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Handwriting Upon the Wall – Reform Bill! - Lithograph by J. Doyle - 1831
Handwriting Upon the Wall – Reform Bill! - Lithograph by J. Doyle - 1831

Handwriting Upon the Wall – Reform Bill! - Lithograph by J. Doyle - 1831

By John Doyle

Located in Roma, IT

Rare print from the series Political Sketches. John Doyle (1797-1868) was one of the most famous and prolific illustrator of the 19th century in Europe who was born in Ireland and a...

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1830s Modern Antique Handwriting

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Pair of Adderley Porcelain Cups & Saucers, England 1912-1926
Antique Pair of Adderley Porcelain Cups & Saucers, England 1912-1926

Antique Pair of Adderley Porcelain Cups & Saucers, England 1912-1926

By Adderley Ware, William Adderley

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

numbers in handwriting in gold on the cups. The marks date the set to 1912-1926. Elegant, sophisticated

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Handwriting

Materials

Gold

Original Vintage Soviet Poster 3rd All Union Osoaviakhim Lottery USSR
Original Vintage Soviet Poster 3rd All Union Osoaviakhim Lottery USSR

Original Vintage Soviet Poster 3rd All Union Osoaviakhim Lottery USSR

Located in London, GB

- Sunday 2 June 1929 / Воскресенье 2 июнь 1929 - with handwriting style notes in red, the bold title text

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1920s Russian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Religious Oil Painting on Canvas, Virgin Mary, 18th Century Italian School
Religious Oil Painting on Canvas, Virgin Mary, 18th Century Italian School

Religious Oil Painting on Canvas, Virgin Mary, 18th Century Italian School

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Fogliardi Fecit P.Q.S. 1795." The handwriting may identify the artist as Raffaele Fogliardi, born in 1776 in

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18th Century Italian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Canvas

Haviland Limoges Porcelain Tray Handles, Cobalt Blue and Gold, 1887
Haviland Limoges Porcelain Tray Handles, Cobalt Blue and Gold, 1887

Haviland Limoges Porcelain Tray Handles, Cobalt Blue and Gold, 1887

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

, 1887, in handwriting, overglaze. The decorator marks of that period were used in different colors

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1870s French Victorian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Gold

Cauldon Ware Antique Set of 7 Plates, Morning Glory Pattern, England 1904-1920
Cauldon Ware Antique Set of 7 Plates, Morning Glory Pattern, England 1904-1920

Cauldon Ware Antique Set of 7 Plates, Morning Glory Pattern, England 1904-1920

By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon, Cauldon

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

handwriting. The marks date the set to conservatively 1904-1920, but probably to early 1900s; Cauldon Ltd were

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Gold

K32 Old Japanese Art, Calligraphy by Takagi Masatoshi, the Blind Politician
K32 Old Japanese Art, Calligraphy by Takagi Masatoshi, the Blind Politician

K32 Old Japanese Art, Calligraphy by Takagi Masatoshi, the Blind Politician

Located in Niiza, JP

to be some shakyness. It is a work of art with a rich character. Is it "教信"? The unique handwriting

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19th Century Japanese Antique Handwriting

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Bamboo

French 19th Century Louis XV Bedside Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Bedside Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Bedside Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

drawer is an original label with partial print and some handwriting. There is a door with a brass knob

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Handwriting

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Marble

Engraving of the Abbey Church of Westminster by John Coney, 1820
Engraving of the Abbey Church of Westminster by John Coney, 1820

Engraving of the Abbey Church of Westminster by John Coney, 1820

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Westminster Abbey in London, England. Engraved and printed in 1820. Faint handwriting in graphite in the

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1820s British Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

10 Sets of Japanese Gilt Rice Lacquer Bowls w/ Covers, 19 Century
10 Sets of Japanese Gilt Rice Lacquer Bowls w/ Covers, 19 Century

10 Sets of Japanese Gilt Rice Lacquer Bowls w/ Covers, 19 Century

Located in Norton, MA

wooden box also has its original handwriting. The bowls and the covers are not designed with smooth

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19th Century Japanese Antique Handwriting

Materials

Lacquer

Letter signed by the Count of Floridablanca – 1786
Letter signed by the Count of Floridablanca – 1786

Letter signed by the Count of Floridablanca – 1786

Located in Madrid, ES

handwriting. Dimensions (including frame): 32 x 28 cm Period: 1786 Material: Ink on paper, gilt frame under

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Late 18th Century Spanish Other Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire with Double Glass Doors and Pagoda Top
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire with Double Glass Doors and Pagoda Top

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire with Double Glass Doors and Pagoda Top

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

.) Interestingly, small chalk children's handwriting in French can be seen on the inside left door. The armoire

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Handwriting

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Hat Shop Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Hat Shop Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Hat Shop Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Bronze Desk Lamp with Limestone Base, Circa 1925-1935
Art Deco Bronze Desk Lamp with Limestone Base, Circa 1925-1935

Art Deco Bronze Desk Lamp with Limestone Base, Circa 1925-1935

Located in Lincoln, GB

stone, reflecting the importance of correspondence and handwriting in the period and elevating the lamp

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Handwriting

Materials

Bronze

Ashworth for Richard Briggs Hand Painted Ironstone Cup & Saucer, 1862-1891
Ashworth for Richard Briggs Hand Painted Ironstone Cup & Saucer, 1862-1891

Ashworth for Richard Briggs Hand Painted Ironstone Cup & Saucer, 1862-1891

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Coat of Arms" and "Richard Briggs Boston" marks, and overglaze decorator/model mark in handwriting; the

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Handwriting

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Gold

20th Century Art Nouveau "Fledermaus" Bentwood Seating Set by Kohn, AT ca. 1907
20th Century Art Nouveau "Fledermaus" Bentwood Seating Set by Kohn, AT ca. 1907

20th Century Art Nouveau "Fledermaus" Bentwood Seating Set by Kohn, AT ca. 1907

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

carry the unique handwriting of Josef Hoffmann - the so-called "Fledermaus" design which has been

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Captain J.W. Anderson (fl.1842-1869) Oil on Board 19th c
Captain J.W. Anderson (fl.1842-1869) Oil on Board 19th c

Captain J.W. Anderson (fl.1842-1869) Oil on Board 19th c

Located in West Palm Beach, US

, there is an inscription in the captain's handwriting, which, although difficult to decipher, describes

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1840s British Romantic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Rare Grand Tour Arabic Glazed Terracotta Wall Plate
Antique Rare Grand Tour Arabic Glazed Terracotta Wall Plate

Antique Rare Grand Tour Arabic Glazed Terracotta Wall Plate

Located in New Orleans, LA

is considered an art because it is a highly skilled and expressive form of handwriting that is used

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1920s Egyptian Islamic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Masuda Amison 1886 in Osaka
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Masuda Amison 1886 in Osaka

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Masuda Amison 1886 in Osaka

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

.   He lives in Koroen, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. ■Silk book/handwriting ■Condition   is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

Materials

Silk

Antique Thailand Sutra Bamboo / Palm Leave Book, 1873
Antique Thailand Sutra Bamboo / Palm Leave Book, 1873

Antique Thailand Sutra Bamboo / Palm Leave Book, 1873

Located in Norton, MA

double sides with lots of writing. The following handwriting on the Lacquer reads: Presented to Mrs

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19th Century Thai Antique Handwriting

Materials

Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century

Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century

Located in Doha, QA

ink handwriting in mysterious Old French. The closed book on the right is from Louis XIII - XVI era

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Gold, Silver

Autumn Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style
Autumn Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style

Autumn Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

calm texture. ¦ Silk book / handwriting. ¦ There are discoloration, ole, stains, etc. in the

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

Materials

Silk

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked
Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. ¦ Paper books and handwriting. ¦ Condition There are discoloration, ole, stains, etc. ¦ Shaft

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

after the war. ■Paperback/Handwriting ■Condition  : There are some stains on the paper. ■Dimensions

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18th Century Antique Handwriting

Materials

Silk

Lake Awasaru Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style
Lake Awasaru Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style

Lake Awasaru Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. ¦ Paper books and handwriting. ¦ There are discoloration and stains in the state era. In addition, you

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Waterfall and Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked
Waterfall and Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked

Waterfall and Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

" with beautiful fresh greenery. ¦ Paper books and handwriting. ¦ There are some discolorations in

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Actors in Dance / Theatre Scene 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist
Actors in Dance / Theatre Scene 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist

Actors in Dance / Theatre Scene 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

with the hymns spelled at the top. ¦ Silk books and handwriting. ¦ State There is discoloration

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Handwriting

Materials

Silk

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Good sir Simon d'Ewes.

Good sir Simon d'Ewes., Circa 1820

Unavailable

H 8.9 in W 7.01 in

Good sir Simon d'Ewes.

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Engraved on wove paper, specimen of the handwriting of Elisabeth Stuart. History England

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1820s Antique Handwriting

Materials

Engraving

My sweete boyes [..].

My sweete boyes [..]., Circa 1820

Unavailable

H 2.68 in W 6.5 in

My sweete boyes [..].

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Engraved on wove paper, specimen of the handwriting of James I. History England. Apparantly from a

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1820s Antique Handwriting

Materials

Engraving

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818
Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

Located in Cheltenham, GB

. The cartouche bears a large ornate letter "K," which corresponds to the handwriting provenance

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Handwriting

Materials

Brass

Courtly Writing Cabinet, Michael Kimmel, 18th Century, Germany
Courtly Writing Cabinet, Michael Kimmel, 18th Century, Germany

Courtly Writing Cabinet, Michael Kimmel, 18th Century, Germany

Unavailable

H 92.52 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

Courtly Writing Cabinet, Michael Kimmel, 18th Century, Germany

Located in Bamberg, DE

reveals the masterly handwriting of the court cabinetmaker Michael Kimmel. Walnut and walnut burl

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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood

Obedient Unto Death - 1240 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript - pen ink religious
Obedient Unto Death - 1240 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript - pen ink religious

Obedient Unto Death - 1240 Latin Medieval Bible Manuscript - pen ink religious

Located in Albany, OR

handwriting, with 4 scrolling capitals (1 large, magnificently scrolled within) in Red and Blue. Text includes

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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Handwriting

Materials

Animal Skin, Paint, Ink, Pen

C.1872 George Jones Rare Colors English Majolica Platter
C.1872 George Jones Rare Colors English Majolica Platter

C.1872 George Jones Rare Colors English Majolica Platter

By George Jones

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The center is mottled. The bottom is also mottled and marked 1851 T in handwriting. Please visit

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19th Century English Antique Handwriting

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Earthenware

New Zealand Specimen Wood Table by William Norrie, circa 1900
New Zealand Specimen Wood Table by William Norrie, circa 1900

New Zealand Specimen Wood Table by William Norrie, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 19.89 in D 19.89 in

New Zealand Specimen Wood Table by William Norrie, circa 1900

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

design card with it that is handwritten in Norrie’s handwriting and states all the specimen timber names

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Early 1900s New Zealand Colonial Revival Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood

Collection of Five French 18th Century Vellum Handwritings
Collection of Five French 18th Century Vellum Handwritings

Collection of Five French 18th Century Vellum Handwritings

Located in Buisson, FR

Thank you for looking at one of our selected items on 1st Dibs. We are able to offer our unique and original antiques at the most competitive price level on this platform due to the ...

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18th Century French Antique Handwriting

Collection of Five French 18th Century Vellum Handwritings
Collection of Five French 18th Century Vellum Handwritings

Collection of Five French 18th Century Vellum Handwritings

Located in Buisson, FR

Nice collection of five vellum documents France, 18th century Weathered.

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18th Century French Antique Handwriting

Materials

Parchment Paper

Large 17th-18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Large 17th-18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Large 17th-18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful leaf on vellum from an antiphonary. Great decoration of the initials. Despite of it's high age in a relative good condition.  

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17th Century Spanish Antique Handwriting

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Vellum

Large 17th-18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Large 17th-18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Large 17th-18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful leaf on vellum from an antiphonary. Great decoration of the initials. Despite of its high age in a relative good condition. Small antique repair.

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17th Century Spanish Antique Handwriting

Materials

Vellum

Large 17th-18th Century French Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Large 17th-18th Century French Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Large 17th-18th Century French Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful leaf on vellum from an antiphonary. Great decoration of the initials. Despite of its high age in a relative good condition.  

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17th Century French Antique Handwriting

Materials

Vellum

Large 17th-18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Large 17th-18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Large 17th-18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful leaf on vellum from an antiphonary. Great decoration of the initials. Despite of its high age in a relative good condition.  

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17th Century Spanish Antique Handwriting

Materials

Vellum

Large Framed 17th Century Italian Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Large Framed 17th Century Italian Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Large Framed 17th Century Italian Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and large leaf on vellum from an antiphonary. Great decoration and gilded initials. Italy, circa 1600-1700. Despite of it's high age in a relative good condition. Frame o...

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17th Century Italian Antique Handwriting

Large 17th Century, 18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Large 17th Century, 18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Large 17th Century, 18th Century Spanish Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful leaf on vellum from an antiphonary. Great decoration of the initials. Despite of it's high age in a relative good condition.  

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17th Century Spanish Antique Handwriting

Materials

Vellum

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwritings on paper, France, circa 1650-1800. Weathered.

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18th Century French Antique Handwriting

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Paper

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwritings on paper, France, circa 1650-1800. Weathered.

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17th Century French Antique Handwriting

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Paper

Collection of 20 French, 17th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwriting's on paper. France between 1650-1700. Weathered.

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17th Century French Antique Handwriting

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Paper

Collection of 20 French 17th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French 17th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French 17th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwriting's on paper. France between 1650-1700. Weathered.

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17th Century French Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwritings on paper, France, 17th-18th century. Weathered.

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17th Century French Antique Handwriting

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Paper

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwritings on paper. France, circa 1650-1800. Weathered.

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18th Century French Antique Handwriting

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Paper

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwritings on paper, France 17th-18th century. Weathered.

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18th Century French Antique Handwriting

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Paper

Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905
Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905

Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

a "standard" cabinet, it bears the unmistakable handwriting of Josef Hoffmann. Artfully crafted by

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Handwriting

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Brass

Antique 19th c Chinese Rice paintings of a dragon boat scene Absolute top qua
Antique 19th c Chinese Rice paintings of a dragon boat scene Absolute top qua

Antique 19th c Chinese Rice paintings of a dragon boat scene Absolute top qua

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese

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19th Century Chinese Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French 19th Century Nun's Table
Antique French 19th Century Nun's Table

Antique French 19th Century Nun's Table

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H 31.63 in W 78.25 in D 23.5 in

Antique French 19th Century Nun's Table

Located in New York, NY

cracks to the top. Underside of compartment's marked with nun's names in cursive handwriting.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Handwriting

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Oak, Wood

Fine Quality John The Evangelist Porcelain Plaque After Domenichino
Fine Quality John The Evangelist Porcelain Plaque After Domenichino

Fine Quality John The Evangelist Porcelain Plaque After Domenichino

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Evangelist pearing at a hawk holding his quill with a snake circling a gold cup. Handwriting to verso of

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19th Century German Greek Revival Antique Handwriting

Materials

Enamel

Antique Oil Painting of Copenhagen Street Scene, Saint Peter's Church
Antique Oil Painting of Copenhagen Street Scene, Saint Peter's Church

Antique Oil Painting of Copenhagen Street Scene, Saint Peter's Church

Located in Round Top, TX

the lower left. Please enlarge photos to appreciate the details, including the handwriting on the back

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Handwriting

18th Century, Console Table with Mirror Wood South Germany Rococo
18th Century, Console Table with Mirror Wood South Germany Rococo

18th Century, Console Table with Mirror Wood South Germany Rococo

Located in Epfach, DE

a lightness and special expression, it shows the handwriting of Tietz, who was a great known master

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1750s German Rococo Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood

Shawn Killinger Sterling Silver "Hear My Soul Speak" Ring
Shawn Killinger Sterling Silver "Hear My Soul Speak" Ring

Shawn Killinger Sterling Silver "Hear My Soul Speak" Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

the words "hear my soul speak" in a handwriting font. Measures approx 5/8 mm wide. Weighs approx

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Early 20th Century Antique Handwriting

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Sterling Silver

Ceramic Centerpiece by Eichwald, Bohemia circa 1910
Ceramic Centerpiece by Eichwald, Bohemia circa 1910

Ceramic Centerpiece by Eichwald, Bohemia circa 1910

By Eichwald

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

and red accents. The wonderful composed coloration in green shades is the typical handwriting of

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Ceramic

Thonet Bentwood Seating Set Design J. Hoffmann Art Nouveau, Austria, ca. 1910
Thonet Bentwood Seating Set Design J. Hoffmann Art Nouveau, Austria, ca. 1910

Thonet Bentwood Seating Set Design J. Hoffmann Art Nouveau, Austria, ca. 1910

By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

pressure), the bench and the two armchairs carry the unique handwriting of Josef Hoffmann - a very own

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

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Leather, Bentwood

The Complete Works of O. Henry, Manuscript Edition Limited to 125 Copies
The Complete Works of O. Henry, Manuscript Edition Limited to 125 Copies

The Complete Works of O. Henry, Manuscript Edition Limited to 125 Copies

Located in San Francisco, CA

contains 2 original pages in O. Henry's handwriting. O. Henry was the pen name of well-loved American

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Early 20th Century American Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper, Parchment Paper

Josef Hoffmann for Jacob et Josef Kohn Art nouveau seating set 4+2
Josef Hoffmann for Jacob et Josef Kohn Art nouveau seating set 4+2

Josef Hoffmann for Jacob et Josef Kohn Art nouveau seating set 4+2

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Linkebeek, BE

unique handwriting of Josef Hoffmann - the so-called "Fledermaus" design which was designed for the

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

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Fabric, Bentwood

19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Dresser Box / Jewelry Casket
19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Dresser Box / Jewelry Casket

19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Dresser Box / Jewelry Casket

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

label with handwriting that reads in part, "1 Bonnbonier" for bonbonniere, the french term for a

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Handwriting

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bentwood Bench by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1905
Art Nouveau Bentwood Bench by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1905

Art Nouveau Bentwood Bench by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1905

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

typical handwriting of Josef Hoffmann. An eye-catching piece of bentwood furniture from the early Art

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

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Leather, Bentwood

Bentwood Seating Set Design Josef Hoffmann For J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1910
Bentwood Seating Set Design Josef Hoffmann For J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1910

Bentwood Seating Set Design Josef Hoffmann For J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1910

By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

timeless designed chairs and the bench carry the typical handwriting of J. Hoffmann - a very unique and

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Black Art Nouveau Armchairs by J. Hoffmann Attributed to J&J Kohn, AT ca. 1910
Black Art Nouveau Armchairs by J. Hoffmann Attributed to J&J Kohn, AT ca. 1910

Black Art Nouveau Armchairs by J. Hoffmann Attributed to J&J Kohn, AT ca. 1910

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

handwriting of Josef Hoffmann. An amazing pair of eye-catching bentwood chairs from the early Art Nouveau

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Majolica Centerpiece Bowl by Eichwald, Bohemia, circa 1910
Art Nouveau Majolica Centerpiece Bowl by Eichwald, Bohemia, circa 1910

Art Nouveau Majolica Centerpiece Bowl by Eichwald, Bohemia, circa 1910

By Eichwald

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

composition in dark brown, beige, grey and green tones shows the typical handwriting of Eichwald. In addition

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Majolica

Original Antique Printed German Feed Sack Pillow
Original Antique Printed German Feed Sack Pillow

Original Antique Printed German Feed Sack Pillow

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

are marked with beautiful calligraphy or handwriting in tar ink. The farmer's name, their town, sack

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Early 19th Century German Rustic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Linen, Down

17th Century Spanish Old Master Painting, The Birth of the Virgin
17th Century Spanish Old Master Painting, The Birth of the Virgin

17th Century Spanish Old Master Painting, The Birth of the Virgin

Located in Vero Beach, FL

frame is Illegible handwriting in Spanish. It is a masterpiece, full of characters, details and colors

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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Handwriting

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by J. Hoffmann and Thonet Table, Austria, circa 1905
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by J. Hoffmann and Thonet Table, Austria, circa 1905

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by J. Hoffmann and Thonet Table, Austria, circa 1905

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

the typical handwriting of J. Hoffmann, a unique and absolute timeless design. An eye-catching

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

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Leather, Bentwood

J & J Kohn Bentwood Salon Suite Design Josef Hoffmann, Austria, circa 1910
J & J Kohn Bentwood Salon Suite Design Josef Hoffmann, Austria, circa 1910

J & J Kohn Bentwood Salon Suite Design Josef Hoffmann, Austria, circa 1910

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

table carries the handwriting of Josef Hoffmann, a very unique and renown design style that made him

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905

Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

two armchairs carry the unique handwriting of Josef Hoffmann - a very own design that has made his

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Antique Building Block Set, German, Pine, Froebel, Toy Box, Edwardian circa 1910
Antique Building Block Set, German, Pine, Froebel, Toy Box, Edwardian circa 1910

Antique Building Block Set, German, Pine, Froebel, Toy Box, Edwardian circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

children's handwriting 71-pieces predominantly in pine with red coloured pieces cast in stone Fantastic

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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Pine

Standing Nude with Raised Arms
Standing Nude with Raised Arms

Standing Nude with Raised Arms

By Guillaume Dulac

Located in London, GB

name and she signed the work listing her address just to the right of the artist's handwriting. It is

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1920s Antique Handwriting

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Paper, Pencil

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Leather Monkey Form
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Leather Monkey Form

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Leather Monkey Form

Located in London, GB

some detail in handwriting to the underneath is also just about visible (Handmade in leather D E

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1910s British Folk Art Antique Handwriting

Materials

Leather

Victorian Burr Walnut & Brassbound Campaign Writing Slope
Victorian Burr Walnut & Brassbound Campaign Writing Slope

Victorian Burr Walnut & Brassbound Campaign Writing Slope

Located in King's Lynn, GB

posture and handwriting by encouraging a more upright and ergonomic writing position

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Brass

English Antique Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman, 18th Century
English Antique Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman, 18th Century

English Antique Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman, 18th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

the table almost entirely darkened from view other than a folded note with scrolled handwriting on it

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Late 18th Century British Antique Handwriting

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Large Florentine Quadruple Botanicals in Black Frame under Glass, Two Sold Each
Large Florentine Quadruple Botanicals in Black Frame under Glass, Two Sold Each

Large Florentine Quadruple Botanicals in Black Frame under Glass, Two Sold Each

Located in Atlanta, GA

quadrants, each showcasing a distinct botanical specimen. The delicate handwriting within each quadrant

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Other

An evening kimono Dolman by Paul Poiret, based on Raoul Dufy Circa 1915
An evening kimono Dolman by Paul Poiret, based on Raoul Dufy Circa 1915

An evening kimono Dolman by Paul Poiret, based on Raoul Dufy Circa 1915

By Paul Poiret

Located in Toulon, FR

condition). On the back of the label is a cotton ribbon with illegible handwriting. The black silk satin has

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1910s French Antique Handwriting

Antique French Writing Desk, 1800s Solid Oak with Cabriole Legs Elegant Patina
Antique French Writing Desk, 1800s Solid Oak with Cabriole Legs Elegant Patina

Antique French Writing Desk, 1800s Solid Oak with Cabriole Legs Elegant Patina

Located in Firenze, IT

slanted writing surface, perfect for both handwriting and laptop work. A raised edge frames the top

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Handwriting

Materials

Iron

Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy’s Silhouette by John Field
Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy’s Silhouette by John Field

Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy’s Silhouette by John Field

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

is inscribed in cursive handwriting ‘Ad. Sir T Hardy K.C.B. Gov. G H. J Field Profilist to their

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1830s English Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood

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