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Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century
Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century

Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The ruler with differing scales on each side.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions
Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions

Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted in the early 19th century, these medallions immortalize the most important French rulers and nobility in classic Sèvres bisque porcelain.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian
Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian

Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dimensions: Case Width: 109cm (43'') Case Depth: 9cm (3.5'') Case Height: 4.5cm (1.75'') Ruler Width: 106.5cm (42'') Ruler Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'') Ruler Height: 2.5cm (1'')

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique Rustic Wood Zig Zag Folding Ruler Extension
Antique Rustic Wood Zig Zag Folding Ruler Extension

Antique Rustic Wood Zig Zag Folding Ruler Extension

By Stanley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Extension Ruler Rustic Wood Folding Decorative Item Attributed to Lufkin or Stanley Closed .75 h x 1.75 d x 8 w, fully extended 55 fully extended Antique vintage un...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley
Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Bronze

Antique Book Mark / Ruler Advertising, New York City
Antique Book Mark / Ruler Advertising, New York City

Antique Book Mark / Ruler Advertising, New York City

Located in San Diego, CA

An antique book mark / ruler advertising Jas. G. Wilson's blinds and shutter shop at 74 West 23rd Street in New York City, circa 1910s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Ruler

Materials

Bone

19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings
19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings

19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings

Located in Malmö, SE

I'm certain that I figured out the names of the male rulers correctly, but I'm still not sure about identifications of the royal wives, images 3 and 5.

Category

1880s Indian Other Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Silver

Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927

Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927

By Padgett & Braham Ltd

Located in Bath, GB

A very pleasing and hard to find amber coloured glass was used to create this smart desk-top ruler. Either end is fitted with a solid English sterling silver CAP incorporating little...

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A treat for cartographers or draughtsman with this appealing ruler Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Ebony presents deep black hues, legibly accentuated with white...

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument
Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument

Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique parallel rulers. An English, coromandel and brass articulated draughtsman's instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Ottomanorum Principum Effigies – Complete Ottoman Rulers Table, Rome c.1700
Ottomanorum Principum Effigies – Complete Ottoman Rulers Table, Rome c.1700

Ottomanorum Principum Effigies – Complete Ottoman Rulers Table, Rome c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Ottomanorum Principum Effigies – Complete Ottoman Rulers Table, Rome c.1700 This impressive and complete multi-sheet engraving set titled “Ottomanorum Principum Effigies” presents a...

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century
A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century

A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass

By Stanley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and rosewood handle.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century American Solid Silver Draughtsman's Extending Ruler c.1897
Antique 19th Century American Solid Silver Draughtsman's Extending Ruler c.1897

Antique 19th Century American Solid Silver Draughtsman's Extending Ruler c.1897

By Udall & Ballou

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century American solid silver "Draughtsman's tool" 12 inch ruler. What is rather special about this piece is it is approx 4.5 inches long and extends out.

Category

19th Century American Other Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver

Historical Portraits of Six Incan Rulers, Peru, 1752: A Copperplate Collection
Historical Portraits of Six Incan Rulers, Peru, 1752: A Copperplate Collection

Historical Portraits of Six Incan Rulers, Peru, 1752: A Copperplate Collection

Located in Langweer, NL

A copperplate print from 1752, showcasing portraits of six Incan rulers from different periods. Each ruler is depicted within a circular frame, symbolizing their historical and cultu...

Category

1750s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Hellenistic 22k Gold Signet Ring with Ruler Bust, Greece, Circa 300 BC
Hellenistic 22k Gold Signet Ring with Ruler Bust, Greece, Circa 300 BC

Hellenistic 22k Gold Signet Ring with Ruler Bust, Greece, Circa 300 BC

Located in Firenze, IT

Ca. 300 - 100 BC A gold finger ring with a slender, rounded hoop expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel, the field edged by a beaded border and bearing in relief the right-facin...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Hellenistic Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

1907 C.C.Rettberg Architects Office Ruler Straight Edge Etched Signature Dated
1907 C.C.Rettberg Architects Office Ruler Straight Edge Etched Signature Dated

1907 C.C.Rettberg Architects Office Ruler Straight Edge Etched Signature Dated

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful personalized straight edge ruler from the turn of the 19th century. Does not appear to be altered, the size is 20 1/8 by 2 1/8 inches.

Category

Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Resin

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Ruler selenite adorned with an 18th century Italian gilded fragment and natural forming baroque pearls and mounted on a lucite base.

Category

18th Century Moroccan Organic Modern Antique Ruler

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Victorian Writing Set Sardonyx Banded Agate Pencil Ruler Letter Opener
Antique Victorian Writing Set Sardonyx Banded Agate Pencil Ruler Letter Opener

Antique Victorian Writing Set Sardonyx Banded Agate Pencil Ruler Letter Opener

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This elegant Victorian three piece writing set is in truely pristine condition. It is cut out of fine banded agate, the pieces of stone have been carefully chosen to highlight the st...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Agate

19th-century painted wooden ruler with decoration of men and horses, fencing and
19th-century painted wooden ruler with decoration of men and horses, fencing and

19th-century painted wooden ruler with decoration of men and horses, fencing and

Located in NANTES, FR

19th-century painted wooden ruler with decoration of men and horses, fencing and boxing scenes – M3058 This ruler is a charming curiosity, featuring several humorous scenes.

Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I, Ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy, 1743
Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I, Ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy, 1743

Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I, Ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy, 1743

Located in Langweer, NL

Joseph I (Joseph Jacob Ignaz Johann Anton Eustachius; 26 July 1678 – 17 April 1711) was Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy from 1705 until his death in 17...

Category

1740s European Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Old Genealogy Chart of the Rulers of Margraviate Brandenburg in Germany, 1732
Old Genealogy Chart of the Rulers of Margraviate Brandenburg in Germany, 1732

Old Genealogy Chart of the Rulers of Margraviate Brandenburg in Germany, 1732

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Genealogie de la Maison de Brandebourg (..)'. Genealogy of the rulers of the Margraviate Brandenburg. This print orginates from 'Atlas Historique'.

Category

18th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

18th Century Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire
18th Century Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire

18th Century Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire

Located in London, GB

A Rare Ottoman Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire Till Sultan Abdul Majid, Signed Mohammed Afandi Almuradi Alnagshabandi, 18th Century.

Category

18th Century Turkish Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Eight Rulers of the House of Bijapur in India, '1831'
Antique Print of Eight Rulers of the House of Bijapur in India, '1831'

Antique Print of Eight Rulers of the House of Bijapur in India, '1831'

Located in Langweer, NL

The final ruler Sikandar Adil Shah who came to the throne at age 4 is seated far right (1672-1686).

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Engraving of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1808
Engraving of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1808

Engraving of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1808

Located in Langweer, NL

Engraving of the deity Quante-Cong (or Shangdi), first ruler of China. This print originates from 'The World: or the Present State of the Universe.

Category

Early 1800s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Old Lithograph of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1843
Old Lithograph of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1843

Old Lithograph of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Lithograph of the deity Quante-Cong (or Shangdi), first ruler of China. This print originates from 'Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World' by G.

Category

1840s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Solid Bronze Zeus Figurine on a Black Marble Base Inspired by Neoclassical Art
Solid Bronze Zeus Figurine on a Black Marble Base Inspired by Neoclassical Art

Solid Bronze Zeus Figurine on a Black Marble Base Inspired by Neoclassical Art

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This sculpture depicts Zeus, the ruler of Olympus, in a position of command. This work captures the god of the sky and thunder as he prepares to release his power.

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Pictorial Karim Khan Zand Rug
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Pictorial Karim Khan Zand Rug

Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Pictorial Karim Khan Zand Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman pictorial rug with a crimson field featuring a detailed portrait of Karim Khan Zand. The ruler is depicted with a dark beard and a ...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Ruler

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Gold 13" Fine Detailed Four Sided Bar Link Watch Chain Necklace
Antique Art Deco Gold 13" Fine Detailed Four Sided Bar Link Watch Chain Necklace

Antique Art Deco Gold 13" Fine Detailed Four Sided Bar Link Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k White Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 6 Grams Type: 2.1mm Detailed Four Sided Bar Link Length: 13" measured next to ruler Closure: Spring ring and dog clasp Inside Cl...

Category

19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, White Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Pendant Hallmarked
Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Pendant Hallmarked

Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Pendant Hallmarked

Located in London, GB

Antique 9ct Gold Masonic Pendant Fully hallmarked Chester dated 1905 Weight 1.4 grams Has a rose gold colour applied and a yellow gold jump ring Size - 2.1 cm x height - pls. see ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Kreisler Gold & Platinum 14" Bar Watch Chain Necklace w/ Dog Clip & Spring Ring
Kreisler Gold & Platinum 14" Bar Watch Chain Necklace w/ Dog Clip & Spring Ring

Kreisler Gold & Platinum 14" Bar Watch Chain Necklace w/ Dog Clip & Spring Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid Platinum w/ 14k Yellow Gold Clasps - Stamped 14k & Platinum Weight: 12.7 Grams Type: 1.4mm Bar Link Length: 14" measured next to ruler Closure: Spring ring and dog c...

Category

19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Yellow Gold 15" Cylinder Tube Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Antique Yellow Gold 15" Cylinder Tube Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Antique Yellow Gold 15" Cylinder Tube Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.84 Grams Chain Type: Cylinder Tube link chain Chain Length: 15" (measured next to ruler) Link Thickness: 1.8mm (0.07") Clasp: Spring Ring ...

Category

19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Gold Cuban Curb Watch Chain Link Necklace w/ 2 Dog Clips & Bar
Antique 9k Gold Cuban Curb Watch Chain Link Necklace w/ 2 Dog Clips & Bar

Antique 9k Gold Cuban Curb Watch Chain Link Necklace w/ 2 Dog Clips & Bar

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 9ct Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 33.21 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 18 Inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 4.3mm (0.17") Thickness: 2mm...

Category

19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of French Empire Candlesticks Bronze gilt
Pair of French Empire Candlesticks Bronze gilt

Pair of French Empire Candlesticks Bronze gilt

Located in Münster, DE

It served as a lavish, ceremonial style intended to demonstrate the ruler’s power and imperial claims Ancient Models: Strongly inspired by the architecture of ancient Rome and Greec...

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ruler

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19thC German Set Of Three Framed Woodcuts From "Triumphs Of Maximilian"
Antique 19thC German Set Of Three Framed Woodcuts From "Triumphs Of Maximilian"

Antique 19thC German Set Of Three Framed Woodcuts From "Triumphs Of Maximilian"

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Commissioned by Emperor Maximilian I, The Triumphs of Maximilian was conceived as a monumental visual celebration of the Habsburg ruler's military achievements, courtly life, and imp...

Category

19th Century German Renaissance Antique Ruler

Materials

Walnut, Paper

Classic Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Green Stones Filigree Work Bracelet
Classic Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Green Stones Filigree Work Bracelet

Classic Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Green Stones Filigree Work Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 9.20 Grams Type: Filigree Bracelet Length: Measure 6.75 Inches Next to a Ruler. Will comfortably fit 6.5” wrist (measured on wrist) Closure: P...

Category

19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Detailed Petite Daisy Flower Beaded Bracelet
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Detailed Petite Daisy Flower Beaded Bracelet

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Detailed Petite Daisy Flower Beaded Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold - 12k Gold Clasp & Safety Chain - Stamped 14k Weight: 11.8 Grams Chain Type: Daisy Flower Links Chain Length: Measures 7.25 Next to a Ruler. Will Comf...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Antique Art Deco Platinum Bezel European Diamond & Sapphire Line Bracelet
Fancy Antique Art Deco Platinum Bezel European Diamond & Sapphire Line Bracelet

Fancy Antique Art Deco Platinum Bezel European Diamond & Sapphire Line Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid .900 platinum Weight: 26.57 Grams Chain Type: Rectangular Shaped Diamond & Sapphire Encrusted Links Chain Length: Will comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist (wearable ...

Category

1910s Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

MARCUS AURELIUS Authentic Ancient Roman Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant
MARCUS AURELIUS Authentic Ancient Roman Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant

MARCUS AURELIUS Authentic Ancient Roman Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant

Located in Roma, IT

He was the last of the renowned Five Good Emperors and the final ruler of the era known as the Pax Romana, a time marked by relative peace, prosperity, and stability throughout the R...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Ruler

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique 14k Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Wrapped Bar Link Charm Bracelet
Antique 14k Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Wrapped Bar Link Charm Bracelet

Antique 14k Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Wrapped Bar Link Charm Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: 14k Yellow Gold w/ Blue Enamel Weight: 3.55 Grams Chain Type: Alternated Sections Chain & Bar Link Chain Length: Measures 7 inches next to a ruler - Will comfortably fi...

Category

19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Platinum 8ctw Old European Diamond Square Line Tennis Bracelet
Antique Art Deco Platinum 8ctw Old European Diamond Square Line Tennis Bracelet

Antique Art Deco Platinum 8ctw Old European Diamond Square Line Tennis Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid Platinum - Stamped PLAT IRID Weight: 21.67 Grams Chain Type: Milgrain Square Link Line Tennis Bracelet Chain Length: 7" (measured next to ruler) Will comfortably fit ...

Category

19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, Last Sultan of Golconda Portrait Engraving, c.1700
Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, Last Sultan of Golconda Portrait Engraving, c.1700

Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, Last Sultan of Golconda Portrait Engraving, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

It pairs particularly well with similar portraits of Asian rulers from the same period, making it an excellent candidate for a curated wall arrangement.

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Art Deco Platinum 12.35ctw Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Bracelet
Antique Art Deco Platinum 12.35ctw Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Bracelet

Antique Art Deco Platinum 12.35ctw Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid Platinum Bracelet w/ 18k Gold Tongue Weight: 22.02 Grams Overall Length: Measure 6.5 inches Next to a Ruler. Will fit a 6.5” wrist (measured on wrist) Closure: Push w...

Category

19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

19th Century Plaster Bust of a Roman Empero
19th Century Plaster Bust of a Roman Empero

19th Century Plaster Bust of a Roman Empero

Located in Madrid, ES

The sculptor has skillfully captured the authority and nobility traditionally associated with the rulers of ancient Rome, creating a work of strong decorative and architectural impac...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Plaster

Abdullah Qutb Shah, King of Golconda Portrait Engraving, India, c.1700
Abdullah Qutb Shah, King of Golconda Portrait Engraving, India, c.1700

Abdullah Qutb Shah, King of Golconda Portrait Engraving, India, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Havart, the poem offers a moral reflection on wealth and ambition, suggesting that the Sultan might have been an even greater ruler had he not been overly attached to riches.

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Roman Emperor Bust with Beautiful Patina
Early 20th Century Roman Emperor Bust with Beautiful Patina

Early 20th Century Roman Emperor Bust with Beautiful Patina

Located in Madrid, ES

This finely executed work captures the dignity, authority, and commanding presence traditionally associated with the rulers of the Roman Empire. The emperor is portrayed with carefu...

Category

1920s Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

Russian Christ Pantocrator Icon with Enameled Silver Oklad
Russian Christ Pantocrator Icon with Enameled Silver Oklad

Russian Christ Pantocrator Icon with Enameled Silver Oklad

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Pantocrator—Christ as the omnipotent “Ruler of All”—stands among the most authoritative and enduring iconographic types in Orthodox Christianity, reinforcing the object’s theolog...

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Deco Gold & Platinum Diamond w/ Sapphire Filigree Open Work Bracelet
Antique Art Deco Gold & Platinum Diamond w/ Sapphire Filigree Open Work Bracelet

Antique Art Deco Gold & Platinum Diamond w/ Sapphire Filigree Open Work Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ Platinum Top & 14k Gold Tongue & Clasp Weight: 17.15 Grams Type: Filigree Line Length: Measure 7.0 Inches Next to a Ruler. Will comfortably...

Category

19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

19th Century Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator with Silvered Metal Oklad
19th Century Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator with Silvered Metal Oklad

19th Century Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator with Silvered Metal Oklad

Located in Madrid, ES

This sacred image is one of the most important and recognizable subjects in Orthodox iconography, representing Christ as the Almighty Ruler and Judge of the Universe. The icon portr...

Category

1880s Antique Ruler

Materials

Fruitwood

French Antique Victorian earrings - 19th century rose cut Diamond Dormeuse
French Antique Victorian earrings - 19th century rose cut Diamond Dormeuse

French Antique Victorian earrings - 19th century rose cut Diamond Dormeuse

Located in Antwerp, BE

These lovely earrings where made during the 19th century, when Queen Victoria was the ruler of the United Kingdom. Queen Victoria was an influential person.

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Silk Trading Cards Quilt Mounted on Canvas
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Silk Trading Cards Quilt Mounted on Canvas

Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Silk Trading Cards Quilt Mounted on Canvas

Located in Buchanan, MI

Featuring silk cigarette cards in the Rulers with Flags series, dating 1910. The cards are hand sewn in strips and then machine mounted on a cloth quilted backing Quilt: 74" x 68.5"...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Ruler

Materials

Silk

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Sterling Silver Draftsman's Ruler
Sterling Silver Draftsman's Ruler

Sterling Silver Draftsman's Ruler

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 12 in D 0.5 in

Sterling Silver Draftsman's Ruler

By Weedon

Located in New York, NY

A sterling silver and hand engraved ruler and paper weight. This very clean and elegant desk accessory is the perfect gift for a draftsman, architect or designer.

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat Antique Cartier Pencil and Ruler
14 Karat Antique Cartier Pencil and Ruler

14 Karat Antique Cartier Pencil and Ruler

By Cartier

Located in Little Neck, NY

The pencil also turns to ruler. Wonderful to hold and fits nicely in your pocket for easy travel. 39 grams.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

14k Gold

Iranian Silver and Glass Coffee Cup, Head of a Ruler, Qajar, 19th Century
Iranian Silver and Glass Coffee Cup, Head of a Ruler, Qajar, 19th Century

Iranian Silver and Glass Coffee Cup, Head of a Ruler, Qajar, 19th Century

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Iranian silver and glass coffee cup, the ornately pierced silver stand bearing the head of a ruler and inscription, with spreading foot. Hallmarked, Qajar Dynasty Iran, 19th century.

Category

19th Century Persian Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver

Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art
Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art

Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

The reign of individual rulers are identified by a small emblem, called an ibol, at the base of the sculpture.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antik Biedermeier  Maria Tereza nagy szekreny
18th Century Antik Biedermeier  Maria Tereza nagy szekreny

18th Century Antik Biedermeier Maria Tereza nagy szekreny

Unavailable

H 88.59 in W 63 in D 25.6 in

18th Century Antik Biedermeier Maria Tereza nagy szekreny

Located in Kerepes, HU

She is the only female ruler of the Habsburg Empire and the founder of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine.[4].

Category

Mid-18th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Ruler

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Large Decorative Qajar/ Ottoman Underglaze Moulded Pottery Tile
Antique Large Decorative Qajar/ Ottoman Underglaze Moulded Pottery Tile

Antique Large Decorative Qajar/ Ottoman Underglaze Moulded Pottery Tile

Located in Haslemere, GB

The depiction, of an enthroned royal figure representing the ruler Achaemenid, is based on sculptures of that period from Persepolis.

Category

1860s Persian Islamic Antique Ruler

Materials

Pottery

Rajasthani painting from Raja Malkaus Series
Rajasthani painting from Raja Malkaus Series

Rajasthani painting from Raja Malkaus Series

Unavailable

H 10.08 in W 6.7 in

Rajasthani painting from Raja Malkaus Series

Located in London, GB

Ruler and his companion being entertained by musicians.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls
Antique Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls

Antique Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls

Unavailable

W 1.23 in L 1.46 in

Antique Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Pearls

Located in Chicago, IL

Three studded pearls, forming an axis, also recall pendants of European rulers. Wealth, royal status, and divine power come together in this opulent pendant.

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16th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa
Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa

Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa

Located in Leuven, BE

The aesthetic refinement of the female body through elaborate skin ornamentation and coiffure serves as a metaphor for the civilization and refinement that Luba rulers disseminate wi...

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Mid-19th Century Congolese Primitive Antique Ruler

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Maria Terezia Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Antique Maria Terezia Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Antique Maria Terezia Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 24.81 in

Antique Maria Terezia Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Kerepes, HU

She is the only female ruler of the Habsburg Empire and the founder of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine.[4].

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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Ruler

Materials

Hardwood

16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase
16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase

16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase

Located in Hampstead, QC

The qilin is a legendary Chinese mythological hooved chimerical creature that is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. This wonderful C...

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ruler

Materials

Bronze

A bleached oak draper's table designed for Liberty's by Sir Robert Lorimer
A bleached oak draper's table designed for Liberty's by Sir Robert Lorimer

A bleached oak draper's table designed for Liberty's by Sir Robert Lorimer

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A bleached oak draper's table designed for Liberty's of London by Sir Robert Lorimer, the rectangular top with an inset brass ruler above a frieze drawer on slow twist legs.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Ruler

Materials

Oak

Pair of Gilt Bronze &Malachite Figures of Lions, France, circa 1850
Pair of Gilt Bronze &Malachite Figures of Lions, France, circa 1850

Pair of Gilt Bronze &Malachite Figures of Lions, France, circa 1850

Located in Pasadena, CA

The earliest historical records in Egypt present an established religious pantheon that included a lioness as one of the most powerful cultural figures, protecting the people and esp...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ruler

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Watercolor with Highlights of Gouache Signed Joseph Navelet
Watercolor with Highlights of Gouache Signed Joseph Navelet

Watercolor with Highlights of Gouache Signed Joseph Navelet

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in

Watercolor with Highlights of Gouache Signed Joseph Navelet

By Joseph Navlet

Located in Paris, FR

Joseph Navlet (1821-1889), retirement or arrest of a sovereign Watercolor with highlights of gouache representing the arrest or retirement of a ruler (a Tsar?). Signed lower left J...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Woven Tibetan “Chinese” Silk with Om Mani Padme Hum
Antique Woven Tibetan “Chinese” Silk with Om Mani Padme Hum

Antique Woven Tibetan “Chinese” Silk with Om Mani Padme Hum

Located in London, GB

woven chinese silk with om mani padme hum Size: 73x63cm circa 16th century    In later imperial China and in Tibet, Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism flourished and was supporte...

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16th Century Antique Ruler

Kobayashi Kiyochika, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Snow Landscape, Military
Kobayashi Kiyochika, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Snow Landscape, Military

Kobayashi Kiyochika, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Snow Landscape, Military

By Kobayashi Kiyochika

Located in London, GB

With the Meiji restoration power was transferred back to the emperor from the shogunate, the military rulers of Japan. In his landscape prints, Kiyochika observes the changes in Japa...

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Late 19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Figure of Large Standing Kirin Incensor Japan Meiji Bronze Animal Sculpture
Figure of Large Standing Kirin Incensor Japan Meiji Bronze Animal Sculpture

Figure of Large Standing Kirin Incensor Japan Meiji Bronze Animal Sculpture

Located in Monterey, CA

The qilin (Chinese: 麒麟; pinyin: qílín) or kirin is a mythical hooved chimerical creature known in Asian cultures, said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or ill...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ruler

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Hardwood Mixed Metal Vases – Katsuyoshi School
Japanese Hardwood Mixed Metal Vases – Katsuyoshi School

Japanese Hardwood Mixed Metal Vases – Katsuyoshi School

Unavailable

H 5.625 in W 2.125 in D 2 in

Japanese Hardwood Mixed Metal Vases – Katsuyoshi School

Located in Christchurch, GB

Provenance : 2020 Vision of an enlightened ruler – plate 2 Literature: The artist Tsukahara Katao is recorded as a Shoami school artist ( Shoami Katsuyoshi) living and working in ...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ruler

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Early 18th Century, Japanese Folding Screen with Cock on Drum, Edo Period
Early 18th Century, Japanese Folding Screen with Cock on Drum, Edo Period

Early 18th Century, Japanese Folding Screen with Cock on Drum, Edo Period

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

The drum was not beaten, in other words, there were no complaints against the ruler. Mosses then began to grow on the unused drum and even a fowl rested on it.

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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood, Paper

Walnut Stationery Cabinet
Walnut Stationery Cabinet

Walnut Stationery Cabinet

Unavailable

H 12.21 in W 17.33 in D 12.21 in

Walnut Stationery Cabinet

By Philip, Son & Nephew

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

To the underside of the lid is a leather pen and ruler holder with one original ivory ruler. The exterior of the box is carved and has two heavy quality brass carrying handles.

Category

19th Century British Antique Ruler

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Indian Vizagapatam Writing Slope
19th Century Indian Vizagapatam Writing Slope

19th Century Indian Vizagapatam Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 4.7 in W 15 in D 11 in

19th Century Indian Vizagapatam Writing Slope

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

To the top edge of the interior are compartments to hold pens, a ruler and ink wells, only one ink well is fitted while the pen compartment has a horn pen tray.

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19th Century Indian Antique Ruler

"Maria Theresa of Habsburg" - Oil Painting by Alessandro Longhi, Venice, 1760s
"Maria Theresa of Habsburg" - Oil Painting by Alessandro Longhi, Venice, 1760s

"Maria Theresa of Habsburg" - Oil Painting by Alessandro Longhi, Venice, 1760s

By Alessandro Longhi

Located in Rome, IT

Maria Theresa was the only female ruler of the Habsburg dynasty and at the height of her power her dominions included Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Mantua, Milan,...

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1760s Italian Rococo Antique Ruler

English Copper Majestic Lion Mould
English Copper Majestic Lion Mould

English Copper Majestic Lion Mould

Unavailable

H 5 in W 7.25 in D 4 in

English Copper Majestic Lion Mould

By Benham & Froud

Located in Woodbridge, CT

Lion was the nickname of England's medieval warrior rulers with a reputation for bravery, such as Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart.

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Copper

Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin
Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin

Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin

Unavailable

H 48 in W 23 in D 24 in

Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Upon leading a victorious rebellion against the foreign Mongul rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, a peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Gable
Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Gable

Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Gable

Unavailable

H 18 in W 73 in D 7 in

Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Gable

Located in Seattle, WA

It appears only at times of peace and wise rulers. The apex of the gegyo is extensively worn from imapcts of a bell rung by the devoted to bring attentions of the Gods.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry Depicting Zeus and Hera
17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry Depicting Zeus and Hera

17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry Depicting Zeus and Hera

Located in New York, US

Zeus (whose Roman name is Jupiter) is the Ruler of Heaven and Earth, of all other gods, and of all men.

Category

17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Ruler

Materials

Wool

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet
Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 12.8 in D 9.8 in

Unusual Continental Stationery Cabinet

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

The box when opened has two pairs of trays which cantalever sideways to reveal a pen and writing implement storage area which also holds a velvet backed blotting paper book with pens...

Category

19th Century European Antique Ruler

Materials

Mahogany

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