Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

18th Century Copper

Copper And Brass Log Holder

Georgian Copper

Antique Firewood

Dutch Copper

Quality antique George III copper cooking pot

$599

Quality antique George III copper cooking pot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique George III copper cooking pot, having a iron swing handle and a removable copper lid, to the front PCN stamped 1770. D. 1770

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Antique Early 18th Century George III Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Pair of decorative 18th Century Hand-Painted Canton Enamel Tea Caddies

$2,029 / set

Pair of decorative 18th Century Hand-Painted Canton Enamel Tea Caddies

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of decorative and exquisite Canton tea caddies crafted from copper, featuring richly detailed, hand-painted landscape motifs on enamel surfaces. Period: Qianlong (1736–1795),...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Tea Caddies

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Brazier Heater Planter in Copper on Wooden Base, XVIIIth or XIXth

$1,003Sale Price|41% Off

Brazier Heater Planter in Copper on Wooden Base, XVIIIth or XIXth

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Copper brazier, fire dish, brazero, on its wooden base at 8 feet. Beautiful patina. The removable tank is in hammered copper, fitted with mobile handles on a wooden base. Ideal for ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Moorish Garden Ornaments

Materials

Copper

18th Century Paintings of Ottoman Empire Figures, circa 1770

$17,700

18th Century Paintings of Ottoman Empire Figures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable trio of 18th century, oil-on-copper paintings of, Ottoman Empire figures in colorful robes and accouterments, posing in European style landscapes.

Category

1770s Paintings

Materials

Copper

Ottoman Copper Bucket With Incised Decoration

$2,800

Ottoman Copper Bucket With Incised Decoration

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century Turkish copper bucket with elaborate etched designs covering the surface.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Turkish Moorish Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Tin

Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century

$990

Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century

Located in Grythyttan, SE

The fine quality of pieces crafted in the 18th century makes them increasingly rare and sought after by collectors today.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of European 18th Century Silver Plated Baroque Mirrors

$1,475 / set

Pair of European 18th Century Silver Plated Baroque Mirrors

Located in Hastings, GB

Pair of European 18th century silver plated Baroque mirrors circa 1725 Beautiful and unique antique handcrafted pieces The carved wooden frame is covered with silver plated hand b...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

“The Vision of Saint Bernard”, Oil on Copper, Rome, 1723

$3,864

“The Vision of Saint Bernard”, Oil on Copper, Rome, 1723

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

“The Vision of Saint Bernard”, Oil on Copper, Rome, 1723 Origin: Rome, Italy Date: 1723 Medium: Oil on copper Dimensions: 37.5 x 47.5 cm (14.76 x 18.7 in) Framing: Period giltwood f...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Copper

John S.C. SchaakA Tavern Interior, 18th Century Old Master, Figurative Oil Painting by Schaak, 1766

$12,766Sale Price|20% Off

A Tavern Interior, 18th Century Old Master, Figurative Oil Painting by Schaak

Located in Greven, DE

A Tavern Interior - 18th Century Old Master, Figurative Oil Painting by Schaak Little is known about the artist J.S.C.

Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

18th Century Italian Old Master Tempera on Panel Painting "Jesus Road to Emmaus", Circa 1700

$2,295

18th Century Italian Old Master Tempera on Panel Painting "Jesus Road to Emmaus"

Located in Portland, OR

An important 18th century Italian Old Master tempera on copper panel Baroque painting, "The Road to Emmaus", circa 1700.

Category

Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Rare Japanese Gilt Copper Temple Nail Cover (Nageshikazari), Edo Period

$570

Rare Japanese Gilt Copper Temple Nail Cover (Nageshikazari), Edo Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare and finely crafted Japanese temple nail cover (nageshikazari), dating to the Edo period (18th–19th century). Executed in gilded copper, this architectural ornament was design...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Copper Red Brushpot, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Mark

$2,850

Copper Red Brushpot, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Mark

Located in seoul, KR

This porcelain brush pot, crafted on a white body, is delicately decorated with copper red (hongcai 紅彩), depicting a figure in traditional attire amidst a landscape of pine trees, ro...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century East Asian Qing Ceramics

Materials

Copper

18th Century French Four-Door Berlin Carriage, Diderot, 1771

$507

18th Century French Four-Door Berlin Carriage, Diderot, 1771

Located in Langweer, NL

TITLE: 18th Century French Four-Door Berlin Carriage, Diderot, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting an elaborate four-door travelling Berlin ca...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Roman Ephesian Artemis Statues, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721

$1,128

Antique Roman Ephesian Artemis Statues, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Roman Ephesian Artemis Statues, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721 This impressive early 18th-century copper engraving presents a comprehensive visual study of the Ephesian...

Category

Antique 1720s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique 18th Century Swedish Colander from Brass, Decorative Sieve ca. 1750

$649

Antique 18th Century Swedish Colander from Brass, Decorative Sieve ca. 1750

Located in Andernach, DE

Large and striking – a truly breathtaking, handcrafted colander from Rococo-era Sweden, around 1760. The colander displays a beautiful pattern of a calyx in the center, and further i...

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Antique French Copper Bath Warmers

$3,900 / set

Pair of Antique French Copper Bath Warmers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare pair of 18th Century French bath warmers handcrafted with copper and iron in utilitarian yet sculptural form, still functional and miraculously retaining the original lids.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Jars

Materials

Copper, Iron

Madonna and Child in the Spanish Colonial Taste, Oil on Copper

$1,470

Madonna and Child in the Spanish Colonial Taste, Oil on Copper

Located in Genève, GE

A charming example of late 18th-century religious art, combining devotional intimacy, Baroque sensibility, and the luminous qualities unique to oil on copper.

Category

Late 18th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

Marriage of the Indians of Panama and Land Clearing for the Newlyweds, 1734

$216

Marriage of the Indians of Panama and Land Clearing for the Newlyweds, 1734

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Marriage of the Indians of Panama and Land Clearing for the Newlyweds Description: This detailed 18th-century copper engraving illustrates two important social customs among ...

Category

Antique 1730s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Hand Hammered Brass Tobacco Box on Footed Stand, 18th Century

$750

Antique Hand Hammered Brass Tobacco Box on Footed Stand, 18th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Hand Hammered brass tobacco box on footed stand with floral patterns all around. RB#01. It's a very old piece from the 18th century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Burner Inscense Koro Geese or Swan

$4,329

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Burner Inscense Koro Geese or Swan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Nice Pair of 2 Geese in Cloisonne. High Quality with superb decoration and craftmenship. Condition Some small damages likes missing enamel and some ware to enamel. S...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Old Sheffield George III Candelabra 4 Piece Suite 18th Century

$3,619 / set

Antique Large Old Sheffield George III Candelabra 4 Piece Suite 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique suite of candleabra comprising a large pair of English Old Sheffield plate silver on copper table candelabra and the matching pair of Old Sheffield plate ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Candelabras

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Copper

Elegant 18th-Century Zebu Engraving – Buffon Dutch Edition, 1769

$330

Elegant 18th-Century Zebu Engraving – Buffon Dutch Edition, 1769

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: zebu engraving Buffon natural history Amsterdam 1769 Jacques de Sève C J Fritsch hand coloured copper engraving 18th century zoology South Asian cattle print antique animal...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Rare Brechites Australis & Chalcopyrite

$1,550

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Rare Brechites Australis & Chalcopyrite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th-century Italian candlestick on chalcopyrite in matrix decorated with Brechites Australis or "Australian Watering Pot" found on the Great Barrier Reef, with coordinating natural ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Adam Style Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

Oil on Copper Painting of a Hawking Scene, Carel Van Falens

$5,259

Oil on Copper Painting of a Hawking Scene, Carel Van Falens

Located in Lymington, GB

This antique painting - executed at the turn of the 18th century - is in fine, unrestored state. Historically re-framed.

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Other Paintings

Materials

Copper

Creation of the World & Genesis Scenes, Mortier Amsterdam, circa 1700

$558 / set

Creation of the World & Genesis Scenes, Mortier Amsterdam, circa 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Creation of the World & Genesis Scenes, Mortier Amsterdam, circa 1700 Description: This striking pair of early 18th-century copper engravings forms part of a larger Genesis ser...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of 18th/19th century Japanese Samurai Abumi (stirrups)

$3,600 / set

Pair of 18th/19th century Japanese Samurai Abumi (stirrups)

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of antique Japanese abumi, dating to the Edo Period (1615-1868) Abumi are stirrups, and were an important part of a samurai armor set. The distinctive curved shape ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke

$6,693

18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Portrait Miniature Attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke (1683 - 1767) A young girl, possibly a relative to Charlote Tilson, Lady Deane (b 1918), half length, her ha...

Category

Antique 1730s English Rococo Paintings

Materials

Gold, Copper, Enamel

Set of Six 18th Century Engravings by Francois Nicholas Martinet

$4,917 / set

Set of Six 18th Century Engravings by Francois Nicholas Martinet

By François Nicolas Martinet

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Set of six 18th Century beautiful hand coloured copper plate engravings from '1770- 1786 Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' Paris Imprimerie Royale by Le Comte de Buffon Georges- Louis ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

George III Gilt-Copper Mounted Mahogany And Morocco Leather Cylinder Bureau

$15,026

George III Gilt-Copper Mounted Mahogany And Morocco Leather Cylinder Bureau

Located in London, GB

A FINE GEORGE III GILT-COPPER MOUNTED MAHOGANY AND MOROCCO LEATHER CYLINDER BUREAU, CIRCA 1780. The interior with a leather-lined pull-out writing surface above five green Morocco l...

Category

Antique 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

18th Century Spanish Fruitwood and Brass “Brasero” Table with Barley Twist Legs

$2,300

18th Century Spanish Fruitwood and Brass “Brasero” Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

Add warmth and character to any interior with this unique and richly decorated antique “Brasero” table. Crafted in Spain circa 1780, the round fruitwood table stands on four elegant ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Gothic Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Cooking Dish, English, Copper, Decorative Tray, Historic, Georgian, 1750

$923Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Cooking Dish, English, Copper, Decorative Tray, Historic, Georgian, 1750

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cooking dish. An English, copper decorative tray, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750. Wonderfully hand-beaten and forged antique dish Displays a desirab...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Aftabeh Caraf from Turkmenistan, 1780, 34cm Tall

$501

Antique Copper Aftabeh Caraf from Turkmenistan, 1780, 34cm Tall

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare antique copper caraf for water or tea, named "aftabeh" from Bokara, in Turkmenistan - Very old, but I perfectly cleaned. Interesting item with a good price. O/5306 -

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Turkmen Other Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

Creation of the World to Abraham Sacrifice, Genesis Engravings, 1700

$786 / set

Creation of the World to Abraham Sacrifice, Genesis Engravings, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Creation of the World to Abraham Sacrifice, Genesis Engravings, 1700 Description: This impressive set of six early-18th-century copper engravings forms part of a larger Genes...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Antique Frieze Sculpture, Silvered Copper, Baroque Style, 1750

$592Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Antique Frieze Sculpture, Silvered Copper, Baroque Style, 1750

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Long Italian antique frieze in silvered copper on wooden base. It is no longer easy to find these ancient friezes: this is very decorative and can be hung anywhere. If under a fabric...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Dutch Baroque Life of Christ, 3 Double-Scene Biblical Engravings, ca 1700

$604 / set

Dutch Baroque Life of Christ, 3 Double-Scene Biblical Engravings, ca 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Baroque Life of Christ, 3 Double-Scene Biblical Engravings, ca 1700 This impressive Dutch Baroque set consists of three early-18th-century copper engravings, each sheet engrav...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Sebastiano ConcaCoronation of the Virgin, oil on copper, circle of Sebastiano Conca, 1700

$3,600Sale Price|28% Off

Coronation of the Virgin, oil on copper, circle of Sebastiano Conca

By Sebastiano Conca

Located in New York, NY

The Coronation of the Virgin. Oil on copper. All of our works are covered by our own guarantee of authenticity which covers the work for its lifetime of ownership with the purchaser...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Pair of Antique 18th Century French Enamel Tea Caddies Circa 1780-1790

$3,900 / set

Pair of Antique 18th Century French Enamel Tea Caddies Circa 1780-1790

Located in London, GB

Pair of 18th century French enamel tea caddies in excellent condition.

Category

Antique 1780s French Tea Caddies

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Hand-Colored Satyrus Statilinus Butterfly Pair by Sepp & Brants, 1905

$729 / set

Antique Hand-Colored Satyrus Statilinus Butterfly Pair by Sepp & Brants, 1905

Located in Langweer, NL

These plates reflect the transition from the great 18th-century copper engraving tradition into early 20th-century scientific illustration while fully preserving artisanal coloring t...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century Spanish Religious Old Master Oil Painting of the Virgin of Sorrows

$5,457

18th Century Spanish Religious Old Master Oil Painting of the Virgin of Sorrows

Located in Nottingham, GB

A finely executed 18th-century Spanish Colonial oil on copper depicting Mater Dolorosa (Our Lady of Sorrows), presented in an impressive ebony tabernacle frame with a gilt inner slip.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique American Large Dovetailed Copper Cauldron Pot Cast Brass Handles

$2,400

Antique American Large Dovetailed Copper Cauldron Pot Cast Brass Handles

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique late 18th, early 19th century American dovetailed copper cauldron or cooking pot features wide base with rounded bottom, tapered to the flared rim, and two forged iron loop h...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper, Brass

Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China

$6,800

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, China. Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold ince...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

White Stork – Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789

$2,507

White Stork – Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789

By J.C. Sepp, Cornelius Nozeman, M. Houttuyn

Located in Langweer, NL

White Stork Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp and Nozeman, 18th Century This elegant hand-colored copper engraving titled 'Ardea Ciconia' presents the white stork (*Ciconia ciconia*)...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Two Antique Rustic Spanish Copper Cooking Pots or Cauldrons

$1,994 / set

Set of Two Antique Rustic Spanish Copper Cooking Pots or Cauldrons

Located in Madrid, ES

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Original Copper Engraved Map of France

$387

Original Copper Engraved Map of France

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'New and Accurate Map of France from the latest improvements'. Original copper engraved map of France. Engraved by T. Bowen, published circa 1771.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Large French Copper Candlestick with Bold Geometric Details

$470

Large French Copper Candlestick with Bold Geometric Details

Located in Middleburg, VA

A superb example of late 18th-century French provincial metalwork! This large copper candlestick exudes sculptural presence and timeworn beauty.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Copper, Tin

18th Century Antique Engraving by Edmé Bouchardon

$911Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Antique Engraving by Edmé Bouchardon

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful 18th century antique copper engraving with gilded wood frame.

Category

Antique 1740s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Three Antique Rustic Spanish Hammered Copper Containers, Pitchers

$2,051

Set of Three Antique Rustic Spanish Hammered Copper Containers, Pitchers

Located in Madrid, ES

These three antique copper containers were hand made in Spain for common household purposes, but with their sculptural forms, rich colors and patina of age they surpass their rough b...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Jars

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Dutch Baroque Passion of Christ, 3 Double-Scene Engravings by Mortier ca 1700

$604 / set

Dutch Baroque Passion of Christ, 3 Double-Scene Engravings by Mortier ca 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Baroque Passion of Christ, 3 Double-Scene Engravings by Mortier ca 1700 This powerful Dutch Baroque set comprises three early-18th-century copper engravings, each sheet contai...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

A Silvered Copper and Wrought Iron Lavabo, Spanish circa 1780

$3,200

A Silvered Copper and Wrought Iron Lavabo, Spanish circa 1780

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A silvered copper and wrought iron Lavabo, Spanish circa 1780 Height: 78.5 cm Diameter: 40 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection acquired in 1960s.395

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Small Japanese copper vase made in the late Edo period / 1750-1868 / Flower vase

$700

Small Japanese copper vase made in the late Edo period / 1750-1868 / Flower vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a copper vase made around the late Edo period. The body is cast. This is a vase for holding flowers to be offered in a tokonoma alcove or in front of a Buddha. The tip is sha...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Scandinavia & Portions of Eastern Europe: 18th Century Hand-Colored Homann Map

$975

Scandinavia & Portions of Eastern Europe: 18th Century Hand-Colored Homann Map

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

An early 18th century hand-colored copper-plate map entitled "Regni Sueciae in omnes suas Subjacentes Provincias accurate divisi Tabula Generalis" by Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Japanese "Magpie and Peony" Two Panel Screen, Edo Period, 18th/19th century

$5,900

Japanese "Magpie and Peony" Two Panel Screen, Edo Period, 18th/19th century

Located in Austin, TX

A sublime Japanese two panel "Magpie and Peony" screen, ink and color on paper, Edo Period, late 18th or early 19th century, circa 1800, Japan. The two panel screen features a wond...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Copper

Pair of Rustic Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jugs with Domed Lids

$1,994 / set

Pair of Rustic Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jugs with Domed Lids

Located in Madrid, ES

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Islamic Pitchers

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Sheffield Foliage Engraved Wine Coolers, Late 18th Century

$15,000 / set

Pair of English Sheffield Foliage Engraved Wine Coolers, Late 18th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Sheffield wine coolers with hand chased foliage motif and the original interior tin liners. Late 18th Century

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver, Copper

Antique Bible Print Set, Genesis & Exodus Scenes, Mortier c.1700

$786 / set

Antique Bible Print Set, Genesis & Exodus Scenes, Mortier c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Bible Print Set, Genesis & Exodus Scenes, Mortier c.1700 This attractive group of six original early-18th-century copper engravings forms part of a larger Genesis and Exodus...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

European Peasant Motif Silverplated on Repousse Copper Vase Late 1800s

$352Sale Price|20% Off

European Peasant Motif Silverplated on Repousse Copper Vase Late 1800s

By Hallmark

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration an European peasant motif silver plated on repousse copper vase , Circa 1800s. Stamped: Hallmark UJEP, H 309 Dimensions: 8.75 H x 5.5 diameter. Please visi...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Dutch Baroque Biblical Engravings, 3 Double-Scene Plates by Pieter Mortier, 1700

$604 / set

Dutch Baroque Biblical Engravings, 3 Double-Scene Plates by Pieter Mortier, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of Three Double-Scene Biblical Engravings, Pieter Mortier, Amsterdam, ca.1700 This finely engraved biblical set consists of three early-18th-century copper engravings, each shee...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique English George III Copper Gooseneck Bird Spout Coffee Tea Kettle 12"

$270

Antique English George III Copper Gooseneck Bird Spout Coffee Tea Kettle 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 18th / early 19th century George III copper tea / water / coffee kettle with right angle gooseneck / bird spout, fixed brass handle with turned ceramic / porcelain grip and mush...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century George III Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

$2,500

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in San Francisco, CA

G. B. Piranesi, in his fifties, was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture. Medium: Etching on laid paper. Year: c...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Drawings

Musical Instruments of the East, Antique Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1776

$307

Musical Instruments of the East, Antique Niebuhr Copper Engraving, 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an original antique copper engraving from 1776, plate XXVI of volume 1 of Carsten Niebuhr's Voyage en Arabie, a wide folding sheet. No title is engraved on it; it is lettered...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

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Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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How did art change in the 18th century?
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In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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Was there glass in the 16th century?
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What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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