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16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys
16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys

16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys

$10,309 / set

H 3.94 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in

16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys

Located in MADRID, ES

Vault keys such as these were used where the vault ribs came together, as a finishing touch. These

Category

16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Vault

Materials

Stone

Scene from Cloister Vaults in the Raphael Loggias, Vatican, No. I
Scene from Cloister Vaults in the Raphael Loggias, Vatican, No. I

Scene from Cloister Vaults in the Raphael Loggias, Vatican, No. I

Located in Kastrup, DK

Giovanni Ottaviani (Italy, 1735-1808) Title: Scene from Cloister Vaults in the Raphael Loggias

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Other Antique Vault

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

17th Century Spanish Pair of Hand Carved Church Arched Vault Keystones
17th Century Spanish Pair of Hand Carved Church Arched Vault Keystones

17th Century Spanish Pair of Hand Carved Church Arched Vault Keystones

Located in Marbella, ES

17th century Spanish pair of hand carved church arched vault keystones.

Category

17th Century European Antique Vault

Materials

Stone

Hand-Coloured Scene from Cloister Vaults in the Raphael Loggias, Vatican, No. IV
Hand-Coloured Scene from Cloister Vaults in the Raphael Loggias, Vatican, No. IV

Hand-Coloured Scene from Cloister Vaults in the Raphael Loggias, Vatican, No. IV

Located in Kastrup, DK

Giovanni Ottaviani (Italy, 1735-1808) Title: Scene from Cloister Vaults in the Raphael Loggias

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Other Antique Vault

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Art Deco Waltham Watch Circa 1927
Art Deco Waltham Watch Circa 1927

Art Deco Waltham Watch Circa 1927

$1,060

W 1.11 in D 0.34 in L 1.11 in

Art Deco Waltham Watch Circa 1927

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Wailea, HI

. About Items from the Vault:
These exceptional timepieces come from the owner’s private collection and

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vault

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Rome Church Interior – Santa Maria degli Angeli, Benoist 1869
Rome Church Interior – Santa Maria degli Angeli, Benoist 1869

Rome Church Interior – Santa Maria degli Angeli, Benoist 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

vaults, and rhythmic architectural divisions, guiding the eye deep into the space. Small figures of

Category

1860s French Antique Vault

Materials

Paper

19th C Mouse Curiosity Cavendish Tomb Taxidermy William Bentinck Prime Minister
19th C Mouse Curiosity Cavendish Tomb Taxidermy William Bentinck Prime Minister

19th C Mouse Curiosity Cavendish Tomb Taxidermy William Bentinck Prime Minister

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Cavendish tomb in the vault of Bolsover Church at the time of the internment of the 4th Duke of Portland

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Vault

Materials

Natural Fiber

1890s Red Medallion Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet 13'7"x20'2" Rug
1890s Red Medallion Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet 13'7"x20'2" Rug

1890s Red Medallion Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet 13'7"x20'2" Rug

Located in New York, NY

mathematical precision that creates an illusion of three-dimensional depth, effectively mirroring the "vault of

Category

1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Vault

Materials

Wool

Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves

Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves

$6,800 / set

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 7.25 in

Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves

Located in Houston, TX

feature abstract geometry, horseshoe, multifoil arches, and honeycombed vaults called muqarnas supported

Category

Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Vault

Materials

Wood

Medieval Catholic Rituals – Funeral & Mass, Hand-Colored Lithographs, 1860
Medieval Catholic Rituals – Funeral & Mass, Hand-Colored Lithographs, 1860

Medieval Catholic Rituals – Funeral & Mass, Hand-Colored Lithographs, 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

vault, patterned tiles, and richly ornamented vestments reflect idealized medieval church interiors and

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Vault

Materials

Paper

WEDGWOOD 1880 Cameo Rectangular Desk Box With 18Kt Yellow Gold Accents
WEDGWOOD 1880 Cameo Rectangular Desk Box With 18Kt Yellow Gold Accents

WEDGWOOD 1880 Cameo Rectangular Desk Box With 18Kt Yellow Gold Accents

$6,746Sale Price|25% Off

H 0.94 in W 4.87 in D 2.51 in

WEDGWOOD 1880 Cameo Rectangular Desk Box With 18Kt Yellow Gold Accents

By Wedgewood

Located in Miami, FL

on the vault of the Farnese Gallery by the Italian renaissance painter Annibale Carracci. Country

Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Vault

Materials

Gold

Large carved stone rosette - France, 18th century
Large carved stone rosette - France, 18th century

Large carved stone rosette - France, 18th century

$2,637 / item

H 7.09 in Dm 11.62 in

Large carved stone rosette - France, 18th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

adorned a ceiling. This rounded vault key exhibits a delicately crafted decor, with deeply carved

Category

Mid-18th Century French Other Antique Vault

Materials

Stone

Kangaroo Pendant Necklace or Brooch Sterling Silver Marcasite Art Deco c1930
Kangaroo Pendant Necklace or Brooch Sterling Silver Marcasite Art Deco c1930

Kangaroo Pendant Necklace or Brooch Sterling Silver Marcasite Art Deco c1930

Located in New York, NY

EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION OF JEWELS THAT HAS BEEN IN A VAULT FOR 40 YEARS. I love the fabulous perky expression

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Vault

Materials

Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in Wailea, HI

Items from the Vault:
These exceptional timepieces come from the owner’s private collection and have

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Vault

Materials

Platinum

Interior of a Kitchen, c. 1840
Interior of a Kitchen, c. 1840

Interior of a Kitchen, c. 1840

Located in Stockholm, SE

architecture. A pencil drawing in the Nationalmuseum’s collection, Vault with Old Staircase (NMH A 313/1981

Category

1840s Old Masters Antique Vault

Materials

Paper, Oil, Board

Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm
Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm

Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm

By Gruen

Located in Wailea, HI

. horology. About Items from the Vault:
These exceptional timepieces come from the owner’s private

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Vault

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin 10K Gold-Filled Vintage Wristwatch
Elgin 10K Gold-Filled Vintage Wristwatch

Elgin 10K Gold-Filled Vintage Wristwatch

By Elgin

Located in Wailea, HI

Tiffany & Co. horology. About Items from the Vault:
These exceptional timepieces come from the owner’s

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vault

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in Forney, TX

chest, often referred to as the "mother" or "vault”, it was treated as something sacred, acting as a

Category

Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Vault

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

Antique French Bronze Grand Tour Model of The Arc de Triomphe 19th Century
Antique French Bronze Grand Tour Model of The Arc de Triomphe 19th Century

Antique French Bronze Grand Tour Model of The Arc de Triomphe 19th Century

Located in London, GB

and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I

Category

19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Vault

Materials

Bronze

Renaissance Ceiling Ornament – Antique Decorative Print, Plate LIX, 1869
Renaissance Ceiling Ornament – Antique Decorative Print, Plate LIX, 1869

Renaissance Ceiling Ornament – Antique Decorative Print, Plate LIX, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Renaissance ceiling decorations, drawn from frescoed vaults and domes. Lithographed by Jesta and printed by

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Vault

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Ceiling Ornament – Mythological Medallions & Grotesques, 1869
Renaissance Ceiling Ornament – Mythological Medallions & Grotesques, 1869

Renaissance Ceiling Ornament – Mythological Medallions & Grotesques, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

emphasize the lavish detail. Consider a circular mat opening to mimic the vault-like structure and highlight

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Vault

Materials

Paper

Rare Dutch Colonial Solid Teak Brass Inlay Strong Box With Padlock & Handles
Rare Dutch Colonial Solid Teak Brass Inlay Strong Box With Padlock & Handles

Rare Dutch Colonial Solid Teak Brass Inlay Strong Box With Padlock & Handles

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

vault and has stood the test of time. Dovetailed joints and exquisite joinery work with cast iron

Category

1870s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Vault

Materials

Brass

Henri Rapin, Gouache on Paper "Fructidor", 1924-1928
Henri Rapin, Gouache on Paper "Fructidor", 1924-1928

Henri Rapin, Gouache on Paper "Fructidor", 1924-1928

Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR

the sheet of paper, it is why we rate this work as fair (see photos). Decoration project of the vault

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Vault

Materials

Paper, Gouache

0.69 Carat Oval Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
0.69 Carat Oval Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold

0.69 Carat Oval Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Vault

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Door handles in the form of keys by Alexandre Fiche of Paris
Door handles in the form of keys by Alexandre Fiche of Paris

Door handles in the form of keys by Alexandre Fiche of Paris

Located in London, GB

inventor, locksmith, maker of safes and bank vaults. Fichet founded a workshop in Paris in 1825. In 1829

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Vault

Materials

Brass

Pocket Globe, Lane, London 1815
Pocket Globe, Lane, London 1815

Pocket Globe, Lane, London 1815

$10,789

H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in

Pocket Globe, Lane, London 1815

By Lane's

Located in Milano, IT

. Inside the two hemispheres is the celestial vault, on which stars and constellations are indicated in

Category

1810s English Other Antique Vault

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

Raphael Vatican Rooms – Le Pitture delle Stanze Vaticane
Raphael Vatican Rooms – Le Pitture delle Stanze Vaticane

Raphael Vatican Rooms – Le Pitture delle Stanze Vaticane

Located in Middletown, NY

, the vaults and ceilings, as well as two floor plans, and portraits of Raphael and Giulio Pipi. Some of

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Vault

Materials

Leather, Paper

Beautiful Roman School of the 17th Century " Jesus among the Doctors "
Beautiful Roman School of the 17th Century " Jesus among the Doctors "

Beautiful Roman School of the 17th Century " Jesus among the Doctors "

Located in Madrid, ES

an indoor environment, with naves covered by cross vaults, niches, a coffered ceiling and vegetal

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Vault

Materials

Paint

Helleu, Watercolor Lithograph, Portrait of Mme Chéruit, Early 20th Century
Helleu, Watercolor Lithograph, Portrait of Mme Chéruit, Early 20th Century

Helleu, Watercolor Lithograph, Portrait of Mme Chéruit, Early 20th Century

By Paul César Helleu

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

the Salon des Artistes with Les Grandes Eaux du Bassin de Latone; the decoration of the starry vault

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vault

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Portrait of a Nun, Italian Artist
Late 19th Century Portrait of a Nun, Italian Artist

Late 19th Century Portrait of a Nun, Italian Artist

Located in Beachwood, OH

, featuring a vault with Saint Secundus of Asti riding a horse, created from 1922 to 1923, and a large cycle

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Vault

Materials

Oil

Antique Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Door Keeper, Victorian
Antique Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Door Keeper, Victorian

Antique Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Door Keeper, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

flowing mane and powerful body Raised upon a vault base with scrolled motif This is a charming antique

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Vault

Materials

Iron

Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century
Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century

Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century

$23,976Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 9.06 in D 11.03 in

Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

groin vault which suggest that the canopy would have originally surmounted a figurative sculpture

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Vault

Materials

Alabaster

Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth
Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth

Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Hägersten, SE

legs in elm root veneer with vault shaped pattern on the bottom. Exquisite book matched birch table top

Category

1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Vault

Materials

Birch, Elm

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe
An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe

$17,982

H 53.15 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in

An Antique French Wrought Iron over Wood Hobnail Safe

Located in Baambrugge, NL

An antique hobnail safe or strongbox, used as vault, made of riveted wrought iron over wood. The

Category

19th Century French Antique Vault

Materials

Wrought Iron

Aleksandr Rodchenko Constructivist Photograph Gelatin silver print 1936
Aleksandr Rodchenko Constructivist Photograph Gelatin silver print 1936

Aleksandr Rodchenko Constructivist Photograph Gelatin silver print 1936

$935Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.04 in W 7.09 in D 9.26 in

Aleksandr Rodchenko Constructivist Photograph Gelatin silver print 1936

By Lucia Moholy-Nagy, Man Ray, László Moholy-Nagy

Located in Brussels, Brussels

The Pole Vault, 1936 Photography by Alexander Rodchenko Gelatin silver print, on Agfa barite paper

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Bauhaus Antique Vault

Materials

Paper

Small Antique Wall Mirror in Polychrome Wood, circa 1890
Small Antique Wall Mirror in Polychrome Wood, circa 1890

Small Antique Wall Mirror in Polychrome Wood, circa 1890

Located in Paris, FR

frame in the form of a barrel vault, decorated with painted brown polychromed fillets patinated by time

Category

1890s French Folk Art Antique Vault

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

: 18 months on the movement VAULT FIND This watch has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the

Category

1910s American Art Deco Antique Vault

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

Watchmaker as it has been in a vault for many years. You will likely never see another example of this model

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Vault

Materials

Gold-filled

A Large-Early 19th Century Scottish Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround.
A Large-Early 19th Century Scottish Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround.

A Large-Early 19th Century Scottish Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

top of Leith Walk. He died on 5 June 1815 and is buried in a Gothic vault in Old Calton Burial Ground

Category

Early 1800s Scottish Georgian Antique Vault

Materials

Statuary Marble

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Antique Safe Vault Cabinet
Antique Safe Vault Cabinet

Antique Safe Vault Cabinet

Unavailable

H 33.75 in W 25.5 in D 16.75 in

Antique Safe Vault Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This a steel antique safe from India that retains a great deal of its original painted finish. In the day this piece would have positively sparkled.

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Vault

Six Whiskey Tots from London Silver Vaults
Six Whiskey Tots from London Silver Vaults

Six Whiskey Tots from London Silver Vaults

Unavailable

H 4 in W 3 in D 1 in

Six Whiskey Tots from London Silver Vaults

Located in Savannah, GA

These whiskey tots were provided for guest bedrooms in large country houses for shooting weekends (think Gosford Park or Downton Abbey). Today they make charming vases for flowers on...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Vault

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Early 1900s Bank Vault Burglar Alarm by O.B. McClintock
Early 1900s Bank Vault Burglar Alarm by O.B. McClintock

Early 1900s Bank Vault Burglar Alarm by O.B. McClintock

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 24.5 in D 13.25 in

Early 1900s Bank Vault Burglar Alarm by O.B. McClintock

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 1900s bank vault burglar alarm by O.B. McClintock Company.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Vault

Materials

Metal

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, circa 1900s
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, circa 1900s

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, circa 1900s

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

design with original tag. Offered by MODERN VAULT Measures: 58" x 88" (Approx 5x8").

Category

Early 1900s Persian Bohemian Antique Vault

Materials

Wool

Portrait Elderly Woman Churchyard by François De Herain
Portrait Elderly Woman Churchyard by François De Herain

Portrait Elderly Woman Churchyard by François De Herain

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 0.4 in

Portrait Elderly Woman Churchyard by François De Herain

By François de Hérain

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

century. Originally intended to house the bodies of confraternity members in its underground vaults, the

Category

1910s French Antique Vault

Materials

Paper

Portrait Medallion of Pitt the Elder, Wedgwood C1920
Portrait Medallion of Pitt the Elder, Wedgwood C1920

Portrait Medallion of Pitt the Elder, Wedgwood C1920

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 0.5 in

Portrait Medallion of Pitt the Elder, Wedgwood C1920

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

decorators. Bentley went through the vault, and made one medallion using each mould he found there; these

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Vault

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Sheffield Made 12 Bottle Medallion Champagne Cooler
Sheffield Made 12 Bottle Medallion Champagne Cooler

Sheffield Made 12 Bottle Medallion Champagne Cooler

Located in London, GB

size and fine attention to detail similar ones are attributed to the London Silver Vault.  C1930s.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Vault

Materials

Silver Plate

Unique 18th Century Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Unique 18th Century Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Unique 18th Century Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

having probably spent the last 250 years in a bank vault. Dimensions of top: 2 cm long x 1.7cm wide

Category

1760s British Baroque Antique Vault

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

James Thomas, a Fine 18th Century 8 Day Moonphase Longcase, Chester, circa 1780

James Thomas, a Fine 18th Century 8 Day Moonphase Longcase, Chester, circa 1780

By James Thomas

Located in London, GB

page 765 as working in Chester opposite the Wine Vaults in Northgate Street between 1777 and 1785. He

Category

1780s English George III Antique Vault

Materials

Mahogany

Patinated Bronze Vase Austrian Jugendstil Gustav Gurschner circa 1905 Oakleaf
Patinated Bronze Vase Austrian Jugendstil Gustav Gurschner circa 1905 Oakleaf

Patinated Bronze Vase Austrian Jugendstil Gustav Gurschner circa 1905 Oakleaf

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Vienna, AT

oak leaves. The vegetal ornamentation is supported by an arcade-like vault and vividly stands out with

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vault

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian French Sapphire Diamond Brooch Platinum J.Chaumet
Edwardian French Sapphire Diamond Brooch Platinum J.Chaumet

Edwardian French Sapphire Diamond Brooch Platinum J.Chaumet

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

collectable piece. Weighs 8.2 grams. Measures 65mm across x 13mm down. This particular piece is in a Vault

Category

1910s French Edwardian Antique Vault

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Pearl Necklace Diamond Citrine Amethyst Platinum Clasp
Edwardian Platinum Pearl Necklace Diamond Citrine Amethyst Platinum Clasp

Edwardian Platinum Pearl Necklace Diamond Citrine Amethyst Platinum Clasp

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

great talking piece. This particular piece is in a Vault in London, if you wish to see this, please

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Vault

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Platinum

Sketch of a London Street

George James RoweSketch of a London Street

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 5.75 in

Sketch of a London Street

By George James Rowe

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Academy between 1830 and 1865. Until recently much of Rowe's work has been hidden in the vaults of the

Category

19th Century Antique Vault

Materials

Chalk

A London private residence

George James RoweA London private residence

Unavailable

H 4.25 in W 6.5 in

A London private residence

By George James Rowe

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Academy between 1830 and 1865. Until recently much of Rowe's work has been hidden in the vaults of the

Category

19th Century Antique Vault

Materials

Chalk

Shepherds at Steeple, Purbeck

Shepherds at Steeple, Purbeck

By George James Rowe

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

the vaults of the Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science in Davenport, Iowa. His sister Anne

Category

19th Century Antique Vault

Materials

Chalk

A busy London street at night

A busy London street at night

By George James Rowe

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

the vaults of the Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science in Davenport, Iowa. His sister Anne

Category

19th Century Antique Vault

Materials

Chalk

Pickering of Chester

George James RowePickering of Chester

Unavailable

H 6.25 in W 9.5 in

Pickering of Chester

By George James Rowe

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Academy between 1830 and 1865. Until recently much of Rowe's work has been hidden in the vaults of the

Category

19th Century Antique Vault

Materials

Pencil

Set of 12 Impressive Antique Sterling Silver Dinner Plates, 1808
Set of 12 Impressive Antique Sterling Silver Dinner Plates, 1808

Set of 12 Impressive Antique Sterling Silver Dinner Plates, 1808

Located in London, GB

December 1860, and was buried in the family vault at Stanmore. George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of

Category

Early 1800s English Antique Vault

Materials

Silver

17th Century Painting Oil on Canvas Italian "the Violin Player", 1638
17th Century Painting Oil on Canvas Italian "the Violin Player", 1638

17th Century Painting Oil on Canvas Italian "the Violin Player", 1638

Located in Torino, Torino

through a preparatory sketch in oil for the vault depicting "The vision of San Domenico (Paradiso

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Vault

Materials

Canvas

Magnificent Very Large French Gothic Stair Vault Lantern Chandelier
Magnificent Very Large French Gothic Stair Vault Lantern Chandelier

Magnificent Very Large French Gothic Stair Vault Lantern Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Magnificent Very Large French Gothic Stair Vault lantern chandelier This Superb Lantern was

Category

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Vault

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Printer's Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault
Large Antique Printer's Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault

Large Antique Printer's Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, ideal as a plan chest, specimen or art vault with maker's mark for Caslon Printers, dating to the late

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Vault

Materials

Pine

Bronze vault door and a pair of matching panels C 1910.
Bronze vault door and a pair of matching panels C 1910.

Bronze vault door and a pair of matching panels C 1910.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bronze vault door and a pair of matching panels C 1910. The set is comprised of a door having 9

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Vault

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Etched Glass Bank of California Vault Door San Francisco 1875
Antique American Etched Glass Bank of California Vault Door San Francisco 1875

Antique American Etched Glass Bank of California Vault Door San Francisco 1875

Located in Portland, OR

that led from the banking hall to the vault, this substantial door is made from solid walnut & very

Category

1870s American Eastlake Antique Vault

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of English Georgian 1770s Pine Corner Cabinets with Semi Quarter Vaults
Pair of English Georgian 1770s Pine Corner Cabinets with Semi Quarter Vaults

Pair of English Georgian 1770s Pine Corner Cabinets with Semi Quarter Vaults

Located in Atlanta, GA

-and-dart motifs on the outer molding, each cabinet showcases a semi-quarter vault followed by shaped

Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Vault

Materials

Pine

1922 Arched Cast Bronze Mirrored Wall with Palladian Top from NYC Bank Vault
1922 Arched Cast Bronze Mirrored Wall with Palladian Top from NYC Bank Vault

1922 Arched Cast Bronze Mirrored Wall with Palladian Top from NYC Bank Vault

Located in New York, NY

the building in 1922. It's location was across the main bank vault in the basement of the building

Category

1920s American Georgian Antique Vault

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bank Safe
Vintage Bank Safe

Vintage Bank Safe

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H 80 in W 46 in D 33.5 in

Vintage Bank Safe

By Herring Hall Marvin Safe Co.

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage bank safe made by Herring Hall Marvin Safe Co. The vault was custom built for a bank in San

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Vault

Materials

Steel

Console with Mirror Gilded Wood, 19th Century
Console with Mirror Gilded Wood, 19th Century

Console with Mirror Gilded Wood, 19th Century

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H 111.42 in W 57.49 in D 23.23 in

Console with Mirror Gilded Wood, 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Console supported by wavy legs linked by cross vault. Decadently carved and perforated. Shaped

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Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Vault

Materials

Giltwood

Small Antique English Safe
Small Antique English Safe

Small Antique English Safe

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H 17.72 in W 13.78 in L 17.72 in

Small Antique English Safe

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique English vault. In good and lived condition. With key and working lock. Origin: England

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Early 20th Century British Antique Vault

Materials

Iron

Small Antique English Safe
Small Antique English Safe

Small Antique English Safe

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H 20.48 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Small Antique English Safe

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique English vault with drawer. In good condition. With key and working lock. Maker: T

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Early 20th Century British Antique Vault

Materials

Iron

Big Brass ceiling lamp, chandelier
Big Brass ceiling lamp, chandelier

Big Brass ceiling lamp, chandelier

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H 7.49 in Dm 15.36 in

Big Brass ceiling lamp, chandelier

Located in Praha, CZ

wooden base was installed in the vault, its shape corresponds to it. New wiring installed.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Vault

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Architectural Watercolor
French Neoclassical Architectural Watercolor

French Neoclassical Architectural Watercolor

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H 23.75 in W 28.5 in D 1 in

French Neoclassical Architectural Watercolor

Located in Stamford, CT

vault arches opening to a wooded garden with sculptures, fountains and an aqueduct in the distance. The

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vault

Materials

Paper

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

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H 62.2 in W 66.14 in D 30.31 in

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

vault. Originates Netherlands, dating app. 1750.

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Vault

Monumental Mediterranean Large Size Door, France
Monumental Mediterranean Large Size Door, France

Monumental Mediterranean Large Size Door, France

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H 110.24 in W 63 in L 110.24 in

Monumental Mediterranean Large Size Door, France

Located in Paris, FR

Monumental Mediterranean South of France double door (beginning of the 20th century), rib vault

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Vault

Materials

Wood

Large Mediterranean Door French Provincial, France
Large Mediterranean Door French Provincial, France

Large Mediterranean Door French Provincial, France

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H 110.24 in W 63 in L 110.24 in

Large Mediterranean Door French Provincial, France

Located in Paris, FR

Monumental Mediterranean South of France double door (beginning of the 20th century), rib vault

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Vault

Materials

Wood

Large Mediterranean Door French Provincial, France
Large Mediterranean Door French Provincial, France

Large Mediterranean Door French Provincial, France

Located in Paris, FR

Monumental Mediterranean South of France double door (beginning of the 20th century), rib vault

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Vault

Materials

Wood

English Regency Period Trumeau Mirror with Giltwood Motifs
English Regency Period Trumeau Mirror with Giltwood Motifs

English Regency Period Trumeau Mirror with Giltwood Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

is divided by a decor reminiscent of ribbed vaults. Its centre is ornate with an urn with wheat

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19th Century English Regency Antique Vault

Materials

Wood, Glass

Hand Painted Decorative Panel from the 19th Century
Hand Painted Decorative Panel from the 19th Century

Hand Painted Decorative Panel from the 19th Century

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H 71.66 in W 1.19 in L 71.66 in

Hand Painted Decorative Panel from the 19th Century

Located in Naples, IT

neoclassical era, we find grotesque decorations not only on the vaults and walls of buildings, but also on the

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Vault

Materials

Wood, Paint

Black Double Buffet Cabinet, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Black Double Buffet Cabinet, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

Black Double Buffet Cabinet, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

decorated with brass Boulle marquetry, with a character motif surrounded by vaults and foliage, reproduced

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Vault

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass

Italian 18th-Century Iron Safe
Italian 18th-Century Iron Safe

Italian 18th-Century Iron Safe

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H 44 in W 29 in D 16.75 in

Italian 18th-Century Iron Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

and other vaults to become indestructible and impenetrable without the proper keys and know-how

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18th Century Italian Antique Vault

Materials

Iron

20th Century Important Italian Artist Oil Painting on Cardboard Seascape
20th Century Important Italian Artist Oil Painting on Cardboard Seascape

20th Century Important Italian Artist Oil Painting on Cardboard Seascape

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

created major public works such as the vault of the cathedral of Noli and the fresco decorating the arch

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1920s Italian Antique Vault

Materials

Canvas

Large carved stone rosette - 18th century
Large carved stone rosette - 18th century

Large carved stone rosette - 18th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

adorned a ceiling. This rounded vault key exhibits a delicately crafted decor, with deeply carved

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Vault

Materials

Stone

Rococo Console Piedmont, Italy, 18th Century
Rococo Console Piedmont, Italy, 18th Century

Rococo Console Piedmont, Italy, 18th Century

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H 34.65 in W 53.75 in D 23.82 in

Rococo Console Piedmont, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

carved feet. The cross vault is richly carved with swirls and plant motifs, with a big leaf-like

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Vault

Materials

Wood

1799-1803 & 1973 Date 84-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
1799-1803 & 1973 Date 84-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12

1799-1803 & 1973 Date 84-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12

By William Eley & William Fearn

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

London Silver Vaults). Made at Fern & Eley's 14 Clerkenwell Green works. 93.75" total troy ounces for set.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Vault

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Iron, Decorative, Door Keeper, Victorian
Antique Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Iron, Decorative, Door Keeper, Victorian

Antique Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Iron, Decorative, Door Keeper, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

powerful body Raised upon a vault base with scroll shield motif This is a striking antique Lion Rampant

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Late 19th Century British Antique Vault

Materials

Iron

19th Century Solid Teak Dutch Colonial Chest Strongbox With Brass Hardware
19th Century Solid Teak Dutch Colonial Chest Strongbox With Brass Hardware

19th Century Solid Teak Dutch Colonial Chest Strongbox With Brass Hardware

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare, solid Dutch Colonial teak and brass strongbox. This chest is built like the vault it was

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1880s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Vault

Materials

Teak

Pair, Antique Decorative Dogs Of Fu, Chinese, Statue, Ornament, Victorian, 1900
Pair, Antique Decorative Dogs Of Fu, Chinese, Statue, Ornament, Victorian, 1900

Pair, Antique Decorative Dogs Of Fu, Chinese, Statue, Ornament, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

left paw raised upon a brocade ball Stood upon a vault-shaped socle with carved detail This is an

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Vault

Materials

Soapstone

17th Century Italian Oil Painting on Canvas, Virgin Mary in Prayer
17th Century Italian Oil Painting on Canvas, Virgin Mary in Prayer

17th Century Italian Oil Painting on Canvas, Virgin Mary in Prayer

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

celestial vault. This painting is still with its original canvas and frame it has never undergone

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1680s Italian Antique Vault

Materials

Canvas

Antique Indian Christian Carved Wooden Shrine with Silk, 19th Century
Antique Indian Christian Carved Wooden Shrine with Silk, 19th Century

Antique Indian Christian Carved Wooden Shrine with Silk, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

decorated with twin twisted pillars on each side, flanking a rib-vault door, reminiscent of Gothic

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19th Century Indian Antique Vault

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Decorative Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Painted, Door Keep, Victorian
Antique Decorative Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Painted, Door Keep, Victorian

Antique Decorative Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Painted, Door Keep, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Raised upon a vault base with scroll shield motif Of good heft, with a weight of 3.33kg (7.34 lb

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Vault

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Stone Wall Fountain
Reclaimed Stone Wall Fountain

Reclaimed Stone Wall Fountain

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H 38.38 in W 23.25 in D 11 in

Reclaimed Stone Wall Fountain

Located in Mckinney, TX

Reclaimed from the original Treasurer’s vault inside the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber

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1920s American Antique Vault

Materials

Limestone

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Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge

Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vault

Materials

Silk

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...

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Mid-20th Century French Antique Vault

Materials

Bronze

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Toshogu Shrine
Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Toshogu Shrine

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Toshogu Shrine

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Toshogu Shrine", The vertical oban format print was made in Showa 12th year (1937). On the left margin in grey in...

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1930s Japanese Showa Antique Vault

Materials

Wood, Paper

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.
A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, mol...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Vault

Materials

Coral, Bronze

8 American Victorian Iron Filigree Gates

8 American Victorian Iron Filigree Gates

$3,500 / item

H 96 in W 30 in D 2 in

8 American Victorian Iron Filigree Gates

Located in Queens, NY

8 American Victorian style (19/20th Century) iron gates with filigree scroll design and lattice base (PRICED EACH) (Related item: 030001)

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Late 19th Century American Antique Vault

Materials

Iron

19th Century Lion's Head Door Knocker in Gilt Bronze
19th Century Lion's Head Door Knocker in Gilt Bronze

19th Century Lion's Head Door Knocker in Gilt Bronze

$1,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 2.56 in

19th Century Lion's Head Door Knocker in Gilt Bronze

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A fabulous antique lion's head door knocker in gilt bronze, dating from the 19th century. Traditionally regarded as the king of beasts, the lion's head symbolises power, strength, pr...

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19th Century French Antique Vault

Materials

Bronze

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral
Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

$122,500Sale Price|30% Off

H 42 in W 29 in D 6 in

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Floren...

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19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Vault

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Framed Fine Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels with Forbidden Knots
Pair of Framed Fine Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels with Forbidden Knots

Pair of Framed Fine Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels with Forbidden Knots

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of framed antique Chinese embroidery textile panels circa 19th century of Qing Dynasty. Each piece features two mirror-matching panels (likely designated to be the sleeves), f...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vault

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Giltwood

Stylish Architectural Fireplace, a Copy of an Original by Sir Edwin Lutyens
Stylish Architectural Fireplace, a Copy of an Original by Sir Edwin Lutyens

Stylish Architectural Fireplace, a Copy of an Original by Sir Edwin Lutyens

Located in London, GB

A stylish architectural fireplace, a copy of an original by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The ogee and bolection detailing of the frieze and jambs respectively gives an elegant yet simple feel....

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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Antique Vault

Materials

Stone

16th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, with the Victory of Tomyris
16th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, with the Victory of Tomyris

16th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, with the Victory of Tomyris

$59,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 168 in W 98 in D 0.05 in

16th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry, with the Victory of Tomyris

Located in New York, NY

A Flemish historical tapestry from the second half of the 16th century, depicting Tomyris’ victory over Cyrus the Great, with Tomyris, the leader of a pastoral Greek-Iranian people, ...

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16th Century European Antique Vault

Materials

Wool

Published Large Nazca Wari Textile Panel with Geometrical Design Framed
Published Large Nazca Wari Textile Panel with Geometrical Design Framed

Published Large Nazca Wari Textile Panel with Geometrical Design Framed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Nazca-Wari woven textile panel known as Llika or Awayo (shawl) from Ica Valley on the south coast of nowadays Peru. Professionally mounted and conversed on a linen-backed woo...

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Vault

Materials

Textile

Pair of Neoclassic Style Hanging Wood Pediments
Pair of Neoclassic Style Hanging Wood Pediments

Pair of Neoclassic Style Hanging Wood Pediments

$3,920 / set

H 22.5 in W 5.75 in D 59 in

Pair of Neoclassic Style Hanging Wood Pediments

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Neoclassical style carved-wood wall hanging wall pediments, with their original painted finish, from the mid 20th century. These vintage architectural decorations were made...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Vault

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Marble Architectural Elements
Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Marble Architectural Elements

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Marble Architectural Elements

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent pair of Italian 17th century Baroque period white Carrara marble architectural elements. Each unique wall sculpture displays a finely carved white Carrara winged cherub...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Vault

Materials

Marble

Pair of Very Large Malachite and Ormolu Vases
Pair of Very Large Malachite and Ormolu Vases

Pair of Very Large Malachite and Ormolu Vases

$315,286 / set

H 55.12 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in

Pair of Very Large Malachite and Ormolu Vases

Located in London, GB

Pair of very large malachite and ormolu vases French, 20th Century Height 140cm, diameter 91cm Of impressive size and quality, the vases are made from vibrant green malachite ...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vault

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

17th Century Tapestry/Gobelein Alexander The Great And Darius III Persian King
17th Century Tapestry/Gobelein Alexander The Great And Darius III Persian King

17th Century Tapestry/Gobelein Alexander The Great And Darius III Persian King

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental Museum tapestry/Gobelein 17th century Battle scene Alexander the Great and Darius III Persian King The characters are depicted in life size. An absolute museum unique. Di...

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17th Century French Antique Vault

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Style Marble Portals/Surrounds
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Style Marble Portals/Surrounds

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Style Marble Portals/Surrounds

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most unique pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. white Carrara, Rouge Royal, Vert Maurin, black Belgian and Sienna marble portals. The most decorative door surroun...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Vault

Materials

Marble

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