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Astounding Ancient British 17th Century Bible Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
British 17th century bible box - early oak with beautiful carvings. Six solid wood slab sides
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Antique 17th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Oak

Antique Bible Plan of Ancient Jerusalem, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This plan originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in nederd...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Bible Plan of Ancient Jerusalem, 1743
Antique Bible Plan of Ancient Jerusalem, 1743
H 15.56 in W 21.26 in D 0.02 in
Scarce Engravings of the Ancient of Days of God from the Bible Book of Daniel
Located in Langweer, NL
'Ancient of Days' i.e. God from the bible book of Daniel. Below Frances of Rome, Obl.S.B., (Italian: Santa
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Gorgeous Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand w. Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, wonderfully sculptural and meaningful Gothic church bible stand. This relatively large
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Brass Church Bible Stand w. IHS Sign in Quatrefoil Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
Smaller size and great looking Gothic Revival bible stand. This hand-crafted and beautifully
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass

19th Century English Leather Bound and Gilt Holy Bible by John Brown Dated 1864
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Holy Bible was printed in the United Kingdom by Blackie and Son dated 1864
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Religious Items

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Leather, Paper

Antique Early 1600s Gilt Gothic Tabernacle Door W. Lamb Resting on 7 Seals Bible
Located in Lisse, NL
and wear that one would expect from a piece this ancient. According to its former owner (who is no
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Antique 1610s European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

Ancient Babylon with The Tower of Babel According to Herodotus & Kircherus, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
'. This original antique print shows a view of ancient Babylon with the tower of Babel according to
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Antique 1730s Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Ancient City of Jerusalem by A. Calmet, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
view of the ancient city of Jerusalem shows its divisions with prominent depictions of the Temple of
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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Map of Ancient Jerusalem, depicting The Temple of Solomon, c.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
view of the ancient city of Jerusalem shows its divisions with prominent depictions of the Temple of
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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Bird's Eye Plan of the Ancient City of Jerusalem Based on Old Records, c.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
the ancient city of Jerusalem based on Villalpando's foundation map. The plan shows only the major
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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

The ‘Medallic Illustrations of The Holy Scriptures’ by Sir Edward Thomason
Located in London, GB
struck medals known as the ‘Thomason Medallic Bible’ of 1830 captures the ‘essence’ of the entire Holy
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Antique 1830s English Religious Items

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Enamel and Iron Israeli ''Keren Alley' Street Name Sign
Located in New York, NY
, rhinoceros). Keren is also the name of Job's third daughter that appears in the Bible, an ancient wind
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Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Enamel, Iron

Mid-20th Century Enamel and Iron Israeli 'Dan' Street Name Sign
Located in New York, NY
). The name Dan comes from the book of Genesis in the Bible, as the name of one of Jacob's sons (and of
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Vintage 1940s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Enamel, Iron

Antique Statue of a Shepherd Boy After Bertel Thorvalsden
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
by themes from the bible or ancient mythology. His shepherds boy statue in marble from which this
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Antique Early 19th Century English Grand Tour Statues

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Terracotta

Monumental 1970s Decorative Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Unicorn Horse
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
an animal. Across ancient civilisations ranging from the Persians, the Egyptians, Indians and Greeks
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Vintage 1970s Indian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Felix Timmermans '3 Wise Men' Flemish Folk Art Sculptures in Carved Wood 1970
Located in Tilburg, NL
the Bible) who are going to sing around Christmas time. Timmermans 'Driekoningentriptiek' which he
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Print of the Tomb of Absalom by Meyer, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
Absalom's Pillar, an ancient monumental rock-cut tomb with a conical roof located in the Kidron Valley in
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Practical Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench with Amazing Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic symbol for the four gospels, but it also is an ancient symbol for good luck. The combination of
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches

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Wood, Oak

19th Century Persian Kashan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Jesus, as recounted in the Bible. True or not, such claim highlights the prestige of the city in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Print of Elisabeth Kulmann, A Russian Poet Who Spoke 11 Languages, c1850
Located in Langweer, NL
a child, Kulman showed phenomenal philological abilities, learning ancient and modern languages
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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

16th Century, Flemish Storied Wood Tapestry
Located in IT
, interspersed with cupids and eagles, there is described a scene from ancient mythology. The tapestry, a form
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Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries

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Wool

16th Century, Flemish Storied Wood Tapestry
16th Century, Flemish Storied Wood Tapestry
H 122.05 in W 159.45 in D 0.79 in
Large Antique Print of the Main Facade of the Basilica of San Marco, 1881
Located in Langweer, NL
that shine with gold, telling the stories of saints and scenes from the Bible. The print emphasizes
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Hand Carved Oak & Wrought Iron Gothic Church Cabinet / Two Tier Credenza
Located in Lisse, NL
to come, the artisan(s) only used the ancient method of wooden pin-hole connections (as shown in many
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Credenzas

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Hispano-Portuguese 19th Century Oil Painting on Board, Icon "The Crucifixion"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by other ancient sources, and is established as a historical event confirmed by non-Christian sources
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Paintings

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Wood

Rare Double Cathedra Made from Walnut Wood Sculpted, and Inlaid, Around 1500
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
frontier between the incorruptible world and the corruptible one, which in the ancient tradition, used to
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Antique 16th Century Armchairs

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Wood, Walnut

Set of Tree Large Painted & Gilded Blue Opaline Glass Urns from 19th Century
By Johann Georg Meyer Von Bremen
Located in Queens Village, NY
). While scenes from the Bible were first the subjects of his brush, he later turned his attention to
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Urns

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Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate

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Small 17th Century, French Coffer or Box in Leather
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old box that is covered with leather and decorated with iron and brass. Rare find. France, circa 1600-1700 Weathered and some losses.
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Antique 17th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Iron

17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket
Located in Soquel, CA
Ornately painted cash box with iron hardware and key, on the original stand. Interior of box measures 8"W x 4"H x 3.75"D Exceptional, small, late-renaissance, table-top, Nuremberg, ...
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Antique 17th Century German Jacobean Decorative Boxes

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Wrought Iron, Iron

English Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Wall Mirror manner of Thomas Johnson
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive English Rococo 19th century Chinese Chippendale style figural gilt-wood carved over mantel or pier mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson, after his collec...
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

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Mirror, Wood

Small 17th Century, French Coffer or Box in Leather
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old box that is covered with leather and metal decorations. Rare find. France, circa 1600-1700 Weathered and some losses.
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Antique 17th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

Outstanding Gothic Revival Tiger Oak Desk w. Quality Carved Church Window Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival desk with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality carved Gothic desk. This goo...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Desks

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Brass, Iron

18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Believed to have originated from Southern Italy.  Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
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Antique 1760s European Rococo Blanket Chests

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Wood

Antique 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Carved Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful trunk or coffer from Northern Spain that was made in the first part of the 17th century. It features a rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved base. The front...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Rustic Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Super Early Antique 18th Century French Carved Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional early French coffer chest having a single plank top faced with a moulded edge and with a later iron hasp. The front has a beautifully carved gadrooned frieze above three ...
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Antique 18th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Oak

18th Century English Bible Box
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-18th-century bible box from England, made from oak. The top is made from two boards, and rests on the box, which is hand carved decorated on three sides. The box has pegged const...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Oak

18th Century English Bible Box
18th Century English Bible Box
H 10.5 in W 25 in D 17 in
Untitled 13 (Mark Beard Polaroid Transfer of Young Male Nude on Rives BFK)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
image size: 10 x 8 inches Young male sitting against dark background Polaroid Transfer on 22 x 15 inch Rives BFK paper, unframed signed SM Beard in pencil on bottom right corner. ed...
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1990s Contemporary Nude Photography

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Polaroid, Archival Paper

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Polychrome & Giltwood Adjustable Book Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Display your Bible on this antique adjustable polychrome and gilt free standing book holder. Crafted in Italy circa 1860 and rectangular in shape, the small lectern sits on four squa...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Music Stands

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Giltwood

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box. Period Jacobean solid dark oak bible box from the 17th century. The front is beautifully carved with a lunette design. Wrought ...
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Swiss Polychrome Decorated Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 18th century Swiss blanket chest or trunk featuring a polychrome decorated finish. Beautifully decorated with blue painted iron strapping and a floral motif on top. Dated 17...
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Iron

17th Century French Leather Coffer with Nailhead Detail
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French leather coffer, chest or trunk with nailhead detail from burgundy on newer wooden base.   
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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Brass

18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Suffolk, GB
18th century antique carved oak coffer having a lift up plank top lid with a moulded edge opening to reveal a storage compartment. It boasts a quality carved frieze with an original ...
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
H 21.66 in W 49.02 in D 15.95 in
Bruce Talbert for Gillow. A Walnut, Amboyna, Ebonized and Gilt Bedroom Suite.
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and co., a rare and important walnut, amboyna, ebonized, and gilt bedroom suite, each with differing carved rosettes, comprising: a triple mirror...
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

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Superb 16th Century Map of Jerusalem
By Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg
Located in La Jolla, CA
plan of ancient Jerusalem and its suburbs at the time of Jesus Christ. The plan was originally
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Antique 16th Century German Northern Renaissance Prints

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Paper

Bast Head, Egypt, Late Period or Ptolemaic Period
Located in Paris, FR
of Am-khent, which is mentioned by famous authors such as Pliny and Herodote, as well as in the Bible
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Illustrated, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Translated out of The Original Tongues, and
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Antique 1880s American Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Leather, Paper

Middle Eastern Antique Round Brass Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the intersection of two equilateral triangles. It is an ancient symbol that appears in many religions
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Vintage 1920s Syrian Islamic Metalwork

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Brass

Antique Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in New York, NY
ancient name – Ecbatana – was even mentioned in the Bible in the book of Esther. The long history of
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

American Artist, Sica, Title "Yesterdays Paper, " Framed in Lucite, circa 2004
By SICA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
page on the right side of the piece. There are quotes from the bible and Asian proverbs. So is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Decorative Art

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Linen, Lucite, Paper

Early 19th Century Italian Porcelain Kiddush Cup
Located in New York, NY
blessing said at Shabbat and Jewish holidays meals. Finzi family An ancient Italian family, which
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Religious Items

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Porcelain

"David with a Sling" Monumental Bronze Sculpture by Victor Halvani
By Victor Halvani
Located in Wiscasset, ME
time investigating the mysteries and intricacies of the ancient art of the Egyptians. Halvani's third
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Vintage 1980s Israeli Figurative Sculptures

Classical Principles for Modern Design
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
and her co-author Ogden Codman, whose 1897 book The Decoration of Houses is acknowledged as the Bible
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Classical Principles for Modern Design
Classical Principles for Modern Design
H 10.5 in W 9 in L 10.5 in
Antique Pair of Ivorine Wall Plaques Old Testament Scenes Ebonized Frames
Located in London, GB
the scene of the encounter between the two characters when Jacob, according to the Bible, fell in love
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Decorative Art

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Other

Swiss 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Remond, Lamy & Cie, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Architect. According to the Hebrew Bible, Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was the Holy
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Early 20th Century Silver Mezuzah by Avraham Moshe Sokolka, Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
the Bible and found in them an inexhaustible source of ideas. The seven fruits and grains mentioned in
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Early 20th Century Israeli Art Deco Religious Items

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Silver

Striking Midcentury Gothic Revival Brass, Church Bible Stand with Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
for). This Medieval style bible stand has the most amazing and ancient looking bronze patina which
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass

Antique Dutch Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand Religious Church Book Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
of the name of Jesus in the ancient Greek alfabet. This rare church bible stand is in the best
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Oak

Striking Antique Gothic Revival Bronze & Brass, Church Bible Stand on Claw Feet
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautiful and strong quality antique Gothic bible stand. Over the years we have sold many
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

Small Early 1900s Gothic Revival Oak Monastery Bookcase for Books and Bibles
Located in Lisse, NL
used in the bedroom of one of the monks (for keeping bibles, other small books and alike). This very
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Wrought Iron

English Leather Bound and Brass John Brown's Family Holy Bible Dated Circa 1810
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Holy Bible was printed in Bradford, United Kingdom. Entitled "Brown's Self
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Antique Early 19th Century British Religious Items

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Brass

Rare and Large Decorative Green Jasper Bowl Centrepiece
Located in New York, NY
color or pattern, lending this gemstone much variety. Jasper is an ancient gemstone, and is mentioned in
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20th Century Indonesian Decorative Bowls

Rare and Large Decorative Green Jasper Bowl Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
much variety. Jasper is an ancient gemstone, and is mentioned in the bible and other classical sources
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20th Century Indonesian Decorative Bowls

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Stone

Antique Rakish Bronze Cavalier by Emile Picault, 19th C
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in London, GB
of a cavalier holding a lantern and clutching a bible under his arm with a sword suspended from a
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Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Oak Cigar Humidor Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
had a significant role in ancient culture. The Lebanon cedar is frequently mentioned in the Bible and
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Brass

Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Large Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet w. Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
perfect purchase for collectors of this ancient and highly decorative style. What makes this very rare
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass, Wrought Iron, Bronze

Modern Bronze Sculpture by Victor Halvani
By Victor Halvani
Located in Miami, FL
Bible into her child’s best friends. A small village at the base of the pyramids of Giza, school trips
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Vintage 1970s Israeli Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

1 Volume, 'Anon' The Imperial Family Bible
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. (Anon) The Imperial Family Bible. Bound in full red morocco with front and back covers
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Antique 1850s Scottish Books

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Leather

(Anon) The Imperial Family Bible.
Located in New York, NY
(Anon) The Imperial Family Bible. Bound in full brown morocco with the covers and raised band spine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Books

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Leather

(Anon) The Imperial Family Bible.
(Anon) The Imperial Family Bible.
H 15.25 in W 14.25 in D 12 in
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By Native American Art
Located in New York, NY
wasn't until the beginnings of the 20th century that the Americans would try there hand at this ancient
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Art

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H 87 in W 37 in D 1 in
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