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Item Ships From: USA
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely giltwood barometer and thermometer was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period in Paris, France. During the late 1700’s, barometers were typically only owned by wealthy f...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1656 Jansson Map Metz Region of France Entitled "Territorium Metense" Ric0014
Located in Norton, MA
1656 Jansson map Metz Region of France entitled "Territorium Metense." Ric0014 " Authentic" - Map of the historical region surrounding Metz, in Lorraine, France. Oriented with ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1640 Flandriae Partes Duae Quarum Altera Proprietaria, Ric0016
Located in Norton, MA
1640 Willem and Joan Blaeu map entitled "Flandriae Partes duae quarum altera Proprietaria, altera Imperialis vulgo dictur," Ric0016 (Mounted on Carboard) Willem Janszoon Blaeu...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1643 Willem&Joan Blaeu Map NW Flanders "Flandriae Teutonicae Pars Prientalior
Located in Norton, MA
1643 Willem and Joan Blaeu map of northwest Flanders, entitled "Flandriae Teutonicae Pars Prientalior," Ric0012 " Authentic" - Map of the northwest Fl...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Framed Copper Engraved Hand Colored Map of Carolina & Georgia, Circa 1757
Located in Hollywood, SC
French copper engraved hand colored map of Carolina & Georgia matted under glass with a painted frame, mid-18th century
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

1597 Abraham Ortelius Map Burgundy, France Entitled "Bvrgvndiae dvcatvs Ric.a010
Located in Norton, MA
1597 Abraham Ortelius map of Burgundy, France entitled "Bvrgvndiae dvcatvs Ric.a010 Description: Ortelius is best known for producing the atla...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Impressive Mounted Woolly Mammoth Teeth Bookends
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of impressive mounted Woolly Mammoth teeth bookends. Each tooth is set into a carved out block of wood, then the hole was fill and teeth surround...
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American Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

1612 Abraham Ortelius, Entitled "Lorraine, Lotharingiae, Nova Desciptio, " Ric008
Located in Norton, MA
1612 Abraham Ortelius, entitled "Lorraine, Lotharingiae, Nova Desciptio," Hand Colored Description: Artists and Engravers: Ortelius is the best known for producing the atla...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

16th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Architectural Fragment
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 16th century carved oak fragment of Gothic tracery likely from a choir screen or other decorative element from the interior of a cathedral or chapel. Very fine organic carving ...
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Period Signed Carcano Wall Barometer
By Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent nearly 250 year old Louis XVI period (1774–1793) hand carved and painted parcel gilt French wall thermometer and barometer signed Carcano. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the second half of the 18th century, exceptionally executed in Neoclassical inspired opulent period King Louis 16th taste. Impressive large size and fine quality craftsmanship, richly detailed, sculpted, polychrome decorated wooden case, surmounted by an ornate carved pineapple topped urn finial, garnished with a single garland swag, over a contoured and rounded solid wood frame creating a most elegant elongated banjo cartel clock silhouette, adorned with brilliant water gilded running ornamentation, outlining the beautifully aged light and airy muted pale green paint finish. Featuring the original hand decorated enamel dial signed Antonio Carcano (1755-1820) a distinguished scientific instrument inventor. The dial is signed: "Jofeph" "Carcano" "Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis"  "Fripiere au phenix" Having a hand-blown glass thermometer retaining remnants of the hand-painted paper label inscribed with atmospheric condition details, over an early barometer with hand painted dial and metal hands, protected behind convex glazed glass face. Mechanical: The wooden planked verso is fitted with an open channel that retains the original mechanical components, including a pair of liquid metal mercury filled glass tubes, vacuum mechanism, long column blown glass tube, stringing, and more. It does not appear to be working / operational, the string/rope deteriorating with age, etc.. but having the original parts is an exceptionally rare occurrence and highly unusual, as workings were commonly damaged and lost centuries ago. Dimensions (approx): 43" High, 12" Wide, 2.5" Deep History: Antoine Carcano (c. 1755-1820) An early maker of barometers, thermometers, and an inventor of various scientific instruments. Of Italian descent, he became famous in Paris, first at 37 rue de la Roquette and then at Place Dauphine. He supplied barometers and other scientific instruments to the Ecole Militaire in 1786; the following year he supplied a tube barometer to British optical instruments manufacturer Peter Dollond (1731-1821). During the Empire his clientele included Sir Benjamin Thompson...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Wood

17th Century Topographical Map of Cote D'azur, Avignon, Frejus by Iohan Peeters
Located in New York, NY
Fine topographical 17th century map by Iohan Peeters of the towns of Avignon and Frejus in the Cote d'Azur-Provence-Alpes Region of Southeastern France. Beautifully suited decorativ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Late 18th Century French Giltwood Barometer
Located in Essex, MA
Period late 18th century giltwood barometer. Original gilding. Carved overall with globe, and navigation instruments. Foliate and neoclassical motifs. Maker signed.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and detailing. Hand-crafted in the first half of the 18th century, most likely commissioned by the Spanish Empire for use in a Colonial religious Mission, now fashioned with later antique elements and repurposed for use as a sideboard. The scarce Baroque period ecclesiastical architectural church altar presents with a raised gallery shelf back topped with a single board, over a massive, thick pine plank wooden slab top, featuring impressive rich patina, rustic charm and antique character. Mounted over the distinctive architectural trapezoid shaped molded base with rich hand carved and polychrome painted decoration, including the sophisticated original Italian / European inspired trompe-l'œil marbleizing finish, which was a variety of faux painting techniques used only by highly skilled artisans to create the distinctive and varied patterns of marble, in an effort to reproduce the colors, veining and luster of real marble or other building materials. Rising on solid supports enhanced with recessed paneling, smooth rounded corners and edge work and stepped molded trim. Beautiful, nicely aged patina over the whole, highly desirable heavily worn, naturally distressed, chippy paint craquelure finish that has been stabilized to minimize further loss, that does not detect from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall elegant warmth and rich historical depth, that can only be acquired over three centuries. Very strong, sturdy, stable. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, luminous polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use, and many more years of generational enjoyment. Dimensions: (approx) 37.25" High, 62" Wide, 27" Deep The large size, and substantial proportions, make this excellent for a variety of different uses, including as a distinctive buffet table or server, credenza, oversized console, farmhouse kitchen...
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Central American Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

City View of Nuremberg, Germany: An 18th Century Hand-Colored Map by M. Seutter
Located in Alamo, CA
An 18th century hand-colored city view of Nuremburg, Germany entitled "Geometrischer Grundris der des Heiligen Römischen Reichs Freyen Stadt Nürnberg" by Matthaus Seutter from his "A...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Carved and Polychromed Reliquary of Pope Pius V
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century Italian carved and polychromed Reliquary of Pope Pius V, realistically carved and painted bust of Pope Pius V (?) holding a relic.  
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Ecclesiastical Barrier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional 18th Century Ecclesiastical Barrier - Divider from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from stunning walnut. Beautiful sculpted carving. Excellent graining and pat...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Toulouse, Savve, Sommieres Topographical Map by Iohan Peeters
Located in New York, NY
Fine topographical 17th century map of Toulouse, Savve and Sommieres by Iohan Peeters Beautiful engraving of the capital of France's Occitanie Region, Toulouse, called La Ville Rose- the Pink City, for the terracotta bricks used in its many buildings, giving the city a distinct apricot-rose hue. An important cultural and educational center, the city's residents included Nobel Prize winners and world renown artists- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri Martin, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Antonin Mercie, Alexandre Falguiere and more recently Cyril Kongo...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1627 Hendrik Hondius Map Entitled "Vltoniae Orientalis Pars, " Ric.a009
Located in Norton, MA
1627 Hendrik Hondius map entitled "Vltoniae orientalis pars," Ric.a009 Title: Vltoniae orientalis : pars Title (alt.) : Ultoniae orientalis pars Creator: Mercator, Gerh...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Louis XV Orange/Red Ground Lacquer Etui, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The etui painted decoration depicting Putti at play with grissaille decoration, with an 2 engine turned gilt bronze bands at join.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Important Early 18th Century Italian Carved Monstrance Reliquary Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
Important and historic, acquired from the estate of legendary American businessman, the late T. Boone Pickens, we're proud to offer this exceptional carved giltwood reliquary - monstrance from the early 18th century. Elaborately hand carved in period Rococo - Rocaille taste, with superb scrollwork, openwork, fanciful acanthus leaf and shell, ornate detailing, polychrome painted warm pastel colors, now beautifully distressed, muted tones, with remnants of gold gilded accents. Pieces such as this were used in early churches for convenient exhibition or public display of some object of piety and other important religious relics...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Captain Cook's Exploration of Tahiti 18th C. Hand-Colored Map by Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
This beautiful 18th century hand-colored copper plate engraved map is entitled "Carte de l'Isle de Taiti, par le Lieutenant J. Cook" was created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin and publish...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Jade Archer's Ring, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved of vibrant red jadeite, known as konpi, this 18th century archer's ring was likely once worn by a gentleman-scholar in northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

18th Century Italian Cross Adorned with Native Copper with Crystals & Kyanite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian cross adorned with native copper with crystals from White Pine Mine, Michigan and copper-plated kyanite on a crystal druzy in copper...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious oratory (prie-dieu / altar) Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with later 19th century elements, likely originating in the south of France / Mediterranean region, featuring pegged solid wooden construction of warm, rich fruitwood, chesnut, oak, and maple. Having a slant-front bureau with tall raised back decorated with three Renaissance Revival style high relief panels, the center depicting religious scene comprising Jesus and winged Saint, the side panels with foliate floral fruit pendant carvings, flanked by classical turned baluster-form columns, surmounted with highly stylized hand carved and turned finials. Over a slant-front with star parquetry, the hinged drop-front opens to reveal a distressed leather writing desk / lectern / pulpit on which the holy books can be laid open and allows to shelter the books, which were considered precious goods at that time. The lower sacristy cabinet has a pair of slide-out supports flanking a paneled cupboard door decorated with a large stepped base Christian cross parquetry inlay, affixed with later decorative forged iron faux escutcheon overtop. The door opening with key to a single fixed shelf on which holy items...
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

17th Century Topographical Map, Champagne-Ardenne, Marsal, Maubert Iohan Peeters
Located in New York, NY
Fine topographical 17th century map by Iohan Peeters of Marsal and Maubert Fontaine in the Champagne-Ardennes Region of North Eastern France. Fabulous period engraving for a Wine Ce...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika AR Drachm Coin & 22-Karat Gold Custom Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a round 22-karat gold bezel with 22-karat gold bail. The obvers...
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Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Albertus Seba Pair 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings Butterfly
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of original hand-colored prints from Sir Albertus Seba's cabinet of natural curiosities. Prints come from published volumes in Amste...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Japanese Edo Period Mempo Armor Mask in Lacquered Leather over Iron
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period mempo armor face mask in lacquered leather over iron. Rare piece made in the Edo period, likely, 18th century. In great antique co...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Ayres, Philip, Emblems of Love, 1750, in a Fine Full Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: AYRES, Philip. Title: Emblems of Love. In Four Languages. Dedicated to the Ladys. Publisher: London: for John Wren Bookseller & Binder at ye Bible & Crown near Great T...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Pr of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Gray & White Mottled Marble Obelisks c1785
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze mounted gray and white mottled marble obelisks c1785. The base mounted with bollards in the corners. The body mounted with gilt bronze fittings. Proba...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

17th Century Topographical Map, French Champagne Region, Epernay, Iohan Peeters
Located in New York, NY
Fine topographical 17th century map by Iohan Peeters of the towns of Epernay and Lametz in the Champagne Region of North Eastern France. Fabulous period engraving for a Wine Cellar,...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Hand-Carved Pine Rocking Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century hand-carved pine rocking horse has no doubt brought smiles and hours of imaginative fun to generations of youngsters over the centurie...
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Swedish Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A late 18th century German silver Hanukkah lamp. This magnificent Hanukkah lamp has a shaped rococo cartouche backplate, chased with a swag of flowers and arched edges. The rectangle box...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely decorative French 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood barometer thermometer. The most decorative barometer thermometer retains its original glass pane enc...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

17th Century Statue of a Maiden
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and stunning French 17th century sculpture of a maiden expertly carved from oak. Marvelous detailing with a beautiful face and movement to the robe.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Ariosto 'Lodovico', Orlando Furioso, the First English Language Edition, 1634
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Ariosto (Lodovico). Title: Orlando Furioso In English Heroical Verse. By Sir John Harington of Bathe, Knight. Now thirdly revised and amend...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha. A Chinese bronze statue from the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is ca...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Late 18th Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Barometer, Signed Giroux
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An most elegant and extremely high quality French late 18th/ beginning of the 19th century, ormolu and Sèvres porcelain barometer, signed Giroux. The barometer has a central bottom a...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ormolu

Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
A late 18th century continental parcel-gilt silver Torah pointer made in Germany. This magnificent torah pointer is shaped in a tapered spiral form. At one end of the pointer, a beau...
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German Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

17th Century Map of Cumberland County in Northwest England Printed by John Speed
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare extremely early map of the county of Cumberland in the Northwest of England. Printed by John Speed, hand colored. Excellent condition. English. Dated...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Roman Clay Pot Pitcher or Jar Fragment
Located in Miami, FL
Roman clay pot fragment. Charming artifact, a very good example of Roman pottery. This fragment was found in one of France's oldest ports, Fos-sur-Mer, ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Clay

Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear water diorama showing the Ten Gun Royal Navy Cutter, Entreprenante Circa 1790. The model is built to a scale of one sixteenth inch equals one foot. The vessel appears to be sai...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1705 Golfe de Mexico and Florida Framed Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed map of Mexico & Florida circa 1705, Paris. Small map with Mexico and the Gulf Coast. Inset text indicating Panama, Acapulco, Mexico City and the Mississippi. Extends North to ...
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French Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique English Georgian Fruitwood Inlaid Banjo Wheel Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English George III fruitwood barometer featuring a banjo shape with open pediment and inliad satinwood sea shell and floral motif. Made by F. Peduze Co. Circa 1780s-1820s. Me...
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Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

16th Century Italian Renaissance Carving of a Male Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
16th century Italian carved and polychromed figure of a male saint or prophet with a wonderful presence. Shown holding an open book in his right hand with flames at his feet, mid-16t...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent medieval Renaissance period architectural holy water font lavabo. Born in a Christian church in Continental Europe during the middle ages, likely Italian 16th or 17th century, exquisitely hand-crafted by a highly skilled artisan, with exceptional craftsmanship, ornate and finely detailed, the rare and one of a kind forged bronze and brass upper presenting with gothic shaped palm frond back, domed lid with tall finial decorated in relief, the fountain reservoir is decorated with central mounted Star of Bethlehem four pointed pentagram star embellishment as well as other applied ormolu adornments, a narrow elongated spigot with valve dispenses the holy water below. A later gilt brass stoop catches the water, the nicely styled, demilune shaped wall mounted antique...
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European Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

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 ...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Fine American 18th Century Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine American 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, of a distinguished gentleman in a blue coat, with white silk scarf, measures 2" wide x 2.5" high. Framed in a later (19th Century) elaborate carved giltwood oval frame...
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American American Classical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

French 18th Century Double Sided Lectern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 18th century iron lectern from France. This would have been used on the altar to display a large bible during mass for the priest to read from. This is an instant conversa...
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French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI Period Giltwood Barometer
Located in Ross, CA
This beautifully carved Louis XVI barometer follows the designs of Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist who was a student of Galileo and...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Pair 18th Century Carved and Painted Italian Religious Cameos
Located in Dallas, TX
Showing the lovely patina of centuries, this stunning pair of 18th Century Carved and Painted Italian Religious Cameos of Jesus & Mary hand-carved from...
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Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Southern & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Estats de L'Empire des Turqs en Europe, ou sont les Beglerbeglicz our Gouvernements" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville and t...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon on Cast Iron Carriage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered English Victorian brass ornamental signal cannon on cast iron carriage; with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; fine...
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English Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Italian Pair of 18th Century Religious Incense Torches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is an incredibly unique pair of incense torches from Italy that have recently been fitted with new metal bases so they may stand-up alone. Made of painted metal and wood that’s ...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Jonathan Dickenson, God's Protecting Providence, Cannibals of Florida, 1790
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
"inhuman Cannibals of Florida" AUTHOR: DICKENSON, Jonathan. TITLE: God's Protecting Providence, Man's Surest Help and Defence, in Times of Greatest Difficulty, and most eminent Danger, evidenced in the remarkable Deliverance of Robert Barrow,.. & the cruel devouring Jaws of the inhuman Cannibals of Florida. PUBLISHER: London: by James Phillips, 1790. DESCRIPTION: SEVENTH EDITION. 1 vol., 136pp., 12mo., 6-3/8" x 4-3/16", bound in 1/2 brown morocco, gilt decorated spine, blind stamp to front blank endleaf of "D Hicks & Co. Book Binders...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

18th Century Russian Carved Oak Figure of a Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
A very interesting Baroque period carved oak figure of a saint or prophet said to come from a demolished Russian Orthodox church. This compelling figure is ...
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Russian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Balance Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron. The foot and the plates are in brass. The...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century French Maple Decorative Harp with Hand Painted Chinoiserie Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room with this elegant antique pedal harp. Crafted in France circa 1780, the single action musical instrument features 36 recently repl...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Maple

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