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Antique Map South Africa, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas - 1884
Antique Map South Africa, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas - 1884

Antique Map South Africa, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas - 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map South Africa, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas - 1884 Description: This detailed map of South Africa was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School
Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School

Located in Markington, GB

Pair of Antique Colonial Cane Rocking Armchairs, South Africa, circa 1900 RARE COLONIAL CHARM A very special pair of antique Colonial rocking armchairs, dating to circa 1900 and o...

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Antique Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

South Africa c.1890 Antique Folding Map – Cape Colony to Zambesi River
South Africa c.1890 Antique Folding Map – Cape Colony to Zambesi River

South Africa c.1890 Antique Folding Map – Cape Colony to Zambesi River

Located in Langweer, NL

South Africa Folding Map c.1890 – Juta Antique Linen-Mounted Map This impressive antique folding map, “Juta’s Map of South Africa from the Cape to the Zambesi,” was published in Cap...

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Antique Late 19th Century South African Maps

Materials

Paper

South African Giraffes – Antique Safari Chromolithograph, 1894
South African Giraffes – Antique Safari Chromolithograph, 1894

South African Giraffes – Antique Safari Chromolithograph, 1894

Located in Langweer, NL

South African Giraffes – Antique Safari Chromolithograph, Royal Natural History This tall, elegant chromolithograph depicts a group of South African giraffes moving through a lightl...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques
African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques

African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques

Located in London, GB

African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art A fine old Tsonga headrest Carved from hard wood with 3 central pillars Period Early 20th century Height: 15 cm Conditio...

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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique South African Railway Cast Iron Locomotive Plaques or Badges
Pair of Antique South African Railway Cast Iron Locomotive Plaques or Badges

Pair of Antique South African Railway Cast Iron Locomotive Plaques or Badges

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large and substantial pair of cast and cold-painted locomotive identification plaques show no foundry marks, but are presumed to have been cast in South Africa in circa 1910. Th...

Category

Early 20th Century South African Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Map of South Africa by Wyld '1845'
Antique Map of South Africa by Wyld '1845'

Antique Map of South Africa by Wyld '1845'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'South Africa'. Original antique map of South Africa.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map of South Africa, Arrowsmith, 1820
Original Antique Map of South Africa, Arrowsmith, 1820

Original Antique Map of South Africa, Arrowsmith, 1820

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of South Africa. Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith. Copper-plate engraving. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 Unframed.

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Antique 1820s English Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Hottentots in South Africa, C.1750
Antique Print of Hottentots in South Africa, C.1750

Antique Print of Hottentots in South Africa, C.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Homme et Femme Hottentots'. Old print showing Hottentots, nowadays called Khoikhoi. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'. Ar...

Category

Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Decorative Coloured Map of South Africa and Madagascar, 1882
Antique Decorative Coloured Map of South Africa and Madagascar, 1882

Antique Decorative Coloured Map of South Africa and Madagascar, 1882

Located in Langweer, NL

The map of South Africa is from the Blackie & Son Atlas, published in 1882. This historical map is quite interesting for several reasons: 1. **Historical Period**: This map was crea...

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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Botany Print of Bulbine Cepacea, 'South Africa', 1812
Original Antique Botany Print of Bulbine Cepacea, 'South Africa', 1812

Original Antique Botany Print of Bulbine Cepacea, 'South Africa', 1812

Located in Langweer, NL

Description: Antique botany print of Bulbine Cepacea, a flowering plant in the genus Bulbine endemic to South Africa, the Western Cape province.

Category

Antique 1810s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of North and South Africa by Johnston, 1882
Antique Map of North and South Africa by Johnston, 1882

Antique Map of North and South Africa by Johnston, 1882

Located in Langweer, NL

Two antique maps on one sheet titled 'N.W. Africa, Marocco, Algeria & Tunis' and 'Southern Africa, comprising Cape Colony, Natal & c'. This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of ...

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Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Cruise Travel Poster South East Africa Union Castle Line
Original Antique Cruise Travel Poster South East Africa Union Castle Line

Original Antique Cruise Travel Poster South East Africa Union Castle Line

By Maurice Randall

Located in London, GB

Original antique cruise travel poster advertising Union-Castle Line To South & East Africa featuring artwork by Maurice Randall (1865-1951) depicting passengers on the decks of an oc...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of British South Africa – Colonial Territories & Railways, c.1920s
Antique Map of British South Africa – Colonial Territories & Railways, c.1920s

Antique Map of British South Africa – Colonial Territories & Railways, c.1920s

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of British South Africa – Colonial Territories & Railways, c.1920s This large and detailed folding map depicts British South Africa during the early 20th century, showin...

Category

Early 20th Century English Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map of Cape of Good Hope, South Africa c.1860
Original Antique Map of Cape of Good Hope, South Africa c.1860

Original Antique Map of Cape of Good Hope, South Africa c.1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Original Antique Map of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa – Blackie c.1860 This detailed original antique map depicts the Cape of Good Hope and much of southern Africa during the ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Orange River Colony in South Africa, 1901
Antique Map of the Orange River Colony in South Africa, 1901

Antique Map of the Orange River Colony in South Africa, 1901

Located in Langweer, NL

The colony ceased to exist in 1910, when it was absorbed into the Union of South Africa as Orange Free State Province.

Category

Early 20th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique South Africa Map Blaeu c.1642 – Cape of Good Hope, Ships
Antique South Africa Map Blaeu c.1642 – Cape of Good Hope, Ships

Antique South Africa Map Blaeu c.1642 – Cape of Good Hope, Ships

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique South Africa Map Blaeu c.1642 – Cape of Good Hope, Ships This striking and highly decorative map of Southern Africa was engraved by Willem Blaeu, one of the most celebrated ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Khoikhoi, Hottentot Tribe in South Africa, C.1845
Antique Print of Khoikhoi, Hottentot Tribe in South Africa, C.1845

Antique Print of Khoikhoi, Hottentot Tribe in South Africa, C.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Hottentotten, des Hottentotes'. This print depicts Khoikhoi or Khoi people, formerly called Hottentots. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Men...

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of South Africa showing the Travels of Truter and Somerville
Antique Map of South Africa showing the Travels of Truter and Somerville

Antique Map of South Africa showing the Travels of Truter and Somerville

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Charte von Süd-Afrika'. Original antique map of South Africa showing the travels of Truter and Somerville.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Saldanha Bay 'Near Cape Town, South Africa' by Bellin, 1750
Antique Map of Saldanha Bay 'Near Cape Town, South Africa' by Bellin, 1750

Antique Map of Saldanha Bay 'Near Cape Town, South Africa' by Bellin, 1750

By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin

Located in Langweer, NL

Detailed plan of Saldanha Bay, northwest of Cape Town, South Africa. This map originates from 'Histoire générale des Voyages (.)' published 1750.

Category

Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of North-Western and South Africa by A.K. Johnston, 1865
Antique Map of North-Western and South Africa by A.K. Johnston, 1865

Antique Map of North-Western and South Africa by A.K. Johnston, 1865

Located in Langweer, NL

Two maps on one sheet titled 'North-Western Africa' and 'Southern Africa'. Depicting Morocco, Algeria, Tunis, Cape Colony, Natal and more. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Maps

Materials

Paper

Cape of Good Hope, Antique Map of Southern Africa, Blackie Atlas 1859
Cape of Good Hope, Antique Map of Southern Africa, Blackie Atlas 1859

Cape of Good Hope, Antique Map of Southern Africa, Blackie Atlas 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Blackie, Scotland, 1859 Keywords: Cape of Good Hope map, Cape Colony map, South Africa map, southern Africa map, antique Africa map, Africa 19th century, Cape Town, Table Bay, Port ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Maps

Materials

Paper

Large Ammonite Specimen, Natural History, Jurassic Fossil, Antique Presentation
Large Ammonite Specimen, Natural History, Jurassic Fossil, Antique Presentation

Large Ammonite Specimen, Natural History, Jurassic Fossil, Antique Presentation

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique ammonite specimen, African in origin and mounted during the late Victorian period, circa 1890. A magnificent example of natural history, set upon a fine mahog...

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Antique 1890s South African Late Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen
Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen

Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen A rare and striking pair of mounted natural hippopotamus tooth bookends, dating from the turn of the...

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Early 20th Century South African Bookends

Materials

Bone, Wood

Premier Quality Zebra Taxidermy Shoulder Mount on a Painted Antique Wood Column
Premier Quality Zebra Taxidermy Shoulder Mount on a Painted Antique Wood Column

Premier Quality Zebra Taxidermy Shoulder Mount on a Painted Antique Wood Column

Located in New York, NY

This taxidermy African Zebra Head is a truly impressive piece that captures the beauty and majesty of this iconic animal. Mounted on a white washed wooden rustic column pedestal, thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Other Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Wood

Extra Large Distressed Antique Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Extra Large Distressed Antique Burchell Zebra Hide Rug

Extra Large Distressed Antique Burchell Zebra Hide Rug

Located in Highland, IN

This striking Burchell Zebra hide rug is uncommon for its extra large size and for the distressed patina and wear testifying to its age and use. The hair is worn thin, or entirely wo...

Category

Vintage 1960s South African Organic Modern More Carpets

Materials

Hide, Zebra Hide, Felt

Antique Map of the Atlantic Ocean by Desnos with Ornate Border, 1761
Antique Map of the Atlantic Ocean by Desnos with Ornate Border, 1761

Antique Map of the Atlantic Ocean by Desnos with Ornate Border, 1761

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Copper engraving with contemporary outline color Maker: Louis-Charles Desnos, Paris, 1761 Keywords: Atlantic Ocean map Desnos 1761 nautical chart sea chart rhumb lines co...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa
African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa

African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa

Located in London, GB

African tribal antique Zulu bead work necklace Necklace South Africa A fine old Zulu bead work Love letter necklace Glass beads metal buttons Period late 19th early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Miner's Brooch
Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Miner's Brooch

Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Miner's Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A particularly good example of a South African goldrush brooch, dating from the 1880s. It comprises the standard miner's tools, a shovel, pick, and bucket, along with a rope and ladd...

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Antique Late 19th Century South African Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

African Tribal  Antique Zulu Headrest Neck Rest South Africa
African Tribal  Antique Zulu Headrest Neck Rest South Africa

African Tribal Antique Zulu Headrest Neck Rest South Africa

Located in London, GB

A fine Zulu head rest South Africa, A fine large Zulu hard wood neck rest, This Zulu neck rest is carved from a single piece of very hard wood with two fluted legs on each size and...

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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs

African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs

Located in London, GB

Zulu Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe Measures: Lengths 14, 8, 7 inches  36, 20, 17.5 cm Period Late 19th Century.

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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Cased South African Ostrich Eggs Hand Painted
Antique Pair of Cased South African Ostrich Eggs Hand Painted

Antique Pair of Cased South African Ostrich Eggs Hand Painted

Located in Lincoln, GB

These antique pair of cased South African ostrich eggs is a unique and exquisite addition to any collection.

Category

Antique 19th Century South African Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

Antique African Tapestry
Antique African Tapestry

Antique African Tapestry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handwoven on wool foundation, this is a great piece of African art with primitive design. List Price: $1,400.00 Reduced Price: $650.00

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20th Century South African Primitive Tapestries

Antique Map of South Africa by Lowry, 1852
Antique Map of South Africa by Lowry, 1852

Antique Map of South Africa by Lowry, 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'South Africa'. Two individual sheets of South Africa.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique African Kuba cloth pillow , Dupioni silk backing.** Saturday Sale **
Antique African Kuba cloth pillow , Dupioni silk backing.** Saturday Sale **

Antique African Kuba cloth pillow , Dupioni silk backing.** Saturday Sale **

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Antique African tie-dyed Kuba cloth pillow pair with Dupioni silk backing. ... These pillows were made with antique raffia palm fiber which were tie-dyed with natural dyes. Hand wov...

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Vintage 1950s South African Pillows and Throws

Exceptionally Large Antique 'Tridacna Gigas' 'Giant Clam' Shell, Pacific Ocean
Exceptionally Large Antique 'Tridacna Gigas' 'Giant Clam' Shell, Pacific Ocean

Exceptionally Large Antique 'Tridacna Gigas' 'Giant Clam' Shell, Pacific Ocean

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exceptionally Large Antique 'Tridacna Gigas' (Giant Clam) Shell, Pacific Ocean Mother of Pearl, Shell H: 12 D: 19.5 W: 30.75 in Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, South Africa, Asia.

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Early 20th Century South African Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Distressed Antique Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Large Distressed Antique Burchell Zebra Hide Rug

Large Distressed Antique Burchell Zebra Hide Rug

Located in Highland, IN

This striking Burchell zebra hide rug is uncommon for it's large size and for the distressed patina and wear testifying to its age and use. The hair is worn thin, or entirely worn of...

Category

Vintage 1950s South African More Carpets

Materials

Felt, Hide, Zebra Hide

Mesembryanthemum Pearsonii, antique botanical flower lithograph print
Mesembryanthemum Pearsonii, antique botanical flower lithograph print

Mesembryanthemum Pearsonii, antique botanical flower lithograph print

By John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Mesembryanthemum Pearsonii', native of South Africa. Antique botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1912, lithographed by John Nugent Fitch (1840–1927) after the water...

Category

Early 20th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Ceremonial Beaded Apron Textile from South Africa
Antique Ceremonial Beaded Apron Textile from South Africa

Antique Ceremonial Beaded Apron Textile from South Africa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ceremonial hide Apron called Mapoto with white and colored beads, circa late 19th C from South Africa. Mapoto iis worn by the women in Ndebele tribe at their wedding night. Made of g...

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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Wild Boar Skull South African, 19th Century
Antique Wild Boar Skull South African, 19th Century

Antique Wild Boar Skull South African, 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A fabulous piece of taxidermy sculpture. Allegedly shot in South Africa in the 19th century. Because it has this age it has taken on a wonderful mellow color. Sits very soun...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century South African Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Antique Map of South Africa by Johnston (1909)
Antique Map of South Africa by Johnston (1909)

Antique Map of South Africa by Johnston (1909)

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'South Africa'. Original antique map of South Africa.

Category

Early 20th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of South Africa by A & C. Black, 1870
Antique Map of South Africa by A & C. Black, 1870

Antique Map of South Africa by A & C. Black, 1870

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'South Africa'. Original antique map of South Africa.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of South Africa by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Antique Map of South Africa by W. G. Blackie, 1859

Antique Map of South Africa by W. G. Blackie, 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'South Africa'. Original antique map of South Africa.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Disa Lugens, South African orchid, antique botanical flower lithograph print

Disa Lugens, South African orchid, antique botanical flower lithograph print

By John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Disa Lugens' Antique botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1912, lithographed by John Nugent Fitch (1840–1927) after the watercolour by Matilda Smith (1854–1926). Fro...

Category

Early 20th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Print of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, 1726
Antique Print of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, 1726

Antique Print of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, 1726

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print Africa depicting the Cape of Good Hope. With Dutch legend. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. Artists and Engravers: François Valen...

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Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique African Tie-Dyed Kuba Cloth Pillow Pair with Dupioni Silk Backing *Sale*
Antique African Tie-Dyed Kuba Cloth Pillow Pair with Dupioni Silk Backing *Sale*

Antique African Tie-Dyed Kuba Cloth Pillow Pair with Dupioni Silk Backing *Sale*

Located in Van Nuys, CA

* Saturday Sale* These pillows were made with antique raffia palm fiber which were tie-dyed with natural dyes. Handwoven panels were used as ceremonial dance skirts by the Ngongo tr...

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Vintage 1950s South African Pillows and Throws

Antique/Vintage Southern African Beaded Pipe, Early 20th Century
Antique/Vintage Southern African Beaded Pipe, Early 20th Century

Antique/Vintage Southern African Beaded Pipe, Early 20th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique/vintage South African tribal pipe with a carved ox-bone mouthpiece and carved wooden pipe bowl the long shaft bound with copper wire work, beaded decoration and hangin...

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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South African Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal south African antique for your home. Each south African antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, animal skin and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer south African antique, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right south African antique, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Atelier Lam each produced at least one beautiful south African antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a South African Antique?

A south African antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $299, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $4,995.