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Rudyard KIPLING. Many Inventions. 1893 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Many Inventions.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1893
Category
1890s British Antique Inventions
Materials
Fabric
Edison: His Life and Inventions by Frank L. Dyer and Thomas C. Martin, 2 Volumes
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Dyer, Frank Lewis and Thomas Commerford Martin. Edison: His Life and Inventions. New York: Harper
Category
1910s American Edwardian Antique Inventions
Materials
Fabric, Paper
H 8.88 in W 5.63 in D 3 in
Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Salesman Sample Plow by Morcrette
Located in Dekalb, IL
soils. His inventions were part of a regional hub for farm equipment, alongside larger, more known firms
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Inventions
Materials
Steel, Iron
Animal Locomotion: Plate 161 (Man Leaping), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 682 (Stag Running), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 162 (Man Leaping Forwards), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
particular for his innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White
Animal Locomotion: 671 (Ox Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 730 (Tiger Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 158 (Man Performing a High Jump), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
in particular for his innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 672 (Ox Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 773 (Ostrich Running), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
photography and in particular for his innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 11 (Nude Man Striding), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
photography and in particular for his innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 89 (Nude Man Ascending Staircase), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
in particular for his innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 749 (Baboon Climbing), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
particular for his innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 92 (Nude Woman Ascending Staircase), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
in particular for his innovation and invention of new photographic techniques.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inventions
Materials
Photographic Paper
A wooden and ivory stethoscope, France 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
ebony wood and ivory. Pierre Adolphe Piorry was inspired by the invention of René Laennec, inventor of
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Inventions
Materials
Ivory, Wood
Early XXth Century Bentwood Hall Stand Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Michael Thonet (2 July 1796 – 3 March 1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention
Category
1920s European Edwardian Antique Inventions
Materials
Bentwood
Art Deco 1920s Red Glass Vintage Tasseled Flapper Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
prevalent feature of costume pieces since the invention of jewellery. An easily accessible material that can
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Inventions
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is unknown, it
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Amphora-Style Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
German Miniature of Boat Outing
Located in New Orleans, LA
invention of photography in the 1840s.
Circa 1820-30
Miniature: 3 3/8" diameter
Frame: 6 5/8" high x 6 5/8
Category
19th Century Old Masters Antique Inventions
Materials
Copper
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Pewter Sugar Jar and Creamer by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Large Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Service à thé Art Déco métal argenté martelé Sampson Mordan & Co LTD, circa 19th
By Samson Mordan and Co
Located in Paris, FR
Belfast Chambers. Known primarily for their pioneering work in mechanical objects, including the invention
Category
19th Century English Antique Inventions
Materials
Silver Plate
H 4.73 in Dm 16.03 in
Antique Lithography Print depicting a Bear Hunt 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a carved wooden frame.
Litography is based on an invention by Alois Senefelder from 1798. In the
Category
Mid-19th Century German Country Antique Inventions
Materials
Glass, Wood
Erhard & Söhne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Jewelry Casque w/ Inlaid Brass Rose Design
Located in Beachwood, OH
the factory was enlarged. The company tried new inventions again and again and was called "Testing
Category
Early 1900s Antique Inventions
Materials
Brass
Antique Lithography Print with Sporting Dogs 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wooden carved frame.
Litography is based on an invention by Alois Senefelder from 1798. In the 19th
Category
Late 19th Century German Country Antique Inventions
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Lithography Print Hunting Welding Dog 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
framed behind glass in a wooden carved frame.
Litography is based on an invention by Alois Senefelder
Category
Late 19th Century German Country Antique Inventions
Materials
Glass, Wood
Josef Hoffmann Pair of Hammered Silver Vases
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
invention of corrugated galvanized iron—a cheap, mass-produced material that was quickly adopted in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Antique Inventions
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Miniature of Soldier with Fallen Soldier
Located in New Orleans, LA
to record an individual's likeness prior to the invention of photography in the 1840s. To find such a
Category
19th Century Old Masters Antique Inventions
Materials
Copper
Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
White Gold
1896 original Maîtres de l'affiche N. 33 poster by Jules Chéret - Théâtrophone
By Jules Chéret
Located in PARIS, FR
for one of the 19th century's most enchanting inventions: the théâtrophone.
The théâtrophone allowed
Category
1890s Antique Inventions
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Jules Chéret 1896 lithograph Pantomimes lumineuses théâtre optique de E. Reynaud
By Jules Chéret
Located in PARIS, FR
Reynaud’s invention with his signature style—flowing figures, vibrant color, and boundless movement.
The
Category
1890s Antique Inventions
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Pedestal Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is unknown, it
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Landscape with Fishermen - Original etching
By Gabriel Perelle
Located in Paris, IDF
Adam and Nicolas, produced a considerable number of engravings, mostly of their own invention. Imbued
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Inventions
Materials
Etching
Building a Ship - Original etching
By Gabriel Perelle
Located in Paris, IDF
Nicolas, produced a considerable number of engravings, mostly of their own invention. Imbued with numerous
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Inventions
Materials
Etching
Russian Orthodox Church, Middle 19th Century
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Western and Eastern systems of musical notation prior to the invention of five-line staff notation.”
“The
Category
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Antique Inventions
Materials
Pigment
Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Landscape with a Bridge and Fishermen - Original etching
By Gabriel Perelle
Located in Paris, IDF
invention. Imbued with numerous influences, whether Nordic, Italian, or Parisian, they feature a wide
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Inventions
Materials
Etching
Landscape with a Sailboat and Fishermen - Original etching
By Gabriel Perelle
Located in Paris, IDF
invention. Imbued with numerous influences, whether Nordic, Italian, or Parisian, they feature a wide
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Inventions
Materials
Etching
German Miniature of Young Lady in a Fancy Hat
Located in New Orleans, LA
invention of photography in the 1840s. To find such a varied collection of this incredible quality is
Category
19th Century Old Masters Antique Inventions
Materials
Copper
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Gold-filled
Map of Ardèche France with Annonay and Vineyards by Vuillemin, 19th c
Located in Langweer, NL
Marie Jacquard presenting his invention of the Jacquard loom, symbolizing Ardèche’s historical
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Inventions
Materials
Paper
Collection of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Oil on copper, Flemish school, 17th century
Located in Firenze, IT
models, inspired by well-known inventions generally attributed to reformist Tuscan mannerists like Santi
Category
17th Century Flemish School Antique Inventions
Materials
Copper
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
The diamonds are rose-cut, a technique commonly used before the invention of modern brilliant cuts
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Inventions
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
A Louis Philippe Gilt-Bronze 'Reims Cathedral' Musical Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
definitive Gothic Revival, in that they seek to be accurate reductions without invention. The publication of
Category
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Inventions
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Christ on the Cold Stone – After Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)
Located in Stockholm, SE
the master’s invention.
Provenance:
Private Collection, The Netherlands for at least 70 years.
Category
16th Century Old Masters Antique Inventions
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Antique 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting on canvas – Sunset over Pond, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
keys bearing U.S. patent dates “Feb 13, 1883” and “June 16, 1885,” corresponding to a known invention
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Inventions
Materials
Oil
H 25.5 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
1920s Art Deco vase by danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen, Copenhagen
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
balances the composition. The deep, warm patina of the Disco alloy—an Andersen invention—lends the piece
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Metal
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Set of Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
French Troubadour Religious Painting Monks Relics 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
- see photo of the back)
This painting probably represents the "invention" (thus the rediscovery) of a
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Inventions
Materials
Oil
Peruvian Eclipse Panic and Antis Ritual Sacrifice – Rare 1734 Ethnographic Print
Located in Langweer, NL
, and artistic invention, reflecting both a desire to document and a tendency to dramatize the
Category
1730s Antique Inventions
Materials
Paper
H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 0.01 in
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions
Materials
Pewter
Pair of French Renaissance S-tyle Ormolu Wall Mirrors with Candelabra
Located in London, GB
using these influences as starting points for their own inventions. The elaborate and profuse nature of
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Inventions
Materials
Ormolu
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