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.

18th Century Delft Urn

Pair Large Blue White Urns

Oriental Urns

Hand-Crafted Octagonal Delft Garden Urn, Maker Delft, 1750

$6,221

H 21 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Hand-Crafted Octagonal Delft Garden Urn, Maker Delft, 1750

By Delft

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Large Delft Garden Urn, of octagonal form with mask handles painted in blue with

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Delft

Urns Pair Delft Blue and White, 18th Century, Holland

$3,500 / set

H 11 in Dm 9 in

Urns Pair Delft Blue and White, 18th Century, Holland

Located in New York, NY

Urns pair of delft blue and white 18th century, Holland. A pair of stunning urns made during the

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Urns

Materials

Delft

Large Delft Urn, Glazed Ceramic, Dutch Colonial, Circa 1750

$6,221

H 24 in W 12 in D 10 in

Large Delft Urn, Glazed Ceramic, Dutch Colonial, Circa 1750

By Delft

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Large Delft Urn / Vase , with beast decorated handles, painted in blue with river

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Urns

Materials

Delft

18th Century Polychrome Delft Urn With Lid

$1,200

H 14.75 in W 7 in D 5.75 in

18th Century Polychrome Delft Urn With Lid

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A beautiful polychromed urn with lid. Lots of nice colors.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Urns

Materials

Delft

18th Century Delft Covered Urn

$1,425

H 13.5 in Dm 6.5 in

18th Century Delft Covered Urn

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Dutch Delft pottery covered urn, mid-18th century, a tin glazed earthenware vessel having a

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Clay

Set of Five 18th Century Hand Painted Delft Vases Including 3 Lidded Urns

$3,800 / set

H 14 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Set of Five 18th Century Hand Painted Delft Vases Including 3 Lidded Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of five 19th century Hand painted delft vases including 3 Lidded Urns, also known as a

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Vase Jar Urn Antiques LA CA

$2,300

H 8.5 in Dm 6 in

18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Vase Jar Urn Antiques LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Vase Jar Urn Antiques LA CA. A very fine 18th

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Antique 18th Century European Jars

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Urn

$2,177

H 4.93 in W 4.93 in D 0.24 in

Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Urn

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late 18th century antique Liverpool Delftware tile depicting a classical urn. This is one of

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Recent Sales

Early 18th Century Delft Urns

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in

Early 18th Century Delft Urns

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of delft urns

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Antique 1720s Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century Potpourri Urns

Unavailable

H 3.55 in Dm 9.45 in

18th Century Potpourri Urns

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of faience potpourri vases with overglaze decor and sculpted flowers and leaves.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Blue and White Never Urn

Unavailable

H 9 in Dm 15 in

Blue and White Never Urn

Located in Montecito, CA

Blue and white never urn; central oriental scene; with twisted scroll handles; 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Delft and Faience

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Delftware urns

Unavailable

H 12 in Dm 4 in

Pair of Delftware urns

Located in Santa Monica, CA

beautifully desinged blue and white urns

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Delft and Faience

Pair of 18th Century Delft Urn Vases

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H 7 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Pair of 18th Century Delft Urn Vases

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Matched pair of 18th century Delft baluster-form urns, decorated with intricate blue floral and

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

A pair of large Delft Urns

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H 21 in Dm 12.5 in

A pair of large Delft Urns

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large delft urns in blue and white

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

A Charming Dutch Blue & White Delft Covered Urn

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H 9.25 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

A Charming Dutch Blue & White Delft Covered Urn

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming Dutch tin-glazed blue and white delft covered lobed urn with shell finial; the circular

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Urns

18th Century French Faience Potpourri Urn

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H 10 in Dm 6 in

18th Century French Faience Potpourri Urn

Located in Winter Park, FL

An 18th century French faience potpourri urn with a pierced fitted lid, through which scent may

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Pair of Dutch Faience Urns

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H 13.8 in Dm 8.5 in

Pair of Dutch Faience Urns

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Dutch Faience Urns, 1700's

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Urn with Lid, Dutch 1700s

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H 15 in Dm 7 in

Urn with Lid, Dutch 1700s

Located in New York, NY

Glazed pottery with blue motifs.

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Large Dutch Faience Urn with Lid, 1700s

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H 17 in Dm 8 in

Large Dutch Faience Urn with Lid, 1700s

Located in New York, NY

Large Dutch Faience Urn with Lid 1700s

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Pair Blue and White Delft Mantle Vases Made by De Grieksche A, circa 1703-1722

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H 14.25 in W 6.25 in D 5 in

Pair Blue and White Delft Mantle Vases Made by De Grieksche A, circa 1703-1722

By The "Greek A" Factory 1

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of 18th-century blue and white Delft covered mantle vases hand-painted in shades of cobalt

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Romantic Urns

Materials

Delft

18th Century Delft Porcelain Urn Lamp

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H 35 in Dm 22.25 in

18th Century Delft Porcelain Urn Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive 18th century Delft porcelain urn with extremely high quality, French, 19th

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Antique 18th Century European Table Lamps

Antique 18th Century English Bristol Delftware Pottery Urn or Vase

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H 7.25 in Dm 5.75 in

Antique 18th Century English Bristol Delftware Pottery Urn or Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine 18th century English delftware pottery urn or footed vase. With rich blue and white

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Urns

Materials

Delft

18th Century Italian Faience Urn on Pedestal

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H 16 in W 21 in D 10.88 in

18th Century Italian Faience Urn on Pedestal

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning Italian faience urn is from the 1700s. It has a continuous scene of a mountainous

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Antique 18th Century Italian Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century Large Pair of Delft Blue and White Signed Ginger Jars

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H 18.12 in Dm 9.45 in

18th Century Large Pair of Delft Blue and White Signed Ginger Jars

By Delft

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful pair 18th century Delft blue & white lidded urns are hand crafted, decorated and

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 18th Century Delft Urns, Signed

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H 9 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of 18th Century Delft Urns, Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 18th century delft urns, signed.

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Antique 18th Century Ceramics

18th Century Blue & White Never Urn

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H 9 in Dm 16.75 in

18th Century Blue & White Never Urn

Located in Montecito, CA

18th Century Blue & White Never Faience Urn with oriental scene; twisted scroll handles. Beautiful

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Delft and Faience

18th c. Italian Faience Urn from Savona

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H 9.75 in Dm 12 in

18th c. Italian Faience Urn from Savona

Located in Houston, TX

18th c. Italian faience urn from Savona, a small town in the Liguria region of Italy.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Delft and Faience

Materials

Pottery

18th c. Italian Faience Urn from Savona

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H 9.75 in Dm 12 in

18th c. Italian Faience Urn from Savona

Located in Houston, TX

18th c. Italian faience urn from Savona, a small town in the Liguria region of Italy.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Delft and Faience

Materials

Pottery

18th/19thC BLUE AND WHITE DELFT HEXAGON URN

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H 15 in Dm 8 in

18th/19thC BLUE AND WHITE DELFT HEXAGON URN

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th/19thC BLUE AND WHITE DELFT HEXAGON URN AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE

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Antique 19th Century Vases

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$117,517

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Umran Sink

$1,950 / item

H 16.14 in W 21.65 in D 13.78 in

Umran Sink

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...

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2010s Turkish Stone Sinks

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890

$42,500 / set

H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in

Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...

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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

18th Century Dutch Delft Earthenware Vases Pieter van den Briel’t Fortuyn

$4,187 / set

H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in

18th Century Dutch Delft Earthenware Vases Pieter van den Briel’t Fortuyn

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two 18th century delft earthenware vases signed VB (Pieter van den Briel 't Fortuyn, 1753-1759) In original condition, no restorations as you can see on the photo's. VB mark : Van ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

$5,750

H 37.75 in W 30 in D 15.5 in

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Old MasterFine 17th Century Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil Figures in Classical Landscape

$5,408Sale Price|20% Off

H 23 in W 27 in

Fine 17th Century Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil Figures in Classical Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures in Classical Landscape Dutch School, 17th century unsigned, as is typical of the period oil on canvas, framed inscribed verso to label framed: 23 x 27 inches canvas : 20 x 24...

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Delft Blue and White Fluted Octagonal Jar, JV Duijn, 18th c, Netherlands

$3,650

H 18.25 in W 14.25 in D 12.5 in

Large Delft Blue and White Fluted Octagonal Jar, JV Duijn, 18th c, Netherlands

By Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel

Located in Austin, TX

A large and impressive Dutch Delft jar of octagonal shape with fluted sides, mark for Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel Factory, 1764 - 1773, Delft, Holland, the Netherlands....

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Faience, Pottery, Earthenware, Delft

Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock

$8,400 / set

H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents. One LED E26 base socket. Art Deco inspired design...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Baroque Cassapanca Benches, Italian, Circa 1760, Piedmont

$26,800 / set

H 58 in W 71 in D 14 in

Antique Baroque Cassapanca Benches, Italian, Circa 1760, Piedmont

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique pair of high quality Cassapanca benches with the original finish, decorated with typical Italian Baroque motifs. The Cassapanche were used as storage in a castle in Piedmo...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Set of 13 plates Blue and White 18th Century China

$4,800

H 1.5 in Dm 9 in

Set of 13 plates Blue and White 18th Century China

Located in New York, NY

A set of 13 porcelain plates of excellent quality med in China during the Qing dynasty Qian Long 1736-1795. Richly decorated on both sides.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Belle Époque French Alabaster Vase Garden Ornament

$1,076

H 14.49 in W 9.65 in D 5.91 in

Antique Belle Époque French Alabaster Vase Garden Ornament

Located in Munich, DE

This elegant vase has been carved out of alabaster in the 1880s in France.

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Alabaster

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase

$345

H 10.25 in W 5 in D 5 in

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain vase By Ardalt, Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5"W × 5"D × 10.25"H. Very good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps

$1,760Sale Price / set|37% Off

H 20.5 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps. Lotus, Dragon and Phoenix pattern. 11″ to top of vase. 20.5″ h to shade rest. 5.25″ x 4.5″ base.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Chien Lung Soup Tureen Centerpiece

$1,010

H 7.75 in W 10.75 in D 5.5 in

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Chien Lung Soup Tureen Centerpiece

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Very Fine & Rare Example of an Eighteenth-Century Chinese Porcelain Export Circular Lidded twin handle blue and white Deep Dish Tureen or Centerpiece Bowl of generous proportions a...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean

$18,500

H 53 in W 25 in D 16 in

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Delft Bough Hanging Pot, Earthenware, Baroque Style, Circa 1720

$774

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 5 in

Delft Bough Hanging Pot, Earthenware, Baroque Style, Circa 1720

By Delft

Located in Basildon, GB

Dutch Delft Bough Hanging Pot, early 18th Century or possibly earlier, with a blue-and-white floral design, a perforated top, a flat back, and side holes for hanging.

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Earthenware

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18th Century Delft Urn For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century delft urn for your home. A 18th century delft urn — often made from ceramic, earthenware and faience — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th century delft urn — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A 18th century delft urn is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. The "Greek A" Factory each produced at least one beautiful 18th century delft urn that is worth considering.