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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Italian 18th Century Giltwood Painting or Photo Frame with Rustic Character
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian giltwood frame from the 18th century with rustic character, perfect to house a painting or a picture. This 18th-century Italian giltwood frame embodies a sense of time-wor...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century French Wooden Sculpture of Jesus on Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This 18th Century French Wooden Sculpture of Jesus on a Metal Stand is a profound piece of religious art that exudes a sense of history and devotion. Carved with reverent detail from...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Sculpture of the Infant Jesus as Salvator Mundi - School of Mechelen, 15th-16th
Located in Madrid, ES
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this sculpture of the Infant Jesus as Salvator Mundi, an exceptional piece originating from the renowned School of Mechelen of the 15th-16t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
25.54 Gram 99 Million Year Old Burmese Amber Medley
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Burmese amber specimen dates back approximately 99 million years. Pieces like these are sometimes called a menagerie and this one contains s...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Rare Japanese antique pottery jar/13th century/Kamakura period/Excavated pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We would like to introduce you to some fascinating pots excavated in Japan.
This is a pot fired in an ancient Japanese kiln called Tokoname ware.
Tokoname is a kiln located in Aichi...
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Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Early 16th Century English oak panel with applied carved head of a Tudor lady
Located in Bakewell, GB
Early 16c English oak panel with applied carved head of a Tudor lady
size 38 cms x 29cms deep and 3cms deep
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of holding angels, marble, late 16th century, Lombardy
Located in Milan, IT
Lombardy, late 16th century
Pair of holding angels
(2) Marble, 40 x 29 x 15 cm
At the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries in the Lombardy area, and especially in the Parma area, t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Burmese Amber With Snail Shell
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Burmese amber specimen dates back approximately 99 million years and contains a fully preserved snail shell with associated debris. It forme...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Georgian 18th Century Octagonal Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Very Unusual Late 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Octagonal Tea Caddy, Having Rare Attractive Inlaid Decoration Of Fans And Pillars, With Hinged Lid Enclosing Lidded Compa...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Italian Hand Carved Walnut and Gilt Putti Sculpture with Wings
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique putti figure was carved in Italy, circa 1770. Standing on an oval base, the detailed statue features a young boy with wings his head turned to the side. The ador...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Rare pair of Longton Hall Flower-encrusted vases, c. 1755
By Longton Hall
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Very Rare pair of Longton Hall Flower -encrusted vases, c. 1755. in the Rococo taste, both of fluted rocaille-molded cartouche form, in the white, the mouth applied with flowers, ra...
Category
English Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Italian Copper Wine pitcher 18th Century Venetian Venice European
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian Copper Wine pitcher 18th Century Venetian Venice European
A fine example of Italian copperwork from the 1700s, with fine embossed decoration including Fish, Leav...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Tea Caddy circa 1800
Located in Forney, TX
A charming period English George III (1760-1820) mahogany inlaid tea caddy.
Tea was of exceptional value prior to the mid-19th century, plus the type of tea you could afford and th...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Mahogany
Antique Chinese Rock Crystal Gilt Metal and Enamel Candelabrum
Located in New York, US
Our extraordinary Chinese candelabrum dates from as early as the 18th century with later 19th century additions is exquisitely crafted from rock crystal and gilt metal with enamel de...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Metal, Enamel
Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with Twin Conch Shells
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this beautiful antique Georgian Burr Yew wood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form wit...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Yew
18/19th Century Bodhisattva
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bodhisattva, a religious sculpture, probably made in India 1750-1850.
The sculpture has been painted and gilded, but with very little remains.
Bodhisattva, in Buddhism, is one who s...
Category
Indian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique French Copper Bath Warmers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of 18th Century French bath warmers handcrafted with copper and iron in utilitarian yet sculptural form, still functional and miraculously retaining the original lids.
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Late 18th Century traveling couple figurine by Capodimonete 1771 - 1834
By Capodimonte
Located in Lisbon, PT
A charming translucent soft-paste porcelain figurine of a traveling couple with suitcases, a delicate piece in excellent condition.
The woman wearing a clover etched jacket.
Capodim...
Category
French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tsavorite Garnet, Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Tanzania
Located in New York, NY
TSAVORITE GARNET
Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
2.55 cm tall x 3.2 cm wide
A variety of grossular g...
Category
Tanzanian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
LIMOGES amphora-shaped vase, vintage
Located in Manzano, IT
LIMOGES amphora-shaped vase, vintage
Hand-painted and gold borders. Excellent condition, with no cracks or crazing. Original and fully branded Limoges label on the base.
DESIGN ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th century Spanish santos figure ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a very elegant spanish polychromed wood santos figures with articulated hands ...
pure poetry ...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
18th Century Candelabras, pair
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Candelabras, made in France about 1780.
Lois XVI, gilded and patinated bronze with white Carrera marble.
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pre Columbian clay pottery vessel
Located in View Park, CA
A Pre-Columbian pottery vessel. There are hand-sculpted vestiges of a face reminiscent of early figurative efforts. Patina includes traces of red cinnabar and mineral deposits, attes...
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North American Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Danish 18th Century Baroque Strongbox Safe Ches
Located in Kastrup, DK
Charming and decorative Danish baroque oak chest, featuring original gray-metalized iron bands, fittings, lock, and key.
Conically shaped sides: Top: 42 cm / Bottom: 31 cm.
Denmar...
Category
Danish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Collection of Four Different Brass Tobacco Boxes, Holland, 18th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Holland, 18th Century
A collection of brass tobacco boxes. Various sizes.
H 11 x W 7 x D 3 cm
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Frame. Carved and gilded wood. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame. Carved and gilded wood. XVII century.
Frame for tondo (the interior space is circular) made of carved and gilded wood, decorated with architectural reliefs of classicist infl...
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Early 18th Century candelabra
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large candelabra, presumably made in Sweden in early 18th century.
Highly unusual, made in brass, with four candle holders.
Category
Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century table clock, made in Stockholm by Auguste Bourdillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
A table clock made in Stockholm by Auguste Bourdillon, 1728- 1799. He were a manufacturer of clocks and watches in Geneva and then in Stockholm 1761 - 1799, where he settled.
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Putti Cherub Wall Sculpture Holding Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. Hand carved, the putti carving is shown holding a bunch of grapes in his hands. The cherub is expressive in it's movement...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Antique George III Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
With Two Tea Caddies
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Harewood Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form veneered in Harewood with inlaid Boxw...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Boxwood, Harewood
Japanese antique pottery Jar/10th-14th century/gray wabi-sabi jar/"Sueki"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese pottery.
It is thought to date from approximately the 10th century to the 14th century.
There is ink writing on the bottom of the jar, but the excavation ...
Category
Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Bronze Bird Tripod Candle Stand
Located in New York, NY
Bronze bird tripod candle stand. Antique Italian softly patinated green bronze tripod oil lamp / votive candle stand in the classical style popular...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Attractive Late 18th Century, George III Period Rectangular Mahogany Tea Caddy Having Well Figured Veneers To Top, Front And Sides With Attractive Banded Decoratio...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Moldavite From the Czech Republic // 1.21 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This genuine moldavite in stellar condition offers a luminous green color and fascinating natural texture, making it an overall great specimen. Moldavite is one of the most sought af...
Category
Czech Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Polished Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice polished petrified wood sculpture, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions ...
Category
Unknown Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
IRISH TALL-CASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM HERON
Late 18th Century
Mahogany case, the bonnet with a scrolled broken arch pediment and the trunk with quarter columns. Rocking ship movement in...
Category
Northern Irish Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5" High // Ver. 2
Located in New York, NY
This large 5" high megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old from South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the most massive predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 ...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Wooden angel possible French Rococo
Located in Lugo, IT
Wooden angel should be French 1700/800s
Not perfect condition, missing and broken
Thank you
Category
French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th-19th century hand forged iron candleholder. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics.
Southern France, Spain, 18th...
Category
French Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
17th century carved limewood figure of St Michael
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 17th century carved limewood figure of st michael circa 1640.
Beautiful floor standing figure of the st michael the dragon slayer, also known as archangel michael. Michael ha...
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Belgian Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Japanese porcelain blue and white Bowl, Japan , Arita Edo period, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
This exquisite large Japanese porcelain bowl from Arita is in impeccable condition, boasting no signs of restoration. Its exterior showcases continuous karakusa scrolls inspired by t...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
24 Gram Brahin Meteorite Slice
Located in New York, NY
This meteorite was acquired from the Bethany Sciences collection and was once a part of the private collection of Meteorite Man Robert A. Haag. It includes an informational Certifica...
Category
Belarusian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Vanadinite on Barite, Mibladen, Midelt Cercle, Midelt Prov., Morocco
Located in New York, NY
VANADINITE ON BARITE
Mibladen, Aït Oufella Caïdat, Midelt Cercle, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
12.7 cm tall x 14 cm wide
The Drâa-Tafilalet Region of Morocco, best...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Liddicoatite Tourmaline with Quartz, Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
LIDDICOATITE TOURMALINE WITH QUARTZ
Anjanbonoina, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
7.1 cm tall x 6.8 cm wide
Liddicoatite is an uncommon form of tourmaline. It was first discovered in ...
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Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger'
Located in Houston, TX
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger' adorned with painted farmhouse scenes and scrolled decoration in shades of blue (camaieu bleu). This circa 1750-1780 tin-glazed planter comes from Neve...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Neolithic Chinese Pottery Provenance Dr. Philip Gould (1922-2020)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Neolithic Pottery Provenance Dr. Philip Gould (1922-2020)
This remarkable piece of Neolithic pottery, with dimensions of 10 1/2" H x 10" W, is a testament to the ancient artistry a...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Neolithic Chinese Pottery
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chinese Neolithic Period Vase
Chinese pottery, objects made of clay and hardened by heat: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain, particularly those made in China. Nowhere in the wor...
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Chinese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Penitent St. Jerome, high relief in lacquered wood
Located in Salò, IT
St. Jerome the Penitent, high relief in lacquered wood, Lombard sculpture from the late 15th century/early 16th century, maximum dimensions 76x60 cm, maximum thickness about 19 cm.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Musician Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These charming antique putti carvings were crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved figures depict two musicians cupids sited on a pillow form stool; one playing the flute, the ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Bronze Baluster Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Bronze baluster bowl. Antique bronze votive bowl with ten bronze balusters punctuating the outer surface in high relief. Italy 16th century.
Dimensions: 5” diameter top x 3.25" H; ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Genuine Natural Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth (74 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa.
Cretaceous Age 65 million years
Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...
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Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock with Original Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish antique Mora clock dating with its original paint.
The original mechanism, pendulum and weights are included. We do not guarantee functionality. This Grand-father clock has...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Elephant bird egg
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Elephant bird egg from Madagascar.
The largest egg ever from a living creature; it is from the extinct elephant bird. Assembled from the shards of se...
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Malagasy Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Eggshell
Neolithic Chinese Pottery Provenance Dr. Philip Gould (1922-2020)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Neolithic Chinese Pottery Provenance Dr. Philip Gould (1922-2020)
The vase holds a distinguished provenance, having been part of the collection of Dr. Philip Gould (1922-2020), an e...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Korean antique pottery vase/10th century/Wabi-Sabi vase/Goryeo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is hard earthenware made during the Goryeo period in Korea.
This vase was made around the 10th century.
The walls of the vase are thin, but because they are baked at high tempe...
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South Korean Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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