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Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain
Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

The replaced yet old canopy together with the unique chains are the perfect finish to this antique work of lighting art.

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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Brass, Wire

Antique Pair of Wooden Wagon Wheel Hub Pendant Lamps on Chains, Germany 1850s
Antique Pair of Wooden Wagon Wheel Hub Pendant Lamps on Chains, Germany 1850s

Antique Pair of Wooden Wagon Wheel Hub Pendant Lamps on Chains, Germany 1850s

Located in Andernach, DE

Set of 2. Antique wheel hubs from two different carts, converted into magnificent robust country style ceiling lamps. Their origin will be Germany, mid 19th century. Chunky, heavy an...

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19th Century German Country Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Iron

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1890 CHINESE STERLiNG SILVER STATUE OF MEN PEDDLING WITH A CHAIN
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1890 CHINESE STERLiNG SILVER STATUE OF MEN PEDDLING WITH A CHAIN

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1890 CHINESE STERLiNG SILVER STATUE OF MEN PEDDLING WITH A CHAIN

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Chinese silver statue of two Chinese men peddling a machine I have never seen another exact...

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1890s European High Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Saint Sebastian 17th Century Engraving on Chain-Laid Paper, Black Frame
Saint Sebastian 17th Century Engraving on Chain-Laid Paper, Black Frame

Saint Sebastian 17th Century Engraving on Chain-Laid Paper, Black Frame

Located in Lincoln, GB

When viewed under transmitted light (light box), the support reveals itself to be a premium hand-laid paper. The distinct "chain lines" (the wider vertical gaps from the paper mold) ...

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17th Century French Baroque Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Paper

19th Century Antique Silver Hamsa Fibula Spiritual Talisman Eight Hands, Morocco
19th Century Antique Silver Hamsa Fibula Spiritual Talisman Eight Hands, Morocco

19th Century Antique Silver Hamsa Fibula Spiritual Talisman Eight Hands, Morocco

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old Moroccan collection comes this unusual handcrafted silver ornament fibula "Hamsa" including its prolific hand chiseled designs surrounded by multiple finely rendered vine...

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19th Century Moroccan Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Silver

Early 1900 Rare Large Art Deco Pendant / Light Opaline Glass Shade & Brass Chain
Early 1900 Rare Large Art Deco Pendant / Light Opaline Glass Shade & Brass Chain

Early 1900 Rare Large Art Deco Pendant / Light Opaline Glass Shade & Brass Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

Highly stylish glass-art pendant light with stunning chain. This rare and stunning 1920s Art Deco pendant is of museum quality and condition. The combination of the beautifully d...

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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Brass

Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 10.4 Grams Chain Type: Hand Engraved Square Boxy w/ Cable link chain Chain Length: 15" (measured next to ruler) Link Thickness: 1.8mm (0.07") ...

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19th Century Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

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Gold, White Gold

A Substantial late 19th Century Hand-Forged Wrought Iron ‘Corona’ Chandelier
A Substantial late 19th Century Hand-Forged Wrought Iron ‘Corona’ Chandelier

A Substantial late 19th Century Hand-Forged Wrought Iron ‘Corona’ Chandelier

Located in Lincoln, GB

The chandelier is suspended by a triple-chain assembly of hand-linked iron, meeting at a central turned boss with a matching forged hanging hook.

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19th Century British Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lemons "Limon Peretto": An Early 18th Century Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving
Lemons "Limon Peretto": An Early 18th Century Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving

Lemons "Limon Peretto": An Early 18th Century Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving

By Johann Christoph Volkhamer

Located in Alamo, CA

The engravings are prized by collectors for their of displays of fruit flying in the sky above beautiful landscape scenes depicting towns or palaces and estates in Germany, Austria a...

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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Engraving

Pompelmus (Grapefruit): An Early 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving by Volckamer
Pompelmus (Grapefruit): An Early 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving by Volckamer

Pompelmus (Grapefruit): An Early 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving by Volckamer

By Johann Christoph Volkhamer

Located in Alamo, CA

It depicts a grapefruit above a scene of a walled village, with a forest in the background. This beautifully hand-colored Volckamer engraving is printed on hand-made 18th century l...

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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Hand Chain

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Engraving

"Africa Vetus": a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson
"Africa Vetus": a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson

"Africa Vetus": a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

The origin of the Nile is shown to arise from two imaginary lakes, which is based on the ancient theory of Ptolemy. This original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa i...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Paper

"Africa Vetus": A 17th Century Hand-colored Map By Sanson
"Africa Vetus": A 17th Century Hand-colored Map By Sanson

"Africa Vetus": A 17th Century Hand-colored Map By Sanson

By Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville

Located in Alamo, CA

The origin of the Nile is shown to arise from two imaginary lakes, which is based on the ancient theory of Ptolemy. This original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa is ...

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1690s Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Engraving

Citrus (Cedar Flower): An Early 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving
Citrus (Cedar Flower): An Early 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving

Citrus (Cedar Flower): An Early 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving

By Johann Christoph Volkhamer

Located in Alamo, CA

Inhabitants are seeing working, playing and riding horses in the foreground, along with two dogs. This beautifully hand-colored Volckamer engraving is printed on hand-made 18th cen...

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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Hand Chain

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Engraving

Lemons "Cedro Ditela Multiforme": An 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving
Lemons "Cedro Ditela Multiforme": An 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving

Lemons "Cedro Ditela Multiforme": An 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving

By Johann Christoph Volkhamer

Located in Alamo, CA

Volkamer engravings are prized by collectors for their of displays of fruit flying in the sky above beautiful landscape scenes depicting towns or palaces and estates in Germany, Aust...

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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Engraving

Lemons "La parte interiore": An Early 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving
Lemons "La parte interiore": An Early 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving

Lemons "La parte interiore": An Early 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving

By Johann Christoph Volkhamer

Located in Alamo, CA

The engravings are prized by collectors for their of displays of fruit flying in the sky above beautiful landscape scenes depicting towns or palaces and estates in Germany, Austria a...

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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Engraving

Portugal: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Portugal: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

Portugal: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

The map consists of two sheets joined as one along a horizontal joint. The map has original hand-coloring and it is printed on antique hand-made laid, chain-linked paper with wide ma...

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1690s French Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Paper

North & South America: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Jansson & Goos
North & South America: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Jansson & Goos

North & South America: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Jansson & Goos

By Johannes Janssonius

Located in Alamo, CA

This colorful, attractive and fascinating copperplate engraved map is printed on laid, chain-linked hand-made paper with wide margins, particularly the upper and lower margins.

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1620s Dutch Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Paper

Southern & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot
Southern & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot

Southern & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

The map consists of two sheets joined as one along a vertical joint. The map has original hand-coloring. It is printed on antique hand-made laid, chain-linked paper with wide margins.

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1690s French Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Paper

Vienna, Austria: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Vienna, Austria: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

Vienna, Austria: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

The map consists of two sheets joined as one along a vertical joint. The map has original hand-coloring. It is printed on antique hand-made laid, chain-linked paper with wide margins.

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1690s French Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Paper

North Holland, Netherlands: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot
North Holland, Netherlands: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot

North Holland, Netherlands: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot

By Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville

Located in Alamo, CA

The map consists of two sheets joined as one along a horizontal joint. The map has original hand-coloring. It is printed on antique hand-made laid, chain-linked paper with wide margi...

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1690s Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Engraving

Great Britain, N. France: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Great Britain, N. France: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

Great Britain, N. France: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

By Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville

Located in Alamo, CA

The map consists of two sheets joined as one along a horizontal joint. The map has original hand-coloring and it is printed on antique hand-made laid, chain-linked paper with wide ma...

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1690s Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Engraving

The Normandy Region of France: A 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
The Normandy Region of France: A 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

The Normandy Region of France: A 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

The map consists of two sheets joined as one along a vertical joint. The map has original hand-coloring and it is printed on antique hand-made laid, chain-linked paper with wide marg...

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1690s French Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century French Painted Chestnut Six-Light Chandelier from Brittany
Early 20th Century French Painted Chestnut Six-Light Chandelier from Brittany

Early 20th Century French Painted Chestnut Six-Light Chandelier from Brittany

Located in Dallas, TX

The charming carved figures, decorative iron chains, hand-painted details, and lantern shades celebrate the maritime heritage and folk traditions of Brittany, giving the fixture a wo...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture
Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture

Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

Top-class antique light fixture with a stunning hand-carved alabaster shade, brass chains and an alabaster canopy.

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

Monkey, with outstretched hand holding fruit, and child chained to a tree stump, sitting on an oval mound base applied with flowers and foliage (small chips and Monkey's outstretched...

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1740s German Rococo Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century
Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A complete matching set of lacquered iron work; the cuirass with dragonfly decoration and blue lacing, a Kaga school helmet having 32 plates and 415 standing rivets complete with met...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Metal, Silver, Foil, Iron, Gold Leaf

Art Nouveau Pastel on paper “Dance” Leopold François Kowalski's studio
Art Nouveau Pastel on paper “Dance” Leopold François Kowalski's studio

Art Nouveau Pastel on paper “Dance” Leopold François Kowalski's studio

By Leopold Franz Kowalski

Located in Valladolid, ES

The delicate figures, soft, luminous tones, and warm, almost golden atmosphere that envelops the scene are particularly striking. The women hold hands, forming a serpentine chain tha...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Art Nouveau Chandelier Attributed to Luneville France, 1900s
Art Nouveau Chandelier Attributed to Luneville France, 1900s

Art Nouveau Chandelier Attributed to Luneville France, 1900s

By Muller Frères

Located in Verviers, BE

Chandelier Attributed to Luneville, 1900s Beautiful Hand Decorated Chain Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Brass

Rare Viennese Alabaster & Lithophane Mosaic Pendant, c. 1900
Rare Viennese Alabaster & Lithophane Mosaic Pendant, c. 1900

Rare Viennese Alabaster & Lithophane Mosaic Pendant, c. 1900

Located in Hannover, DE

The shade is suspended from three hand-forged chains attached to a forged steel support and finished with an elegant brass ceiling canopy, perfectly complementing the handcrafted cha...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Iron, Lead

Bronze Group, Young Boy and His Trained Pet Monkey, German, Dated, 1894
Bronze Group, Young Boy and His Trained Pet Monkey, German, Dated, 1894

Bronze Group, Young Boy and His Trained Pet Monkey, German, Dated, 1894

By Gladenbeck Foundry, Carl Theodore Wegener

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very whimsical bronze features a young street kid, cigar in hand, and monkey on a chain in the other hand. A scene that should inspire a smile.

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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Crystal Beaded Cascading Swag Chandelier with Sapphire Blue Drops
19th Century Crystal Beaded Cascading Swag Chandelier with Sapphire Blue Drops

19th Century Crystal Beaded Cascading Swag Chandelier with Sapphire Blue Drops

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The metal frame becomes a whisper beneath layers of hand strung crystal chains, forming a “beaded basket” or “cascading swag” model.

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19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Crystal

18th Century Indian "Bidri Ware" Hookah Base
18th Century Indian "Bidri Ware" Hookah Base

18th Century Indian "Bidri Ware" Hookah Base

Located in Middleburg, VA

The form is distinguished by a dramatically arched spout shaped as a stylized fish or serpent, a finely cast handle with incised detailing, and a domed lid crowned by a pointed finia...

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18th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

Sterling Brandy Decanter Label/Bottle Ticket by Charles Rawlings, London, 1828
Sterling Brandy Decanter Label/Bottle Ticket by Charles Rawlings, London, 1828

Sterling Brandy Decanter Label/Bottle Ticket by Charles Rawlings, London, 1828

By Charles Rawlings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It is suspended from a belcher style chain hand made by the silversmith. 2” x 1.5" The silversmiths marks are deeply stamped on the reverse in cartouche form; C.R. for Charles Rawli...

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1820s English George III Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920
Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920

Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

This practical size alabaster shade comes with a hand crafted and patinated metal chain and the combination of the two is a feast to look at.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Large Victorian Gutta Percha Cross Pendant
Large Victorian Gutta Percha Cross Pendant

Large Victorian Gutta Percha Cross Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Large cross pendant set with gutta percha cabochons on a mixed link chain with heavily hand etched rectangular stations. 1870's USA.

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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Antique Ottoman Empire Multistrand Necklace Silver Tula Decorations Agate Beads
Antique Ottoman Empire Multistrand Necklace Silver Tula Decorations Agate Beads

Antique Ottoman Empire Multistrand Necklace Silver Tula Decorations Agate Beads

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delicate multi chain necklace was created in 1900 ca. The necklace is made out of three rows of smooth hand crafted foxtail chains The chains arte held together by flower shaped...

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Early 1900s Turkish Byzantine Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Agate, Silver

Antique Uzbek Suzani Wall Tapestry Moon Sky Ai Palak
Antique Uzbek Suzani Wall Tapestry Moon Sky Ai Palak

Antique Uzbek Suzani Wall Tapestry Moon Sky Ai Palak

Located in Dallas, TX

The name 'Ai Palak' translates to 'moon sky,' reflecting the celestial themes often incorporated into the designs. Embroidered by hand using techniques like chain stitch and satin st...

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Spectacular 17th Century French Iron Chandelier
Spectacular 17th Century French Iron Chandelier

Spectacular 17th Century French Iron Chandelier

Located in Round Top, TX

Exquisitely crafted from hand forged and wrought iron with 6 lights and a gorgeous hand forged chain.

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Mid-17th Century French Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Iron

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in London, GB

On a dark marble base stands an elegant Arab woman dressed in Orientalist style clothing. In her hands she is holding a chain and a stick, both used to tame the two leashed panthers ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-century Moorish Style Black Lanterns/Transparent Tinted Black Glass Panels
Mid-century Moorish Style Black Lanterns/Transparent Tinted Black Glass Panels

Mid-century Moorish Style Black Lanterns/Transparent Tinted Black Glass Panels

Located in Malibu, CA

Moorish style lanterns with smoked glass panels, rewired in working order, standard bulb. hand-painted Black metal. Original chain. Takes one light bulb for each lantern, and there i...

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Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Hand Chain

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Metal

Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918
Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918

Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 12 Size / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1918 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm MO...

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1910s Swiss Antique Hand Chain

French Victorian 18k Gold Purple Stone & Seed Pearl Shield Open Bangle Bracelet
French Victorian 18k Gold Purple Stone & Seed Pearl Shield Open Bangle Bracelet

French Victorian 18k Gold Purple Stone & Seed Pearl Shield Open Bangle Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold (Many Hallmarks on Tongue -French and others - see picture) Weight: 34.7 Grams Chain Type: Hand Engraved Hinged Double Clasp Open Bangle w/ Shield Cen...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Hand Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique hand chain available at 1stDibs. Each antique hand chain for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using cotton, fabric and metal. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage antique hand chain now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique hand chain, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique hand chain made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique hand chain over the years, but those crafted by Jefferson Electric Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Hand Chain?

The average selling price for an antique hand chain at 1stDibs is $1,545, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $12,280 for the highest priced.