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19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans or Anglers Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae a good heavy
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Lignum Vitae

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Fruitwood

Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
A wonderful and large turned lignum vitae wassail bowl.
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1660s Charles II Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Antique Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
H 10.5 in Dm 10.5 in
18th Century Lignum Vitae Sphere
Located in London, GB
A late eighteenth century lignum vitae sphere of large scale. Lignum vitae was favoured by Dame
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Late 18th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball Rack
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-row oak bowling ball rack comprised of twenty-seven (27) regulation sized antique lignum
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lignum Vitae

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Oak

Antique Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball Rack
Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball Rack
H 37.5 in W 84 in D 10 in
Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Industrial finely turned and warmly patinated antique Lignum Vitae truncheon (night stick), with
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick
Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 13 in
Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco jar, the stepped lid with acorn finial, over
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet/Lawn Ball
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum Vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Iron

Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet/Lawn Ball II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Iron

Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an example of an early 20th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball on stand. This ball was not
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Pair of Lignum Vitae Vases, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of lignum vitae vases from England circa 1900. They are gracefully hand turned and have a
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

17th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 17th century English mortar and pestle made from turned lignum vitae, an extremely
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17th Century British Rustic Antique Lignum Vitae

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Hardwood

Lignum Vitae English Treen Footed Bowl (Tazza)
Located in Free Union, VA
A handsome turned wooden vessel, hewn from a single piece of lignum vitae, presented in a classic
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Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Lignum Vitae

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Hardwood

English 19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae String Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae string box of "pillar box" form, the ring turned lid with
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19th Century British Antique Lignum Vitae

Dumbell Lignum Vitae Weight Training Fixed
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
piece Beautiful, tactile lustrous patina. Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian, Massive Baluster Turned Lignum Vitae Pot Pourri Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th Century Anglo Indian, massive baluster turned, lignum-vitae pot pourri stand. Circa 1880
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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Hardwood

19th Century Sailor's Fid Made of Lignum Vitae and Brass
Located in New York, NY
Sailor's fid made of lignum vitae and brass. Once an indispensible tool on tall ships, the fid was
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19th Century Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a growling bulldog with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
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H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic red
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell carved in the form of a bulldog head. The
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1910s British Other Antique Lignum Vitae

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Glass, Wood

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
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H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
19th c. Hand Carved Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball and Pins c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A primitive 19th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball and 10 pins. All hand carved. Bowling has
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
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H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Lignum Vitae Treen Vices Pair of Minature Tree of Life
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Collector's specimens - Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain, coloring
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1750s English George II Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Antique Lignum Vitae Balls, 11 Indoor Carpet Balls, Scotland 1870, H1144
Located in Vancouver, BC
1870, H1144 + Scotland 1870 + Solid lignum vitae + Original finish + All in wonderful condition
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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Hardwood

Large Antique Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar w/Palmette Carved Ring Above Foot
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Exceptionally large eighteenth century turned Lignum Vitae mortar having a ring turned cylindrical
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Smoking Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae bulldog tobacco jar featuring a carved bulldog
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell England, circa
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Metal, Brass

Antique 19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian lignum vitae tobacco jar carved in the form of a bulldog head. The
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1890s British Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Glass, Wood

Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae tobacco jar carved in the form of a bulldog head
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes
Located in East Geelong, VIC
All seven of these red sealing wax impressions are housed in nicely turned lignum vitae boxes with
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1830s English Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Ebony

19th Century, Treen Vase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century, hand-turned wood vase made from lignum vitae.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Hardwood

19th Century, Treen Vase
19th Century, Treen Vase
H 9.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.63 in
Antique Monogrammed Bone Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of English lawn bowls made of Lignum Vitae Wood inlaid with bone. Monogrammed "AJG
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Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Bone, Wood

Antique Monogrammed Sterling Silver Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of English lawn bowls made of Lignum Vitae Wood inlaid with sterling silver
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Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Sterling Silver

1900s Bowling Ball Collection
Located in Sagaponack, NY
. Filled with 12 lignum vitae bowling balls. Manufactured in the 1920s.
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Early 20th Century Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Large Studio Easel by Windsor and Newton
Located in Cheshire, GB
terminating in four lignum vitae casters Dimensions Height 71.5 Inches ajustable to 97 Inches Width 31.5
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Late 19th Century British Antique Lignum Vitae

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Pine

Large Studio Easel by Windsor and Newton
Large Studio Easel by Windsor and Newton
H 71.5 in W 31.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
, raised on ring turned and tapering fluted forelegs with lignum vitae castors - 26"w x 30"d x 44"h (16" to
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Upholstery, Walnut

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
and has a beautiful lignum vitae turned handle and a loud ring The bell is 12” high, and 6” in
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Bronze

English 19th Century Treen Salt
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine mid 19th century English turned Lignum Vitae communal open salt. The striking grain on this
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19th Century Antique Lignum Vitae

Schooner Yacht Dauntless Mast Head
Located in Norwell, MA
Lignum Vitae mast head truck or "top" from the famous Schooner yacht "Dauntless". The imbedded
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1860s American Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Antique Telescopic Hardy Salmon Fishing Gaff
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
. The wooden handle is made of lignum vitae and finished off with a decorative finial made of brass. The
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Brass, Steel

Antique Telescopic Hardy Salmon Fishing Gaff
Antique Telescopic Hardy Salmon Fishing Gaff
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H 14.18 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in
Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
blocks and pulleys, all in good vintage condition, the are made in Ash, Oak and one is made in lignum
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Lignum Vitae

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Oak

Watson Collection of 97 Fishing Priests
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, lignum vitae, walnut, boxwood, ash, yew, maple and ebony. One elaborate piece is turned and laminated
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19th Century Antique Lignum Vitae

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Bone, Ivory, Wood, Ash, Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Yew

Watson Collection of 97 Fishing Priests
Watson Collection of 97 Fishing Priests
H 6.25 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with brushing slide and 3 graduating drawers.  Bracket feet, standing on original lignum vitae castors
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Mahogany

Important English George III Brown Mahogany Commode
By William Gomm
Located in Dublin, GB
superbly carved angle supports, with shaped sides, on shaped bracket feet with lignum vitae casters
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1660s English George III Antique Lignum Vitae

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Mahogany

Collection of Treen Vessels
Located in Greenwich, CT
right, an 18th century turned Lignum Vitae vase ($750), a fine early 19th century turned pearwood spill
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Late 18th Century English Folk Art Antique Lignum Vitae

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Ebony, Walnut, Pearwood

18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar
Located in Herzele, BE
A magnificent early 18th century lignum vitae pestle and mortar.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Lignum Vitae Late 19th Century Vase or Urn
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Late 19th century lignum vitae urn, English, circa 1860-1880. The vase shaped vase or urn with
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Late 19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Unusual Early 18th Century Lignum Vitae or Gaïac Bow Fronted Commode
Located in London, GB
Bow fronted crossbanded Régence commode opening with three long drawers. Lignum Vitae parquetry
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1720s French Régence Antique Lignum Vitae

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Marble, Ormolu

A Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
Located in New York, NY
The first mention of a wassail bowl was in the thirteenth century, a vessel in which revelers dipped cakes and fine bread. The practice of floating crisps of bread in the wassail bow...
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Lignum Vitae

A Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
A Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
H 8.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Fine Lignum Vitae Mortar, 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
This turned lignum mortar is particularly large and has retained a superb color and pagination
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17th Century British Antique Lignum Vitae

Box Containing 8 Lignum Vitae Wood Lawn Bowling Balls with 2 Kitties Early 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
"Bowling Club." ) The box holds eight beautiful Lignum Vitae wood lawn bowling balls with engine turned
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar
Located in New York, NY
This is a very desirable set with turned straight sides and waisted body. With exceptionally figured timber the original pestle turned from the same section of wood. English, mid-...
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Mid-18th Century English Country Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

Late 17th Century Lignum Vitae turned Mortar and Pestle
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
Mortar Height: 8.75 inches (22.25cm) Mortar Diameter: 6.75 inches (17cm) Pestle Length: 12 inches (30.5cm)
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Late 17th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

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Wood

A Lignam Vitae Goblet
Located in New York, NY
An English Lignum Vitae Chalice with Silver Mounted Rim, Late 18th- Early 19th
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19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

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Silver

17th Century Lignum Treen Wassail Bowl
Located in Folkestone, Kent
Excellent example of a 17th century Lignum Vitae Wassail bowl of superb color and patina. Retaining
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17th Century British Rustic Antique Lignum Vitae

a collection of 19th century wooden objects
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A collection of 19th century wooden objects - plumbers' turnpins made from lignum vitae.
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19th Century British Antique Lignum Vitae

Fine Georgian Wine Goblet
Located in London, GB
Raised on a baluster turned stem Turned lignum vitae and polished coconut, English, circa 1770
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Late 18th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Fine Georgian Wine Goblet
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Superb Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Center Breakfast Table
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
floral marquetry to the centre and border and ebonized trim on carved scroll legs with lignum vitae
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

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Walnut

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight
Located in Sheffield, MA
the ship's hull by chain plates. The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The
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19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

19th Century Dead Eye, One from a Collection of Eight
Located in Sheffield, MA
the ship's hull by chain plates. The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The
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19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

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Iron

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight
Located in Sheffield, MA
the ship's hull by chain plates. The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The
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19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

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Antique Lignum Vitae For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique lignum vitae you’re looking for. An antique lignum vitae — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique lignum vitae — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique lignum vitae, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Lignum Vitae?

Prices for an antique lignum vitae can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,684.
Questions About Antique Lignum Vitae
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lignum vitae is a tropical hardwood, known for being self-oiling. It was used for building steamship bearings and pulleys. For medicinal purposes, the resin of lignum vitae was known to help treat gout and skin infections. Today, it is used primarily for carving. Shop a collection of lignum vitae furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.