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Late 19th Century French 8 Day Striking Mahogany Shield Shaped Mantel Clock.
Late 19th Century French 8 Day Striking Mahogany Shield Shaped Mantel Clock.

Late 19th Century French 8 Day Striking Mahogany Shield Shaped Mantel Clock.

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very good late 19th century inlaid mahogany shield shaped mantel clock with brass central finial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Ethiopian Hide Shield

Ethiopian Hide Shield

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

A rare 18th - 19th century Ometo/Gurage/Zay shield. The process of making this repoussé shield

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

19th Century Accent Chairs, Pair
19th Century Accent Chairs, Pair

19th Century Accent Chairs, Pair

Unavailable|$1,455 / set

19th Century Accent Chairs, Pair

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of mid-19th century English shield back hall chairs covered in Madcap Cottage for Robert

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Shield of Savoie
Shield of Savoie

Shield of Savoie

Unavailable

Shield of Savoie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Coat of Arms of Savoie, northern France, decorated with Fleurs de Lys and Cross of Savoie.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Madu, Fakir Indian Shield
Madu, Fakir Indian Shield

Madu, Fakir Indian Shield

Unavailable|$1,674

Madu, Fakir Indian Shield

Located in Fossano, IT

conventional weaponry, India, 19th century.    

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Terracotta Seated Lions
Pair of 19th Century Terracotta Seated Lions

Pair of 19th Century Terracotta Seated Lions

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of 19th century terracotta seated lions with shields. Manufactured by Mandeville and Combler

Category

Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Shield Back Chair

Shield Back Chair

Unavailable|$5,525

Shield Back Chair

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Pair of English Sheildback chairs. The arem detail is unique and makes these possibly Italian. Measures 37" high; 23-1/2" wide; 20-1/2" deep.

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

African Woven War Shield
African Woven War Shield

African Woven War Shield

Unavailable|$2,800

African Woven War Shield

Located in San Rafael, CA

A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Bavarian Carved Wood Chamois Deer on Decorated Shields
Pair of Late 19th Century Bavarian Carved Wood Chamois Deer on Decorated Shields

Pair of Late 19th Century Bavarian Carved Wood Chamois Deer on Decorated Shields

Located in London, GB

Bavarian hand carved wooden Chamois deer heads, circa 1900. The plaques feature carved oak and Ivy leaves on realistic wooden branches. They feature real Chamois deer horns. The eyes...

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest More Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Late 18th Century Indo-Persian Dahl Shield
Late 18th Century Indo-Persian Dahl Shield

Late 18th Century Indo-Persian Dahl Shield

Located in Salisbury, GB

A late 18th century or early 19th century embossed Indo-Persian dahl shield.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

19th century Elbow Armchair
19th century Elbow Armchair

19th century Elbow Armchair

Unavailable|$4,355

19th century Elbow Armchair

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

19th century Hepplewhite shield-shaped back, mahogany, elbow armchair with swept arms headed by

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

African Leather Shield
African Leather Shield

African Leather Shield

Unavailable|$650

African Leather Shield

Located in Atlanta, GA

African leather shield on stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Stemma D' Alto Adige Garden Shield
Stemma D' Alto Adige Garden Shield

Stemma D' Alto Adige Garden Shield

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

STEMMA D'ALTO ADIGE Richly decorated Shield from Northern Italy.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Garden Ornaments

Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield
Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield

Early 20th century African Ethiopian Oromo tribal hide leather shield

Located in London, GB

This striking African Ethiopian Shield is from the Oromo tribe. Extremely thick hide, probably

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Antique Copper Plaques Shields
Antique Copper Plaques Shields

Antique Copper Plaques Shields

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Copper Plaques Shields. They are sold separately for $745 each. One has more patina that

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

19th Century Victorian Gray Slate Mantle

19th Century Victorian Gray Slate Mantle

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Victorian mantel with shield cartouche in grey slate. Opening dimensions: 53" W x

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Slate

Pair of Blue and White Delft Lions with Shields
Pair of Blue and White Delft Lions with Shields

Pair of Blue and White Delft Lions with Shields

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of blue and white delft lions with shields.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Vintage Milton Shield in Composition Agate, Scenes of the War in Heaven
Vintage Milton Shield in Composition Agate, Scenes of the War in Heaven

Vintage Milton Shield in Composition Agate, Scenes of the War in Heaven

Located in Portland, OR

was copied in the late 19th and early 20th century. For a contemporary example see the P.P. Caproni

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Cast Stone

Louis XV style Shield Back Mirror
Louis XV style Shield Back Mirror

Louis XV style Shield Back Mirror

Located in Kensington, MD

Wide beveled mirror with hand carved frame and 18kt water gilding View our complete collection @ www.hollisandknight.com

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold

Antique Dutch Parade Armor Shield Baroque, circa 1885
Antique Dutch Parade Armor Shield Baroque, circa 1885

Antique Dutch Parade Armor Shield Baroque, circa 1885

Located in Houston, TX

A striking Dutch parade shield circa 1880 featuring a Baroque style scene of warring figures. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Silver Plated Pair of Lion and Shield Menu Holders
Silver Plated Pair of Lion and Shield Menu Holders

Silver Plated Pair of Lion and Shield Menu Holders

By Walker & Hall

Located in LAGNES France,, Other

Rare pair of Sheffield silver plated lion menu holders with shield. Made by Walker & Hall of

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Vintage Antelope Antlers Mounted on Black Shield Shaped Plaque
Vintage Antelope Antlers Mounted on Black Shield Shaped Plaque

Vintage Antelope Antlers Mounted on Black Shield Shaped Plaque

Located in Nashville, TN

An attractive pair of vintage antelope antlers mounted on shield shaped plaque in a black finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Mounted Objects

Materials

Horn

SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870
SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870

SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine set of Hepplewhite-style side chairs, with their backs in 'shield' form, delicately carved

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antelope Antlers Mounted on a Double Plaque with Oak Shield Back
Antelope Antlers Mounted on a Double Plaque with Oak Shield Back

Antelope Antlers Mounted on a Double Plaque with Oak Shield Back

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Antelope antlers mounted on a double plaque. The back is a shield in shape and another

Category

Antique 19th Century German Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Horn

Black Forest Antler Trophies Mounted on a Shield Back with Leaf Decoration
Black Forest Antler Trophies Mounted on a Shield Back with Leaf Decoration

Black Forest Antler Trophies Mounted on a Shield Back with Leaf Decoration

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Black Forest antlers mounted on a round back with a shield carved underneath with leaf

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Horn

Antique Carved Wood Wild Boar Figure Holding a Painted Shield
Antique Carved Wood Wild Boar Figure Holding a Painted Shield

Antique Carved Wood Wild Boar Figure Holding a Painted Shield

Located in Nashville, TN

Interesting wood carved wild boar figure complete with teeth holding up a painted shield in blue

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Grand Tour Souvenir Statue of a Roman Centurions Helmet and Shield
Grand Tour Souvenir Statue of a Roman Centurions Helmet and Shield

Grand Tour Souvenir Statue of a Roman Centurions Helmet and Shield

Located in Antwerp, BE

Grand Tour souvenir cast metal fragment on stand of a Roman Centurions helmet and shield, circa

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Antique Indo Persian Round Shield of Steel circa 1875 Damascene Engraving
Antique Indo Persian Round Shield of Steel circa 1875 Damascene Engraving

Antique Indo Persian Round Shield of Steel circa 1875 Damascene Engraving

Located in Houston, TX

A superb Indo Persian round steel shield circa 1875 featuring a spike in the center along with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 15ct Gold Shield Stock Pin Brooch c1870 Heavy 2g 625 Purity Tie Lapel
Antique 15ct Gold Shield Stock Pin Brooch c1870 Heavy 2g 625 Purity Tie Lapel

Antique 15ct Gold Shield Stock Pin Brooch c1870 Heavy 2g 625 Purity Tie Lapel

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY GOLD SHIELD STOCK PIN BROOCH DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Heavy Yellow Gold Style

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840
American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840

American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Shield back, glass and tole sconces, cobalt and mirror back. Single-arm. Sconces are candle powered

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin

Sketch of a piece of forest
Sketch of a piece of forest

Sketch of a piece of forest

By George Augustus Wallis

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

century, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Date: 19th century Description: Watermark: "Shield

Category

19th Century Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper

Trajan Wallis (1794-1892): Garment Study as Costume Drapery
Trajan Wallis (1794-1892): Garment Study as Costume Drapery

Trajan Wallis (1794-1892): Garment Study as Costume Drapery

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Technique: White heightened Charcoal on Paper Date: 19th century Description: Watermark: shield

Category

19th Century Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper

Pair of English Hall Chairs
Pair of English Hall Chairs

Pair of English Hall Chairs

Unavailable|$4,305 / set

Pair of English Hall Chairs

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of late 19th century English mahogany shield back carved and decorated hall chairs, the backs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Square Armenian Shirvan
Fine Antique Square Armenian Shirvan

Fine Antique Square Armenian Shirvan

Located in Aspen, CO

shield pattern. This design was normally seen in 18th and early 19th century examples of shield carpets

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Shield
19th Century Shield

19th Century Shield

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th Century oak Heraldic Shield With Carved Shell Work. Dimensions Height 18 Inches Width 13.5

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Oak

19th Century Shield Venetian Mirror  This is a very unusual piece
19th Century Shield Venetian Mirror  This is a very unusual piece

19th Century Shield Venetian Mirror This is a very unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Shield Venetian Mirror This is a very unusual piece, it is in the shape of a shield

Category

Antique 19th Century Beaux Arts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Set of Eight 19th Century Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of Eight 19th Century Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of Eight 19th Century Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality mahogany Hepplewhite design dining chairs, circa 1890. Shield back design backrest

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Painted Copper Single-Light Sconces
Italian Painted Copper Single-Light Sconces

Italian Painted Copper Single-Light Sconces

Located in Vista, CA

A pair of Italian painted copper single-light sconces, 19th century, shield-shaped backplate with

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

19th Century Hepplewhite Style Shield-Back Parcel-Gilt Armchair with Open Arms
19th Century Hepplewhite Style Shield-Back Parcel-Gilt Armchair with Open Arms

19th Century Hepplewhite Style Shield-Back Parcel-Gilt Armchair with Open Arms

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An English 19th century parcel-gilt shield-back chair with open arms in the Hepplewhite style and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Bronze Shield
19th Century Bronze Shield

19th Century Bronze Shield

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bronze shield with Etruscan battle figured reliefs within a decorative medallion.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Marble Panel of Shield
19th Century Marble Panel of Shield

19th Century Marble Panel of Shield

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century marble panel depicting a shield surrounded by two acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield
19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield

19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare 19th Century Australian aboriginal parrying shield, the obverse with incised carved spiders

Category

Antique 19th Century Australian Tribal Art

19th Century Spanish Armorial Shield
19th Century Spanish Armorial Shield

19th Century Spanish Armorial Shield

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th Century Spanish armorial shield carved in a baroque style in pine. Circa 1820.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pine

19th Century Italian Heraldic Wood Shield
19th Century Italian Heraldic Wood Shield

19th Century Italian Heraldic Wood Shield

Located in Nashville, TN

What a unique piece for your home? This Italian heraldic hand carved shield dating from the 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Lions with Shields
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Lions with Shields

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Lions with Shields

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of 19th century bronze figural cast bronze lions holding shields.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Red Indian Shield
Late 19th Century Red Indian Shield

Late 19th Century Red Indian Shield

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century Indian shield with red ground and intricate foliate decoration throughout.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Antiquities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Shield
19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Shield

19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Shield

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Italian silver & gold gilt carved shield depicting a religious scene.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

19th Century Mahogany Armchair With A Carved Shield Back
19th Century Mahogany Armchair With A Carved Shield Back

19th Century Mahogany Armchair With A Carved Shield Back

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR WITH A CARVED SHIELD BACK CIRCA 1850

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Decorative French Parade Shield
19th Century Decorative French Parade Shield

19th Century Decorative French Parade Shield

Located in Dallas, TX

This shield was found in France and dates to the late 1800's. It is based on the original King

Category

Antique 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

19th century hand crafted family shield
19th century hand crafted family shield

19th century hand crafted family shield

Located in London, GB

19th century hand crafted family shield A delightful and highly decorative example of a family

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Buffet with Shield Decoration
19th Century Mahogany Buffet with Shield Decoration

19th Century Mahogany Buffet with Shield Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English buffet made from mahogany. The top has a lovely arch and is decorated with a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Cheval Shield Mirror
19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Cheval Shield Mirror

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Cheval Shield Mirror

Located in Richmond, Surrey

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Cheval Shield shaped bevelled Mirror with adjustable swing frame and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Emerald Yellow Gold Shield Floral Decorations Locket Pendant
19th Century Emerald Yellow Gold Shield Floral Decorations Locket Pendant

19th Century Emerald Yellow Gold Shield Floral Decorations Locket Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

shield, it is adorned with a pansies and its foliage whose heart is decorated with an emerald. The entire

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 19th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield
Early 19th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield

Early 19th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah shield (Tas), Galicia, circa 1800. Arched rectangular, embossed in high

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Ukrainian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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19th Century Shields For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 19th century shields is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 19th century shields was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. 19th century shields have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 19th century shields bearing Victorian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Elkington & Co., Léonard Morel-Ladeuil and Davenport Porcelain each produced beautiful 19th century shields that are worth considering.

How Much are 19th Century Shields?

Prices for 19th century shields can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 19th century shields begin at $174 and can go as high as $135,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,716.
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.