If properly cared for, yes, humidors do indeed work. You must remember to have the humidity set correctly. If the climate in the humidor is too moist, your cigar will get moldy, and if it’s too dry, your cigar will crack. On 1stDibs, you can find authentic humidors from some of the top sellers around the world.

How does a Rolex work?

Most Rolex watches work thanks to a perpetual rotor found inside. Every time you move your wrist, this rotor glides back and forth, creating kinetic energy. That energy moves into the mainspring of the watch to power the timepiece, eliminating the need for winding as long as the watch is being worn. You’ll find a large selection of Rolex on 1stDibs.

What is a working table?

A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.

What is a samovar and how does it work?

A samovar is a large metal urn that is used to heat and boil water, typically for tea. Traditional samovars have a vertical tube in the center that heats up the water using charcoal, kerosene or electricity. A valve at the base of the device dispenses the water. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic samovars from some of the world’s top dealers.

How does a cantilever chair work?

How a cantilever chair works comes down to its unique design. Instead of having four legs, a cantilever chair features a single leg or pair of legs in an L shape. The leg or legs attach to the seat in the front and then travel along the floor to provide stability. When a person sits down, their weight becomes distributed across the entire base. On 1stDibs, find a range of cantilever chairs.

How does a ship's telegraph work?

How a ship's telegraph works involves two components: one in the bridge and one in the engine room. The captain turns the dial to a desired command on the bridge side. This causes a bell to ring in the engine room and the dial to move to the corresponding position to share the captain's orders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ship's telegraphs.

How does Anglepoise lamp work?

An Anglepoise lamp works on springs that are integrated in the joints, helping it to balance and hold its shape. These balanced-arm lamps are known to be energy-saving and among the first to use 25-watt bulbs.

How do humidor boxes work?

Humidor boxes maintain humidity and temperature while storing cigars, cigarettes, cannabis or pipe tobacco. Most will be made from cedar, which can both absorb and release moisture to create an even humidity and keep tobacco products from drying out. Find a wide range of antique and modern humidors on 1stDibs.

How do soda siphons work?

A soda siphon works by increasing the pressure level within the bottle through a pump. When gas bubbling is heard within the bottle, you can shake it and leave it to rest, before releasing the trigger to release the seltzer.

How does a carriage clock work?

Carriage clocks are spring-driven clocks; the spring has to be rewound every eight days for accuracy. The distinguishing feature of a carriage clock is platform escapement. It uses balance and spring for timekeeping.

How does a banjo barometer work?

A banjo barometer works because of a small capsule or box made of beryllium and copper called an aneroid. In most designs, the aneroid box or capsule was on the back. Fluctuations in air pressure would cause the shape of the box or capsule to change, and this, in turn, moved the needle on the barometer dial. Shop a range of banjo barometers on 1stDibs.

How does a longcase clock work?

A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.

How does a folding door work?

Folding doors are also known as bi-fold doors and are constructed with two or more panels that a user can fold or unfold to open or close. These doors are fitted into runners on which they slide and fold when opened or closed. They look like the musical instrument concertina and are also sometimes called by this name in an informal setting.

How do ball clocks work?

A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.

How does a Congreve clock work?

The Congreve clock is a stroke of genius. A brass ball zig-zags down a platform in a time span of 15 seconds. Once the ball reaches the end, it hits a lever and a spring pushes the platform up, which tilts the brass ball back down the zig-zag path. The hands of the clock also advance by 15 seconds. You can shop a selection of Congreve clocks on 1stDibs.

How does a manual watch work?

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How does a butler bell work?

Butler bells, or servant bells, were stationed outside the kitchen, labeled for the room it belonged to. Upon hearing the bell, the servant would head to the appropriate room for service. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic servant bells from some of the world’s top sellers.

How does the Tizio lamp work?

The Tizio lamp works due to the conductivity of metal arms. Electricity supplied at the base travels them and then reaches the halogen bulb, powering its glow. This design eliminates the need for wires. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tizio lamps.

How does a typewriter desk work?

A typewriter desk works due to its unique design. Although pieces vary, most have a special storage area that sits at a comfortable level for typing. On many desks, a sliding door covers this compartment to keep the typewriter hidden from sight and free of dust. Shop a range of typewriter desks on 1stDibs.

How do antique compasses work?

Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.

The Works Of Shakespeare

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Vintage 1930s British Books

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Paper

1929-1933 The Works of Shakespeare

H 9.5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

1881 The Works of William Shakespeare

By William Shakespeare

Located in Bath, GB

A superb limited edition set of the collected works of William Shakespeare, illustrated throughout

Category

Antique 1880s British Books

Materials

Paper

1881 The Works of William Shakespeare

H 10.5 in W 30 in D 7.5 in

The Works of William Shakespeare, Mayfair Edition Bound in English Niger Leather

By Albert Maurin

Located in Morristown, NJ

The Works of William Shakespeare - The Definitive Text, With Notes and Glossary, The Mayfair

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Books

Materials

Gold

The Works of William Shakespeare, Mayfair Edition Bound in English Niger Leather

H 7 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare. 10 vols. 4TH ED REVISED FINELY BOUND

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare. With A Life Of

Category

Antique 1880s British Books

Materials

Leather

The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare. 10 vols. 4TH ED REVISED FINELY BOUND

H 6.75 in W 4.5 in D 0.1 in

Works of William Shakespeare. 1632 - (Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 77-78

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Tragedy of Titus

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Antique 1630s British Books

Materials

Paper

Works of William Shakespeare. 1632 - (Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 77-78

H 11.69 in W 8.13 in D 0.1 in

Works of William Shakespeare. 1632 - (Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 75-76

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Tragedy of Titus

Category

Antique 1630s British Books

Materials

Paper

Works of William Shakespeare. 1632 - (Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 75-76

H 11.69 in W 8.13 in D 0.1 in

Shakespeare. The Taming of the Shrew - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 189/186

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Taming of the Shrew

Category

Antique 1680s British Books

Materials

Paper

Shakespeare. The Taming of the Shrew - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 189/186

H 11.69 in W 8.13 in D 0.01 in

19th Century Figural Bronze Sculpture of William Shakespeare

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century figural bronze sculpture of William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare (1564-1616

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Antique 19th Century Irish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Figural Bronze Sculpture of William Shakespeare

H 10.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Antique English Weathered Plaster Bust of Shakespeare

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Weathered Plaster Bust of Shakespeare England, late 19th century A timeless, antique

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Antique Late 19th Century English Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique English Weathered Plaster Bust of Shakespeare

H 21 in W 15 in D 7 in

Creamware Portrait of Shakespeare, Wedgwood, circa 1785

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

, as well as several other poems. Shakespeare's works span a variety of genres, including tragedy

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Creamware Portrait of Shakespeare, Wedgwood, circa 1785

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H 5.3 in W 3 in D 3 in

Shakespeare. The London Prodigal - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 217-218

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The London Prodigal

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Antique 1680s British Books

Materials

Paper

Shakespeare. The London Prodigal - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 217-218

H 11.69 in W 8.13 in D 0.01 in

Large 19th Century French Bronze "Prince Hamlet & the Gravedigger, Shakespeare"

By Thiebaut Freres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

i. of shakespeare's tragedy. Cast by Victor Thiebaut, Paris. Signed on base: Par Vor Thiebaut 1865

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century French Bronze "Prince Hamlet & the Gravedigger, Shakespeare"

H 51 in W 33 in D 23 in

Nakol Art by Natalia Kolpakova, Shakespeare, 100% Silk Scarf, 2023

By Natalia Kolpakova

Located in Falmouth, GB

fabric for the collection is created, are independent author's works with a pronounced fantastic plot

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2010s English Other Prints

Materials

Silk

Nakol Art by Natalia Kolpakova, Shakespeare, 100% Silk Scarf, 2023

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H 53.15 in W 53.15 in D 0.4 in

Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff Examining Recruits 1866, Signed Ball Hughes

Located in South Burlington, VT

Shakespeare’s Henry VI Part II Act III Scene V in which Sir John Falstaff inspects the recruits mustered by

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff Examining Recruits 1866, Signed Ball Hughes

H 20 in W 28.5 in D 2 in

Works of Shakespere Imperial Edition by Charles Knight Vol i with Golden Edges

Located in Doha, QA

, approximately 1870-1875. This is one of two volumes of Complete Works of W. Shakespeare. This Book is Volume I

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Books

Materials

Gold

Works of Shakespere Imperial Edition by Charles Knight Vol i with Golden Edges

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H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 2.96 in

Rockwell Kent Taming of the Shrew Lithograph

By Rockwell Kent

Located in Seguin, TX

Doubleday portfolio Forty Drawings done by Rockwell Kent to Illustrate the Works of William Shakespeare

Category

Vintage 1930s American Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Rockwell Kent Taming of the Shrew Lithograph

H 17 in W 15 in D 0.1 in

Monumental Art Deco Bronze Wall Fountain / Sculpture by Janet Scudder

By Janet Scudder, Roman Bronze Works

Located in Buffalo, NY

mark to base 'Janet Scudder Roman Bronze Works NY'. years as a sculptor After her move to Chicago in

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Art Deco Bronze Wall Fountain / Sculpture by Janet Scudder

H 47 in W 49 in D 22 in

The Pre-Raphaelites by Sandra Forty Hardcover Book 1st Ed. 1997

Located in North Hollywood, CA

works drew on Shakespeare, Keats, Tennyson, and medieval lore. They also treated religious and

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Books

Materials

Paper

The Pre-Raphaelites by Sandra Forty Hardcover Book 1st Ed. 1997

H 13 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in

Vintage Stevengraph of a Bull Fight

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

are available. The printed back: "Awarded 21 Highest Prize medals & Diplomas" Stevengraph Works

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Vintage 1910s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage Stevengraph of a Bull Fight

H 14.5 in W 9 in D 1 in

Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of Falconet's religious works, commissioned for churches, were destroyed at the time of the French

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet

H 19.25 in W 15.5 in D 12 in

Antique Art Book Golden Book of Famous Women, English, Eleanor F Brickdale, 1919

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fortescue Brickdale (1872 - 1945) was known for her paintings, illustrations and works in stained glass. In

Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Art Book Golden Book of Famous Women, English, Eleanor F Brickdale, 1919

H 11.03 in W 8.86 in D 1.78 in

A Fine Pair Of Antique English Chamberlains Worcester Round Dishes Circa 1810

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in New Orleans, LA

material for the artists to work from. Scenes from Shakespeare’s plays were copied from engravings

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

A Fine Pair Of Antique English Chamberlains Worcester Round Dishes Circa 1810

H 0.88 in Dm 8.75 in

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

Located in Dallas, TX

on Wednesday the 2nd April 1930. (Now the meridian hotel). The auction was titled: “works of art and

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

H 54.25 in W 30.5 in D 23 in

Antique rare amusing Russian silver model of a bear, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

works, mostly made for Royalty in Russia or exporting to other wealthy families and individuals in all

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Antique 1890s Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Antique rare amusing Russian silver model of a bear, St Petersburg, circa 1890

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

Located in Atlanta, GA

now viewed as works of art, in the nineteenth century they were no more than a child's pastime. Most

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Prints

Materials

Foil, Brass, Metal

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

H 12.75 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

Located in Atlanta, GA

among other embellishments. Although tinsel prints are now viewed as works of art, in the nineteenth

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Prints

Materials

Brass, Foil

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

H 12.75 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

Located in Atlanta, GA

among other embellishments. Although tinsel prints are now viewed as works of art, in the nineteenth

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Prints

Materials

Metal, Brass, Foil

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

H 12.75 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in

Pair of French 19th Century Lifesize Cast-Iron Sculpture Torcheres, Val d'Osne

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shakespeare, Rubens, Hamlet and Byron. The top three auction records of cast iron sculptures by the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Lifesize Cast-Iron Sculpture Torcheres, Val d'Osne

H 127 in W 28 in D 26.75 in

Collection Leather Bound Library Book Set Thirteen

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Collection of gilt leather bound library book set of thirteen volumes. The works of William

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

Collection Leather Bound Library Book Set Thirteen

H 8 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in

Greg Wyatt, Modern, Massive Bronze Sculpture, 1996 Olympics, Women Athletes

By Greg Wyatt

Located in Stamford, CT

. About the Sculpturer and some notable works: * Fantasy Fountain (1983) – Gramercy Park, New York City

Category

1990s American Modern Statues

Materials

Bronze

Greg Wyatt, Modern, Massive Bronze Sculpture, 1996 Olympics, Women Athletes

H 94 in W 51.5 in D 52 in

Maurice Bouval "Woman with Iris" Gilt Bronze & Marble Bust

By Maurice Bouval

Located in New York, NY

, and the woman’s pose, head tilted back with eyes closed. The comparison of the two works shows us the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Maurice Bouval "Woman with Iris" Gilt Bronze & Marble Bust

H 9.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

2 Antique 18thC Henry William Bunbury Gleaners Stipple Plate Engravings 21"

By Henry William Bunbury

Located in Dayton, OH

was at first employed on downmarket prints, for such works as Sylvester Harding's Shakespeare

Category

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prints

Materials

Paper

2 Antique 18thC Henry William Bunbury Gleaners Stipple Plate Engravings 21"

H 19.25 in W 20.5 in D 0.75 in

18th Century Concert scene Painting Oil on Canvas by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Located in Milan, IT

thousand etchings and illustrated works by Goethe, Schiller, Shakespeare, Voltaire, Cervantes. In 1797 he

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Concert scene Painting Oil on Canvas by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

H 16.54 in W 13.39 in D 1.97 in

Portrait Medallions David Garrick & Sarah Siddons, Wedgwood, 19th Century

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

revolutionizing the way that Shakespeare's works were performed. He was also a successful theater manager and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Portrait Medallions David Garrick & Sarah Siddons, Wedgwood, 19th Century

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H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 0.5 in

Gold, An Illustrated History, First Edition

By Vincent Buranelli

Located in valatie, NY

works from Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Mark Twain and Edgar Allen Poe. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Gold, An Illustrated History, First Edition

H 11.25 in W 8.75 in D 1 in

Midsummer Night Pendant Light by Lina Rincon

Located in Geneve, CH

Night's Dream a comedy written by William Shakespeare. 1595-96 Lina Rincon finds inspiration from the

Category

2010s English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midsummer Night Pendant Light by Lina Rincon

H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in

Vintage Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Vase from Orrefors Sweden, 1970s

By Orrefors

Located in København K, 84

1898 on the site of an older iron works. Up until 1913, the company produced mainly window glass and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Vase from Orrefors Sweden, 1970s

H 8.67 in Dm 5.91 in

Antique Regency Chamberlains Worcester Plate Centerpiece National Gallery London

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dublin, Ireland

source material for the artists to work from. Scenes from Shakespeare’s plays were copied from engravings

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Regency Chamberlains Worcester Plate Centerpiece National Gallery London

H 9.25 in W 13.25 in D 9.25 in

Al Pacino: 35th Afi Life Achievement Award Paperback Book 2007

Located in North Hollywood, CA

nation’s best stages in works by Israel Horovitz, Bertolt Brecht, David Mamet, William Shakespeare and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Al Pacino: 35th Afi Life Achievement Award Paperback Book 2007

H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in

Large Terracotta Sculpture by Noted East Hampton Artist Phyllis Hammond

By Phyllis Hammond

Located in Palm Springs, CA

. Public Arts Commissions: The Will Award "The Shakespeare Theatre at the Folgers will present this

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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Terracotta Sculpture by Noted East Hampton Artist Phyllis Hammond

H 34.5 in W 17 in D 8 in

Hamilton Hamilton Oil on Canvas "Othello and Desdemona"

By Hamilton Hamilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

" after the William Shakespeare's play "Othello", depicting a young Desdemona pleading with an enraged

Category

Vintage 1920s American Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Hamilton Hamilton Oil on Canvas "Othello and Desdemona"

H 75 in W 57 in D 2 in

American Philadelphia Centennial Glass Bust of William Shakespeare

By Gillinder & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Shakespeare by Gillinder Glass Works, Philadelphia. Embossed "SHAKSPEARE" [sic] on the front and

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Busts

Materials

Glass

American Philadelphia Centennial Glass Bust of William Shakespeare

H 5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Shakespeare Print "King Henry the Fourth" Act II Scene IV

By R. Thew, Rob Smirke

Located in San Francisco, CA

First Part of "King Henry the Fourth, Act II, Scene IV,"British School "The Dramatic Works of

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Shakespeare Print "King Henry the Fourth" Act II Scene IV

H 19.5 in W 35 in

Shakespeare Print "Cymbeline" Act III, Scene IV

Located in San Francisco, CA

British School. "The Dramatic Works of Shakspeare", print of copper engraving published by John

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Shakespeare Print "Cymbeline" Act III, Scene IV

H 19.5 in W 35 in

Shakespeare Print "Romeo and Juliet" Act V, Scene III

By F. Northcote and P. Simon

Located in San Francisco, CA

British School "The Dramatic Works of Shakspeare", print of copper engraving published by John

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Shakespeare Print "Romeo and Juliet" Act V, Scene III

H 29.5 in W 35 in

Carl Fagerlund Pendant, Brass, Clear & Amber Glass Panels Orrefors, Sweden, 1970

By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund

Located in Malmo, SE

. "The Orrefors glassworks were founded in 1898 on the site of an older iron works. Up until 1913, the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Carl Fagerlund Pendant, Brass, Clear & Amber Glass Panels Orrefors, Sweden, 1970

H 30.71 in Dm 16.34 in

The Works of Shakespeare in 15 Volumes, William Shakespeare, Limited Ed, 1881

By William Shakespeare

Located in Gardena, CA

The Works of Shakespeare in 15 Volumes - William Shakespeare - Limited Ed, 1881 1881 The Works

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Antique 19th Century British Books

Materials

Paper

The Works of Shakespeare in 15 Volumes, William Shakespeare, Limited Ed, 1881

H 2 in W 7.25 in L 2 in

The New Century Shakespeare, Deluxe Edition Set, 24 Matching Volumes, 1901

By William Shakespeare

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

. This set includes Shakespeare’s greatest works. From “The Tempest” to “Macbeth,” the most beloved

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The New Century Shakespeare, Deluxe Edition Set, 24 Matching Volumes, 1901

H 9 in W 6 in D 2 in

Works of Shakespeare, 'The Merchant of Venice' Fourth Folio 1685, Page 159-160

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Author: Shakespeare, William. Title: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Merchant of Venice

Category

Antique 1680s British Books

Materials

Paper

Works of Shakespeare, 'The Merchant of Venice' Fourth Folio 1685, Page 159-160

H 13.75 in W 9 in D 0.1 in

The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare. IN A FINE FULL LEATHER BINDING

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare. PUBLISHER

Category

Vintage 1960s British Books

Materials

Leather

The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare. IN A FINE FULL LEATHER BINDING

H 7.57 in W 5.75 in D 2.5 in

Complete Set of Shakespeare's Works Printed in Miniature Books

Located in North Miami, FL

Complete set of Shakespeare's works printed in miniature and housed in the original miniature wood

Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Wood, Paper

Complete Set of Shakespeare's Works Printed in Miniature Books

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 2.7 in

The Works Of William Shakespeare - 4 vols. - 1881 - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works Of William Shakespeare. PUBLISHER: London

Category

Antique 1880s British Books

Materials

Leather

The Works Of William Shakespeare - 4 vols. - 1881 - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !

H 8.94 in W 6.25 in D 2 in

Antique Leather Bound "Tartan" Set of William Shakespeare's Complete Works

Located in Toronto, ON

A special set of eleven leather and "tartan" decorated books. This set of Shakespeare's Works is

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Antique 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather

Antique Leather Bound "Tartan" Set of William Shakespeare's Complete Works

H 1 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in

Pictorial Edition - Works Of William Shakespeare - 8 vols. IN FULL LEATHER

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Pictorial Edition Of The Works Of William Shakespeare

Category

Antique 1860s British Books

Materials

Leather

Pictorial Edition - Works Of William Shakespeare - 8 vols. IN FULL LEATHER

H 10 in W 7.25 in D 1.5 in

Works of Shakespeare, 'Pericles Prince of Tyre', Fourth Folio 1685, Page 203-204

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Author: Shakespeare, William. Title: The Works of William Shakespeare. (Pericles Prince of Tyre

Category

Antique 1680s British Books

Materials

Paper

Works of Shakespeare, 'Pericles Prince of Tyre', Fourth Folio 1685, Page 203-204

H 13.75 in W 9 in D 0.1 in

Complete Works Of William Shakespeare - 3 vols. - BOUND IN FINE FULL TREE CALF

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare. Comedies

Category

Vintage 1910s British Books

Materials

Leather

Complete Works Of William Shakespeare - 3 vols. - BOUND IN FINE FULL TREE CALF

H 7.25 in W 5 in D 2 in

William Shakespeare - the Merchant of Venice - 1632 - from the Second Folio

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

"All that glitters is not gold," Author: Shakespeare, William. Title: The Works of William

Category

Antique 1630s British Books

Materials

Leather

William Shakespeare - the Merchant of Venice - 1632 - from the Second Folio

H 12 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in

SHAKESPEARE, The Taming Of The Shrew, 1632, THE FOURTH FOLIO, Page 201-202

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Author: SHAKESPEARE, William. Title: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Taming Of The Shrew

Category

Antique 17th Century British Books

Materials

Paper

SHAKESPEARE, The Taming Of The Shrew, 1632, THE FOURTH FOLIO, Page 201-202

H 13.75 in W 9 in D 0.01 in

Shakespeare. The Taming of the Shrew - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 187/192

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Taming of the Shrew

Category

Antique 1680s British Books

Materials

Paper

Shakespeare. The Taming of the Shrew - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 187/192

H 11.69 in W 8.13 in D 0.01 in

Shakespeare. The Taming of the Shrew - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 195-196

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Taming of the Shrew

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Antique 1680s British Books

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Paper

Shakespeare. The Taming of the Shrew - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 195-196

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