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Australian Colonial

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

Broached Colonial Prickly Lamp
Broached Colonial Prickly Lamp
$30,000 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 59.06 in
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

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Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring, signed G. R. Addis, Australia, circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
represent the flourishing of Australian colonial and goldfields jewellery.
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Antique 1890s Australian Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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

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Paper

Antique Map of Australia, 1903, with Colonial Divisions and Detailed Topography
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Map of Australia, 1903, with Colonial Divisions and Detailed Topography Description
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Early 20th Century Maps

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Paper

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

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Oil, Board

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

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Wood

Broached Colonial Tall Boy
Broached Colonial Tall Boy
$24,000 / item
H 60.75 in W 14.3 in D 19.93 in
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

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Paper

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

Antique Map of Australia and Oceania – Physical Relief Map by Hachette, c.1883
Located in Langweer, NL
. The map presents colonial Australia divided into its historic states: Western Australia (Australie
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Antique Late 19th Century French Maps

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Paper

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

Melbourne in 1855: Cityscape, Indigenous Portrait, and Town Hall View
Melbourne in 1855: Cityscape, Indigenous Portrait, and Town Hall View
$211 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.83 in W 11.19 in D 0.01 in

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19th c. English Landscape Oil Painting by Thomas Clark
Located in Gallatin, TN
19th c. English School Landscape Oil Painting by well-listed British / Australian Colonial Artist
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19th Century English School Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Red Wattlebird
Red Wattlebird
H 47.25 in W 32.29 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

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Brass

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

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Hardwood

Hard Wood Desk / Change Organizer
Hard Wood Desk / Change Organizer
H 1.78 in W 7.68 in D 15.16 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

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Wood

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

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Canvas

Australian Colonial Period Oil Painting
Australian Colonial Period Oil Painting
H 11.03 in W 16.93 in D 3.15 in
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

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Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

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

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Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold

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

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Canvas

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

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Paint

Bound For The 'Australian' Colonies
Bound For The 'Australian' Colonies
H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
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

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Silver

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

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Aluminum

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

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Aluminum

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

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Aluminum

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

Crimson Rosella in Case
Crimson Rosella in Case
H 16.25 in W 12.75 in D 8.5 in
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...

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Eggshell, Ostrich Eggshell

“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

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Stoneware

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14K 11.93ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"14K 11.93 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring" This ring features a 11.93-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 14K yellow gold ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this fabulous 1920s cocktail ring, a true testament to the elegance of the era. At the heart...
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Early 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold, 1960s Large Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1960s Experience elegance with this stunning cocktail ring, expertly crafted from 18ct white gold. The centrepiece features...
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Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone can have a taste of iconic Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency style with this perfectly sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsic...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires

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Metal, Brass

Antique Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vivid and romantic, this ruby and diamond ring was created by thoughtfully upcycling antique stones from a damaged Victorian bracelet. At its center glows a 0.37ct cushion-cut ruby o...
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
$37,839
H 58.27 in W 50.79 in D 16.54 in
Antique German halo Ring natural Green Chalcedony Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 9.25/5.32g
Located in SE
German halo-type Ring made ca. early 1930s. Solid 18K yellow Gold band with top of the crown in White Gold. Bezel set natural Green Chalcedony cabochon cut 15 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep/...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum French, 1940s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum French Circa 1940s Step back in time with this stunning rectangular-shaped halo ring, crafted in France during the glamorous 1940s. The centrepie...
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Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Pair of wall sconces with parrots and leaves by Maison Bagues.
By Maison Baguès
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful pair of wall lamps with the exquisite design of parrots amidst vegetation from the prestigious Maison Baguès. These sconces are a true rarity, made entirely of silver-plate...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Bally Antique Gold Colour Gilded Ring with Red Emerald-Cut Crystal
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A timeless expression of vintage elegance, the Bally Antique Gold Ring showcases a stunning red emerald-cut crystal, set in an intricately detailed antique gold-tone band. The deep r...
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2010s European Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Silver

Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Very rare set of 8 rosewood dining chairs by Grete Jalk to include 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs. All chairs are in very good original condition, fabric shows some cosmetic wear, sta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Grete Jalk
Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Grete Jalk
$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.25 in W 20.5 in D 18.25 in
Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gio Ponti, Pierre Chapo, Glenn of California
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular set of four dining chairs by Greta Magnusson Grossman. She received the Good Design award from the Museum of Modern Art, New York for this chair design and we can see why...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
$47,130 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.78 in Dm 4.73 in
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
$54,433
W 1.58 in L 5.71 in
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

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

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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.