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Very old fireback
Located in COULLONS, FR
Very old cast-iron fireback.
Dimensions (width x height x thickness): 87 x 76 x 4 cm
Represented
Category
Antique 17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Other
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Category
Antique 18th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, an old silver plated
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Old Wrought Iron French Garden Stand, with Beautiful Patina
Located in Oirlo, LI
Very old wrought iron French garden stand a set of 2 with beautiful patina Dates from around 1900s
Category
Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Pretty fragment of an very old Aubusson rug Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique large fragment from a corner of the border of an very old French Aubusson rug with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Old Teak Cupboard with 10 Drawers A very old somewhat primitive piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Teak Cupboard with 10 Drawers
A very old somewhat primitive piece, there is an upper enclosed
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Very old Japanese excavated earthenware/Wabi Sabi vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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We mainly sell carefully selected old Japanese items.
I've seen tens of thousands of items so far
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Very Old Antique Hand Knotted Runner Rug Stunning Kilim Country House Charming
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
good looking and well-made, hand knotted piece, a good length, its very old and stretched
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very old Chinese pottery jar/Tang Dynasty/unearthed pottery/grave goods
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old excavated pottery made around the Tang Dynasty in China.
During the Tang Dynasty
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Very old Japanese teapot-shaped pottery "Koseto" / 1200s / Excavated pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan, items from this period of Seto ware are referred to as "Ko-Seto." "Ko" means "old."
This
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
H 5.52 in W 5.32 in D 4.45 in
Very Old and Rare Print of Various Sea Snakes, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
'. Old print of various sea snakes. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis De Piscibus Et Cetis
Category
Antique 1650s Prints
Materials
Paper
Very old Japanese pottery Jar "Sueki"/beautiful natural glaze/Excavated item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
box for storage.
I really recommend this item.
Weight: 2.45 kg
[We mainly sell old Japanese items
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars
Materials
Pottery
H 10.04 in W 7.88 in D 8.55 in
Very old Iranian blue-glazed pottery bowl/12th century/Persia pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This pottery was made around the 12th century, likely in the region around Iran.
In Japan, this type of pottery is commonly known as "Persian pottery."
In addition to polychrome-pain...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
The Wrath of Elihu: 'I Am Young, And Ye Are Very Old, Wherefore I Was Afraid.'
By William Blake
Located in Storrs, CT
The Wrath of Elihu. 'I Am Young, And Ye Are Very Old, Wherefore I Was Afraid'. 1823-25. Engraving
Category
Early 19th Century Romantic Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving
William BlakeThe Wrath of Elihu: 'I Am Young, And Ye Are Very Old, Wherefore I Was Afraid.', 1923-25
H 8.63 in W 6.53 in D 0.5 in
Antique English Cricket Table Very Old and Very Original Circa 1780-1820 Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
-year old one today is a true gift. I guess it goes without saying, that this Cricket Table has
Category
Antique 1790s English Country Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.75 in W 24.5 in D 23.75 in
Very old Japanese pottery Jar/12th to 13th century/Tokoname ware/Wabi-sabi vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old jar in Japan.
This is a pottery called Tokoname ware.
Tokoname is a kiln located
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars
Materials
Pottery
Korean Very Old Pottery Vase/10th Century to 14th Century/Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is Korean pottery made between the 10th century and the 14th century.
At that time, it was called the Goryeo Dynasty, and various objects such as metalwork and pottery were mad...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Very Old Antique Map of the Persian Empire by Magini, c.1597
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Persiae Regnum sive Sophorum Imperium'. Old map of the Persian Empire. This map
Category
Antique 16th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Rare and Very Old Antique Map of South East Asia, Published circa 1574
Located in Langweer, NL
collector's copy with wide margins and soft original old colors. Fold in middle as originally published.
Category
Antique 16th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Very Old Original Hand-Colored Map of the Basel Region, Switzerland, Ca.1578
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Basiliensis territorii descriptio nova'.
Old map of the Basel region
Category
Antique 16th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 39 in W 27.3 in D 0.002 in
Very Old German Print of the Niagara Falls Between Canada and the US
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Der Wasserfall des Niagara'. Original antique print of the Niagara Falls. With German title. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Very Old Hand-Colored Map of Limousin or Limoges, France, ca.1600
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Totius Lemovici et Confinium (..).' -
A handsome and detailed map of Limousin/Limoges, prepared by the well-known engraver, Petrus Kaerius. With an insert view ...
Category
Antique Early 1600s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 21.07 in D 0 in
A very old small pottery jar from China / 13th to 17th century / Excavated vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a fired jar made in southern China or northern Laos or the surrounding area in the 15th to 17th century.
Its unique shape has long been loved in Japan as a wabi-sabi flower v...
Category
Antique 16th Century Southeast Asian Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Very Old Original Antique Map of The City of Douai in France, ca.1575
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Douai (France) titled 'Duacum, Catuacorum Urbs, tam situ, quam incolis, et litterarum studijs elegantissime ornata'.
This map depicts the city of Douai (France) an...
Category
Antique 16th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Napoleon Old Print
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare old print of NAPOLEON in the classic image: with his right hand tucked into his vest.
This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Old Brass Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very old and unique brass vase.
Produced in Italy.
Only one piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Brass
Old Solid Iron Stove
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Old solid iron stove, it is a very old stove is unknown the origin and manufacture, has slight
Category
Antique 1820s English American Classical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Heavily Carved Old Indian Goddess Plaque
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very old antique Indian Goddess wall sculpture. Heavily hand-carved piece. The wood is very hard
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mounted Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Old Nutcracker, Old Patina, Bronze and Wood, 19th Century, Guilt, Brown, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Nutcracker is very old. It has been made in France in the 19th century. We can benefit of the
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Knife Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Superb Old Senufo Door Sotheby's Provenance African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful old door with low relief carved figures and animals. Very old encrusted surface
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Old Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold and Silver Pendant Circa 1920's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very Old Vintage Gold and Silver Pendant
Made from two very old Earrings, made into a large Pendant
Category
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Very Large 1700's Dutch Old Master Oil Painting The Nativity Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nativity
Dutch Old Master, early 1700's period
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 36 x 27.5 inches
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Enormous Old Witches Broom Burl Mounted Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
A huge witches broom burl from a very old conifer tree with massive proportions and beautifully
Category
Antique 19th Century American Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Burl
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern
This very old Hall Lantern has 6 bevelled glass sides
Category
Antique 19th Century Gothic Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Small historical wagon
Located in Praha, CZ
Very old, for decorative purposes only, the wood is already very old and fragile for riding. One
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique French Shutter in Old Crumbly Paint From a Chateau in Brittany
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique pair of French shutters in very old paint removed a long time ago from a chateau located in
Category
Antique 1880s French Country Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 119 in W 11.38 in D 1.75 in
Very Long Cadbury Bournville Shop Advertising Wall Mirror, Original Frame
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
decorative history, this is a very old piece I do not know exactly when it was painted but a long time ago
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
16th Century Italian Tuscan Old Chestnut 2 Door Stipo with Losanghe
Located in Encinitas, CA
16th Century Italian Tuscan Old Chestnut 2 Door Stipo with Losanghe.
Interesting architectural
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Doors and Gates
Materials
Chestnut
Huge Old French Tole Flowers & Leaves Sconces circa 1870 Extremely Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. This is made of the very old tole that is bendable, not like
Category
Antique 1870s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Very Fine Gustavian Period Giltwood Pier Mirror, Swedish Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
decorated with burnished relief moulded neoclassical motifs, surmounting a very old rectangular plate
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pier Mirrors and Console Mi...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Old Vintage Fun Wooden Hand Painted Sign 'No Parking' Decorative Wall Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
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A very old sign, probably dates back to Mid 20th Century. the condition is as seen, the wood is old
Category
20th Century British Folk Art Signs
Materials
Pine
H 8.25 in W 29.5 in D 0.75 in
Bespoke Italian Pink Dual Wall Sconce in Old Vine Tree, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual live-edge dual wall sconces fashioned from old vine wood/root. It features pink textile
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fruitwood
Old European Fluted Concrete Outdoor or Indoor Table on Four Column Pedestals
Located in Chicago, IL
outdoor table a unique character all its own and one we’ve never seen before. Paint is very old and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Concrete
H 29.5 in W 39.25 in D 31.25 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Porcelain Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very old and beautiful porcelain plate.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Rococo Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful gilt wall mirror very old hand-carved wood.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Table Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Animal Figures - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s
Located in Roma, IT
Exposed", original etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.
In very good
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 4.73 in W 9.77 in D 0.04 in
Animal Figures - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s
Located in Roma, IT
original etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.
In very good condition
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 6.3 in W 5.32 in D 0.04 in
Animal Figures - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s
Located in Roma, IT
original etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.
In very good condition
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 4.73 in W 4.93 in D 0.04 in
Animal Figures - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s
Located in Roma, IT
original etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.
In very good condition
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 6.23 in W 5.52 in D 0.04 in
Animal Figures - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s
Located in Roma, IT
anoriginal etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.
In very good condition
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 4.73 in W 10.04 in D 0.04 in
Animal Figures - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s
Located in Roma, IT
original etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.
In very good condition
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 4.73 in W 9.38 in D 0.04 in
Animal Figures - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s
Located in Roma, IT
anoriginal etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.
In very good condition
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 6.11 in W 5.52 in D 0.04 in
Animal Figures - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s
Located in Roma, IT
anoriginal etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.
In very good condition
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 6.42 in W 5.36 in D 0.04 in
Very Large Antique Life Size Buddha Carving 18/19th Century with Gold leaf
Located in Euless, TX
This is a very large and very old Antique Buddha that is nearly life size and weighs 72 lbs. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Central Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder.
France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
Category
Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder.
France, circa 1700-1750. Weathered.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rustic Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
charm of this baskets. There is some very old white stain, perhaps from water, on the interior bottom
Category
Antique 1860s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Wood
18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet. Very old and unique piece. See pics
Category
Antique 1740s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Ancient gothic fireplace in gray stone, from France, 14th Century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
as a measure and very old, defined as a monumental fireplace, very rare to find and perfect in luxury
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Beautiful 1800s Victorian Carved Floral Corbels Architectural Salvage Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of two. Very old growth hardwood, architectural element wall decoration, clothing hooks, or
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
H 8.75 in W 54.5 in D 10.5 in
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- How old are hourglasses?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first hourglass is believed to have been invented in the 8th century A.D. by Liutprand, a French monk. The first hourglass used sand to record the passage of time. However, modern designs use sand, liquid and other materials. Shop a selection of vintage hourglasses on 1stDibs.
- How old is Valentino?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Valentino, the Italian luxury brand, is 61 years old and was founded in 1960. Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavan, the founder of Valentino, is 89 years old and was born 1932. Valentino clothing and accessories are available directly through Valentino’s website or boutiques as well as through selected authorized sellers, such as 1stDibs.
- How old is the mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The mirror is more than 6,000 years old. Early examples made of polished obsidian rather than glass date back to 4000 B.C. Handheld glass mirrors became popular in ancient Greece during the 5th century B.C. Find a diverse assortment of mirrors from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How old is Spode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spode pottery dates back to the 1770s and the originator of the company, Josiah Spode. Josiah Spode was born in 1733 and learned the trade by working for other local potters until 1775 when he established his own company. Find a collection of expertly vetted Spode pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How old is the crucifix?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The crucifix is roughly 1,700 to 2,000 years old. Sculptures depicting Christ on the cross hung on in early Christian churches during the 1st century. Normally, they were on the eastern walls and intended to help worshipers determine which direction to face while in prayer. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Russian lacquer boxes.
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- How old are Pulsar watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Pulsar watches are more than 50 years old. The Hamilton Watch Company introduced the Pulsar brand in 1972. At the time, Pulsar had the distinction of being the world's first digital watch. Shop a variety of Pulsar watches on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
- How old is Currier and Ives?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Currier and Ives is more than 175 years old. The prominent American printmaking business, headquartered in New York, operated from 1835 to 1907. Nathaniel Currier started his business on his own but later merged with James Merritt Ives, becoming "Currier and Ives" in 1857. They produced and sold hand-colored lithographs, which could be produced relatively quickly and cheaply. Explore a collection of Currier and Ives prints on 1stDibs.
- How old is Libbey glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Libbey glass is more than 100 years old. Amos Binney, Edmund Munroe, Daniel Hastings and Deming Jarves founded the company as the New England Glass Company on February 16, 1818. In 1883, Edward Drummond Libbey became president of the company, and in 1888, he relocated it from New England to Toledo, Ohio. The company was renamed in his honor in 1892. Find a selection of Libbey glass on 1stDibs.
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