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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Paradoxides Trilobite Fossil
Located in New York, NY
This Paradoxides trilobite specimen presented as-unearthed in matrix dates back over 499 million years to the Middle Cambrian Epoch. Paradoxides is one of the earliest known genus of...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Antique Campaign Apothecary Box, English, Chemist’s Case, Georgian, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign apothecary box. An English, flame mahogany chemist's case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. A superb and evocative example of 18th century porta...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Blue and White English Delft Charger Plate Hand Painted Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
Produced in Bristol, England, circa 1760, this handpainted blue and white Delft charger is a visual delight. The center of the charger features a flower garden with songbirds seated ...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Virgin and Child in Majesty
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Virgin and child in majesty Origine: castille Epoque: early 14th century Measures: Height: 72cm Length: 30cm Depth: 25cm Polychrome and gi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Bronze Pharmacy Mortar Italy-17° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant bronze mortar from the 17 century from Italy dated 1630. Really rare mortar due to his big size. In very good condition and beautiful patina.
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Dutch Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
Chinoiserie blue water in the foreground This Dutch Delft charger features a hand painted garden scene with large bright yellow flowers, green leaves, small iron red plum blossom f...
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Dutch Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Vintage Brown Rock Crystal Quartz Tower / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Admired since ancient times, brown rock crystal quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design and beauty. This vintage 1970s tower is polished and presented in a wonderful to...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France Elegant and finely crafted pair of candlesticks in classical Louis XVI style, made in France during the late 18...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fossil Marine Mosasaur of The Cretaceous Period
Located in Scorton, GB
A wonderful example of a Cretaceous mosasaur. The original Halisaurus arambourgi mosasaur mandibles and vertebrae, measuring 2.9ft, include a well-preserved, near-complete skull, low...
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North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful Chinese red clay pottery tomb figure from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). Guarding a dignitary or decorated soldier; these figures stood guard for over a thousand years surviving to decorate your home collection of ancient artistic and cultural artifacts. Original Polychromed red and gray paint pigments still present. Chinese Buddhist guardian statues made of earthenware and pigments, from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), dated to the late 7th to first half of the 9th century. The foreign facial features of this brilliantly sculpted guardian figure is evidence of the strong Western presence in Tang-dynasty China. Originating in the Lokapala deity of the Buddhist religion, which came to China from the West, this type of armored tomb guardian...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

18th C Worcester Porcelain Trio of Coffee Cup Tea Bowl and Saucer, circa 1780
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good late 18th century Worcester porcelain TRIO of Coffee Cup, Tea Bowl and Saucer in a combined blue and gold pattern, full...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock made of solid cherry. The case is from the 18th century and the clock is from the late 19th century. In two parts, the case has a tape...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Small Korean Celadon Ceramic Vase with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic celadon bottle vase with inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12th century. The vase has a classic baluster form with a slightly flared mouth...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Apulian Magna Graecia Bell Krater, c. 350 BC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely crafted Ancient Apulian Magna Graecia Bell Krater, dating to c. 350 BC, used as a wine mixing bowl in classical antiquity. This red-figure pottery vessel features twin handl...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions:...
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Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Lovely Early 18th Century Oak Candle Box c. 1730
Located in Heathfield, GB
In the days before electricity every room in the house would be lit by candles and each room would have a wall hung box or cupboard in which to keep them away from vermin. This box ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

16th Wrought Iron Safe, Renaissance Style, for Donations or Cash Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
Impressive wrought iron tabletop safe with engraved decoration and original patina. This type of safe was commonly used in the 16th and 17th centuries to hold valuables, alms, or doc...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

18th Century Very Large Burl Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
RARE 18th century American burl bowl. This piece is wonderfully hand turned and the wood is GORGEOUS! It looks alive in the light! This bowl is f...
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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

18th Century Italian Maiolica Blue and White Alborello Pharmacy Jar #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Jar. Jar is in a cylindrical shape with flared rim and foot. Jar features blue and white pattern with the word "Charitas" in an oval ...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Maiolica

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl with Chinese Domestic Furniture
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain bowl with Chinese "Antiques" & Scholar's items on Furniture, Qianlong Period, circa 1735-1740. The Chinese Export porcelain bowl is finely painted inside and out with famille rose enamels. On the front is a depiction of an unusual grouping of Chinese domestic...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

8-19th Century Wooden Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Indian 18-19th century hand-carved wooden horse decorated with polychrome colors. In original untouched condition with a beautiful age-related patina, showing the antique authentic...
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Indian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Exceptional & Rare Large Mounted Meteorite Slice
Located in London, GB
Rare Seymchan meteorites featuring the Wittmannstätten pattern are highly prized among collectors and meteorite enthusiasts due to their unique appearance and scientific significance...
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Russian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Georgian Yellow Gold Toothpick Case / Holder with Mirror
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English 22k yellow gold toothpick case / holder with mirror - boxed; an addition to our ornamental ...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Erotic Ancient Greek Wine Cup with Painted Eyes
Located in London, GB
A rare, erotic cup exemplifying the revelry and humour of ancient Greek culture, particularly within the context of symposia - the social drinking parties of the elite. This wine cup...
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European Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount
Located in Scorton, GB
The latest edition to arrive at THE FOSSIL STORE™ is our famous and exquisite series of Mantelliceras ammonites presented on our designed swivel mount. The newly prepared Mantellicer...
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North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone, Stainless Steel

Steel Engraved Nuremberg Money Chest or Cash Box circa 1600
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a money chest or cash box with steel engraved figures on each side and an intricate locking mechanism under the lid, typical of metalwork coming out of a host of ci...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Bronze salamander - 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Bronze salamander Italy, 17th century Patinated bronze 4 x 17 x 10 cm This finely cast bronze salamander exemplifies the 17th-century fascination with naturalistic forms and animal ...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Giant Palm Frond with Diplomytus Fish Fossil Plate
Located in New York, NY
This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring a long Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural matrix. The entire piec...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has a cylindrical form. The upper and lower portions of this Aesthetic style silver tea caddy is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved floral bud designs; further vertical bands segment the body into five equal portions, each encompassed with undulating wrigglework borders. The anterior portion of the body is ornamented with a bright cut engraved rectangular cut cornered cartouche encompassed with a radiating simplified floral and scrolling foliate decoration and featuring the contemporary engraved crest of a lion's head collared and erased. The further four segments bear Chinoiserie bright cut engraved Chinese symbols representing the four seasons: spring (? / chun), summer (? / xia), autumn (? / qiu) and winter (? / dong). This antique silver tea caddy retains the original hallmarked flush hinged cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is encompassed with further bands of bright cut engraved decoration, reflecting the designs to the body. This impressive cover is surmounted with the original, exceptional carved wood and sterling silver pineapple...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Statue
Located in London, GB
South Arabian Calcite female figure 3rd Century BC to 1st century A.D. Calcite Alabaster height: 30.5 cm A magnificent alabaster female figure, a f...
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Yemeni Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Decorative Mounted Lapis Lazuli Section
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous slab of vibrant lapis lazuli. Lapis lazuli inclides lazurite (intense blue), calcite (white veins) and pyrite (gold flecks). Prized since ancient times, this is a wonder...
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Afghan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

A Pair of Wedgwood Jasper Tricolour Dip Vases, Circa 18th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A pair of Wedgwood Jasper Tricolour Dip Vases, Circa 18th Century. Each sprigged with a continuous band of classical figures between bands of upright vine alternate with flower-head...
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English Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Important Sculpture "Saint George in Bronze"Bernt Notke (1440–before May 1509)
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Sculpture "Saint George in Bronze" Bernt Notke ( 1440 – before May 1509) sculpture from the 18th/early 19th century. 75*47*h 83cm good condition Bernt Notke Bernt Notke ...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Terracotta Horse Torso, 386–534 A.D. or Later
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A sculptural terracotta horse from the Northern Wei Dynasty (386–534 A.D.), featuring the head and torso rendered in a dynamic, upright pose. The surface is richly decorated with swi...
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Chinese Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Brass Cachepot (circa 1700s)
Located in London, GB
Antique three-legged French brass cachepot (circa 1700s). This piece has a fascinating connection with historical figures. The crest on the side is a version of one belonging to the ...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Roman Marble Foot
Located in London, GB
Roman marble Fragment of a Right Foot with Sandal Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D. An evocative Roman marble fragment, preserving the front portion of an over-lifesized sandalled foot. The toes, nails, and bridge of the foot have been sensitively carved. The outer sole of the sandal remains, with delicate, pointed straps joining between the first two toes in a diamond shape. This fragment once belonged to Danish sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Studded trunk. Wood, leather, metal. Spain, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Studded trunk. Wood, leather, metal. Spain, 18th century. A small chest or trunk with a rectangular base and a curved lid, decorated on the outside with a leather cover and a serie...
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European Neoclassical Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Other

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

Frame. Ebonized wood, metal. Dutch School, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Frame. Ebonized wood, metal. Dutch School, 17th century. It has faults. Slightly rectangular frame made of ebonized wood and decorated with a series of smooth moldings of varying w...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Early Wedgwood Dipped Pearlware Bough Pot
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dark brown-glazed pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and applied decoration, made by Wedgwood circa 1785. The development of a whiteware body had been a goal of ceramicists ac...
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British Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware

17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral
Located in Brea, CA
17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...
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Tibetan Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Large Early Baroque Frame, “Regina Coeli” Italy, late 16th / early 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A large gilded Baroque frame made of carved wood with stucco applications, partially polychrome-painted. Inner dimensions: 116 x 78 cm The tall, rectangular frame is crowned by a lar...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pink Druzy Amethyst Sculptural Formation with Central Calcite Crystal
Located in London, GB
Colours fuse together in this uniquely beautiful piece, presenting the viewer with mixed of pink druze, lilac amethyst and white quartz. A dynamic miner...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

15th Century Corpus Christi Wood Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare late 15th century or early 16th century Gothic Corpus Christi wood sculpture. Probably North German or South Sweden. This large Christ sculpture...
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German Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Blue and White Delft Dishes Antique Pair Made circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of blue and white Dutch Delft dishes with lovely chinoiserie decoration, which features an image of a vase overflowing with flowers. Around the vas...
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Dutch Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

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

Dryosaurus Altus Dinosaur Femur Fossil // 150 Million Years Old
Located in New York, NY
This is the well preserved and fully intact fossilized femur of a Dryosaurus altus, found in Emery County, Utah within the famous fossil-rich Morrison Formation spanning much of the ...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

French Arte Populaire Padelle - Copper Pan
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful 17th century French Arte Populaire Padelle - Copper Pan. A Padelle is a large copper vessel used in large wood burning ovens to make nut oils. Wonderfully crafted in ve...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

A Superb Terracotta Lion, French 18th century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A superb terracotta lion, French 18th century Height: 70 cm Width: 38 cm Depth: 82 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection acquired in 1990s.
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Himalayan Diamonds
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with herkimer diamonds and mounted on an antique gold base. This was original from a historical Italian church and would ha...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal

Pair of Chinese glazed 17th-century ceramic rice wine storage pots
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of charming glazed 17th-century ceramic rice wine storage pots originating from China. Featuring an unusual brown glaze and a striated collar, these pots serve as a captivating ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scandinavian countries. Perhaps one of the most intriguing items that was produced by these workshops was the iron money...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Exceptional “Excalibur” Amethyst Formation, Calcite, Agate, Quartz
Located in London, GB
With its extremely unusual central amethyst epimorph after calcite, this natural wonder evokes images of the legendary sword, Excalibur, magically fixed in the stone. Elsewhere we ...
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Uruguayan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Khmer Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully sensual Khmer statue of a female divinity delicately carved from gray sandstone. Her face radiates a cool serenity. Almond shaped eyes ga...
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Cambodian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone, Metal

Fossilized Wood Cross-Section
Located in London, GB
Fossilised wood fragment displaying vibrant streaks of browns, reds, blues and yellows. This is a magnificent example of the results of a fossilisation process known as permineralization. In the right environment over great lengths of time, buried wood tissue permeated by minerals transported in water can transform into fossils. This particular example has fossilised over a copper deposit, resulting in bright inclusions of copper minerals that manifest as impressive streaks of blue, yellow, green and red. This distinctive coloration is unique to Colla wood...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Swedish Baroque Brass Office Candlestick, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Baroque Brass Office Candlestick, Early 18th Century Elegant and functional early 18th-century Swedish office candlestick in brass, crafted in the Baroque period. This rare...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Early American Ash Burl Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century early American ash burl bowl from New England, possibly New York, with a heavy lip, spiral-cut ribbed sides, and an unbel...
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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ash, Burl

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by William Taylor of Whitehaven, Cumbria
Located in Essex, MA
William Taylor lived 1738 till 1801. Beautiful case with unusual fret carved sides of case. The carved broken arched pediment with carved rosettes and trailing vine, reverse glass pa...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

French Gothic Stone Sculpture – 14th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Possibly a Noblewoman Elegant stone sculpture from 14th-century Gothic France, possibly representing a noble lady. The bust features finely carved details in the attire, with attent...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

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