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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Located in View Park, CA
A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel. There are hand-sculpted vestiges of a face reminiscent of early figurative efforts. Patina includes traces of red cinnabar and mineral deposits, attes...
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North American Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Clay

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
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African Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Chien Lung Soup Tureen Centerpiece
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of an Eighteenth-Century Chinese Porcelain Export Circular Lidded twin handle blue and white Deep Dish Tureen or Centerpiece Bowl of generous proportions and of the period Chien Lung 1736-1795. Exquisitely hand decorated depicting typical Chinese scenes of garden landscapes within trellis border on an off-white ground. The octagonal edge dome shaped cover with similar decoration and an attractive central finial. *This is one of a pair currently listed Condition: This piece is offered in exceptional condition for such an early piece, no losses or hairlines anywhere, and no restoration, possibly never used, no staining inside the bowl. This piece is typically unmarked. Width: (including handles) 10.75” (27.5cm). Diameter: (top cover rim) 10” (25.5cm). Height: 7.75” (19.75m). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Berry Bowl Hand Painted Famille Rose, Qing Qianlong circa 1760
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely hand painted Chinese porcelain bowl from the 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. The bowl is beautifully decorated with two panels of figure s...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Giant Palm Frond with Diplomytus Fish Fossil Plate
Located in New York, NY
This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring a long Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural matrix. The entire piec...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

French 18th/ 19th Century Painting of Maria with Baby Jesus On Metal
Located in Buisson, FR
Very attractive painting of Maria with the baby Jesus. Painted on metal. France circa 1800-1850 Weathered and small losses.
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Korean antique pottery vase / Goryeo dynasty / 13th to 14th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is a long crack that has been repaired. Detailed images 14th and 15th. There is no water leakage, but please refrain from leaving water in it for more than two days. Also, be s...
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South Korean Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Juvenile Triceratops Skull ‘Maple’
Located in London, GB
A skull of a juvenile Triceratops prorsus from the Maastrichtian, late Cretaceous period (68-65 million years ago). The triceratops roamed the plains of what is now North America a...
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North American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Vases 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant pair of Dutch Delft vases is from the late 18th century, circa 1780. They are beautifully hand-painted and feature cobalt blue decoration in the mid-18th-century "Thousa...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

18thC Chinese Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Famille Rose, Qing Qianlong circa 1760
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely hand painted Chinese porcelain bowl from the 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. The bowl is beautifully decorated with two panels of figure sce...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Paperweight in bronze from the late 18th Century in the shape of a cannon barrel
Located in Knivsta, SE
Paperweight in bronze from the late 18th Century in the shape of a cannon barrel. Beautiful patina. Wear consistent with age and use
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Celestite Heart Shaped Geode with Natural Forming Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Blue heart shaped celestite geode adorned with a coordinating naturally forming baroque pearl. The name for this specific geode is derived from the Latin word Caelestis, meaning "ce...
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Moroccan Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Drotops Megalomaniacus Trilobite Fossil From Morocco // 264 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This 100% complete trilobite fossil of the species drotops megalomanicus on its natural limestone matrix is estimated to date back 400 million years to the Devonian period. Out of Mo...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madigascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 6.5 x.5.25 × 1.25 in./ 16.5 × 13.5 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gms A richly colored example wit...
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Malagasy Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Lunar Meteorite - A Piece of the Moon
Located in London, GB
A beautiful section of the lunar meteorite Gadamis 003, discovered in the oasis Berber town of Ghadames, Libya, and revealing a magnificent greyish-white spotted interior, evoking th...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful traces of color. Small losses and without the relics. Silver/silvered central piece ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic wall sculpture depicting a rare horses from SAN POLO VENEZIA
Located in Renens, CH
Rare wall sculpture in polychrome enameled ceramic representing four horses signed " SAN POLO VENEZIA "
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Large Decorative Stone Shelf Noto
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A large decorative sandstone plinth or shelf from the 18th century reclaimed from a palazzo in Noto.  It could be used to support a shelf, as the leg ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

18th Century Dutch Walnut & Iron Polychromed Domed Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th-century Dutch Walnut and Iron Polychrome Domed Table Box  Netherlands, 18th century or older A 18th-century Dutch walnut and iron polychrome domed table box, likely retaining i...
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Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

67 Gram Brenham Pallasite Meteorite
Located in New York, NY
The Brenham meteorite is a pallasite meteorite found in Kansas in 1882. It is one of only a few pallasite meteorites, a type of meteorite with beautiful green and orange olivine crys...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Spanish 17th/ 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved standing Baroque angel figure. Unique period piece with its original paint . Spain, circa 1650-1750 Weathered. small losses . Measurement here below includes ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

18th Century Georgian Period English Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
Beloved for its aesthetic beauty and exceptionally high quality, Georgian period furniture and decoration are arguably the most sought after and enduring pieces in British history. T...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Japanese earthenware jars in rare colors/1600 or later/Flower vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese earthenware jar. The shape is typical of an earthenware jar, but its greatest attraction is the color of the surface. ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Extra Large 12.5 in Luminescent Ammonite Fossil, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #LP3
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 12.75 x 11 x 2.25 in. / 32 x 28 x 6 cm Weight: 12 lbs 14 oz/ 5.85 kg In this example, the complex...
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Malagasy Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Ancient Greek Cypriot Pottery Bichrome Aryballos Oinochoe Bullseye Flask 750 BC
Located in Portland, OR
An ancient 3,000 year old Greek-Cypriot pottery aryballos or flask, circa 750 B.C., from the island of Cyprus. The vessel made of pottery Bichrome ware...
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Greek Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XIV period messenger box, late 17th early 18th century. This pretty box is made of leather-covered wood decorated with copper nails on the front and top of the box....
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cabinet Set Six Imari Dessert Plates with Dragons 18th Century Turner's Patent
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of six plates, crafted by John Turner around 1795, features the exquisite Imari color palette of iron red, cobalt blue, and radiant gold. The color combination creates a vib...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Appliques in Gilt Bronze, Rococo, Mid-18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Appliques in gilt bronze, Rococo from mid-18th century. Some wear on the original gilding (see pictures), but the overall impression of these 270 years old app...
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European Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions:...
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Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

17th Century Carved Wood Silver Gilt Polychrome Figure of Saint John
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Saint John the Evangelist figure created in the workshop of Franz Matthias Hiernle in Mainz, Germany. The superbly carved and highly decorated slender figure, in an elegant and...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Genuine Trilobite (Ptychopariida) Fossil on Matrix (17 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the most primitive species known. The earliest species occurred in the second half of the Lower Cambrian...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Very old Japanese pottery Jar/12th to 13th century/Tokoname ware/Wabi-sabi vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old jar in Japan. This is a pottery called Tokoname ware. Tokoname is a kiln located in Aichi prefecture, Japan. (Tokoname Kiln is marked with a red circle on the map....
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Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Rattan Pencil Reed Desk Organizer Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This elegant mid century modern rattan pencil reed desk organizer features a beautiful texture and gold accents. Its three compartments offer practica...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan

18th Century Spanish Granada Antique Lebrillo Bowl XL
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very large antique Spanish Lebrillo mixing bowl in earthenware, made of hand crafted terra cotta, originating from Granada, Spain. Featuring a glaz...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Crotacephalina Trilobite From Morocco // 185 Grams // 400 Million Years Old
Located in New York, NY
This 100% complete trilobite fossil of the species crotacephalina on its natural limestone matrix is estimated at approximately 400 million years old, dating back to the Devonian per...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

17/18th Century French Baroque Carved Oak Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head, France, circa 1650-1750 Weathered, small losses and old repair. Measurements include the wooden base. H:37,5cm W:37,5cm D:8,5cm
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Spinosaurus Toe Claw // 4-1/8" Long // Cretaceous Period
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spined reptile") is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. This behemoth lived in present-day Morocco during the upper Albian to upper Turonian...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes and ...
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Thai Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large 17/18th Century Italian Carved Carrara Marble Baroque Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered marble baroque angel. Italy 17/18th century. Weathered, losses and old repairs. More pictures are available on request.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque giltwood candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request. Measurement individual.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Keichousaurus Fossil
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved Keichousaurus fossil from Asia showcasing fine skeletal detail. The extremities are remarkably intact, allowing a clear view of the limbs, spine, and tail str...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Giltwood and Carved Red Lacquered Figures
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary pair of warrior sculpted in gilded wood with red lacquer on the garments. These very rare pieces hail from the Mid-18th Century, and showcase exquisite craftsmanships through meticulously carved depictions of the garments, of the muscular arms and in particular for the refined and elaborate scroll designs on the garments in rare red lacquer. At the top of the long branch in the figure's hands there is a flat base that can be used to place vases or objects. The predilection for the exotic, which always played a preponderant role in Venetian artistic history, finds striking confirmation in the proliferation of these figures which make their appearance as polychrome furnishing elements already in the inventories of the 17th-Century. The 18th- Century decreed the triumph of these powerful figures sculpted in the round, variously used as torch holders, tray holders or vase holders. One of the most Venetian furniture expert, D.ssa Clara Santini, said about these magnificent sculptures: On rocky pedestals, this spectacular pair of warriors appears magnificently dressed in effortful oriental-style costumes. The bright gold of the dresses, embellished with red lacquer curlicues, are counterpointed by the ebony black lacquer and the red of the lips. The bodies seem to arch in the gusts of wind which also inflate their clothes The pieces are in very good state of maintenance and they are guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The pair of gilt wood and carved red lacquered sculptures...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in Italy in the 1700s, this giltwood niche has been mounted to a painted black stand. The small altar piece is quite unique, with the teal...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Japanese antique pottery "Shigaraki" large vase/1400-1500/Natural glaze pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I have received a very nice Jar. This is Shigaraki ware, one of the six great kilns that have existed in Japan since ancient times. Shigaraki is a historic kiln located in Shiga Pref...
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Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Spanish 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved wooden ornament depicting two angel holding a laurel wreath. Unique period piece . Spain, circa 1700-1750 Weathered. Small losses and old repairs. Measurement ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Impressive Amethyst Pillar with White Quartz Section
Located in London, GB
Given its breath-taking stature, one can see that this amethyst cluster was freed from an especially large geode and with amethyst of exceptional quality within. The color and size...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
12th century extremely rare romanesque wood sculpture of the Virgin Mary. Magnificent wood hand carved sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding a book to her chest. It is an extremely rare survivor of the 12th century. The style is European, possibly French or English. This statue is a testimony to beautiful religious art from about 1150. A truly rare Romanesque sculpture...
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English Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Delft five-piece garniture from mid-18th century Holland, circa 1760, is a masterpiece. The hand-painted panels on the front and back of each jar are de...
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Dutch Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Large Medieval 15th Century Religious Hand Carved Marble Sculpture Group
Located in Nottingham, GB
A large and rare second half of 15th century religious marble sculpture group, hand carved, mounted on bronze base for display. This sculpture group depicts the death of Saint Joseph...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Antique Giltwood Picture Frame. English 18th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely Georgian giltwood picture frame Carved pine with shallow gesso and gilt Original patina Internally or sight measures 19.25 x 24 inches. 48.5 x 61 cm Free UK shipping
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century Italian Majolica Polychrome Pharmacy Jar or Albarello, dated 1777. These jars were use in apothecaries to hold medicinal herbs, powders...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

16th Century Italian Renaissance Carving of a Male Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
16th century Italian carved and polychromed figure of a male saint or prophet with a wonderful presence. Shown holding an open book in his right hand with flames at his feet, mid-16t...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wood

278 Gram Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 4.6 Billion Years Old
Located in New York, NY
The Campo del Cielo iron meteorites were discovered in 1576 about 500 miles northwest of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Testing proved the "rocks" to be meteorites. It is estimated that t...
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Argentine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Japanese antique pottery "Echizen ware" Large Jar/1500s/Rare large vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is "Echizen ware". Echizen is a historic kiln located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated around the 9th century. There are 6 kilns with a long history in...
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Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Impressive Amethyst Geode with Large Calcite
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Amethyst geode, a captivating treasure with a heart of intense purple and a unique large calcite, cradled in a custom rotating stand for a 360-degree view of its splendou...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Amethyst “Harp" with phantom calcites
Located in London, GB
This museum-quality Amethyst “harp” from Artigas, Uruguay, is a natural sculpture of exceptional beauty and rarity. The piece features a harmonious arrangement of high-quality Amethy...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

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