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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

The Valley of Inspruck: An 18th-Century Engraved Perspective, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Valley of Inspruck: An 18th-Century Engraved Perspective" This elegant original antique engraving, titled "The Valley of Inspruck," showcases a serene view of the Innsbruck Valley. The artwork is delicately rendered, capturing the grandeur of the mountains and the pastoral tranquility of the valley. The print depicts a detailed landscape scene, replete with towering craggy peaks that loom over a peaceful settlement nestled in the valley. A striking feature is the contrast between the ruggedness of the natural environment and the cultivated lands and architecture, indicating a harmonious coexistence of humanity with nature. It was published as directed on January 1, 1792, by T & G Egerton of Whitehall for the author. Albanis Beaumont is credited with the original design ('Del.' for delineavit, indicating he drew the initial illustration), and Cornelis Apostool is noted for the engraving work ('Sculp.' for sculpsit, indicating he engraved the image). The publication of this print during the late 18th century aligns with a time when there was a heightened interest in natural beauty and the picturesque, reflected in the art and literature of the Romantic period. This print would have appealed to those with an appreciation for both the aesthetic and the sublime qualities of the European landscape. The publication by T & G Egerton, a reputable firm known for their work in the arts, and the involvement of a skilled artist and engraver like Beaumont and Apostool, respectively, underline the quality and desirability of the print. It is a piece that would attract collectors of fine engravings and admirers of European landscapes, offering a window into the aesthetic values and artistic endeavors of the late 18th century. As a historical piece, this print offers a view into the past, inviting contemplation of the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Innsbruck area. It is a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of antique maps and prints...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Book.Neu eröffnete Mahometanische Moschea.First German Translation of Quran 1703
Located in CADALSO, ES
Absolutly rare to find. First German Translation of the Quran from 1703 Author: NERRETER, DAVID. The book was rebound around 1900.
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Religious Antique Map of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Palaestina in XII. Tribus (..)'. Large map of the Holy Land, published by the Homann Heirs for the Maior Atlas Superiore following the cartography of the theologian Johann Christoph Harenberg. The map divides the region into the territories of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, as well as featuring the neighbouring kingdoms and nations of Egypt, the Edomites, the Nabataeans, the Moabites, the Ammonites, Syria, and the Arabian Desert...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Portuguese Baroque Sculpture, 18th Century «Jesus» Statue (1770-1790)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Baroque Period 18th Century art sculpture of portuguese origin of the Infant Jesus with blue eyes and pink face in polychrome chestnut wood, resting on a marbled podium and a 18th ...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Saint or Virgin to dress. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint or Virgin to dress. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th century. It has faults. The female figure stands (with her right leg forward) on a small polygonal base. Made of partial...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Other

1644 Janssonius Original Wine Regions Map: The Ducal and Comital Burgundy
Located in Langweer, NL
This authentic handcolored map is a detailed 17th-century depiction of the Burgundy region, divided into the Duchy of Burgundy ("ducatus") and the County of Burgundy ("comitatus"), ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Terrestrial globe apres Mr. Rizzi Zannoni, Paris 1762.
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to be hanged to the ceiling, terrestrial globe, made out of paper machè and wood, brass hook. It is reported in the cartouche of the globe: globe terrestre d’après Mr. Rizz...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Samuel Johnson — A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
Located in Middletown, NY
London: W. Strahan and T. Cadwell, 1775. FIRST EDITION, FIRST STATE 8vo, 8 3/8 x 5 1/4 (212 x 132 mm); Title, 284 pp, 1 leaf (errata with 11 items on 12 lines). Printed on laid pap...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Magnificent 18th Century Portuguese CRAFTS
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Portuguese CRAFTS with glass cruets decorated with gold "flowers". Wood and bone base. Small defects. Dim.: 31 x 23 cm original conditions
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Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Art Glass

Corpus Christi. Carved wood. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ crucified. Carved wood. Century XVI. It has faults. Carving made of wood in its color that shows Christ Crucified, already deceased (eyes closed, head fallen), with an anato...
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European Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Baby Jesus or angel. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Baby Jesus or angel. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. It has faults. Figurative carving made of wood, polychrome and gilded, representing a naked c...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Corpus Christi. Wood. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Crucified Christ. Polychrome wood. Flemish school, Mechelen, 16th century. It has faults. Polychrome wood carving that shows the deceased Christ (eyes closed and head fallen) on th...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Antique Map of Greece from Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1595
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled "Graecia Sophiani." This is a very detailed and decorative engraved map, with two decorative cartouches and a hand-colored initial on the verso, from Abra...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1776 R.P. Vincentii Houdry, E Societate Jesu Bibliotheca (All 5 Vols Bound as 1)
Located in Victoria, BC
Bound in Vellum, here is a beautiful and oversized book by R.P. Vincentii Houdry entitled E Societate Jesu Bibliotheca Concionatoria Complectens Panegyricas Orationes Sanctorum. Roug...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Large Antique Russian Icon Resurrection and Great Feast Days, 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large antique late 18th century- early 19th century Russian icon of the Resurrection with Great Feasts. Original condition with beautiful age-old patina. The central area depicting t...
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Russian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Authentic 1644 Janssonius Map of the Champagne Region (Campania) in France
Located in Langweer, NL
"1644 Janssonius Map of Champagne, France" This meticulously detailed original antique map, engraved in 1644, is a work by the esteemed cartographer Johannes Janssonius. It depicts the historic province of Champagne, situated in the northeastern part of France. The map is notable for its high level of detail, with meticulously drawn boundaries, city markers, and river courses. It features a beautifully rendered cartouche adorned with the provincial coat of arms, flanked by classical figures, indicative of the region's cultural significance. In the lower left corner, a pair of cherubs are engaged in surveying, symbolizing the scientific endeavor of cartography. The elaborate compass rose and the scale bar further complement the map's utility and artistic merit. Champagne is renowned globally for its viticultural heritage, being the birthplace of the eponymous Champagne sparkling wine. The region's unique terroir, with its chalky soil and cool climate, is ideal for the production of the grapes used in champagne-making. The historical significance of Champagne extends beyond winemaking; it has been the site of pivotal battles and royal coronations, which shaped the course of French and European history. This map is not only a navigational tool but also a snapshot of a region rich in history and tradition, an artifact that embodies the geographical and cultural prestige of Champagne. This description provides a detailed visual and contextual presentation of the map, suitable for a catalog entry, emphasizing both its artistic features and the historical and cultural importance of the Champagne region. THE WINE AREAS: The Champagne region, known primarily for its production of the sparkling wine that bears its name, encompasses several important cities and sites of historical and cultural significance: 1. **Reims**: Often considered the unofficial capital of the Champagne region, Reims is renowned for its grand cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims, where French kings were historically crowned...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mapping the Heart of France: Willem Blaeu's 17th Century Île-de-France, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map titled "Le Gouvernement de l'Isle de France" represents the Île-de-France region, which historically was one of the provinces of France and contained the ci...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Map of Part of France: Poitou, Berry, Bourbonnais, and Nivernais in 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
The map with text neatly mounted on both sides of the map on the plate, is a section of an old map with accompanying French text. The map mentions several historical French provinces...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dutch 18th Century Fob seal with coat of arms
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch 18th Century Fob seal with coat of arms A Dutch 18th Century silver (unmarked) fob seal with coat of arms, probably the Family Van Haenen. In the original leather case. A lacq...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Polychromed wood Corpus Christi. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Crucified Christ. Polychrome wood. Flemish school, Mechelen, 16th century. It has faults. Polychrome wood carving that shows the deceased Christ (eyes closed and head fallen) on th...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Presents restorations. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polych...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Located in Middletown, NY
The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer; Edited From Numerous Manuscripts By The Rev. Walter W. Skeat Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1920 8vo, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (190 x 133 mm); pp xxi...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1595: A Renaissance Cartographic Masterpiece
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Braunschweig and Lüneburg Duchies: Authentic Depiction by Abraham Ortelius" This is an exquisite example of Abraham Ortelius’s cartographic craftsmanship: an original antiqu...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Loudun and Mirebeau: A Cartographic Masterpiece of 17th Century France by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Cartography, 17th century. Willem (1571-1638) and Joan Blaeu (1596-1673), Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus..., 1635. Figure: Loudonois. Laudunum (Loudun); Mirebalais (Mirebea...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1797 Tardieu Map of Southeast Asia: The Malay Archipelago and Beyond
Located in Langweer, NL
An original historical map titled 'Presqu' Île Au Dela Du Gange et Archipel De L'Inde', created by Pierre Francois Tardieu and published in the "Atlas Universel" by Pierre Grégoire C...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cartographic Elegance of Touraine: A 17th-Century Map Showing French Heritage
Located in Langweer, NL
"Ducatus Turonensis - Touraine," is a original antique historical map of the Touraine region, which is located in the heart of France, centered...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Book, Compendium of Farriery, English, Georgian, Equestrian, London 1796
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delicate antique book, Compendium of Farriery. An English language, Georgian guide to equestrian care, published in London, 1796. Full title: Taplin Improved; or a Compend...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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.
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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Burgundy's Viticultural Landscape: A 1640 Cartographic Engraving by Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
An hand-colored original antique map with the title "Utriusque Burgundiae tum Ducatus tum Comitatus Descriptio," which translates to "A Description of Both Burgundies, both the Duchy...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Steel and Sterling Silver Malaysian Dagger
Located in Miami, FL
19th century sterling silver Malaysian Dagger. Original carved mahogany wood handle. Sterting silver carved crown. Damascene steel. The kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distincti...
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Malaysian Malayer Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Lyonnais, Beaujolais, Forez, Mâconnais: A 1644 Depiction of France's Provinces
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique map from 1644, depicting the French provinces of Lyonnais, Beaujolais, Forez, and Mâconnais. In this map, north is oriented to the right, which is a cartographic ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Champagne: The Sparkling Heart of France - A Blaeu Cartographic Engraving, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
An original hand-colored antique map showing the historical region of Champagne in France, known in Latin as "Campania Comitatus". Champagne is a region that is world-renowned for ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Principality of Dombes: A 17th-Century Cartographic Jewel by Jan Jansson
Located in Langweer, NL
The text on the map "La principaute de Dombes; J. van den Eynde sculpit.; La Principavte de Dombes" indicates that it is a map of the principality of Dombes, engraved by J. van den E...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Set of 31 Dutch Books by Poet J. Van Den Vondel
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of thirty-one antique books about the life and works of Joost Van Den Vondel, a Dutch playwright, poet, and literary translator. This set of books are bound in leather w...
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Dutch Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Painted Wooden Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted wood santo altar figure - religious folk art sculpture. 18th/19th century, possibly earlier, most likely depicting Saint F...
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Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

1616 Bertius Map of Sumatra, Singapore and the Straits of Malacca
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "1616 Bertius Map of Sumatra and the Straits of Malacca" Description: This is an exquisite 1616 original antique map by Petrus Bertius, titled "Sumatra Insula," showcasing Su...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Antique Miniature Stoof Delftware Dutch Piece for a Doll House Rare, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unusual Miniature Stoof, Delftware Dutch Piece For a Doll House. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: Europe Period: 18th cent...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

HOWARD, Sir Robert. The History Of The Reigns Of Edward and Richard II. (1690)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: HOWARD, Sir Robert. TITLE: The History Of The Reigns Of Edward and Richard II. PUBLISHER: London: by F. Collins, for Thomas Fox, 1690. DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 7-3/16" x 4-9/...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Set of 13 Books by German Novelist Jean Paul
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of thirteen volumes by the German novelist, Jean Paul; titled Jean Paul’s Werke from 1783-1822. This set of books are bound in pressed fabric with gold lettering. Inside...
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German Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Paper

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Niño Jesús. Madera tallada y policromada. Escuela flamenca, hacia primera mitad del siglo XVI. Niño Jesús con peana poligonal bajo cojín rojo con borlas realizados en madera tallada...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

James Paine – Plans, Elevations and Section of Noblemen and Gentlemen's Houses
Located in Middletown, NY
A fine FIRST EDITION ELEPHANT FOLIO of Jame's Paine monumental work: Plans, Elevations and Section of Noblemen and Gentlemen's Houses, and also of Stabling, Bridges, Public and Priv...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

The Rules & Order of Cockfighting On Parchment With Seal Dated 1757 Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful display of late 18th, early 19th century cock fighting paraphernalia with silver spurs, feathers and a cockfighting hood. Along with the paraphernalia there is also a ma...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Restorations. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Disegno del Doni; Partito in più ragionamenti, ..scoltura e pittura
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST and ONLY EDITION Doni, Anton Francesco Disegno del Doni; Partito in più ragionamenti, ne quali si tratta della scoltura et pittura .... Venice: Gabriel Giolito Di Ferrari, 15...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, ca first half 16th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
Located in Middletown, NY
Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca). Thomas Twyne, translator. Phisicke against Fortune, as well prosperous, as adverse, contained in two Bookes [History of Gain and Fortune] London: Ric...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Restorations. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

HEYLYN. Mikrokosmos A Little Description of the Great World. THIRD EDITION 1627
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: HEYLYN, Peter. TITLE: Mikrokosmos. A Little Description of the Great World. PUBLISHER: Oxford: by I. L. & W. T. for William Turner & Thomas Huggins, 1627. DESCRIPTION: TH...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Restorations. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood...
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Belgian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Joseph GLANVILL. The Vanity of Dogmatizing. FIRST EDITION - 1661 - HIS 1st BOOK!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GLANVILL, Joseph. TITLE: The Vanity of Dogmatizing: Or Confidence in Opinions Manifested in a Discourse of the Shortness and Uncertainty of Our Knowledge, and Its Causes, w...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Christ On The Cross, Crucifix In Wood And Red Tortoiseshell
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Christ on the cross, Wooden and red tortoiseshell crucifix, silver, Antwerp hallmarks Dimensions of the Christ : 19 x 14,5 cm
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European Louis XIII Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Colored wall map of the WORLD
By Chambon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
“Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre” CHAMBON, Gobert-Denis (France, 17.. - 1781) Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754 Size H. 115 x W. 145 cm. Gobert-Denis Chambon made copper engraving after the work of Guillaume De L’Isle, published in 1754 by Jean Janvier and S.G. Longschamps. A huge wall map of the world in two hemispheres printed on two sheets, depicting the Eastern and Western hemispheres supported by two male figures, decorated at the bottom right and left with two celestial hemispheres (boreal and southern) and at the bottom in the middle with an armillary sphere, in addition. This map is most notable for its depiction of the Sea of Japan labeled "Mer de Corée" and of "Mer de L'Ouest" or Sea of the West - a great sea, easily the size of the Mediterranean, to flow from the then-known Strait of Juan de Fuca...
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

Monumental Pair of Medieval Antique Italian Church Armorial Shields
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large one-of-a-kind medieval Italian armorial shield church architectural elements. Dating to around the late 15th century, hand-crafted in Italy, most impressive size, standing over 6-feet tall, bow front shaped shield form, polychrome painted Memento Mori - The Wars of the...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

GEORGE II's PRAYER BOOK FROM THE ROYAL CHAPEL - 1745 - Book of Common Prayer
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: COMMON PRAYER. TITLE: The Book of Common Prayer: And Administration of the Sacraments: And Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England: Together With the Psalter, o...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

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