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Antique Lignum Vitae

18th Century Lignum Vitae Sphere
18th Century Lignum Vitae Sphere

18th Century Lignum Vitae Sphere

Located in London, GB

A late eighteenth century lignum vitae sphere of large scale. Lignum vitae was favoured by Dame Barbara Hepworth, and a Hepworth sphere sculpture in the material was recently sold...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl

Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl

Located in Greenwich, CT

Lignum vitae is a particularly dense and heavy wood with a natural oil that makes it excellent for turning on a lathe.

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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

17th century turned lignum-vitae mortar
17th century turned lignum-vitae mortar

17th century turned lignum-vitae mortar

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

A Charles II turned lignum-vitae mortar of flared form with ring turnings over low baluster waist to a plain foot.

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Mid-17th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick from USA
Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick from USA

Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An Industrial finely turned and warmly patinated antique Lignum Vitae truncheon (night stick), with a decorative handle and the original leather strap.

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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Pair of Lignum Vitae Vases, circa 1900
Pair of Lignum Vitae Vases, circa 1900

Pair of Lignum Vitae Vases, circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of lignum vitae vases from England circa 1900. They are gracefully hand turned and have a wonderful shape.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae String Box
English 19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae String Box

English 19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae String Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

English 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae string box of "pillar box" form, the ring turned lid with threaded interior over cylindrical base similarly threaded and turned from a single...

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19th Century British Antique Lignum Vitae

Dumbell Lignum Vitae Weight Training Fixed
Dumbell Lignum Vitae Weight Training Fixed

Dumbell Lignum Vitae Weight Training Fixed

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The wood was once used as propeller shaft bearings in nearly all the ships sailing the ‘Seven Seas’. Because of this, Lignum Vitae and Jamaica are closely associated in shipyards wor...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Two 19th Century Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Lawn Balls.
Two 19th Century Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Lawn Balls.

Two 19th Century Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Lawn Balls.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Two 19th Century Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Lawn Balls. These Scottish carpet bowling balls are made from beautiful tropical lignum vitae wood.

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19th Century Scottish Other Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo-Indian, Massive Baluster Turned Lignum Vitae Pot Pourri Stand
Anglo-Indian, Massive Baluster Turned Lignum Vitae Pot Pourri Stand

Anglo-Indian, Massive Baluster Turned Lignum Vitae Pot Pourri Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th Century Anglo Indian, massive baluster turned, lignum-vitae pot pourri stand. Circa 1880. Lignum-vitae ( iron wood ) is massively dense and the hardest wood known.

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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Scottish Lignum Vitae Lawn Ball with Inlaid Bone Initials
Victorian Scottish Lignum Vitae Lawn Ball with Inlaid Bone Initials

Victorian Scottish Lignum Vitae Lawn Ball with Inlaid Bone Initials

Located in Pasadena, CA

This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum Vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is one of the hardest woods and has always been the wood of choice for carpet, lawn and ...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Iron

4 Lawn Balls, 19th Century, Lignum Vitae inlaid numbers & Monogram
4 Lawn Balls, 19th Century, Lignum Vitae inlaid numbers & Monogram

4 Lawn Balls, 19th Century, Lignum Vitae inlaid numbers & Monogram

Located in Huntington, NY

4 Lawn Balls, 19th Century, Lignum Vitae inlaid numbers & Monogram Nicley Patinated with some minor crazing, Numbered & Monogrammed

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Other

Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England
Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England

Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Large 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae English Mortar and Pestle. Lignum Vitae is one of the worlds heaviest, densest wood.

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Mid-17th Century British Folk Art Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Victorian Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Ball with Bone Inlay, 1890-1910
Victorian Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Ball with Bone Inlay, 1890-1910

Victorian Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet Ball with Bone Inlay, 1890-1910

Located in Pasadena, CA

This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is one of the hardest woods and has always been the wood of choice for carpet, lawn and ...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Iron

19th Century Sailor's Fid Made of Lignum Vitae and Brass
19th Century Sailor's Fid Made of Lignum Vitae and Brass

19th Century Sailor's Fid Made of Lignum Vitae and Brass

Located in Long Island City, NY

Sailor's fid made of lignum vitae and brass. Once an indispensible tool on tall ships, the fid was used to work rope and open holes in a canvas sail.

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19th Century Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Brass

Pair Of 19th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Candlesticks
Pair Of 19th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Candlesticks

Pair Of 19th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Candlesticks

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Attractive Pair Of Early 19th Century Antique Treen, Lignum Vitae Candlesticks, Of Good Rich Colour And Patina, Having Bulbous Sockets Over Broadening Baluster Stems, Terminat...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Other

Original ‘Ball Rack’ with Lignum Vitae Bowling Balls, Made to Order
Original ‘Ball Rack’ with Lignum Vitae Bowling Balls, Made to Order

Original ‘Ball Rack’ with Lignum Vitae Bowling Balls, Made to Order

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A three-row oak bowling ball rack comprised of twenty-seven (27) regulation sized antique lignum vitae; (heartwood) lathe turned bowling balls.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Oak

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910

Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell carved in the form of a bulldog head.

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1910s British Other Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper push-button and a silver presenta...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Brass

19th Century Georgian Style Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar from Netherlands
19th Century Georgian Style Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar from Netherlands

19th Century Georgian Style Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar from Netherlands

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Attractive and skillfully made 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco pot with lid. The treen with fitted, turned lid has a center raised finial handle.

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19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Elm

Lignum Vitae Treen Vices Pair of Minature Tree of Life
Lignum Vitae Treen Vices Pair of Minature Tree of Life

Lignum Vitae Treen Vices Pair of Minature Tree of Life

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Collector's specimens - Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain, coloring, patina, density and toughness Translated from Latin, vignum vitae means “wood of lif...

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1750s English George II Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar w/Palmette Carved Ring Above Foot
Large Antique Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar w/Palmette Carved Ring Above Foot

Large Antique Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar w/Palmette Carved Ring Above Foot

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Exceptionally large eighteenth century turned Lignum Vitae mortar having a ring turned cylindrical bowl with a conforming foot and having a double band of palmettes carved on the top...

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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell England, circa 1880s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Blackened Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug D...

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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Large and Rare 17th Century Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
A Large and Rare 17th Century Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl

A Large and Rare 17th Century Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

An exceptionally large example of a traditional wassail vessel turned out of lignum vitae. Due to the immense size, it has been turned in three parts.

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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Brass

Antique Monogrammed Bone Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900
Antique Monogrammed Bone Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900

Antique Monogrammed Bone Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

DIMENSIONS 5 in. x 4.75 in. HISTORY Lignum Vitae is the densest and hardest wood known.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Bone, Wood

Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair
Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair

Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair - with Bergere Seat, Turned Stretchers, Spindle Back and Lignum Vitae Castors - 24"w x 24"d x 33"h (19" to the seat)

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Mahogany

Bowling Ball Collection from USA, 1900s
Bowling Ball Collection from USA, 1900s

Bowling Ball Collection from USA, 1900s

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A vintage black patina waste basket well-formed of solid steel wire and woven in a diamond pattern. Filled with 12 lignum vitae bowling balls. Manufactured in the 1920s.

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Early 20th Century Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Studio easel by Windsor and Newton
Studio easel by Windsor and Newton

Studio easel by Windsor and Newton

$9,227Sale Price|20% Off

Studio easel by Windsor and Newton

By Windsor & Newton

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large Windsor and Newton artist’s fully adjustable studio easel raised up on trestle base terminating in four lignum vitae casters Dimensions Height 71.5 Inches ajustable to 97 Inche...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell
Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell A Great piece, the bell is made in solid bronze and has a beautiful lignum vitae turned handle and a loud ring The bell is 12” hig...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Bronze

English 19th Century Treen Salt
English 19th Century Treen Salt

English 19th Century Treen Salt

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine mid 19th century English turned Lignum Vitae communal open salt. The striking grain on this treen vessel shows the beauty of this timber and the great ability of the turner, ...

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19th Century Antique Lignum Vitae

Antique Schoolmaster's Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Dinner Chime, Edwardian, 1910
Antique Schoolmaster's Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Dinner Chime, Edwardian, 1910

Antique Schoolmaster's Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Dinner Chime, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, bronze and ebonised lignum vitae dinner chime, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Bronze

C1890 collection of twenty English wooden bowls
C1890 collection of twenty English wooden bowls

C1890 collection of twenty English wooden bowls

Located in London, GB

Still popular and played today with numerous clubs and associations around the UK. The hardwood is Lignum Vitae

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1890s British Edwardian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Hardwood

A George II Mahogany Bookcase
A George II Mahogany Bookcase

A George II Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Tetbury, England

The moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors that open to three removable shelves, the base has conforming panelled doors, central partition with adjustable shelves to both sid...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Vicarage Croquet Set, English, Country Garden Games Stand, Edwardian
Antique Vicarage Croquet Set, English, Country Garden Games Stand, Edwardian

Antique Vicarage Croquet Set, English, Country Garden Games Stand, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A wonderful country garden game, ideal for outdoor gatherings Displays a desirable aged patina, gently time-worn with enthusiastic use Superb wooden craftsmanship, with lignum vitae ...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Ash, Oak, Lignum Vitae

A Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks
A Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks

A Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks This is a collection of 18 ships blocks and pulleys, all in good vintage condition, the are made in Ash, Oak and one i...

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19th Century International Style Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Ash, Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Table after Riesener
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Table after Riesener

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Table after Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

The unusual feature of lignum vitae for the rolling castors is a rarely seen feature in the 19th century.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century George II Mahogany Caddy Moulded Chest Attributed to Giles Grendey
18th Century George II Mahogany Caddy Moulded Chest Attributed to Giles Grendey

18th Century George II Mahogany Caddy Moulded Chest Attributed to Giles Grendey

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Of particular note are the unusual lignum vitae roller casters. Grendey is documented as having used lignum vitae rollers, and in my opinion these examples represent a later, revised...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Zebra Wood Handles
Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Zebra Wood Handles

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Zebra Wood Handles

Located in Leicester, GB

This is a unique design with four graduating drawers which each have the most beautiful contrasting zebra wood (Lignum Vitae) drawer handles. Handsome wide and low proportions with d...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Mahogany, Zebra Wood

Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady's Card Case
Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady's Card Case

Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady's Card Case

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stylish Flame Mahogany French Glove Box of traditional form, complete with original working lock, lacking key. A Lignum Vitae Chess Dice Shaker. Circa 1820. Ladys Calling Card Ca...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Brass

Set of 33 Antique Wood Bowling Balls, Late 1800's USA
Set of 33 Antique Wood Bowling Balls, Late 1800's USA

Set of 33 Antique Wood Bowling Balls, Late 1800's USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each piece is meticulously crafted from Lignum Vitae, a prized tropical hardwood native to the Caribbean and South America, renowned for its extraordinary density and durability.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of English Lawn Bowls
Early 20th Century Pair of English Lawn Bowls

Early 20th Century Pair of English Lawn Bowls

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century pair of lawn bowls in original case, English. Lignum vitae bowls in leather travel case with expected wear.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century English Lawn Bowl Set by Jacques & Son in Carrying Bag
Early 20th Century English Lawn Bowl Set by Jacques & Son in Carrying Bag

Early 20th Century English Lawn Bowl Set by Jacques & Son in Carrying Bag

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Marked by maker. Great quality lignum vitae - worn from use. Canvas & leather carrying sac made by "Rollo".

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Mid-19th Century English Turned & Carved Treen Twine Holder Box
Mid-19th Century English Turned & Carved Treen Twine Holder Box

Mid-19th Century English Turned & Carved Treen Twine Holder Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century turned & carved treen twine holder box, English. Made of lignum vitae. The container & lid & base separately turned & screw together - the "jar" of a...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

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18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar
18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar

18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar

Unavailable

H 7.88 in Dm 6.5 in

18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar

Located in Herzele, BE

A magnificent early 18th century lignum vitae pestle and mortar.

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Lignum Vitae Late 19th Century Vase or Urn
Lignum Vitae Late 19th Century Vase or Urn

Lignum Vitae Late 19th Century Vase or Urn

Unavailable

H 9 in Dm 5.75 in

Lignum Vitae Late 19th Century Vase or Urn

Located in Matlock, Derbyshire

Late 19th century lignum vitae urn, English, circa 1860-1880. The vase shaped vase or urn with high quality turning from solid Lignum Vitae with a tapering body and bulbous foot. ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Lignum Vitae English Treen Footed Bowl  (Tazza)
Lignum Vitae English Treen Footed Bowl  (Tazza)

Lignum Vitae English Treen Footed Bowl (Tazza)

Unavailable

H 5.38 in Dm 7.25 in

Lignum Vitae English Treen Footed Bowl (Tazza)

Located in Free Union, VA

Lignum vitae is a very dense and hard wood from trees native to Caribbean and South American lands and islands.

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Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Hardwood

English Turned Pair of Lignum Vitae Urn Wood Spill Stem Vases
English Turned Pair of Lignum Vitae Urn Wood Spill Stem Vases

English Turned Pair of Lignum Vitae Urn Wood Spill Stem Vases

Located in Cheltenham, GB

English Turned Pair of Lignum Vitae Urn Wood Spill Stem Vases Pair of lignum vitae spill stem vases from England, circa 1840 of rolled top slightly waisted cup forms on slender knop...

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19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Hardwood

Unusual Early 18th Century Lignum Vitae or Gaïac Bow Fronted Commode
Unusual Early 18th Century Lignum Vitae or Gaïac Bow Fronted Commode

Unusual Early 18th Century Lignum Vitae or Gaïac Bow Fronted Commode

Located in London, GB

Bow fronted crossbanded Régence commode opening with three long drawers. Lignum Vitae parquetry veneer with gilt bronze mounts, handles and escutcheons.

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1720s French Régence Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Lignum Vitae Balls, 11 Indoor Carpet Balls, Scotland 1870, H1144
Antique Lignum Vitae Balls, 11 Indoor Carpet Balls, Scotland 1870, H1144

Antique Lignum Vitae Balls, 11 Indoor Carpet Balls, Scotland 1870, H1144

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Lignum Vital Balls, Collection of 11 Victorian Indoor Carpet Balls, Antique Toys, Scotland 1870, H1144 + Scotland 1870 + Solid lignum vitae + Original finish + All in w...

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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Hardwood

Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes
Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes

Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes

Located in East Geelong, VIC

All seven of these red sealing wax impressions are housed in nicely turned lignum vitae boxes with screw on lids. The boxes range in diameter from 29 mm (1.14 inches) to 63 mm (2.5 i...

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1830s English Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Ebony

A Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
A Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl

A Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl

Unavailable

H 8.88 in Dm 7.88 in

A Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl

Located in New York, NY

The first mention of a wassail bowl was in the thirteenth century, a vessel in which revelers dipped cakes and fine bread. The practice of floating crisps of bread in the wassail bow...

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Lignum Vitae

Box Containing 8 Lignum Vitae Wood Lawn Bowling Balls with 2 Kitties Early 1900s
Box Containing 8 Lignum Vitae Wood Lawn Bowling Balls with 2 Kitties Early 1900s

Box Containing 8 Lignum Vitae Wood Lawn Bowling Balls with 2 Kitties Early 1900s

Located in Petaluma, CA

(This is an English set so the BC likely stands for "Bowling Club." ) The box holds eight beautiful Lignum Vitae wood lawn bowling balls with engine turned banding and two white kitt...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Fine Lignum Vitae Mortar, 17th Century
Fine Lignum Vitae Mortar, 17th Century

Fine Lignum Vitae Mortar, 17th Century

Unavailable

H 8.75 in Dm 8.25 in

Fine Lignum Vitae Mortar, 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

This turned lignum mortar is particularly large and has retained a superb color and pagination. Stamped three times “F WEST.” English, circa 1690.

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17th Century British Antique Lignum Vitae

18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar
18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar

18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar

Unavailable

H 7.5 in Dm 5.75 in

18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar

Located in New York, NY

This is a very desirable set with turned straight sides and waisted body. With exceptionally figured timber the original pestle turned from the same section of wood. English, mid-...

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Mid-18th Century English Country Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Late 17th Century Lignum Vitae turned Mortar and Pestle
Late 17th Century Lignum Vitae turned Mortar and Pestle

Late 17th Century Lignum Vitae turned Mortar and Pestle

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

Mortar Height: 8.75 inches (22.25cm) Mortar Diameter: 6.75 inches (17cm) Pestle Length: 12 inches (30.5cm)

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Late 17th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

A Lignam Vitae Goblet
A Lignam Vitae Goblet

A Lignam Vitae Goblet

Unavailable

Dm 6.5 in

A Lignam Vitae Goblet

Located in New York, NY

An English Lignum Vitae Chalice with Silver Mounted Rim, Late 18th- Early 19th Century

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19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Silver

17th Century Lignum Treen Wassail Bowl
17th Century Lignum Treen Wassail Bowl

17th Century Lignum Treen Wassail Bowl

Unavailable

H 29 in W 20 in D 20 in

17th Century Lignum Treen Wassail Bowl

Located in Folkestone, Kent

Excellent example of a 17th century Lignum Vitae Wassail bowl of superb color and patina.

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17th Century British Rustic Antique Lignum Vitae

a collection of 19th century wooden objects

a collection of 19th century wooden objects

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A collection of 19th century wooden objects - plumbers' turnpins made from lignum vitae.

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19th Century British Antique Lignum Vitae

Fine Georgian Wine Goblet

Fine Georgian Wine Goblet

Unavailable

H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Fine Georgian Wine Goblet

Located in London, GB

Raised on a baluster turned stem Turned lignum vitae and polished coconut, English, circa 1770 Measures: 5.75" high x 3.5" diameter.

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Late 18th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Superb Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Center Breakfast Table
Superb Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Center Breakfast Table

Superb Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Center Breakfast Table

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Superb quality Victorian burr walnut center loo table with bookmatched sun burst veneers, fantastic floral marquetry to the centre and border and ebonized trim on carved scroll legs ...

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1870s English High Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Walnut

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight
Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Located in Sheffield, MA

The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The holes in the blocks would receive the lines that led to the mast and secured the mast from either side.

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19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight
Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Located in Sheffield, MA

The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The holes in the blocks would receive the lines that led to the mast and secured the mast from either side.

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19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight
Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Located in Sheffield, MA

The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The holes in the blocks would receive the lines that led to the mast and secured the mast from either side.

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19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight
Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 6 in

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Located in Sheffield, MA

The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The holes in the blocks would receive the lines that led to the mast and secured the mast from either side.

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19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight
Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Located in Sheffield, MA

The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The holes in the blocks would receive the lines that led to the mast and secured the mast from either side.

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19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight
Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Dead Eye, From a Collection of Eight

Located in Sheffield, MA

The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The holes in the blocks would receive the lines that led to the mast and secured the mast from either side.

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19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

19th Century Dead Eye, One from a Collection of Eight
19th Century Dead Eye, One from a Collection of Eight

19th Century Dead Eye, One from a Collection of Eight

Located in Sheffield, MA

The iron strap enclosing the lignum vitae block was hand forged. The holes in the blocks would receive the lines that led to the mast and secured the mast from either side.

Category

19th Century American Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Iron

Pair of Boxwood Chimney Ornaments
Pair of Boxwood Chimney Ornaments

Pair of Boxwood Chimney Ornaments

Unavailable

H 16 in Dm 11.5 in

Pair of Boxwood Chimney Ornaments

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

Each is inlaid with purpleheart and raised on a circular turned plinth base which is possibly Lignum Vitae. This extremely hard wood is indigenous to the Caribbean and the northern c...

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1770s English Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Boxwood

19th Century Treen String Barrel in the Form of a Beehive
19th Century Treen String Barrel in the Form of a Beehive

19th Century Treen String Barrel in the Form of a Beehive

Unavailable

H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 0.04 in

19th Century Treen String Barrel in the Form of a Beehive

Located in London, GB

This lovely engine turned lignum vitae string barrel is unusually modelled in the form of a beehive.

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1840s British Antique Lignum Vitae

Stately and Rather Rare George II Period Mahogany Chest on Press
Stately and Rather Rare George II Period Mahogany Chest on Press

Stately and Rather Rare George II Period Mahogany Chest on Press

Located in London, GB

All on scrolled shaped bracket feet, fitted with lignum vitae castors.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Lignum Vitae

19th Century Dead Eye, One from a Collection of Eight
19th Century Dead Eye, One from a Collection of Eight

19th Century Dead Eye, One from a Collection of Eight

Unavailable

H 24.5 in W 5.75 in D 5 in

19th Century Dead Eye, One from a Collection of Eight

Located in Sheffield, MA

The chain plates and iron straps enclosing the lignum vitae blocks were all hand forged. The holes in the blocks would receive the lines that led to the mast and secured the mast fr...

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Iron

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts

Located in Tring, GB

All on scrolled shaped bracket feet, fitted with lignum vitae castors. Magnificent color and rich patina.

Category

Mid-18th Century George II Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts

Located in Tring, GB

All on scrolled shaped bracket feet, fitted with lignum vitae castors. Magnificent color and rich patina.

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Mahogany

Charles II Period Wassail Bowl
Charles II Period Wassail Bowl

Charles II Period Wassail Bowl

Unavailable

H 6.5 in Dm 6.25 in

Charles II Period Wassail Bowl

Located in London, GB

Solid Turned Lignum Vitae With Fine Ring Turned Details English, c.1660 9” high x 8.25” diameter Wassail Bowls almost all date from 17th Century Britain.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Lignum Vitae

Important English George III Brown Mahogany Commode
Important English George III Brown Mahogany Commode

Important English George III Brown Mahogany Commode

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H 35.5 in W 46.5 in D 22 in

Important English George III Brown Mahogany Commode

By William Gomm

Located in Dublin, GB

The serpentine mahogany top with a crossbanded edge, above three long and two short drawers with gilt Rococo handles, flanked by superbly carved angle supports, with shaped sides, on...

Category

1660s English George III Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Mahogany

Large Lignum Vitae Dumbbell
Large Lignum Vitae Dumbbell

Large Lignum Vitae Dumbbell

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H 15.56 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Large Lignum Vitae Dumbbell

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A great wooden dumbbell made from Lignum vitae with good patina, light cracking on the wood but in great vintage condition.

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Early 1900s English Antique Lignum Vitae

19th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar
19th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar

19th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar

Located in Greenwich, CT

19th C English turned Lignum Vitae mortar of cup form.

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19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Lignum Vitae Miniature Inlaid  Barrel
Lignum Vitae Miniature Inlaid  Barrel

Lignum Vitae Miniature Inlaid Barrel

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very well-made small lignum vitae turned barrel, the top inlaid with decoration and monogrammed.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Lignum Vitae

Turned Lignum Vitae Cylindrical Box
Turned Lignum Vitae Cylindrical Box

Turned Lignum Vitae Cylindrical Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

English 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae cylindrical box, the ring turned lid and body both fashioned from the same piece of timber, the whole with good burnished surface and pleasin...

Category

19th Century British Antique Lignum Vitae

Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar
Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar

Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good early 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco jar, the stepped lid with acorn finial, over cylindrical ring turned body, the whole with good rich color and striking contrast wi...

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Collection of Lignum Vitae Turnpins
Collection of Lignum Vitae Turnpins

Collection of Lignum Vitae Turnpins

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H 5.52 in Dm 3.35 in

Collection of Lignum Vitae Turnpins

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Collection of nine late 19th century sculptural "turnpins", turned solid lignum vitae. These are 19th century plumbers tools, used to flare pipe work.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Lignum Vitae Tavern Ale Pint Measure
Lignum Vitae Tavern Ale Pint Measure

Lignum Vitae Tavern Ale Pint Measure

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H 10.5 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Lignum Vitae Tavern Ale Pint Measure

Located in Greenwich, CT

17th Century (dated 1672) lignum vitae and brass tavern measure, the highly figured wood highlighted by glowing patinated brass, simple shaped handle and turned interior.

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Lignum Vitae

Turned Lignum Vitae Cup and Cover
Turned Lignum Vitae Cup and Cover

Turned Lignum Vitae Cup and Cover

Located in Greenwich, CT

Finely turned English Lignum Vitae cop and cover, the ring turned lid with turned handle, the cup with deeply and crisply turned rings, on turned base.

Category

19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Collection (12) 19th Century Lignum Vitae Mandrels
Collection (12) 19th Century Lignum Vitae Mandrels

Collection (12) 19th Century Lignum Vitae Mandrels

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A collection of 12 Lignum Vitae metalworkers tools, used to forge or shape metal around.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

18th Century English Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle
18th Century English Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle

18th Century English Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good 18th century English turned lignum vitae mortar and pestle retaining great color and of pleasing proportions.

Category

1720s English Baroque Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Treen Lignum Vitae Turned Cup and Cover
Treen Lignum Vitae Turned Cup and Cover

Treen Lignum Vitae Turned Cup and Cover

Located in Greenwich, CT

Finely turned English lignum vitae cup and cover the ring turned lid with turned handle, the cup with deeply and crisply turned rings on stepped base.

Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

Lignum Vitae Presentation Lawn Bowls, 19th Century
Lignum Vitae Presentation Lawn Bowls, 19th Century

Lignum Vitae Presentation Lawn Bowls, 19th Century

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Lignum Vitae presentation lawn bowls. A very nice pair of miniature Victorian ebonized lignum vitae presentation lawn bowls with silvered plaques.

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Sporting Art Antique Lignum Vitae

Early 19th c. Lignum Vitae Plumber's Turnpin c.1840
Early 19th c. Lignum Vitae Plumber's Turnpin c.1840

Early 19th c. Lignum Vitae Plumber's Turnpin c.1840

Located in San Francisco, CA

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Lignum Vitae CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.

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Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

18th c. English Treen Line-Decorated Lignum Vitae Barrel

18th c. English Treen Line-Decorated Lignum Vitae Barrel

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine 18th century English Lignum Vitae treen covered container with engine turned line decoration.

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Lignum Vitae

19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae Turret Form String Box
19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae Turret Form String Box

19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae Turret Form String Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual 19th century English turned lignum vitae turret form sting box, the wholeturned from a single block of wood.

Category

19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

English 19th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle
English 19th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle

English 19th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle

Located in Greenwich, CT

Turned lignum vitae mortar and pestle, the flared lip over three turned rings over stepped stem, the pestle of turned form, all with good rich color.

Category

19th Century Antique Lignum Vitae

Collection of Lignum Vitae Plumbers Chogs and Bobbins
Collection of Lignum Vitae Plumbers Chogs and Bobbins

Collection of Lignum Vitae Plumbers Chogs and Bobbins

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

These were used by plumbers for straightening and clearing pipework. These are Lignum Vitae, the self oiling nature of the wood and years of use leave these with a wonderful patinati...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Collection of Late 19th Century Lignum Vitae Bobbins
Collection of Late 19th Century Lignum Vitae Bobbins

Collection of Late 19th Century Lignum Vitae Bobbins

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

These were used by plumbers for straightening and clearing pipework. These are Lignum Vitae, the self oiling nature of the wood and years of use leave these objects with a wonderfull...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

A Pair of English 19th c. Treen Lignum Vitae Candlesticks

A Pair of English 19th c. Treen Lignum Vitae Candlesticks

Located in Greenwich, CT

A good quality pair of hand-carved lignum vitae candlesticks with bold turnings and thin-waisted shafts.

Category

19th Century English Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19thC Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle and scowling teeth.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 17th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Coffee/Spice Grinder
Rare 17th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Coffee/Spice Grinder

Rare 17th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Coffee/Spice Grinder

Located in Greenwich, CT

English or Dutch 17th Century lignum vitae and steel coffee grinder made in multiple sections, the removable finial concealing the square shaft, the section below with removable lid ...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Steel

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a growling bulldog with realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic red glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic red glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper buckle.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Metal

Fine and Rare 17th Century Charles II Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl, Museum Grade
Fine and Rare 17th Century Charles II Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl, Museum Grade

Fine and Rare 17th Century Charles II Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl, Museum Grade

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A rare 17th century turned lignum vitae wassail bowl, circa 1660-1680. England.

Category

Mid-17th Century English Charles II Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Hardwood

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A late 17th century French Os de Mouton armchair, circa 1690. Completely stripped and reupholstered using a high quality stylish off white Belgian linen.

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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

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$3,200

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By Keeney Arcade Co. 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Aluminum

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$12,500

H 70.25 in W 28.5 in D 50 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 1976 ‘Shoot Out’ arcade rifle game manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company. Large Dale-style gun game. This machine is housed in wood, painted bright yello...

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1970s American Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Metal

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Sculptural Burlwood Decorative Sphere

Sculptural Burlwood Decorative Sphere

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural vintage burlwood decorative sphere, 1970's, American craftsman made.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Burl

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique hand-carved folk art-style wood gazing ball. A friend of bookshelves and coffee tables. A lovely garden accent. An organic doorstop. A compliment to any room-- great suppo...

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20th Century Organic Modern Antique Lignum Vitae

Materials

Wood

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