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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pair of 18th Century Berlin Porcelain Handpainted Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of German Berlin porcelain 18th century figures of Asian man with cymbals and lady with parrot. Female figure has painted signature and "U" impre...
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German Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Spanish Colonial Putti Torchère
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 18th century Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted wooden newel post torchère. This completely original 250 year old antique, modeled as a putti (angel - boy- cherub), having traditional inset glass eyes, polychromed, depicted standing, one leg slightly in front of the other, one arm bent supporting post, on circular base. circa 1780s This wonderful architectural salvaged building element would have been positioned on top of the first post at the beginning of a staircase railing...
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Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot
Located in Copenhagen, K
French Rococo Planter or Flower Pot in Brass, Circa 1780 Period French flower pot with beautiful large Rococo decorations.
Category

French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel from Moche Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic stirrup vessel pot from late Moche culture circa 500-700AD in nowadays Northern Coast of Peru. The hollow vessel features a rounded body and...
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Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Late 18th c Scottish Mahogany Tall Clock by Ebenezer Anderson, Auchtermuchty
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Scottish inlaid mahogany tall clock by Eben (Ebenezer) Anderson, Auchtermuchty, with a swans neck split pediment top with brass rosettes and ball & spire finial, and pierced f...
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Scottish Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Chinese Statue Porcelain Wall Pocket Vase Figures, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very lovely pair of high quality. Made to hang on the wall or lay down on a surface. Lovely craftmanship. Qianlong/Jiaqing period. Both pieces have 1 foot that can move, really co...
Category

Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Silver Nine Phoenix Coronet Crown, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China. A delicate and...
Category

Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Gold

Antique French Romanesque 11th Century Pair of St.Peter and St.Paul Limestone
Located in Doha, QA
An extremely rare pair of original 11th century French Romanesque limestone hand carved sculptures of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Each figure is represented on a marble block, withou...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

18th Century Georgian Pair of Brass Candlesticks
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive pair of 18th century George II period brass candlesticks having elegant Petal bases.  
Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Neoclassical Vases, In the Louis XVI Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Neoclassical Vases, In the Louis XVI Style Each vase Hallmarked A rare and exquisite pair of 18th-century Italian Silver Neoclassical Vases, mad...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Chantilly Silver Mounted Snuff Box of a Sleeping Monk, Mid 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The soft paste porcelain reclining monk in blue robe and striped hood, the cover scene of kakiemon tree trunk and interior cover with two butterflies. A tight closure and French disc...
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French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique Ceremonial Urns, Song Dynasty, 12th-13th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two tall ceremonial urns dating from the 12th-13th century, Southern Song dynasty. Glazed terracotta. They depict 12 traditional ritual attendant...
Category

Chinese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique 18th century Bilston or Battersea enamel muffineer or sugar shaker. A very rare form! With a pierced, domed top, raised gold decoration, and cartouches of floral spr...
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British George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragments' with Citron and Ammonite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' bases from Tuscany topped with polished ammonites and adorned with citron crystal quartz points. These fragments are from a church in...
Category

Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Persian Safavid Fritware Bowl, c.17th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A larger blue and white Safavid period Persian fritware bowl, circa 17th century. 9 inches wide by 4 inches tall
Category

Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

18thC wrought iron candle holders
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A pair of fantastic wrought iron rush light or candle holders with a sprung opening to securely hold a candle. Shaped drip trays stand on scrolled feet; a finely turned central balus...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th century Dutch-Colonial ‘Vizagapatam’ pen-engraved bone inlaid ebony box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indian Colonial ‘Vizagapatam’ pen-engraved bone inlaid ebony box Masulipatnam or Vizagapatam, 2nd half 18th century H. 10.8 x W. 47 x D. 34 cm ...
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Indian Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Liu Hai Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate Porcelain, 16/17th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful dish in blue and white. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. Central scene of Liu Hai and the toad. No mark Ad...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

17th-century Dutch Bust of Mercury in White Carrara Marble
Located in Baambrugge, NL
This refined 17th-century bust of Mercury, masterfully sculpted from white Carrara marble, depicts the Roman god of commerce, travelers, and eloquence in timeless simplicity. His cha...
Category

Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bactrian Marble Column Idol
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Bactrian marble column idol, circa 3000-2000 Bc. It has a elegant tapering form with a undeep groove running on the top and bottom. The marble is a breccia type with striking vains i...
Category

Afghan Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Early 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box circa 1720. Characterful oval shaped box profusely covered with iron edging and strap work.  This piece has taken on a great...
Category

Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Set of 17th Century French Eavesdroppers
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite 17th century French carved wood eavesdroppers, now mounted on custom steel stands, are a captivating blend of historical artistry and modern presentation. Originally ...
Category

French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Amsterdams Bont Plate, Ca 1730-1750
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated plate. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1720-1730. Later decorated with a Rare type of decoration in Red, Gree...
Category

Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base
Located in New York, NY
This Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base originates from Cyprus during the 4th Century BCE. The sculpture has an alluring dynamic and many details remai...
Category

Cypriot Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Antique Spanish Latin Polychromed Carved Wood Figure Madonna and Child Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 32" Spanish Latin Polychromed Carved Wood Figure Depicting Madonna and Child. Item features is a tall impressive form, hand carved details with weathered gilt polychromed fin...
Category

Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Arched bonnet with three wood finials over a glazed arched door enclosing a brass dial signed Benjamin Sudlon, Yarmouth, the centre case with arched door, plinth base.
Category

British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue
Located in New York, NY
18th century Carved Wood Buddha. Chinese antique Buddha Statue of carved wood. Gesso like coating to wooden surface, with pigments and gilding. ...
Category

Asian Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Set of Three Picher "Cantaro" from Calanda, Spain, Terracotta Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Pitcher ‘cantaros’ from Calanda, Aragon-Zaragoza area of Spain. A rare piece from a Private collection, circa 1890. Other examples can be seen in the Museo de Zaragoza. With gorgeous original patina, this jar features the characteristic charcoal-colored hand streaking typical of 18th and 19th century pottery from Calanda, as well as Classic sun symbols...
Category

Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mortar with hand. Bronze. XVII century. Mortar with a circular base, cylindrical body and slightly outwardly flared mouth, decorated with a series of smooth horizontal moldings arranged both in the lower and upper areas and with simple vertical elements (which still maintain slight balustraded shapes) derived from of the ribs that these specimens used to have in the medieval Spanish...
Category

Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Other

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Longcase Clock by Henry Hindley of York
Located in London, GB
A George III Period Mahogany Longcase Clock In the Chinese Chippendale Style By Henry Hindley of York A fine eighteenth century timepiece, the mahogany case designed in the very fa...
Category

English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Decorative Circa 1750 Italian Giltwood Finials
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1750, these decorative giltwood finials are from Italy. Each finial has a shaped console background, surrounded by volutes, curled lea...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Black and White Calcite Heart Twin Mineral Specimen, Palmarejo, Mexico
Located in Edison, NJ
Palmarejo is located in northern Mexico and is part of the historic Sierra Madre Occidental gold-silver belt. Aside from its gold and silver reserves,...
Category

Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Two Bowls with knot shaped design on inside, Ming Era(15th century)
Located in seoul, KR
Two Bowls from the Ming dynasty cargo. A piece identical pattern is included on page 119 of the title 'The Age of Discovery: Asian Ceramics Found Along the Maritime Silk Road'. Peri...
Category

Indonesian Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Eight 18th Century English Creamware Plates, Pierced Border, C. 1785
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant set of eight English creamware plates dates to circa 1785. Each plate is crafted with a delicately pierced border featuring hearts, dots, and diamonds arranged in eight ...
Category

English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Creamware

18th Century Dutch Delft Earthenware Vases Pieter van den Briel’t Fortuyn
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two 18th century delft earthenware vases signed VB (Pieter van den Briel 't Fortuyn, 1753-1759) In original condition, no restorations as you can see on the photo's. VB mark : Van ...
Category

Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Antique Bronze Patinated Putti Angel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique bronze patinated angel putti sconces. Italian late 17th century bronze putti with exceptional modeling seated on scrolled arms each ex...
Category

Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Crucifix, Bronze, iron, and wood, Lombardy, mid-17th century
Located in Milano, IT
Crucifix Lombardy, mid-17th century Bronze, iron, and wood Sculpture: 33 cm height x 35 cm width x 10 cm depth at the knees; Cross: 42.12 in height x 19.68 in width (107 cm x 50); Ba...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Ming Warrior Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse. Warrior wears a full, elaborate armor fronted with a shield under a large circular col...
Category

Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Gem Green Apophyllite Mineral with Stilbite from India (16 lbs.)
Located in New York, NY
From Jalgaon, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India. Exceptional formation of vivid green apophyllite crystals on matrix with large pink stilbite crystals in a wheat sheave format...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Small Orange Tinted Druzy Quartz Formation
Located in London, GB
Several small stalactites adorn this piece, covered in light orange druzy quartz. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly in the prestigi...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Pair of Tuscan Rocchetto Candlesticks 17th century Bronze Dated 1644 Signed
Located in Pistoia, IT
Rare pair of large bronze candelabra engraved with the inscription: Sebasus Brandius 1644 (Sebastian Brandi 1644). These are the so-called "rocchetto" models, produced in Tuscany be...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Flowers Foo Lion
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1600-1630. Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in turqoise. Storage box included. Condition 1 line from rim and som...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Azurite Milpillas Mine, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Azurite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico Measures: 8 cm tall x 7.5 cm wide This Azurite was found in the most important pocket, the Electric Blue...
Category

Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Glazed Earthenware Bowl, Song Dynasty, China
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Song dynasty period earthenware glazed bowl Gorgeous patina and wear. Overall excellent condition. Height: 2.7" Diameter: 6.5"
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Louis XV Wood Planter Cachepot Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV wood planter cachepot jardiniere. Antique unpainted blonde wood Louis XV period cachepot planter of near square form with brass pierced gallery at top enclosing original zin...
Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
This important antique vase was crafted in France, circa 1780. Octagonal in shape with gadrooned body style and a tall neck, the elegant potiche features a hand painted medallion dep...
Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

1800's Swedish Mortars made of Öland limestone
Located in Farsta, SE
Mortars made of Öland limestone in the 1800's was used by many in Sweden. They was known for its durability and ability to withstand wear over time. Great patina and beautiful depth...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Miniature Antique Edo Period Early 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Teapot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Miniature Teapot. Sharing with you this lovely and small sized teapot from the early 18th century. The shape and design are lovely and unusual. The base is unglazed. See...
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Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase ti...
Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Large Natural Cubed Pyrite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural pyrite specimen originating from Peru, sourced from the ex private collection of a Scottish professor. This mineral has a lustrous exterior that catches the light be...
Category

Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

18th Century Italian Angel Wing and Putto on Calcite with Citrine Points
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved angel wing mounted on a calcite crystal cluster and adorned with citrine points and joined with an angel head or "Putto". A Putto is a che...
Category

Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Sailor Farwell & Return with Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain European-subject Punch Bowl, Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1765-75 The Chinese Export porcelain bowl has two images of a sailor and his wife, one known as the sailor's farewell and the other the sailor's return. The farewell depicts the sailor leaving his wife who hugs him as he is about to depart as he points to the Royal Navy Ship with the Blue Ensign just offshore. The sailor's return depicts the sailor depositing watches and coins into his wife's upraised apron. Between the images are large painted flowering branches and the interior has similar painting. Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches high (26.04 cm diameter x 11,43 cm high) Provenance: With Elinor Gordon; Ruth Nutt Collection Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship, Condition is very good with some fading to the en grisaille sails. Reference: David S...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden cross Guanajuato, Mexico Wood, paint 22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm) 18th century A wonderful old wooden cross with a painted crucified Christ figure, an angel, possibly Mary Magdelene...
Category

Mexican Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Wood

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Qianlong Plate Peony Prunus Porcelain Qing Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice pair plate. Qing Dynasty - Qing Period. 20-1-20-1-1 Symbolism: Prunus Symbol of Winter, corresponding to the month of January. One of the "Three...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Blue Agate Pyramidal Cave Formation with Druze
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pyramidal formation with thick border of blue banded agate. The central cavity resembling a cave with a floor of druzy quartz and calcite crystals. Nascent stalactites ...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Jacques Renaud Bernard, Set of 5 Engraving of Architecture, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of 5 engravings by Jacques Renaud Bernard representing the parade hall and the apartments of the Duchess of Orleans at the Royal Palace in Paris, architectural ensemble designed by the architect of Louis XV Pierre Contant D'Ivry. The engravings represent the architectural details of the different rooms (moldings, sculptures, furniture etc.) This set of engravings...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

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