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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Early 17th Century Negoro Lacquer Footed Bowl
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 17th century Negoro lacquer footed bowl, Edo period (1603-1868) round bowl with tripod cabriole style legs. Negoro lacquer (monk's lacquer in red ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Shagreen Letter Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice letter box. It has great brass hardware.
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Shagreen

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. The base tray has a square shape with mixtilinear profiles and rests on legs with vegetal motifs. The four containers present helical gallonized feet, and pearl flow...
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Spanish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Important marble mortar from Rosso Di Verona, Florence, early 17th century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
The mortar is of exceptional quality. The sculptural execution of the carved decoration is appealing. Large leaf volutes end in stylized eagle heads. The sides are decorated with car...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Directoire Ormolu and Enamel Clock by Deverberie
Located in Essex, MA
Period French marble and ormolu mantel clock with sunburst or sun king motif original works. Gilding in great condition. Neoclassical form with enamel embellishments in great conditi...
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French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Candlesticks Pair of English Mahogany, 18th Century, England
Located in New York, NY
Candlesticks pair of English mahogany, 18th century, England. A pair of candlesticks made during the 18th century in England. Made from mahogany with candleholders in brass.   
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English Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Romanesque Capital Depicting Four Africans, Apulia, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large stone capital carved on each side in strong relief. The basket is covered with two crowns of vertical acanthus leaves which sprout from the astragal and fill the space between ...
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Italian Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Export Blue and White Vase, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
An 18th Century Japanese Export Blue and White Vase With gently curving shape and soft blue tones, depicting flowers and reeds, with repeated pattern borders, and stapled repairs. ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

17th Century Spanish Faux Marble Cassetta Frame
Located in New York, NY
Handcarved and parcel-gilt Cassetta frame with deep red panels and faux marble segments in sea green.
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European Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

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

18th Century Angel's Head Sculpture Handcarved in Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Angel's head sculpture handcarved in wood.
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The circular white-enameled dial signed ”Detour Paris” with Roman hours and Arabic quarter marks, a further inner Arabic chapter ring for the day of month. Pierced gilt hands and a b...
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock with Scalloped Base and Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century clock with original paint and delicately carved crest. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement. The face on this Swedish clock is sign...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Gupta Empire Torso of Vishnu
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing Gupta Empire (mid-3rd century BCE - 543 AD) mounted terracotta torso of a standing Vishnu. Vishnu is the preserver god, which means he p...
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Bangladeshi Hellenistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Venetian sculpture depicting Saint Paul, from the 1600s, carved in Walnut
Located in Cesena, FC
Sculpture of Saint Paul, an ancient statue Ancient statue of Saint Paul from the 17th century Large sculpture depicting Saint Paul, from the 1600s, carved in solid Walnut wood. Or...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
After a model attributed to Jean Antoine Houdon, of the poet Nicolas Joseph Laurent Gilbert (1750 - 1780). Superbly sculpted in a coat and ruffled shirt set on a waisted socle. The...
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French Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Chippendale period figured mahogany tea caddy, ebony beaded and mahogany cross-banded throughout, having concave-shaped lid retaining original brass carrying handle.
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Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Worcester Porcelain Bowl Imari Style Dr Wall First Period England C-1755
Located in Katonah, NY
This mid-18th century First Period Worcester Porcelain bowl was made in England circa 1755. It is hand-painted in the beautiful Worcester Imari style ”Fan Pattern.” The pattern is al...
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English Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures, 'Turkish / Persian Lady & Gentleman'
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures, Turkish / Persian Lady & Gentleman. circa 1755 Both designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, Rare and early examples of both models.
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century North Spanish Polychrome Wooden Virgin Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century north Spanish polychrome wooden sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus.  
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Italian Regency Gilt Figural Torchiere, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Regency gilt carved wood figural torchiere with egg and dart motif, floral scrolled decorative work, and terminating on floral tripod base w...
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Italian Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The movement is contained in an unusually large (67 cm!) white marble obelisk which is surmounted by an armillary sphere finial. The front with a panel chased with nymphs supporting ...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

143.28 Pink Tourmaline With Cleavelandite Specimen From Paprook, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 143.28 Gram Dimension: 5.7 x 5.4 x 4.2 Cm Origin : Paprook Mine, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mineral group in which boron is compounded with element...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century French Bronze Candlestick
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very beautiful early 18th century bronze candlestick with suburb Patina. Measures: 15 cm high 16.5 diameter base. Free shipping.
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique Spanish-Colonial Santo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An very well weathered Spanish-colonial Santo, likely depicting St Michael or St Miguel. Carved from the wood, the statue displays historical loss on both limbs and also the wings on...
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Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large naturally shaped mtorolite specimen originating from Zimbabwe. This rare mineral, also known as chrome chalcedony, showcases an unu...
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Zimbabwean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Burmese black bamboo pillow box in relief with red Rakhine lacquer. Created with bamboo weaving. Decorated all-over with geometrical shapes and...
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Burmese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Corbeille Vase Pair of Swedish Porcelain Rörstrand White Gilded, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Corbeille vase pair of Swedish Rörstrand white gilded, Sweden. A pair of Swedish porcelain corbeilles from the Rörstrand Porcelain Factory. Gilded ...
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Swedish Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Hammered Copper Container for Food Preservation
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful antique 18th century French bread box made of hammered cooper richly decorated with crown, flags guarded by animals and large bourbon lily i...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Rare pair of Neoclassical Alabaster and Scagliola Urns Florence 18th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Pair of neoclassical alabaster and polychrome scagliola urns, Florentine workshop, last quarter del XVIII secolo. Provenance: dukes of Fitz-James and heirs. This rare pair of neocl...
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Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

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

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Directoire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Sculptures of Children
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each child seated on an oval tasseled and draped plinth in the shape of a stool, one reading a book, the other thinking, symbolizing knowledge and philosophy.
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French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Korean Ceramic Celadon Bowl with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
The celadon bowl on offer here was likely dated to the 14th century toward the end of Goryeo Dynasty, after the production quality reached its zenith during 11-12th century. The bowl...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Eagles 16th Century from North Italy Church Lectern
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Exceptional pair of aigles of the 16th century of Italy Superbe pair of wooden sculpted aigles from the Italian Renaissance. Very Fine and delicate sculpture The pair of eagles se...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head
Located in Dallas, TX
Daoist sage, official, or possibly a Buddhist acolyte. A large, thick and heavy cast iron statue of a head. Custom vintage carved hardwood stand finishes off this outstanding and decorative bust, circa 10th...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Cartel clock & its console in Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
Cartel with its base in Boulle marquetry and gilt bronze. The gilded bronze in moving foliage and scrolls of flowers are of rocaille style. The circular frame in finely chiseled bron...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Carved Wood and Polychromed of Crucified Jesus on the Cross
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating 17th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed, gold-gilded crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross. This remarkable piece...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

97.55 Gram Fadan Quartz Crystal Cluster From Balochistan, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
97.55 Gram Fadan Quartz Crystal Cluster From Balochistan, Pakistan Weight: 97.55 Gram Dimension: 5.1 x 8.5 x 3.9 Cm Origin: Balochistan, Pakistan What is special about quartz? ...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

17th Century 'Baroque' Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century (Baroque) pair of Italian carved and polychromed figures. Each statue is holding a torchere and are mounted on their original turned wooden faux marble column.  
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

17th Century Pair of Italian Wooden Pricket Sticks
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century pair of Italian wooden pricket sticks.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Neoclassical Carved Limestone Fragment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical carved limestone fragment. Dating to circa 1780, this fascinating, intrinsically worked antique, would be a brilliant display piece for a traditional home own...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Figure representing Matrimony, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1750
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An attractive allegorical figure of Matrimony, reprsented by a woman in her best clothing, holding a cage. The Bow Porcelain factory was the first English porcelain producer; these ...
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

massive rare south German lion bronze Door Knocker, 17th Century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
very big and massive bronze door knocker, German or maybe Italian in origin, 16-17th century, amazing green original patina to the face, some scares and dings to the face which gives...
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German Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A spectacular 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase on stand. Having wonderful bold colouring. Having wonderful scrolling motif and foliate decoration. Sc...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small marble mortar full with small fossils. France, circa 1750-1850 Weathered. H:9,5cm W:20,5cm D:20,5cm
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière bowl planter vessel sink Antiques . 17th C. Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a ...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Antique Pair Old Sheffield Silver Plated Candlesticks 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant pair of antique English George III Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks, in the Adam taste,  circa 1775 in date. The candlesticks are of Corinthian design and have de...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Modern Sculpture with a Primitive Borneo Door
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Primitive Borneo Granary old Door, with residue of color on a facade: suitable as a modern wood sculpture on support - I can darken the wood with simple wax on request. M/251. Inte...
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Malaysian Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Ormolu

Exceptional Surinam-Themed Amsterdam Long-Case Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Surinam-themed Amsterdam long-case clock The Netherlands, 1746-1756, dial signed Nicolaas Weylandt/Amsterdam The case of the clock is made of Rio palisander veneer and snakewood, with the arch showing a painted scene of the harbour of Paramaribo, Fort Zeelandia and Dutch ships in anchorage, the spandrels decorated with figural representations of the four continents, the centre of the dial painted with Mercury, the god of trade, seated on a bale signed VCS (Vereenigde Compagnie Suriname), and one of the barrels bearing the initials “RBS,” on the left the river god of the Surinam river, with a Dutch three-master in the background. Measures: H 259 x W 60 x D 35 cm (case) Diameter 32 cm (clock dial) This exceptionally rare long-case clock probably was ordered by one of the many wealthy families living along the Amsterdam canals that owned or had shares in plantations in Surinam. It’s a successful marriage of the work of an accomplished 18th century Amsterdam clockmaker, a Dutch cabinetmaker working with exotic tropical timbers, a woodcarver familiar with both Dutch Rococo design and Surinamese iconography, and a painter with knowledge, whether first- hand or through other visualisations, of the Paramaribo waterfront. In the production of this Gesamtkunstwerk, only the name of the clockmaker is known: Nicloaas Weylandt (circa 1700-1754), who had a business situated on the Nieuwendijk near the Haarlemmersluis in Amsterdam from 1742 until his death. The case is made of imported timbers from Surinam; Rio-palisander and snakewood. A very similar clock-case, veneered in walnut, is illustrated in J. Zeeman, De Nederlandse staande klok...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Palisander

Spanish Colonial Era 18th/19th Century Inlaid Cedar Wooden Chest Box Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
A charming scarce Spanish Colonial era parquetry inlaid cedar legged storage chest (large table box / small trunk) with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1790 Rustic handmade...
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Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

English Mahogany Tall Case Clock Signed by Maker M. Richardson, London, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Mahogany tall case clock with brass finials, arched bonnet with brass fluted columns, gilt ormolu and chased polished steel fa...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair Of French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu And Rock Crystal Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality pair of French 17th century Louis XIV period ormolu and rock crystal candelabras, circa 1680. Each eight arm girandole is raised by a circula...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Louis XVI Miniature Ormolu Mantle Clock of a Lion by Philippe Pajot
Located in London, GB
A rare 18th century to early 19th century Louis XVI miniature ormolu mantle or table clock depicting a lion. The piece is surprising heavy for such a small clock, which is always a s...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Large Georgian Mahogany Footed Urn
Located in Essex, MA
Shaped like a goblet. Tapered form carved and hollowed from a single piece of wood, the exterior decorated with a bacchanalian parade of figures of Pan playing instruments on and pul...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Holy Oils Vase or Container, Pewter, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Santos Oils container. Pewter. Century XVIII. Container made of pewter that has a foot, a body with curves, two handles and a lid. Its exterior decoration shows a clear influence o...
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European Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Ottoman Empire Parcel-Gilt Silver Qalamdan
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Ottoman Empire parcel-gilt silver qalamdan, the slender rectangular pen holder with faceted rounded ends and a hinged lid attached to a squat, square section, bombé inkwell with a...
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Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

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