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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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

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Wood

Miniature Antique Edo Period Ca 1700 Japanese Porcelain Ewer Blue White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you this very sweet and small ewer from the edo period. We have never owned a piece like this before and think it's really sweet and delicate. With a lovely...
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Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Grandfather Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Grandfather Clock, Isaac Hewlett, Bristol. A fine quality Bristol longcase clock with 12-inch square brass dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals, day of the month, inscribed ''Is...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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

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

18th Century Antique French Miner’s Whale Oil Lantern Brass Rooster 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 18th century French miner’s whale oil lantern, decorated with a brass rooster and iron handle/hook.
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French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Blue Swedish Baroque Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue baroque long case clock from the mid to late 18th century, between 1770 and 1790. The clock is Swedish and made from Swedish pine with the original blue paint as well as the aut...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

17th Century Iron Lock & Key
Located in Huntington, NY
17th century lock & key. Probably form a large cabinet or a door.  
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Butterscotch Amber From Ukraine // 322 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Baltic Region Amber is fossilized tree resin, which has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since Neolithic times. This is an unusually large specimen of butterscotch ...
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Ukrainian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

A Tosei Gusoku (Samurai's Armour), 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Belonging to the period 1603-1867, most likely between the end of 17th and the beginning of 18th Century, this beautiful armour is a 32-plate suji kabuto made of brown-lacquered iron...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Large Antique Luneville Lions Made circa 1800
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE THEM: They're majestic! We are pleased to offer this pair of large antique Luneville lions made in France circa 1800. These exceptional lio...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient Greek mould-made terracotta antefix decorated with the female head of the Goddess Artemis Bendis. Western Greek, Italy, Taranto, early 4th century BC. Two small feathered win...
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Italian Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Baroque Madonna and Child Sculpture, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This late 17th-century Portuguese Baroque sculpture in polychromed wood depicts the Madonna holding the Christ Child, carved with exquisite detail and spiritual grace. The Virgin is...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ancient Greek Red Figured Vase Fragment with an Athlete
Located in London, GB
An exquisite example of the artistic heights achieved by the most talented Greek painters of the Classical Period. A precious fragment from the centre of a wine cup, detailing a fine...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, 1603-1867
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese hand carved Jizai Kagi hearth hook in keyaki wood (Japanese Zelkova). The hook is presented on a custom forged metal stand.  Japan, Edo Period, 16...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Blue and White Delft Dishes Antique Pair Made circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of blue and white Dutch Delft dishes with lovely chinoiserie decoration, which features an image of a vase overflowing with flowers. Around the vas...
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Dutch Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Delft

18th Century Moorish-Ottoman Iznik Style Crescent Moon Architectural Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Moorish-Ottoman Iznik Style Crescent Moon Architectural Inkwell, Signed with Unidentified Cypher Mark This exquisite 18th-century Moorish-Ottoman architectural inkwell ...
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Dutch Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Special Arts & Crafts Brass / Copper Bucket w. Rare Watering Can Spout & Handles
Located in Lisse, NL
Sizeable and museum quality, embossed copper with brass handles bucket on feet. This stunning, sturdy and heavy antique and hand-crafted buc...
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English Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Brass

English cast brass Queen Anne candlestick, 1740-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass Queen Anne candlestick with urn form candle cup with circular bobeshe, supported by a baluster with a four sided knob above ring and knob turnings peened to a raised squar...
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British Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture. The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone s...
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French Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Late 18th Century English Longcase Clock with Moonphases, Manchester, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Late 18th Century English Grandfather Clock with Moonphases England (Manchester) Mahogany second half of 18th century Dimensio...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Dryosaurus Altus Dinosaur Femur Fossil // 150 Million Years Old
Located in New York, NY
This is the well preserved and fully intact fossilized femur of a Dryosaurus altus, found in Emery County, Utah within the famous fossil-rich Morrison Formation spanning much of the ...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Italian 17th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Yellow Glazed Spiraling Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian terracotta olive oil jar from the 17th century, with yellow glazed spiraling décor, raised motif and twisted lateral handles. Created in Italy during the 17th century, thi...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Unique Large Swedish Genuine Patina Folk Art Wooden Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unique Swedish folk-art bowl in a very unusual boat like shape. This wooden bowl is large and wide with date “1782” underneath along with a set of initials. An unusual detail is the ...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Ancient Spirals: Fossilized Ammonite Pair on Modern Display 7"H
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Fossilized Ammonite Slices on Custom Metal Bases. This stunning pair of fossilized ammonite slices showcases the intricate and mesmerizing patterns of these ancient marine mo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Early Italian Polychrome Majolica Albarello, Late 17th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Polychrome Majolica Albarello, Late 17th Century.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Roman Marble Bust of Bacchus, Circa 2nd Century AD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Roman bust came out of a prominent Pasadena estate.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of English Georgian Old Sheffield candelabras, c. 1780-90
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of George III old Sheffield plate three light candelabra in the Adams taste. The six sided looped arms support fluted tulip form candle cups which center on a single candle cup ...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Copper

Rare Japanese antique pottery jar/13th century/Kamakura period/Excavated pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We would like to introduce you to some fascinating pots excavated in Japan. This is a pot fired in an ancient Japanese kiln called Tokoname ware. Tokoname is a kiln located in Aichi...
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Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Perfect Antique Edo period Ca 1680 Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. Rare Japanese Kraak interpretation. The rim beautifully painted. Marked at base. ...
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Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700
Located in Cantù, IT
Meraviglioso Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700 provenienza villa reale lago maggiore produzione mice versailles anni 6...
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Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

18th Century inlaid mahogany long case clock by William Underwood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid mahogany long case clock by William Underwood of London circa 1760. Excellent quality clock by renowned london maker william underwood circa 1760. Second hand di...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Silver and Gold Crucifix with Mica and Calcite Crystal
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian silver and gold leaf crucifix adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on a mica cluster and a calcite crystal. The mica specimen is from the Great Smoky Mountain...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

25.54 Gram 99 Million Year Old Burmese Amber Medley
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Burmese amber specimen dates back approximately 99 million years. Pieces like these are sometimes called a menagerie and this one contains s...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Period Rectangular Giltwood Italian Salvator Rosa Style Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Salvator Rosa last 17th century giltwood frame. Internal measurements cm 24 x 32.5 Pure example of Italian Salvator Rosa gild wood frame of 17th century. "Salvator Rosa" is the famo...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox
Located in Lomita, CA
There is a fantastical quality to this casket lockbox with its dramatic presentation. It has brass rings with lions' (or wolves) heads and a latch/escutcheon. The size and complexity of the latch suggest that it was designed to keep prying hands away. But it has a very interesting look that many people will like. The style and appearance suggest Continental origins, and appraisers say it was produced in the 18th century or earlier. The baroque casket...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Fireplace Bellows with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a rare fireplace bellows in carved and lacquered wood with polychrome decorations of flowers on a light green background. It has original leather details and the bronze spout...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18thC Gothic Wrought Iron Hanging Circular Candelabra C1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique 18thC Gothic Wrought Iron Hanging Circular Candelabra C1750 Measures - 36" x 32 3/4" x...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak & Burr Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III oak and burr oak brass face longcase clock by William Frening, Suning having an outstanding quality case with a long door, turned columns to ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Ancient Gallo Roman Millstone
Located in London, GB
Gallo-Roman Quernstone Fécamp, Seine-Maritime, France Circa 2nd century BC - mid-4th century AD Carved puddingstone Diameter: 43 cm The lower grinding stone from a late Iron Age, ea...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Grape agate with calcium carbonate
Located in London, GB
A stunning grape agate with calcium carbonate arrangement! Origin: Indonesia
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Indonesian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal

Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White, 18thC or earlier
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl, hand painted in a blue and white pattern, which we date to the 18th Century or earlier, back to late Ming dynasty in the early 17th century. ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 18th Century Italian Salvator Rosa Gilded Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Important “Salvator Rosa” gilded frame late 17th Century Frame with three rows of carvings Original gilding Central Italy Internal measurements Every item of our Gallery, upon ...
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Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Museum Quality Very Large Amethyst Centerpiece, a Mineral Masterpiece
Located in London, GB
A very large, one of a kind epimorph amethyst. This piece is a visual spectacle with the natural sculptural formations of amethyst in a different ...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Japanese Small Wabi Sabi Antique Pottery Vase/"Echizen Ware"/Edo/1600s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese Echizen ware pot. It is "Echizenware". Echizen is a historic kiln located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. (The Echizen kiln is marked with a red circle on the ma...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

18th Century George III Japanned Table Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
A superb 18th century George III period miniature japanned collector’s cabinet depicting Oriental scenes, exotic birds, pagodas, butterflies etc. Engl...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Erotic Ancient Greek Wine Cup with Painted Eyes
Located in London, GB
A rare, erotic cup exemplifying the revelry and humour of ancient Greek culture, particularly within the context of symposia - the social drinking parties of the elite. This wine cup...
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European Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

White quartz with green & watermelon tourmaline
Located in London, GB
An unusual sculptural arrangement of two clear quartz crystals, punctuated and adorned on all sides with dark green tourmaline, watermelon colour in cross section.
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline

Korean antique pottery black glaze vase/15th-16th century/small bottle
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is black glazed pottery made in Korea from around the 15th to 16th century. This era in Korea is called the Joseon Dynasty. This black glazed pottery was only produced for a sho...
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South Korean Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Korean Very Old Pottery Vase/10th Century to 14th Century/Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is Korean pottery made between the 10th century and the 14th century. At that time, it was called the Goryeo Dynasty, and various objects such as metalwork and pottery were mad...
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South Korean Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Double Windowed Amethyst Geode with Agatised Borders and Rare Calcite Formation
Located in London, GB
The central element of this geode has been preserved with two windows on each side, revealing gorgeous calcite formations sat on a blanket of differentially tinted amethystine quar...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

French Gothic Stone Sculpture – 14th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Possibly a Noblewoman Elegant stone sculpture from 14th-century Gothic France, possibly representing a noble lady. The bust features finely carved details in the attire, with attent...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

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