1840 Penny Black
Pair of English Brass and Cast Iron Double Medallion Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
, spit hooks with poker, matching ball log stops, and terminating on scrolled legs with penny feet, Mid
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 25.5 in W 15.5 in D 24 in
'The Flower Vase' original hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and used as a printing block to impart black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old
Category
1840s Romantic Still-life Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
"Shooting on the Prairie, " Original Hand-colored Lithograph by Currier & Ives
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old and an accomplished lithographer, Nat
Category
1870s Other Art Style Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
'In Memory of William W. Peabody' original hand-colored lithograph by N. Currier
By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
grease pencil lines. The stone is then placed in a press and used as a printing block to impart black on
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
'Partridge Shooting' original hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and used as a printing block to impart black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Keating, William. Narrative of an Expedition to the Source of St. Peter's River
Located in Middletown, NY
black morocco label spine; hinges and edges rubbed; front hinge of Volume 1 cracked internally; t .e. g
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
"Deer Shooting in the Northern Woods, " Hand-colored Lithograph
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
as a printing block to impart black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old and an
Category
1860s Other Art Style Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"The Celebrated Clipper Ship Dreadnought, " Original Lithograph by Currier & Ives
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
grease pencil lines. The stone is then placed in a press and used as a printing block to impart black on
Category
1870s Other Art Style Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
"The New Steamship Cephalonia, of the Cunard Line, " Lithograph by Currier & Ives
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and used as a printing block to impart black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old
Category
1870s Other Art Style Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
'May Morning' from 'American Country Life' lithograph, N. Currier and F. Palmer
By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
grease pencil lines. The stone is then placed in a press and used as a printing block to impart black on
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
'Naval Heroes of the United States' hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old and an accomplished lithographer, Nat
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
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Located in Long Island City, NY
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Title: Boy and Girl
Year: circa 1863
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Size: 11 x 8 in. (27.94 x 20.32 cm)
Frame Size: 16 x 14 inches
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Blue and White "Liberty" Coverlet, Made in 1949 for Aurissa A. Gillett
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laurel leaves. These mimic the $2.50 gold piece and penny of that era, both of which appeared in 1840 and
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"The Harbor of New York, From the Brooklyn Bridge Looking Southwest, " lithograph
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and used as a printing block to impart black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old
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By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and used as a printing block to impart black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old
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Pair of American Brass Medallion and Wrought Iron Scrolled Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
log stops, decorative bulbous squared plinths, and terminating on scrolled stylized spade penny feet
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
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H 20.5 in W 12.25 in D 19.5 in
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By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
as a printing block to impart black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old and an
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"The Hunter's Shanty in the Adirondacks, " Hand-Colored Litho. by Currier & Ives
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and used as a printing block to impart black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old
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By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and used as a printing block to impart black on white images to paper.
In 1833, now twenty-years old
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"Through to the Pacific, " Original Hand-Colored Lithograph by Currier & Ives
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Located in Milwaukee, WI
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"George & Martha Washington, " Two Hand Colored Lithographs by Currier & Ives
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
grease pencil lines. The stone is then placed in a press and used as a printing block to impart black on
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'Sunnyside – On the Hudson' original hand-colored lithograph by Currier & Ives
By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
black on white images to paper.
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1840 Penny Black For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the 1840 penny black you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for a 1840 penny black from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 19th Century. Adding a 1840 penny black to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, brown, gray and more. Finding an appealing 1840 penny black — no matter the origin — is easy, but Nathaniel Currier and Currier & Ives each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, paint and watercolor, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a 1840 Penny Black?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a 1840 penny black in our inventory may begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $17,250, while the average can fetch as much as $2,025.
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