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18th Century Pistol

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 18th century English flintlock pistols by Ketland and Co. having proof-marked brass
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Antique 18th Century English George III Paperweights

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Walnut

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
$3,900 / set
H 5 in W 15 in D 2 in
Good Pair Of Queen Anne Barrel Silver Mounted Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Pair of silver mounted, walnut handled cannon barrel flintlock pistols by Freeman, London. with
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Antique 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver, Steel

Good Pair Of Queen Anne Barrel Silver Mounted Pistols
Good Pair Of Queen Anne Barrel Silver Mounted Pistols
$6,370 / set
H 3.94 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th
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Antique 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
$31,033 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 16.54 in
Dunhil's 'Tinder Pistol': 20th C. English Oak Wood/Bronzed Brass Table Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in North Miami, FL
bronzed brass Dunhill table lighter neatly evokes an 18th century flintlock pistol in both form and
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper

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Pair of 18th century Italian Pistol Parade Bags
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The circular-form velvet ground backed by leather and applied with gold and silver metal fringe and threads, decoration centering a cuirass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Quilts and Blankets

18th Century Dutch or German Holster Pistol
Located in Salisbury, GB
A fine quality 18th century Dutch or German holster pistol, circa 1770. Converted into
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Antique 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

18th Century Dutch or German Holster Pistol
18th Century Dutch or German Holster Pistol
H 17.33 in W 1.78 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Flintlock Pistols by 'Oger Leblan'
By Oger Leblan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, alongside Utrecht and Amsterdam. Until far into the 18th century one could go for an exclusive firearm at
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Flintlock Pistols by 'Oger Leblan'
Pair of Flintlock Pistols by 'Oger Leblan'
H 7.09 in W 20.67 in D 2.56 in
Set of 12 Early 18th Century Pistol Grip Table Knives
Located in Cornwall, GB
A very rare set of 12 early 18th century table knives. Pistol grip silver hafts with Queen Anne
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Antique Early 1700s English George III Tableware

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Sterling Silver, Steel

Pair of 18th Century Flintlock Gentleman Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of brass-mounted 22 bore gentleman's flintlock holster pistols with two stage barrels signed
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Arms, Armor and Weapons

An 18th Century Flintlock Holster Pistol By Richards
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century flintlock holster pistol with carved and inlaid walnut stock and a two staged
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Antique 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Turkish Flintlock Pistols
Located in Middleburg, VA
These extremely rare early 18th century flintlock pistols showcase extraordinary craftsmanship with
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Antique Early 18th Century Turkish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Goatskin, Walnut

Rare Pair of Early 18TH Century Dutch Holster Flintlock Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine and rare pair of brass mounted flintlock pistols, signed Penterman, Utrecht, on either side
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Spanish Flintlock Pistol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a Spanish flintlock pistol made for the Turkish market.
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish More Furniture and Collectibles

Spanish Flintlock Pistol
Spanish Flintlock Pistol
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Box Lock Pistols
By Bond London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good pair of 18th century boxlock pocket pistols by Bond London. The name engraved in a trophy of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Walnut

Silver Mounted Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb pair of flint lock turn off pistols by Theophilus Richards, Birmingham. The walnut stocks
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Silver

Pair of box lock pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine pair of 18th century box lock pistols with silver wire inlays to the walnut stocks, by
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Historical Memorabilia

A Flintlock Box Lock Pocket Pistol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A late 18th century pocket pistol with hidden trigger and box lock by Lacy and Witton, London
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

A Flintlock Box Lock Pocket Pistol
A Flintlock Box Lock Pocket Pistol
H 2.76 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Italian Miquelet Holster Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of brass and silver mounted 18 bore holster pistols with walnut stocks.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Triple Barrel Boxlock Pistol By Bass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare late 18th century triple barrel boxlock, tap action pocket pistol by Bass, London, with
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Brass

Triple Barrel Boxlock Pistol By Bass
Triple Barrel Boxlock Pistol By Bass
H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Tinder Pistol by Wynter
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An 18th century English tinder pistol by Wynter.  
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Antique 1770s English More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Tinder Pistol by Wynter
Tinder Pistol by Wynter
H 2.75 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Pair Of Cannon Barrel Pocket Pistols By Turvey
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of 18th century 50-bore turn-off cannon barrel pistols by Turvey, London with silver butt
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Antique 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Silver, Steel

Rare Pair of Silver Mounted Queen Anne Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine pair of 18th century silver mounted turn off cannon barrel flintlock pistols by George Reed
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Antique Early 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Silver

A Fine Cased Pair Of Flintlock Pistols By Twigg
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of late 18th century flintlock dueling pistols by Twigg London with well figured walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Steel

A Fine Pair Of Silver Inlaid Brass Barrelled Pistols By Bunney London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good pair of 18th century brass framed cannon barrelled turnoff pistols with fine silver wire
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Silver, Brass

6 rare Georgian Pistol grip Knives, London C.1720, Britannia silver mark.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Set of 6 rare Georgian Pistol grip Knives, London C.1720, Britannia silver mark. Plain pistol grips
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

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Britannia Standard Silver

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Pistol-Handled Urns and Covers
Located in Downingtown, PA
the Chinese first copied towards the end of the 18th century. The pistol handles, moulded relief work
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti ‘Malachite’ Serving Trolley
By Fornasetti
Located in Antwerp, BE
of 18th century pistols and attributes in gold leaf. The trays are marked on the bottom.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Metal, Brass

Percussion Pistol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flint lock pistol. Measures: 8.5 inches H x 14 inches W x 2.2 inches D.
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Antique 18th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Percussion Pistol
Percussion Pistol
H 10.5 in W 15.5 in D 5 in
18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol-Handled Vase and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
the 18th century. The pistol handles, moulded relief work and faux marble, or occasionally faux bois
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Scottish Highland Steel Flintlock Pistols by Macleod
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A fine pair of 18th century Scottish steel flintlock belt pistols by Macleod. These 'Highland
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Antique 18th Century Scottish Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Steel

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Pistol Case with Brass-Mounted as Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th-early 19th antique century pistol case with brass accents. Centre brass ring lifts up as
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Antique Late 18th Century American Side Tables

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Brass

Model of a European 18th Century Flintlock Pistol with Axe Handle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Model of a European 18th century flintlock pistol with Axe handle. A prop, not a working weapon
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Late 20th Century European Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal, Iron

Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols by Harcourt of Ipswich
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of late 18th/ early 19th century flintlock 25-bore dueling pistols with browned octagonal
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Mahogany, Walnut

Late 18th Century New York Blunderbuss Pistol Made by J. Finch
Located in West Chester, PA
Very rare brass barrel blunderbuss pistol signed on top of barrel J. Finch N. York with walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

English Silver Mounted Brass Barrel Pistol
Located in West Chester, PA
18th century English silver mounted pistol with 8" brass barrel marked London. Made by William
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Antique 18th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Pair of English Queen Anne Brass Pistols
Located in West Chester, PA
Wonderful pair of Queen Anne brass cannon barrel pistols made in London and marked Bunney.
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Arms, Armor and Weapons

Pair of 18th Century Brass Pistols by John Twigg
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Pair of 18th century pistols by renowned London gunmaker, John Twigg. Twigg was a master of his
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Two 19th Century Antique 'Arquebusier' Gun Rifle Decorative Lithographs
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
parts, and mechanisms that created 18th-century pistols and rifles. The Encyclopédie provided the
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Antique 19th Century British Picture Frames

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Fabric, Wood

4 Pairs of 18th Century Style Flint Lock Pistols
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These were supposedly made for Williamsburg Museum and are in
nearly new condition. I was told they were not meant to be fired but everything is constructed similar to the ori...
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Brass

Jeweled Turkish Flintlock Pistol
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18th c. Turkish craftsmanship and the earlier use of semi-precious gems in weaponry. For the pistol
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Turkish Antiquities

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Turquoise, Coral, Metal, Silver

Georgian Flintlock Pistol Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool late Georgian charm pendant, modelled as an 18th Century Flintlock pistol. It's crafted from
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

A Pair of 48 Bore Russian Flintlock Officer's Pistols
By Hornschurch A Reval
Located in New York, NY
With octagonal barrels engraved with a decorative band around the muzzles and the breeches, fitted with silver fore-sights. Each engraved with 'Hornschurch a Reval'. The modern town ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Russian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver

German Hunting Hanger with Integrated Flintlock Pistol
Located in Glamis, Angus
A rare and fine example of a German hunting hanger with integrated flintlock pistol. The saw back
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Arms, Armor and Weapons

Fine Pair of Flemish Flintlock Holster Pistols
Located in Glamis, Angus
An extremely fine pair of Flemish flintlock holster pistols. 13" swamped barrels overlaid with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Arms, Armor and Weapons

Cased Pair of Flintlock Officer's Pistols by Sharpe of London
Located in Glamis, Angus
A fine pair of cased flintlock officer's pistols by Sharpe. With finely chequered butts and 9
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Fine Pair Of Silver Mounted Queen Anne Style Pistols
Located in Salisbury, GB
Fine pair of silver mounted Queen Anne style pistols by Nathaniel Trevey of London circa 1720. In
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Iron, Silver

Pair of Segalas Style All Metal Double Barrelled Flintlock Pistols
Located in Glamis, Angus
A fine pair of all metal double barrelled flintlock pistols in the style of Segalas of London
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Coalport "Vineyard" Sauce Tureen, Cover, & Stand, c. 1805
Located in Atlanta, GA
surrounded by gilt vines and borders in a tasteful arrangement. The forms are taken from 18th century Chinese
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Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

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18th century oil sketches for a Baroque interior - a pair
Located in London, GB
A FEAST OF THE GODS WITH VENUS AND BACCHUS Collections: With Appleby Brothers, London, June 1957; Hazlitt, Gooden & Fox, London, 1961; John and Eileen Harris, acquired from the abo...
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Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Elephant and Pagoda Incense Burners
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji era bronze elephant and pagoda incense burners Japanese, Late 19th Century Sculpture: Height 151cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm Base: Height 56cm, width 82...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
$234,192 Sale Price
33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Allegory of Abundance
Located in New York, NY
Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Copper

Vienna Secession Metal Box by Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte, Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Vienna Secession silvered metal box with wooden interior by Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte, Austria By: Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann Material: metal, silver plate, ...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Monumental Amphora Art Nouveau Vase w/Saurian by Eduard Stellmacher & Co.
By Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Chicago, US
Model #2 Eduard Stellmacher and Co, Porzellanfabrik und Kunstkeramische Industriewerke Driven to establish a new company that produced luxury porcelain and ceramic items based on h...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Bone and Bronze Mounted Knight Sculpture with Marble Base by A. Kéléty, France
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco chryselephantine bone and bronze mounted knight sculpture with marble base by Alexandre Kéléty, France By: Alexandre Kéléty Material: bronze, bone, marble, stone, met...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Fields in Jersey"
By Daniel Garber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville Fine Art Gallery is proud to present this piece by Daniel Garber (1880 - 1958). One of the two most important and, so far, the most valuable of the New Hope Sc...
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920s Art Déco Swiss Sterling Silver and Enamel Movado Ermeto Watch/Chronometer
By Movado
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco Swiss sterling silver and enamel Movado Ermeto expandible watch/chronometer By: Movado Material: silver, sterling silver, enamel, metal, glass, crystal Technique: cas...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
$83,468
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 13.39 in
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
By Tiffany Studios, Unique Art Glass Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915. This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the time period after Louis Comfo...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tapestries

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Wool

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
$42,034
H 60.24 in W 90.95 in D 0.4 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
$207,739 Sale Price
40% Off
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
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18th Century Pistol For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century pistol you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, every 18th century pistol was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century pistol, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 18th century pistol bearing Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Bond London, Hornschurch A Reval and Oger Leblan each produced at least one beautiful 18th century pistol that is worth considering.

How Much is a 18th Century Pistol?

A 18th century pistol can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,971, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
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