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Landing of General Lafayette Staffordshire Plate by James & Ralph Clews
Landing of General Lafayette Staffordshire Plate by James & Ralph Clews

Landing of General Lafayette Staffordshire Plate by James & Ralph Clews

By Ralph & James Clews

Located in valatie, NY

Landing of General Lafayette Staffordshire Plate by James and Ralph Clews, circa 1830.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Dinner Plates

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Earthenware

Map of Haute-Loire France with Le Puy-en-Velay by Vuillemin, 19th c
Map of Haute-Loire France with Le Puy-en-Velay by Vuillemin, 19th c

Map of Haute-Loire France with Le Puy-en-Velay by Vuillemin, 19th c

Located in Langweer, NL

Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas – Starting point of Stevenson’s walk 37. Chavaniac-Lafayette – Birthplace of General Lafayette 38. Fay-sur-Lignon – In the Mézenc mountains 39.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Maps

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Paper

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Staffordshire Plate The Landing of General Lafayette at New York
Staffordshire Plate The Landing of General Lafayette at New York

Staffordshire Plate The Landing of General Lafayette at New York

Located in Leeds, GB

General Lafayette's arrival at New York on 16 August 1824 remains one of the key events in the early history of the United States.

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Antique 19th Century English Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Snuff Box General Lafayette Landing, Historical
Antique Snuff Box General Lafayette Landing, Historical

Antique Snuff Box General Lafayette Landing, Historical

Located in Acworth, GA

Marquis de Lafayette portrait inscription snuff box, circa 1830. Historical antique snuff box made of choice quality papier mâché. Measuring 3.5” diameter, with transfer Portrait ...

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Antique 1830s French American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

1927 Washington Lafayette Bronze Medallion in Original Box
1927 Washington Lafayette Bronze Medallion in Original Box

1927 Washington Lafayette Bronze Medallion in Original Box

By Gaston Lavrillier

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Beautiful cast bronze Medallion done in 1927 depicting George Washington and General Lafayette. In mint condition in the original presentation box.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Rare 1824 Textile the Nations Guest: Lafayette
Rare 1824 Textile the Nations Guest: Lafayette

Rare 1824 Textile the Nations Guest: Lafayette

Unavailable

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Rare 1824 Textile the Nations Guest: Lafayette

Located in Acworth, GA

He identifies it as "The Nations Guest Bandana made to commemorate the visit of General Lafayette to the United States". The frame is 22" x 20" remnant is 7.25&qu...

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Antique 1820s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Restaurant The 1728, a Set of Six Armchairs in the Style of 18th Century
Restaurant The 1728, a Set of Six Armchairs in the Style of 18th Century

Restaurant The 1728, a Set of Six Armchairs in the Style of 18th Century

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

On the one hand, the name of its creator, an army architect and the guardian of the royal plans and the French fortifications under King Louis XV - And on the other hand, the name of...

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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

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13-Star Civil War Parade Flag Waver, Printed on Muslin
13-Star Civil War Parade Flag Waver, Printed on Muslin

13-Star Civil War Parade Flag Waver, Printed on Muslin

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Thirteen-star flags were also flown at the time of George Washington’s death in 1799, in honor of General Lafayette’s return to the US for his nationwide tour in 1824, during the Mex...

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Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Muslin

Vintage S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver 925 Oval Bread Serving Tray Platter 252g 1
Vintage S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver 925 Oval Bread Serving Tray Platter 252g 1

Vintage S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver 925 Oval Bread Serving Tray Platter 252g 1

By Kirk & Son

Located in Dayton, OH

Kirk's work includes two silver cups for General Lafayette to commemorate his visit to Baltimore, President James Monroe's flatware service for his daughter's wedding, and a 48-piece...

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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1870 "Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown" Engraving after Armand Dumaresq

1870 "Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown" Engraving after Armand Dumaresq

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Included in this engraved depiction are many leaders of the American troops that took part in the siege: Comte de Custine, Duc de Laval Montmorency, Duc de Lauzun, Major General O'Ha...

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

"The British Surrendering their Arms to Gen. Washington..." after Renault, 1819
"The British Surrendering their Arms to Gen. Washington..." after Renault, 1819

"The British Surrendering their Arms to Gen. Washington..." after Renault, 1819

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Col. Alexander Hamilton, General Washington, General H. Knox, Duc de Lauzen, General Thomas Nelson, Marquis de Lafayette, Lt.

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Antique 1810s American Federal Prints

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Paper

Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set
Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set

Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The Knights are represented by General, the Marquis de LaFayette (shown on the left in the image below) depicted commanding American Forces at the early age of 19 and Benedict Arnold...

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20th Century English American Colonial Games

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Resin, Maple, Walnut

Landing of General Lafayette Staffordshire Platter by James & Ralph Clews
Landing of General Lafayette Staffordshire Platter by James & Ralph Clews

Landing of General Lafayette Staffordshire Platter by James & Ralph Clews

By Ralph & James Clews

Located in valatie, NY

Landing of General Lafayette Staffordshire Platter by James and Ralph Clews circa 1830.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Winged Victory Bronze with a Tablet Shield by Prof A. Zocchi
Winged Victory Bronze with a Tablet Shield by Prof A. Zocchi

Winged Victory Bronze with a Tablet Shield by Prof A. Zocchi

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Other notable works include Four Winged Victories at the Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II n Rome (co-work with three other sculptors); the Monument to Garibaldi in Bologna (1901)[ ;M...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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13-Star Circular Pattern Printed Centennial Flag Waver, 1876
13-Star Circular Pattern Printed Centennial Flag Waver, 1876

13-Star Circular Pattern Printed Centennial Flag Waver, 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Thirteen-star flags were also flown at the time of George Washington’s death in 1799, in honor of General Lafayette’s return to the US for his nationwide tour in 1824, during the Mex...

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Antique 1870s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

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Circa 1830s French or American Papier Mache Lafayette Portrait Snuff Box
Circa 1830s French or American Papier Mache Lafayette Portrait Snuff Box

Circa 1830s French or American Papier Mache Lafayette Portrait Snuff Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1830s papier mache Lafayette portrait snuff box, American or French. Transfer print portrait of Lafayette among the clouds "Lafayette, Général en Chief de la Garde Nationale".

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Antique Early 19th Century French Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

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Pair of 18th Century Scottish Highland Steel Flintlock Pistols by Macleod
Pair of 18th Century Scottish Highland Steel Flintlock Pistols by Macleod

Pair of 18th Century Scottish Highland Steel Flintlock Pistols by Macleod

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

George Washington was also presented with two Doune made pistols by his staff, which he bequeathed after his death to Major-General Lafayette. Highland pistols soon started to be ...

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Antique 18th Century Scottish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

"The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, " Antique Print, circa 1870
"The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, " Antique Print, circa 1870

"The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, " Antique Print, circa 1870

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Included in this engraved depiction are many leaders of the American troops that took part in the siege: Comte de Custine, Duc de Laval Montmorency, Duc de Lauzun, Major General O'Ha...

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Antique 1870s American Prints

Materials

Paper

"Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown" First Edition Antique Engraving, 1870
"Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown" First Edition Antique Engraving, 1870

"Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown" First Edition Antique Engraving, 1870

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Included in this engraved depiction are many leaders of the American troops that took part in the siege: Comte de Custine, Duc de Laval Montmorency, Duc de Lauzun, Major General O'Ha...

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Antique 1870s American Prints

Materials

Paper

Major John Biddle Portrait After Thomas Sully '1783-1872' Print on Board
Major John Biddle Portrait After Thomas Sully '1783-1872' Print on Board

Major John Biddle Portrait After Thomas Sully '1783-1872' Print on Board

By Thomas Sully

Located in Dayton, OH

His subjects included national political leaders such as United States presidents Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson, Revolutionary War hero General Marquis de L...

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Mid-20th Century Federal Prints

Materials

Masonite

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General Lafayette For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal general lafayette for your home. Each general lafayette for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer general lafayette, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A general lafayette made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made general lafayette over the years, but those crafted by Ralph & James Clews, Aldo Giorgini and Gray and Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a General Lafayette?

A general lafayette can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,700, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $33,500.