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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 Gothic gilded 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 period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical 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 period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical Gothic gilded 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 period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical Gothic gilded 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.

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Parchment Paper

Large Framed 16th Century Italian Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Large Framed 16th Century Italian Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Large Framed 16th Century Italian Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

Fabulous and very large leaf on vellum from an antiphonary. Beautiful details like birds and leafs. Italy Dated 1534. Weathered.

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16th Century Italian Antique Handwriting

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

Fabulous and very large leaf on vellum from an antiphonary. Great decoration of the 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

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

Small 15th Century French Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

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

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Handwriting

Materials

Parchment Paper

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

Small 15th Century French Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting

Located in Buisson, FR

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

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Parchment Paper

Antique Print Illustrating the Art of Handwriting 'Pl. 2', D. Diderot circa 1765
Antique Print Illustrating the Art of Handwriting 'Pl. 2', D. Diderot circa 1765

Antique Print Illustrating the Art of Handwriting 'Pl. 2', D. Diderot circa 1765

Located in Langweer, NL

Plate 2: 'Art d'Ecrire'. This antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, par une Société de Gens de lettres.' wh...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Antique Print Illustrating the Art of Handwriting 'Pl. 3', D. Diderot circa 1765

Antique Print Illustrating the Art of Handwriting 'Pl. 3', D. Diderot circa 1765

Located in Langweer, NL

Plate 3: 'Art d'Ecrire'. This antique print originates from: 'The Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, par une Société de Gens de lettres.' wh...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Handwriting

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

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, circa 1650-1800. 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, circa 1650-1800. Weathered.

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17th Century French Antique Handwriting

Materials

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

Set of 9 old pharmacy pots
Set of 9 old pharmacy pots

Set of 9 old pharmacy pots

Located in Monaco, MC

Remarquable set of 9 old pharmacy pot from Italy. White cream with blue handwriting. Good

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19th Century Antique Handwriting

Materials

Ceramic

Nice Collection of 18th Century Weathered Italian Vellum Books
Nice Collection of 18th Century Weathered Italian Vellum Books

Nice Collection of 18th Century Weathered Italian Vellum Books

Located in Buisson, FR

. Beautiful handwriting at the back of the books. More pictures are available. Measurements below as a set.

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper, Vellum

Nice Collection of 18th Century Italian Weathered Vellum Books
Nice Collection of 18th Century Italian Weathered Vellum Books

Nice Collection of 18th Century Italian Weathered Vellum Books

Located in Buisson, FR

, 1776, 1777. Beautiful handwriting at the back of the books. One of the books has a secret hiding place

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18th Century Italian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper, Vellum

17th Century Italian Faience Apothecary Jar
17th Century Italian Faience Apothecary Jar

17th Century Italian Faience Apothecary Jar

Located in Bradenton, FL

, 'The Property of Mrs. Gilbert Legh (deceased),'and underneath label in cursive handwriting is 'Italian

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Handwriting

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Handwriting

{Haystacks}
{Haystacks}

{Haystacks}

By (Attributed to) Ernest Lawson

Located in Plano, TX

. Handwriting unknown. In handwriting of Sadie Jones Burwell the original frame carried another label as follows

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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Handwriting

Materials

Oil

Vintage Italian 14 Karat Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Vintage Italian 14 Karat Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant

Vintage Italian 14 Karat Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant

Located in Palm Desert, CA

the cameo. Stamped on the back is APA 95 NA 585. Carved handwriting on the back of the shell reads

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1890s Italian Victorian Antique Handwriting

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eva Jancke Björk, Unique Faience Vase with Salamander, Bo Fajans, Sweden 1920
Eva Jancke Björk, Unique Faience Vase with Salamander, Bo Fajans, Sweden 1920

Eva Jancke Björk, Unique Faience Vase with Salamander, Bo Fajans, Sweden 1920

By Eva Jancke-Björk, Bo Fajans, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Bochum, NRW

handwriting with blue glaze. Similar model exhibited at Länsmuseet Gävleborg.

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Handwriting

Materials

Faience

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

Original Antique Printed German Stripe Feed Sack Pillow

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

beautiful calligraphy or handwriting in tar ink. The farmer's name, their town, sack number and year was

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Early 19th Century German Rustic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Linen

Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt with Embroidery
Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt with Embroidery

Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt with Embroidery

Located in Darnestown, MD

done in a variety of handwritings. It is possible this was a fundraising quilt but more likely a

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Early 1900s American Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wool

Kano School ca 1700 Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 17/18c Artist Tosa Mitsunari
Kano School ca 1700 Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 17/18c Artist Tosa Mitsunari

Kano School ca 1700 Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 17/18c Artist Tosa Mitsunari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

mysterious atmosphere . ¦ Silk book / handwriting. ¦ There are discoloration, ole, stains, etc. in the

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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Handwriting

Materials

Silk

19th Century German Porcelain Plaque Queen Louise of Prussia
19th Century German Porcelain Plaque Queen Louise of Prussia

19th Century German Porcelain Plaque Queen Louise of Prussia

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Louise nach Richter” in German handwriting. Condition is excellent. Elaborate gilt and gesso frame with

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19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Moon Night Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 18/19c Artist Tosa Mitsusada
Moon Night Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 18/19c Artist Tosa Mitsusada

Moon Night Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 18/19c Artist Tosa Mitsusada

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

construction. 3rd year of culture (1806), 69 years old. ¦ Silk book / handwriting. ¦ There are a few

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Handwriting

Materials

Silk

Arthur Wesley Dow Cold Day Ipswich
Arthur Wesley Dow Cold Day Ipswich

Arthur Wesley Dow Cold Day Ipswich

By Arthur Wesley Dow

Located in San Francisco, CA

writings online like the Arthur Dow Papers, and the handwriting is spot on for his. Oil on board 10 1/4 by

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Handwriting

Materials

Oil

French Romantic school, Figures and sketches, ink drawing
French Romantic school, Figures and sketches, ink drawing

French Romantic school, Figures and sketches, ink drawing

Located in Paris, FR

x 44.5 cm This very interesting study sheet, with its nervous handwriting, is truly modern, almost

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1890s Romantic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Ink

Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

. Furthermore, the handwriting on the back indicates that this furniture was once used in a shrine. This

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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany around 1875
Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany around 1875

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany around 1875

Located in Berghuelen, DE

plaques on the reverse in old German handwriting. A great addition to every rustic cabin decoration

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1870s German Country Antique Handwriting

Materials

Antler, Wood

Japanese Antique Ceramics with Vertical Stripes / 1800s / Edo Period
Japanese Antique Ceramics with Vertical Stripes / 1800s / Edo Period

Japanese Antique Ceramics with Vertical Stripes / 1800s / Edo Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

feature of Seto vessels. I like the rustic feel of the handwriting. It's a very cute design. How

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Handwriting

Materials

Pottery

Nur ol - Hoda - Ancient Arabic Calligraphy
Nur ol - Hoda - Ancient Arabic Calligraphy

Nur ol - Hoda - Ancient Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Roma, IT

contrary of handwriting between bigger words which are written in smaller words and have made an interwoven

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18th Century Antique Handwriting

Materials

Ink

Thomas Jefferson's Memoirs, First Edition, 4 Vols., 1829
Thomas Jefferson's Memoirs, First Edition, 4 Vols., 1829

Thomas Jefferson's Memoirs, First Edition, 4 Vols., 1829

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

the late president’s handwriting and edits by the Committee of Five. All four volumes are presented

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

writing, the handwriting of which seems to tell a fragment of history. The exterior is black and subdued

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

Materials

Pottery, 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

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1810s American Federal Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Yellow Felt Suffragette Flag, 1910-1920
Yellow Felt Suffragette Flag, 1910-1920

Yellow Felt Suffragette Flag, 1910-1920

Located in York County, PA

is illegible, due to poor handwriting. I have yet to take the opportunity to explore the relationship

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1910s American Antique Handwriting

Materials

Felt

Rare collection of 19th Century Pressed Leaves
Rare collection of 19th Century Pressed Leaves

Rare collection of 19th Century Pressed Leaves

Located in Larkspur, CA

Set of thirteen 19th century framed pressed leaves with rare large handwriting - (Borraginees).

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19th Century Antique Handwriting

Jonathan Swift, The Works
Jonathan Swift, The Works

Jonathan Swift, The Works

Located in New York, NY

name in the original handwriting of the owner of provenance. Published by Bickers & Son, London

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1880s English Antique Handwriting

Materials

Leather

Italian Decorated Bombe Chest Hand-Painted
Italian Decorated Bombe Chest Hand-Painted

Italian Decorated Bombe Chest Hand-Painted

Located in Cookeville, TN

the handwriting. Two pullout drawers with scrolled foliate pulls.

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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Handwriting

Materials

Wood

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