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Escalier de Cristal Gilt Bronze and Carrara Marble Clock, France, 19th Century
Escalier de Cristal Gilt Bronze and Carrara Marble Clock, France, 19th Century

Escalier de Cristal Gilt Bronze and Carrara Marble Clock, France, 19th Century

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Stockholm, SE

The boutique moved to the centre of Paris, at the corner of rues Auber and Scribe, a few steps away from Opéra Garnier. By 1885 the company was known simply as Pannier et cie, manage...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scribe

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

17th Century Painting by Italian School, Adoration of the Magi
17th Century Painting by Italian School, Adoration of the Magi

17th Century Painting by Italian School, Adoration of the Magi

Located in IT

Herod, showing that he did not know the prophecy of the Old Testament, was troubled and asked the scribes where the Messiah was to be born. Knowing that it was Bethlehem, he sent the...

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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scribe

Materials

Canvas

Antique Bronze of Gaius Mucius Deseine circa 1880
Antique Bronze of Gaius Mucius Deseine circa 1880

Antique Bronze of Gaius Mucius Deseine circa 1880

Located in London, GB

He misidentified Porsena and killed Porsena's scribe instead. Mucius was captured, and famously declared to Porsena: "I am Gaius Mucius, a citizen of Rome.

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19th Century French Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

1920's Chinese Art Deco Rug - 8' x 9'9" Red & Blue
1920's Chinese Art Deco Rug - 8' x 9'9" Red & Blue

1920's Chinese Art Deco Rug - 8' x 9'9" Red & Blue

By Walter Nichols

Located in Hanover, MA

Nichols and his wife Edith (also known as Sarah) were childless; there was no family scribe to record their history as Mary Setton did for her rug-making parents, Helen and Franklin ...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Scribe

Materials

Wool

Chinese Traveling Scribes Desk Folding Desk, c.1900
Chinese Traveling Scribes Desk Folding Desk, c.1900

Chinese Traveling Scribes Desk Folding Desk, c.1900

Located in Savannah, GA

A highly carved Chinese scribe’s folding desk, circa 1900. of small proportions: 34 inches wide by 21 ½ inches deep by 27 inches tall; 8 ¾ inches tall folded

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

Emile Picault's Model French Inkwell
Emile Picault's Model French Inkwell

Emile Picault's Model French Inkwell

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Emile Picault's model French scribe mercury figure Origin France Ciraca 1900 Material zamac, alpe green marble and metal electroplated.

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Scribe

Materials

Metal

Franz Xavier Bergman Orientalist Bronze
Franz Xavier Bergman Orientalist Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergman Orientalist Bronze

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in Savannah, GA

Franz Xavier Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1926) A cold-painted orientalist bronze depicting an Arab Koran scribe on a rug, Vienna, circa 1880. Geschützt registration mark present on und...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Islamic Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Nineteenth Century Model of Pilot Schooner Hunter
Nineteenth Century Model of Pilot Schooner Hunter

Nineteenth Century Model of Pilot Schooner Hunter

Located in Norwell, MA

Rigged with a full suit of sails, scribed deck, lifeboat, skyline, etc.. Charming old antique ship model to make the perfect accent.

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1920s American Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

Antique Model of the USS Constitution
Antique Model of the USS Constitution

Antique Model of the USS Constitution

Located in Norwell, MA

Fully rigged with standing and running rigging. Scribed deck, Clove hitched ratlines. Overall dimensions: 27" H x 14" W x 38" L.

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1920s Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Louis Vuitton Striped Shipping Trunk
Rare Antique Louis Vuitton Striped Shipping Trunk

Rare Antique Louis Vuitton Striped Shipping Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Doylestown, PA

Rare antique Louis Vuitton striped shipping trunk, late 19th century; Louis Vuitton lock plate serial No. 10535, with Paris rue Scribe Address and London Oxford Street Address; bronz...

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Late 19th Century Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

18th Century Handwritten Music, Piano Manuscript, Mozart, Pleyel
18th Century Handwritten Music, Piano Manuscript, Mozart, Pleyel

18th Century Handwritten Music, Piano Manuscript, Mozart, Pleyel

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Neatness and accuracy were desirable traits of a skilled scribe. . This collection of music manuscripts was owned by J.

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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Ottoman Empire Silver Megillah Case and Esther Scroll
Late 19th Century Ottoman Empire Silver Megillah Case and Esther Scroll

Late 19th Century Ottoman Empire Silver Megillah Case and Esther Scroll

Located in New York, NY

The scribe has also added small pointing hand symbols to the first column, to guide the reader to finding the ‘hidden message’.

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Late 19th Century Balkan Antique Scribe

Materials

Silver

Nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, 1880
Nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, 1880

Nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, 1880

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Round, open top Nantucket lightship basket in woven bamboo with oak stays, a slender carved oak handle with lollipop ends, and a round, hard wood bottom plate with two concentric scr...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Scribe

Materials

Bamboo, Oak

Anglo-Japanese Walnut and Caned Seat Side Chair, Attributed to E W Godwin
Anglo-Japanese Walnut and Caned Seat Side Chair, Attributed to E W Godwin

Anglo-Japanese Walnut and Caned Seat Side Chair, Attributed to E W Godwin

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

The turnings to the back rest and the turned legs and stretchers with incised or scribed detailed lines grouped in sets of three are all details from other Godwin chair designs.

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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Scribe

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Handmade Wooden Mortise Gauges, circa 1800s
19th Century Handmade Wooden Mortise Gauges, circa 1800s

19th Century Handmade Wooden Mortise Gauges, circa 1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

History A mortise gauge is a woodworking tool used by a carpenter or joiner to scribe mortise and tenon joints on wood prior to cutting.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Wood

Antique English Round Pedestal Table
Antique English Round Pedestal Table

Antique English Round Pedestal Table

Located in Nashville, TN

Three things to pay attention to listing the sweeping legs and the scribing around the edge of the table top and down the top of legs age has almost taken it away but you can still s...

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1860s English Antique Scribe

Materials

Hardwood

1900s Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Woven Canvas, Malle Louis Vuitton
1900s Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Woven Canvas, Malle Louis Vuitton

1900s Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Woven Canvas, Malle Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Brand tag on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I. Rue scribe Paris, 149 new bond style London, serial number "123559", hardware also signed, the piece dates to ye...

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1890s French Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass, Steel

Folio from a Book of Hours, c.1475 Delft (Holland)
Folio from a Book of Hours, c.1475 Delft (Holland)

Folio from a Book of Hours, c.1475 Delft (Holland)

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Agnes, by the women of the Convent of the Cannonesses Regular (Augustinian Nuns) at St.Agnes Note: A very rare, documented example of women (nuns) scribes Folio contains a long serie...

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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Scribe

Materials

Ink

Jansen Style Louis XVI Ebonized French Buffet by A. Lenard
Jansen Style Louis XVI Ebonized French Buffet by A. Lenard

Jansen Style Louis XVI Ebonized French Buffet by A. Lenard

Located in Highwood, IL

The solid mahogany drawers are beautifully hand-dovetailed, front and back and still clearly show the craftsman's scribe marks. Exquisite grey marble top.

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Scribe

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Monogram Canvas, France, c. 1920's
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Monogram Canvas, France, c. 1920's

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Monogram Canvas, France, c. 1920's

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Ross, CA

Louis Vuitton opened a store at 1 rue scribe in 1871 and 149 New Bond Street, London in 1900 Can be picked up at no charge in SF Bay Area

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1920s French French Provincial Antique Scribe

Materials

Canvas

Beautiful Aesthetic Movement Planter Attributed to Baccarat
Beautiful Aesthetic Movement Planter Attributed to Baccarat

Beautiful Aesthetic Movement Planter Attributed to Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in PARIS, FR

Very beautiful planter in engraved crystal attributed to Baccarat, with scribed edges, highlighted with gilded foliate and butterflies patterns.

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1880s French Japonisme Antique Scribe

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk
Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk

Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

The interior was relined in the late 20th century, but the label was saved and indicates purchase from the 1 rue Scribe, Paris shop which opened in 1871. The ends are marked "A.D.

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1880s French Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass, Zinc

16th Century Footed Wood Bowl Dated 1534, a Wassail Bowl, English Treenware
16th Century Footed Wood Bowl Dated 1534, a Wassail Bowl, English Treenware

16th Century Footed Wood Bowl Dated 1534, a Wassail Bowl, English Treenware

Located in San Francisco, CA

Below the date (the date surrounded with a scribed rectangular frame) is a small bump out block with a copper ring attached.

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16th Century English Primitive Antique Scribe

Materials

Walnut

Pair Syrian Moorish Style Inlaid Folding Chairs
Pair Syrian Moorish Style Inlaid Folding Chairs

Pair Syrian Moorish Style Inlaid Folding Chairs

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introducing a refined near pair of late 19th-century antique Syrian carved walnut folding scribe chairs. These classic and elegant chairs are a testament to the exquisite craftsmansh...

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Late 19th Century Moorish Antique Scribe

Materials

Bone, Shell, Walnut

19th Century Rustic Painted Game Table
19th Century Rustic Painted Game Table

19th Century Rustic Painted Game Table

Located in Nantucket, MA

The game surface retains the original pencil scribe marks laying out the checkerboard for painting.

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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Scribe

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Antique 18th Century Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Gilded Icon Saint Nilus 1750
Antique 18th Century Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Gilded Icon Saint Nilus 1750

Antique 18th Century Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Gilded Icon Saint Nilus 1750

Located in Portland, OR

The icon depicts Saint Nilus of Sora (Nil Sorsky), who was a 15th century Orthodox monk & scribe, he was also one of the leaders of the "Non-Possessors", which was a movement that op...

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Mid-18th Century Russian Other Antique Scribe

Materials

Gold Leaf

Historic Revolutionary War Period Bed Warming Pan
Historic Revolutionary War Period Bed Warming Pan

Historic Revolutionary War Period Bed Warming Pan

Located in Nantucket, MA

A hand chased brass warming pan having a hinged lid with central sunburst surrounded by Rococo scrolls and heart-shaped blossoms, fastened with original copper rivets, mounted on ori...

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1770s American American Colonial Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass

George 111rd Pewter Quart Tankard GR Stamped, English Circa 1760
George 111rd Pewter Quart Tankard GR Stamped, English Circa 1760

George 111rd Pewter Quart Tankard GR Stamped, English Circa 1760

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The body has a double scribed circle just below its mid point. It has a characteristic sweeping loop "S" handle with an indented thumb rest to the top.

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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Scribe

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Naval Navigational Octant by Crichton 'London' in Original Case
19th Century Naval Navigational Octant by Crichton 'London' in Original Case

19th Century Naval Navigational Octant by Crichton 'London' in Original Case

Located in Nantucket, MA

The bottom of the case bears the owner's hand scribed paper label of "Ira Warren Dennison M.D., #101 The Wy__nin_, Washington, D.C."

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1830s English Other Antique Scribe

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Famille Verte Caster/Sander, ca 1700
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Famille Verte Caster/Sander, ca 1700

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Famille Verte Caster/Sander, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This was a precursor to blotting paper. Although scribes would ideally want to let the ink dry on its own, this took time.

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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scribe

Materials

Porcelain

Divit Pencase Inkwell Qalamdan Silver Plated, circa 1861-1876, Ottoman Empire
Divit Pencase Inkwell Qalamdan Silver Plated, circa 1861-1876, Ottoman Empire

Divit Pencase Inkwell Qalamdan Silver Plated, circa 1861-1876, Ottoman Empire

Located in Incline Village, NV

In the Ottoman Empire a great deal of pride was in one's ability to "scribe", and his familiarity with the written word.

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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Scribe

Materials

Silver Plate

Exceptional Late 19th Century Engineer's Tool Box
Exceptional Late 19th Century Engineer's Tool Box

Exceptional Late 19th Century Engineer's Tool Box

Located in London, GB

The tools include external and internal calipers, micrometers from a thousandth of an inch, depth gauges, steel rules and comparison measures, a sheet metal gauge, several thread and...

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Late 19th Century Antique Scribe

Egyptian Bronze & Carved Wood Figure of an Ibis Mounted on a Later Base
Egyptian Bronze & Carved Wood Figure of an Ibis Mounted on a Later Base

Egyptian Bronze & Carved Wood Figure of an Ibis Mounted on a Later Base

Located in Hudson, NY

Referred to as “The Lord of the Divine Words” he was a favorite of learned men and was considered the god of wisdom, scribes, and the powerful and magical skill of writing.

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

Emile Pannier then took over the Company in 1872 and then his sons, from 1885 to 1923, who created Pannier Frères at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, nearby the new Opera house.

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1880s French Antique Scribe

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Magpie" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Magpie" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Magpie" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

A superb early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing magpie with wonderful naturalistic colour and excellent hand chased surface detail, signed with the Bergm...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Style Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1880
Rare Japanese Style Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1880

Rare Japanese Style Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1880

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

It was led from 1885 to 1923 by Emile Pannier’s sons, who gave the name of Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new bui...

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1880s French Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Eagle" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Eagle" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Eagle" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

A fabulous early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of an eagle about to take flight with its wings outspread on the edge of a naturalistic rocky outcrop with excellent colour and fi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1815
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1815

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1815

Located in Greven, DE

The edge of the top is merely indicated by a thinly scribed line. The simple keyhole surrounds and the brass pull knob are discreetly understated so as not to detract from the surfa...

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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Scribe

Materials

Cherry

French School of the 19th Century Variation on the Final Act of La Juive, (18)86
French School of the 19th Century Variation on the Final Act of La Juive, (18)86

French School of the 19th Century Variation on the Final Act of La Juive, (18)86

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Dedicated "à l’ami Carnot" Provenance Private collection, France This painting, attributed to a 19th-century French school artist, illustrates a dramatic scene from the final act ...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Scribe

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ernest Gimson by Edward Gardiner. Arts & Crafts ash ladder back Bedales armchair
Ernest Gimson by Edward Gardiner. Arts & Crafts ash ladder back Bedales armchair

Ernest Gimson by Edward Gardiner. Arts & Crafts ash ladder back Bedales armchair

By Edward Gardiner

Located in London, GB

With three ladders each chamfered to top of each ladder, the top ladder is pegged with through joints to the arm supports, and full circle scribe marks to each of the joints. Chairs ...

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1910s British Arts and Crafts Antique Scribe

Materials

Ash

St. Paul to Ephesians Engraving – Paul in Prison Writing Epistle c.1735
St. Paul to Ephesians Engraving – Paul in Prison Writing Epistle c.1735

St. Paul to Ephesians Engraving – Paul in Prison Writing Epistle c.1735

Located in Langweer, NL

Opposite him sits a young scribe diligently writing down his dictated words on a tablet or scroll, capturing Paul's teachings for the early Christian community.

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1730s English Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

St. Paul to Philippians Engraving – Paul in Bonds Writing Epistle c.1735
St. Paul to Philippians Engraving – Paul in Bonds Writing Epistle c.1735

St. Paul to Philippians Engraving – Paul in Bonds Writing Epistle c.1735

Located in Langweer, NL

Behind Paul, a young scribe or disciple sits writing his dictated words onto a scroll, ensuring the epistle reaches the Philippian congregation.

Category

1730s English Antique Scribe

Materials

Paper

A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Blue Heron Bird by Aldrovandi
A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Blue Heron Bird by Aldrovandi

A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Blue Heron Bird by Aldrovandi

By Ulisse Aldrovandi

Located in Alamo, CA

In this words, he described his scientific endeavors; ‘And with all this I have kept three scribes in my house, excellent painters, designers, engravers, and have spent much on trans...

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Early 17th Century Naturalistic Antique Scribe

Materials

Engraving

Very Fine Neoclassical Empire Swedish Secretary by Johan Högman, circa 1814
Very Fine Neoclassical Empire Swedish Secretary by Johan Högman, circa 1814

Very Fine Neoclassical Empire Swedish Secretary by Johan Högman, circa 1814

By Johan Högman

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Between 1902 and 1930 he constructed numerous U-Bahn stations, many of which have landmark status today. There is writing scribed onto the bottom of the last drawer, but since it ...

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19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Scribe

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pelican Bird: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi
Pelican Bird: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi

Pelican Bird: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi

By Ulisse Aldrovandi

Located in Alamo, CA

In this words, he described his scientific endeavors; ‘And with all this I have kept three scribes in my house, excellent painters, designers, engravers, and have spent much on trans...

Category

Early 17th Century Naturalistic Antique Scribe

Materials

Engraving

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Vases Entitled "Arab Vases" by Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Vases Entitled "Arab Vases" by Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Vases Entitled "Arab Vases" by Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

Additional Information Height: 13 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

Rue Auber, Paris
Rue Auber, Paris

Rue Auber, Paris

By Georges Stein

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful oil on panel titled "Rue Auber" depicting a delightful Parisian street scene from the corner of Rue Scribe, finding on the left-hand side the Musée du Parfum Frag...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Scribe

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Horse" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Horse" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Standing Horse" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

Signed with the Bergman‘B’ in an amphora vase ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 9 cm Width: 10 cm Condition...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Scribe

Materials

Bronze

E W Godwin, for Collinson & Lock. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut & Glazed Side Cabinet
E W Godwin, for Collinson & Lock. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut & Glazed Side Cabinet

E W Godwin, for Collinson & Lock. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut & Glazed Side Cabinet

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

The back legs are designed an inch forward to compensate for skirting boards allowing it to fit tight against a wall, the top set slightly back to a three-door display area to the to...

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Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Scribe

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Scribe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique scribe for your home. An antique scribe — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique scribe — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique scribe made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made antique scribe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Platerías Martínez, Franz Bergmann and Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Scribe?

The average selling price for an antique scribe at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $331 on the low end and $42,500 for the highest priced.