, which sits atop stacked brass, which sits upon a piece of gray marble. The entire scale is lifted by brass ball feet. The scale includes the weights with which it is pictured.
