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19th Century Chinese Export Large Solid Silver Bowl, Cum Wo, c.1880
19th Century Chinese Export Large Solid Silver Bowl, Cum Wo, c.1880

19th Century Chinese Export Large Solid Silver Bowl, Cum Wo, c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

quality and impressive size, intricately chased and embossed depicting a compendium of various designs and

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19th Century Chinese Antique Compendium

Materials

Silver

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

, historical, and heraldic compendium presents detailed descriptions of the reigning emperors, kings, princes

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

Wildcat and Domestic Cat – Original Antique 1660 Copper Engraving
Wildcat and Domestic Cat – Original Antique 1660 Copper Engraving

Wildcat and Domestic Cat – Original Antique 1660 Copper Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

natural history series or zoological compendium. Such works were popular in the mid-17th century, when

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Mid-17th Century German Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

Decorative Antique Geological Cross-Sections – Earth & Mountains, c.1880
Decorative Antique Geological Cross-Sections – Earth & Mountains, c.1880

Decorative Antique Geological Cross-Sections – Earth & Mountains, c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

natural history compendium. The plates focus on geology and the internal structure of the Earth, combining

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Late 19th Century German Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

Antique Fossil Plates – Ammonites, Ichthyosaurus, Archaeopteryx, c.1880
Antique Fossil Plates – Ammonites, Ichthyosaurus, Archaeopteryx, c.1880

Antique Fossil Plates – Ammonites, Ichthyosaurus, Archaeopteryx, c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

origin in a continental natural history compendium. The first plate (Plate IX) shows an array of fossil

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Late 19th Century German Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

Antique Travelling German Cocktail Set Germany Circa 1920
Antique Travelling German Cocktail Set Germany Circa 1920

Antique Travelling German Cocktail Set Germany Circa 1920

Located in London, GB

my 1stdibs storefront A Novelty German Smokers Compendium Plane by J A Henckels Circa 1930 Also

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Early 20th Century German Antique Compendium

Materials

Leather

The Kaaba in Mecca – Early 18th-Century Dutch Engraving, c. 1730
The Kaaba in Mecca – Early 18th-Century Dutch Engraving, c. 1730

The Kaaba in Mecca – Early 18th-Century Dutch Engraving, c. 1730

Located in Langweer, NL

likely originates from a Dutch travel compendium or illustrated history, such as those published by Jacob

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1730s Dutch Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

Mounted Persian Soldier – Safavid Military Costume, c.1730
Mounted Persian Soldier – Safavid Military Costume, c.1730

Mounted Persian Soldier – Safavid Military Costume, c.1730

Located in Langweer, NL

fourth volume of a Dutch travel or ethnographic compendium. Based on its style and format, the print most

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1730s Dutch Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

Brazil Coastline Map – Broenner Carte du Bresil, 1772 Captaincies
Brazil Coastline Map – Broenner Carte du Bresil, 1772 Captaincies

Brazil Coastline Map – Broenner Carte du Bresil, 1772 Captaincies

Located in Langweer, NL

and exploration compendium edited by Abbé Prévost. This edition was re-engraved and published by J.J

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Late 18th Century French Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

First Period Worcester Coffee Cup, Porcelain, Hand Painted, Circa 1770
First Period Worcester Coffee Cup, Porcelain, Hand Painted, Circa 1770

First Period Worcester Coffee Cup, Porcelain, Hand Painted, Circa 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

left on. A similar cup is illustrated on page 5, Plate 30, in Michael Berthoud's book; A Compendium

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18th Century English George III Antique Compendium

Materials

Porcelain

Great Egret or White Heron, Elegant German Ornithology Print c.1985
Great Egret or White Heron, Elegant German Ornithology Print c.1985

Great Egret or White Heron, Elegant German Ornithology Print c.1985

Located in Langweer, NL

-quality German ornithological series or bird compendium. Such prints were used not only for academic and

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

1910s Sterling Silver Table Lighter and Ash Tray
1910s Sterling Silver Table Lighter and Ash Tray

1910s Sterling Silver Table Lighter and Ash Tray

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

'Registered' and the full hallmarks. This impressive smoking compendium was crafted by the renowned

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Early 20th Century English Antique Compendium

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer
A 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer

A 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

pointers and all different types of Judaica in that region including spice towers, Havdalah compendiums

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19th Century Polish Antique Compendium

Materials

Silver

19th C, Decopauge "The Allegory of Civilization" Magnificent & Important Work
19th C, Decopauge "The Allegory of Civilization" Magnificent & Important Work

19th C, Decopauge "The Allegory of Civilization" Magnificent & Important Work

Located in Atlanta, GA

extraordinary and densely composed visual compendium of 18th- and 19th-century figures of global significance

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19th Century French High Victorian Antique Compendium

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Antique Book, Massacre of Glencoe, G. Reynolds, English Novel, Victorian, C.1860
Antique Book, Massacre of Glencoe, G. Reynolds, English Novel, Victorian, C.1860

Antique Book, Massacre of Glencoe, G. Reynolds, English Novel, Victorian, C.1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

George Reynolds Originally serialised between 1852 and 1853, this compendium first published in 1860

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

Custom Framed Antique Floral Botanical Engravings - Set of Two
Custom Framed Antique Floral Botanical Engravings - Set of Two

Custom Framed Antique Floral Botanical Engravings - Set of Two

Located in Pearland, TX

artist from Cologne, best known for his compendium of botanical illustrations Flora von Deutschland

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1880s German Country Antique Compendium

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

19th Century Victorian Walnut & Brass Card Games Box, c.1890
19th Century Victorian Walnut & Brass Card Games Box, c.1890

19th Century Victorian Walnut & Brass Card Games Box, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th Century Victorian walnut cased games compendium. The box itself is protected by a

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Compendium

Materials

Brass

Orchid Variations: A Study of Ophrys Species in 1904 Illustrations
Orchid Variations: A Study of Ophrys Species in 1904 Illustrations

Orchid Variations: A Study of Ophrys Species in 1904 Illustrations

Located in Langweer, NL

remarkably resembles its namesake pollinator. This collection from Walter Müller's 1904 compendium

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Early 1900s Antique Compendium

Materials

Paper

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique compendium you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and silver, every antique compendium was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique compendium you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique compendium, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique compendium over the years, but those crafted by Deakin & Francis, Hammond, Creake & Co. and Hukin and Heath are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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