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Australian Colonial

Broached Colonial Prickly Lamp
Broached Colonial Prickly Lamp

Broached Colonial Prickly Lamp

$30,000 / item

H 78.75 in Dm 59.06 in

Broached Colonial Prickly Lamp

By Lucy McRae

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

for women wanting to survive the harsh conditions common during the Australian colonial period.

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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Colonial Australian Gold and Garnet Bow Brooch
Colonial Australian Gold and Garnet Bow Brooch

Colonial Australian Gold and Garnet Bow Brooch

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

example of early Australian colonial jewellery. A remarkable survivor from the mid 19th Century, when

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Antique Mid-19th Century Australian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Map of Australia, New Zealand & Polynesia – Stülpnagel, 1857
Antique Map of Australia, New Zealand & Polynesia – Stülpnagel, 1857

Antique Map of Australia, New Zealand & Polynesia – Stülpnagel, 1857

Located in Langweer, NL

navigation, Australian colonial history, or 19th-century geopolitical cartography. It also offers visual

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Australian Horse Portrait 1898, Colonial Equestrian Lithograph
Antique Australian Horse Portrait 1898, Colonial Equestrian Lithograph

Antique Australian Horse Portrait 1898, Colonial Equestrian Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Australian Horse Portrait 1898, Colonial Equestrian Lithograph This original antique

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Regatta in Sydney Harbour
Regatta in Sydney Harbour

Regatta in Sydney Harbour

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

foundation of the British Australian empire, and today is the oldest preserved colonial district in the

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1880s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Broached Colonial Tall Boy
Broached Colonial Tall Boy

Broached Colonial Tall Boy

$24,000 / item

H 60.75 in W 14.3 in D 19.93 in

Broached Colonial Tall Boy

By Charles Wilson

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Charles Wilson piece beautifully integrates a range of colonial period references into a

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Shelves

Materials

Wood

The First Australian Tourist to Visit England: Bennelong of the Eora Nation 1802
The First Australian Tourist to Visit England: Bennelong of the Eora Nation 1802

The First Australian Tourist to Visit England: Bennelong of the Eora Nation 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

in early Australian colonial history, has been discovered in a suburban front garden – solving a 200

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

Australia, New Zealand, and Neighbouring Islands Map 1858
Australia, New Zealand, and Neighbouring Islands Map 1858

Australia, New Zealand, and Neighbouring Islands Map 1858

Located in Langweer, NL

-century colonial regions, including New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Johnson’s Australia Map, USA Published c.1864 – Decorative Hand-Colored Map
Johnson’s Australia Map, USA Published c.1864 – Decorative Hand-Colored Map

Johnson’s Australia Map, USA Published c.1864 – Decorative Hand-Colored Map

Located in Langweer, NL

Johnson are valued for documenting the colonial divisions before Australian federation in 1901. Condition

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Australia & New Zealand Map Wall Art – Rand McNally Atlas, c.1888
Antique Australia & New Zealand Map Wall Art – Rand McNally Atlas, c.1888

Antique Australia & New Zealand Map Wall Art – Rand McNally Atlas, c.1888

Located in Langweer, NL

zealand antique map, rand mcnally map, antique atlas map, vintage australia print, colonial australia map

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Antique Late 19th Century American Maps

Materials

Paper

Australia or New Holland Map with Inset Regions by Noothoven van Goor, 1876
Australia or New Holland Map with Inset Regions by Noothoven van Goor, 1876

Australia or New Holland Map with Inset Regions by Noothoven van Goor, 1876

Located in Langweer, NL

, colonial Australia, historical map, Van Diemen’s Land, Port Jackson, Adelaide, Brisbane, gold rush era

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Antique 1870s Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Western & Eastern Hemisphere Maps – World Double Hemisphere Engravings 1857
Western & Eastern Hemisphere Maps – World Double Hemisphere Engravings 1857

Western & Eastern Hemisphere Maps – World Double Hemisphere Engravings 1857

Located in Langweer, NL

of colonial territories in Africa, and the extent of Russia across Siberia. Australia is labelled

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Melbourne in 1855: Cityscape, Indigenous Portrait, and Town Hall View
Melbourne in 1855: Cityscape, Indigenous Portrait, and Town Hall View

Melbourne in 1855: Cityscape, Indigenous Portrait, and Town Hall View

$213Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.83 in W 11.19 in D 0.01 in

Melbourne in 1855: Cityscape, Indigenous Portrait, and Town Hall View

Located in Langweer, NL

compelling piece for collectors of colonial and Australian history.

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Antique 1850s English Prints

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

Red Wattlebird
Red Wattlebird

Kent MorrisRed Wattlebird, 2017

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 32.29 in

Red Wattlebird

Located in London, GB

Aboriginal history, culture and knowledge in the contemporary Australian landscape, despite ongoing colonial

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2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Parkes Bar with Gold Leaf and  Vintage Matte Brass
Parkes Bar with Gold Leaf and  Vintage Matte Brass

Parkes Bar with Gold Leaf and Vintage Matte Brass

Unavailable

H 63 in W 27.56 in D 14.97 in

Parkes Bar with Gold Leaf and Vintage Matte Brass

By Duquesa & Malvada

Located in Paredes, PT

Sir Henry Parkes (1815–1896) was a colonial Australian politician and Premier of the colony of New

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Hard Wood Desk / Change Organizer
Hard Wood Desk / Change Organizer

Hard Wood Desk / Change Organizer

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H 1.78 in W 7.68 in D 15.16 in

Hard Wood Desk / Change Organizer

Located in LYON, FR

. Found in a house clearance west of Sydney Australia.

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Mid-20th Century Australian Spanish Colonial Paperweights

Materials

Hardwood

Australian Colonial Period Pine Kauri Pine Bookcase
Australian Colonial Period Pine Kauri Pine Bookcase

Australian Colonial Period Pine Kauri Pine Bookcase

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H 93.31 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in

Australian Colonial Period Pine Kauri Pine Bookcase

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Australian Colonial period kauri pine, glass top bookcase, original glass in doors, 3 shelves

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Antique Early 1900s Australian Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Australian Colonial Period Oil Painting
Australian Colonial Period Oil Painting

Australian Colonial Period Oil Painting

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H 11.03 in W 16.93 in D 3.15 in

Australian Colonial Period Oil Painting

By Estelle Mary (Jo) Sweatman

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

popular topic for a number of artists. Estelle Mary (Jo) Sweatman is a listed Australian artist.

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Early 20th Century Australian Edwardian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Duggin Shapere Australian Colonial Lizard Brooch Demantoid Garnet Ruby Pearl
Duggin Shapere Australian Colonial Lizard Brooch Demantoid Garnet Ruby Pearl

Duggin Shapere Australian Colonial Lizard Brooch Demantoid Garnet Ruby Pearl

Located in Perth, AU

Beautiful lizard brooch by Duggin, Shapere and Co. They were active in Melbourne from 1896-1928. Ruby eyes and seed pearls with demantoid garnets all in 15ct gold. With safety chain....

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Antique Early 1900s Australian British Colonial Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Rare 19 Carat Gold Authentic Australian Colonial Emerald Goldfields Brooch
Rare 19 Carat Gold Authentic Australian Colonial Emerald Goldfields Brooch

Rare 19 Carat Gold Authentic Australian Colonial Emerald Goldfields Brooch

Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW

secondary Compartment at the rear. The Brooch dates to the late 1800's, is of Australian origin typical of

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Antique 1870s Australian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold

HMS Victoria at Hong Kong Harbor China Trade Marine Oil Painting
HMS Victoria at Hong Kong Harbor China Trade Marine Oil Painting

HMS Victoria at Hong Kong Harbor China Trade Marine Oil Painting

Located in Palm City, FL

ordered for an Australian Colonial Navy, the first British-built ship to be given to a colony of the

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Bound For The 'Australian' Colonies
Bound For The 'Australian' Colonies

Bound For The 'Australian' Colonies

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H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in

Bound For The 'Australian' Colonies

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Australian Artist Frank Harding (1935-1990), Bound For The Colonies, Oil on board Signed and

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Vintage 1970s Australian Colonial Revival Paintings

Materials

Paint

Sterling Silver Australian Crown Dish
Sterling Silver Australian Crown Dish

Sterling Silver Australian Crown Dish

By J&D

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Limited edition sterling silver (London 1977, makers mark R&D) Australian crown dish, on nickel

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Vintage 1970s Australian Colonial Revival Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Colonial Casting 2 Aluminuim Outdoor Chairs
Colonial Casting 2 Aluminuim Outdoor Chairs

Colonial Casting 2 Aluminuim Outdoor Chairs

Located in Jupiter, FL

2 arm chairs by Colonial Casting from Australia. Other pieces to this collection are listed. The

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20th Century Australian Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Round Garden Coffee Table by Colonial Casting Aulstraila
Round Garden Coffee Table by Colonial Casting Aulstraila

Round Garden Coffee Table by Colonial Casting Aulstraila

Located in Jupiter, FL

Wonderful table for the garden, the perfect height and size, no glass but you could always add but not needed. The legs have a beautiful curve which make for a nice design element., ...

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20th Century Australian Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Colonial Casting Out-Door Aluminum Table and 4 chairs
Colonial Casting Out-Door Aluminum Table and 4 chairs

Colonial Casting Out-Door Aluminum Table and 4 chairs

Located in Jupiter, FL

Colonial Casting 5 piece set, table and 4 arm chairs in a hunter green. Solid and not to heavy in

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Mid-20th Century Australian Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Crimson Rosella in Case
Crimson Rosella in Case

Crimson Rosella in Case

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H 16.25 in W 12.75 in D 8.5 in

Crimson Rosella in Case

Located in Middleburg, VA

Travel to the eastern forests of colonial Australia with this stunning Crimson Rosella taxidermy

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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Taxidermy

Colonial Australian Emu Eggs, Aborigines, Animals, Melbourne Cup Winner 1935 ect
Colonial Australian Emu Eggs, Aborigines, Animals, Melbourne Cup Winner 1935 ect

Colonial Australian Emu Eggs, Aborigines, Animals, Melbourne Cup Winner 1935 ect

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Pair of remarkable Australian Emu eggs, superbly carved with four main panels and six smaller

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Vintage 1930s Australian British Colonial Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Eggshell, Ostrich Eggshell

“Country Life” Stoneware Platter by Robert Gordon
“Country Life” Stoneware Platter by Robert Gordon

“Country Life” Stoneware Platter by Robert Gordon

By Robert Gordon

Located in San Francisco, CA

of two country chickens, with the ‘Robert Gordon Australia’ mark on underside, from his ‘Country Life

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Late 20th Century Australian British Colonial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stoneware

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Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963

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By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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Materials

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Antique Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold

Antique Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

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Antique 1860s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Grete Jalk
Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Grete Jalk

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On Hold|$9,600 / set

H 30.25 in W 20.5 in D 18.25 in

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By Grete Jalk

Located in New York, NY

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By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold, Edwardian Fancy Rectangular Ruby Diamond Ring
Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold, Edwardian Fancy Rectangular Ruby Diamond Ring

Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold, Edwardian Fancy Rectangular Ruby Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Edwardian ring, featuring a central row of calibrated rubies set in yellow gold ...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara

Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara

$47,650Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.78 in Dm 4.73 in

Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara

Located in London, GB

An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...

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Vintage 1910s European Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

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Located in OVIEDO, AS

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Located in London, GB

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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X Pink Morpho
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X Pink Morpho

$10,990,980

W 5.56 in D 1.26 in L 4.97 in

X Pink Morpho

Located in Stockholm, SE

Exclusive original design by AtelierX . Burmese old roasted pigeon blood ruby ​​4.46 carats. Sweet and super positive, two carats or more with Gilder, AIGS certificate. Overall 141...

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2010s Asian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Titanium

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Located in Hummelstown, PA

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

$55,034

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Located in London, GB

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Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman
Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

By Gio Ponti, Glenn of California, Pierre Chapo, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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Pair of wall sconces with parrots and leaves by Maison Bagues.
Pair of wall sconces with parrots and leaves by Maison Bagues.

Pair of wall sconces with parrots and leaves by Maison Bagues.

$3,886Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in

Pair of wall sconces with parrots and leaves by Maison Bagues.

By Maison Baguès

Located in Benalmadena, ES

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20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

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Australian Colonial For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Australian colonial you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and canvas, every Australian colonial was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage Australian colonial now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an Australian colonial — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An Australian colonial is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Australian colonial has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Wilson, Estelle Mary (Jo) Sweatman and J&D are consistently popular.

How Much is an Australian Colonial?

Prices for an Australian colonial start at $125 and top out at $26,976 with the average selling for $1,900.