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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Gilt Bronze and Malachite Louis XVI Clock
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and malachite Louis XVI clock French, late 18th century Measures: Height 69cm, width 36cm, depth 13.5cm This fine Louis XVI mantel clock is wrought from malachite and gilt bronze. The malachite veneer is a later, beneficial refinishing. The clock features a plinth-form malachite base supporting four malachite columns, each with a gilt bronze capital. The columns raise an ornately shaped top, which is inset with a circular white enamel dial and is surmounted by urn-form finials. Beneath the dial is suspended an ornately cast and finished gilt bronze drapery...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

The Biscuit 'Three Friends' Brush Rest c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Modelled as a yellow bird, green deer, and yellow monkey grouped together on a brown-glazed stand. These brush rest with a bird, a monkey and a deer probably refers to the rebus 'may you receive high rank and emolument' or 'general long life, happiness and wealth' Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

George II Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, London 1733 Gabriel Sleath
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Gabriel Sleath, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, is of traditional form and design. The porringer measures 3.25"(8cm) ta...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th-Century Gilt Bronze & Egitto Serpentino Urn After Pierre Gouthière
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th-century gilt bronze & Egitto Serpentino urn is modeled after the opulent design of one of the last gilders of the Versailles Court, Pierre Gouthière. An identical urn is he...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

12.57 Elegant Trio Aquamarine Specimen Attached With Schorl From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
12.57 Elegant Trio Aquamarine Specimen Attached With Schorl From Pakistan Weight: 12.57 gram Dimension: 3.3 x 3.6 x 2 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Pr...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Vintage Glass Golf Dish with Raised Golfer in the Lid
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage glass golf box & cover. An Art Deco glass Jewelry box, dish, of rectangular form with lid. The pressed lid moulded with relief golfer in full backswing. We have had a 'Golf Baccarat...
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French Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Glass

Louis XV Gold & Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV gold & lacquer snuff box Circa Paris, France 1760/1761 With the Charge and Decharge Marks of Eloy Brichard 1756 - 1762 Circular Gold-lined bo...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Gold

An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
India, probably made in Gujarat for Portuguese Goa, late 17th/early 18th century The tortoiseshell laid over gold foil, and the interior with red lacquer and possibly later added re...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Silver

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Box by Hochst, Germany circa 1740
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18th century porcelain snuff or trinket posx, hand painted with a gilt bronze rim and hinge. Made in Germany by Hochst porcelain with a gold pinwheel hallmark dating this to 1740...
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German Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 18th century inlaid Italian walnut and tortoiseshell vargueno. 6 drawers with fine inlay, iron hardware.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Iron

Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 10 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection. Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinths, this group contain...
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Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Natural Fiber

Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 10 natural mineral specimens all originating from Africa. Each presented on an exclusive extra small painted display plinth, this group contai...
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African Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Natural Fiber

Potpourri in White Teracotta. Wedgwood C1780.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A potpourri in three pieces, made in a form of pottery known as "White Terracotta", a white stoneware which was soon to be supplanted by Jasperware when it was perfect in the early 1...
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

18th-Century French Gold Etui
Located in New Orleans, LA
A marvelous objet d'art is this exquisite Louis XVI-era étui. Crafted entirely of green and yellow gold, this stunning octagonal vessel bears an exceptional, engraved Neoclassical de...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Gold

Artefact Extraordinary Neolithic Stone Art
Located in Scorton, GB
An Extraordinary and beautiful Neolithic stone artefact in the stylised form displaying a fine-honed surface. Now desert polished or what is often referred to as desert varnish, the ...
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Malian Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Stone

English Gold And Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th-century English snuff box is composed of a beautiful dark hardstone body encased in gold casework mounts. The box opens with a hinged lid, allowing snuff stored inside to b...
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English Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Gold

Antique Dutch bronze Candlestick 17th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A Dutch bronze candlestick from the 1st half of the 17th century. Aged patina Never repaired Height 19 cm
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Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection. Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinth, this group contains ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Amethyst, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Silver Mustard Pot / Antique Sterling Sliver Seasoning Pot
Located in BILBAO, ES
Silver mustard pot / Antique sterling sliver seasoning pot Antique sterling silver mustard / glass lined seasoning pot 1919 Beautifully crafted ant...
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British Romantic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Wrought Iron Torchere from Italy, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This stately 18th century torchere from Italy has a pyramid shape at the top which has been hand-hammered and is removable (see photos). It holds...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY MEISSEN PORCELAIN CRUCIFIX
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful polychrome porcelain crucifix from the Meissen factory, one of the oldest and most prestigious European porcelain manufacturers. The brand...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Wood, Paint

Nayarit Pottery Fertility Female Figure With Child
By Nayarit Culture
Located in Dallas, TX
Nayarit Fertility Female Figure With Child Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A seated terracotta female figure from the shaft tomb tradition, shown cradli...
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France
Located in New York, NY
Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France. A pair of urns made during the 18th Century in France. Decorated with flowers painted in Blue, Or...
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French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Faience

Heavily Carved Old Indian Goddess Plaque
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very old antique Indian Goddess wall sculpture. Heavily hand-carved piece. The wood is very hard feels nearly petrofied. Nice patina and aging details.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Pair Of Carved And Gilded Consoles From The 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of carved and gilded consoles from the 18th century with their original gilding Height 23 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm, each
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Stunning Rococo Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1768
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1768 by Henry Bailey, this stunning pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies, feature Rococo chasing throughout, vacant cartouches, and ...
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English Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

an Barasaurus Fossile
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Fossil of an extinct reptile Barausaurus from Madagascar, from the late Permian and early Triassic, good patina and shine of the stone, nice detailing of the animal
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Stone

17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
Located in Dallas, TX
A 17th century silver mounted Coromandel wood with mother of pearl inlay traveling box with a Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet. W...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Silver

18th Century Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in IT
18th century Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Vases The pair of neoclassical vases was made in Italy in the end of 18th ce...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Bronze Baroque Bust “Boy”, patinated bronze, François‏ Duquesnoy school
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind patinated bronze bust of a child on a stepped ebonized wood pedestal,François Duquesnoy school, decorated with tortoiseshell look alike inlays. The bust shows a clea...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Rare 18th Century George III Lacquer Tea Caddy with Original Lacquer Canisters
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This exceptional and rare George III period tea caddy is a remarkable example of 18th-century craftsmanship. Featuring intricate chinoiserie lacquer decoration, the caddy retains all...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Inkwell, Glazed Ceramic, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell. Glazed ceramic. Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th century. Inkwell or spice rack with a square shaped hole that is made of glazed ceram...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

69.32 Gram Magnificent Aquamarine Crystal From Nagar Valley Gilgit, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Magnificent Aquamarine Crystal From Nagar Valley Gilgit, Pakistan WEIGHT: 69.32 gram DIMENSIONS: 9.4 x 2.1 x 1.7 Cm ORIGIN: Nagar Valley, Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan TREATMENT: No...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century French Gothic Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1780 and forged of solid iron, the candle holder stands on four scrolled legs over a turned central shaft decorated with a few ornamental discs. The tall wrou...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper Turonian stages of the Cretaceous period...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Other

"The Rape of the Sabine Woman" by Jean de Bologna
By Jean de Bologne
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sculpture called "The Rape of the Sabine" made by Jean de Bologna (1529 -1608), made of bronze and patinated in brown. This is a replica of the author's most important work. The work...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI architectural gilt bronze and malachite clock French, late 18th century Measures: Height 53cm, width 35.5cm, depth 11cm Crafted from ormolu and a later malachite venee...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Renaissance Medical Box. Spanish Or Italian Workshop, Around 1550 Renaissance Medical Casket with stepped lid and vaulted flanked dome. Polychro...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wood

Ancient Gu Shape 'Riverscapes' vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
An attractive GU vase hand painted in cobalt blue with typical kangxi riverscape panels painting separated by lined borders. It is presumed that the surface turned yellow because it had been in the sea mud for a long time. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
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Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Virgin and Child in polychrome wood, Spain, 16th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large painted and carved wooden Virgin and Child in the round, representing the Virgin and Child carrying the globe. The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all ...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Decorative Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 18th Century Italian Decorative Vase is an exquisite piece showcasing intricate craftsmanship from Italy. Adorned with ornate details, this vase...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

18th Century French Louis XVI Pair of Ormolu Candelabra Palais Royal
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Pair of Ormolu Candelabra Palais Royal Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Towering at an impressive 9 feet, this monumental Louis XV antique longcase clock was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1760. Fashioned from richly grained walnut, the piece is construc...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian Jade Costa Rican Avian Effigy pendant Atlantic Watershed 500AD- 1500AD Material: Jade Measures: Length 9 inches Width 1 inches Depth .4 inch. Exquisite Costa Rican jade (axe god...
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Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Jade

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
These monumental Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of an early Qing-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home. Dated to the 18th century, the sculptur...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Lacquered Frame, Veneto, Last Quarter of the 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Rectangular frame completely carved with leafy volutes and bouquets of flowers. An oak wreath carved border delimits the internal light of the frame, which is composed of an elaborat...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Oak

Rare French 18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Cartel Clock by Festeau le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock case decorated overall with very fine ‘Vernis Martin’ lacquer paint with floral sprays and garlands. The waisted case with pierced foliate bronze mounts and surmounted by a foliate finial with a bird. On scroll feet, the bracked conformingly mounted and decorated with a scene with dogs. A fine three week going movement, striking half and full hours on a silvered bronze bell. Festeau Le Jeune became master in 1769. Clock case and bracket are stamped by the ebenist ‘A. Gosselin’ (Antoine Gosselin 1731-1794, Paris, master in 1752), as well as the stamp of the Parisian gilt ‘JME’. In French interior design, Vernis Martin is a type of lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate a wide variety of items from furniture and coaches to such personal articles as fans and snuffboxes. The technique was named after the French brothers Guillaume and Etienne-Simon Martin, who perfected the process, but covers work by other craftsmen as well. Highly praised by Voltaire, it was developed to imitate East Asian lacquerware...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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Stoneware

18th Century Georgian Paper Scrolled Quilled Satinwood Tea Caddy
Located in Benington, Herts
A wonderful 18th century George III quill work (scrollwork) tea caddy of hexagon form. English circa 1790 Finely executed, this very attractive caddy ...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Satinwood

16th C Mechelen Doll-letter M carved in the back.Some leftovers of polychromy
Located in Leuven , BE
Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by some members of the Guild of Saint Luke. The figures, all individual saints, were made from reference models using highly regulated carving and polychrome techniques. They had to meet several requirements. The shape of the rug had to meet certain criteria and the letter M (from Mechelen) had to be visible in the shape. These devotional or saint figurines...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

17th Century Rare Southeast Asian Medieval Tobacco Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
17th century southeast Asian Rare Medieval tobacco pipe. Unearthed in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam near the Cambodian Border Tay Nguyen Plateau, Montagnard, Jarai Tribe Est, 17t...
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Vietnamese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th century English sterling silver sugar basket - London 1771 Thomas Wallis.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1771 by Thomas Wallis I, this attractive, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall (3.75"(9cm) with the handle up), ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Georgian red-lacquered longcase / tall-case clock with gilt Chinoiserie decoration, marked William Wilson / Darlington with sunburst decoration, brass dial with repousse spandrels and silvered chapter ring with black Roman numerals; includes built in level bubble on bottom of clock face, case decorated with raised gilt Chinese / Far Eastern designs on a deep red ground; with movement, pendulum and two weights, key to case only...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Musician Statues
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (17/18th Century) walnut and gilt trimmed large crouching figures with musical instruments on pedestal bases (PRICED AS PAIR).  
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Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Wood, Walnut

16th Century Large Shipwreck Vessel, Sawankhalok, Thailand
Located in New York, NY
16th century Thailand, Sawankhalok large ceramic vessel from the old city of Sawankhalok known for its pottery. Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water. Natural original patina. Three available and sold individually. Part of a very large collection of shipwrecked pottery...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Handsome George II Pair of Small Cast 4 Shell Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1756
By John Preist
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1756 by John Priest, this charming pair of George II period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the 'Four Shell' design, and feature removable nozzl...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

428.97 Gram Amazing Dual Aquamarine Crystal Attach With Feldspar From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 428.97 Gram Dimension: 12 x 7.9 x 5.6 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of ber...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Exquisite Gold and Rock Crystal Snuff Box
Located in Miami, US
This stunning snuff box showcases exquisite craftsmanship, characterized by its elegant shell outline and intricately shaped panels. The panels are beautifully mounted in a cage, sup...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Gold

Lot of black earth from Namur, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Lot of black earth from Namur, 18th century
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Small Limoges Enamel Salt Bowl
Located in Basildon, GB
Late 18th Century Small Limoges Enamel Salt Bowl, decorated with a pink ground with a yellow trellis pattern and hand-painted floral motifs (roses, blue flowers, green leaves), a met...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

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