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Item Ships From: USA
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Russian Shabbat Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Early pair of brass Sabbath candlesticks Hand-turned, of very heavy construction, each resting on four peg feet. Russia, circa 1700. For the Je...
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Russian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pre-Columbian Diquis Spotted Animal with Tail
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare Pre-Columbian vessel from the ancient Diquís culture of present-day Costa Rica possesses the features of a bird. The three-pegged jar was a common type of burial vessel, me...
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Colombian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Hand-Colored Homann Map of Germany, Including Frankfurt and Berlin
Located in Alamo, CA
An 18th century hand-colored map entitled "Tabula Marchionatus Brandenburgici et Ducatus Pomeraniae quae sunt Pars Septentrionalis Circuli Saxoniae Superioris" by Johann Baptist Homa...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Northern Scotland: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
A framed hand-colored 16th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636. It is a highly detailed map of the northern part of Scotland, with the northwest Highlands and the cities Inverness and Aberdeen, as well as the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. There is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner. The map is presented in an antiqued brown wood...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by Richard Mounteney 1791 7th Edition
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulously rare antiquarian book from 1791, namely, Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by Richard Mounteney 1791 7th Edition. Leather Spine in very good condition. Leathe...
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English Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Vienna, Austria: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large 17th century hand-colored map of Vienna, Austria and the surrounding countryside and villages entitled "Plan de la Ville de Vienne en Austrich...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

West Africa Entitled "Guinea Propria": An 18th Century Hand Colored Homann Map
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a scarce richly hand colored copper plate engraved map of Africa entitled "Guinea Propria, nec non Nigritiae vel Terrae Nigrorum Maxima Pars" by Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair 17th Century Medical Anatomy Engravings by Francesco Valesio, 1627
Located in Rochester, NY
Two anatomical copper engravings by Francesco Valesio. From De humani corporis fabrica libri decem Evangelista Deuchino, Venice: 1627. Laid paper.    
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sculptural 18th Century Chalice with Calcite Crystals in Sphalerite on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian wood chalice decorated with calcite crystals in sphalerite on a Lucite base. The hand carved and painted chalice is from a...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal

Hand Colored 18th Century Homann Map of Austria Including Vienna and the Danube
Located in Alamo, CA
"Archiducatus Austriae inferioris" is a hand colored map of Austria created by Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) and published in Nuremberg, Germany in 1728 shortly after his death. ...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Italian 18th Century Statue of Saint Anne
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderfully primitive Italian statue of Saint Anne - the mother of the Virgin Mary. She is carved from a solid tree trunk. Having been exposed to ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Map and City View of Joppe/Jaffa 'Tel Aviv' by Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
An original antique engraving entitled "Joppe; in ’t Hebreeusch by ouds Japho; hedendaags Japha, of Jaffa; volgens d’aftekening gedaan 1668", by Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville (1600 - 1667). This is a view of the city of Joppe (in Hebrew Japho), now called Japha or Jaffa, the harbor portion of modern day Tel Aviv, Israel as it appeared in 1668 . It depicts a very busy harbor with numerous boats. A large ship on the left appears to be firing its canons and a small ship on the right appears to be sitting very low in the water, either heavily loaded with cargo or sinking. The town is seen on the far shore with a fortress on a hill across in the background. The map is printed from the original Sanson copperplate and was published in 1709 by his descendants. The map is presented in an ornate brown wood frame embellished by gold-colored leaves and gold inner trim with a double mat; the outer mat is cream-colored and the inner mat is black. There is a central vertical fold, as issued. There are two small spots in the lower margin and one in the upper margin, as well as two tiny spots adjacent to the central fold. 1717 is written below the date 1668 in the inscription. The map is otherwise in very good condition. Another map of the "Holy Land" (by Claes Visscher in 1663), with an identical style frame and mat is available. This pair of maps would make a wonderful display grouping. Please see Reference #LU5206220653552. A discount is available for the purchase of the pair of maps. Artist: Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville (1600-1667) and his descendents were important French cartographer's active through the 17th century. Sanson started his career as a historian and initially utilized cartography to illustrate his historical treatises. His maps came to the attention of Cardinal Richelieu and then King Louis XIII of France, who became a supporter and sponsor. He subsequently appointed Sanson 'Geographe Ordinaire du Roi' the official map maker to the king. Sanson not only created maps for the king, but advised him on geographical issues and curated his map collection...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique 1630 Colored Belgium Map Flandria Gallica Flanders Henricus Hondius
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique hand colored map of Flanders, Belgium, circa 1630, engraved by Henricus Hondius. “Henricus Hondius II (1597 – 16 August 1651) was a Dutch eng...
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Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Portugal: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Le Royaume de Portugal et des Algarves Divisee en see Archeveches, Eveches et Territoires Par le Sr Sanson" was originally created by Nicholas S...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gothic Period Carved Stone Statue of Saint Nicholas
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful Gothic period hand carved stone statue of Saint Nicholas from the Avignon area of France. The now headless Saint Nicholas holds his staff an...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

18th Century Hand Colored Map of Spain and Portugal by Visscher
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an early 18th century map of Spain and Portugal, with attractive original hand-coloring, entitled "Hispaniae et Portugalliae Regna per Nicolaum Visscher cum Privilegio Ordinu...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

West Coast of Africa, Guinea & Sierra Leone: An 18th Century Map by Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
Jacques Bellin's copper-plate map entitled "Partie de la Coste de Guinee Dupuis la Riviere de Sierra Leona Jusquau Cap das Palmas", depicting the coast of Guinea and Sierra Leone in ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century European Vellum Book with Beautiful Pewter Buckles
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century European Vellum Book with Beautiful Pewter Buckles Book found in Germany. This book has aged beautifully with exquisite patina. ...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Green Glazed Miniature Armoire with Bracket Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period miniature terracotta armoire with green glazed finish and bracket feet. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), this miniature terracott...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

17th Century Early Baroque Flemish Wood Carved Religious Figural Group
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This rare 17th century panel, carved in high relief, is museum quality and without doubt the work of an important Flemish master carver. It represents the biblical scene of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem for the census. Multiple figures surround the center in a well balanced setting. Rich, deep color and great patina, which developed over about 400 years, make this piece of art exceptional. The panel is mounted on a later dusty rose velvet backing. Condition: Small part of backdrop on right is missing. Joseph’s left hand is missing. Measurements: Image size - 8 ½” W x 12 ¼” H x 2” D Back panel - 10 ¼” W x 14” H x ½” D Entire piece - 10 ¼” W x 14” H x 2 ½” D Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz.  
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Belgian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century German Salt Glaze Tobacco Jar with Pewter Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine example of a German Baroque tobacco jar with original pewter lid. The rich ocher salt glaze decorated with raised floral motifs. A handsome addition for the collector of pipes...
Category

German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stoneware

Sweden & Adjacent Portions of Scandinavia: A Hand-Colored 18th C. Map by Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
This hand-colored map of Sweden and adjacent portions of Scandinavia entitled "Regni Sueciae in Omnes suas Subjacentes Provincias accurate divisi Tabula Generalis" was created by Joh...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

St. Christophe 'St. Kitts' Island: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
Jacques Bellin's copper-plate map of the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts entitled "Carte De De l'Isle St. Christophe Pour servir á l'Histoire Genle. des V...
Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor
Located in Alamo, CA
An attractive original early 18th century hand-colored map of the Black Sea and Turkey entitled "Carte de L'Asie Minevre ou de la Natolie et du Pont Evxin Tiree des Voyages et des Ob...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ancient Bruttium Coin with Crab Design Set in 22-Karat Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic ancient Bruttium, the Brettii, Æ quartuncia coin, (circa 216-214 BC) custom mounted within a 22-karat gold band and bezel. The obverse, or front side of this coin is hea...
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Metal

Chinese Ming Dynasty 15th or 16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food and drinks. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty, this terracotta funeral table showcases a typical Chinese altar, painted in green with tempera and adorned with a lovely variety of modeled and painted miniature food and drinks such as cakes. Called Mingqi, these kinds of terracotta models were traditionally placed in Chinese burials...
Category

Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Roman Empire Domitian Coin circa 81-96 AD Set in Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Roman Empire, Domitian (circa 81-96 AD), silver Denarius coin, minted in Rome, set in a custom 22-karat gold bezel with 22-karat gold bail with gold bead and diamond acc...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

18th Century Italian Carved Santo Boy Sculpture Icon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 18th century Italian carved Santo figural icon sculpture depicting a boy with arms raised dressed in a blue parcel-gilt outfit with boots. Heavily aged and distressed polychrom...
Category

Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Statue of a Saint
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Spanish Colonial statue of a male saint in carved and polychromed wood. The saint's face has a beatific expression and the eyes are made of gl...
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Philippine Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Childs Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crestrail over a pierced ribbon back, drop in seat and straight square legs.
Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Hand-Colored Map of Southeastern England by Mercator and Hondius
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century copperplate hand-colored map entitled "The Sixt Table of England" by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in Amsterdam in 1635 in 'Cosmographicall Descriptio...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Wooden Carved Sarcophagus-Shaped Chest with Reliquary
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian Rococo sarcophagus-shaped wooden chest of bombé rectangular form with richly carved gilt decoration on a distressed ebonized ground. The hinged pagoda top lid is skillfull...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is an exceptional and historic pair of Damascus enameled metalwork vessels or urns. These art objects show signs of rough use and handling through the centuries. Although it is ...
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West Asian Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix with gold-plated kyanite, calcite crystals in matrix, and baroque pearls. The crucifix is originally from a church in Liguria. It is hand-carved and pai...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Processional Finial with Polished Agate Coral on an Agate
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian processional finial with polished agate coral on a coordinating agatized coral base. The finial originally came from a church in Tuscany. Polished agate cora...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate

Roman Clay Jar Handle Fragment
Located in Miami, FL
Roman clay fragment, this is the remains of the jar handle. This fragment was found in one of France's oldest ports, Fos-sur-Mer, not far from Arles whe...
Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Clay

Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual wooden book or manuscript cover with a carved exterior and painted interior, 15th century, Nepal. The exterior of the manuscript cover exuberantly carved with ...
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Nepalese Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass Hanukkah Lamp, Galicia, 18th century. The backplate is cast and pierced featuring dense scrollwork. The side panels fitted with two servant lights, fronted by a row of eight oil fonts. Scholars theorize that these Polish Chanukah Lamps that bear two servant lights (as opposed to the singular servant light normally found on a Chanukah Lamp), served a purpose, having been used on one of the days that Chanukah fell on the Sabbath, as Sabbath Candlesticks. This lamp was made by the technique known as "sand casting". This process begins with a wooden mold that was carved out to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. The mold is pressed into fine sand mixed with clay, then removed, and molten brass poured into the impression. When a mold wears out, a casting from that mold is often used as the mold for the next generation. Those later lamps...
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Polish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

South America: Hand-colored 18th Century Framed Map by Thomas Jefferys
Located in Alamo, CA
This detailed hand-colored map of South America by Thomas Jefferys was published in London in 1750. The map shows countries, early colonial possessions, towns, rivers, mountains, and...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Ammonite Fossil
Located in Napa, CA
Ammonites were predatory Prehistoric cephalopod mollusks which existed between 400 and 66 million years ago before dying out during the extinction event which killed the dinosaurs. V...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa
Located in Alamo, CA
This original attractive 17th century hand-colored map of North Africa entitled "Nova Barbariae Descriptio" by Johannes Janssonius was published in Paris in 1635. It includes the Med...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mid-18th Century Italian Bronze Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Rare bronze Hanukkah lamp Menorah, Italy, circa 1750. On round decorated base with baluster shape stem. The upper portion constructed with eight semicircle arms support eight oil...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Hand Colored 17th Century Visscher Map "Hollandiae" Southern Holland
Located in Alamo, CA
A hand colored 17th century map of the southern portions of Holland by Nicolaus (Nicolas) Visscher II entitled "Hollandiae pars Meridionalis, vulgo Zuyd-Holland", published in Amsterdam in 1678. The map shows the region between Breda, Heusden, Gornichem, Gouda, Dordrecht, and Willemstad. It includes a decorative cartouche in the lower left corner. The map is presented in an attractive maple colored wood frame with gold trim and a fabric mat. The Visscher family were one of the great cartographic families of the 17th century. Begun by Claes Jansz Visscher...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Exceptional 17th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Micheal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional 17th century carved wooden statue of Saint Micheal, European probably from a church or rectory. Naturally patinated and ori...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

"Africae Accurata", a Hand-Colored 17th Century Map of Africa by Visscher
Located in Alamo, CA
An 18th century hand-colored map of Africa entitled "Africae Accurata Tabula ex officina" by Nicolaes Visscher, published in Amsterdam in 1680. This beautiful, colorful and detailed map is embellished by eleven sailing ships, a whale, flying fish and multiple land animals. It includes the Mediterranean Sea and adjacent portions of Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece and Asia Minor. The map perpetuates several long-standing errors, including the origin of the Nile River from two imaginary lakes in southern Africa, which are shown adjacent to the imaginary Lunae Montes (Mountains of the Moon...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ
Located in Stamford, CT
A large-scale 17th century Spanish carving of Christ on the cross. Possibly of a much earlier date, the features and posture owing much to Byzantine depictions of Christ, especially ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chestnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Box
Located in Essex, MA
Hinged top, decorated overall with incised carving, lock plate and side handles.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Germany West of the Rhine: A Hand-colored 18th Century Map by de Wit
Located in Alamo, CA
This original 18th century hand-colored map of the county of Moers, Germany entitled "Illustrissimo Celsissmo Principi GUILIELMO HENRICO D.G. Arausionum Principi Domino suo Clementis...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century, Gilded, Bishop's Crest
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Relief carved, gessoed and 22-karat gold gilded, Italian bishop's crest featuring three bees amidst foliate scrolls, drapery swags, and tassles.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gesso, Wood

18th Century Louis XV Painted Silver Leaf Display Case Tabernacolo, circa 1770
Located in Encinitas, CA
An elegantly detailed, late 18th century Louis XV period wooden display case, golden yellow lacquer with silver leaf accents. As a reliquary or tabernacolo, the box may have been used to display or store religious artifacts...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Leaf

Set of Twelve Colored Engravings of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada by J. Pine
Located in Essex, MA
By John Pine considered the foremost heraldic and decorative engraver of his generation. Depicting the defeat of the Spanish by the English Fleet in 1588. These are after a set of tapestries that hung in the House of Commons...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Spanish Silver Cob Coin circa 1500s Set in Rope Accented 22 Karat Gold Bezel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish silver cob coin (circa 1500's), 2 Reale, Phillip II, set within a custom rounded 22 karat gold bezel with roped accent and a 22 karat gold bail. Thi...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Baroque Liturgical Vessel, Open Ciborium, Sanctuary Lamp, Aspersoria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique baroque church liturgical vessel, open Ciborium, sanctuary lamp, Aspersoria. Late 18th century Italian Baroque open Ciborium, Sanctuary lamp ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass

19th Century Framed English Antique Embroidered Chasuble Center Piece
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century English embroidered centerpiece from an antique chasuble with a Sabina Fay Braxton gaufrage mat. It is her signature printed velvet, se...
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English Early Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metallic Thread

German 16th-17th Century Brass Baptismal Basin, Probably Nuremberg
Located in Virum, DK
A German 16th-17th century embossed and chiseled brass baptismal basin adorned with Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon and (unreadable) text, probably Nuremberg. The basin featu...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

18th Century Spanish Oil Painting of Mary Magdalene
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking 18th century Spanish oil on canvas painting of Mary Magdalene - Madeleine - in is original frame. Beautiful detail.
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Ming Dynasty 15th or 16th Century Chinese Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food in dishes. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty, this terracotta funeral table showcases a typical Chinese altar, painted in green with tempera and adorned with a lovely variety of modeled and painted miniature foods such as cakes and breads. Called Mingqi, these kinds of terracotta models were traditionally placed in Chinese burials...
Category

Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Early 18th Century Dutch Tin-Glazed Earthenware Passover Plate
Located in New York, NY
18th century tin-glazed earthenware Passover plate, Delft, the Netherlands. Decorated with a foliate design in light blue, the Hebrew word "Pesach" (Pas...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Earthenware

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