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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.

Category

18th Century French Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

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

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.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Handwriting

Materials

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

Category

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

Category

Late 19th Century Danish Antique Handwriting

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Ceramic

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

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Handwriting

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Category

1750s German Rococo Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood

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

Category

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

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

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Majolica

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 Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

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 Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

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

Category

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Handwriting

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

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

Category

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

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Handwriting

Materials

Canvas

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 Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

1920s Antique Handwriting

Materials

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Handwriting

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

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

Category

1830s English Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood

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 incursive handwriting ‘Ad. Sir T Hardy K.C.B. Gov. G H. J Field Profilist to their

Category

1830s English Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood

Logbook of the Brig John Gilpin: Baltimore to Canton, 1832–1841
Logbook of the Brig John Gilpin: Baltimore to Canton, 1832–1841

Logbook of the Brig John Gilpin: Baltimore to Canton, 1832–1841

Located in Atlanta, GA

edges, foxing, and minor loss to margins—though the handwriting remains entirely legible in sepia ink

Category

Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Uniform of the Army of the United States, Second Edition, 1900
Uniform of the Army of the United States, Second Edition, 1900

Uniform of the Army of the United States, Second Edition, 1900

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

adhesive tape residue scattered throughout pages and some occasional handwriting is present including the

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

"Winter Sunlight"

"Winter Sunlight"

By Henry A. Rand

Located in Lambertville, NJ

, the science of determining a person’s characteristics through the analysis of their handwriting. He

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Handwriting

Materials

Oil, Board

"Provincetown Harbor"
"Provincetown Harbor"

"Provincetown Harbor"

By Henry A. Rand

Located in Lambertville, NJ

determining a person’s characteristics through the analysis of his or her handwriting. He authored a book on

Category

1910s American Impressionist Antique Handwriting

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Day on Fire Island
A Day on Fire Island

A Day on Fire Island

By George Renouard

Located in Soquel, CA

. Additional handwriting in pencil on verso states "Evening, Looks like more rain. Sand Flats. Wind rippled

Category

1920s Impressionist Antique Handwriting

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

"Deer in the White Mountains" by William Sonntag and Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait
"Deer in the White Mountains" by William Sonntag and Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

"Deer in the White Mountains" by William Sonntag and Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

By Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait 1, William Louis Sonntag Sr. 1

Located in Wiscasset, ME

on the back in the known handwriting of Sonntag "W L Sonntag 1880 painted from nature in New

Category

1880s American American Classical Antique Handwriting

Deer in the White Mountains
Deer in the White Mountains

Deer in the White Mountains

By William Louis Sonntag Sr. 1

Located in Wiscasett, ME

on the back in the known handwriting of Sonntag "W L Sonntag 1880 painted from nature in New

Category

1880s Hudson River School Antique Handwriting

Materials

Oil

1925 Rare Antique German Reichsbanner Imperial Eagle Banner Flag 57"
1925 Rare Antique German Reichsbanner Imperial Eagle Banner Flag 57"

1925 Rare Antique German Reichsbanner Imperial Eagle Banner Flag 57"

Located in Dayton, OH

handwriting “Captured at Cherbourg Fr. By Ed Stewart 7/28/1944.” The Battle of Cherbourg was part of the

Category

1920s Antique Handwriting

Materials

Cotton

Three Italian 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings on Paper of Vatican Loggias
Three Italian 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings on Paper of Vatican Loggias

Three Italian 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings on Paper of Vatican Loggias

By Giovanni Ottaviani

Located in Firenze, IT

XIII and Pius VI, that's why our panels are enriched by the handwriting: “cum privilegio ss. D.N

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood, Paper

1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside, Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler
1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside, Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler

1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside, Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

facsimiles, Tyler made no effort to match the handwriting in the body of the Declaration. Rather, Tyler used

Category

1810s American Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler
1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler

1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

his signature facsimiles, Tyler made no effort to match the handwriting in the body of the Declaration

Category

1810s American Federal Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Italian Neoclassical Architectural Etched Engravings Six Panels Folding Screen
Italian Neoclassical Architectural Etched Engravings Six Panels Folding Screen

Italian Neoclassical Architectural Etched Engravings Six Panels Folding Screen

By Giovanni Ottaviani

Located in Firenze, IT

Pope Clemens XIII and Pius VI, that's why our panels are enriched by the handwriting: “cum privilegio

Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Handwriting

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Paper

1829 "Declaration of Independence" Draft, Engraved by Charles Toppan
1829 "Declaration of Independence" Draft, Engraved by Charles Toppan

1829 "Declaration of Independence" Draft, Engraved by Charles Toppan

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

are in the handwriting of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. At a later date, most likely in the 1800s

Category

1820s American Federal Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Three Bucks in the Fontainebleu Forest
Three Bucks in the Fontainebleu Forest

Three Bucks in the Fontainebleu Forest

By Rosa Bonheur

Located in Miami, FL

J.H.Gaucis Jan.29,1920”. [the handwriting on the label is extremely unusual; my deciphering of it induces me

Category

1880s Academic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Silver Mezuzah by Avraham Moshe Sokolka, Jerusalem
Early 20th Century Silver Mezuzah by Avraham Moshe Sokolka, Jerusalem

Early 20th Century Silver Mezuzah by Avraham Moshe Sokolka, Jerusalem

Located in New York, NY

conquering Jerusalem, and received a warm letter of thanks from the General in his own handwriting. By that

Category

Early 20th Century Israeli Art Deco Antique Handwriting

Materials

Silver

Large 17th Century French Vellum Handwriting
Large 17th Century French Vellum Handwriting

Large 17th Century French Vellum Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Extremely old handwriting on vellum. Unique and very decorative piece, France dated 1619. Weathered

Category

Early 17th Century French Antique Handwriting

Large 16th Century French Vellum Handwriting, Manuscript
Large 16th Century French Vellum Handwriting, Manuscript

Large 16th Century French Vellum Handwriting, Manuscript

Located in Buisson, FR

Extremely old handwriting on vellum. Multiple pages France dated 1596 Weathered.

Category

16th Century French Antique Handwriting

Materials

Vellum

Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful colors and gilded Initial, France, 15th century.

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Parchment Paper

Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical gilded Gothic initials, France, 15th century.

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Parchment Paper

Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful colors and gilded initial, France, 15th century.

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Parchment Paper

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