Original wooden Dentzel carousel horse, stander, with eagle under cantle of saddle. Paint has some scrapes on left side. Please email any questions.

Original wooden Dentzel carousel horse, stander, with eagle under cantle of saddle. Paint has some scrapes on left side. Please email any questions.   « Less

Two antique National brass cash registers: Model 447, serial number indicates it was made in early 1915; crank on side. Model 35 3/4, serial number 433011 indicates it was  More »

Two antique National brass cash registers: Model 447, serial number indicates it was made in early 1915; crank on side. Model 35 3/4, serial number 433011 indicates it was made between Feb. & May, 1905. This one has a broken marble in front of drawer (it's in 5 pieces but no missing pieces); and thick glass at the top is broken, but all there. Would consider selling separately. Please email any questions (I rarely check for messages on the phone).   « Less

There are two magnificent Chinese snuff bottles one with lid and one without. They both have incredible carving, with figures, outdoor scene, trees, and brass fitted rings,  More »

There are two magnificent Chinese snuff bottles one with lid and one without. They both have incredible carving, with figures, outdoor scene, trees, and brass fitted rings, on the lid. Made of composite, believe to be either resin, or hard resin. One has signature (without lid) and the other looks much older. The carvings are impeccable. The measurements : about 2.5" x 2" x 1" also 2.75" x 1.75" x 1.25" . They are in aged condition, and noted on the clear images. Believe to be prior to circa 1950's or 40's.   « Less

Buy It Online TODAY w/ Secure-Payment Credit Card-Paypal @ www.trocadero.com/thezeptepiemporium/catalog/ 200 Year Old Human Skull Rare Cranial Growth Disorder  More »

Buy It Online TODAY w/ Secure-Payment Credit Card-Paypal @ www.trocadero.com/thezeptepiemporium/catalog/ 200 Year Old Human Skull Rare Cranial Growth Disorder (Deformity): Scaphocephaly Western European Male, Likely British Subject Born c. 1740-1770 and Deceased c. 1800- 1825; "(pronounced skaf-o-SEF-aly; from Greek skaphe meaning 'light boat or skiff' and kephale meaning 'head') describes a specific shape of a long narrow head[1] that resembles an inverted boat. It is a type of cephalic disorder which occurs when there is a premature fusion of the sagittal suture. The sagittal suture joins together the two parietal bones of skull. Scaphocephaly is the most common of the craniosynostosis conditions and is characterized by a long, narrow head." (Ref: Wikipedia; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaphocephaly) No autopsy performed and was not altered in the style for modern medical study, therefore no punctures, cuts, sutures, wiring or other manipulation post-mortem of any kind. Complete and in perfect condition- never broken or repaired- no glue or any other artificial substance of any kind is present, aside from the expected loss of a few teeth; Natural Patina expected of 2+ centuries of non-contact indoor aging; Highly Sought-After Medical Artifact. The back of skull is elongated due to the condition Scaphocephaly (similar to the skull elongations within Egypt's Thutmosid Royal Line, including those of Tutankhamun and Akhenaten, which is attributed to 'Dolichocephaly'), it is much more noticeable in person than in photographs and is the reason for the incomparable provenance of this item explained below; come see this extremely interesting medical antiquity currently on display in our LA showroom, open to the public 5 days a week! Provenance: Records of this skull date as far back as 1825 at which time it was entrusted to the founder of the Birmingham Medical School of England shortly before the school opened, which was to be one of the first modern Surgical and Medical Graduate Colleges in the World and only the 2nd such institution in all of Great Britain (within a few years the Medical School was expanded into a full University, which continues to operate today). The skull was acquired for the Inauguration of the Medical School to serve as the central display during the festivities of this grand innovation of education and it would become the "main attraction" for both prospective medical students and established academics alike, many of whom came to see a human skull for the first time in their lives. It remained on display for study and viewing at The Birmingham University School of Medicine for the remainder of its history, as far as we are able to ascertain, until being acquired legally in the United States, via a trusted and accredited dealer of rare artifacts, by The Zep Tepi Emporium in 2015. We here at ZTE are honored to serve as His home during this current transition until we are able to locate a new permanent resting place. Reasonable Offers Are Always Considered. TO PURCHASE THIS OR ANY ZEP TEPI EMPORIUM PIECE, OR FOR FURTHER INQUIRY, PLEASE COME BY OUR PUBLIC SHOWROOM OR CALL 323-522-6789. A Certificate of Authenticity w/ Money Back Guarantee Accompanies Any Piece of Original Fine Art and/or Verifiable Antiquity Sold by The Zep Tepi Emporium. ZTE holds a Dealer License issued by the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) and subsequent Police Permit from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).   « Less

it is attractive, silver plated, collectible art deco style vintage nutcracker. it has bone handles with screwed finial finish. aged, with natural wear and strong grips. a  More »

it is attractive, silver plated, collectible art deco style vintage nutcracker. it has bone handles with screwed finial finish. aged, with natural wear and strong grips. a fabulous kitchen accessory from vintage era. overall opens 11.5" long. each handle from finial to the top 5.5".   « Less

Super find for mid century kitsch collectors!!! Hand made Floridian diorama TV lamp. 13 ½” wide, 7” tall 9” deep. Super colorful piece with a composition  More »

Super find for mid century kitsch collectors!!! Hand made Floridian diorama TV lamp. 13 ½” wide, 7” tall 9” deep. Super colorful piece with a composition pink flamingo with metal wire legs, a green painted iron palm tree, various shells and corals…all set against a background of 2 large conch shells and embedded in a thick, heavy, cast composition base. All hand painted. Unique piece! It is un-cleaned as found. We only brushed the surface dust off (and it was ½” thick) with a soft brush. From an old woman’s estate, collected in Florida in the 1950’s on her honeymoon! SUPER RARE FIND! Museum worthy! Price is firm. Thanks for looking.   « Less

Here is a wonderful hand carved and stained snuff bottle made from the Tagua nut (Ivory Palm nut). Featuring a turtle climbing amongst vegetation and flowers. About 2  More »

Here is a wonderful hand carved and stained snuff bottle made from the Tagua nut (Ivory Palm nut). Featuring a turtle climbing amongst vegetation and flowers. About 2 ¼” tall and signed by the carver on the base. Perfect! We combine shipping whenever possible. Thanks for looking. Please check out our other listings!   « Less

Here is a wonderful hand carved and stained snuff bottle made from the Tagua nut (Ivory Palm nut). Featuring a carp with flower and a pearl in its mouth. About 2 ¼”  More »

Here is a wonderful hand carved and stained snuff bottle made from the Tagua nut (Ivory Palm nut). Featuring a carp with flower and a pearl in its mouth. About 2 ¼” tall and signed by the carver on the base. Perfect! We combine shipping whenever possible. Thanks for looking. Please check out our other listings!   « Less

Beautiful silver plated, decorated crystal bell, with embossed mark "Leonard Italy" . aged excellent, with clear crystal silver chain flapper. approximate dimension 6.25" x  More »

Beautiful silver plated, decorated crystal bell, with embossed mark "Leonard Italy" . aged excellent, with clear crystal silver chain flapper. approximate dimension 6.25" x 3.25" , and would enhance lunch or dinner tables. direct purchase http://www.designeruniquefinds.com   « Less

they are beautiful, pair of playful, and artsy. made by a folk artist, with stylish hands. made of glass clusters, and leaves, wrapped branches with silver and metal, also  More »

they are beautiful, pair of playful, and artsy. made by a folk artist, with stylish hands. made of glass clusters, and leaves, wrapped branches with silver and metal, also golden silk threads. in fabulous aged condition. each grape measures over 9.5" L. x 6.5" W. Decorative !!! direct purchase designeruniquefinds.com   « Less