Exotic Encounters: Giant Crabs, Tortoises, Whales, and Cockfights - De Bry, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
De Bry’s text notes the locals’ passion for the sport and the use of sharpened spurs on the roosters’ legs, a detail reflecting both ethnographic interest and moral exoticism.
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Vintage Rooster Andirons Solid Brass
Located in Topeka, KS
You will be the “cock of the walk” with these vintage rooster andirons! Each sporting a stately comb, wattle, and spurs any rooster would be proud to own.
Brass
Sold
H 17.92 in W 11.82 in D 3.75 in
Olle Hermansson Husqvarna Cast Iron Rooster Sculpture, Sweden 1960s
By Olle Hermansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
The main features of a rooster are highlighted, including its spurs, cape, and comb on its head.
Iron
Silver Spurs
Located in Santa Fe, NM
These Spanish Colonial silver spurs feature rooster heads and fine chain fasteners.
$527
H 11.82 in W 14.45 in D 0 in
Copper Engraving by Merian of The Battle Fleet off Constantinople, 1646
Located in Langweer, NL
An engraving by Matthäus Merian senior depicting the "Sea battle of the Venetians against the Turks in the Dardanelles" from 1646 . It presents a dramatic and detailed scene capturi...
Paper
$154
H 12.1 in W 7.8 in D 0.001 in
Rare Engraving Picturing Fish from Crete and Dutch Ships, Coloured, 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'A. Scaro vario - B. Scarius.' - Kreta nu Kandia on top of the page. This original antique print shows fish from Crete with ships in the background. Dutch text...
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$675
H 19.69 in W 23.23 in D 0 in
Two Original Antique Engravings with the Dutch and German North Sea Coast, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Caerte waerinne vertoont wordt de gantsche Vaert van Amsterdam over de Watten tot de stadt Hamborch toe'. Two maps with the Dutch and German North Sea ...
Paper
$561 / set
H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 0.01 in
Acts of the Apostles – Six Biblical Scenes, Mortier Engravings, Amsterdam, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Acts of the Apostles – Six Biblical Scenes, Pieter Mortier Engravings, Amsterdam c.1700 This rare set of three large copper engravings, each containing two biblical scenes, was publ...
Paper
$504
H 14.57 in W 15.36 in D 0 in
Old Print of VOC Ships & Native Fisherman and Coastal Views of New Guinea, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Volkeren van Nova Guinea , en hun Vaertuygen Het Brandende Eyland als het Noord West van u is De Kust van Nova Guinea beoosten het Eyland Jamma De Kust van Jamm...
Paper
$630
H 12.21 in W 14.57 in D 0 in
Engraving of Dutch Attacking the Portuguese Fleet off Bantam, Indonesia, 1644
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Bantam'. Copper engraving of the Dutch attack on the Portuguese fleet off Bantam in 1601 depicted as the victory of Admiral Wolfert Harmensz and his 5 ships...
Paper
$332 / set
H 4.34 in W 7.09 in D 0.02 in
Small History Prints Showing Crustaceans, Marine Life and Detailed Insects, 1832
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare Antique Natural History Prints Featuring Crustaceans, Marine Life, and Detailed Insects Description: This exquisite set of four original antique prints offers a fascinat...
Paper
$630
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Copper Engraving from the Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Engraving from the Indies" Description: This original 1601 engraving from Theodore de Bry's collection presents a fascinating array...
Paper
$274
H 9.45 in W 7.17 in D 0.01 in
Indigenous Fishing Scene – Early Dutch Engraving from Linschoten, c.1601
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Early Depiction of Indigenous Fishing, “Maniere van te visschen,” Linschoten c.1601 Description: Original 17th-century Dutch engraving from Itinerario by Jan Huygen van Linsc...
Paper
$2,280 / set
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
De Bry’s India and East Indies – Cockfights, Sacred Trees & Exotic Animals, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of Four De Bry Engravings of India and the East Indies, c.1598 – Cockfights, Sacred Trees, Exotic Animals, and the Eeme Bird An exceptional and matching set of four original eng...
Paper
$1,879 / set
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
De Bry Botanical Engravings – Cinnamon, Aloe & Aromatic Plants, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of Four De Bry Botanical Engravings of Exotic Spices and Plants, c.1598 – Cinnamon, Aloe, and Aromatics of the Indies A fine and complete set of four original copper engravings ...
Paper
$859
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 0.01 in
Rare Map of Kildin Island in Russia Plus Engraving of Seal Hunting, 1614
Located in Langweer, NL
Insula Kilduyn. Orig. copper-engraving after details from J. H. van Linschoten's map taken from his account of the three expeditions undertaken by Willem Barents in 1594, in an attem...
Paper
$756
H 14.97 in W 19.3 in D 0 in
Colonial Curiosities: Fauna of the West Indies, by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print is an intricate engraving from the early 18th century, titled "India Occidentalis," also known as the West Indies. Created by Romeyn de Hooghe, a distingu...
Paper
$263
H 9.45 in W 7.17 in D 0.01 in
Conflict Between Island Natives, from Pontanus’ History of Amsterdam, 1611
Located in Langweer, NL
Conflict Between Island Natives, from Pontanus’ History of Amsterdam, 1611 This early 17th-century engraving depicts a dramatic scene of conflict between native islanders, likely dr...
Paper
$297
H 12.21 in W 8.47 in D 0.01 in
Early Exploration Engraving – Dutch Encounter with Islanders, De Bry 1599
Located in Langweer, NL
De Bry Engraving “Wie es den Holländern in der Grundlosen Insul ergangen” – Encounter of the Dutch with Islanders, c.1599 A remarkable original copper engraving from Theodor de Bry’...
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Maritime Life and Flora: Antique Engravings by De Bry, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Maritime Life and Flora: Antique Engravings by De Bry, 1601" This pair of original antique engravings, published in 1601 by the famed engraver Theodore de Bry, showcases the...
Paper
$2,853
H 22.05 in W 25.99 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of America with California as an Island by Homann '1710'
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis," represents a significant cartographic piece from 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann. Here's a description of th...
Paper
$6,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 13.5 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...
Ceramic
$25,500 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
Reclaimed Carrara Nero/Bianco Octagon/Cabochon Tile - Marble Checkered Flooring
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This epitome of elegance is the dream item for any luxury home designer or custom-homeowner. It is a piece by piece reclaimed set of authentic Carrara Bianco Octagonal & Nero Cabocho...
Carrara Marble
$6,500 / set
H 1 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
20th Century Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Gentleman Vanity Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This set of 10 pieces contains a modern design engraved with the Initials MCB and on each end presents a repousse work of scrolls, foliage and bunch of flowers. It consist of: hairbr...
Sterling Silver
$35,000 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
1920's Reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero Marble Checker Flooring Tile
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This is a 1920's piece by piece reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero marble checker tile. The beautiful antique texture and the visible veining within this old marble flooring g...
Carrara Marble
$68,481Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.9 in W 43.3 in D 0.1 in
One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu
By Willem Blaeu
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A rare and important 17th Century Italian Engraving of Willem Blaeu's Great Wall Map of America, "America quarta pars orbis quam plerunq, nuvum orbem apellitant primo detecta est ann...
Paper, Linen
$10,226Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.04 in W 34.45 in D 21.66 in
Large French Pirate Corsair's Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional and extremely rare privateer/pirate chest in solid oak. The wood is richly carved with rosettes. The bottom of the trunk is pierced with holes which allowed it to be bolt...
Wrought Iron
Pliny, Gaius Secundus: HISTORIE OF THE WORLD
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare and complete first English edition of this seminal work. Pliny, Gaius Secundus / Plinius, Gaius Secundus (23-79 AD) / Translated by Philemon Holland. The Historie of the Wor...
Leather, Paper
$5,671
H 13.78 in W 19.3 in D 0.02 in
Antique Ortelius Map of Asia Featuring Japan, China, Taiwan & East Indies, 1587
By Abraham Ortelius
Located in Langweer, NL
Ortelius Asia Japan China Taiwan Philippines East Indies Antique Map 1570 This highly important early map of Asia titled “Indiae Orientalis Insularumque Adiacientium Typus” is one o...
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18th C. "Pirates" Ladder, Wall Sculpture/ Novelty Item
Located in North Miami, FL
This "Pirates" ladder is BEYOND whimsical from Spain. A total of 26 feet long, perhaps used by Spanish pirates in the 1800's, we envision this more of a rustic wall art piece. Can ...
Rope, Wood
$45,000 / item
H 0.75 in W 12 in D 15 in
Antique Stone Flooring - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Our exclusive Pietra Andalusia reclaimed tile is a 17th century natural-stone flooring like no other. This extremely rare "masterpiece" represents one of the most refined grades of a...
Limestone
$37,000
H 70 in W 68.5 in D 20 in
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Extremely Rare 17th Century Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace, 1610-1643 Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney with a magnificent Trumeau T...
Stone, Limestone
$5,155
H 28.75 in W 33.67 in D 1.58 in
Original Antique Hand-colored World Map with or without Frame, '1696'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique world map titled 'Mappe-Monde dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences (..)'. Beautiful original antique world map. Relief shown pictorially. In...
Paper
$14,321
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 0.99 in
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy Bronze, silver inlaid eyes and lips, Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD Provenance: Private London Collection formed 1965-1975 H 10 cm (4 in...
Silver, Bronze
$2,291
H 10.63 in W 16.34 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the World in 12 Globe Gores by Scherer, 'circa 1702'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Typus Totius Orbis Terraquei Geographice Delineatus, Et Ad Usum Globo Materiali Superinducendus'. Beautiful example of Scherer's map of the World, configured in 1...
Paper
$561
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
Exotic Flora of the Indies: The Cajus and Jambos Trees Copper Engraved in 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Exotic Flora of the Indies: The Cajus and Jambos Trees in De Bry's 1601 Engraving" Description: This detailed engraving by Theodore de Bry, dating back to 1601, beautifully ...
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