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Period: 18th Century
18th century Portrait of Lady Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
English oil on canvas portrait dating from the late 1700s painted in the manor of Joshua Reynolds. We believe the giltwood frame could be the original as it is right for the period. ...
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English Rococo Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board. Imposing circa 1700’s Venetian bed detailed with cartouches. Composed of two smaller frames. Exquisit...
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Italian Classical Greek Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original creation date.
Box W 13.25 x D 10 x H 10 in.
Key L 4 in.
Category
American American Colonial Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Four Antique Italian Extreme Erotica Hand Painted Pottery Tiles of Monks & Nuns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four antique hand painted pottery tiles are all unsigned, so no specific artist can be identified, but are presumed to have be...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pottery
Revolutionary War Powder Horn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Powder Horn
Engraving by Charles Goodrich
1776
Powder horns stand among the rarest and most treasured forms of American folk art. Unlike commercial objects, these deeply personal items were crafted by soldiers, sailors and explorers for practical use during their journeys. Through scrimshaw—an intricate technique of engraving bone or horn with a simple jackknife and filling the crevices with available pigments like soot or ash—these individuals left tangible marks of their hopes, dreams and experiences. This exceptional American Revolutionary War powder horn belonged to Charles Goodrich (1720-1816), a significant figure in early Pittsfield, Massachusetts history. The horn displays distinctive period characteristics with the inscription "PITTSFIELD" clearly visible on its amber-colored surface.
Charles Goodrich, born in Wethersfield, Connecticut in 1720, became a prominent civic leader in Pittsfield. He built the first house in the settlement in 1754 and served in various official roles, including Justice of the Peace and town representative to Boston. While Goodrich's name may not appear prominently in history textbooks, historical documents—particularly his September 3, 1776 petition to the Massachusetts Assembly—reveal his compelling story. The petition shows that Goodrich faced accusations of being a British sympathizer and draft evader. According to his account, he was targeted for his public office, physically assaulted by a man named James Morey and subsequently fined by a local committee. Goodrich maintained that he merely defended himself when attacked and claimed ignorance of requirements to either serve as a drafted soldier or hire a substitute—accusations that branded him unpatriotic during the revolutionary fervor.
The Massachusetts Council's concurrence with Goodrich's petition likely inspired his subsequent military service. His powder horn, bearing the inscription of Pittsfield, accompanied him to Fort Ticonderoga, where Simonds' Regiment of Militia (2nd Berkshire County Regiment) was stationed during the difficult winter of 1776-1777. Fort Ticonderoga, a strategic stronghold in upstate New York, had been seized from the British in May 1775 by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold. By the time of Goodrich's service, American forces occupied the fort while preparing for an expected British counterattack. In August 1777, Goodrich and Simonds' Regiment participated in the Battle of Bennington—a decisive engagement where Patriot forces under General John Stark defeated British and Hessian troops. This victory significantly weakened General John Burgoyne's invasion force, contributing to his surrender at Saratoga in October 1777—a pivotal turning point that helped secure French support for the American cause.
Powder horns captivate elite collectors and major museums alike. The Metropolitan Museum of Art recognized their significance by dedicating an entire exhibition to American Engraved Powder Horns...
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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Horn
The Gentleman's Magazine, with 1777 Flag Resolution, June 1783
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an June 1783 issue of London's "The Gentleman's Magazine," containing significant historical content relating to the end of the Revolutionary War, the 1777 Flag Resoluti...
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English American Colonial Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Framed British Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Framed crest with Latin inscription " Spero Meliora". Translates to I hope for better things. Seems to relate to the Moffat Clan of Scotland.
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Perfume burner / Incense burner - oriental ottoman - brass - 18th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ottoman brass incense burner with incised and openwork decoration.
The domed lid is topped with a grip, it is decorated with openwork scrolls.
The incense burner rests on a circular base with three feet
The whole is in gilded brass.
Turkey, Ottoman art, 18th century
Burner diameter: 11 cm
Very beautiful decorative object
Can be used to burn incense or diffuse perfume.
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol
Late 18th century, Mexican
With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forward sections polygonal and inlaid with silver fronds, octagonal breeches with silver foliage on the flats either side, a broad silver band at the rear, foliate engraved tangs, characteristic locks with fluted mount beneath the pan enclosing the steel-spring, full stocks inlaid with silver panels secured by silver pins and pierced and engraved with foliage inhabited by monsters, birds and a pair of rabits, the last forward of the trigger-guards, and studded with further silver pins.
The fore-ends en suite and each inlaid with a silver panel pierced and engraved as a double-headed eagle, foliate engraved silver side-plates each pierced for an iron belt hook...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Brass Bedpan with Original Dark Oak Wooden Turned Steel
Located in Delft, NL
18th century brass bedpan with original dark oak wooden turned steel.
A brass bedpan, made in The Netherlands in the 18th Century
This bedpan would be f...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Antique Genealogy Chart of the Leaders of Europe by Chatelain, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carte Genealogique des Souverains de l'Europe (..)'. Chart of the royal line of the great Frankish major, Aega. As early as the 14th century the Hapsburgs attem...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Colonial Silver VOC 'East-India Company' Ingot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A silver 'V.O.C. AMSTERDAM' ingot
circa 1738, with monogram and the assay mark of the Amsterdam Grill family
With V.O.C. monogram and the A for Amsterdam.
L. approx. 15.5 cm
Weight approx. 2000 grams
Note:
The ingots were salvaged in 2004 from the wreck of the VOC indiaman Rooswijk, equipped by the Amsterdam VOC Chamber. The Rooswijk sank on its second voyage to the Dutch East Indies off the English coast on the Goodwin Sands...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Considered the first step into the world of modern photocopying, the copying machine was among the first widely used devices to successfully produce an ex...
Category
English Other Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mahogany
English Titled 18th c Lady with Coat of Arms Portrait Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century English noblewoman in a gold gilt ornate period frame. Lovely detail and color, coat of arms in corner. Unsigned.
Without the frame the painting itself measures 29 inche...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
Large Baroque Noble Coat of Arms Italy Late 17th Early 18th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Large aristocratic coat of arms placed within crumpled, symmetrically unfolding, made of polychromatically painted and partially gilded wood. The frame is decorated with scrolls and ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French & Indian War
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French and Indian War
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Stewart (1729–1809) of the Virginia Regiment
Labeled on the back:: Lieutennip? F...
Category
American Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Porcelain, Glass, Wood
Antique Print of Egyptian Objects, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print depicting various Egyptian objects including statues. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa titled 'Reizen en Aanm...
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Portrait in Oil of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford by Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century copy of 18th century portrait of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, (born 1661, London, died 1724, London). He was a British statesman who headed the Tory ministry from ...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Genealogy Chart of the Valois House in France, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Nouvelle Carte Genealogique des Branches du Cote Gauche (..)'.
Set of two prints with a chart of the left branch of the genealogy of the Valois House, and the various branches formed through alliances, each with its coat of arms including the Counts and Dukes of Alencon, Anjou, Naples, Calabria, Burgundy, Brabant. With inset engraved views of the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, the Trianon, Versailles and St. Cloud. This print orginates from 'Atlas Historique'.
The House of Valois...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Irish Sterling Silver Cup
By Matthew West
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Irish sterling silver cup; an addition to our 17th century silverware collection
This e...
Category
English Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Genealogy Chart of the Duchy of Brunswick-Luneburg, Germany, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carte Genealogique de la Maison de Brunsuick-Lunebourg'. Genealogy of the Duchy of Brunswick-Luneburg. With coats of arms of the Elector of Hannover and the Duc...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Genealogy Chart of the Kings of Hungary and Bohemia by Chatelain, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carte Genealogique des Rois de Hongrie (..)'. Genealogical chart of the kings of Hungary and Bohemia. This print orginates from 'Atlas H...
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
18th Century French or Swiss Military Watercolor, Signed and Dated
Located in Stamford, CT
Very interesting drawing of two soldiers in uniform one most likely French holding a rifle with bayonet and the other, Swiss, dressed in a fancy red outfit with codpiece and odd hat holding a menacing looking mace. Behind them on either side are burning castles...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Large Museum Quality 1700s Dutch Demijohn Bottle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Beautiful Dutch Demijohn. Hand blown bottle; with naval battle scene. Portrait of dutch admiral martin tromp, "The bravest and most skillful enemy t...
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass
Pine Barrens Speculation, Edward Telfair Georgia Land Grant, 1792
Located in Savannah, GA
Washington County, Georgia land deed with survey warrant and beeswax state seal granted by Governer Edward Telfair to Col. Robert Middleton.
This la...
Category
American American Classical Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Antique Engraving of a Greek Inscription, 1717
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a Greek inscription. Source unknown, to be determined.
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Stamp Seal With Noble Blazon Coat Of Arms, 18th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An important noble 18th century wax seal in wrought iron and brass, old patina, height 4 cm, surface of the stamp 3.2 x 3.4 cm
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Iron
Engraved 'Cape of Good Hope' Colonial Commemorative Glass, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A commemorating glass with an engraving of a farmer ploughing, an East Indiaman and a text reading:
Het Lan’s Wel Varen An De Caap (the country’s prosperity at the Cape of Good Hope...
Category
South African Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
18th Century French engraving of a squadron by Blarenberghe
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century French engraving of a squadron by Blarenberghe
Engravings by Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe, French 1716-1794. In four Tableaux
(Tableau 1) Represents a squadron making...
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique wax Seal Stamp With Important Coat Of Arms, 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An 18th century wax seal in brass with boxwood handle with a nice aged old patina
Important noble coat of arms
Height 8.5 cm, surface area of the seal 3 cm, diameter top boxwood gri...
Category
French Other Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Regiment Des Dromedaires Camel Saddle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fascinating piece of military history is a camel saddle created for and used by the Dromedary Regiment (Regiment des Dromedaires) during Napoleon’s Egyptian campaigns between 1798-1801. The term “dromedary” refers to the dromedary camel...
Category
French Empire Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Brass, Iron
18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas
Engraved later with ancestors name 'G. von Gundlach' with corresponding Armorial Crest, Germany, Hesse or Saxony region, Circa 1790
An exceptional 18th century example of early German or Dutch craftsmanship in this traditional Kelchglas form. A finely engraved later armorial to the body reveals the Gundlach family heraldry which date back to as early as 1304. The crest and shield of arms...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass
Engraved Commemorative Surinam Plantation Glass, History of 18th Century Slavery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid commemorating glass with a fine engraving of a plantation house and coffee shrubs with a text reading: Het.Welvaaren.Van.De.Plantagie.Saxen (the prosperity of the Plantati...
Category
Surinamer Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Carved and Gilt Fragments with Polychrome Finish on Custom Acrylic Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
These old world fragments from a time of ornamentation and decadence will pop any space with a feeling of classic royal nobility. They are sturdily mounted on clear acrylic so that o...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Giltwood
Early 18th Century English Framed Indenture Document, Framed
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Large Early 18th Century Framed Indenture Document. The document (deed) is written in lengthy hand-written detail. Issued in three parts, indentures were legal documents cut with w...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Important Lock in Sheet Steel from the 17th or 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very large lock mechanism in forged iron and handcut, formerly painted black. All the elements are riveted, some rivets are extensions of the cups
This lock most likely comes from a church or castle door...
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French Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Original 18th Century Tyrolean Spinning Wheel in Walnut, Still Working
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A museum tool, made entirely by hand that recalls the peasant culture of the past.
Category
Austrian Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Walnut
Antique Map of The Netherlands in The The Saxons and The Franks Period, 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Friesland titled 'Summaria descriptio Fresiae Universae (..)'. Old map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Depicts the general delineation of Friesland during its widest sprea...
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
18th Century French engraving represents a Grand Guard by Blarenberghe
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century French engraving represents a Grand Guard by Blarenberghe
Engravings by Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe, French 1716-1794. In four Tableaux
Dated 1775, language in Franc...
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique Old Hand-Coloured Print of Excavations found in Napels, Campania c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled antique print of antiquities. This print most likely originates from an edition of 'Le Antichita di Ercolano Esposte' by Ottavio Antonio Bayardi. Published circa 1790.
T...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Genealogy Chart of the Duchy of Anhalt Dessau, Bernburg and Zerbst, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Genealogie de la Maison d'Anhalt'. Chart of the genealogy of the house of the Duchy of Anhalt. Two coats of arms, on the left Anhalt-...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
18th Century Painted Lifesize Dummy Board
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century painted lifesize dummy board, featuring a cavalier holding a monkey. Original decoration.
Circa 1760.
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
French Château de Chasse, Sedan Chair, Original Unrestored, circa 1740
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Château de Chasse, Sedan Chair, Original Unrestored Circa 1740
Very Rare, this piece was discovered neglected in cellar of a Château in the West of France, it was used by the...
Category
French Provincial Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paint
Collection of Late 18th Century English Wax & Plaster Abbey & College Seals
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of four late 18th century replica wax seals, encased in plaster and housed in softwood boxes. They also retain their original pointed oval and circular hand written labe...
Category
English Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster, Boxwood
Frederick the Great, Oil on Carton, Giltwood Frame, End of 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Painting of Frederick II., the Great, in oil on carton, in an oval gilt frame.
Category
German Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
18th Century English Sedan Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The sedan chair was a popular form of non-wheeled transport in Europe until the 19th Century.
It was fitted with a seat for one person, and was carried by two or four chairmen (depen...
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English Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with Order of the Garter
Located in Downingtown, PA
Continental Terracotta Plaque,
Early 19th Century
The large painted plaque depicts a view of the left side torso of a Continental Nobleman wearing the British Order of the Garter...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Terracotta
Antique 18th Century Box of Georgian Keys Honble J A Ellis Kings Agent 1763-1776
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small box of 27 Georgian keys of great importance
The box is stamped to the top “Honble J.A Ellis” an...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Antique Map of Friesland at a Time the Franks Left and Saxons Came, 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Friesland titled 'Summaria descriptio Fresiae Universae (..)'.
Old map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Depicts the general delineation of Friesland during its widest s...
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Engraving of Japanese People Riding a Bull, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Engraving Print, Rustics of Japan, 1778,
Plate : 'A Method of Riding & c. practised by the Rustics of Japan.'
Copperplate engraving on a verge type of hand-laid paper.
Description: This antique print originates from 'New Complete & Universal System...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Genealogy Chart of Weteravie, Swabia, Westphalia & Franconia, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carte de la Seconde Noblesse (..)'. Chart of the noble counts of the second branch of Weteravie, Swabia, Westphalia and Franconia. This print orginates from 'At...
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Meat Skewer / Letter Opener
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener; an addition to our diverse 18th century flatware ...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century Pewter Plate With Important Coat Of Arms, dated 1721
Located in Bilzen, BE
18th century pewter plate dated 1721 and engraved with an important coat of arms.
Makers marks on the back
Diameter, 23.8 x 23.7 cm.
Category
Belgian Louis XV Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pewter
Grand Tour 18th Century Gilt Framed Classical Carved Shell Cameo "Dario RE'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Classical carved shell cameo in its period oil gilt frame
18th century or earlier in age and likely to of been acquired on a grand tour.
A well carved...
Category
European Classical Greek Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Natural Fiber, Softwood, Giltwood
18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century cast iron travel safe. Probably manufactured in France for storing money, important documents or jewellery. It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express...
Category
French Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Sarah Porter, "Queen of the Touters at Tunbridge Wells" Engraving, circa 1770
Located in Lowestoft, GB
After Vander Smissen 'Mrs Sarah Porter, Queen of the Touters at Tunbridge Wells', a mezzotint, engraved by William Pether circa 1770, glazed in ebonised, ...
Category
English Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paper
Japanese Sculpture Okimono of a Dutchman, Dutch Colonial, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare wood Japanese Okimono of a Dutchman playing with a bat
Edo period, 18th-19th century or earlier
The Dutchman is standing and h...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Boxwood
18th Century Palanquin for Child
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Palanquin.
A child used this palanquin, an enclosed chair carried on the shoulders of four or more people supported by two long poles t...
Category
Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Velvet
