Of historical interest, looked as though it might topple over! (6)
I believe the answer is:
listed
'over' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for listed that I've seen before include "Of architectural interest" , "Went over to one side" , "(Of building) officially protected" , "(Of building) designated as of historic importance" , "In a catalogue" .)