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An Angel
By François Pascal Simon Gérard
Located in PARIS, FR
French School of the early 19th century Circle of Baron GERARD (1770-1835) An angel Oil on
Category

Early 19th Century French School An Antique

Materials

Oil

  • An Angel
  • Antique An Angel
  • An Angel
  • Antique An Angel
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H 13 in. W 10.63 in.
An Iconic Candelabra
By Bruno Paul
Located in Broadway, GB
with an 'A' in a triangle and are later in date.
Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil An Antique

Materials

Brass

  • An Iconic Candelabra
  • Antique An Iconic Candelabra
  • An Iconic Candelabra
  • Antique An Iconic Candelabra
H 15.75 in. W 27.76 in. D 8.67 in.
An Oriental Dancer
Located in Brussel, BE
Title : Art Deco Marble sculpture of an oriental dancer half nude in a very elegant pose. The
Category

1910s Art Deco An Antique

Materials

Marble

  • An Oriental Dancer
  • Antique An Oriental Dancer
  • An Oriental Dancer
  • Antique An Oriental Dancer
H 35.83 in. W 21.66 in. D 12.6 in.
An Election Ball
By George Cruikshank
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Thomas Mclean, 1835. Etching with hand coloring in watercolor on cream wove paper. 5 3/8 x 7 3/4 inches (135 x 195 mm), full margins. A lovely well inked impression with fres...
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian An Antique

Materials

Watercolor, Etching

An Unfrequented Harbor
Located in Milford, NH
left, titled on placard “An Unfrequented Harbor,” which is also inscribed on verso stretcher, and
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist An Antique

Materials

Canvas, Oil

  • An Unfrequented Harbor
  • Antique An Unfrequented Harbor
  • An Unfrequented Harbor
  • Antique An Unfrequented Harbor
H 31.5 in. W 36.5 in. D 2 in.
An Opulent Evening
By Guiseppe Aureli
Located in Missouri, MO
Guiseppe Aureli (1858-1929) "An Opulent Evening" c. 1880s Watercolor on Paper Signed Lower Right
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian An Antique

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

An Experienced Palate
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on panel Panel size: 6 x 4 inches Framed size: 14.25 x 13 inches Signed lower right
Category

19th Century An Antique

Materials

Oil, Panel

An Appreciative Audience
By Herbert William Weekes
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas Canvas size: 22 x 36 inches Framed size: 30.75 x 44.75 inches Signed lower right
Category

19th Century An Antique

Materials

Canvas, Oil

An Old Corsican.
By Gerald Leslie Brockhurst
Located in Storrs, CT
An Old Corsican. 1921. Etching. Fletcher 27. 6 5/16 x 4 9/16 (11 1/2 x 9 3/8). Edition 76. A
Category

Early 20th Century Modern An Antique

Materials

Etching

An Afternoon Stroll
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on panel Panel size: 23 x 17 inches Signed and dated '1877' lower left
Category

19th Century An Antique

Materials

Oil, Panel

"An Old Clearing"
By John Francis Murphy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, Academy members elected him an Associate; a few weeks later, he became an Academician.
Category

1910s Tonalist An Antique

Materials

Oil, Canvas

An Obedient Companion
By Carl Reichert
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on panel Panel size: 6.25 x 5.5 inches Framed size: 12.5 x 11.5 inches Signed lower left
Category

19th Century An Antique

Materials

Oil, Panel

PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST AT AN EASEL, HOLDING A PORTFOLIO
Located in London, GB
CIRCLE OF JEAN-LAURENT MOSNIER (1743 - 1808) PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST AT AN EASEL, HOLDING A PORTFOLIO
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18th Century An Antique

Materials

Gouache

"Lady, " an English Terrier
Located in Columbia, MO
"Lady, " an English Terrier 1887 Etching 3 x 5
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic An Antique

Materials

Etching

"Bellman, " an Otter-Hound
Located in Columbia, MO
"Bellman, " an Otter-Hound 1887 Etching 3 x 5
Category

Late 19th Century Naturalistic An Antique

Materials

Etching

An Oval Irish Mirror
Located in London, GB
Ireland, circa 1900 An early twentieth century oval mirror with alternating losenges of cut
Category

Early 20th Century Irish An Antique

Materials

Glass, Mirror

  • An Oval Irish Mirror
  • An Oval Irish Mirror
  • An Oval Irish Mirror
  • An Oval Irish Mirror
H 23.63 in. W 16.54 in. D 1.97 in.
Family in an Interior
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Charles Bertrand D'Entraygues (1850-1929, French) Charles Bertrand d'Entraygues was a French artist known for his genre paintings featuring scenes of children playing and families g...
Category

19th Century Realist An Antique

Materials

Canvas, Masonite, Oil

Fiesole, an Ancient Tower
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching on antique cream laid paper, 7 7/8 x 5 1/8 inches (201 x 130 mm), full margins. Edition of 150. Printed by Federick Reynolds. Signed and dated in pencil, lower right. Arms wa...
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Early 20th Century American Modern An Antique

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

An Icelandic GyrFalcon: An 18th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Martinet
By François Nicolas Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of an Icelandic Ger Falcon entitled "Gerfault d''Islande" by
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1760s Naturalistic An Antique

Materials

Engraving

An English Magazin Stand
Located in Manchester, MA
been loved an cared for throughout its existence. The brass pull depicts an adorable lion face.
Category

Early 1800s English Hepplewhite An Antique

Materials

Mahogany

  • An English Magazin Stand
  • An English Magazin Stand
  • An English Magazin Stand
  • An English Magazin Stand
H 21 in. W 18 in. D 22 in.
Portrait of an artist
By Giosuè Scotti
Located in Paris, FR
. The varnish in excellent condition. This only painting was cleaned by an specialist in the 18th
Category

18th Century Old Masters An Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

  • Portrait of an artist
  • Portrait of an artist
  • Portrait of an artist
  • Portrait of an artist
H 21.66 in. W 17.72 in. D 1.58 in.
An American In Italy
By Orson Byron Lowell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Wilder of Villa Rosa and "a roguish man," an illustration from Jerry Junior by Jean Webster, which
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Early 1900s An Antique

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

An Indian Fortune Taller
By Marius Bauer
Located in Storrs, CT
An Indian Fortune Teller. 1926. Etching. Wisselingh 265. 4 x 4 3/4 (sheet 8 x 8 3/8). Edition 100
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Early 20th Century Modern An Antique

Materials

Etching

Portrait of an African
By Middleton Jameson
Located in London, GB
‘Jameson Raid’ in the Transvaal, designed to ignite an uprising by the British expatriate workers. Although
Category

Late 19th Century Realist An Antique

Materials

Canvas, Oil

An Empire Porcelain Bowl
Located in Manchester, MA
stunning porcelain fruit bowl fit for an Emperor. One side displays in the style of a cameo on a
Category

1810s French Empire An Antique

Materials

Porcelain

  • An Empire Porcelain Bowl
  • An Empire Porcelain Bowl
  • An Empire Porcelain Bowl
  • An Empire Porcelain Bowl
H 5 in. Dm 10 in.
Tshusick, An Ojibway Woman
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Missouri, MO
become an important historic record of tribal leaders.
Category

1830s American Realist An Antique

Materials

Lithograph

Lifting an Inner Tube.
By Sir George Clausen
Located in Storrs, CT
very few lithographs between the years 1895 and 1907. He returned to lithography in 1917 as an official
Category

Early 20th Century Modern An Antique

Materials

Lithograph

An Atmospheric Shady River
By Louis Aimé Japy
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
Government can bestow on an artist. Japy learnt many things from Corot and it is possible to see in his art a
Category

19th Century An Antique

Materials

Canvas, Oil

An Edwardian Garden Sculpture
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This Edwardian sculpture of a girl perched atop a faux bois stump will bring innocent charm to a terrace, conservatory, or garden. Carved from English sandstone, this sculpture is la...
Category

Early 20th Century English An Antique

Materials

Sandstone

  • An Edwardian Garden Sculpture
  • An Edwardian Garden Sculpture
  • An Edwardian Garden Sculpture
  • An Edwardian Garden Sculpture
H 30.5 in. W 10 in. D 14 in.
Pair Antique Plates Showing an Elephant in an Imaginary Asian Setting
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of antique English dishes show a fabulous bird's eye view of an elephant in an imaginary
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Early 1800s English Chinoiserie An Antique

Materials

Pearlware

An Antique Statuary Marble Regency Fireplace, One of an Exact Pair
Located in London, GB
tiered frieze. Large plain shelf above, English, early 19th century. One of an exact pair. Very good
Category

Early 19th Century British Regency An Antique

Materials

Statuary Marble

Albert Genick, a Lithographic Print of an Ancient Greek Vase, an Amphora
Located in Downingtown, PA
Framed lithograph print of an ancient Greek vase from the folio Griechische Keramik by Albert
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival An Antique

Materials

Paper

Chromolithograph of an Arabian Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Arabisches Pferd'. Original chromolithograph of an Arabian horse. Published
Category

Late 19th Century An Antique

Materials

Paper

  • Chromolithograph of an Arabian Horse
  • Chromolithograph of an Arabian Horse
  • Chromolithograph of an Arabian Horse
  • Chromolithograph of an Arabian Horse
H 6.46 in. W 10.01 in. D 0.02 in.
Mica in an Albite Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Mica in an albite matrix. Albite is a type of feldspar mineral. Mica is formed from silicate
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern An Antique

Materials

Rock Crystal

  • Mica in an Albite Matrix
  • Mica in an Albite Matrix
  • Mica in an Albite Matrix
  • Mica in an Albite Matrix
H 14 in. W 17 in. D 10 in.
"Champion" in an extensive landscape
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Thomas Stringer (1722-1790) The Arabian horse "Champion", with an extensive river landscape beyond
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18th Century Old Masters An Antique

Materials

Oil

An American Still Life of an Apple, Pear and Grapes circa 1880s
Located in SANTA FE, NM
An American Still Life of an Apple, Pear and Grapes Oil on canvas on board Signed illegibly circa
Category

Late 19th Century American Realist An Antique

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

An Indian Bronze Hookah Base
Located in London, GB
An Indian Bronze Hookah base. A North Indian bell-shaped fluted brass hookah pipe base
Category

19th Century An Antique

Materials

Bronze

  • An Indian Bronze Hookah Base
  • An Indian Bronze Hookah Base
  • An Indian Bronze Hookah Base
  • An Indian Bronze Hookah Base
H 6.5 in. Dm 6.3 in.
"An Italian Macaroni" original etching
By Robert Frederick Blum
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. The full title is "An Italian Macaroni of the Eighteenth Century". A nice
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1880s An Antique

Materials

Etching

Family in an autumn landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
Une œuvre puissante réalisée par Camille Roqueplan (1803-1855) représentant une mère, son enfant et sa nourrice dans un paysage automnal. Élève de Gros et d'Abel de Pujol, Roqueplan...
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Early 18th Century Romantic An Antique

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

  • Family in an autumn landscape
  • Family in an autumn landscape
  • Family in an autumn landscape
  • Family in an autumn landscape
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H 16.15 in. W 13.78 in. D 1.58 in.
An Antique Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
rose-cut diamonds in an elegant heart shape with a bow at the hook. Length = 4.8cm. Weight = 19.30gr.
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Early 1900s An Antique

Materials

Diamond

Portrait studies of an Arab
By William Etty
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
William Etty R.A. (1787-1849) Portrait studies of an Arab Oil on canvas Canvas Size 30 x 25 in
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19th Century Victorian An Antique

Materials

Oil

An Interesting Limed Back Settle
Located in Pewsey, GB
An Interesting Limed back settle, constructed with 18thc Coffer pieces with later pieces and all
Category

Late 18th Century British Victorian An Antique

Materials

Oak

  • An Interesting Limed Back Settle
  • An Interesting Limed Back Settle
  • An Interesting Limed Back Settle
  • An Interesting Limed Back Settle
H 136 in. W 114 in. D 44 in.
An Edwardian Walnut Piano Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Edwardian Walnut Piano Stool This Elegant Walnut Piano stool is in good condition, it stands
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Early 1900s Edwardian An Antique

Materials

Walnut

  • An Edwardian Walnut Piano Stool
  • An Edwardian Walnut Piano Stool
  • An Edwardian Walnut Piano Stool
  • An Edwardian Walnut Piano Stool
H 25 in. W 23 in. D 14 in.
An Important Oak Centre Table
By George Edmund Street
Located in Broadway, GB
street's Cuddesdon tables, an early example of which we sold to an important private collection in 2017
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1850s British Gothic Revival An Antique

Materials

Oak

  • An Important Oak Centre Table
  • An Important Oak Centre Table
  • An Important Oak Centre Table
  • An Important Oak Centre Table
H 26.38 in. Dm 40.16 in.
An Unwelcome Surprise, 19th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
An Unwelcome Surprise, 19th Century French School - Signed Indistinctly Fine large 19th Century
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19th Century An Antique

Materials

Canvas, Oil

An Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight
Located in Spencertown, NY
The square paperweight with specimen marbles inset in yellow marble ground.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour An Antique

Materials

Marble

An Antique Wrought Iron Railing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An ornate Regency style railing panel, salvaged from a house in Cheltenham.
Category

Early 19th Century An Antique

Materials

Wrought Iron

  • An Antique Wrought Iron Railing
  • An Antique Wrought Iron Railing
  • An Antique Wrought Iron Railing
  • An Antique Wrought Iron Railing
H 43.31 in. W 57.68 in. D 0.79 in.
An Antique Intaglio Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval glass intaglio depicting a classical scene of a Goddess Hebe , signed in Greek, closed back collet silver setting, to narrow shank. Size:12 Weight: 29,45 The Goddess Hebe, t...
Category

1780s Italian Neoclassical An Antique

Materials

Silver

Print of an Ursuline Sister, of an Enclosed Religious Order of Consecrated Women
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ursuline'. Print of an Ursuline Sister. This print originates from 'Histoire
Category

19th Century An Antique

Materials

Paper

Japanese Needlework of an Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Japanese needlework of an eagle, worked in gold, silver and grey silks on a dark ground with the
Category

Early 1900s Japanese An Antique

Materials

Silk

  • Japanese Needlework of an Eagle
  • Japanese Needlework of an Eagle
  • Japanese Needlework of an Eagle
  • Japanese Needlework of an Eagle
H 27 in. W 27 in. D 3 in.
Bronze Figure of an Athlete
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and Classic figure of an athlete was acquired from a Palm Beach estate and it dates to
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour An Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

  • Bronze Figure of an Athlete
  • Bronze Figure of an Athlete
  • Bronze Figure of an Athlete
  • Bronze Figure of an Athlete
H 13.25 in. W 4 in. D 4 in.
An American Carved Walnut Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
An American Carved Walnut Stand With Marble Top Mid 19th Century The circular top carved with
Category

19th Century American An Antique

Materials

Walnut

An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza 18thcentury & later The rectangular moulded top above
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance An Antique

  • An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza
  • An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza
  • An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza
  • An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza
H 41 in. W 58 in. D 24 in.
Portrait of an Old Man
By George Luks
Located in Miami, FL
Painted from life with bravura brush strokes, Luks captures the essence of the sitter. Work is unframed.
Category

Early 1900s An Antique

Materials

Oil

Two Bijin on an Engawa
By Suzuki (Hozumi) Harunobu
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unsigned Format: chuban Rare. There are only a few other known impressions of this print including one in the Tokyo National Museum (TNM Vol. 1, #474; trimmed). There are slight di...
Category

18th Century and Earlier An Antique

An English Oak Joined Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A joined long oak table. The six-legged joined by strechers with carved decoration throughout the frieze.
Category

18th Century and Earlier English An Antique

Materials

Oak

  • An English Oak Joined Table
  • An English Oak Joined Table
  • An English Oak Joined Table
  • An English Oak Joined Table
H 31.5 in. W 145 in. D 34 in.
An Unusual Three Arm Murano Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1930 An unusual three arm Murano chandelier, with bullicante arms, star cut
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern An Antique

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

An eastern market tent, Nile Valley
By Augustus Osborne Lamplough
Located in Los Angeles, CA
best known for his desert scenes and views of Arab towns and cities. An Excellent watercolor artist he
Category

1910s An Antique

Materials

Watercolor

Ancient Lustre Bowl with an Ibex
Located in London, GB
Small shallow earthenware bowl decorated with lustre. With rounded sides and an everted rim
Category

15th Century and Earlier Iraqi An Antique

Materials

Ceramic

  • Ancient Lustre Bowl with an Ibex
  • Ancient Lustre Bowl with an Ibex
  • Ancient Lustre Bowl with an Ibex
  • Ancient Lustre Bowl with an Ibex
H 1.58 in. Dm 5.12 in.
An 18th Century Baroque Stacking Cabinet
Located in Petworth, GB
Vagabond presents an 18th century Baroque stacking chest Austria, first half of the 18th century
Category

1710s Austrian Baroque An Antique

Materials

Walnut

  • An 18th Century Baroque Stacking Cabinet
  • An 18th Century Baroque Stacking Cabinet
  • An 18th Century Baroque Stacking Cabinet
  • An 18th Century Baroque Stacking Cabinet
H 85.04 in. W 45.28 in. D 23.63 in.
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the an antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each an antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are many kinds of the an antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A an antique, designed in the Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one an antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Interi, Liberty & Co. and Edward William Godwin produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a an antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $25 and can go as high as $475,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,592.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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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    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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    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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    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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    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.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Unless a copper piece has a heavy green patina indicating advanced age or bears a maker’s mark identifying it, the best way to tell whether a copper piece is antique is to take it to an appraiser. Find a collection of antique, vintage and modern copper pieces on 1stDibs.
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    To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
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    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A good indicator as to whether your teapot is antique is to check the spout holes. If it has three or four, it is likely your piece is an antique. There may also be a maker’s mark on the bottom, which could help identify the date made. Shop a collection of antique goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.