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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small carved wooden candle holders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individ...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1764, Set of Four George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, English
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a distinguished set of four George III sterling silver candlesticks, skillfully crafted in 1764 by the esteemed silversmith Ebenezer Coker. Each candlestick stands as a te...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Exceptional quality French 18th century silverplate and brass candlesticks, Louis XVI period. Subtle, Neoclassical influences are evident in fluted textures and beaded edges on the s...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courts...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Georgian Longcase Clock by Collier, Eccles
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4734 fine quality Georgian, mahogany, moon phase grandfather clock, having original enamelled dial signed Collier, Eccles with subsidiar...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...
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European Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ancient Nok Clay Sculpture from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Terracotta head remnant on tapered wood base
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Nigerian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A 17th / 18th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A glazed terracotta jar from South of France. 17th or 18h Century. Extraordinary original outside patina. Report of condition : two small hole and one hole on the base to permit w...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Sculptural 18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Rare Stalagmite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" vase with a rare application of coordinating stalagmite on a polished petrified wood base. It originally was found a saved from the Florence ...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Opal
Located in New York, NY
Opal Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Measures: 14.4 cm tall x 11 cm wide Precious opals are a hydrated amorphous form of silica (amorphous meaning a non-crystallized solid), unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. Australia is the locality most associated with precious opal. The precious opals of Ethiopia were only discovered recently in 2008. Opals are formed over thousands of years when rain frees spherical silica particles from sandstone. These microscopic particles spread deep into underground cavities and are then compressed into a closely-packed interlaced structure. When miners bring them forth from the earth to the surface, sunlight travels through this microstructure creating the dazzling kaleidoscope of flashing rainbow colors that we see here. This opal may be unique. The colors are like no other we have seen from Ethiopia. There are several names given to opal (Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Fire opal, etc.). This piece begins an entirely new genre - Candy Opal.
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Ethiopian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Opal

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Located in Austin, TX
Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Neolithic Stone Bracelets from Mali
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite Neolithic bracelets from Mali are a captivating testament to ancient craftsmanship and ingenuity. Carved from limestone with natural crystalline veins coursing throug...
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Malian Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel Silver Plated Candleholders, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Brutalist stackable candle holders design Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel in silver plated for BMF Nagel, made Germany 1960s Please ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Small 18/19th Century French Giltwood Mirror With Grapes
Located in Buisson, FR
Small hand carved mirror with grapes. Unique period piece. France, circa 1780-1850 Weathered, small , small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:38cm W:26,5cm D:9cm
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

George I Period Britannia Standard Silver Candlesticks, London, 1720
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1720 by George Boothby, these very handsome, early George I period, Antique Brittania Standard Silver Candlesticks, are cast and octagonal in shape, each engr...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A rare, sheet silver human face mask with simple relief facial features including large, almond shaped eyes and downturned mouth. Classic stepped pyramid headdress with round, very t...
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Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Small Thai Seated Bronze Buddha Maravijaya, Ayutthaya, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A small Thai cast seated bronze figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th century. This sculpture captures the m...
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Thai Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mosasaurus Head And Spine - Skull, Neck, Curved Bone & Tail
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Mosasaurus was a carnivore. It lived in the Cretaceous period and existed from Upper Cretaceous Epoch to 61.7 million years ago. It lived in a terrestrial habitat like grasslands, fo...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Chinese export porcelain rim soup
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export porcelain rim soup decorated in cobalt underglaze blue. The pattern centers on a blooming flower surrounded by scattered prunus boughs within the border of the dished ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Pottery Dough Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large late 18th early 19th century rustic 24"+ French pancheon or dough bowl. This antique French dough bowl has a beautiful green glazed int...
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French Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

18th C Allegorical Gilt Enamel Snuff Box, Atrib Fromery Workshop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th C Brass-Mounted Allegorical Motif Enamel Snuff Box, Attributed to the Fromery Workshop The Cartouche-shaped bombe box, the hinged lid applied with rais...
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European Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

English seam cast brass swirl base candlestick, 1750
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Seam cast brass baluster candlestick which incorporates a swirl cast knob on the candle shaft, and swirl edge on the rim of the bobeshe which is peened to an eight lobed swirl base. ...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique brewery beer jug "pear jug" Bavaria/Austria mid 18th century pewter lid
Located in Landshut, BY
traditional antique beer jug "Birnenkrug" translated: pear jug Bavaria or Austria middle of 18th century with a pewter lid Ø mouth: 7cm ~ Ø max 14cm ~ weight: 1149grs
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German Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Ming Dynasty Vase with Vibrant Turquoise Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ming Dynasty (16th century) pottery vase with vivid turquoise glaze, decorated with dragons. The vase is partially moulded, with circular bosses around the mouth rim and a hexagonal ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Swagged Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1775
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A particularly successful vase in black basalt, with simple, classical deocration or swags and berries & leaves. This vase comes from the Wedgwood & Bentley period, during which the ...
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Spanish 17th Century Ceramic Circular Charger Plate, Talavera or Puente
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Faience charger with floral motifs. Talavera de la Reina-Puente del Arzobispo, Toledo. Spain, late 17th century. Hand painted in ochre, yellow, brown and blue with a central...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica

17th Century Large Red Terracotta Vessel, Vase, Planter with Low Tap
Located in Miami, FL
Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of red clay with handcrafted semi circular figures. A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usually without...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, The Netherlands, circa 1730. The backplate is pierced and embossed with floral motifs around the vessel in the center...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Period Dore Bronze Striking Cartel Clock, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Louis XVI period dore bronze striking cartel clock, 18th century. With it's horological functions completely intact this stunning clock is in excellent condition with ...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th century English creamware baskets and plates
Located in Delft, NL
18th century English creamware baskets and plates A set of 2 oval open woven baskets on an oval dish with open basket weave pattern rims and handles of a thin twisted pattern, decor...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

George III Mahogany Regulator Clock
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regulator clock by William Chisholm, London. Baillie has no record of the maker but by the design of its original case, we believe it to be late 18th century circa 1790. The 8 day ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French 18K Three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Nicolas Marguerit c.1770
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 18th Century French magnificent three-colured 18k gold snuff box, of oval form, the hinged cover with an oval plaque, cast, chased and applied with a dog and a bird within a ...
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French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper Turonian stages of the Cretaceous period...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

18th Century Worcester Porcelain Saucer Dish or Bowl Blue & Gold Ptn, circa 1780
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good late 18th century Worcester porcelain Slop bowl or Saucer Dish with a combined blue and gold pattern, fully marked and ...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Six Dynasties Pottery Model of an Armored Horse, 3rd-4th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An extremely rare Chinese painted pottery model of an armored horse, Six Dynasties period (220-581 AD), TL tested by Oxford Authentication. The stocky ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Antique Qianlong Ennamelled Bronze Small Dish Chinese, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made piece of 18th century enamel on bronze. Canton Qianlong. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Orig...
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Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine longclock from the end of the 18th century circa 1780 in oak by the watchmaker Charles Robotham of the city of Leicester Very beautiful English clock The clock has its o...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant Danish 18th century Louis XVI period oak grandfather clock. The clock is raised by fine bun feet below a mottled finally carved foliate band. The case displays one doo...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

1750 Venezia Italy Rococo Lacquered Wooden Yellow Box and Jewelry Case
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a magnificent lacquered wooden box, with rich polychrome decoration on a yellow background. In the center of the lid an exotic landscape has been painted with palm, flowers and berries surrounding the figure of the elegant dressed lady. The box has done following the techinque of "arte povera". With this tecnique there are less layers of lacquer and the decoration is made with a paper collage together some lacquered parts. This brighting piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style. This box has a timeless beauty and it is a little jewel to contain jewels. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. The piece is in very good state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The little iron key is not working. The wooden yellow lacquered box...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice petrified wood sculpture, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossiliz...
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Unknown Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Important 18th Century French Horn and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock Signed Marchand
Located in Rome, IT
An early Louis XV green stained horn and gilt bronze-mounted bracket clock, the clock second quarter of 18th century, the dial inscribed 'Causard Her du Roy a l...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar, Machang Period #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 yea...
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Chinese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Peony Deep Dish, 14th-15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Chinese celadon glazed deep dish with an impressed peony design to the center, Ming Dynasty, circa 1400, Longquan kilns, China. The lovey dish covered in an attractive ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Fossil Coral Cluster
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Florence fragment" with a fossil coral head on a fossil coral cluster base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Large Vintage Sandstone Sculpture of a Child, Italy c. 18th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, this charming sandstone statue head captures the essence of a child. This cherub girl is likely of Italian origin. Hand carved, this impressive fiqure portrays a ...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

19th Century Swedish Rococo Tall Case Clock with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Rococo tall case clock from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and carvings in shape of flowers and leav...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carrara Marble and Ormolu Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period white Carrara marble and ormolu garniture clock set signed by Jean-Simon Bourdier. The clock is raised by elegant mot...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Winged Putto Italian Sculpture 1700 Face of Angel in Carved Wood
Located in Milano, MI
Winged Putto Sculpture of Italian origin from the 1750s depicts the Face of Angel In Carved Wood from a liturgical ornament to which it was attached with two nails, holes can still ...
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European Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

18th Century Venetian Giltwood Frames A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Italian carved and giltwood frames. Most likely Venetian. Hand carved wood in a wonderfully worn gold gilt patina.
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is an exceptional and historic pair of Damascus enameled metalwork vessels or urns. These art objects show signs of rough use and handling through the centuries. Although it is ...
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West Asian Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Swedish "Dug out Barrel"/Laggkärl dated 1783
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish "Dug out Barrel"/Laggkärl dated 1783 Made from a single solid dugout pine tree trunk with a attatched bottom, perfect as a planter. Height: 51 cm/20 inch Diameter: 26 cm/10...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Set of 17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragments' with Free-Formed Copper
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A set of three coordinating 17th century Italian 'Florence Fragments' all topped with varying collections of selenite rock crystal and naturally free-forming copper. These fragment...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish China Landscape Puce Rose Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice and unusual example of 18th century porcelain in famille rose with gilt combination. Absolute top quality painting Condition minimal rimfritting on...
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Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Primitive Wabi Sabi 18Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel
Located in London, GB
A black 18th C. terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply texture. Historic damage/chipping to the rim.
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Portuguese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Italian Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Wood Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of historical elegance to your home with this stunning 19th-century Italian torchiere floor lamp. Masterfully crafted in a gr...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vesuvianite, Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Canada
Located in New York, NY
Vesuvianite, Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Québec, Canada 7.5 cm tall x 6 cm wide "The Jeffrey mine, once the largest producer of chrysotile asbestos in th...
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Canadian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

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