Antique Spices

Antique Allspice Botanical Print, Myrtus Pimenta, Hand Colored, c.1831 This finely rendered botanical engraving depicts Myrtus Pimenta, commonly known as allspice or pimento, a spic...

This plate works exceptionally well as a standalone piece or alongside other spice-related subjects. Condition report: Moderate age toning with minor spotting.

The oldest surviving spice boxes for Havdalah date to the mid-sixteenth century.

Rare scale - Now useful as a raised table top display unit, a kitchen counter spice shelf or a bookstand next to a chair.

This ornately carved panel was originally the lid of a 19th-century Chinese snack box, presented as a gift filled with popular snacks such as roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and so...

The oldest surviving spice boxes for Havdalah date to the mid-sixteenth century.

The shelves are flanked by a pair of locking cupboards with two shelves to the interior, and a pair spice drawers below with an arched canopy above.

The Dutch East India Company (VOC) developed Batavia into its principal Asian headquarters, controlling trade routes that connected Europe with the spice-producing regions of the Ind...

The scene shows smooth trunks and gathered bark, referencing the spice trade that defined European exploration. 2.

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats.

An excellent addition to the office or as a special piece in the kitchen to hold cutting boards, hardboard placemats, small serving trays and spice jars. An exceptional cabinet which...

Displaying a fanciful combination of lustrous seed pearls, rich blue sapphires and diamonds, this antique bangle bracelet is a stand alone statement piece or to spice up a stack. An ...

The image captures early European fascination with tropical spices and aromatics found in Java and the Indian archipelago. 3.

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats.

Antique double-sided speculoos mould – carved musicians – 19th century – folk art in wood Beautiful antique speculoos (spiced biscuit) mould, carved on both sides in hard wood (prob...

Very nice set that will spice up any bookshelf or desk! #4878RM    

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats.

The modern blends, Courvoisier XO or Courvoisier Napoleon, deliver rich notes of exotic spices, dried fruits, and sandalwood that heavily mirror the opulent spirit style favored by 1...

This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...

Original Display Case: This silver cutlery set is stored in its original table display case with a hinged window lid and removable compartment, fitted with a renewed deerskin cover, ...

Set upon four intricately pierced wheels, this nef reflects its historical role as a functional table ornament, once used to distribute dining essentials such as cutlery, napkins, an...

Originally designed to hold cutlery, napkins, or precious spices, nefs evolved from the 14th century onward, becoming increasingly ornate and serving as centrepieces of wealth and pr...

Excellent quality, Regency mahogany, wall hanging corner cupboard, having two flamed mahogany panelled doors with original brass escutcheons and locks, enclosing three shelves and sp...

Beautiful Antique Highly Carved English Oak Hanging Wall or Freestanding Corner Cabinet, Medicine or Spice Cabinet with Interior Shelves Carved double doors with 3 open she...

It presents one of the earliest detailed European cartographic renderings of the Raja Ampat archipelago and the western extremity of New Guinea, a region of immense importance during...

A Portuguese 18th century oversized stone mortar & pestle once used to grind herbs, grains, and spices for cooking and medicine. The vessel is hand-chiseled from one piece of stone ...

Historically utilized for transporting water, oils, and spices across Southeast Asia, these iconic vessels are now highly coveted by interior designers for their soulful, wabi-sabi a...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats.

Ginger was a cornerstone spice in both culinary and medicinal traditions and an important trade commodity between Asia and Europe.

This map is increasingly sought after by collectors of Indonesian history, Singapore-related cartography, Dutch East Indies maritime heritage, and VOC-era spice trade material. The i...

This ornately carved offering tray would have been presented as a gift filled with popular Chinese snacks, such roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and soybeans toasted with cinnamon, ...

Its robust shape and deep cavity reflect its original use for grinding grains, herbs, and spices in domestic or communal settings. A unique detail is the inscription carved on the t...

Crafted for the nuts or spices associated with the ritual of chewing betel leaves and areca nut.

KEYWORDS Asia map, Silk Road regions, China India trade routes, East Indies, Japan Philippines, spice trade geography CONDITION REPORT Uniform age toning.

From this strategic port the Dutch controlled large segments of the spice trade, including cloves, nutmeg, pepper, and other valuable commodities that were transported to Europe and ...

This region was of immense importance in global trade due to the lucrative spice routes controlled by European colonial powers.

The plate originates from Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, where bay laurel is treated as a plant of culinary and commercial relevance. Beyond its use as a spice, laurel carried ...

This plate works well as a standalone piece or alongside other vanilla or spice subjects. Condition report: Moderate toning with light discoloration.

Maps of Java from this period are especially sought after due to the island’s central role in global trade networks, particularly in spices, textiles, and colonial administration. Th...

This tool was used in the production of foods, spices, herbs, and extracts that needed to be ground and/or mixed into powder.

Its deep cavity reveals its original use for grinding grains, herbs, and spices, both in domestic and communal contexts. The surface retains a natural patina with wear and tear, ref...

Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and spices in the 18th and 19th centuries, these make unique and alluring tables for living spaces of any decor.

Originally used for storing loose-leaf tea, it can also serve as a decorative item or for storing other dry goods like spices. Such tea caddies are examples of Chinese blue and white...

This particular layout is typically associated with the storage of a diverse range of items, such as valuables, important documents, intimate correspondence, spices, or apothecary su...

Antique Saffron Botanical Engraving, Crocus Sativus, Hand Colored Description: This refined botanical plate illustrates Crocus Sativus, the saffron crocus, celebrated for producing ...

The composition is analytical in nature, emphasizing botanical structure rather than decorative flourish, and appeals particularly to collectors and scholars of spice history. Origi...

The interior offers two shelves plus four small drawers in the lower section, perfect for jewelry, spices, medicines or other personal items. All elements are original, professionall...

The caption beneath the image references Raffles and the year 1823, alluding to his early town planning initiatives and agricultural experiments, including spice cultivation on the s...

This Ceram–Buru–Ambon–Banda sheet is increasingly sought after by collectors of Indonesian history, VOC heritage, spice trade material, and Dutch colonial cartography.

The case itself—handsomely made in polished hardwood with glass panels—suggests a professional studio origin such as Rowland Ward, Spicer, or Hutchings of Aberystwyth, all renowned f...

Antique Map of Halmahera Ternate Tidore Moluccas Dornseiffen 1884 This finely detailed antique map depicts the northern Moluccan Islands with Halmahera (Gilolo) at its center, inclu...

Its robust shape and sculpted side fins evoke a traditional craftsmanship used for centuries in grinding herbs, spices, and pigments. It shows signs of time and natural wear that enh...

Keywords: India, Mughal Empire, Mogol, Hindustan, Ganges, Indus, Bengal, Persia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Delhi, Agra, Lahore, Patna, Gujarat, Deccan, Orissa, Bengal delta, Bay of Beng...

This Victorian silver nutmeg grater is a refined fragment of dining history, crafted for the fresh grating of spice at table or in travel. Both charming and collectable, it makes a d...

Keywords: China, Japan, Korea, Asia, East Asia, Chinese Empire, Japan map antique, Korea peninsula, Philippines, Taiwan, Formosa, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Tonkin, Cochinchina, Cambod...

Antique Dutch Map of the Moluccas & New Guinea by Dornseiffen 1884 Indonesia This decorative antique map depicts the Moluccan Islands (Spice Islands) and the western portion of New ...

In addition to human depictions, animals and plants also found their way into the design, such as birds of paradise, butterflies, tobacco and spices. In the art trade, the term "Pen...

Yuan Dynasty- style jar with pewter rim (as used in Spice Road), featuring hand-painted scenes of figures in a garden.

Yuan Dynasty- style jar with pewter rim (as used in Spice Road), featuring hand-painted scenes of figures in a garden.

This type of porcelain was produced in China to meet the demand of European markets, particularly through the French East India Company, founded in 1664 by Colbert, minister of Louis...