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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA . Hand Carved Stone relief Aristocrat mounted on marble Private collector . ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Antique Pair of English Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique George II English cast sterling silver candlesticks, an addition of our ornamental Georgian silverware collection. These impressive antique G...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A finely modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Circa 26th Dynasty 664-525BC Provenance: Sotheby’s London Lot 76 14/12/1981 for 725.00 Pounds sterling as part of a group lot. Dime...
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Pr. French 18th C. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, & Meissen Porcelain Flower Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of French 18th Century Mercury Gilt Dore Bronze, Patinated Bronze Leaves, and Painted Bronze Branch-Form Two-Arm Sconces with 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Flowers. Thi...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Deep Purple Amethyst Cluster with Calcite Surrounded by Agate
Located in London, GB
An interesting and stunning amethyst cluster with a striking mineral and colour mix. In this aesthetic piece the edges have been polished to reveal layers of a vibrant green celadonite, blue-grey agate and white quartz, which frame the intense purple colour of the amethyst. The interior of the mineral sculpture is endowed with a gorgeous very deep purple amethyst...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Rococo French Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of finely cast and chased Louis XV bronze candlesticks.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue White Porridge Dinner Plates, 18th Cent
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 6 dishes in Blue and white, Kangxi/Yongzheng Period. Decorated with flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plates China Porcelain Blue and White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of plates, reverse decorated wiht floral/rock scene. All marked at the base. With matching storage box. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Natural Golden Barite Mineral with Marcasite Crystals From Guangxi, China
Located in New York, NY
Golden Barite with Marcasite Crystals from Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China. Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden bar...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south of France such as Avignon and elsewhere along this parallel. The elaborately engraved base plate has a Roman chapter ring on which the gnomon (a triangular flap) casts its shadow. It is signed by the maker in the following manner: Butterfield A Paris. On one side is a glazed recessed compass with a blued steel hand to position the instrument in such a way that the time can be read. The hinged triangular gnomon is richly engraved and in the shape of a bird’s head. The folding gnomon and cut corners enable the dial to be carried in the pocket. The underside shows the latitudes of various Southern-French places in the relevant areas Its maker Michael Butterfield was an English instrument maker who based himself in 'Le Quay de l'Horloge' of Paris from circa 1685. These types of dials, often replicated by other makers, became known as Butterfield Dials...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

18th Century Spanish Wooden Sculpture with Original Clothing
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish highly realistic wooden polychrome sculpture of a woman dressed with clothes.
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Amethyst Chapel
Located in London, GB
This large amethyst chapel, a complete half of the original geode, shows deep purple amethyst crystals punctuated with small stalactites and overlaid ...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Mounted with a Fossil Stromatolite & Rose Coral
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian fragment base mounted with a large stromatolite and adorned fossil rose coral. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was fo...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qing Period Porrdige Dishes with Flowers, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely porridge plate with flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722), Qianlong (1735-17...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...
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Scottish Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of French Late 18th Century Paris Porcelain Cachepots with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI period Paris porcelain cachepots from the late 18th century, with hand-painted floral décor and gilt accents. Created in France during the short reign of K...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese Namban lacquer arqueta coffer for the Portuguese market Kyoto, Momoyama-period, late 16th century In Hinoki cypress lacquered in ...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved and Polychrome Torchieres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of 18th century Venetian architectural remnants now torchieres, hand crafted in walnut and carved in an eccentric composition with acanthus leaves and decora...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Red, Pink, & Green Watermelon Tourmaline Slice— Anjanabonoina, Madagascar
Located in Edison, NJ
Tourmaline is celebrated not only for its vitreous beauty, but also for its unparalleled spectrum of colors and color combinations, earning its place among the most vibrant gemstones...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline

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

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming/Transitional Dish Brown White Glaze Scene, 17thC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate with beautiful Brown Glaze and an underglaze scene in white. The rim covered with a metal ring. Dated to the late Ming or transitional period. The back...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Jesus Christ the Conqueror Raising the Flag After his Resurrection, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Italian carved-wood and polychromed sculpture of Jesus Christ the conqueror raising the flag after his resurrection.
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stunning Pair of French 17th Century Wall Brackets
Located in Round Top, TX
A truly stunning pair of 17th century Wall Brackets from the Provence region of France. Expertly carved with Putti heads having wonderful expressions. Excellent patina.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

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 Antique early 18C Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Teapot Imari enamel
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Rare & Beautiful Japanese Porcelain teapot. Unusual size and shape, especially with the very large handle. Beautiful enamel scene with flowers. Condition Restored handl...
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Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Gilt Bouquet on Hematoid Quartz with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded bouquet fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with baroque pearls. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the art...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Pair of Sandstone Atlases, Cornelius Andreas Donett (attributed to, 1682-1748)
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of monumental atlases made of marbled sandstone from the Main-Franconia region. Formerly part of the gate portal of the house ‘Zu den zwei Bären’ (At the Two Bears) at Töngesg...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Rare Miniature Frame, Rome 17th Century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Rare gilded wooden frame qualified by a polychrome painted metal band with tiny foliage ornaments. Silver metal sconces chiselled with cherub heads between scrolls. Rome, 17th Two co...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Delft Blue and White “Schosse” Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white “Schosse” urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1780. Decorated with coastal scene and seated “Amerindian” figure. Simple low brass lid with excelle...
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Dutch Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Pair of Dr Wall period Worcester baskets
Located in Folkestone, GB
A pair of Dr Wall, first-period Worcester pierced baskets, painted to the centres with delicate loose bouquets of flowers in the manner of James Rogers, the borders interspersed betw...
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European Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate in Blue and White Yongzheng / Qianlong, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Part of the late Yongzheng / Qianlong Famille Everything. At this point in time the potter is Jingdezhen used all techniques and colors on export plate...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

18th Century Decorative Lacquered Portrait Figures Wood Tobacco Snuff Box Black
Located in Brescia, IT
This antique and fine lacquered wood box, is painted on both the sides with an elegant portrait of a woman and on the other side a dancer. The piece will be delivered with its certi...
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Austrian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair Of Italian 19th Century Pique Cierges
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome pair of late 18th century Pique Cierges - Candle Stands from the the Lombardy region of Italy. Nicely constructed in iron. Wonderful accent pieces with very minimalis...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Qianlong Bont Porcelain Deer Bird Chinese Plates, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made piece of 18th century Qianlong Amsterdam Bont porcelain decorated with deer, birds, flowers and trees. Underglaze blue and overglaze other enamels. The small birds...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mary Magdalene, Circa 1500.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved wooden sculpture of Mary Magdalene, circa 1500. Large limewood sculpture with traces of polychromy representing Mary Magdalene, German work, circa 1500. H: 80cm. W: 35cm, D: ...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese antique pottery wabi-sabi vase/12th-14th century/Cizhou kiln
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vase believed to have been fired at the Cizhou kilns in northern China. Known for their distinctive white-slip base and bold black glaze decoration, the Cizhou kilns flouri...
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Chinese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Louis XVI Paris Porcelain Urns with Landscapes, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Paris porcelain vases on pedestal bases, featuring landscape scenes within acid-etched gilt borders. The body of each vase with a green ground, above and below with gi...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Porcelain

Early 18th Century Francis Gregg English Bracket Clock
Located in Southall, GB
Francis Gregg, London. A fine table clock. The break arch brass dial with silvered chapter ring, matted centre, calendar aperture and false pendulum aperture with silvered cartouche ...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775
By Josua Lanner
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood, flanking finials, turned bulbous columns, ormolu and steel engraved face, figural flo...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Steel

Antique Gustavian Painted Longcase Clock from Denmark, Circa 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Step into the rich history of Danish craftsmanship with this extraordinary Antique Gustavian longcase clock, a true testament to the elegance of the late 18th century. Originating fr...
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Danish Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Persian Safavid Hand Chiseled Tinned Copper Bowl
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very beautiful hand done Persian Safavid (1501 to 1736) tinned copper bowl with a calligraphy and engravings of flowers and animals. A museum qualit...
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Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 16th Century Sawankhalok jar from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ports in...
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Thai Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Teabowl Amsterdams Bont, 1720
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated bowl. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1710-1730. Later decorated in Holland Additional information: Material...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ca 1750 Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Tobacco Leaf Amsterdams Bont
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, Blue...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Madonna and Child Statue, 17th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved from wood with lovely details. The pedestal dimensions are 21 W X 16 Deep and 11 H which makes the overall height about 60".
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Gem Apophyllite Mineral From, India
Located in New York, NY
Gem Apophyllite from Pashan Hill Quarry, Poona District, Maharashtra, India. Lustrous transparent bi-colored apophyllite crystals long with translucent pink stilbite crystals in a...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Gem Apophyllite Mineral From, India
Gem Apophyllite Mineral From, India
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Chinese Sui Dynasty White Glazed Jar with Loop Handles, 6th-7th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Chinese high fired white glazed jar with four lug handles, Sui Dynasty (581 to 618), probably Heibei Province. The voluptuou...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of 18th Century Italian Silvered Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque silvered candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request. Measurement individual. H:40,...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wood

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Base with Naturally Free-Formed Copper
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' base topped with preserved, naturally free-forming copper. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the histo...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Copper

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

Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate in Blue and White Yongzheng Everything, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Part of the late Kangxi/ early Yongzheng Famille Everything. At this point in time the potter is Jingdezhen used all techniques and colors on export pl...
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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

Italy 18th Century Italy Richard Ginori Doccia Pair of Porcelain Sauce Bowls
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant pair of porcelain sauce bowls with floral drawings in red and blue. It is beautiful for a table dressing or to collect. The production of this well known Italian...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Exceptional Heart Shaped Formation with Icy Calcites
Located in London, GB
A stunning heart-shaped amethyst formation with a central rocket-shaped calcite covered with a blanket of amethystine quartz and black goethite. To the left an icy calcite covered ...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

18th Century Italian Angel Wing with Gold Kyanite on an Aragonite Crystal Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf angel wing with gold-plated kyanite on natural-forming aragonite. The angel wing originally came from a church in Liguria. It was once used as part of a decorative motif in angelic depictions in a historic Italian church. The gold-plated kyanite perfectly coordinates with the gold leaf of the artifact and looks as though it grew from the feather-like carvings of the wing. It is mounted onto the white aragonite...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Giant Italian early 18th Century Brass Scale / Planter featuring St. George
Located in Troy, NY
Extraordinary, monumental 6' tall brass scale of Italian Origin, ca. 1700. The Baluster-form stem ending in a tripod base and having a cast brass finial featuring St, George slaying...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Huge Decorative Piece of Purple Amethyst
Located in London, GB
This is a great piece of amethyst rock. A very decorative piece, this would make a lovely wedding or birthday gift. Amethyst is the birth stone for February. Purple amethyst has b...
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European Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

12th Century Indian Carved White Marble Figure of a Jain Tirthankara or Jina
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved Indian white marble Jain temple relief fragment featuring an image of a Jina, circa 12th century, Rajasthan or Gujarat, India. The Tirthan...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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