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Let It Be Orange
By Julian Stanczak
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed in pencil lower right Published by Eugene Schuster, London Art Printer: Vistec, Rochester, New York Regular edition unrealized per Stanczak web site This annotated "H.C." ...
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1880s Op Art Antique Be

Materials

Screen

The Question to be Answered
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
A beautiful 19th Century Northern European School genre, as a young gentleman poses a question to the young lady, as the father looks on. All is original and with the period frame. A...
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Antique Be

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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H 22 in. W 18 in. D 3 in.
Maharaja to Be Necklace with Medallion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Important Prince (Maharaja to be) necklace with a gold flower shaped medallion with white sapphires, enamel on the back and gadroon emerald cabochon suspended by an impressive chain ...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Be

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold

Antique Silver Cream Pot, Belgium 1831-69
Located in Belmont, MA
The body of the vessel is round, tapering towards the upper part and decorated with gadrooned straight lines. Janus double head hallmark for Belgium (1831-69), makers mark "WN", weig...
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1830s Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Be

Materials

Silver

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H 5.7 in. W 6.29 in. D 4.3 in.
Early 19th Century Watercolour - Dunstanburgh Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric 19th-century watercolour depicting the 14th-century Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland. The weather is typically English - with half the composition bathed in the s...
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Early 19th Century Antique Be

Materials

Watercolor

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Avocado Knife Custom-Made
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling Silver Avocado Knife 5 5/8” in the pattern Etruscan by Gorham. This all-sterling avocado knife features a gently curved sterling blade to scoop out and slice the ripe avo...
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Be

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Avocado Knife Custom-Made
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling silver avocado knife 5 5/8” in the pattern fiddle shell by Frank Smith. This all-sterling avocado knife features a gently curved sterling blade to scoop out and slice the...
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Early 20th Century Antique Be

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marlborough by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Avocado Knife Custom-Made
By Reed and Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling silver avocado knife 5 5/8” in the pattern Marlborough by Reed and Barton. This all-sterling avocado knife features a gently curved sterling blade to scoop out and slice ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Be

Materials

Sterling Silver

San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Avocado Knife Custom-Made
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling silver avocado knife 5 5/8” in the pattern San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. This all-sterling avocado knife features a gently curved sterling blade to scoop out and slice the...
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Be

Materials

Sterling Silver

Benjamin Ben Franklin by Towle Sterling Silver Avocado Knife Custom-Made
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Benjamin Franklin aka Ben Franklin by Towle Sterling silver Avocado Knife approximately 5 5/8” in the pattern Benjamin Franklin aka Ben Franklin by Towle. This all-sterling av...
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Early 20th Century Antique Be

Materials

Sterling Silver

Belle Époque Angel Goddess Maiden Lyre Flower Bud Brooch Pin Pearl Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Brooch in the form of an Angel Maiden with a Lyre and Flower Buds set with Pearls. The Angel Brooch dates to the Belle Epoque - Art Nouveau period, circa 1880 - 1915. Th...
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19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Be

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Provencal Flooring, Antique French Stone and Belgium Marble Tiles, 18th Century
Located in Forte Dei Marmi, IT
Antique Reclaimed Flooring, French Stone and Marble Floors Tiles, age 17th - 18 th Century, recycled and restored, ( Stock for sale ) Original Provencal floors , Antique Dalles de Bo...
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1840s French Louis XVI Antique Be

Materials

Marble, Stone

Antique Dalle De Bourgogne, Reclaimed Flooring, From France, Age 17th Century
Located in Forte Dei Marmi, IT
Antique Dalle De Bourgogne, Reclaimed Limestone Flooring, From France, Age 17th Century Antique Dalle de Bourgogne, ( Rare )French stone flooring, Opus Roman, 17th century.Great St...
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17th Century French Louis XVI Antique Be

Materials

Limestone

1920s Art Deco .90 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique 1920s Art Deco Engagement Ring - Platinum, Old European Diamonds Features: 0.73 carat Old European Diamond Center Stone 0.17 carat total Diamond Side Stones Side Stones incl...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Be

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Asian Glazed Urn with Motives of Dragons
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a wonderfully designed urn with motives of two dragons. The dragons has inlaid glass eyes and all relief is deep and gives a three dimensional look. The colors goes in beige ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Be

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian English Oil Woodland River Landscape with Pond NO RESERVE AUCTION
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, late 19th/ early 20th century. The painting came from a large collection of works by one artist. A very few of them are signed what looks to be 'F. Wa...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Be

Materials

Oil

Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss pocket watch pendant in guilloche, Gorgeous open face pocket watch, created in Switzerland during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. Crafted in solid yellow gol...
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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Be

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Early Coffee Cup Blue and White Boy on a Buffalo Ptn probably Spode, circa 1790
By Josiah Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, very early, rare blue and white coffee cup in the "Boy on a Buffalo" pattern, probably from the factory of Josiah Spode, stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, made...
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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Be

Materials

Earthenware

Appealing To Be Allowed To Help Fight For The Union
By James Earl Taylor
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Gouache Signature: Signed Lower Right a slave with shackles on the ground behind him appealing to Abraham Lincoln with the Civil War battle scene behind them
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Late 19th Century Antique Be

Materials

Gouache

Antique Painting on Porcelainb Flora Dreaming Maiden Be My Valentne
Located in Munich, DE
A beautiful young woman is reclining on the branch of a tree. In a pensive mood, she is observing to butterflies in flight.She wears a flower wreath einen geflochtenen Blumenkranz.
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Be

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 17th Century Charles II Miniature Silver Trumpet Form Candlesticks , c 1660
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An extremely rare pair of 17th century cast miniature trumpet form silver candlesticks from circa 1660. England. Each candlestick is raised on a sectioned trumpet base, Solomonic...
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Be

Materials

Silver

Ancient Egyptian Faience Bes Amulet Pendant with Garnet, Carnelian, 20k Gold
Located in Bloomington, IN
Fifty four garnet beads alternating with fifty eight 20k gold tube beads with two carnelian bi cone barrel beads midway back on each side of the necklace; a faience pendant depicting...
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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Be

Materials

Carnelian, Garnet, Gold

Portrait Of A Lady, Believed to be Miss Craigie, 18th Century
By Sir Allan Ramsay
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of A Lady, Believed to be Miss Craigie, 18th Century circle of Allan RAMSAY (1713-1784) Fine large 18th century portrait of a Lady in a. white dress, believed to be a Mi...
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18th Century Antique Be

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire Revival side chair desk chair Early 20th century The fabric seat can easily be changed to suit your interior Good vintage condition with beautiful patina Frame is s...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Be

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Regency Chairs or Fauteuils to be Re-Upholstered Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Regency chairs or Fauteuils to be re-upholstered midcentury, Revival French Regency French Regency is the period between Louis XIII and Louis XIV reigns Good antique...
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Mid-19th Century French Regency Revival Antique Be

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Alphonse Mucha's Le Pater: "Hallowed Be Thy Name" 1899 sepia lithograph
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone lithograph sepia plate of Hallowed Be Thy Name from Alphonse Mucha’s masterpiece of mysticism, Le Pater. Printed by F. Champenois, published by Henri Piazza in Paris in an edit...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Be

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait Held To Be Sophia, Lady Burrell (1753–1802), 18th Century
By Sir John Hoppner
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Sophia, Lady Burrell (1753–1802), 18th Century by John Hoppner (1758-1810) Large 18th century English portrait of a lady held to be Sophia, Lady Burrell, oil on canvas...
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18th Century Antique Be

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Louis XIV, Regency, Style Armchair, 19th Century, to be Restored
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Louis XIV, Regency, style armchair, 19th century, to be restored.  
Category

Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Be

Materials

Beech

Alphonse Mucha's Le Pater: "Hallowed Be Thy Name" 1899 mandala lithograph
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone lithograph mandala plate of Hallowed Be Thy Name from Alphonse Mucha’s masterpiece of mysticism, Le Pater. Printed by F. Champenois, published by Henri Piazza in Paris in an ed...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Be

Materials

Lithograph

Where can the police be? - Etching by George Cruikshank - 19th Century
By George Cruikshank
Located in Roma, IT
Where can the police be? is an original etchingrealized by George Cruikshank. Hand-watercolored and on ivory paper. Image Dimensions: 14.5 x 9 cm Good conditions. Titled on the bot...
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19th Century Modern Antique Be

Materials

Etching

An Iconic Policrome Silk Scarf by Alexander McQueen Manufactured in Italy
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Silk Scarf by Alexander McQueen manufactured in Italy, with the artist's iconic characteristic decors of skulls flora and fauna.It represents a luxurious and fashion-forward access...
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Be

Strict Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Must Be Associated as Protomodern Furniture
Located in Volkach, BY
This austere Biedermeier chest of drawers was created in southern Germany or Austria around 1820. It is veneered in walnut on softwood. The drawers are counter-veneered, which is a s...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Be

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Jeune femme allongee - Impressionist Figurative Oil Painting by Felix Ziem
By Félix Ziem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figurative impressionist oil on canvas circa 1860 by French painter Felix Francois Georges Philbert Ziem. The piece depicts a young woman wearing a red and white dress with a ...
Category

1860s Impressionist Antique Be

Materials

Oil, Panel

Original "Be Patriotic sign your country's pledge to save the food" poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original WW1 poster: "Be Patriotic sign your country's pledge to save the food." U. S. Food Administration. Miss Liberty calls with outstretched hands for your assistance and hel...
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1910s American Realist Antique Be

Materials

Lithograph

Spanish Table with Legs Uniquely Designed to be Folded for Easy Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish table with nicely designed folding legs from the 19th century. This antique table from Spain features a rectangular-shaped top, approximately 6.75 ft in length, which is ra...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Be

Materials

Wood

19th Century Handwoven Aubusson Rug, Green with Flowers
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
Handwoven antique Aubusson rug, circa 1820 Material: wool Dimensions: 250 x 240 cm; 8.2 x 7.87 ft Boccara Gallery has an important collection of Aubusson rugs from the XVIIIth ...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Be

Materials

Wool

19th Century Bronze Candelabras Now Electrified Can Be Converted Back to Candles
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th century bronze candelabras now electrified can be converted back to candles. Nice patination on bronze, heavy weight for stability. Back plates added. Great gothic/ medieval loo...
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1890s European Antique Be

Materials

Bronze

Old Flat Display Cabinet, Lacquered & Glass, to Be Restored, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Old display cabinet, plate rack cabinet, glass and black lacquered sideboard, to be restored in minimal part and in the glass as you can see in the photos, built in the 19th century ...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Be

Materials

Wood

Original Antique British WWI Recruitment Poster Come Now Be Honest With Yourself
Located in London, GB
Original antique World War One poster encouraging men to enlist in the army: Come Now – Your arms, uniform and accoutrements are ready waiting for you [Lord Kitchener speaking at Gui...
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1910s British Antique Be

Materials

Paper

Pair of Beech Armchairs French, to Be Re-Upholstered Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French armchairs side or desk beech chairs, to be re-upholstered circa 1920 The two armchairs are very similar but they are not the same models. Very comfortable. Good co...
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Be

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Antique Bible Print Jesus Sentenced to Be Crucified by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Be

Materials

Paper

"Be a U.S. Marine!" Vintage WWI Poster, by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918
By James Montgomery Flagg
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This 1918 Marines recruitment poster was designed by the famed poster artist, James Montgomery Flagg. Equally persuasive as his iconic "I want YOU" poster, Flagg's exhortation to Ame...
Category

1910s American Antique Be

Materials

Paper

Late Victorian Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa 'to Be Colored on Request', circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian two-seat mahogany Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two-seat cushions, on the original castors, reupholstered in natural leather (to be colored...
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1890s English Chesterfield Antique Be

Materials

Mahogany

William A. Breakspeare Oil on Canvas If Music Be the Food of Love
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
William A. Breakspeare (1855-1914) If music be the food of love Signed 'WA Breakspeare' (lower right) Oil on canvas Measures: 48 x 26 in. (121.9 x 66 cm).
Category

19th Century Antique Be

Materials

Canvas

Lucky to Be Dead - Ink, Tempera and Watercolor Drawing by G. Galantara - 1910
By Gabriele Galantara
Located in Roma, IT
Lucky to Be Dead is a very beautiful ink, tempera and watercolor drawing by Gabriele Galantara (1910). The little artwork is on a yellowed cardboard, in good conditions. Gabriele ...
Category

1910s Modern Antique Be

Materials

Tempera, Watercolor

Double-Leaf Glass Door in Walnut, Carved, to Be Restored, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Double-leaf glass door in walnut, carved into the panel, to be restored as seen in the photo, without glass but with a lot of potential, ideal for dividing rooms and letting the ligh...
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Be

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Hinged Cuff Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Hinged Cuff Bracelet. Featuring nine cushion cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 4.20 carats. Accented by 22 old Europea...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Be

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Chinese Silk Embroidered Screen or Room Divider Believed to Be Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Four panel Chinese silk embroidered screen or room divider believed to be created during the late Qing Dynasty. Four ivory silk embroidered panels housed in a wooden frame form the s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Be

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Thread, Natural Fiber, Glass, Silk, ...

HUBER Johann Kaspar. View of a city thought to be Antwerp. Wasked ink.
By HUBER JOHANN KASPAR
Located in Paris, FR
Johann Kaspar HUBER is a Swiss painter.
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Be

Materials

Ink

Pair of Late 18th Century Brown Painted Batavia Trumpet Vases ‘Could Be Lamps’
Located in London, by appointment only
These trumpet vases are European and were made to copy Chinese porcelain vases being exported to Europe from China. This pattern is known as Batavia and is characteristic with th...
Category

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Be

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

HUBER Johann Kaspar. View of a city thought to be Antwerp. Wasked ink.
By HUBER JOHANN KASPAR
Located in Paris, FR
Johann Kaspar HUBER is a Swiss painter.
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Be

Materials

Ink

Spanish 19th C. Diamond Pattern Painted Wood Door 'Could be a Great Headboard'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish painted wood door (which would make a great headboard) from the 19th century. This antique door from Spain has a diamond pattern front facing facade, created from boards, a...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Be

Materials

Wood

Portrait Of Lady, Reputed To Be Lady Mary Ann Pigot Circle Of William Beechey
Located in Blackwater, GB
""Portrait Of Lady, Reputed To Be Lady Mary Ann Pigot 19th Century Circle Of William Beechey"" Portrait of a lady, reputed to be Lady Mary Ann Pigot 19th century circle of William B...
Category

19th Century Antique Be

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"How Shall Europe Be Set On Her Feet" Story Illustration for Saturday Evening P.
By Guernsey Moore
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Initialed Lower Center "How Shall Europe Be Set On Her Feet," by Frederick S. Bigelow and illustrated by Guernsey Moore for the Saturday Evening Post, August 9th, 1919.
Category

1910s Antique Be

Materials

Paint

Vintage Glass Door in Poplar Wood, to Be Restored from the 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage antique glass door in poplar wood, without glasses and Minimamante to be restored as seen in the photo, built and sculpted in the panels completely by hand, beautiful patina,...
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19th Century Italian Antique Be

Materials

Poplar

Monumental Oil on Canvas the Old Masters Style of a Maiden to Be Deflowered
Located in Stamford, CT
A monumental oil on canvas in The manner of the Old Masters showing a maiden to be deflowered. This palatial oil on canvas from the late 19th or early 20th century is simply stunning...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Antique Be

Materials

Wood

"What Will Your Answer Be" What did YOU do to help. original vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original, WHAT WILL YOUR ANSWER BE when your boy asks you -- "Father, - what did you do to help when Britain fought for freedom in 1916?" horizontal, linen-backed, excellent condit...
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1910s American Impressionist Antique Be

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of Bridge Chairs Leather French Art Deco circa 1930, to be Re-Upholstered
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Art Deco bridge chairs, circa 1930 Two open armchairs to be re-upholstered Original vintage condition Frames are sound and solid Alternatively the leather is easi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Be

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

"Shall We Be More Tender with Our Dollar" Vintage WWI 2nd Liberty Loan Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This original WWI poster was issued as part of the Second Liberty Loan run and dates to 1917. The poster depicts a young soldier holding an American flag in one hand and his uniforme...
Category

1910s American Antique Be

Materials

Paper

Le Gobe - Mouches Tchitrec bé blanc, fig. 1 Le Male. fig 2. La Femlle.
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Engraving by Claude Fessard after Johann Lebrecht Reinold for "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique" by François Levaillant (1753-1824), published 1796-1808. François Levaillant...
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19th Century Antique Be

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Engraving

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique be you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every antique be was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique be — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique be, those designed in Victorian, Neoclassical and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique be has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James Montgomery Flagg, Edward Holmes Baldock and Howard & Sons Ltd are consistently popular.

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Prices for an antique be start at $167 and top out at $59,850 with the average selling for $2,499.
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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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    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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    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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    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
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    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
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    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wicker furniture is generally made from rattan. Rattan is a vine-like plant that is located in tropical regions. The bark of the rattan is used for furniture as it is durable, flexible and looks stylish. The core of the plant is also used in furniture-making, making it highly sustainable. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The antique white color is a hue that combines grey and white and has a bronze undertone. It is classified as a soft and warm off white.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a spoon is antique, check the hallmark on the reverse of the handle. This information will tell you a lot about who made the spoon and its silver content, which can lead you to the manufacturer and the age of the piece. Shop a large collection of vintage and antique spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.