Antique Spices

approximately 4.5"W x 4"D x 7"H. Very nice set that will spice up any bookshelf or desk! #4878RM    

, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has a smoothly worn

and agricultural experiments, including spice cultivation on the slopes of Government Hill. This

Set of Three De Bry Botanical Engravings of Indian Fruits and Spices, c.1598 – Pineapple, Mango

used to store tea, tobacco, or spices. Its smooth surface and rich brown tone highlight the natural

panelled doors with original brass escutcheons and locks, enclosing three shelves and spice drawers. This

, Medicine or Spice Cabinet with Interior Shelves Carved double doors with 3 open shelves Perfect

flowers. Ginger was a cornerstone spice in both culinary and medicinal traditions and an important trade

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th

birds of paradise, butterflies, tobacco and spices. In the art trade, the term "Pendule au Noir" was

the production of foods, spices, herbs, and extracts that needed to be ground and/or mixed into powder

trade routes, spice trade, VOC routes, historic India geography, collectors Asia map, interior wall map

Philippines, spice trade geography CONDITION REPORT Uniform age toning. Central fold as issued. Minor

Sea, maritime Asia, trade routes Asia, spice trade, VOC routes, Dutch East India, early modern Asia

. The companion Ambon–Banda map charts one of the most historically significant spice-producing zones on

vanilla or spice subjects. Condition report: Moderate toning with light discoloration. Overall visually

relevance. Beyond its use as a spice, laurel carried symbolic associations with victory, scholarship, and

spices. Likely offered as a wedding gift, the tray is lavishly decorated with brushed red lacquer, faded

diverse range of items, such as valuables, important documents, intimate correspondence, spices, or

most precious spices. The plant is shown with delicate flowers and essential structural details

structure rather than decorative flourish, and appeals particularly to collectors and scholars of spice

, and spices and flour.  Isabella Beeton (1836-1865) was only 21 years old when she started working on

grinding herbs and spices, its weight and durability speak to its original purpose, while its aged surface

and deep cavity reflect its original use for grinding grains, herbs, and spices in domestic or

for the fresh grating of spice at table or in travel. Both charming and collectable, it makes a

or spices associated with the ritual of chewing betel leaves and areca nut. Signs of wear and age

were vital corridors for trade in spices, textiles, and other commodities that fueled European colonial

use for grinding grains, herbs, and spices, both in domestic and communal contexts. The surface

part of the lucrative spice trade network that made the VOC one of the most powerful corporations of

Islands, at the very heart of the historic Dutch spice empire. Issued as part of the official late-19th

depicts the northern Moluccan Islands with Halmahera (Gilolo) at its center, including the legendary spice

section, perfect for jewelry, spices, medicines or other personal items. All elements are original

loose-leaf tea, it can also serve as a decorative item or for storing other dry goods like spices. Such

was likely used for serving warm spiced beverages (like punch or posset) or savory sauces, reflecting

professional taxidermist such as one from the studios of Rowland Ward, Spicer, Hutchings of Aberystwyth, or

antique map depicts the Moluccan Islands (Spice Islands) and the western portion of New Guinea, focusing

position along major trade routes connecting India, China, and the Spice Islands. The map also includes the

clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and spices in the 18th

cm) Historical Context: While traditionally cataloged by collectors as a "sweetmeat" or "spice

** (the historic spice islands) • **Celebes and the Gulf of Tomini** • **The Lesser Sunda Islands** (Bali

routes, spice trade routes, maritime trade Arabia, Indian Ocean trade, coastal ports Arabia, Bedouin

spoons / 1 Soup ladle / 2 large Side dish spoons / 1 large Serving spoon / 1 Aspargus lifter / 4 Spice

animals and plants - butterflies, birds of paradise, tobacco and spices... As a sign of admiration for

imported porcelain, spices, and silks. Floral decorations were highly prized by the aristocratic and

, British Ceylon, plantation era, tea and spice trade, Burmah map, Burma map, Myanmar map, Rangoon, Mandalay

craftsmanship used for centuries in grinding herbs, spices, and pigments. It shows signs of time and natural

shape with high shoulders. Was used for spices and ginger storage. Now would look exceptional as a

when heated on its own or mulled with spice and sugar. Many people also thought ale was healthier drunk

body to move from side to side. Original purpose: fish spice box. Made in Germany. Provenance: From the

fruit or citrus and spice flavors. As an original stone lithograph, this piece represents a defunct

imported precious products such as spices, silks, tea, and especially Chinese porcelain, highly prized by

other spices, and one lidded vessel with a hinged top and slot for a spoon, likely for sugar. Each

formed a critical part of the Dutch trading empire, serving as strategic hubs for spices, textiles, and

, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has a smoothly worn

Suite of spice drawers atop the buffet surface, finished with tactile brass pulls Trio of deep drawers

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

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