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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Calcite cluster
Located in BAARN, UT
All natural cluster.
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Carbon Fiber

Manteña Chair of Power Cachique of Prehispanic Ecuador 900 AD
Located in Madrid, ES
The chair has been carved from a block of rock These stone chairs are usually classified according to the iconographic motif carved in the support of the seat, dividing mainly into t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone

Iron meteorite
Located in BAARN, UT
7kg iron meteorite from the famous locality Argentina, camp del cielo.
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Argentine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Fluorite cluster
Located in BAARN, UT
This fluorite specimen is highly fluorescent, bearing a vibrant green fluorescence under both longwave and shortwave UV. Fluorite is a halide mineral...
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Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Antique Map of the Niederrhein region, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Circulus Electorum Rheni sive Rhenanus Inferior (..)'. Original antique map of the Niederrhein region, Germany. By F. de Wit, circa 1690. Frederick de Wit (1629-...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large 17th Century French Slate Octagonal Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
A Large 17th century French Slate Octagonal Sundial With wrought iron gnomon and profusely engraved with latin letters.Size:39x39 cm.With latter hanging ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Slate

Antique Map of Zaltbommel in the Netherlands, by Guicciardini, 1613
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Civitas Bommelia (..)'. Beautiful plan of Zaltbommel, Gelderland (the Netherlands). This map originates from 'Discrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi' by L. Guiccia...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Cologne with the duchies of Jülich and Berg, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map title 'Archiepiscopatus Coloniensis ducatibus Iuliacensi et Montensi (..)'. Original map of Cologne with the duchies of Jülich and Berg, Spa...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Western Germany with part of the Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Ducatus Iuliacensis Cliviensis et Montensis (..)'. Original old map of Western Germany with part of the Netherlands. Published by M. Seutter, circa 1750. George...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Plan of the City of Paita in Peru, by Anson, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan van de Stad Paita in het Koninkryk Santa Fee (..) - Plan de la Ville de Paita (..)'. Original antique plan of the city of Paita, Peru. This map originates fr...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the course of the Rhine from Lahnstein to Rheinkassel, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Parte meridionale degli Stati dell 'Elet di Colonia'. This map shows the course of the Rhine from Lahnstein to Rheinkassel and the area west to Aachen, Germany. W...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Westphalia, West Orientation
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nova totius Westphaliae Descriptio'. Detailed map of Westphalia, Northern Germany. Oriented to the west. The area shown extends from Ha...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Marseille Ancienne et Moderne - FIRST ED WITH THE GILT ARMS OF NAPOLEON - 1786
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: M. Guys [Pierre-Augustin]. TITLE: Marseille Ancienne et Moderne. PUBLISHER: Paris: Veuve Duchesne, 1786. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION WITH THE GILT ARMS OF NAPOLEON. 1 vol....
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Antique Map by Janssonius of the Dutch Province of Overijsel, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Very good, given the age. Center fold as issued with wide margins. Sharp print with beautiful old-fashioned colouring, carbon copy on verso. Paper in the margins somewhat browned.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Late 18th Century, Votive Madonna
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful votive figure depicting the Madonna with silk clothes and silver crown, on a wooden base painted with imitation marble. Small size, southern Italy manufacture in the secon...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Map of the Area centered on the Rhine River with original coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Uterque Rheni Circulus Superior (..)'. Fine old color map of the area centered on the Rhine River, from Strassbourg to Wesel and Duisburg, Germany. The map also c...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fully polished malachite
Located in BAARN, UT
Fully poloished cluster. Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral.
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Congolese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Carbon Fiber

Presentation silver to the Master Shipwright of Captain Cook’s Endeavour
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III shaped circular silver salver, plain within a shell and scrolling wave border and outer gadrooned edge, engraved with the royal coat of arms, crest and motto (period 1714-1800) of King George III and, on the reverse with a presentation inscription: For the Launching of His Majestys sloop ‘Otter’ 14 Gunns 305 Tonns 26 October 1767 & His Majestys ship ‘Egmont’ 74 Gunns 1643 Tonns 29 August 1768 by Mr Adam Hayes Master Shipwright of his Majestys yard at Deptford; further monogrammed A*H P A*M. Hallmarked for Benjamin Cartwright, London, 1769 Adam Hayes (1710-1785) began his career as ship’s carpenter in Centurion during Commodore Anson’s famous voyage around the world...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Sphere of mangano calcite
Located in BAARN, UT
Calcite is a relatively soft rock that is common and can be found in many colors. common and relatively soft stone. It belongs to the carbonates and is transparent or translucent wit...
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Afghan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

Original Antique Map of Arabia and the Red Sea
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Coste d'Arabie (..) - Kaart van de Kust van Arabië (..)'. This is a Dutch version, engraved by J. van Schley, of Bellin's map of Arabia and the Red Se...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the region of Trier, Mainz and Cologne, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Synopsis Circuli Rhenani Inferioris sive Electorum Rheni (..)'. Original antique map of the region of Trier, Mainz and Cologne, Germany. Published by T.C. Lotter,...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Rhine centered on Cologne, Germany, with outline coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Archiepsiscopatus et Electoratus Coloniensis (..)'. Original antique map of the Rhine river, centered on Cologne, Germany. The Rhine River cuts across this map fr...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Miniature Map of the Roman Province of Illyricum 'Dalmatia'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Illyricum'. Original small map of Illyricum. The Roman province of Illyricum stretched from the Drilon River (the Drin, in...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of present-day North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nova et Accurata Ducatus Cliviae et Comitatus Marchiae (..)'. Detailed regional map of Germany showing the region bounded by the Maas River in the west and to par...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pink amethyst "butterfly" slice on metal base
Located in BAARN, UT
Amethyst is a quartz containing traces of manganese oxide are responsible for the violet color. Amethyst is usually found in cavities of volcanic rock and is also present in ore corr...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Amethyst

Antique Map of both sides of the Central Rhine River, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Mappa Geographica continens Archiepiscopatum et Electoratum Coloniensem (..)'. Decorative map of region on either side of the Central Rhine River, showing Dusseld...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Rhine centered on Cologne, Germany, with original coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Archiepsiscopatus et Electoratus Coloniensis (..)'. Original antique map of the Rhine river, centered on Cologne, Germany. The Rhine River cuts across this map fr...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

16th Century Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Brussels, Brussels
16th century cast iron mortar with two very beautiful handles Beautiful original object with a great patina and in very good condition.
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Pink amethyst on metal base
Located in BAARN, UT
Amethyst is a quartz containing traces of manganese oxide are responsible for the violet color. Amethyst is usually found in cavities of volcanic rock and is also present in ore corr...
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Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Amethyst

Antique Map of the Rhine centered on Cologne, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Archiepsiscopatus et Electoratus Coloniensis (..)'. Original antique map of the Rhine river, centered on Cologne, Germany. The Rhine River cuts across this map fr...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Nicely Hand-Colored Antique Print of Various Apples, 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print depicting apple variaties including the Enkelste Griet, Witte Platte Appel, Bloem-Suir, Eyer-Appel, Brand-Appel, Heer-Appel, Pomme Rose, Rode Soete Jopen, Somer Striepe...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Middle East with a Large Arabia, 1799
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Perse, Turquie Asiatique et Arabie (..)'. Map of the Middle East with a large Arabia, extending from the Black Sea to the In...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Westerkwartier Region, a Region in Groningen, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Das Wester Quartier'. Original antique map of Westerkwartier, a region in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. This map orginates from 'Schauplatz der fünf...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Plan of the City of Grave in Holland With Coats of Arms and Compass Rose
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Grondtekening der Stad Graave'. Plan of Grave, The Netherlands. With coats of arms, compass rose and key. From: Isaak Tirion's 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of Tegenwo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment
Located in San Angelo, TX
18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment. Unique piece that can go anywhere. Perfect for a sculpture on the wall in a hallway or niche.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Antique Print with Views of Sir Charles Saunders Island and Other Islands, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Explore the captivating world of the 18th century with this exquisite antique print titled 'Isles de Sir Charles Saunder Latitude (...)'. I A journey through time as you delve into t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Royal Indonesian Buginese Gold and Buffalo Horn Badek Dagger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Royal Indonesian Buginese gold and buffalo horn badek dagger Indonesia, Sulawesi, 1st half 18th century L. 54 cm ? The solid gold scabbard is inscribed with a magic square,...
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Indonesian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Antique Print of a Fort on the Ivory Coast and Axim, Africa, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de la Cote pres de Rio San Andero - Gezigt van de Kust van Rio San Andero' and 'Fort St. Antoine a Axim - Fort St. Antoni, te Axim'. View of the Ivory coast...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Christ , 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christ , 18th century. Crucifix, Christ, beautiful carved and gilded wood frame, 18th century. Dimensions: H: 61cm, W: 39cm, D: 7cm.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Map of Upper Saxony in Germany by Tirion, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Opper Saxise Kreits (..).' Attractive detailed map showing Upper Saxony, Germany with Meissen, Thuringen, Anhalt, Brandenburg, Pommeren etc. S...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Wuxi and Huzhou in China, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Vusihyen. Hu Chew Fu'. Plans of Wuxi and Huzhou, China. Originates from Prévost's 'Histoire générale des voyages'. Artists and Engravers: Antoine François Prévo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare Small Antique Map of Great Britain and Ireland
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Grande Bretagne et Irlande'. Small antique map of Great Britain and Ireland. Source unknown, to be determined. Publ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Elaborately Carved Antique Beggar's Bowl Kashkul
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Kashkul carved from half of the giant nutshell of Coco-de-mer likely from Persian Qajar Dynasty circa 18-19th century. Kashkul is a container known as the beggar's bowl, carri...
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Persian Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Engraving of Roman Punishments of Mass Crucifixion Outside the City Wall, 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'd'Aal-oude Kruis-straffen der Romeinen: hoedanige door Constantyn de Groot, uit eerbied voor het Kruis des Saligmakers, afgeschaft zyn'. Antique print of the ancient punishment by crucifixion which was abolished by Constantine the Great in deference to the cross of Jesus...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Unique Historical Riding Spur of the 16-17th Century+ Horseshoe
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful, unique riding spur probably dating from the 16-17th century, As an accessory, there is also a historic horseshoe. The spur is in very good condition, there is no major d...
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Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Small Antique Map of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland with Original Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Royaumes d'Angleterre d'Escosse et d'Irlande (..)'. A lovely, small map of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland with a portion of the coastline of France and ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Tibet, The Gobi Desert and China by Bellin, circa 1764
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire de Hya et Partie de Tangut'. Old map of Tibet, Gobi desert and China depicting the Great Wall of China and caravan routes. Originates from Prevo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Plan of Hulst with its Forts and Outworks, Holland, War of Spanish Succession
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan of Hulst with its Forts and Outworks (..)' Plan of Hulst with its Forts and Outworks, Holland, War of Spanish Succession, 1729 - With details of the area including forts and outworks. The map features a very large and decorative legend naming specific forts and the direction of cannon fire...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Plan of Grave, The Netherlands, Showing the Siege of Grave in 1602
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Stat Grave' Bird's eye view plan of Grave, The Netherlands, Holland. Showing the siege of Grave in the year 1602 by Prince Maurits of The Netherlands. Source ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Persia, Also Showing the Indus River, circa 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Persia sive Sophorum Regnum'. Original old map of Persia. The map extends from the Eastern Mediterranean to Tacalistan and the Indus River and the Dalanguer Mount...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Bronze Bassin for Holy Water, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Holy wall font. Bronze. Spain, 17th Century. Small font for holy water designed to be placed on a wall, which has a container decorated with moldings and architectural elements and...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Other

German Nuremberg Alms Dish, 16th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A German Nuremberg Alms dish, 16th century A copper round alms dish with an ornate round rim with hand-worked decoration and in the center of the bowl with floral decoration in re...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Antique Map of the Siege of Groningen by Le Clerc, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate : 'Het Belegh der Stadt Groningen in den Jaere MDXCIV '. (The siege of Groningen in the year 1594.) This plate shows the fortified city of Groningen, The Netherlands. With legend. This attractive original old antique print / plate was published in several works by Hugo de Groot ('Nederlandtsche Jaerboeken' published in 1681.), P.C. Hooft ('Nederlandsche Historien ...', published 1703-1704.), P.C. Bor ('Oorsprongk, begin, en vervolgh der Nederlandsche oorlogen', published in 1680.)or Jean Le Clerc...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the City of Grave by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Grave'. Original antique map of the city of Grave, the Netherlands. Published by J. Blaeu, 1649. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

2 Antique 18th Century French Leather Books Livres Nouveau Jesus Testament
Located in Dayton, OH
"Set of two rare 18th century French language leather bound hard cover books, representing portions of the Christian Bible’s Old and New Testaments. - 1713 - Le Nouveau Testament De...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Antique Plan of the Harbour of Taloo by Cook, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sketch of the Harbours on the North Side of Eimeo (..)'. Plan of the harbour of Taloo in the Island of Moorea, one of the Society Islands, French Polynesia. Origi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Chart of the Voyage of Captain Cook by Benard, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Découvertes faites dans la Mer Pacifique sur la Vaisse au de Roi, La Resolution, Commandé par le Capitaine Cook en 1774'. Chart detailing the 1774 voyag...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Works of Alexander Pope Leatherbound in 9 Volumes Published 1757
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome set of the works of Alexander Pope (1688-1744) the famous English satirist and poet. Pope suffered various health issues throughout his life but with a fierce spirit and work ethic managed to produce a large volume of significant work. The volumes appear to retain their original full calf...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

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