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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Italian 18th Century Blasson, Family Crest
Located in Round Top, TX
A very stunning 18th century Italian Blasson - Family Crest. Expertly carved from Carrara Marble with heraldic lion, a crown and vines. A spectacular pie...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

17th C. Hand Carved Stone Planter Jardinière Decorative Antiques Center Piece LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C. Hand Carved Stone Planter Jardinière Decorative Antiques Center Piece LA . Beautiful Circa late 1600’s carved limestone Vasque jardi...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of minerals and crystals in a fan-shaped case. These exquisite minerals are nicely presented in a bevelled fan-shaped mahogany display case, dating to circa 1850, with d...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Rare Large Amber Quartz Rock Crystal Ball
Located in New York, NY
Rare, large translucent amber rock crystal ball with beautiful veins.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18thc Pair Louis XVI Fire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks/ Candle Holders
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1790 French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candle Holders/ Candlesticks. Highly detailed and quite stunning!
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Prattware English Pottery Cradle with a Sleeping Child
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Georgian English Prattware pottery cradle containing a sleeping child dating from around 1800. The cradle sits raised on two rockers a...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Rappe" urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1800. Inscribed “Rappe” within a floral leafy bordered cartouche. Rappe was a coarse kind of snuff mad...
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Dutch Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts
Located in London, GB
Very rare Ming dynasty porcelain ewer with ottoman gem-set tombak mounts Chinese and Turkish, 16th/17th century Measures: Tombak: height 20cm,...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

Set of Three Delft Blue and White Theeboom Pattern Chargers 18th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of three Dutch delft chargers in the "Theeboom" pattern shows a tea plant with a fan-shaped bouquet of leaves and flowers. This is one of the most beautiful designs hand-p...
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Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Spectacular Indus Valley Terracota Vessel with Zebu Bulls
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Spectacular large terracota vessel with bulbous body and a flat vase. A large frieze od dark-painted geometric and floral decorations features on the top half of the vessel. This is ...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Porcelain dancing couple figurine by Volkstedt
Located in Lisbon, PT
A charming Baroque translucent soft-paste porcelain figurine of a dancing couple of the Volkstedt, Muller & Co, Dresden manufacturing of the late 18th century. Marked on the base.
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Bell Top Bracket Clock by James Evans
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An elegant 18th century 8 day verge bracket clock in ebonised case by James Evans London. The back plate beautifully engraved. The movement has ...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair Dutch Delft Hand Painted Imari Dishes 18th Century Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
These Dutch pancake plates are adorned with a beautiful hand-painted scene in bold Imari colors of cobalt blue and iron red, enhanced by forest green and bright yellow, which replace...
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Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Pair of Burmese Sandstone Temple Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of carved sandstone Burmese temple guards. Originates from paragode in Burma c. 15-17th century. Handcarved with fine details. Each guard ...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers, 2 of five sacrificial utensil...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Sunray Mounted on a Yellow Hematoid Quartz Heart
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural Sacred Heart - 18th century Italian sunray mounted on a yellow hematoid heart and adorned with yellow crystal quartz points. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Green Tea Caddy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, 18th century English Bilston or Battersea enamel green tea caddy. Likely manufactured in South Staffordshire. Of octagonal form with ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Pair of Ming Dynasty Fish Roof Tiles, circa 1600
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ming dynasty fish roof tiles, circa 1600.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Landscape Figural Dish Kosometsuke
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely early 17th century Kosometsuke dish, made for the Japanese market. We simply fell in love with it. The painting style is very typical for this period but...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe. While tourmaline may not shine as other bright as other minerals, it offers a distinctive look almost li...
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Zimbabwean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture
Located in Doha, QA
This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

17th Century Italian Faience Apothecary Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th Century Italian Faience ceramic apothecary jar. Bright colors of yellow, green and dark blue on cream background. In writing is "VG To BASILICO". There is a label affixed to bot...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Shipwreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 17th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 17th Century Sawankhalok ceramic jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand. It features a wonderfully subtle turquoise undertone as well as natural marine ...
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Thai Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century" Period: 15th century Romanesque Technique: Carved and polychromed solid wood Dimensions: 124 x 36 x 17 cm Impressive Romanesque s...
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Italian Greco Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand Carved Stone Column Base Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Column Base Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element .Nicely Hand Carved 18th Century Stone base pedestal door stopper,...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

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

17th Century Marble Boars Head Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A carved architectural marble fragment depicting a boars head, reclaimed from Pentney Abbey, Norfolk. Dating to circa 1680, this freestanding animal sculpture displays a striking st...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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 Derby Porcelain Vase with May Blossom Decoration
Located in Downingtown, PA
Derby Porcelain Shaped Vase with May Blossom Decoration, circa 1770-1775 The four-sided shaped Baluster vase and cover with square-shaped neck and foot is designed with a design of multiple applied tightly packed May blossoms or Mayflowers (Schneeballen) with yellow stamen and a tint of aqua blue to the edge of each flower while the ground behind has a light purple wash creating a stunning effect after the Meissen Schneeballen...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock Italian, 17th Century Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm A stunning piece from the 17th century, this table clock is a precious element of horological artistry and mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an intriguing symbol that lends a striking visual appeal. The foundation of the timepiece is a gilt brass and...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Ceramic Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Figure Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pre-Columbian figural vessel from West Mexico Colima culture (circa 300BC-400AD). Made of molded clay, the stoneware vessel depicts a seated hunchback...
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mounted Banded Fluorite Slab Specimen
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A mounted banded fluorite Slab specimen Polished to one side and mounted on a carved wood base imitating a rock formation. Approx. H 6 1/4 in.(16 cm.) x W 8 in.(20.3 cm.) x ...
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American Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique 18th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Based Month of August Porc
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Dutch Delft blue plate with nice decoration of the month of august In 18th c chinese style 18th century. Diameter: 22 cm. Condition: Typical rimflaws and restoration Condition ...
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Dutch Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Important Sculpture "Saint George in Bronze"Bernt Notke (1440–before May 1509)
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Sculpture "Saint George in Bronze" Bernt Notke ( 1440 – before May 1509) sculpture from the 18th/early 19th century. 75*47*h 83cm good condition Bernt Notke Bernt Notke ...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Baby Jesus with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique baby Jesus figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving feature its original polychrome finish for a luxurio...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Diminutive Louis XV Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Cachepot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Louis XV ormolu & patinated bronze cachepot* France, of period Louis XV (1715-1744) or older A subtle, magnificent casting, of cachepot ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A large pair of English 18th century yew wood treen vases, circa 1760
Located in Central England, GB
This fabulous pair of rare large yew wood treen vases are in the form of large stemmed goblets following a design similar to glassware of the period. They have been beautifully turne...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Yew

Antique Arita Edo Period 17th C Japanese Porcelain Dish Ming Kraak Style Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white dish, in the style of similar Ming period early 17th century pieces. Beautiful decoration. Edo period. Condition Perfect condition. Size: 36CM Diameter ...
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Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Rosewood Oblong Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive, good quality, late 18th century rosewood oblong shaped tea caddy having satinwood strung mouldings and original brass hinges, with working lock and key. Constructed using attractive rosewood timber which retains a good colour and patina, the satinwood strung mouldings used on this tea caddy create a really nice contrast. Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Figure of Christ on Italian Crown Fragment
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Titled "Courage at Calvary" 18th century Italian figure of Christ mounted on an 18th century corona (crown) fragment with antique hand-forged nails and citrine points. The missing l...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Iron

18th-19th Century White Italian Carrara Marble Satyr Mask, Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A hand carved late 18th/19th Century mythological marble Satyr mask with horns, weathered patina in good condition. The hand sculpted Italian Carrara marb...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair 18th Century Blue and White Gilded New Hall Dishes England Circa 1790
Located in Katonah, NY
The New Hall China Manufactory made this pair of late 18th-century blue and white gilded dishes in Stoke-On-Trent, England, circa 1790. On the border, the deep blue has exceptional ...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

George II Decorative Antique Sterling Silver Basket Edward Aldridge London 1753
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1753 by Edward Aldridge, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Basket, features slat piercing, rope borders, and a twist handle. The b...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ancient Sican-Chimu Twin-Spouted Pottery Vessel – Pre-Columbian Artifact
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare Sican-Chimu transitional twin-spouted pottery vessel is a remarkable example of pre-Columbian craftsmanship from the coastal regions of ancient Peru. Featuring a bridge han...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

French cast brass circular base candlestick, 1720
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass baluster shaft & candle cup candlestick threaded to a circular base France, circa 1720.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Black Crucifix with Tourmaline in Matrix
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix adorned with tourmaline and mounted on tourmaline in a crystal matrix from Brazil. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and c...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline

Tianqi Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Porcelain 17c Ming Dynasty Ni Zan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this beautiful dish Visible is a typically painted scene for this period. Mountain landscape with bamboo and clouds house in the right centre. The shape is very nice...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Baroque Religious Madonna and Child Sculpture, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An 18th-century Italian sculpture of a draped Madonna, masterfully carved in polychrome and gilded wood. The Virgin, gracefully veiled, holding the infant Jesus on her lap with a st...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Porcelaine de Paris Vases Signed and Gifted to "la Princess de Lamballe"
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of vases is made of exceptionally fine Porcelaine de Paris from the 18th century. The bronze mounts are covered in gold, and were 19th century additions. The porcelain itself is a phenomenal blue color with gold designs on it that looks magnificent. The vases each have a set of four portraits on them as well: two horizontal scenes on the front and back, with two vertical portraits above them on the front and back as well. The paintings on the front of each have people in them, whereas the ones on the back depict country scenes and buildings. The inscription under the lid of the vase reads "Offert par Le Duc de Richelieu a la Princess de Lomballe." The Duke of Richelieu who gave these vases was most likely Louis François Armand de...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoserie Plate w. Peony & Chrysanthemum
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoserie plate is a captivating piece of ceramic art that reflects the outstanding craftsmanship and cultural exchange of its time. Originatin...
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Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Pair Louis XV Porcelain Flower Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XV ormolu candlesticks with porcelain flowers. Elegant tulip-form candle nozzles and varied puce and white and period soft ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Large 18th Century Gilt Wood Eagle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large early 18th century carved gilt wood eagle, mounted on a square red velvet covered plinth. Originally used as a lectern adornment, this archite...
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English Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Chinese Archaistic Black Patina Bronze Altar Vase
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chinese bronze vase with decoration in the Archaistic style and dragon mythical beast loop handles.
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French pair of candle holders made of hand crafted matted and polished burnt gilded bronze, in good condition. Each of the detailed sticks is composed with a face mascarons, a crowned man and woman, carrying a mug with flowers, loose cuffs supported by a round plinth, standing on square base. The Parisian décor...
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French Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Red Hematoid Quartz Heart with 18th Century Italian Cross on a Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 'Sacred Heart' - 18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished red hematoid quartz heart and adorned with natural-forming baroque pearls and a cross-shaped baroque pear...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Gold Leaf

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Allam
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Figured Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Allam, circa 1780, of architectural form, the 12 in. brass dial with silvered chapter ring, seconds ring and oval plaque signed Joh...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Delft Three-Piece Blue and White Garniture, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Painted with birds on branches.
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Danish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Sculptures, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful pair of antique carved figurines. Italian, circa 1780, the tall sculptures depict two men, probably soldiers, in flowing robes with one arm out stretched. The elegant fig...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

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