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 German Faience

Faience Stein

18th Century Pewter Tankard

18th Century German Faience Polychrome Pewter-Mounted Tankard in Columnar Form

$740Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.25 in Dm 4.25 in

18th Century German Faience Polychrome Pewter-Mounted Tankard in Columnar Form

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This 9.25" faience pewter-mounted tankard from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century is cylindrical in form with a handle mounted in pewter.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Pewter

Manganese Majesty: A Grand Mid-18th Century German Faience Baluster Vase

$4,900

H 18 in Dm 9 in

Manganese Majesty: A Grand Mid-18th Century German Faience Baluster Vase

By Delft

Located in Downingtown, PA

Manganese Majesty: A Grand Mid-18th Century German Faience Baluster Vase This substantial and imposing German faience vase and cover, dating to the mid-18th century, presents a comm...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Georgian Vases

Materials

Delft

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

$12,881

H 3.94 in W 10.44 in D 10.63 in

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg Buchwald, who produced it first in the manufacture of Marieberg, later also in Eckernförd...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Faience Wicker Bowl, Kiel 18th Century

$5,586Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.76 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

Faience Wicker Bowl, Kiel 18th Century

Located in Copenhagen, K

Faience wicker bowl, Kiel 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

German Faience Tankard

$875

H 11.38 in Dm 5.75 in

German Faience Tankard

Located in Essex, MA

Cylindrical with pewter lid. Floral decoration and loop handle.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Delft and Faience

Materials

Pewter

Signed Antique 18th Century German Tin Glazed Fayence Pottery Shaving Bowl

$950

H 2.25 in Dm 8.5 in

Signed Antique 18th Century German Tin Glazed Fayence Pottery Shaving Bowl

By Wallendorf

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Simply a fine antique German Fayence shaving bowl! Date: 18th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

$5,672

H 5.01 in W 5.01 in D 0.36 in

Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Germany Ansbach 18th century A set of 16 blue and white, with manganese tint, tiles with decorations of animals and figures. Very fine painting and much detail in the animals and fi...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Dish Charger Lobed Delft German Blue White Fluted Chinoiserie

$5,468

H 2.37 in Dm 13.39 in

Dish Charger Lobed Delft German Blue White Fluted Chinoiserie

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Decorated with a chinoiserie scene of a man sitting on rocks within a landscape. Surrounded by a triple-circle center and an interlocking arc and trefoil border. The rim with 27 flut...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Faience Jug

$630Sale Price|36% Off

H 8.67 in Dm 4.73 in

18th Century Faience Jug

Located in Copenhagen, K

Beautiful German faience jug from one of the Northern German factories.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Faience

18th-Century Lille Faience Tile Plaques in Camaïeu Bleu Late-18th Century German

$5,000 / set

H 20 in W 10.5 in D 2.75 in

18th-Century Lille Faience Tile Plaques in Camaïeu Bleu Late-18th Century German

Located in Downingtown, PA

Arcadian Dreams: 18th-Century Lille Faience Tile Plaques in Camaïeu Bleu Late-18th Century German, Nurnberg Circa 1770–1790 Each plaque is composed of multiple individual tin-glazed...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Faience

Antique Dutch Delft or German Vase Faience or Delftware Delft Blue, 17/18th C

$242

H 6.3 in Dm 0.04 in

Antique Dutch Delft or German Vase Faience or Delftware Delft Blue, 17/18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very cool 17/18C vase The vase is extremely heavy for a small piece, there seems to be lead insade or something. Additional information: Material: Faience, Delft Type: Vase Region ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Delft

Table Lamp From the Early 18th Century Asian Chino Style Gerhard Wolbeer Berlin

$2,304 / item

H 28.75 in Dm 9.06 in

Table Lamp From the Early 18th Century Asian Chino Style Gerhard Wolbeer Berlin

Located in Hannover, DE

Here's a special chance to bring home a unique, top-quality table lamp from the 18th century. The Gerhart Wolbeer brand, which was based in Berlin way back in the 17th century, was k...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

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.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Faience Enghalskrug, Ansbach Jug, circa 1730

Unavailable

H 13 in Dm 5.75 in

Faience Enghalskrug, Ansbach Jug, circa 1730

Located in London, GB

A blue and white pewter-mounted Enghalskrug or ceramic jug, the body decorated with a design of birds and flowers. The hinged cover is embellished with an acorn knop and inscribed 'K...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Table with Top Made of Faience, 18th Century, German

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 28.55 in D 21.46 in

Table with Top Made of Faience, 18th Century, German

Located in Malmo, SE

Table with top made of faience, 18th century, German, marked with three "C" on top of an "M".

Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Tables

Large Delftware Charger, Probably Frankfurt Delftware

Unavailable

H 2.68 in Dm 15.56 in

Large Delftware Charger, Probably Frankfurt Delftware

Located in Hilversum, NL

Chinoiserie decoration, the centre depicting three figures in a landscape, the border divided into eight panels with scrolling flowers and leaves and scenes of figures in landscapes.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

German faience Dish with portrait of a lady.

Unavailable

German faience Dish with portrait of a lady.

Located in London, GB

German faience Dish with portrait of a lady. Circa 1720.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Decorative Bowls

Frankfurt Faience Ovoid Vase, circa 1710

Unavailable

H 5.83 in Dm 4.38 in

Frankfurt Faience Ovoid Vase, circa 1710

Located in Leeds, GB

A Frankfurt Faience ovoid vase, decorated with Chinese scenes.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Vases

A Faience Lobed Oval Tureen and Cover, by Proskau

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

A Faience Lobed Oval Tureen and Cover, by Proskau

By Proskau

Located in New York, NY

Painted with roses and other flowers and foliage below a polychrome pear finial.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Soup Tureens

17th Century Blue and White German Delft Charger

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H 2.25 in Dm 13.75 in

17th Century Blue and White German Delft Charger

Located in Katonah, NY

A late 17th century Hanau faience (delft) blue and white charger: octagonal, lobed and painted in the Chinese transitional style of the period. It is decorated in cobalt blue with a ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Ming Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th C. German Faience Columns

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H 13 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

18th C. German Faience Columns

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

German faience from early 18th century. Would make a great set of bookends.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Decorative Objects

18th C. German Faience Columns

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H 12.75 in W 4.2 in D 4.2 in

18th C. German Faience Columns

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

German faience columns from early 18th century. Would make a great set of bookends.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Decorative Objects

Antique Delft Blue and White Wine Jug

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H 11.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in

Antique Delft Blue and White Wine Jug

Located in Katonah, NY

A mid-18th century Frankfurt Delft jug. Decorated all around with chinoiserie garden scenes. Geometric designs incorporating broad flat strokes of dashes and leaves decorate the hand...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Pottery

18th Century German Polychrome Enghals Krug Jug

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H 11.75 in W 6 in D 5.75 in

18th Century German Polychrome Enghals Krug Jug

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

18th century German polychrome Enghals Krug Jug.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Pewter

German Faience, Tin-Glazed Earthenware Tankard w/ Bands of Flowers, circa 1760

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H 10 in Dm 7 in

German Faience, Tin-Glazed Earthenware Tankard w/ Bands of Flowers, circa 1760

Located in Downingtown, PA

German Faience (Tin-glazed earthenware) Pewter-mounted Tankard with Bands of Flowers, circa 1760. A cylindrical German tin-glazed earthenware tankard with pewter foot and cover....

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Kellinghusen Faience Bowl

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Dm 12 in

Kellinghusen Faience Bowl

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large faience deep-dish from Kellinghusen, Germany, circa 1760, glazed with floral decoration on a white background.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Serving Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein, circa 1780

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H 8.75 in Dm 4 in

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein, circa 1780

Located in valatie, NY

An 18th century German Pewter Mounted "Humpen Form" Faience Stein circa 1780.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century German Berlin Factory Pewter Mounted Spatterware Faience Stein

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H 9.5 in Dm 5 in

18th Century German Berlin Factory Pewter Mounted Spatterware Faience Stein

Located in valatie, NY

An 18th century German Berlin Factory Pewter Mounted Spatterware Faience "Humpen Form" Stein circa 1750.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Initialed "WM"

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H 9 in Dm 4.75 in

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Initialed "WM"

Located in valatie, NY

An 18th century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Initialed "WM", circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Dated 1794 and Initaled

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H 10.75 in Dm 4.5 in

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Dated 1794 and Initaled

Located in valatie, NY

An 18th century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein dated 1794 with Touchmarks "IDA".

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Faience Jug, late 18th Century

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H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 5.32 in

Faience Jug, late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pear-shaped faience jug with pewter mounting and coin in the lid, showing Pontifex Martinus II in profile to the left. The inscription reads ‘S. Martinus II Pont. Max.’ The wall is p...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Gilt Brass Lamp w/ Antique 18th century Blue and Cream Faience Acanthi Fragment

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H 26 in W 6 in D 4 in

Gilt Brass Lamp w/ Antique 18th century Blue and Cream Faience Acanthi Fragment

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous 18th century and last half of the 20th century; Hamburg, Germany Polychrome faience and gilt brass Approximate size, including shade: 26 (h) x 6 (w) x 4 (d) in.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Polychrome Delft Punch Bowl

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Dm 10 in

Polychrome Delft Punch Bowl

Located in West Chester, PA

Tin-glazed earthenware punch bowl with polychrome floral design. A yellow band with light and dark brown flowers and auburn accents forms a border around the upper edge of the outsid...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century German Faience Tankard

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H 10 in Dm 5 in

18th Century German Faience Tankard

By Augustus John

Located in New York, NY

An 18th century German blue and manganese Faience tankard decorated with a crowned basket of flowers with pewter cover marked on the underside "Aug.

Category

Antique 1740s German Rococo Pitchers

Materials

Faience

German faience Ewer with pewter lid and base

Sold

H 13.5 in D 7 in

German faience Ewer with pewter lid and base

Located in San Francisco, CA

An 18th century blue on blue German faience Ewer with both a decorated pewter lid and base

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Delft and Faience

Materials

Pewter

18th Century German or Dutch Blue and White Tin Glazed Earthenware Lobed Bowl

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H 2 in Dm 14 in L 2 in

18th Century German or Dutch Blue and White Tin Glazed Earthenware Lobed Bowl

Located in Concord, MA

18th century German or Dutch blue and white tin glazed earthenware lobed bowl. With chinoiserie decoration of two figures in a landscape, surrounded by nine panels with alternating f...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Large Early 18th Century German Delft Blue & White Kraak Style Charger

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H 2 in Dm 13.5 in

Large Early 18th Century German Delft Blue & White Kraak Style Charger

Located in London, GB

A large early 18th century German Delft style blue & white Kraak style charger. The softer pale blue glaze suggesting possibly Frankfurt. Very well decorated in Kraak motifs showing ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Delft and Faience

Faience Tankard with Bird

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H 10 in Dm 5.5 in

Faience Tankard with Bird

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Hanoverian tankard dated 1803 with polychrome cartouche with perching bird, surrounded by sponged manganese decoration. Blue banding at top and bottom. Pewter base and hinged lid. An...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Pewter

18th Century Tall Green Lacquered Berlin Faience Chinoiserie Vase, circa 1740

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H 28.75 in Dm 10.63 in

18th Century Tall Green Lacquered Berlin Faience Chinoiserie Vase, circa 1740

Located in London, GB

A rare and impressive Berlin faience vase in excellent condition. The vase is decorated with four panels, two depicting flowers and two with oriental landscapes and courtly figures. ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Chinoiserie Pottery

German Louisbourg Faïence Tea Pot with Flower motif and Apple on the Top, 1800s

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H 9 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in

German Louisbourg Faïence Tea Pot with Flower motif and Apple on the Top, 1800s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This lovely German antique Faience tea pot has a white based with an apple on the top of its lid. It is beautifully decorated with flowers and leaves and other detailed touches. The ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XV Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

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H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

19th Century German Faience Beer Stein With Handle and Lid

Located in Bradenton, FL

Charming cylindrical German lidded faience beer stein with handle. Stein is white glazed faience pottery, with a colorful scene of a running horse in a beautiful pasture. The lid is ...

Category

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century German faience you’re looking for. A 18th century German faience — often made from ceramic, earthenware and faience — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th century German faience — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century German faience, those designed in Rococo, Baroque and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Carl-Harry Stålhane, Delft and Meissen Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful 18th century German faience that is worth considering.

How Much is a 18th Century German Faience?

Prices for a 18th century German faience start at $67 and top out at $31,704 with the average selling for $1,250.

Questions About 18th Century German Faience

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.

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