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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Vintage Portuguese Handcrafted Wooden Stand Cross with Gilt Bronze Christ
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage handcrafted wooden stand cross with gilt bronze Christ and ornaments on a beautiful carved wooden base, Portugal, 1930-1939.
Measures: Height 19...
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Italian Gothic Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bibliothecæ Alexandrinæ icones symbolicæ / elogiis illustratæ, by C. Giarda
Located in Middletown, NY
DISTINGUISHED PEDIGREE: from the libraries of Robert Hoe and John Barrymore.
Elegantly illustrated and bound copy with a famed pedigree that spans from Robert Hoe—the businessman, collector, and founding member of the Grolier Club in 1884— to "The Lamberts" (probably purchased in the epic Hoe library auction of 1911-1912), who gifted it to the colorful and famous actor John Barrymore. Their bookplates adorn the inside covers, will your bookplate be next?
Giarda, Cristoforo
Bibliothecæ Alexandrinæ icones symbolicæ … elogiis illustratæ
Milan: Giovanni Battista Bidelli, 1628.
4to, 9 5/8 x 7 inches (244 x 178 mm); (xii) + 140 pp, not including plates and inscriptions. Engraved architectural title with Saints Peter and Alexander by Cesare Bassano, 16 copperplates of female figures; woodcut dropcaps and tailpieces throughout.
Later (circa 1890) red levant morocco binding by R. Petit (signed in gilt on front turn-in) with triple gilt frames on boards, raised bands, gilt title and decorative motifs in compartments; inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, professionally rebacked preserving original richly gilt backstrip in compartments; title and preliminaries stained, occasional spotting or light soiling and a few small light ink stains to covers.
[Praz p.349]
Provenance: Robert Hoe (blue morocco book label...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
Indo-Portuguese sculpture, 17th Century on Ivor....
Wooden cross with ivory plaque. Defects and faults. Height: (christ) 26 cm.; Height: (total) 63 cm
good con...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Map of the North Pole by V.M. Coronelli, circa 1692
Located in Langweer, NL
Globe gore by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli shows the North Pole with the coasts of Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia and Siberia, and is decorated with pictorial scenes of bear, seal and wh...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique 17th Century Limoge Signed Plaque Of A Madonna Praying
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 17th Century French painted porcelain wall hanging plaque portraying the Madonna in prayer against a radiant sunburst backdrop. Intricately painted with foliate patterns ador...
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French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
A New System of Modern Geography by William Guthrie - 1782
Located in Middletown, NY
A New System of Modern Geography; or, a Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar; and Present State of the Kingdoms of the World. Maps engraved by Mr. Kitchin, C. Dilly and G...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Titled 18th c Lady with Coat of Arms Portrait Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century English noblewoman in a gold gilt ornate period frame. Lovely detail and color, coat of arms in corner. Unsigned.
Without the frame the painting itself measures 29 inche...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Church Torchère Converted to Floor Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tall giltwood church torchère with deep foliate carvings, Italy late 18th century. This piece is finely hand carved in precise detail with deep foliate carvings decorated with acanth...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
De re hortensi libellus, a 16th Century Children's Gardening Book
Located in Middletown, NY
Estienne, Charles
De re hortensi libellus (A small book on gardening); . . . vulgaria herborum, florum ac fruticum qui in hortis conseri solent nomina latinis vocibus efferre docens ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Category
Asian Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Iron
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
Rare Bar Kokhba Revolt Jewish Silver Zuz (132–135 AD) — Grapes & Temple Trumpets
Located in New York, NY
This silver AR Zuz, weighing 3.13 grams, was minted during the Bar Kokhba Revolt, a defining moment in Jewish resistance against Roman rule between 132 and 135 AD. Struck in the thir...
Category
Israeli Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Original Engraving of the West Indies, Gulf of Mexico, Antilles, Caribbean, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Rigobert Bonne and G. Raynal's 1780 map of the West Indies, Gulf of Mexico, Antilles, and the Caribbean stands as a remarkable cartographic piece, offering a detailed and expansive v...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique plan of Ayutthaya, the capital of Siam, Thailand
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Judia, De Hoofd-Stad van Siam'. Antique plan of Ayutthaya, the capital of Siam (Thailand). This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Nanjing Province, China – by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 17th-Century Antique Map of Nanjing Province, China – "Nanking sive Kiangnan" by Blaeu, with Decorative Details
Description: This captivating 17th-century map of Nanjing Pr...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Roman Christ 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Romanesque Christ of the 17th century carved in fruit wood with posterior cross. It has remains of the original Polychrome. Total dimensions: 58x43 cm.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
Sword with Wrought Iron Blade with Traces of Gold on Hilt with Cover Sheath
Located in Marbella, ES
Sword with Wrought Iron Blade with Traces of Gold on Hilt with Leather Cover Sheath
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Wrought Iron
17th Century Polychrome Wooden Niche with Angels and Pilasters
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Polychrome wooden Niche with Angels and Pilasters.
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Wood and Gesso Altar Vase in Rose Silver
Located in Hastings, GB
A hand-crafted wood and applied gesso altar vase, late 18th century with gilt rose silver finish.
Small areas of loss to the gesso and wear to the paint commensurate with the age of...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Antique Map of Italy by R. Bonne, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Highly detailed, showing towns, rivers, some topographical features and political boundaries. Published by R. Bonne, circa 1780.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A trunk style travel apotecary cabinet in mahogany wood and brass, England 1790.
Located in Milan, IT
English travelling apothecary made of mahogany Sipo mahogany (Entandrophragma utile) and brass with a rectangular base, a front drawer, an opening to...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
18th Century Giacomo Guardi Old Master Painting of Venetian Lagoon, Provenance
By Francesco Guardi
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century Giacomo Guardi old master painting of Venetian Lagoon. Provenance.
Old master painting in oil on canvas by the artist Giacomo Guardi (1764...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Sterling Silver Medallion reliquary – 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant 18th-century reliquary in solid silver, finely hand-engraved, with an ornamental decoration typical of Baroque religious art. Its oval shape features floral and symbolic deta...
Category
European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Illuminated Manuscript Parchment, Gothic Period, 15th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A double-sided illuminated manuscript on parchment hand-written and coloured from the Gothic period (15th century)
This is a page from a liturgical book such as the Psalters and cour...
Category
German Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Parchment Paper
Antique Map of Persia, Georgia and Kazakhstan, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Perse, de la Georgie, et de la Tartarie Independante'.
Map of Persia, Georgia and Kazakhstan. This map shows current days Georgia, Iran, Irak, Kaz...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Spectacular 1770 Bird's-Eye View of Dunkirk Harbor by Basset, with 66 Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving, titled *Vue de Dunkerque du coté de la Mer*, is a spectacular bird's-eye view of Dunkirk from the sea, published by Basset around 1770.
It provides a detailed panor...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Royal circa 1707-1714 Hand Carved Polychrome Painted Armorial Crest Coat of Arms
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, large for its type, Royal coat of arms / Armorial Crest circa 1707-1714 with original Polychrome paint
This is an exceptionally we...
Category
English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of a Ruin of the Kew Gardens in London, England, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ruin de Kew vuë par le Nord'.
Copper engraving of a ruin of the Kew gardens. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le Rouge. Artists and Engravers: The work of Le Rouge is considered the most important engraved work concerning the history of European gardens during the 18th century.
Kew Gardens is a botanic garden in southwest London that houses the "largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world". Founded in 1840, from the exotic garden at Kew Park, its living collections includes some of the 27,000 taxa curated by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, while the herbarium, one of the largest in the world, has over 8.5 million preserved plant...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Hand-coloured Antique Map of Pomerania by Sanson '1684'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Le Duche de Pomeranie divise en ses Principales Parties (..)'. Large map of Pomerania. Pomerania is a historical region on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea in...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
European Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Large 1693 Maritime Map of Irish Sea, West Coasts of Ireland, England, Scotland
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a historical sea chart titled "Carte Generale des Costes d'Irlande, et des Costes Occidentales d'Angleterre avec une Partie de celles d'Ecosse," which translates to "General Map of the Coasts of Ireland and the Western Coasts of England with a Part of Scotland."
The map was first published in 1693 in the atlas "La Neptune Francois," created by Jaillot and published by Pieter Mortier in Amsterdam. This initiative was started by the French minister Colbert to improve maritime navigation.
Details of the Map:
1. **Geographical Coverage:**
- The map primarily focuses on the Irish coast.
- It also includes the west coast of England and Wales.
- Parts of the west coast of Scotland are also depicted.
2. **Inset Map:**
- There is a detailed inset map showing the area around Chester and the course of the River Dee.
3. **Features:**
- **Depth Soundings:** The Irish Sea is detailed with depth soundings to assist in navigation.
- **Coastal Towns and Islands:** Numerous coastal towns, islands, and geographical features are indicated.
- **Rhumb Lines:** The map includes extensive rhumb lines, which are lines used by navigators to plot a straight-line course.
- **Key:** There is a key describing the quality of the terrain along the coast, important for navigators to understand the nature of the coastal landscape.
4. **Labels and Annotations:**
- **Coastal Settlements:** Ports, forts, and villages along the coast are labeled.
- **Geographical Features:** Islands and other significant features are marked.
5. **Artistic and Practical Elements:**
- The map is printed on thick paper and is hand-colored, reflecting contemporary coloring techniques.
- Detailed lines and soundings are included to help ships navigate around the numerous small islands and narrow inlets safely.
6. **Historical Context:**
- The map was part of a significant French maritime project aimed at improving navigation and charting European waters more accurately.
- It reflects the high level of cartographic skill and knowledge of the late 17th century.
This map would have been a valuable tool for mariners of the time, providing them with crucial information about the coastal features, depth soundings, and safe passage routes around the complex coastlines of Ireland, England, and Scotland.
About the Makers and the Atlas
**1. Alexis-Hubert Jaillot (1632-1712):**
- **Background:** Jaillot was a prominent French cartographer and publisher in the 17th century. He was known for his detailed and accurate maps and atlases.
- **Work:** He collaborated with other notable cartographers of his time and played a key role in improving and publishing detailed maps. Jaillot's work was characterized by its precision and artistic quality.
- **Contribution:** He was instrumental in the creation of "La Neptune Francois," a maritime atlas aimed at improving French naval navigation.
**2. Pieter Mortier (1661-1711):**
- **Background:** Mortier was a Dutch engraver, publisher, and mapmaker based in Amsterdam. He was well-known for his high-quality prints and maps.
- **Work:** Mortier published several important atlases and maps, often collaborating with other cartographers and engravers. His work was recognized for its detailed craftsmanship and accuracy.
- **Contribution:** Mortier published "La Neptune Francois" in Amsterdam, making significant contributions to maritime navigation by providing highly detailed sea charts.
About the Atlas "La Neptune Francois":
**1. Purpose:**
- The atlas was created as part of an initiative led by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the French minister of finance under King Louis XIV. The goal was to enhance the accuracy and availability of maritime charts for French naval and commercial vessels.
- "La Neptune Francois" was designed to be a comprehensive and detailed reference for navigators, covering various European waters with a focus on the French coast and adjacent regions.
**2. Content:**
- The atlas includes a series of sea charts, each providing detailed information on coastal regions, depth soundings, rhumb lines, and other navigational aids.
- The maps were printed on high-quality paper and hand-colored, reflecting the artistic standards of the time.
**3. Historical Significance:**
- "La Neptune Francois" was a landmark in the history of cartography, representing a significant advancement in the accuracy and detail of maritime maps...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1788 The Dramatick Writings of Will. Shakspere
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful and scarce 'Bell's Edition of Shakespeare', the vanishingly scarce large paper variant, illustrated with engraved plates.
The very scarce complete twenty volume set. A large paper edition, uniformly bound in full morocco.
In 1785, John Bell began to issue the 36 separate plays of Shakespeare individually, collecting them here in twenty volumes in 1788 as the 'Dramatick writings of Will. Shakspere'. The set is scarcely found complete.
The first two volumes here are a remarkably comprehensive and broad 'Prolegomena' to Shakespeare's works, and offer interesting analysis of Shakespeare from an era where many of his plays were often interpreted differently, both in their production and in their critical reception.
The subsequent eighteen volumes consist of the plays themselves, along with notes from Samuel Johnson and George Stevens, a highlight of this particular edition.
Volumes I & II: Prolegomena To The Dramatick Writings of Will. Shakespeare. Nine plates to volume I, and eight to volume II.
Volume III: The Tempest and Two Gentlemen of Verona. Four plates.
Volume IV: The Merry Wives of Windsor and Much Ado About Nothing. Four plates.
Volume V: Measure for Measure and A Comedy of Errors. Four plates.
Volume VI: Love's Labour's Lost and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Four plates.
Volume VII: The Merchant of Venice and As You Like It. Four plates.
Volume VIII: The Taming of The Shrew and All's Well That End's Well. Four plates.
Volume IX: Twelfth Night and Winter's Tale. Four plates.
Volume X: Macbeth and King John. Four plates.
Volume XI: King Richard The Second...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Detailed Antique Map of Hungary and Transylvania by Tirion, 1753
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Nieuwe Kaart van’t Koninkryk Hongaryen en Zevenbergen by Isaak Tirion, 1753 – Antique Map of Hungary and Transylvania
Description: This is an antique 1753 map titled *Nieuwe Kaart van’t Koninkryk Hongaryen en Zevenbergen*, created by the notable Dutch cartographer and publisher Isaak Tirion. The map showcases the Kingdom of Hungary and the region of Transylvania (referred to as "Zevenbergen") as they appeared in the mid-18th century. Tirion’s maps are well-known for their clarity, precision, and attention to geographic detail, making them highly sought after by collectors of antique maps.
This map provides a detailed view of Hungary and Transylvania, including borders, towns, cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. It was created using the latest discoveries and updates of the time and reflects the political landscape of the region, which was part of the Habsburg Empire during a period of territorial changes and consolidations. The map’s borders are highlighted with color to distinguish different regions, and significant cities such as Buda, Pest, and Debrecen are clearly labeled.
Isaak Tirion was one of the most prominent Dutch publishers of the 18th century, particularly known for his *Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas* (New and Concise Hand Atlas) series, which included a wide range of maps of Europe and beyond. His works were appreciated for their cartographic accuracy and artistic quality.
This map is a valuable piece for collectors interested in 18th-century European maps, particularly those that highlight Central Europe, Hungary, Transylvania, and the Habsburg Empire. It is a fine example of the craftsmanship of Isaak Tirion and offers insight into the historical geography of the region.
Condition: Excellent for its age, with finely preserved hand-coloring and wide margins. Slight edge wear typical of maps from this period.
Effective keywords that may help attract collectors or enthusiasts interested in historical maps of Hungary, Transylvania, and Central Europe:
- Antique map of Hungary
- Historical map of Transylvania
- 18th-century map of Central Europe
- Habsburg Empire map
- Isaak Tirion map
- Nieuwe Kaart van’t Koninkryk Hongaryen en Zevenbergen
- Kingdom of Hungary map...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
French 18th Century Small Marble Head Of A Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved marble head of a Madonna.
Unique period piece with a beautiful weathered patina.
France, circa 1750.
Weathered
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Italian Parchment Map of the City of Pisa Dated, 1640
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An antique map of the Tuscan city of Pisa engraved for The 'Itinerarium Italiæ Nov-antiquæ' by Matthäus Merian the Elder and printed in 1640....
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Navigational Chart of Jamaica, Cape Gracias a Dios, and the Mosquito Coast, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
The map titled "The Island of Jamaica and Cape Gracias a Dios with the Banks (Shows Moskito Kings Party)" illustrates a significant historical period marked by shifting colonial infl...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Saint-Domingue (French Section): 18th Century Map from France Militaire Series
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is titled "St. Domingue (Partie Française)" and is part of the France Militaire series. It focuses on the French portion of Saint-Domingue, which corresponds to modern-day H...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Malabar Coast of India showing the VOC establishments, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Dutch print with the title: Platte Grond van t'Fort Tricoen male met de daar aangelegen Pagoods-Berg (Trincomalee, Sri Lanka)
The map is taken from: 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' van François Valentyn.
1) Ottens, Frederik (engraver / etcher)
2) Braam, J. van (publisher)
3) Linden, Gerard onder de (publisher)
MALABAR COAST...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Three 18th Century Vellum Sunday Sermon Books
By Vivien, R.P. Michael, Alfonso Maria De Liguori
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Three 18th Century Vellum Sunday Sermon Books. 1.) Sermoni Per Tutte Le Domeniche Dell' Anno (Sermons for all the Sundays in a Year) by Monsignore Alfonso Maria De Liguori. Na...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Animal Skin
Portrait in Oil of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford by Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century copy of 18th century portrait of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, (born 1661, London, died 1724, London). He was a British statesman who headed the Tory ministry from ...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Roman Bronze Phallic Amulet, 1st–2nd Century AD
Located in Madrid, ES
A finely cast Roman bronze phallic amulet from the 1st to 2nd century AD, this diminutive yet powerful artifact embodies the deeply rooted Roman tradition of apotropaic symbolism. Kn...
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European Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
18th 1st Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish by Juan Altamiras
Located in Miami, FL
18th First Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish with skin flap.
Traditional recipes of Spanish gastronomy
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin, Paper
18th Century Italian Wood and Copper Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A large hand-crafted wood and copper altar vase, late 18th century with stunning patina.
Wear commensurate with the age of the piece.
The antique fan coral will only be supplied ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Map of Baja California and Mexico - Jesuit Observations and Native Tribes, 1777
Located in Langweer, NL
1777 A. Krevelt Map of Baja California and Northwestern Mexico - Jesuit Observations and Native Tribes
A. Krevelt - Carte de la Californie d'Après les observations les plus exactes ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map Holy Land La Terre Sainte Engraved van Loon Published N de Fer 1703 French
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
La Terre Sainte, The Holy Land, Tiree Des Memoires De M.De.La Rue. Par N. de Fer. Geographe de Sa Majeste Catoliq et de Monseigneur le Dauphin. Avec Privil du Roi 1703
Detailed map of the Holy Land from Nicholas de Fer's L'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde. East is oriented at the top.
MAKER Nicolas de Fer 1646-1720
The French cartographer and engraver, Nicolas de Fer, was a master at creating maps that were works of art. The maps that he published were printed during the Baroque period when the decorative arts were characterized by ornate detail. De Fer’s detailed maps and atlases were valued more for their decorative content than their geographical accuracy.
Nicolas de Fer was born in 1646. His father, Antoine de Fer, owned a mapmaking firm. At the age of twelve, Nicolas was apprenticed to a Parisian engraver named Louis Spirinx. The family business was starting to decline when his father died in 1673. Nicolas de Fer’s mother, Genevieve, took over the business after the death of her husband. In 1687 the business was passed on to Nicolas and the profits increased after he took over the firm. Nicolas de Fer was a prolific cartographer who produced atlases and hundreds of single maps. He eventually became the official geographer to King Louis XIV of France and King Philip V...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Hand-Colored Map of Lorraine and Barrois, France by Frederik De Wit c. 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare Hand-Colored Map of Lorraine and Barrois by Frederik De Wit c. 1688
Description: This remarkable 17th-century map, titled "Generalis Lotharingiae Ducatus," offers a deta...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Street Map of the City of Edo 'Modern Tokyo' in Japan
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de Jedo - Platte Grond van Jedo'. A detailed street map of the city of Edo (modern Tokyo) in Japan, originally engraved by Bellin and Schley and reissued for...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of China and Korea incl Formosa and Hainan, by Janssonius, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio'. Beautiful map of China and Korea, much detail troughout the map. Including the Islands of Formosa (Taiwan) and Hainan. The Great...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Nice Collection of 18th/ 19th Century Weathered Spanish/ Italian Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice collection of four extremely weathered vellum books, Spain/ Italy 18th / 19th century. Weathered and small losses
Measures: H:15-24cm W:1,5-5,5cm D:10,5-17cm
Measurements her...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Parchment Paper
Pietre Dure and the Art of Florentine Inlay by Annamaria Giusti (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The art of decorative stone work - known as Pietre Dure, or polychrome hardstone inlay resurfaced in Rome in the sixteenth century with the flowering of the Italian Renaissance. Tabl...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
16th-Century Panoramic View of Worms: A Woodcut from Sebastian Münster's
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a woodcut city view of Worms, published in Sebastian Münster's *Cosmographia* around 1578. The image depicts a bird's-eye view of the city of Worms, located in Rheinland-Pfal...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
A 18th century set presented in trapezoidal case made of light wood and inlaid with marquetry. The vanity case includes a gold wax case decorated with fl...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Set of Four Original Antique Maps of Asia by Bolton & Seale, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique maps of Asia:
1) Asia plate 6, Part of China, Tibet and Tartary
2) Asia plate 2, Japan, Corea, the Monguls and part of China
3) As...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Thomas, Antoine Jean-Baptiste – Un an à Rome et dans ses environs....
Located in Middletown, NY
Thomas, Antoine Jean-Baptiste
Un an à Rome et dans ses environs; Recueil de dessins lithographiés, représentant les costumes, les usages et le cérémonies c...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th C. French 'Ave Maria' Bénitier / Holy Water Font, Devotional Reliquary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. French 'Ave Maria' Bénitier / Holy Water Font, Devotional Reliquary
France, circa 1890s, artist signed 'Ale'
A stunning late 19th-century French Bénitier/Holy Water Font D...
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French Belle Époque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1684 Mallet Map of Amazon River & Kingdom of Amazons – Hand Colored, Miniature
Located in Langweer, NL
This map, titled 'Royaume des Amazones', was created by Alain Manesson Mallet and published in 1684 in a German edition of *Beschreibung des Gantzen Welt-Kreisses*, a renowned work d...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bird's-Eye View of Blâmont in Lorraine by Braun and Hogenberg, 1597
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Bird's-Eye View of Blâmont in Lorraine by Braun and Hogenberg, 1597
This copperplate engraving, published in 1597 by Braun and Hogenberg, depicts a bird's-eye view of the t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Spanish Silver Holy Water Font, Baroque Style with Gilt Virgin Mary
Located in Madrid, ES
This highly decorative silver holy water font or stoup, is stamped with hallmarks placing its manufacture in Aspiazu, Bilbao, Spain during the l...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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