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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

19th Century Perfume

Cut Glass Perfume Bottles

Gold Scent Bottle

Antique Medicine Or Poison Bottle Wood Travelling Container

Perfume Bottle With Stopper

French Perfume Box

Hand Painted Perfume

Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle

Bottle Cap

19th Century Perfume Travel Set

$575

19th Century Perfume Travel Set

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century complete perfume travel set encased in a beautiful inlaid mahogany box.

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Berlin Porcelain Perfume Burner, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$7,744

Berlin Porcelain Perfume Burner, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th century perfume burner, Napoleon III period, Berlin porcelain, gilt bronze mount, Louis XVI style.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Porcelain Perfume Bottle by Samson, Paris

$820

Late 19th Century Porcelain Perfume Bottle by Samson, Paris

By Samson & Cie

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Late 19th century perfume bottle and opium flacon crafted of porcelain and multicolored enamels, with gilt and chiseled bronze pierced mounts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bottles

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Indian Engraved Copper Perfume Bottle

$750

Antique 19th Century Indian Engraved Copper Perfume Bottle

Located in New York, NY

Antique 19th century Indian copper and mixed metal perfume / rose water bottle with original stopper.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antiquities

Materials

Copper

19th Century Small Porcelain Enameled Scent Perfume Bottles

$768 / set

19th Century Small Porcelain Enameled Scent Perfume Bottles

Located in Delft, NL

19th century small porcelain enameled scent perfume bottles Porcelain enameled bottles with floral decor The setting is not marked.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bottles

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Small Porcelain Enameled Scent Perfume Bottle

$654

19th Century Small Porcelain Enameled Scent Perfume Bottle

Located in Delft, NL

19th century small porcelain enameled scent perfume bottle Porcelain enameled bottle with floral decor and Dutch silver cap The cap is marked with the Dutch Hall mark "sword", (i...

Category

Antique 19th Century Bottles

Materials

Silver

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century

$1,366

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century in ebonised wood, tortoiseshell and gilded metal.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Italian Ceramic Perfume Burner

$790

19th Century Large Italian Ceramic Perfume Burner

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite 19th-century Italian ceramic perfume burner is a remarkable piece that embodies elegance and intricate craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Terracotta

19th Century Small Gold and Porcelain Scent Perfume Bottle

$1,110

19th Century Small Gold and Porcelain Scent Perfume Bottle

Located in Delft, NL

19th century small porcelain scent perfume bottle Porcelain bottle with orange and blue painted decor The closure of the bottle is marked with the Dutch gold Hall mark "oak leaf...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Gold

Pair of 19th Century French Perfume Bottles

$1,250 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Perfume Bottles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handcut crystal with vermeil tops over sterling silver.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Powder, Perfume and Matches

$708 / set

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Powder, Perfume and Matches

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Powder, Perfume and Matches A Glove powderer in sycamore, Glass perfume bottle in turned beech case and a beech vesta with brass hinge and matc...

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

19th Century French Opaline Perfume Bottle Set

$7,500 / set

19th Century French Opaline Perfume Bottle Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare. Dore bronze mounted opaline bottles with hand painted scenes. Bronze-mounted marble stand with ring dish. Very unusual.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bottles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Dutch 19th Century Silver and Crystal Scent or Perfume Bottles

$854 / set

Dutch 19th Century Silver and Crystal Scent or Perfume Bottles

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch 19th century silver and crystal scent or perfume bottles Dutch silver scent perfume bottles, early 19th century with tilt cap and stopper.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Silver

19th Century French Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle

$6,500

19th Century French Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare. On original marble and bronze stand with hand painted scene on stopper. Doré bronze mounted.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bottles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Dutch Boxed Crystal and Gold scent- or perfume bottle

$1,053

19th Century Dutch Boxed Crystal and Gold scent- or perfume bottle

Located in Delft, NL

19th century Dutch boxed crystal and gold scent- or perfume bottle A Dutch boxed golden perfume bottle.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold

19th Century Small Gold and Porcelain Scent Perfume Bottle in Box

$1,281

19th Century Small Gold and Porcelain Scent Perfume Bottle in Box

Located in Delft, NL

19th century small porcelain scent perfume bottle in case Porcelain bottle with white and blue painted union pattern The gold mounting on the bottle is marked with the Dutch gold...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Gold

French Mid-19th Century Boulle Jewelry Box with Mirror and Perfume Bottle.

$2,600

French Mid-19th Century Boulle Jewelry Box with Mirror and Perfume Bottle.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined French Boulle jewelry box from the mid-19th century, exquisitely decorated with intricate brass inlay in the classic arabesque pattern typical of the Napoleon III period.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hand-Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Perfume Set

$1,010 / set

19th Century Hand-Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Perfume Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

These are four hand-painted porcelain bottles with vibrant blue accents and floral decorations, likely from the 19th century. The set includes two larger bottles and two smaller ones...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bottles

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

English Sterling Silver and Crystal Perfume Vanity Bottle, ca. Late 19th Century

$675

English Sterling Silver and Crystal Perfume Vanity Bottle, ca. Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

An antique English sterling and cut‑glass perfume vanity bottle, late Victorian–Edwardian period, by George & Sons, circa late 19th century, England.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Opaline Perfume Flask with Gold

$4,783

Early 19th Century Opaline Perfume Flask with Gold

Located in Paris, FR

Period: First half of the 19th century. Charles X.

Category

Antique 1820s Vanity Items

Materials

Gold

19th Century Polychrome Porcelain and Gilded Bronze French Perfume Burner

$2,163Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Polychrome Porcelain and Gilded Bronze French Perfume Burner

Located in IT

Made in France in the 19th century in Louis XVI style, it’s inspired by the famous porcelain of Sèvres manufacture.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Dutch Crystal and Gold Scent- or Perfume Bottle

$939

19th Century Dutch Crystal and Gold Scent- or Perfume Bottle

Located in Delft, NL

19th century Dutch crystal and gold scent- or perfume bottle A Dutch golden perfume bottle with an octagonal cut crystal upper body tapering round downwards with Biedermeier engra...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold

A French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Caddy, 19th Century

$640Sale Price|20% Off

A French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Caddy, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Caddy, 19th Century Description: Features iridescent mother-of-pearl shells housed within a fire-gilded brass frame.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French 18K Gold Mounted Scent Perfume Bottle, c.1890

$3,397

19th Century French 18K Gold Mounted Scent Perfume Bottle, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-19th Century French 18k gold mounted perfume bottle, lozenge shaped glass body set with a gold collar and hinged lid engraved with engine turning and scrolling foliage.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Dutch 19th Century Crystal and Gold Scent, Perfume Bottle, Ca 1860

$1,993

Dutch 19th Century Crystal and Gold Scent, Perfume Bottle, Ca 1860

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch 19th century crystal and gold scent, perfume bottle, ca 1860 A Dutch scent or perfume bottle with crystal cut shaped body and gold (14 Carat, 585/1000) in the shape of a j...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold

19th Century Dutch Crystal and 14carat Gold Scent or Perfume Bottle

$1,651

19th Century Dutch Crystal and 14carat Gold Scent or Perfume Bottle

Located in Delft, NL

19th century Dutch crystal and 14carat gold scent- or perfume bottle A 14 carat gold scent or perfume bottle with a hinged cap and glass stopper.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold

19th Century Dutch Crystal and 14carat Gold Scent or Perfume Bottle

$1,765

19th Century Dutch Crystal and 14carat Gold Scent or Perfume Bottle

Located in Delft, NL

19th century Dutch crystal and 14carat gold scent- or perfume bottle A 14 carat gold boxed scent or perfume bottle with a hinged cap and glass stopper.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Morphew Abode Late 19Th Century Edwardian Metal & Seashell Perfume Dispenser

$988

Morphew Abode Late 19Th Century Edwardian Metal & Seashell Perfume Dispenser

Located in New York, NY

Morphew Abode Late 19Th Century Edwardian Metal & Seashell Perfume Dispenser

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Rose Carved Walnut Box & Perfume Bottle

$4,765

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Rose Carved Walnut Box & Perfume Bottle

Located in England, GB

Originally intended for use on a vanity or dressing table, this scent casket would have held perfumes or essences. Details: Origin: Black Forest (Swiss/German), made for the French...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Early 19th Century Charles X Opaline perfume bottle with Desvignes Decoration

$1,824

Early 19th Century Charles X Opaline perfume bottle with Desvignes Decoration

By Jean-Baptiste Desvignes

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Conical flask on a high foot in opaline crystal with its flattened stopper. A star-shaped pattern highlighted with small flowers decorates the top of the stopper, and gilt bands unde...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

19th century Gold and cut crystal perfume Flask, Dutch

$2,847

19th century Gold and cut crystal perfume Flask, Dutch

Located in Paris, FR

Bottle of conical shape in faceted crystal and gold frame which opens by a hinge. Inside, the stopper has a bird-shaped grip. Once closed, the stopper forms a "cage" for the latter. ...

Category

Antique 1780s French Vanity Items

Materials

Crystal, Gold

19th Century Dutch Crystal and 14 Carat Gold Scent or Perfume Bottle

$1,765

19th Century Dutch Crystal and 14 Carat Gold Scent or Perfume Bottle

Located in Delft, NL

19th century Dutch crystal and 14 carat gold scent- or perfume bottle A 14 carat gold boxed scent or perfume bottle with a hinged cap and glass stopper.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold

19th Century Pair of Opaline Crystal Perfume Bottle by Jean-Baptiste Desvignes

$6,263 / set

19th Century Pair of Opaline Crystal Perfume Bottle by Jean-Baptiste Desvignes

By Jean-Baptiste Desvignes

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of perfume bottles with their ball-shaped stoppers in “bulle de savon” (soap bubble) Opaline. They are each decorated with a frieze of gold and blue anemones and forget-me-nots....

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Bottles

Materials

Opaline Glass

19th Century English Sterling Silver Top/ Cranberry Cut Glass Perfume Bottle

$800

19th Century English Sterling Silver Top/ Cranberry Cut Glass Perfume Bottle

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Transport yourself to the elegance of the 19th Century with this exquisite English Sterling Silver Covered Top and Cranberry brilliant Cut Glass Perfume Bottle.

Category

Antique 1820s English Edwardian Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Sterling Silver Cover Top/ Cut Glass Perfume Bottle

$860

19th Century English Sterling Silver Cover Top/ Cut Glass Perfume Bottle

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Transport yourself to the elegance of the 19th Century with this exquisite English Sterling Silver Covered Top and brilliant Cut Glass Perfume Bottle.

Category

Antique 1810s English Edwardian Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Victorian Porcelain Perfume Bottle

$240

French Victorian Porcelain Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian white porcelain square perfume bottle (top as is)

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

French Victorian Crystal Perfume Bottle

$475

French Victorian Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian crystal fluted perfume bottle with stopper

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

English Victorian Crystal Perfume Bottle

$270

English Victorian Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian tall and narrow 10 sided crystal perfume bottle with silver top.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Flowering Vine Venetian Glass Perfume

$985

Flowering Vine Venetian Glass Perfume

Located in New Orleans, LA

Delicate flowers in whites and oranges sit against a green ground in this beautiful Venetian glass perfume bottle. Late 19th century 3/4" diameter x 2 5/8" high

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bottles

Materials

Glass

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

$5,960Sale Price|20% Off

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze Presenting a remarkable fusion of artistry and opulence, the perfumer Baccarat's green opaline glass perfume box exudes e...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Perfume Holder Figures Jacob Petit Manufactory

$3,462Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Perfume Holder Figures Jacob Petit Manufactory

By Jacob Petit

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of perfume holder figures was produced in the mid-19th century by the well-known Parisian ceramist Jacob Petit (Paris 1796-1868).

Category

Antique 1850s French Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Victorian Floral Porcelain Perfume Atomizer

$320

French Victorian Floral Porcelain Perfume Atomizer

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian white porcelain decorated perfume atomizer

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Important French 19th C Sterling Silver Boin taburet Paris Cologne Perfume

$2,100Sale Price|40% Off

Important French 19th C Sterling Silver Boin taburet Paris Cologne Perfume

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Large Estate 19th Century Paris French Boin taburet Sterling Silver Perfume / Cologne Bottle.

Category

Antique 19th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Victorian Floral Porcelain Perfume Bottle

$450

French Victorian Floral Porcelain Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian blue and white porcelain perfume bottle with stopper

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

19th Century Dutch crystal and gold perfume bottle by H.A.M. van Tongeren, 1870s

$1,195

19th Century Dutch crystal and gold perfume bottle by H.A.M. van Tongeren, 1870s

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Dutch crystal and gold perfume bottle by H.A.M. van Tongeren, 1870s A 19th Century Dutch perfume bottle with golden hinged cap with stopper.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold

French Victorian Floral Porcelain Perfume Atomizer

$320

French Victorian Floral Porcelain Perfume Atomizer

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian blue and gilt trimmed porcelain perfume atomizer with floral design

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

French Victorian Cut Crystal Perfume Bottles

$390 / item

French Victorian Cut Crystal Perfume Bottles

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian cut crystal bulbous shaped perfume bottles (2-PRICED EACH)

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

French Victorian Green Opaline Perfume Bottle

$300

French Victorian Green Opaline Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian white opaline perfume bottles with ruby stopper (as is)

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Opal

French Victorian Baccarat Crystal Perfume Bottle

$350

French Victorian Baccarat Crystal Perfume Bottle

By Baccarat

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian clear Baccarat crystal perfume bottle with swirl design and stopper

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

French Victorian Floral Porcelain Perfume Bottle

$450

French Victorian Floral Porcelain Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian white porcelain perfume bottle with gold trim and floral decoration

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Gold

French Victorian Cranberry Crystal Perfume Bottle

$475

French Victorian Cranberry Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian cranberry colored etched crystal perfume bottle with rounded stopper

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

French Victorian Red Crystal Perfume Bottle

$600

French Victorian Red Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian ruby colored crystal square perfume bottle with gilt decoration

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Crystal and Silver Perfume Bottle

$795

Crystal and Silver Perfume Bottle

Located in New York, NY

Antique heavy-weight cut crystal perfume bottle with embossed sterling silver top. Bottle body uniquely and deeply cut with rare scalloped edge top. Heavy glass stopper crowned with ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Green Glass Perfume Bottle, Late 19th to Early 20th C

$760

Art Nouveau Green Glass Perfume Bottle, Late 19th to Early 20th C

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

A refined example of late 19th to early 20th-century vanity art, this decorative perfume bottle features a deep emerald green glass body with a narrow neck and fitted glass stopper.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Silver Leaf

French Victorian Ruby Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

$525

French Victorian Ruby Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian ruby colored cut crystal perfume bottle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Antique Austro Hungarian Silver Enamel Perfume Pomander Chatelaine Pin 19th cent

$5,250

Antique Austro Hungarian Silver Enamel Perfume Pomander Chatelaine Pin 19th cent

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

An exquisite and rare antique from the Renaissance Revival period, this Austro-Hungarian gilt silver and enamel pomander chatelaine pin is a true collector’s treasure. Meticulously h...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

French Victorian Cranberry Baccarat Crystal Perfume Atomizer

$320

French Victorian Cranberry Baccarat Crystal Perfume Atomizer

By Baccarat

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian cranberry colored Baccarat crystal perfume atomizer with swirl design and pewter top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

English Victorian Perfume Bottles in Leather Case

$1,250

English Victorian Perfume Bottles in Leather Case

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 5 English Victorian crystal perfume bottles with silver tops in brown leather case.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Victorian Horn Travel Perfume Boxes

$975 / set

Pair of Victorian Horn Travel Perfume Boxes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely pair of Victorian horn perfume travel containers descended through a prominent New England Family. These two have pretty graining and are in generally good condition. The fi...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Horn

French Victorian Cranberry Baccarat Crystal Perfume Bottles

$475 / item

French Victorian Cranberry Baccarat Crystal Perfume Bottles

By Baccarat

Located in Queens, NY

2 French Victorian cranberry colored Baccarat crystal perfume bottles with swirl design and stopper (2-PRICED EACH) (1 has a small chip on edge of top rim)

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

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Antique Bohemian Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 7.88 in Dm 3.55 in

Antique Bohemian Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique Bohemian overlay glass perfume bottle with stopper Cut Clear Glass With Pink Opaline Overlay Decorated all around with gilding decorations Bohemia, 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Bohemian Overlay Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 5.12 in Dm 2.96 in

Antique Bohemian Overlay Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique Bohemian Opaline glass perfume bottle White Opaline Alabaster Glass with Red Overlay Beautifully Cut and Decorated with Gilding Highlights Bohemia, 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Beautiful 19th Century Ornate Perfume Bottle

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 1.58 in D 3.94 in

Beautiful 19th Century Ornate Perfume Bottle

Located in London, GB

With semi-precious stone and gold casing.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bottles

Materials

Glass

Antique Bohemian Amber Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 4.93 in Dm 4.34 in

Antique Bohemian Amber Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique scent bottle, with stopper, very rare clear and Amber colored crystal glass deeply hand-cut in six-star shape underneath the brilliantly cut base at the bottom shows the Qu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Bohemian Opaline Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 7.49 in Dm 3.35 in

Antique Bohemian Opaline Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique Opaline Perfume Bottle, Flacon with Stopper Blue opaline Glass with gilt enamel decoration Bohemia, 19th century, Napoleon III period

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique Bohemian Opaline Enamelled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 5.12 in Dm 3.35 in

Antique Bohemian Opaline Enamelled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique Bohemian Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle and Stopper From the Biedermeier Era Green Uranium Opaline Alabaster Glass Beautifully Cut and Decorated with Colorful Enamel Hand-Pai...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Enamel

Antique French Opaline Enamelled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6.7 in Dm 2.76 in

Antique French Opaline Enamelled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique Opaline Perfume Bottle, Flacon with Stopper Blue opaline glass with colourful enamel decoration and gilding highlights France, 19th century, Napoleon III period

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique Green Opaline Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 9.85 in Dm 2.76 in

Antique Green Opaline Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

High quality perfume bottle and stopper in uranium green opaline glass with gilded enamel decoration the circular body features colorful hand painted leaves and roses and gilding ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique Bohemian Amber Engraved Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6.3 in Dm 3.75 in

Antique Bohemian Amber Engraved Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique scent bottle, with stopper, very rare Amber colored crystal glass finely engraved all around with natural scene of leaves and flowers the brilliantly cut base at the bottom...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Moser Glass Perfume Bottle, Decanter, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 8.86 in Dm 3.94 in

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Moser Glass Perfume Bottle, Decanter, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Decorated Gilding Highlights Bohemia, 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bohemian Cobalt Blue Cut-Glass Perfume Bottle, Decanter, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6.7 in Dm 2.96 in

Antique Bohemian Cobalt Blue Cut-Glass Perfume Bottle, Decanter, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Brilliant Cobalt Blue Cut-Glass Decanter, Perfume Bottle from the Highest Quality Bohemian Glass Manufacture of the 19th Century The body cut in multiple side panels and profusely D...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair Antique Bohemian Ruby Enameled Glass Perfume Bottles, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 8.67 in Dm 3.15 in

Pair Antique Bohemian Ruby Enameled Glass Perfume Bottles, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Bohemian blown glass perfume bottles and stoppers in ruby red color decorated with gilded enamelled decoration opaque glass overlay hand-painted with colorful fruit Bohemia, 19th ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 7.49 in Dm 3.94 in

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Bohemia, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bottles

Materials

Glass

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 7.29 in Dm 3.55 in

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

This antique perfume bottle (flacon), crafted from ruby red blown glass, is a fine example of 19th-century Bohemian glasswork.

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Antique Bohemian Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 2.96 in

Antique Bohemian Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

A stunning cobalt blue crystal piece from the renowned Bohemian glass manufacture of the 19th century. The body is skillfully cut into 8 side panels and enameled with intricate flowe...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Glass

Materials

Crystal

ANTIQUE PAIR OF BOHEMIAN CRANBERRY GLASS ENAMELLED PERFUME BOTTLES, 19th CENTURY

Unavailable

H 9.45 in Dm 4.93 in

ANTIQUE PAIR OF BOHEMIAN CRANBERRY GLASS ENAMELLED PERFUME BOTTLES, 19th CENTURY

Located in Rostock, MV

Brilliant pair of Crystal Decanters from the Highest Quality Bohemian glass manufacture of the 19th century. The body cut in multiple side panels and profusely Decorated with bouque...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Enamel

Antique Blue Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, Charles X, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 4.14 in Dm 3.94 in

Antique Blue Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, Charles X, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

High quality perfume bottle and stopper in blue opaline glass with gold enamel decoration beautifully shaped circular body features gilding highlights and a continuous line hand-pai...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique Bohemian Cranberry Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 8.47 in Dm 3.75 in

Antique Bohemian Cranberry Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

In museum-quality condition, this perfume bottle stands as a remarkable example of world-famous Bohemian glass from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bohemian Overlay Gilded Galss Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 9.26 in Dm 3.94 in

Antique Bohemian Overlay Gilded Galss Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

This antique large perfume bottle, with its stopper, is a beautiful example of 19th-century Bohemian overlay glass.

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Perfume burner

Unavailable

H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in

Perfume burner

Located in Paris, FR

An ormolu-mounted chinese style porcelain burn perfume . Last quarter 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century "Famille Rose" Porcelain Perfume Bottle with Silver Stopper

Unavailable

H 3.15 in Dm 0.91 in

19th Century "Famille Rose" Porcelain Perfume Bottle with Silver Stopper

Located in Werkendam, NL

19th century "Famille Rose" porcelain perfume bottle with silver stopper.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Silver

Antique Pink Opaline Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 5.32 in Dm 2.37 in

Antique Pink Opaline Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

High-Quality Two-Colored Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle with Gilded Enamel Decoration – France, 19th Century This exquisite perfume bottle and stopper are crafted from two-colored opa...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 9.26 in Dm 3.35 in

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

This rare ruby red perfume bottle, crafted from high-quality Bohemian cut glass, is a remarkable example of 19th-century Bohemian glass artistry.

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Crystal

Mid-19th Century Russian Imperial Porcelain Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Unavailable

H 12.21 in Dm 4.73 in

Mid-19th Century Russian Imperial Porcelain Perfume Bottle with Stopper

By Imperial Porcelain Factory

Located in London, GB

Dated to mid-19th century, and measures 31 cm high x 12 cm wide, the base is 9 x 9 cm.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 8.67 in Dm 2.96 in

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

This rare ruby red perfume bottle, crafted from high-quality Bohemian cut glass, is a remarkable example of 19th-century Bohemian glass artistry.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bohemian Biedermeier Overlay Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 8.67 in Dm 3.94 in

Antique Bohemian Biedermeier Overlay Enameled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

The beautifully cut and gilded rim adds to its overall refinement. This perfume bottle is a stunning example of Bohemian glasswork from the mid-19th century, illustrating the artist...

Category

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Glass

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Uranium Glass

Very Big Qadjar Incense Perfume Burner, Persia, Mid-19th Century

Unavailable

H 48.43 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in

Very Big Qadjar Incense Perfume Burner, Persia, Mid-19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Qadjar art, Persia, middle of the 19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Islamic Candle Lamps

Materials

Copper

Antique Bohemian Cranberry Crystal Glass Perfume Bottle by Moser, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 8.27 in Dm 3.15 in

Antique Bohemian Cranberry Crystal Glass Perfume Bottle by Moser, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

This antique Bohemian cranberry glass perfume bottle, attributed to the renowned Moser glassworks, dates to the mid-19th century, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Crystal

Chinoiserie Pair of French 19th Century Porcelain Perfume Bottles

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 3.75 in D 3.94 in

Chinoiserie Pair of French 19th Century Porcelain Perfume Bottles

Located in Sydney, AU

Chinoiserie pair of French 19th century porcelain perfume bottles, the heads are the stoppers, signed under the glaze.

Category

Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle

By Baccarat

Located in Pasadena, CA

A fine quality 19th C. French Baccarat engraved crystal mounted bronze perfume bottle. H: 7-1/2” D: 3” Baccarat Crystal (pronounced [baka?a]) is a French manufacturer of fin...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 8.27 in Dm 3.94 in

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

This exceptional 19th-century Bohemian ruby red cut glass perfume bottle, complete with its matching stopper, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 7.88 in Dm 3.94 in

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Exceptional Bohemian Ruby Cased Cut Clear Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper – 19th Century This exceptional perfume bottle (flacon) and matching stopper are crafted from Bohemian ru...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Glass

Materials

Crystal

19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle

Unavailable

H 8.75 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle

By Baccarat

Located in Pasadena, CA

Magnificent 19th C. French Baccarat engraved crystal mounted bronze perfume bottle. H: 8-3/4” D: 3-1/4” Baccarat Crystal (pronounced [baka?a]) is a French manufacturer of ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Bohemian Cobalt Blue Cut-Glass Perfume Bottle, Decanter, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 5.52 in Dm 2.76 in

Antique Bohemian Cobalt Blue Cut-Glass Perfume Bottle, Decanter, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Cobalt blue crystal from the Bohemian glass manufacture of the 19th century the body cut in 10 side panels and profusely enamelled with flowers and scroll work, further enamelling o...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Enamel

Antique Bohemian Enameled Galss Perfume Bottle by Moser, 19th Century Crystal

Unavailable

H 5.52 in Dm 2.96 in

Antique Bohemian Enameled Galss Perfume Bottle by Moser, 19th Century Crystal

Located in Rostock, MV

A rare and artistic example of 19th-century Bohemian glass, dating to around 1840.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bohemian Overlay Ruby Red Enamelled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 7.09 in Dm 3.15 in

Antique Bohemian Overlay Ruby Red Enamelled Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Exceptional perfume bottle (flacon) and stopper in clear crystal glass and ruby red overlay the body has been cut in 6 side panels and hand-painted all around with various scenes in...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Bottles

Materials

Enamel

Antique French Cobalt Blue Gilded Crystal Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in

Antique French Cobalt Blue Gilded Crystal Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique perfume bottle with metal lid and glass stopper in cobalt blue crystal glass rectangular body with gilded borders and hand-painted gilding decorations on top of the bottle ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bottles

Materials

Metal

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Perfume Bottle with Base Metal Mount

Unavailable

H 3.15 in Dm 0.91 in

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Perfume Bottle with Base Metal Mount

Located in Werkendam, NL

19th Century Meissen Porcelain perfume bottle with base metal mount.

Category

Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Bottles

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Perfume or Incense Burners

Unavailable

H 16 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

Pair of Antique 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Perfume or Incense Burners

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

The more affluent households used perfume and incense to make these conditions. Presented here is a pair of perfume dispensers, quite rare, that were used in a prominent home to add ...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XV More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

RARE Antique Bohemian Ruby Glass Double Perfume Bottle, Flacon, Decanter 19th C

Unavailable

H 7.88 in Dm 4.34 in

RARE Antique Bohemian Ruby Glass Double Perfume Bottle, Flacon, Decanter 19th C

Located in Rostock, MV

This is a Rare Perfume Bottle Comprising of a Perfume Bottle with a Smaller Perfume Bottle as a Stopper. Bottle is Decorated with Hand Painted Enamelling and Composite Gold. Bohemi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Enamel

Austrian Empire Perfume Burner

Unavailable

H 6.25 in

Austrian Empire Perfume Burner

Located in Midlothian, VA

Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Ormolu and Mother of Pearl Perfume Burner

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Perfume Bottle

Unavailable

H 5 in Dm 4 in

Victorian Perfume Bottle

Located in Mississauga, ON

An English cut-glass perfume bottle with silver repousse lid and original stopper. Victorian silver marks.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Bohemian Milky White Enamelled Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th C

Unavailable

H 8.67 in Dm 5.12 in

Antique Bohemian Milky White Enamelled Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle, 19th C

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique Bohemian opaline glass perfume bottle with crystal stopper from the Biedermeier era milky white opaline alabaster glass with cut to clear crystal stopper the circular body ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Bottles

Materials

Enamel

Perfume Burner in the Neoclassical Style

Unavailable

H 35.44 in Dm 27.56 in

Perfume Burner in the Neoclassical Style

Located in Paris, FR

Perfume burner shaped Athenian decorated with masks, snakes, and muzzles of chimeras based on three claw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19thC. Sterling top & crystal perfume bottle

Unavailable

H 5.25 in Dm 4 in

19thC. Sterling top & crystal perfume bottle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Lovely cutted crystal perfume bottle complete

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large French Antique Crystal Bamboo Swirl Perfume Bottle By Baccarat

Unavailable

H 8.27 in Dm 3.15 in

Large French Antique Crystal Bamboo Swirl Perfume Bottle By Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

Large crystal Baccarat perfume bottle, swirled Bamboo pattern. The colour turning from amber to cranberry on top. Original lid. Very clean without any milky deposit. Height: 21.00...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Glass

Materials

Crystal

Grand Tour Palais Royal Blue Opaline Perfume

Unavailable

H 8.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Grand Tour Palais Royal Blue Opaline Perfume

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Rare fine blue opaline and gilt brassl mounted perfume on marble base. Grand tour monuments in miniature on each side of the bottle.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Magnificent Gilded Brass Art Nouveau Perfume Bottles-Apollo

Unavailable

Magnificent Gilded Brass Art Nouveau Perfume Bottles-Apollo

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a magnificent pair of Art Nouveau gilded brass perfume bottles created by the Apollo Studios in New York somewhere between 1901 to 1922. Each perfume bottle measures 8 1/2" i...

Category

Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Accessories

Antique Sterling Crystal 9 Perfume Bottles-Featuring Rare Wm. Devenport, 1905

Unavailable

H 4.75 in Dm 3.25 in

Antique Sterling Crystal 9 Perfume Bottles-Featuring Rare Wm. Devenport, 1905

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An very important collection of nine (9) antique circa 1839 to 1902 to vintage sterling silver and cut crystal perfume bottle and vanity jars. The collection features a perfume bottl...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rare, Signed Thomas Webb & Sons Swan's Head Perfume Bottle

Unavailable

H 2.9 in W 9.2 in D 1.5 in

Rare, Signed Thomas Webb & Sons Swan's Head Perfume Bottle

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in New York, NY

A rare signed Thomas Webb & Sons red and white cameo glass swan's head perfume bottle with hallmarked silver cover, impressed "Webb" on beak

Category

Antique 19th Century British Glass

Materials

Silver

Large Brûle Perfume Bronze, Gilded, Three-Sided Grooved Base

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in

Large Brûle Perfume Bronze, Gilded, Three-Sided Grooved Base

By Brûle

Located in Vilnius, LT

Slightly domed lid with pine knob. France. 19th century Dimensions: 47.5 cm x 26 cm. Period: 19th century/ 1840-1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Vases

Materials

Bronze

Old Paris Perfume Bottle Decorated with Hand Painted Chinoiserie Decorations

Unavailable

H 6.7 in Dm 3.15 in

Old Paris Perfume Bottle Decorated with Hand Painted Chinoiserie Decorations

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Rare Old Paris perfume bottle decorated with hand painted chinoiserie decorations France, circa 1850. The lid is like the hat of an Old Chinese mandarin man. Good condition. Onl...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Silver and Crystal Victorian Perfume Bottles

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

Pair of Silver and Crystal Victorian Perfume Bottles

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in London, GB

A pair of impressive and large scent bottles with cut-glass bodies and sterling silver mounts. The silver is a lattice design with flowers and scrolls, with a classical scene on each...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bottles

Materials

Silver

Stunning Rare Four Bottle French Opaline Palais Royal Perfume Set

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Stunning Rare Four Bottle French Opaline Palais Royal Perfume Set

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Grand tour monuments in miniature decorate the four lids and center jewel tazza all mounted in gilt bronze and brass on a marble center platform. The four perfumes and tazza are in ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

F. Millot, "Héliotrope", an Art Nouveau Molded Glass Perfume Bottle

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 1.46 in D 1.46 in

F. Millot, "Héliotrope", an Art Nouveau Molded Glass Perfume Bottle

By F. Millot

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

F. Millot "Héliotrope" An Art Nouveau molded glass perfume bottle. With its original stopper and label.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Glass

Beautiful Rare Old Paris Porcelain Set of 2 Perfume Bottles France, ca 1880

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Beautiful Rare Old Paris Porcelain Set of 2 Perfume Bottles France, ca 1880

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

Beautiful set of 2 rare antique Old Paris Porcelain perfume bottles In the form of a square cushion. hand painted with a garland of flowers and decorated with gold decorations. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 1800 Ladies Perfume, Makeup and Jewelry Table with Inlaid Mother of Pearl

Unavailable

H 46 in W 21.5 in D 6.5 in

Early 1800 Ladies Perfume, Makeup and Jewelry Table with Inlaid Mother of Pearl

Located in Lakewood, NJ

This Incredibly Rare 1800 Ladies Perfume and Makeup Table with Inlaid Amber Stone Design is breathtaking in its quality and rarity. The craftsmanship is obvious from every angle. Ind...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Early Victorian Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Antique Square Base Crystal Bamboo Swirl Perfume Bottles by Baccarat

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in

Antique Square Base Crystal Bamboo Swirl Perfume Bottles by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

Pair of French antique square base crystal Baccarat perfume bottles in a swirled bamboo pattern. Measures: Height 18.00 cm approximate Depth 6.50 cm Width 6.50 cm.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Glass

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 19th Century Perfume Bottles

Sold

H 17.33 in Dm 6.3 in

Pair of 19th Century Perfume Bottles

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large pair of 19th century perfume bottles.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass

19th Century Perfume Bottle

Sold

H 6.5 in Dm 2 in

19th Century Perfume Bottle

By Clichy

Located in Katonah, NY

A delicate 19th century colored glass scent bottle and stopper with blue and white swirls.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

English Oak Liquor Bottle Traveling Case, Circa 1780

$8,500

H 11 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in

English Oak Liquor Bottle Traveling Case, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English oak liquor traveling case with fitted interior consisting of original stenciled gilt bottles and glasses with stoppers, iron carrying side handles, mounts and original iron l...

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Barware

Materials

Wrought Iron

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

$2,847

H 5.2 in W 8.7 in D 5.7 in

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Copper and Brass Military Powder Flask

$592Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.06 in W 3.15 in D 1.19 in

19th Century French Copper and Brass Military Powder Flask

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very original 19th century French copper and brass military powder flask patented by Boche in Paris (signature on the plug and also on the base). The top of the plug is made with h...

Category

Antique 1890s French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique French Porcelain Centerpiece or Bowl

$5,950

H 15 in W 15 in D 15 in

Antique French Porcelain Centerpiece or Bowl

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty 19th century French porcelain centerpiece decorated in blue, white and gold, having an extravagant composition with cherubs and mythological cats joined by a brass chain around...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

English Porcelain Pate-Sur-Pate Vase, Mintons, circa 1900

$7,000

H 14 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

English Porcelain Pate-Sur-Pate Vase, Mintons, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

With dragon head and ringed handles flanking a band of Chinese archaic masks motifs. Impressed Minton, signed Frederick Rhead (1856-1933).

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

A French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Urn

$12,850Sale Price|31% Off

H 34.75 in W 14.5 in D 12.5 in

A French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Urn

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Covered Urn, the 360 degree painted urn centered with an 18th century scene of a young Princess...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Centerpiece

$15,200

H 14.5 in W 18.25 in D 12.25 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Centerpiece

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI St. ormolu and Sevres porcelain centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by an elegant ormolu base with fine foliate feet...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Centerpiece

$9,800

H 14 in W 18 in D 13.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain and ormolu centerpiece. The oblong shaped centerpiece is raised by a square ormolu base with arched si...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

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Ormolu

Beaux Arts Faux Livres Bar Tantalus Set with Decanters

$650

H 9 in W 12 in D 9 in

Beaux Arts Faux Livres Bar Tantalus Set with Decanters

Located in Miami, FL

A mid century faux livres bar tantalus set. 2 glass decanters and 5 cups. M

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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Barware

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Glass

Antique English Brass-Mounted Rosewood Complete Apothecary Case, Circa 1880.

$4,900

H 8 in W 10.5 in D 7 in

Antique English Brass-Mounted Rosewood Complete Apothecary Case, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare complete antique English London-made apothecary case, circa 1880. Rosewood with Brass Mounts.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Stunning Little Antique Box with Decorated and Gilt Perfume Bottles Napoleon III

$1,081

H 3.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Stunning Little Antique Box with Decorated and Gilt Perfume Bottles Napoleon III

Located in Lisse, NL

If you are looking for the perfect gift for a lady. . .look no further. This magnificent, 19th century box is made of beautiful and mint condition boxwood and it comes with the orig...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

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Crystal

19th Century Indian Bidri Metal Hookah Base

$1,906

H 9.06 in Dm 8.67 in

19th Century Indian Bidri Metal Hookah Base

Located in London, GB

This fascinating piece dates from the 19th century in India, where it was used as a water base for a hookah, or shisha pipe. In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is no...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Metalwork

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Metal

Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Miniature Flower Encrusted Perfume Bottle

$695

H 2.63 in Dm 2 in

Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Miniature Flower Encrusted Perfume Bottle

By Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique miniature Dresden porcelain perfume bottle. By Thieme Potschappel. Decorated throughout with encrusted porcelain flowers and painted scenes. One side of the bott...

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20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Very Fine Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase

$12,750

H 35 in W 20 in D 14 in

Very Fine Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase Covered top with an acorn style finial, above a long decorated spiral neck with raised gilt designs, the body s...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Sèvres Porcelain Covered Decorative Potpourri / Urn

$5,600

H 14 in W 15 in D 10 in

19th Century French Sèvres Porcelain Covered Decorative Potpourri / Urn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

French Sèvres turquoise-ground porcelain two-handled footed covered decorative urn / potpourri , dating to the mid 19th century. Executed in a refined classical form, the piece featu...

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Urns

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Bronze

Antique Coalport Chinese Revival Famille Rose Porcelain Moonflask Vase

$3,403

H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Antique Coalport Chinese Revival Famille Rose Porcelain Moonflask Vase

Located in Nottingham, GB

Painted across a rich rose-pink ground, this circular flattened moonflask features intricate polychrome enamels inspired by eighteenth-century Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain. A centr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes

$660,373 / set

H 38.39 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in

Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...

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Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Other

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

$895

H 28 in W 15 in D 13 in

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

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20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest Lacquered in Pink & Gold circa 1955

$7,000

H 31.5 in W 38 in D 20 in

Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest Lacquered in Pink & Gold circa 1955

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This chic three drawer España bunching chest by Dorothy Draper is without a doubt the most iconic piece of 20th century Hollywood Regency furniture. Sexy. Elegant. Whimsical. As popu...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Oil on Canvas "Bullfighting" by Jose Gonzalez De La Pena (1887-1961)

$4,850

H 34 in W 40 in D 2 in

Oil on Canvas "Bullfighting" by Jose Gonzalez De La Pena (1887-1961)

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Early 20th Century oil painting on canvas titled "Bullfighting" by Jose Gonzalez De La Pena. Framed measurement 40 wide by 34 high, in original gilt and ebonized frame. José de l...

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20th Century Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Hand-Crafted Antique Glass Dome Display with Jungle Nymphs, Indonesia

$1,822

H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in

Hand-Crafted Antique Glass Dome Display with Jungle Nymphs, Indonesia

Located in Munich, DE

The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden base. These have been found, captured,...

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20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock

$7,488

H 7.09 in W 3.75 in D 3.35 in

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock French, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 18cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm The carriage clock is of rectangular form an...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces

$6,500

H 13 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.

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Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

$1,188Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

$2,723Sale Price|20% Off

H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Leicester, GB

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Vanities

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Mahogany, Walnut

Agresti Il Cofanetto Jewelry Box

$1,680 / item

H 5.52 in W 12.68 in D 10.67 in

Agresti Il Cofanetto Jewelry Box

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Lockable jewelry box with removable tray, lined for earrings, rings, necklaces. Available in polished ebony, polished red burl wood or white bird’s-eye maple polished.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

$1,500

H 14.56 in W 9.84 in D 9.84 in

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

Located in Miami, FL

Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910 Spectacular jardinière or centerpiece with relief flowers and leaves on the two sides

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree

$15,500Sale Price|50% Off

H 37.5 in W 35 in D 22 in

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree

By Maple & Co.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman dressing desk. Aristocratic Pedigree. Outstanding example of a rare mechanical piece of furniture of museum quality. The luxurious polish...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Vanities

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Mahogany

20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Settee With Down Cushion

$3,506

H 41 in W 51.5 in D 29 in

19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Settee With Down Cushion

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is such a lovely piece! It is a 19th century French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee in vintage upholstery. The frame shows some non-offensive chippiness. The upholstery i...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

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Upholstery, Giltwood, Down

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

$574,500

H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces

$21,524 / set

H 1.97 in Dm 11.82 in

19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

An extensive Meissen porcelain dinner service, from the 1860s. The set features hand-painted "Deutsche Blumen" (German flowers) and insects on "Neu Brandenstein" blanks, characteriz...

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Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century perfume available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and silver, every 19th century perfume was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century perfume — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 19th century perfume made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century perfume that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean-Baptiste Desvignes, Jacob Petit and Gorham Manufacturing Company produced versions that are worth a look.

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Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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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.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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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 do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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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.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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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.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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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?
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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.