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Small Longquan Celadon 'Twin Fish' Dish, Southern Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The "twin fish" dishes, emblematic of fertility and marital joy, are also recognized as one of the Eight Buddhist symbols. These dishes were prominently produced by the Longquan kiln...
Category
East Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Celadon
$3,244 Sale Price
34% Off
African Black Stone Palette Dish Bowl Ashtray Relief Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Native carved blackened stone artifact, weighs 2 lbs 12 oz. Age is unknown, estate purchase.
Category
Puerto Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Sky-blue Aragonite Mineral Specimen – Wenshan Mine, China
Located in Edison, NJ
Aragonite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is elementally identical to calcite but is considerably rarer due to the very specific geological conditions required for it...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armoured plates, has been exquisitely preserved and recovered from the Holzmaden Oil Shale of south Germany.
The crocodile was once buried in fine, muddy sediment 195 million years ago at the bottom of the Tethys Ocean, which once existed between Europe and Africa. The calm, deep water provided a rare anoxic (without oxygen) environment, which prevented the skeleton from any significant decomposition before burial. The mud has since been compressed into oil shale, leaving the immense skeleton completely in-tact.
This specimen is one of the few skeletons of Steneosaurus bollensis ever to be discovered. We can deduce much about the life of this reptile from the size and perfect preservation of the piece. Similar to present-day crocodiles, we can see that the two front limbs of the Steneosaurus are much shorter than the back two. This indicates that crocodile ancestors were bipedal; indeed, we believe that crocodiles evolved from the same reptile species as the dinosaurs and airborne pterosaurs.
Dinosaurs ruled the lands during the late Triassic and early Jurassic. This made terrestrial life increasingly difficult for ancestral crocodiles, as there were many predators and prey was scarce. However, the seas were rich in fish, shellfish, starfish, crabs, squid… You can even see fossil belemnite guards (bullet shells of squid-like organisms) and the beautiful spiral shells of ammonites preserved around the crocodile skeleton...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Manhasset, NY
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
A stunning totally refinished case showcases this spenderd18th century, the brass dial with enameled l...
Category
Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Han Dynasty, Laying Doe Wood Sculpture, China 100AD
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb sculpture of a laying doe from the Chinese Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). Remainders of polychromic paint, namely red, symbol of good fortune and joy as well as the season of summer, and green, symbol of vigor and vitality and the season of spring. Mounted on base.
A similar sculpture in bronze is kept at the Met Museum with the following description " A low bed, small table, and screen were often the only furnishings in a Han-dynasty room. The floors were generally covered with mats kept in place with weights in the shape of single animals, fighting beasts, or entertainers."
Condition seen in pictures.
Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) :
- Sculpture : 35 x 40 x 10
- With base : 45.5 x 44 x 15
The Han Dynasty ruled China from 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. and was the second imperial dynasty of China. It is known for its promotion of Confucianism as the state religion and opening the Silk Road trade route to Europe, permanently altering the course of Chinese history. Han Dynasty art and inventions like paper still influence the world today.
From the Han Dynasty to the present, deer can be found in many materials and media—rock crystal, nephrite, ink on paper, porcelain, cloisonné enamel, jade, bamboo root, textile, bronze, etc.—alone or in groups, among trees and rocks and in various positions. They appear on everyday objects, from boxes to incense burners, incense holders, lamps, mirror holders and the droppers scholars used when they wrote. A symbol of longevity and grace in Chinese mythology, the word deer is pronounced lu, a homonym for emoluments—favors granted to officials. They therefore represent wealth, nobility and success in imperial examinations (civil service exams for selecting candidates for the state bureaucracy in Imperial China).
Deer were the faithful companions of Shu Lao, the god of longevity, and the goddess Magu. They were reputed to live long and to be the only creature able to find the mushroom of immortality, linghzhi. Although its spots are different, deer are sometimes confused or associated with stags, a Manchu hunting trophy whose antlers served to make prestigious furniture. (La Gazette Drouot, Claire Papon)
For the colours found on this piece, in Chinese culture, red symbolizes good fortune and joy. Green, symbolizes the spring when everything is brimming over with vigor and vitality.
The Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) continued the Qin Dynasty’s use of dark colours, but incorporated red. During the earlier years, or Western Han Dynasty, ordinary people wore red while court dress was black. Shoes were red in color. The clothing worn for sacrificial rites was black edged with red. In the later Eastern Han Dynasty, red symbolized the dynasty’s “fire Virtue” and became predominant. Court dress was red. Sacrificial rites called for a red-edged white layer under robes with red socks...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection.
Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinth, this group contains ...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish rococo long case clock. The shape of the case is rococo and the expression is unique for the area Jämtland in Sweden. Made by hand during the late 1700s in pine with...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Pair of Early 18th Century French or English Faceted Brass Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of 18th century brass candlesticks.
Each with an octagonal base supporting faceted stems and candle cups. (Each candl...
Category
French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category
Malagasy Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Sculpture of the Virgin Mary – Italian School, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A delicate limestone sculpture of the Virgin Mary, belonging to the 17th-century Italian school. The figure depicts the Virgin standing in a contemplative pose, with a serene and dev...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Large Prehistoric Mogollon Corrugated Redware Olla Vase, Vessel, Pot
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Native American, Southwestern United States, New Mexico, Southeast Arizona, and Northern Chihuahua region of Mexico, Mogollon culture, ca. 1050 to 1250 CE. A sizable example of a coi...
Category
North American Native American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
A Rare and Exquisite Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Two-Light Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Two-Light Candlesticks, Resting on Jasper Bases, Circa 1790
Transport yourself to the pinnacle of historical elegance with this extraordinar...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb Charles II month duration floral marquetry longcase clock by the well-known maker John Wise, c. 1680-85. Measure: 10".
The case is of the highest quality and decorated throughout in very attractive floral marquetry depicting spring flowers and birds showing a high level of sophistication with a glazed circular lenticle to the door. Similarly, the rising hood is decorated with blind frets around the top and surmounted by a shallow caddy decorated by five gilt wooden ball finials. It is flanked by prominent gilt brass-capped solid barley twist columns, with blind fretted panels to the sides.
The month-going nicely finned and knopped five pillar movement has reversed going and striking trains, the striking train (on the right) being regulated by a small outside countwheel. The going train has anchor escapement and a seconds pendulum. The movement is fronted by a 10-inch brass dial with an unusual narrow silvered chapter ring, seconds ring and date aperture. It has elaborate cherub-head spandrels in the corners and is signed along the bottom John Wise Londini Fecit. The middle is finely matted, whilst the time is indicated by a fine pair of blued-steel hands, the hour hand richly pierced.
The maker
John Wise was born in Banbury shortly before 17 March 1624, the date of his baptism. He was the son of John and Ann Wise and a cousin of Joseph Knibb...
Category
British Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Leeds pearlware shaped creamware tea caddy, c. 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Antique Bombay shaped English pearlware tea caddy with a distinctive decoration in blue cobalt. The caddy is hand decorated with flower pendants draped from rings painted from a cont...
Category
British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Wood
Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
SMOKY QUARTZ GWINDEL
Les Courtes, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
12 cm tall x 12 cm wide
This Alpine region is most well known...
Category
Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Natural Quartz Point on White Feldspar Crystal From Himalaya Mountains, India
Located in New York, NY
Huge, museum-quality, Himalayan quartz generator crystal, sitting on a large, white Feldspar crystal, both perfectly terminated with top luster. This pi...
Category
Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
$15,000 Sale Price
28% Off
Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
18th Century Italian Grand Tour Pair Of Classical Busts Apollo Belvedere & Diana
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Pair The Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Classical Greek God And Goddess Apollo And Diana Decorative Alabaster Busts For A Wonderful Library Desk
Depicting Apollo Belvedere ...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pair of Terracotta Han Guards in Polychrome Paint China Han-Dynastie, TL Tested
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of terracotta Han guardsmen in polychrome paint China TL tested
Pair of rare standing male terracotta sculptures/warriors of the Chinese Han dynasty from the 2nd century BC.
W...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Acrylic
Cypriot Byzantine Limestone Mortar with Craved Abstract Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
A very interesting Byzantine Cypriot limestone mortar with unusual hand carved decoration on all four sides. It is possibly a re-purposed capital, the top hollowed out at some point ...
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Cypriot Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Large Imperial Black Porphyry specimen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare and Large Imperial Black Porphyry architectural fragment
partially polished,
23,5 x 15 x 12 cm
Porfido Nero is a rare Black Variety of Imperial Porphyry from Gebel Dokhan (th...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porphyry
Mid 18th century Swedish pine baroque metal bound box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Swedish pine baroque metal bound box circa 1740.
Good quality oval baroque period decorative box. Profusely decorated and bound by iron strap work, edging and hing...
Category
Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
18th Century Chippendale Tea Caddy
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare, highly desirable, and sought-after model mid-18th century George III Chippendale period tea caddy. Original period metalwork.
English, circa 1750.
Why we like it...
Category
European George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Petrified Incense Cedar Wood Fossil
Located in London, GB
This spectacular cross section of petrified cedar wood comes from Saddle Mountain, Washington. It is remarkably large with a wonderful and highly aesthetic shape, exhibiting vibrant ...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Antique Money Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique money coin
Each coin is unique and varies slightly in size and stain. Each coin features natural distressing.
Sold individually.
Category
African Minimalist Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$490 / item
Chinese Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Period #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specificaly the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 year...
Category
Chinese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
18th Century George III Bombe Tea Caddy
Located in Richmond, London
A superb mid-18th century George III period bombe tea caddy. English, circa 1760.
Why we like it
A totally original example complete with tin caniste...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by Daniel Delander of London
By Daniel Delander
Located in Devon, GB
This superb George I period antique longcase clock by Daniel Delander is cased in highly figured walnut veneer of lovely colour and patina. Standing on a double plinth there is a panelled base and moulded trunk door. The pull forward hood is flanked by quarter columns with brass capitals. The case retains the original caddy top surmounted by two finials.
The square dial has an applied chapter ring with cherubin spandrels. The dial centre is finely matted with an engraved date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial. The original blued steel hands appear to be original and are finely wrought and pierced.
The movement is of eight day duration striking the hours on a single bell
Daniel Delander worked with Thomas Tompion...
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British George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Chinese export armorial Nanking plate, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export armorial Nanking plate with characteristic arrow border in cobalt underglaze blue.
China, circa 1790.
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
English canon barrel brass candlestick on domed base, 1720-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass cannon barrel candlestick with medial raised ring above a knob over waisted pedestal peened to a circular domed base.
Birmingham, England, circa 1720-40.
Category
British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene region, Namibia
Measures: 8.5 cm tall x 7 cm wide
Dioptase, once believed to be emerald when first encountered, is amongst the most vividly colored species. Large gem...
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Namibian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
A Rustic European 18th century French faience fountain with spigot
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous
Mid-18th century; probably Moustiers or Nevers, France
Faience and brass
Approximate size: 12.25 (h) x 9 (w) x 6.25 (d) inches
The present dispenser was either used as a water or wine cooler or possibly for washing hands. The original lid is lost-to-time, yet its provincial beauty remains attractive and sublime. The present example—baked with white enamel and decorated with a lovely hand-painted polychrome lattice and floral theme—is warm, elegant and rustic. The curving linear form of the flowers subtly recall the influence of Japan’s Kakiemon style present in France during the Rococo period yet is still indebted to the earlier influence of Italy’s prolific maiolica workshops.
This fountain would serve as an elegant addition for display on an oak or distressed wood console table...
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French Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
Blue and White Delft Chargers Theeboom Pattern made by "The Claw" circa 1770
By De Klaauw
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Dutch Delft chargers in the "Theeboom" pattern shows a tea plant with a fan-shaped bouquet of leaves and flowers.
The deep cobalt blue is fabulous!
This is one of the ...
Category
Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
"Nymph and Satyr" by Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sculpture "Nymph and Satyr", made by the author Claude "Clodion" Michel (1738-1814). Made of bronze and patinated in brown. Signed Clodion.
France, CIRCA 1780.
Category
French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Asian Hand-Carved Stone Temple Sculpture of a Female Divinity
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 17th century Asia hand-carved stone temple sculpture possibly from India, depicting a divinity. Featuring a strong patina revealing its age, this high-relief hand-carved stone scul...
Category
Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$7,499 Sale Price
25% Off
Continental core cast brass candlestick, 1700's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Core cast brass candlestick with a reel and knob shaft screwed to a circular domed base
Continental, 1700's.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 18th Century Richard Hodd & Son Sterling Silver Corinthian Candlesticks
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite set of four 18th-century sterling silver Corinthian candlesticks, crafted by Richard Hodd & Son, showcases the finest English craftsmanship. Featuring beautifully detailed acanthus-decorated sconces with scroll supports, silver beading along the sconces and platforms, and terraced pedestal bases, these candlesticks are a true reflection of elegant Georgian design. The shaped wax...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Period Louis XV Boulle mantle clock The case is inlaid with brass and is further decorated with Rococo scrollwork and gilded bronze mounts. The det...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Swedish Wooden Bowl
Located in Kvidinge, SE
18th Century wooden bowl with nice patina.
You can see the use of time
Fantastic bowl full of Swedish history
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,336 Sale Price
30% Off
Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Chinoiserie and gilt bronze inkwell with a decorated scene. Fine gilt bronze detail with a patinated Oriental figure in the center and inkpots with mo...
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French Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Arrow Vase Early Possibly Ming 16th Century
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Chinese cloisonne on copper arrow vase, possibly Ming Dynasty 16th century. Bottle form with pair of "arrow" tubes on either side of ...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Chamfron, Shaffron, Horse Armor Mask
Located in Carimate, Como
Authentic horse armour face mask or chanfron, dated circa late 18th-early mid-19th century from Northern Italy in wrought iron. During the late Middle Age...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian 18th Century Baroque Giltwood and Polychrome Cherub Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative true pair of Italian 18th century Baroque giltwood, polychrome and faux painted marble cherub statues. Each impressive and large scale statue i...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Italian 3 spout brass oil lamp with wick implements, 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass three spout Lucerne oil lamp on a solid brass rod threaded with a shield form finial and supported by a conical centered circular base with...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Colonial Islamic Arabian Market Jewelry Box, 18th Century, India/Malabar Coast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
AN INDIAN ROSEWOOD AND EBONY BRASS MOUNTED BOX FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET
Malabar Coast, 18th century
With a large drawer with several compartm...
Category
Indian Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by James Blackborow of London
By James Blackborow
Located in Devon, GB
An antique George II period patinated, walnut longcase clock by James Blackborow of London. This finely figured veneered clock with elegant propo...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
18th Century George III Figured Mahogany Three Pad Stricking Bracket Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
18th century George III figured mahogany three pad bracket clock by John Wright Dorking, Circa 1780. England
A most attractive English bracket clock, made around 1780, signed on ...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Shibuichi Vase/Ewer Bronze Japan Porcelain 19C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool and of high quality.
marked above the base rim.
Condition
There is a chip to the base rim and the upper rim has s...
Category
Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahoghany Paper Scroll Work Tea Caddy Box 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian scrollwork tea caddy, circa 1780.
The caddy of hexagonal shape, the front, back & cover with overall decoration of paper s...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ivory, Mahogany, Satinwood, Paper
16th Wrought Iron Safe, Renaissance Style, for Donations or Cash Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
Impressive wrought iron tabletop safe with engraved decoration and original patina. This type of safe was commonly used in the 16th and 17th centuries to hold valuables, alms, or doc...
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved and time-worn European Church Candlesticks
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved and time-worn European Church Candlesticks
Anonymous
Probably France; 18th century
Giltwood, silvered, iron
Approximate size: 21.5 (h) x 5.5 (w) x 5.5 (...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Blue and White Delft Mantle Jars Made by " The Claw" Netherlands Circa 1780
By The Claw
Located in Katonah, NY
This gorgeous pair of blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jars was hand-painted at "The Claw"* circa 1780.
The front panels depict a songbird surrounded by flowers and scrolling vines....
Category
Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar.
Original period pieces, Italy, ci...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$1,061 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This stunning tall case clock was made in the Netherlands in the late 18th century. The case is magnificently inlaid and the top of hood has two angels on each side with a carving of...
Category
Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Ko-Imari Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Box Arita PEACOCK
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white vase. Unusual painting.
Early Edo period.
Dating to 1660-1680
Similar objects in the book Porcelain fro Palaces and Fine and Curious
Condition
Both lid...
Category
Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix with Selenite Sunrays and Apophyllite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian crucifix with selenite in matrix and adorned with gem beading around the cross. The selenite in matrix creates the sunrays around the crucifix. The pi...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
18th Century Viennese Figural Porcelain Greek Mythology Group of Europa and Zeus
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful large Greek mythology white porcelain figural group with Europa en Zeus.
I never came across such a large model and think it's impressive by size, details and color.
...
Category
Austrian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Carved and Mounted Marble Stemma Cartouche from Tuscany, Italy, 16th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
The carvings of this marble stemma cartouche dates to the 1500’s. Hand-carved in Tuscany, Italy, the marble was mounted onto a geometrically shaped iron stand within the last century...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
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