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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Carved and Painted Statue of St. Florian, Austria, circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was a the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps, and the town of Linz, Austria. He served in the Roman army and part of his duties included organizing fire fighting brigades. He was secretly a Christian and became famous for miraculously saving a town from being destroyed by fire; after he prayed and threw a single bucket of water on the blaze, it was extinguished. This beautifully carved and painted statue dates to approximately the end of the 1600s or early 1700s. It clearly depicts St. Florian with a bucket in hand and a flag in the other. At his feet, is a miniature building...
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Austrian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood, Wood

A Thai Bronze, Buddha Fragment, 15th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A Thai bronze, Buddha fragment, 15th century. Arm, hand and leg fragment, mounted on a plexiglas stand from 70s. Overall: 17,2 cm.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

911 Gram Exquisite Black Tourmaline Specimen Attached With Quartz From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
911 Gram Exquisite Black Tourmaline Specimen Attached With Quartz From Pakistan Weight: 911 Gram Dimension: 11.1 x 13 x 8.1 Cm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Tourmaline is a crystallin...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pattipan Porcelain Chine de Commande Birds in Garden Flowers, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice example, high quality paintwork, Full and beautiful decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Jacques Chanel Best Craftsman in France Handmade Champagne Cellar
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jacques Chanel Best craftsman in France Hand-made Champagne cellar in 24% lead crystal, bevel cut. Numbered 71/100 1982 50 cms x 32 diam mint condition 900 euros.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Venetian Porcelain Commedia Dell 'Arte Sculpture "Pantalone" 'Pantaloon'
Located in Doha, QA
Pantalone (Pantaloon) is one of the most important characters in Commedia dell’arte -Italian Comedy which was very popular form of a professional theatre, started in Italy and rotate...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rare Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very unusual Chinese export porcelain bowl. It has bright colors with a lot of gold throughout. Height: 5 in, Width: 10 in, Base Width: 5.25 in
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Unusual Swedish 18th Century Hand-Made Country Solid Birch Root Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish antique bowl from the late 1700s. The bowl is a large and heavy root bowl in an organic shape made in solid birch root. Made by hand with a great patina after 200 yea...
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite fossils and minerals this is truly a cabinet of curiosities; including three corals,...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Cartel Rocaille Bronze Gilt Ormolu Clock by Nicolas de Launay 18th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Impressive Louis XV period cartel clock by Nicolas De Launay, first half of the 18th century. The case, with rocaille motifs of leaves and flowers, in mercury-gilt bronze, is decorat...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Table Clock by Antoine Crosnier
Located in Miami, US
This exquisite Louis XVI table clock showcases the neoclassical elegance of its time, crafted by renowned clockmaker Antoine Crosnier in Paris around 1780. The clock features a strik...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Mannekin Santibelli Saint
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Intriguing 18th century Italian Santibelli in walnut. These small saint figurines were created in the spirit of the 'chreche' figurines (depiction of t...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng/Qianlong Blue White Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Set of 6 deep dishes in Blue and white, Kangxi/Yongzheng Period. Decorated with flowers and landscapes. Different shapes and sizes. Additional information: M...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase. Circa 1780.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase, depicting lake scenes, children playing, blossom trees and classical moti...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Imari Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in London, GB
Japanese Imari porcelain temple jar from circa 18th Century, with temple decoration and unusual lattice decoration on the rim.
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique huge Ø 30cm/12" and heavy hallmarked Pewter BOWL 18th Ct ar. 1780
Located in Landshut, BY
A huge pewter bowl Manufactured most probably in Alsace Production Period around 1780 Country of Manufacture Germany H / height: 5.5cm ~ Gew. / weight: 1391 grs DM / diameter...
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German Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural bedrock specimen with a coating of chrysocolla and malachite displayed on a custom neoclassical style stand. This specimen is of an unusual irregular shape ...
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Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Chinese Porcelain Bowl Western Tribute Bearers Camel Marked, 18 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fantastic and rare piece of very high quality. Dark cobalt blue colors. 'Shop' type mark to base within a double ring. Pictures in natural light have been added. The exterior is dec...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Ko Akae Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Flowers Poem
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
One of the coolest pieces I have gotten in the last months. Great decoration with added green and red. This piece has the thing that intrigues me a lot. Green color added to baking f...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam trinket.
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Pacific Islands Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Georgian Adam Style Copper & Brass Samovar
Located in Worcester, GB
Georgian Adam Style Copper and Brass Samovar, England, circa 1790 An elegant late 18th-century Georgian samovar in the neoclassical Adam style, finely crafted in copper with contras...
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British Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Agateware Saltglaze Cat, Staffordshire England, circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This solid agateware cat was hand-crafted in Staffordshire, England, around 1770 from laminated salt-glazed stoneware. An exceptional example of 18th-century English ceramics, it co...
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English Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

CHRIST'S SUPPER in Portuguese Terracotta 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHRIST'S SUPPER in Portuguese Terracotta 18th Century composed of fourteen figures in polychrome terracotta. Period defects and repainting Height: (largest) 56 cm. It belonged to th...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Set of 4 antique hallmarked pewter measuring jugs Italy late 18th Ct Bergamo
Located in Landshut, BY
Set of 4 antique pewter measuring jugs Manufactured in Northern Italy from North of Bergamo up to the Valtellina Region Production Period aro...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
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European Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

2.17 Lb. Triceratops Jaw Bone Fossil // Late Cretaceous
Located in New York, NY
This substantial Triceratops jaw bone fossil from offers a rare glimpse into the anatomy of one of the most iconic dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period. With rugged surface detail and ...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Large Sculpture of the Virgin Mary from the 16th Century Dimensions: 98x35x25 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
This majestic sculpture of the Virgin Mary, created in the 16 th century, is a unique piece of sacred art that stands out for its impressive detail and the beauty of its form. Crafte...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating collection of 3 natural mineral specimens. Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinth, this group contains a range of impressive cabinet specimens. T...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural White Aragonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive natural white aragonite specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection. Originating from Madagascar, Aragonite, or cave calcite, is often referred to as ca...
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Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Chinese Porcelain River Landscape Butterflies Dish Ko Akae, Early 17thC.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this new arrival. An amazing Blue and white porcelain dish with added enamels in red and green. For the Japanese Market. Very interesting piece with a riverlandscape scene wi...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Salvaged Shipwreck Ming Gap Jar, Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ceramic vessel from Thailand, circa early to mid 1500's, is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Ming gap p...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Apostle – Murcian School, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent 18th-century Spanish sculpture from the Murcian School, representing an apostle, finely carved in wood, polychromed, gilded, and estofado. The figure displays remarkable ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Centrosaurus Epi-Occipital Bone (Head Frill)
Located in New York, NY
This striking fossil is an epi-occipital from a Centrosaurus, a genus of ceratopsian dinosaur renowned for its ornate frill and forward-curving nasal horn. These small, spike-like bo...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Set of Vintage Japanese Porcelain 12 Season FLower Cups Superb, 1980's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example. Well painted and potted. Great scene. Truly a super set. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Perio...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-quality longcase clock from the latter half of the 18th century, crafted during the transitional period (Rococo/Gustavian) in Stockholm, Sweden. The clockwork was made by the ...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV
Located in Warsaw, PL
This striking mantel clock is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined aesthetic of the Empire period in 19th-century France. The clock showcases a harmonious blend of ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Baroque Period, Italian, Marble Tabernacle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous, hand-carved and veneered, 1700's, solid marble tabernacle from an Italian church altar. The scrolling, side pillars are surmounted by a ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...
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Danish Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

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

18th Century English Enamel Table Clock With Floral & Romantic Scenes c.1770
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 18th Century English enamel table clock, exuding charm, its delicate white enamel adorned with floral motifs and romantic scenes. Made in a miniature form of a grandfather cl...
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English Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

A Baroque Hand-Carved Polychrome Italian Cherub
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A lacquered wood sculpture of a sitting Cherub hand carved and painted in Italy in the early 18th century. The cherub has been mounted on late 19th century on a wood base. It's in or...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Huge Prehistoric Fossilised Whale Bone
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Standing at over 120cm (47 inches) tall, this rare prehistoric fossilised whale bone is a fascinating sculptural artefact for an interior or live-in museum....
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

18th Century Wood Sculpture of a Saint
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An 18th Century carved & polychromed Saint, various old repairs & losses, but truly great original surface! 42 1/2"h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the s...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames 'Mythological Turtle', 18th C
Located in North Miami, FL
A sculpture of 2 Minogame turtles with their distinctive fan-like tails. The smaller turtle is standing in the she’ll of the larger one. This is an excellent Japanese hardwood carvin...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

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

Materials

Wood

137.10 Gram Lovely Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan Weight: 137.10 Gram Dim: 9.6 x 3.2 x 2.3 Cm Color : Green and Peach Origin : Af...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Antique Carved Giltwood Eagle Head from Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1750, this large carved giltwood eagle head has been mounted to a painted black stand with a thin metal arm more recently. The bird has a large foliate ma...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Spanish Renaissance Candlestick Circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Spanish Renaissance candlestick in brass circa 1600 Beautiful patina and in very good condition
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Louis XVI French Dore Bronze Wall Appliqués/Sconces, 18th Century Paris
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite rare set of four antique French Louis XVI period, three-light wall lights/appliqués, (sconces). Each having a Hercules mask to initialize each arm, with an o...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qing Period Blue White Deep Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of 6 dishes in Blue and white with a lovely and high quality landscape scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White R...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Artefact from the Maghreb Sculptured Torso Figure
Located in Scorton, GB
A human torso (lacking head) carved from a limestone [yet to be determined]; the enigmatic whole torso is strongly represented in an upright stance, arms purposefully rigid to each s...
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Malian Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Made in London by Hester Bateman in 1787
Located in London, GB
A very rare and fine George III Tea Caddy made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman. The Tea Caddy is modelled in a known design from the Hester Bateman workshops. This fine example...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

A 19 Century Bronze Statue of St Joan of Arc in full body armour on horseback
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An small but exquisitely cast and highly detailed bronze statue of St Joan of Arc in full body battle armour including the horse with one hand holding ...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chinese Stone Artefact
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This double sided hitching post was used to stall horses for short period of times. They are found throughout China and made during centuries. This hardstone example dates from the 1...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745
Located in London, GB
An Important & Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London circa 1745. This exceptional gold box has a slightly tapering rectangular form with a shagreen exterior inset wit...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A scent bottle in pale blue jasperware, with original silver lid. Decorated with Venus and Cupid, as allegories of Night - the one shedding poppies,...
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large 18th Century Alabaster Copy of the Medici Vase
Located in London, GB
A very fine 18th century alabaster copy of the Medici Vase, after the antique. Almost certainly made in Italy for a wealthy Grand Tourist and a faithful copy of one of the most renow...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Large Natural Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar. Blacknite is a beautiful mineral of the goethite/hematite variety, displayin...
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Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

A large exceptional 'A' Grade Quartz Crystal cluster from Arkansas
Located in London, GB
An exceptional rock crystal quartz cluster than has been expertly mounted onto brushed steel base. Crystals of this calibre discovered in Arkansas are considered to be the highest of...
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North American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Wedgwood Creamware Chestnut Baskets and Underplates
Located in Litchfield, CT
By Wedgwood, England. This pair of Chestnut Baskets and underplates was one of Wedgwood's most intricate handmade designs, circa 1790s. Redolent of the Georgian period, this color co...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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