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Rudyard KIPLING. Many Inventions. 1893 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Many Inventions.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1893
Category
1890s British Antique Inventions
Materials
Fabric
Edison: His Life and Inventions by Frank L. Dyer and Thomas C. Martin, 2 Volumes
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Dyer, Frank Lewis and Thomas Commerford Martin. Edison: His Life and Inventions. New York: Harper
Category
1910s American Edwardian Antique Inventions
Materials
Fabric, Paper
H 8.88 in W 5.63 in D 3 in
A wooden and ivory stethoscope, France 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
ebony wood and ivory. Pierre Adolphe Piorry was inspired by the invention of René Laennec, inventor of
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Inventions
Materials
Ivory, Wood
Landscape with Fishermen - Original etching
By Gabriel Perelle
Located in Paris, IDF
Adam and Nicolas, produced a considerable number of engravings, mostly of their own invention. Imbued
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Inventions
Materials
Etching
Building a Ship - Original etching
By Gabriel Perelle
Located in Paris, IDF
Nicolas, produced a considerable number of engravings, mostly of their own invention. Imbued with numerous
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Inventions
Materials
Etching
Landscape with a Bridge and Fishermen - Original etching
By Gabriel Perelle
Located in Paris, IDF
invention. Imbued with numerous influences, whether Nordic, Italian, or Parisian, they feature a wide
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Inventions
Materials
Etching
Landscape with a Sailboat and Fishermen - Original etching
By Gabriel Perelle
Located in Paris, IDF
invention. Imbued with numerous influences, whether Nordic, Italian, or Parisian, they feature a wide
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Inventions
Materials
Etching
Animal Locomotion: Plate 162 (Man Leaping Forwards), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
particular for his innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White
19th Century, European, Antler Gun Rack and Stand, Brown, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
six rifles
Probably Bohemia or Bavaria
The use of antlers for furniture is a 19th century invention
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Inventions
Materials
Antler
Russian Orthodox Church, Middle 19th Century
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Western and Eastern systems of musical notation prior to the invention of five-line staff notation.”
“The
Category
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Antique Inventions
Materials
Pigment
Antique Ko-Kutani Style Bakumatsu Edo Period Japanese Dish Arita, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
period. Possibly related to the inventions of Godfried Wagener in Japan.
Additional information
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inventions
Materials
Porcelain
Charvolents Travelling In Various Directions With the Same Wind by Colman, 1827
Located in Kenilworth, IL
through the countryside above a small town.
The charvolent was an invention of an English schoolteacher
Category
1820s British Antique Inventions
Materials
Paper
H 16.625 in W 13.625 in D 0.75 in
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Oil on copper, Flemish school, 17th century
Located in Firenze, IT
models, inspired by well-known inventions generally attributed to reformist Tuscan mannerists like Santi
Category
17th Century Flemish School Antique Inventions
Materials
Copper
1920s Art Deco vase by danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen, Copenhagen
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
balances the composition. The deep, warm patina of the Disco alloy—an Andersen invention—lends the piece
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Antique English "Samuel Henshall" Patented Turned Ox Bone Corkscrew, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
the worm that stopped the worm from going down too far. His invention became immensely popular and
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Inventions
Materials
Bone
H 6 in W 3.25 in D 1.25 in
Napoleon III Planter by E.-J. Masselotte, France, circa 1865
Located in PARIS, FR
l’invention de la dorure à la pile, un grave inconvénient s’était produit. Le courant électrique se montre
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Inventions
Materials
Bronze
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
The diamonds are rose-cut, a technique commonly used before the invention of modern brilliant cuts
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Inventions
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Il Giocolare - Etching by Giovanni Volpato - 1765 ca.
By Giovanni Volpato
Located in Roma, IT
the engraving.
Plate from Le arti per via, series of 12 engravings from inventions by Francesco
Category
1760s Modern Antique Inventions
Materials
Etching
H 18.31 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
French 19th Century Unique Parisian Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
of colors. The piece was created in the late 19th century, after the invention of electricity. The
Category
19th Century French Antique Inventions
Materials
Iron
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
St. Mungo Golf Ball By MFG.Co
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
balls made them quite lively, it was not until the invention of the automatic winding machine by John
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Inventions
Materials
Rubber
Set of Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Antique Porcher French Ceramic Bidet
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Bidet
Nobody knows who was responsible for the invention of bidet, but historians agree that they first
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Inventions
Materials
Ceramic
Pair 19th Century French Gilt Spelter Vases on Marble Bases with Vine Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
associated with Bacchus is the discovery or invention of wine. In some versions of the myth, Dionysus is
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inventions
Materials
Marble, Spelter
H 15 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Pair of French Renaissance S-tyle Ormolu Wall Mirrors with Candelabra
Located in London, GB
using these influences as starting points for their own inventions. The elaborate and profuse nature of
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Inventions
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Brass Candlesticks with Glass Chimneys Wall or Table Chamber Sticks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
invention) , they can be placed on a table or wall hung
The Lamps are 13” high, and 5” in diameter
NG152
Category
19th Century Early Victorian Antique Inventions
Materials
Brass
Set of Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Set of 2 Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Plywood, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
European architecture, including the invention of the cantilever tubular chair, teaching at the Bauhaus
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Inventions
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Early Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
Early Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
The NB Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
, it was not until the invention of the automatic winding machine by John Gammeter (an engineer at
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Inventions
Materials
Rubber
Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this
Category
1920s Danish Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Set of Early Diskometal Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
Pewter Candelabra by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Ruins Landscape Codazzi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Roma Italy
By Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
an excellent model of this process.
In his architectural views and inventions he prefers a clear and
Category
18th Century Old Masters Antique Inventions
Materials
Oil
Victorian Mid to Late 1800s French Jet Antique Wraparound Bangle
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
prevalent feature in costume pieces since the invention of jewellery, as it is an easily accessible material
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Inventions
Set of 2 Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Stam and Slezak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
architecture, including the invention of the cantilever tubular chair, teaching at the Bauhaus, contributions
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Inventions
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Antique Table Croquet Set on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
length, one handle is a later replacement.
Table Croquet was likely the invention of the Victorians who
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Inventions
Materials
Wood
Japanese Massive Ancient Earth, Water, Fire Wind, Stone Gorinto- 300 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese invention depicting five geometric forms, which correspond (from bottom) to top: earth, water
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inventions
Materials
Stone
Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Bronze Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Bronze
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
significant inventions of the modern age, the telescope was initially developed and came to public attention
Category
19th Century European Antique Inventions
Materials
Gold, Enamel
French School circa 1880, Portrait of a boy holding a book, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
the time, with the invention of photography, when the painted and drawn portrait was most seriously
Category
1880s Academic Antique Inventions
Materials
Gouache, Pencil
Danish Grace vase in Disko Metal, by Just Andersen, 1920/30s / Art Deco
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
bronze and his own invention namned after the bay where is grew up in Greenland called Disko. Disko metal
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Set of Light-Bronze Cups by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy
Category
1920s Danish Antique Inventions
Materials
Bronze
Set of Diskometal Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
Jan Adriaensz Leeghwater – Dutch Engineer & Millwright, 19th-Century Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
, antique water management art, Jan Adriaensz Leeghwater portrait, Dutch Golden Age invention, land
Category
1850s Antique Inventions
Materials
Paper
H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 0.01 in
Empire Style Balloon Chandelier with pendants
Located in Paris, FR
altitude of 400m, using heated air to achieve the first flight by a human being. This invention left such a
Category
1870s French Empire Antique Inventions
Materials
Bronze
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Antique Swiss Enamel and Gold Brooch, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
popularity declined with the invention of photography.
Category
1840s Swiss Antique Inventions
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Swiss Enamel and Gold Mountain Scene Brooch, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
made as tourist pieces. Their popularity declined with the invention of photography. The back is
Category
1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Inventions
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Christ on the Cold Stone – After Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)
Located in Stockholm, SE
the master’s invention.
Provenance:
Private Collection, The Netherlands for at least 70 years.
Category
16th Century Old Masters Antique Inventions
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Bowl, disko metal by Just Andersen, Danish Grace 1920/30s
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
bronze and his own invention namned after the bay where is grew up in Greenland called Disko. Disko metal
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
Mingays Patent, Gutta Percha, Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
quite lively, it was not until the invention of the automatic winding machine by John Gammeter (an
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Inventions
Materials
Rubber
Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
Old Print of William Cavendish, First Duke of Newcastle, on Horseback, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
New Method and Extraordinary Invention to Dress Horses (Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser Les
Category
1740s Antique Inventions
Materials
Paper
H 19.89 in W 24.61 in D 0 in
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