Antique Cook

Antique map titled 'Kaart van Cook's Rivier in het N.O. gedeelte van Amerika'.

These engravings are likely from a work documenting the voyages of Captain Cook or related explorations, as Joseph Banks was prominently involved in Cook's expeditions.

For several months in 1909 he served as a cook on board a ship sailing from Marseilles to Indochina.

Figures in period dress enliven the picture: one woman climbs the steps with a basket, while another cooks chestnuts on the side. The monumental arch at the top of the stairs leads t...

The style of the engraving and the reference to Captain Cook's voyages suggest that it comes from the late 18th century, likely in the period following Cook's final voyage, which end...

Webber was the artist on Captain James Cook's 3rd voyage of discovery, but created much of the art depicting scenes of the earlier discovery of Tahiti by Captain Samuel Wallis from a...

An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club With a superb geometric upper section and unusual spiral twist grip Dark glossy patina and excellent colour, with a lug to the butt and ‘old’ pa...

Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. Artists and Engravers: James Cook (Author, 1728-1779) was a British captain, explorer and cartographer.

This print originates from 'Cartes et figures du troisième voyage de Cook' published 1785.

The entertainment was provided for Cook and his crew on the beach upon his arrival on the Island.

Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. Artists and Engravers: James Cook (Author, 1728-1779) was a British captain, explorer and cartographer.

The portraits would have been part of a publication detailing Cook's voyages, possibly in the late 18th century.

The engravings from Cook's voyages were made by artists who accompanied him, such as John Webber on his third voyage, or were based on sketches made by other crew members.

In medieval times eels were used as currency, then in later years they were exchanged for money or cooked as a meal for the table. In recent times, the county now works to protect th...

We love this hanging in a snappy new kitchen for show, or using it to cook soup for your homeless friends.. or you can use this in any room to pot a plant, do a flower arrangement or...

This engraving was likely published in or around 1802 as part of a series documenting indigenous watercraft and cultures encountered during 18th-century voyages such as those of Capt...

The word Tian comes from the ancient Greek “teganon” which is a frying pan. In France cooks would use the bowl for preparing various foods, while today we see the antique Terra-Cotta...

Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'. Artists and Engravers: Captain James Cook (1728 - 1779) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and capt...

The engravings from these voyages were made by artists who accompanied Cook, such as John Webber on the third voyage, or were made based on sketches done by Cook and his crew.

The engraving likely originates from George William Anderson’s monumental work “A New, Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World” (published between 1784 and 1786)...

Detailed map of the World, showing tracks of Captain James Cook in his 3 voyages in great detail. The map is extensively annotated with information on the explorations of a number of...

The print, originally part of the monumental natural history work 'Skandinaviens Fiskar', presents the Ballan wrasse (Labrus berggylta), Rock cook (Labrus rupestris), and Goldsinny w...

This type of engraving was typically produced in Europe—most likely France—drawing on visual material and accounts from voyages such as those of Captain James Cook. Early explorers r...

Antique French A La Ménagère copper cook pot. Famous Paris Department Store. This department store on the ground floor of the magnificent building at 20 Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle was...

Wonderful Hogarth prints Blackwell's Military Figures Copper-plate engravings by Thomas Cook Published by Longman, Hirst, Rees & Orme, 1807-1808 Unframed and not matted.

It includes narratives of famed explorers like Captain James Cook and Ferdinand Magellan, detailing their discoveries and journeys that expanded the European understanding of the glo...

This form of surface decoration was made considerably easier post contact by the consignments of European iron nails, first brought to Tonga by Captain Cook.

The engraving is by William Hodges and engraved by Baldwyn, and is one of the works produced after Hodges returned from Cook's voyage, which took place from 1772 to 1775.

The discourse between Piscator and Venator as Piscator teaches Venator how to bait a hook, catch varied species of freshwater fish, and cook them, is enriched with songs and poems, f...

Robinson in 1799, was designed by Hogarth and engraved by T. Cook. Plate I of the series, it mocks French weakness during the Seven Years' War, contrasting sharply with its companion...

This scene is drawn from accounts of Captain Cook’s third voyage, where he visited Tonga in 1777.

It is believed that in the past, it was actually used to cook food over an open fire, but in modern times, it is primarily used as an ornamental piece or flower vase rather than for ...

An antique Georgian period Diamond and Black enamel mourning ring in 18 Kt yellow gold, set with an old cut Diamond in a border of black enamel, the engraved shoulders decorated with...

A fine watercolour study capturing two travellers camping beside a fire, as they wait for dinner to cook. Their dog peeks out from behind the gentleman, warming himself by the fire.

Hand-colored engraving from the series “The Voyages of Captain Cook”, which makes number 34 of said series (“Voyage das L'Hemisphere Austral, et autour du Monde, fait sur les Vaissea...

Published in an edition of John Hawkesworth's atlas to accompany a French edition of Captain James Cook's voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. Published 1774.

The engravings are related to the published accounts of Captain James Cook's voyages. Cook's third and final voyage (1776-1780) is the one during which he encountered the Hawaiian Is...

apai group of islands in the Kingdom of Tonga as seen by Captain Cook that time. This print originates from 'Voyage das L’Hemisphere Austral, et autour du Monde (..)' published 1778.

Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'. Artists and Engravers: Translated by J.D.

Published in an edition of John Hawkesworth's atlas to accompany a French edition of Captain James Cook's voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. Published 1774.

Fleet St, Temple Bar, the equatorial graduated in degrees, the Meridian of London ungraduated, the ecliptic graduated in days of the houses of the Zodiac with sigils, cartouche in th...

We had a porter, Mahommed, an old grey-bearded Nubian, and also two men, Ibrahim the butler and Abdallah the cook. / On the upper floor we had several spacious and bright rooms with ...

This print, designed by Hogarth and engraved by T. Cook, is a biting commentary on the art world's obsession with grandiose, overblown themes, often at the expense of genuine creativ...

Published in an edition of John Hawkesworth's atlas to accompany a French edition of Captain James Cook's voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. Published 1774.

Some of the routes of the voyages of Anson and Cook are traced on the map. The pocket globe was likely created after the death of Captain Cook on February 14, 1779, as his place of d...

Published in an edition of John Hawkesworth's atlas to accompany a French edition of Captain James Cook's voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. Published 1774.

Originates from 'Reizen rondom de Waereld' by J. Cook. Artists and Engravers: Author: J. Cook.

Despite being taken by surprise, the Troopers quickly recovered. Even the cooks, already up and working on breakfast for the Troopers, fought back, throwing boiling water at the atta...

The two figures in the engraving depict women from Tahiti, referred to by the historical name "Otaheite," which was commonly used in European texts after Captain James Cook's voyages...

Wonderful set of 10 Hogarth prints This is the Hubidras series typical of the satirical/political artwork of Hogarth Copper-plate engravings by Thomas Cook Published by Long...

It was originally located in a large reception room of a noble villa, sometimes also used to cook food, an incredible and rare find, completely original and historical, a fireplace o...

This map originates from 'A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world : undertaken and performed by royal authority : containing a new, authentic, entertaini...

He was a native of Ra'iatea, an island in French Polynesia, and accompanied Captain Cook back to England during Cook’s second voyage to the Pacific.

Published in an edition of John Hawkesworth's atlas to accompany a French edition of Captain James Cook's voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. Published 1774.

The artwork originates from an account of Captain James Cook's third voyage and showcases the practice of preserving the dead in Tahitian culture.

The artwork is Plate II of the series, designed by Hogarth and engraved by T. Cook. Description and Context: "England" is a satirical engraving that contrasts English and French nat...

The image comes from an 18th-century collection documenting the Pacific explorations of Captain Cook or other contemporaries. Published by Alex Hogg in London, it reflects the Europe...