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Greek Krater Vase, After The Antique
Located in London, GB
A Greek twin handled terracotta krater vase, hand painted, after the antique.
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Andrea Leoni The Wrestlers, after the Antique
Located in New York, NY
The wrestlers, after the antique Statuary Marble Signed dated Located "A Leoni di Firenze Fecit
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

The Spinario, Bronze After The Antique, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
The Spinario, Bronze After The Antique, 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze After The Antique, The Discobolus, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Bronze After the antique, Le Discobole, green patina
Category

Antique 19th Century Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust, After the Antique, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Bronze Bust, after the antique, 19th century" Beautiful bronze sculpture on its marble base of
Category

Antique 19th Century European Other Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust, After the Antique, 19th Century
Bronze Bust, After the Antique, 19th Century
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Alabaster Statue of David After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An alabaster statue of David after the antique. In Neoclassical style, this impactful sculpture is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Statue of David After the Antique
Alabaster Statue of David After the Antique
H 22.84 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Nude Male Runner Bronze patinated Classical After the Antique
Located in Miami, FL
after the Antique . It looks best with a key lighting that accents the shape and silhouette of the
Category

20th Century Old Masters Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Marble Statue of Livia After the Antique
Located in Essex, MA
Grand Tour Carved Marble Statue of the Empress Livia Drusilla After the Antique. A true depiction
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

"Narcissus" Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture After the Antique
Located in Montreal, QC
A late 19th century / early 20th century bronze figure of Narcissus, after the Antique, He wears a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hermès At Rest Bronze After The Antique On An Antique Green Marble Base
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Hermès At Rest Bronze After The Antique On An Antique Green Marble Base, 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Grand Tour marble torso of an athlete, after the antique.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Grand Tour statuary marble torso of an athlete, after the antique. Probably Rome, 19th
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Life-Size Roman Style Patinated Fiberglass Torso, after the Antique 1960
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
A modern life-size Roman style fiberglass torso, after the antique, mounted on a metal post and
Category

20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fiberglass

Italian Porphyry Veneered Model of a Torso, after the Antique, Anthony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in New York, NY
An Italian porphyry veneered model of a torso, after the antique by Anthony Redmile on marble
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Italian Porphyry Veneered Model of a Torso, after the Antique, Anthony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in New York, NY
An Italian porphyry veneered model of a torso, after the antique by Anthony Redmile on marble
Category

20th Century Great Britain (UK) Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Porphyry

A Fine Monumental Ovoid Bronze Vase or Ewer 'after the antique'
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine and Monumental Ovoid Vase or Ewer ‘after the antique’ Bronze The bulbous body with a
Category

Antique 17th Century French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze of Boy with a Goose, after the Antique
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th century bronze of boy with a goose, after the antique. Signed, Musee du Louvre. A young
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Marble Statue of Livia or Pudicity, 19th Century after the Antique
Located in Troy, NY
Tour" copy after the antique. The original , larger sculpture was discovered in Rome in the 16th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Greek Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

After the Antique, a Large 20th C Plaster Figure of a Discus Thrower
Located in Bagshot, GB
After the Antique, a large 20th C plaster figure of a discus thrower 20th century (Pedestal not
Category

Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Statues

Materials

Plaster

After the Antique, a Large Composition Stone 20thc Figure of the Dancing Faun
Located in Bagshot, GB
AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A LARGE COMPOSITION STONE FIGURE OF THE DANCING FAUN WITH CYMBOLS 20th
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Early 20th Century French Other Statues

Materials

Cast Stone, Composition

Large Carved White Marble Sculpture of "Venus and Cupid", After the Antique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large beautifully carved white marble sculpture of "Venus and Cupid", After the antique. The tall
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Marble Figure of the Capitoline Venus After the Antique, Late 18th Century
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
ITEM: A MARBLE FIGURE OF THE CAPITOLINE VENUS AFTER THE ANTIQUE. MATERIAL: MARBLE. ORIGIN: ITALY
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

After the Antique Polychromed Bronze Bust of the Prima Porta Augustus Caesar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
After the antique polychromed bronze bust of the Prima Porta Augustus Caesar. Italy,mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

After the Antique Figure of a Discus Thrower
Located in New York, NY
Gilt plaster figure of a discus thrower, after the Ancient Greek "Diskobolos" discus thrower sculpture by Myron. 17.25" H x 12" W x 5.5" D.
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

After the Antique, Grand Tour Bronze of Aristotle
Located in Montreal, QC
The philosopher in oratorical pose, with an urn of his writings at his feet. A 19th century casting, good crisp quality on marble base.
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Satyr with Cymbals and Kroupezion, Grand Tour after the Antique, 19th century
Located in Beachwood, OH
19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOL Satyr with Cymbals and Kroupezion, Grand Tour after the Antique
Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Michelangelo's David, a Victorian Plaster Statue, After The Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A well detailed late 19th century scale copy of the antique Michelangelo’s David. This Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Statues

Materials

Plaster

Impressive Pair of Bronze Furietti Centaurs, after the Antique
Located in Kensington, MD
. Provenance: The Estate of John Nelson, a noted Los Angeles antiques dealer. Reference: Taste and the
Category

20th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

WHITE MARBLE CANDELABRUM SHAFT AFTER THE ANTIQUE, 19TH CENTURY
Located in Milan, IT
19th century sculpture depicting a roman carved-marble candelabrum shaft richly decorate with leaf motive. In excellent condition, this fine sculptures measures 26 cm in width and sh...
Category

19th Century More Art

Materials

Marble

Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Figures after the Antique
Located in Montreal, QC
This striking pair, one of Ceres, emblematic of the harvest, the other with a dove and laurel wreath are well modelled as elegant figures in flowing gowns. Each is presented on a squ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Bronze Figure of the Dancing Faun, After the Antique
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With right foot resting on a set of bellows and hands holding cymbals, on integrally cast circular plinth. The Hellenistic marble on which this bronze is based was moved from Rome to...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

After the Antique, Silenus and the Infant Bacchus a Serpentine Group
Located in Montreal, QC
The original of this imposing group, was rescued from obscurity in the 16th century and became the basis of numerous copies in bronze, marble and in this case serpentine. This exampl...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with white marble. The sculpture represents the face of a young Julius Caesar, Julius Caesa...
Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

"Two Fates" German Bronze Sculpture after the Antique Cast by R. Bellair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and
Category

20th Century German Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Marble Torso of an Athlete, after the Antique, 19th Century or Earlier, Italian
By Polykleitos 1
Located in Kensington, MD
An antique Greek style fragmentary male torso in the Polykleitan tradition, from mid-leg to
Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Spinario, Plaster Based On The Antique, Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Spinario, plaster after the antique, around 1900, very pretty patina
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

Dionysus On The Shoulders Of A Satyr
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Dionysus on the shoulders of a satyr, bronze after the antique on a yellow base from Siena marble
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Dionysus On The Shoulders Of A Satyr
Dionysus On The Shoulders Of A Satyr
H 13.59 in W 7.29 in D 3.55 in
Gilt Bronze Figure of the Dancing Faun of Pompeii
Located in London, London
Gilt bronze figure of the dancing Faun of Pompeii Marble base After the antique Neapolitan
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

After Giambologna: The Abduction of a Sabine Woman
By Giambologna
Located in Montreal, QC
and bronzes after the antique. It is a reduction of the huge original and was made by a highly skilled
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Serpentine

Mid-19th Century French Bronze Figure of the Borghese Gladiator
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
, after the antique. Base dimensions: 34.5cm x 20cm.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Nineteenth Century French Bronze of the Sleeping Ariadne
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century French bronze of the Sleeping Ariadne, after the antique, the 'original
Category

Antique 19th Century French Hellenistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Grant Tour 19th Century Bronze Statue of Silenus Cradling the Infant Dionysus
Located in Brighton, Sussex
after the antique; Marble. Roman copy of 1st-2nd cent. CE after a bronze Greek original of ca 300
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Grand Tour Statue of Pan
Located in New York, NY
Standing figure of nude pan playing pipes. After the antique.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Grand Tour Statue of Pan
Large Bronze Grand Tour Statue of Pan
H 28 in W 10.5 in D 16 in
19th Century French Bronze Statue of the Goddess Diana by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
A Napoleon III bronze figure of Diana after the antique, showing the goddess of hunting bearing the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pan Playing The Flutes, Neoclassical Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
the antique. This beautifully cast and finished example is mounted on a round marble base. Likely mid
Category

20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Plaster statue of the 'Wrestlers"
Located in Bagshot, GB
An almost life size plaster statue after the antique titled 'The Wrestlers". The Two young men are
Category

20th Century European Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Large Plaster statue of the 'Wrestlers"
Large Plaster statue of the 'Wrestlers"
H 48.04 in W 35.44 in D 26.78 in
Large French Bronze Sculpture of Diana and Stag, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Barbedienne Foundy and the Collas reduction seal. The bronze is after the antique 'Diana
Category

Antique 1820s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Mid 19th Century Parian Figure of Diana
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine and large example of a continental parian type ware figure of Diana after the antique circa
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Mid 19th Century Parian Figure of Diana
Large Mid 19th Century Parian Figure of Diana
H 29.53 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
H 17.13 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in
Patinated Bronze, of Hercules and Antaeus
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Italian patinated bronze sculpture of Hercules and Antaeus after the antique by Pier Jacopo di
Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Plaster Statue, Venus de Milo
Located in Brecht, BE
After the antique ... this early 20th century plaster statue of Venus de Milo has great charm and
Category

Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Early 20th Century Plaster Statue, Venus de Milo
Early 20th Century Plaster Statue, Venus de Milo
H 45.28 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Olympic Runner Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique bronze sculpture. The Herculaneum runner. After the antique model in the Villa of the
Category

19th Century Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Sander with Classical Figure to the Lid
Located in London, GB
French inkwell in gilt bronze. Classical lady after the antique to the lid. She lying back against
Category

Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large White Italian Neoclassical Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large white Italian neoclassical vase. White earthenware vase after the antique. Italy, late 18th
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Plaster Figures
Located in Brecht, BE
These plaster figures of nose and lips, David by Michelangelo, after the antique, were made in the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

20th Century Plaster Figures
20th Century Plaster Figures
H 49 in W 30 in D 20 in
A 19TH CENTURY BRONZE of DIANA
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A french 19th century bronze of Diana de Gabii after the Antique. This nice quality bronze has some
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A 19TH CENTURY BRONZE of DIANA
A 19TH CENTURY BRONZE of DIANA
H 20.87 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Large Pair of Faux Marble Busts of Apollo and Diana
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Faux Marble Busts of Apollo and Diana After the Antique, the plaster busts on a
Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Coating

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Doré and Bronze Patinated Guéridons
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Superb pair of neoclassical style bronze doré guéridons and bronze patinated after the antique
Category

20th Century French Gueridon

Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ferdinand Barbedienne 1810-1892. A brown patinated bronze statuette after the antique of "Diana of
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Grand Tour Style Bronze Bust of Clytie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Style bronze bust of Clytie, after the antique, the nymph with downcast face and
Category

Early 20th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Neoclassical Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large neoclassical urns. Grand tour patinated copper craters after the antique with swan
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Large Neoclassical Urns
Pair of Large Neoclassical Urns
H 24.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
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    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
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    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
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    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
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    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
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    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
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    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
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    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.
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    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
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    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.