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Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Polypodium pectinatum, 1806-1809
Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Polypodium pectinatum, 1806-1809

Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Polypodium pectinatum, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This original antique hand-colored copper engraving of Polypodium pectinatum is plate 17.b from Christian Schkuhr's survey of the ferns and fern allies, printed at Wittenberg between...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Mertensia dichotoma, 1806-1809
Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Mertensia dichotoma, 1806-1809

Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Mertensia dichotoma, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This hand-colored antique copper engraving shows Mertensia dichotoma, and is plate 148 from the fern volume of Christian Schkuhr's cryptogamic flora, Wittenberg, 1806 to 1809.

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Aspidium apiifolium, 1806-1809
Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Aspidium apiifolium, 1806-1809

Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Aspidium apiifolium, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This original antique hand-colored copper engraving of Aspidium apiifolium and Aspidium cuneatum is plate 56.b from Christian Schkuhr's survey of the ferns and fern allies, printed a...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Northern Maidenhair, 1806-1809
Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Northern Maidenhair, 1806-1809

Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Northern Maidenhair, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This is one of the 221 copper plates of Christian Schkuhr's volume on the cryptogamic plants, the ferns, club mosses, horsetails and water ferns that stand as the twenty-fourth class...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Davallia solida, 1806-1809
Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Davallia solida, 1806-1809

Original Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Davallia solida, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This is one of the 221 copper plates of Christian Schkuhr's volume on the cryptogamic plants, the ferns, club mosses, horsetails and water ferns that stand as the twenty-fourth class...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Elegant Antique Hand-Colored Botanical Fern Print, Asplenium serratum, 1806-1809
Elegant Antique Hand-Colored Botanical Fern Print, Asplenium serratum, 1806-1809

Elegant Antique Hand-Colored Botanical Fern Print, Asplenium serratum, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This is one of the 221 copper plates of Christian Schkuhr's volume on the cryptogamic plants, the ferns, club mosses, horsetails and water ferns that stand as the twenty-fourth class...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Schizaea pectinata, 1806-1809
Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Schizaea pectinata, 1806-1809

Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Schizaea pectinata, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This sheet belongs to his volume on the ferns and their allies, published at Wittenberg in nine instalments between 1806 and 1809, with 221 copper plates in all. The numbering runs t...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Elegant Antique Hand-Colored Botanical Fern Print, Davallia venusta, 1806-1809
Elegant Antique Hand-Colored Botanical Fern Print, Davallia venusta, 1806-1809

Elegant Antique Hand-Colored Botanical Fern Print, Davallia venusta, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This sheet belongs to his volume on the ferns and their allies, published at Wittenberg in nine instalments between 1806 and 1809, with 221 copper plates in all. The numbering runs t...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving by Schkuhr, Crested Buckler Fern, 1806-1809
Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving by Schkuhr, Crested Buckler Fern, 1806-1809

Antique Hand-Colored Fern Engraving by Schkuhr, Crested Buckler Fern, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This sheet belongs to his volume on the ferns and their allies, published at Wittenberg in nine instalments between 1806 and 1809, with 221 copper plates in all. The numbering runs t...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Elegant Antique Hand-Colored Fern Print, Aspidium trapezoides, 1806-1809
Elegant Antique Hand-Colored Fern Print, Aspidium trapezoides, 1806-1809

Elegant Antique Hand-Colored Fern Print, Aspidium trapezoides, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This sheet belongs to his volume on the ferns and their allies, published at Wittenberg in nine instalments between 1806 and 1809, with 221 copper plates in all. The numbering runs t...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Pteris piloselloides, 1806-1809
Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Pteris piloselloides, 1806-1809

Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Pteris piloselloides, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This sheet belongs to his volume on the ferns and their allies, published at Wittenberg in nine instalments between 1806 and 1809, with 221 copper plates in all. The numbering runs t...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Asplenium caudatum, 1806-1809
Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Asplenium caudatum, 1806-1809

Decorative 19th Century Hand-Colored Fern Print, Asplenium caudatum, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This sheet belongs to his volume on the ferns and their allies, published at Wittenberg in nine instalments between 1806 and 1809, with 221 copper plates in all. The numbering runs t...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Decorative Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Acrostichum squamosum, 1806-1809
Decorative Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Acrostichum squamosum, 1806-1809

Decorative Hand-Colored Fern Engraving, Acrostichum squamosum, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

This sheet belongs to his volume on the ferns and their allies, published at Wittenberg in nine instalments between 1806 and 1809, with 221 copper plates in all. The numbering runs t...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate
A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate

A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate

Located in London, GB

A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate with floral decoration and dot details emulating rivets around the centre.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Plates

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Copper

1627 Hondius Map "La Principaute d'Orange et Comtat de Ve", Ric.0003
1627 Hondius Map "La Principaute d'Orange et Comtat de Ve", Ric.0003

1627 Hondius Map "La Principaute d'Orange et Comtat de Ve", Ric.0003

Located in Norton, MA

The additional cartouche in the upper right corner reveals that it was published by both Hondius brothers, Jodocus and Henricus, and the inscription in the bottom right corner detail...

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17th Century Unknown Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Artist Attilio Nani, Large Embossed Copper Wall Plate with Shepherd theme
Artist Attilio Nani, Large Embossed Copper Wall Plate with Shepherd theme

Artist Attilio Nani, Large Embossed Copper Wall Plate with Shepherd theme

Located in Milan, IT

Italian Artist Attilio Nani, Large Embossed Copper Wall Plate with Shepherd theme scenes. Embossed Signature Tilio Nani.

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Brass, Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Trefoil Charger Plate or Tray
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Trefoil Charger Plate or Tray

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Trefoil Charger Plate or Tray

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period charger plate or tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 10"D x 0.75"H. Good original...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Plates

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Copper

19th Century Framed Italian Prints of Pisa by Engraver Antonio Verico
19th Century Framed Italian Prints of Pisa by Engraver Antonio Verico

19th Century Framed Italian Prints of Pisa by Engraver Antonio Verico

By Raffaello Morghen

Located in Savannah, GA

Born in 1775, he was a master of chalcography, the art of engraving on copper plates. He worked in Rome and Florence, carving on drawings by various authors, with a technique close t...

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Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Paper

Caterpillars and Moths with Rose Hips, Albin Antique Plate 91, 1720
Caterpillars and Moths with Rose Hips, Albin Antique Plate 91, 1720

Caterpillars and Moths with Rose Hips, Albin Antique Plate 91, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Caterpillars and Moths, Albin Plate 88 Dedicated to Thomas Knowlton, 1720
Caterpillars and Moths, Albin Plate 88 Dedicated to Thomas Knowlton, 1720

Caterpillars and Moths, Albin Plate 88 Dedicated to Thomas Knowlton, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Caterpillars, Moths and a Slender Winged Insect, Albin Plate 99, 1720
Caterpillars, Moths and a Slender Winged Insect, Albin Plate 99, 1720

Caterpillars, Moths and a Slender Winged Insect, Albin Plate 99, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl
19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl

19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl

Located in Dallas, TX

.; made of cut crystal and silver plated over copper, the dish sits on a square base over round feet.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Copper

Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Copper Breast Plate Shield with Cross Swords
Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Copper Breast Plate Shield with Cross Swords

Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Copper Breast Plate Shield with Cross Swords

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Wall hanging Arts and Crafts copper breast plate shield with cross swords A Large Decorative wall piece the copper is hand beaten and has a Cross with Crown over The swords are ...

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1920s Gothic Antique Copper Plates

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Copper

Holy water font depicting "The Baptism of Christ" in silver-plated copper - 19th
Holy water font depicting "The Baptism of Christ" in silver-plated copper - 19th

Holy water font depicting "The Baptism of Christ" in silver-plated copper - 19th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Holy water font depicting "The Baptism of Christ" in silver-plated copper Fine Art - Catholic Measures : 18x3cm H: 29cm Material : silver-plated copper Wear consistent with age and use

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19th Century Antique Copper Plates

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Copper

Gothic chalice in copper and gilded copper - Italy- 15th century
Gothic chalice in copper and gilded copper - Italy- 15th century

Gothic chalice in copper and gilded copper - Italy- 15th century

Located in Lommel, BE

Elegant 15th-century Italian Gothic chalice in copper and gilded copper. The flared bowl, with its sober, harmonious lines, rests on a hexagonal stem adorned with an architectural kn...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Antique Copper Plates

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Gold Plate, Copper

Josef Hoffmann - Wiener Werkstatte -  Art Deco  Copper Hand Hammered Plates
Josef Hoffmann - Wiener Werkstatte -  Art Deco  Copper Hand Hammered Plates

Josef Hoffmann - Wiener Werkstatte - Art Deco Copper Hand Hammered Plates

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Josef Hoffmann - Wiener Werkstatte - Art Deco Copper Hand Hammered Plates. We have 5 plates that will be sold individualy.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Copper Plates

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Brass, Copper

Looper Caterpillars and Moths on Broad Leaved Branches, Albin Plate 96, 1720
Looper Caterpillars and Moths on Broad Leaved Branches, Albin Plate 96, 1720

Looper Caterpillars and Moths on Broad Leaved Branches, Albin Plate 96, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Mottled Moths and Twig Caterpillars, Albin Antique Hand-Colored Plate 92, 1720
Mottled Moths and Twig Caterpillars, Albin Antique Hand-Colored Plate 92, 1720

Mottled Moths and Twig Caterpillars, Albin Antique Hand-Colored Plate 92, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Fern Feeding Caterpillar and Moths, Albin Antique Hand-Colored Plate 98, 1720
Fern Feeding Caterpillar and Moths, Albin Antique Hand-Colored Plate 98, 1720

Fern Feeding Caterpillar and Moths, Albin Antique Hand-Colored Plate 98, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850
Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850

Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The exterior is carved in relief with two leaping rabbits, symbols of luck, cleverness, and personal advancement. A copper-plated liner protects the hibachi from its fiery contents, ...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate #2
A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate #2

A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate #2

Located in London, GB

A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate with floral decoration around the centre.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Set of Three Engravings from "The British Sportsman" /// Osbaldiston Animal Art
Set of Three Engravings from "The British Sportsman" /// Osbaldiston Animal Art

Set of Three Engravings from "The British Sportsman" /// Osbaldiston Animal Art

By William Augustus Osbaldiston

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Printed in one color from one copper plate: black. The published complete volume was originally sold by Champante and Whitrow, London, England.

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1790s English School Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Wild Fowl Shooting /// Osbaldiston The British Sportsman Hunting Engraving Art
Wild Fowl Shooting /// Osbaldiston The British Sportsman Hunting Engraving Art

Wild Fowl Shooting /// Osbaldiston The British Sportsman Hunting Engraving Art

By William Augustus Osbaldiston

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Printed in one color from one copper plate: black. The published complete volume was originally sold by Champante and Whitrow, London, England.

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1790s English School Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Twig Caterpillar and Pale Moths on a Thorny Branch, Albin Plate 94, 1720
Twig Caterpillar and Pale Moths on a Thorny Branch, Albin Plate 94, 1720

Twig Caterpillar and Pale Moths on a Thorny Branch, Albin Plate 94, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Tufted Caterpillar, Moths and Beetle on a Leafy Branch, Albin Plate 89, 1720
Tufted Caterpillar, Moths and Beetle on a Leafy Branch, Albin Plate 89, 1720

Tufted Caterpillar, Moths and Beetle on a Leafy Branch, Albin Plate 89, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Red Spotted Moths and Oak Caterpillar, Albin Hand-Colored Insect Plate 82, 1720
Red Spotted Moths and Oak Caterpillar, Albin Hand-Colored Insect Plate 82, 1720

Red Spotted Moths and Oak Caterpillar, Albin Hand-Colored Insect Plate 82, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Art Nouveau WMF Copper Wall Plate with Floral Relief, Germany circa 1900
Art Nouveau WMF Copper Wall Plate with Floral Relief, Germany circa 1900

Art Nouveau WMF Copper Wall Plate with Floral Relief, Germany circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking copper wall plate was crafted by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) around 1900, during the height of the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements.

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Metal, Copper

Lincolnshire Sheep /// Osbaldiston The British Sportsman Farm Animal Herd Lamb
Lincolnshire Sheep /// Osbaldiston The British Sportsman Farm Animal Herd Lamb

Lincolnshire Sheep /// Osbaldiston The British Sportsman Farm Animal Herd Lamb

By William Augustus Osbaldiston

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Printed in one color from one copper plate: black. The published complete volume was originally sold by Champante and Whitrow, London, England.

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1790s English School Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Tritonia Deusta Copper-Colour Tritonia /// William Curtis Flower Engraving Orang
Tritonia Deusta Copper-Colour Tritonia /// William Curtis Flower Engraving Orang

Tritonia Deusta Copper-Colour Tritonia /// William Curtis Flower Engraving Orang

By William Curtis

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: William Curtis (English, 1746-1799) Title: "Tritonia Deusta Copper-Colour Tritonia" (Vol. 17, Plate 622) Portfolio: The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden Displayed Year: ...

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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

Located in Paris, FR

On the back, a fine decorated brass/copper plate covers the wood. A custom modern iron stand is provided to display the sculpture.

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1920s Gabonese Tribal Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Brass

Huge 2.5 Ft across Arts and Crafts Round Copper Wall Plate
Huge 2.5 Ft across Arts and Crafts Round Copper Wall Plate

Huge 2.5 Ft across Arts and Crafts Round Copper Wall Plate

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Huge 2.5 Ft across Arts and Crafts Round Copper Wall Plate A beautiful and enormous piece hand made in copper and it really is 30” across The charger is very large piece it is shape...

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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Bearded Man in a Furred Oriental Cap and Robe, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn

Bearded Man in a Furred Oriental Cap and Robe, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Long Island City, NY

French Engraver and painter Charles Amand Durand, (1831-1905) is recognized and praised for accomplishing the difficult task of renewing original copper plate designs made by Rembran...

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Late 18th Century Antique Copper Plates

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Etching

Les Pelerins d'Emmaus (B87), Heliogravure on laid paper by Rembrandt van Rijn
Les Pelerins d'Emmaus (B87), Heliogravure on laid paper by Rembrandt van Rijn

Les Pelerins d'Emmaus (B87), Heliogravure on laid paper by Rembrandt van Rijn

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Les Pelerins d'Emmaus (B87), Year: 1878 (of original 1633), Medium: Heliogravure on laid paper, Size: 8.5 x 6.5 in....

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Late 18th Century Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Etching

Neoclassical Etching of Roman Candelabra by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Neoclassical Etching of Roman Candelabra by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Neoclassical Etching of Roman Candelabra by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in Stamford, CT

Piranesi recorded these antiquities on copper plates and published them in 1778 as Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne ed ornamenti antichi (Vases, Candelabra, Urns,...

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Antique French Belle Epoque Figurative Hand-Painted Engravings - Set of 3
Antique French Belle Epoque Figurative Hand-Painted Engravings - Set of 3

Antique French Belle Epoque Figurative Hand-Painted Engravings - Set of 3

Located in Austin, TX

Produced in France in 1913 and 1914, from a copper-plate engraving, each original piece pictured here was part of a larger folio printed on paper that represented the work of several...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Caterpillars and Moths on a Lobed Leaf and Whorled Stem, Albin Plate 97, 1720
Caterpillars and Moths on a Lobed Leaf and Whorled Stem, Albin Plate 97, 1720

Caterpillars and Moths on a Lobed Leaf and Whorled Stem, Albin Plate 97, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Paper

Set of Four 19th Century English Victorian Nature Printed Ferns in Black Frames
Set of Four 19th Century English Victorian Nature Printed Ferns in Black Frames

Set of Four 19th Century English Victorian Nature Printed Ferns in Black Frames

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nature-printed ferns were created in Victorian England by pressing actual specimens in lead, transferring the image by electrotype to a copper plate and printing and hand-coloring ea...

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19th Century English Antique Copper Plates

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Fish Prints – Engraved Plates of Rare Species, Hand-Colored, c.1821
Antique Fish Prints – Engraved Plates of Rare Species, Hand-Colored, c.1821

Antique Fish Prints – Engraved Plates of Rare Species, Hand-Colored, c.1821

Located in Langweer, NL

Wilmsens Handbuch der Naturgeschichte für die Jugend und ihre Lehrer, aber auch zu jedem anderen Lehrbuche der Naturgeschichte brauchbar,” (translation: “Copper plate collection in p...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

19th Century Set 12 Italian Neoclassical  Engravings of Antique Candelabra
19th Century Set 12 Italian Neoclassical  Engravings of Antique Candelabra

19th Century Set 12 Italian Neoclassical Engravings of Antique Candelabra

Located in Madrid, ES

Printed on laid paper from engraved copper plates, each sheet displays the characteristic plate mark and finely executed line engraving typical of early nineteenth-century Italian ar...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Copper Plates

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 Enamel on Copper Cloisonne Plate Bowl
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 Enamel on Copper Cloisonne Plate Bowl

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 Enamel on Copper Cloisonne Plate Bowl

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) cloisonne shallow bowl, circa 1880. The bowl is finely decorated with gold spiral cloisons on a black enamel ground, to the center is ...

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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Art deco table lamp by Paul Haustein for WMF Ikora, Congo series, 1920s
Art deco table lamp by Paul Haustein for WMF Ikora, Congo series, 1920s

Art deco table lamp by Paul Haustein for WMF Ikora, Congo series, 1920s

By WMF Ikora

Located in Zaandam, NL

The hemispherical body is formed in silvered and copper-plated brass, worked in WMF’s distinctive Ikora technique: a multi-layer electroplating process combined with chemical fire-pa...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Metal

Tufted Caterpillars and Moths on Hazel, Albin Plate 90 with Pencil Note, 1720
Tufted Caterpillars and Moths on Hazel, Albin Plate 90 with Pencil Note, 1720

Tufted Caterpillars and Moths on Hazel, Albin Plate 90 with Pencil Note, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Moths on Rose and Oak, Albin Insect Plate 74 with Italian Dedication, 1720
Moths on Rose and Oak, Albin Insect Plate 74 with Italian Dedication, 1720

Moths on Rose and Oak, Albin Insect Plate 74 with Italian Dedication, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Plates

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Antique Copper Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique copper plates for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique copper plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and silver. Antique copper plates have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique copper plates are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Victorian and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique copper plates over the years, but those made by Dodge Inc., Basilius Besler and Gladys Brown are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Copper Plates?

Prices for antique copper plates start at $47 and top out at $94,505 with the average selling for $1,500.

Questions About Antique Copper Plates

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Copper plates are often preferred by chefs as the cookware of choice because copper is an excellent heat conductor. For dinnerware, the aesthetics are a bonus, with the copper of the plate giving off a rustic, earthy appeal. You can shop a selection of copper dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.