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18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Chenets from France
Located in Dallas, TX
different heights and scale of the motifs, which was common in this style of French “art du feu” andirons as
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Antique French Iron Fireback, Nicolas Fouquet, Vaux-le-Vicomte 17th/18th C
Located in Dallas, TX
the walls of fireplaces, but to redirect heat back into the house. Our large 18th century fireback can
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Fireplace Fan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

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Brass, Bronze

Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and elegant Chinese cloisonné vase for incense tools, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Copper, Enamel

An extraordinary George III thief's tool
Located in Chonburi, TH
that existed even in the realm of criminal tools during the 18th century. Intricately designed
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Antique 18th Century English George III Metalwork

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Cut Steel

An extraordinary George III thief's tool
An extraordinary George III thief's tool
H 0.12 in W 3.55 in D 4.34 in
Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A Tonga Pakipaki war club, Polynesia, 18th century An exceptional ironwood war club originating
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Antique 18th Century Polynesian Tribal Art

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Wood

Early 19th Century Regency Faux Coal Hod Tole Shop Display
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French
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Antique Early 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal

Chinese Spinach Green Jade Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Period, 18th/19th century, China. The small jade vase of medium dark green hue with black flecks
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

T. Boone Pickens 19th Century French Empire Period Fire Fender
Located in Forney, TX
' collection of 18th and 19th Century furnishings and accessories. This piece comes from the iconic Texas and
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze, Iron, Ormolu

18th Century Carpenters Hand Plane Tool, Signed and Dated 1791
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Museum-level 18th Century carpenters tool, an antler hand plane, hand-carved to look like a
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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Scientific Instruments

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Metal

18th Century Carpenters Hand Plane Tool, Signed and Dated 1791
18th Century Carpenters Hand Plane Tool, Signed and Dated 1791
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H 4.45 in W 6.45 in D 1.25 in
Classical Design English Brass and Copper Coal Hod
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French
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Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper

18th Century French Copper Bassinoire Bed Warmer
Located in Dallas, TX
. Today, bassinoires are used mainly as decorative elements. Our 18th century French copper bassinoire is
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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art

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Copper

18th Century French Copper Bassinoire Bed Warmer
18th Century French Copper Bassinoire Bed Warmer
H 4.875 in W 36.75 in D 11.75 in
Original 18th Century Tyrolean Spinning Wheel in Walnut, Still Working
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A museum tool, made entirely by hand that recalls the peasant culture of the past.
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Antiquities

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Walnut

A larkspur, also known as a pastry cutter, made of bone, Italy 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
century, the metal tool was combined with a wooden handle, more ergonomic and functional, but, in the more
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Antiquities

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Bone

Antique Original Hand Painted Flax Tool /Scutching Knife with Yellow and Red Tri
Located in Round Top, TX
accenting the hand painted flowers. This Swedish hand carved farm tool was used during the flax harvest
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish More Folk Art

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Wood

A 17th/18th century English apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher
Located in Central England, GB
A 17th/18th century apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher This very rare and
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Antique Early 18th Century English Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Oak

Engraved Nautilus shell - Netherlands, 18th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Engraved Nautilus shell Netherlands, 18th century 13 x 10 x 7 cm Although fragmentary this
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Natural Specimens

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Shell

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Landscape Painting Genre Scene, 1720
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the first half of the 18th century. Oil artwork on canvas depicting a
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Antique 1720s Italian Paintings

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Canvas

Angora Chaps with Beautiful Tooled Leather, Made by John Clark Saddlery
Located in York County, PA
Wooly, angora chaps with beautifully tooled leather, made by the John Clark saddlery company of
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Objects

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Leather

Incredible 18th century French armoire with “Tree of life”
Located in Charleston, SC
Simply the best armoire I have ever seen. This incredible work of art is from the 18th century and
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century French Chestnut Grinder on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the rustic charm of this 18th-century French hand-carved oak chestnut grinder, elegantly
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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

Louis XV Giltwood Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
with ornamentation of tools, cascading foliage and bows. Original background displays French writing
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Decorative Art

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Giltwood

Louis XV Giltwood Barometer
Louis XV Giltwood Barometer
H 32 in W 22 in D 3 in
Japanese antique pottery bowl/17th century - 18th century/Karatsu "Katakuchi" bo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
". katakuchi is the name of a container with a spout. It is a tool for putting sake and water and pouring it
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Pottery

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Pottery

Pair of Large 18th Century French Boiserie Overdoor Paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
12th century when it was initially employed to create stained glass for Cistercian monasteries, where
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Cizhou carved bean-shaped pillow, Song-Jin Dynasty, 11th-12th century
Located in seoul, KR
pottery did not apparently attract Chinese collectors of the 18th and 19th centuries, it was much
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities

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Stoneware

French Furniture of the 18th Century
By Pierre Verlet
Located in valatie, NY
French Furniture of the 18th century by Pierre Verlet and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel (Translator
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1990s American Books

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Paper

French Furniture of the 18th Century
French Furniture of the 18th Century
H 9.75 in W 7.25 in D 1.25 in
18th Century Italian Baroque Gilded Ewer Repoussé Copper Liturgical Pitcher
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Italian gilt copper ewer dating back to 18th century with a circular body featuring a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Pitchers

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Copper

Tooled-Leather Lamp Table French, circa 1825
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
exquisite table showcases a captivating artwork by the renowned 18th-century Swiss artist Angelica Kauffman
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th and 19th centuries to store tools, documents, or other small items. The box is typically made of
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Wood, Paint

Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle
Located in Miami, FL
Panabas short sword from the Philippines. A rare late 18th early 19th century Panabas short sword
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Antique 19th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork

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Iron

Manufacture of Fish Hooks in the 18th Century Engraved, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
fishing hooks, which was a vital component of the fishing industry during the 18th century. It's a
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Manufacture of Fish Hooks in the 18th Century Engraved, 1793
Manufacture of Fish Hooks in the 18th Century Engraved, 1793
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H 16.34 in W 10.83 in D 0 in
Neoclassical Style Large Italian Crystal Vase with 18th Century Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
traditional Tuscan glassmakers in Empoli, then ground and engraved using ancient sixteenth-century techniques
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases

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Crystal

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
A 18th century set presented in trapezoidal case made of light wood and inlaid with marquetry. The
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry

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Gold

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
of 18th century favored and encouraged by King Jeongjo (1752-1800) as a political tool to promote
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20th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper

Hunting, Small Game Hunting, and Traps: Engraved in the 18th Century, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
figures are labeled and offer a glimpse into the techniques and tools used in fishing during the late 18th
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Cizhou Rectangular Pillow with Carved Decoration, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
centuries, it was highly valued by the Japanese, who appreciated its folk art charm and rustic appearance
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Pottery, Stoneware

Cizhou Lotus Carved Jar, Song-Yuan dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Chinese collectors of the 18th and 19th centuries, it was much appreciated by the Japanese as a kind of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Pottery

Antique Swedish Folk Art 'Hedna Table'
Located in Kramfors, SE
Very unusual primitive folk art table with the authentic patina after over 3 centuries of use. The
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Sofa Tables

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Birch, Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art 'Hedna Table'
Antique Swedish Folk Art 'Hedna Table'
H 26.78 in W 43.31 in D 26.38 in
A Cizhou Yuhuchunping, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
pottery did not apparently attract Chinese collectors of the 18th and 19th centuries, it was much
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Stoneware

Cizhou slender meiping, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
collectors of the 18th and 19th centuries, it was much appreciated by the Japanese as a kind of folk art, for
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antiquities

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Stoneware

18th C Style ROMA Walnut Natural Finish Credenza Antique Reproduction In-Stock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “Roma” Credenza - The Italian Art & Handcraft of Fine Antique Reproduction. This handsome
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets

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Walnut

18th C Style Maggiore Old Chestnut Credenza Vanity reproduction to order options
Located in Encinitas, CA
“MAGGIORE” Credenza - The Italian Art & Handcraft of Fine Antique Reproduction “Maggiore” 2-door
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2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets

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Chestnut

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
only device in the 18th century that was able to duplicate letters; this particular model was also
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Antique 18th Century English Other Historical Memorabilia

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Mahogany

18th C Style Italian Old Walnut 3-Drawer Cassettone Dresser with finish options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “Vernazza” Old Walnut 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique
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2010s Italian Baroque Dressers

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Brass

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
nirmanakaya Buddha forms. The lion in India art is represented in Tibetan Buddhist art as the Snow Lion. The
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

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Stone

18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
“Vernazza” 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction
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2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

The Art of Mackerel and Salmon Fishing - An Exquisite 1793 Panckoucke Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
the techniques and tools used in fishing during the late 18th century, serving not only as an
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture “Callipygian Venus” of Antiquity
Located in Shippensburg, PA
tourists on the Grand Tour during the 18th and 19th centuries. Travelers would commission or purchase such
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
. Taking 18th century styles as his starting point and adapting earlier styles to contemporary taste, Linke
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Marquetry and Parquetry Bureau a Cylindre by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
workshop at 170 rue du Faubourg St. Antoine. Taking 18th century styles as his starting point and adapting
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks

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Bronze

Mid Century Maitland-Smith Neoclassical Bronze Metal Trophy Urn Planter Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Locust Valley, NY
works from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. We work in design collaboration with design partners
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early Georgian Glasses, circa 1740, England
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Glass

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Glass

Rare Pair of Battling Cavalry Paintings in Circle of Karel Breydel, ca. 1740
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CIRCLE OF KAREL BREYDEL (ANTWERP, 1678-1744) Flemish School, circa second quarter of the 18th
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Decorative Original HandColoredAntique Map of South America by J.B. Elwe, 1792
By J.B. Elwe
Located in Langweer, NL
cartography from the late 18th century.
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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Engraving of a Map of Florida, the Gulf Coast, Caribbean & Central America, 1728
Located in Langweer, NL
early 18th-century mapmaking. The map showcases a meticulous and comprehensive depiction of Florida
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Pomerania by Schenk, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
is not only a navigational tool but also a work of art, featuring an elaborate cartouche—a decorative
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Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Pomerania by Schenk, circa 1750
Antique Map of Pomerania by Schenk, circa 1750
H 20.67 in W 24.02 in D 0.02 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This mask has been a tool used during festivals at shrines since ancient times. As for how to use it
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
front drops down on oversized curved brass supports to reveal a gilt-tooled leather writing surface
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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Brass

Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795
Located in Portland, OR
' tooled & gilded leather. Below are three inlaid drawers with the original brass handles, the base having
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780
Located in valatie, NY
Leather lined and gilt tooled top opens and is supported by hinged, concertina-action rear legs. The table
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

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Find a variety of 18th century art tools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, all 18th century art tools available were constructed with great care. Find 50 antique and vintage 18th century art tools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 18th century art tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 18th century art tools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, Art Deco and louis xv 18th century art tools are of considerable interest. Many 18th century art tools are appealing in their simplicity, but François Linke, Maitland Smith and Stefaan Eyckmans produced popular 18th century art tools that are worth a look.

How Much are 18th Century Art Tools?

Prices for 18th century art tools start at $125 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $5,000.