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Period: Early 18th Century
Original Old Map East of Stockholm, the Island Ljusterö and Värmdö, Sweden, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Accurate Carte der Upländischen Scheren mit der Situation und Gegend umb die Konigle Schwedisch Haupt und Residentz Stadt Stockholm.'
Map of the area east of ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Early 18th Century Portuguese Carved Giltwood Church Torchère, Candleholder
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tall early 18th century Portuguese gilt oak church torchère with deep foliate carvings on a tripod base.
This torchère can easily be converted into a ...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Giltwood
Antique Map of Saxony, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Circulus Saxoniae Superioris'. Original antique map of Saxony, Germany. The cities of Leipzig, Freiburg and many others are highlighted in gold. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus Terrarum Orbis...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
18th Century German Salt Glaze Tobacco Jar with Pewter Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine example of a German Baroque tobacco jar with original pewter lid. The rich ocher salt glaze decorated with raised floral motifs. A handsome addition for the collector of pipes...
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German Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Stoneware
Map of the British Isles with Historical Kings, 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Les Royaumes d'Angleterre d'Escosse et d'Irlande," offers a detailed view of the British Isles, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Additionall...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of America with California as an Island by Homann '1710'
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis," represents a significant cartographic piece from 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann. Here's a description of this remarkable map:
- Title: Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis (...)
- Date: Published in 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann.
Description:
This map is a first edition of Johann Baptiste Homann's map of America, and it is notable for several cartographic features and historical representations:
1. California as an Island...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Engraving of Persepolis, a City Sacked by Alexander the Great, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ruinen van 't Paleis van Darius, gelegen in 't oude Persepolis, door last van Alexander de Groote verbrandt (..)'.
Persepolis was sacked by the troops of Al...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
18th Century Italian Church Kneeler in Walnut Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 18th Century Italian Baroque Kneeler or kneeling stool in walnut.
This rare antique from a church has a drawer as well as a door with a shelf inside. In the interior of this piece, the bible or other catholic religious items...
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Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Ancient World Map of Europe, Asia & Northern Africa with Ancient Names, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Geografische Kaarte van de Oude Weereld (..).'
Original antique map of the ancient world depicting Europe, Asia, and northern Africa with ancient place names....
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Copper Engraving with View of the Palace and Chinese Emperor, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Station used by the great Mandaryns Staetsie der groote Mandarijns / The Station used by the great Mandaryns Staetsie der groote Mandarijns. 1665.
The richly illustrat...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Books - Pierre Bayle Dictionnaire, 3 Volumes, 1715
Located in Savannah, GA
Pierre Bayle's Dictionnaire Historique et Critique published in Rotterdam 1715, third edition.
Measured as stacked: 15 ¼ inches wide by 10 ¾ inches deep by 9 ½ inches tall; each boo...
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Dutch Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather, Paper
Antique Map of the City of Jerusalem by N. Visscher, 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Heylige en Wytvermaerde stadt Jerusalem Eerst Genaemt Salem, Genesis 14 vers 18'. This map originates from 'Biblia. Ouden ende Nieuwen Testaments (..)'. Publi...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Print of a Mufti or Sunni Islamic Scholar, an Interpreter of Islamic Law, c.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Le Moufti, ou Chef de la Loy'.
Old print of the Mufti or Chief of the Law. A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islam...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Portugal by P. Schenk, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Portugalliae et Algarbia'. Striking example of Schenk's rare map of Portugal, with the coats of arms of Portugal, Algarbia and a Spanish sailing vessell in the ca...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Portrait in Oil of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford by Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century copy of 18th century portrait of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, (born 1661, London, died 1724, London). He was a British statesman who headed the Tory ministry from ...
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English Georgian Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Print of a Funeral Procession of the Kings of Vietnam or Tonkin, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, titled: 'Pompe Funebre des Rois de Tunquin' - This plate shows a funeral procession of the Kings of Vietnam (formerTunquin or Tonk...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
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Signed Butterfield, Paris, mid-18th...
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French Louis XIV Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver
Antique Map of the Alsace Region of France by Schenk 'circa 1700'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Superioris atque Inferioris Alsatiae'. Beautiful map of the Alsace region, from Basel in the south to Philipsburg in the north, centered on Strassburg. Published ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Early 18th century tall French Louis XV Carved Oak Eagle Lectern
Located in Troy, NY
Magnificent, tall floor lectern of outstanding quality, superbly carved and detailed. Double sided lectern supported by a finely detailed eagle, on carved stem and tripod base ending...
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French Régence Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Oak
Old Architectural Engraving of a Window of Palazzo Chigi, Rome, ca.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Altra Finestra del secondo piano (..)'.
Old print of a second floor window of Palazzo Chigi, Rome. This print originates from 'Studio d'architettura civile ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Southern Sweden by Covens & Mortier, 'circa 1720'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Regni Gothiae (..)'. Detailed map of South Sweden. Embellished with beautiful title cartouche with scale and coats of arms. Published in Amsterdam by Covens & Mor...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original and Decorative Antique Engraved Map of Finland and Sweden, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Ducatus Uplandiae cum Westmanniae Sudermanniae (..)'
This map shows parts of Finland and Sweden. Originally published by Frederick de Wit in the late 1600's. ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Map of Northern India & Surrounding Regions, incl Kabul, Candahar & Bhutan, 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Magni Mogolis Imperium de Novo Correctum et Divisum Per F. de Witt Amstelodami.'
Map of Northern India and surrounding regions. This includes Kabul and Candah...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Map of the Holy Land Divided into 12 Tribes, the Travels of Jesus Christ, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Het Heylige Land verdeeld in de Twaalf Stammen Israels (..)'.
Decorative and detailed map of the Holy Land divided into 12 Tribes, sh...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Old Religion Print Showing Six Roman Catholic Habits, Rituals & Ceremonies, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique religion print depicting six Roman Catholic habits, rituals and ceremonies. Degradation of a Bishop, excommunication, rehabilitation of someone ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare Large Etching of a Market of War Horses, Ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Huchtenburg, J. van (1647-1733).
Impressive rare large etching of a 'War-" Horse-market. - This print has been professional doubled with Japanes...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Print of Various Ceremonies 'Marriage, Funeral, Baptism, Magic' of Finland, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mariage des Lapons (..)'.
Old print of various ceremonies (marriage, funeral, baptism, magic) of Finland. This print originates from 'Ceremonies et costumes...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Panoramic Engraved View of the Town of Longvek 'or Lavek' in Cambodia, ca.1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Eauweck, Hooft Stad van Cambodia'. Decorative panoramic view of the town of Longvek (or Lavek) in Cambodia. It was the second capital city during t...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the British Isles by H. Chatelain, 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful hand colored large format map of the British Isles, with large insets of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres and the coats of arms for Engl...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Emperor Vespian Besieging and Conquering Iotapata 'Yodfat', 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vespasiaan belegert en verovert Iotapata'.
Emperor Vespian besieging and conquering Iotapata (Yodfat). This print originates from 'Het algemeen groot historisch, oordeelkundig, chronologisch, geografisch, en letterlyk naam- en woord-boek, van den gantschen H. Bijbel (..)' by A. Calmet.
The Siege of Yodfat (Hebrew: ????????, also Jotapata, Iotapata, Yodefat) was a 47-day siege by Roman forces of the Jewish town of Yodfat which took place in 67 CE, during the Great Revolt. Led by Roman General Vespasian and his son Titus, both future emperors, the siege ended with the sacking of the town, the deaths of most of its inhabitants and the enslavement of the rest. It was the second bloodiest battle of the revolt, surpassed only by the Siege of Jerusalem...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar with Original Brass Lid: Fisherman Rappe, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Delft
Circa 1740
Workshop: De Vergulde Bloempot (The Gilded Flowerpot)
A rare and very early blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of snuff tobacco with a brass lid.
The jar is...
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Dutch Rococo Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Map of Tapi or Tapti River in Central India and Along the Arabian Sea, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'De Rivier van Suratta'.
This chart shows the Tapti or Tapi River in Central India and the Indian coast along the Arabian Sea, into which the rive...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Historical Map of the Duchy of Lauenburg by Johann Baptist Homann - Circa 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Historical Map of the Duchy of Lauenburg by Johann Baptist Homann - Circa 1720
This splendid historical map titled Ducatus Lauemburgicus is a highly detailed and beautifully engra...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Eastern Hemisphere by Valk & Chenk '1708'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hemispherium Orbis Antiqui, Cumzonis Circulis, Et Sity populorum Diverso'. Decorative example of Andreas Cellarius's map of the Eastern Hemisphere, illustrating with climatic zones ranging from Frigida Borealis to Torrida, with planetary details superimposed. The elaborate border includes fine scrollwork, numerous putti, and additional diagrams showing armillary spheres and climatic zones. Andreas Cellarius was born in 1596 in Neuhausen and educated in Heidelberg. He emigrated to Holland in the early 17th century and 1637 moved to Hoorn, where he became the rector of the Latin School. Cellarius' best known work is his Harmonia Macrocosmica, first issued in 1660 by Jan Jansson, as a supplement to Jansson's Atlas Novus. The work consists of a series of Celestial Charts...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or office with this set of large antique books. Dated from 1727 to 1748, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, these important leather bound books features the following:
French book titled Remarques Critiques sur le Dictionnaire de Bayle, "Première Partie: A-F," published in 1748. The book was printed in Paris by Hyppolite-Louis Guerin and in Dijon by Hermil-Andrea. It includes decorative typography and a royal privilege.
1- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, published in 1727 in The Hague (La Haye). The book is the third volume of Bayle’s works, focused on historical and critical topics. It was printed by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, with a decorative vignette illustration. It bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland.
2- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Quatrième), published in 1731. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland.
3- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Troisieme), published in 1727. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland.
4- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the second volume (Tome Second), published in 1727. The page highlights Bayle's work on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. Printed in The Hague (La Haye) by several publishers including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, it features a detailed vignette of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, along with scholarly and architectural motifs. The publication is authorized by the States of Holland and West-Friesland.
5- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 in Amsterdam by the Compagnie des Libraires. It is the fifth volume (Tome Cinquième), covering entries S-Z. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes the biography of the author by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page features an illustrative vignette depicting a classical figure, possibly representing history or wisdom, teaching young students.
6- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the third volume (Tome Troisième), covering entries G-L. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an illustration of a classical figure seated with children, symbolizing education or wisdom, surrounded by books. The publication includes the privilege of the publisher.
7- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the second volume (Tome Second), covering entries B-F. The edition has been revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an engraved vignette of a seated classical figure, symbolizing knowledge or wisdom, teaching children with books...
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French Louis XIV Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather, Paper
Antique Map of Scandinavia by Van der Aa 'circa 1710'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Scandinavie Septentrionale' and 'Scandinavie Meridionale'. Copper engraving with two maps on one sheet. The upper map depicts Northern Scandinavia with Norway, Sw...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of An Ancient Roman Tomb and a Floor Plan in Rome, Italy, 1704
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, untitled. This original old antique print shows an ancient Roman tomb and a floor plan in Rome, Italy.
This original old ant...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Essex by Overton, circa 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Essex, devided into Hundreds, with the most antient and fayre Towne Colchester (..)'. Map of Essex, England. Includes an inset town pl...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of Spanish Inquisitions in Madrid and Goa by B. Picart '1723'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print with two religious images on one sheet. 1. Iugement de l'Inquisition dans la grande Place de Madrid, 2. La Procession de l'Inquistion, a Goa'. Antique print depicting Spanish inquisitions...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 18th Century Italian Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 18th Century
Italian Sculpture
in ivor.... The figure is represented dead, wearing a cendal point at the waist. Cross in carved rosewood wood. Silver termin...
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Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Map of France by Mortier 'c.1710'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia vetus ex C. Iulii Caesaris (..)'. Original antique map of France. Published by P. Mortier, c.1710.
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Region of Venice, Italy by F. De Wit, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Dominion of Venice, extending from Stato di Milano and Genoa to Istria. Including Lake Garda, Venice and Istria.
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Entretiens Sur Les Vies Et Sur Les Ouvrages Des Plus Excellens Peintres Anciens
Located in Delft, NL
Entretiens sur les vies et sur les ouvrages des plus excellens peintres anciens et modernes
Title:
Entretiens sur les vies et sur les ouvrages des plus excellens peintres anciens et modernes
Par Mr. Felibien, Secretaire de l' Academie des Sciences & Historiographe du Roi.
Tome premier, 1705, Nouvelle Edition revue, corrigeer & augmentée des Conferences de l'Academie Royale de Peinture & de Sculpture and Tome second, 1705
A londres, chez David Mortier, Libraire dans le Strand, a l'enseigne d' Erafme
Tome premier 68 pages and on page 69 second entretien till page 248
8 pages with table des martieres, Continues dans le premier Tome
Tome second 165 pages with troisieme entretien and on page 166 quatrième entretien till page 297
5 pages 'table'
Brown leather binding with paper board and 5 spine...
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British Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CRISTO CRUCIFICADO
Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 18th century
in ivor... Cross in carved rosewood and base in gilded wood. The figure is repres...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Norwegian 18th Century Hand-carved Burlwood Lion Pipe Head
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Amazing hand-carved 18th Century Norwegian Burlwood lion pipe-head with brass hardware.
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Norwegian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Burl
Antique 1719 English "The Compleat Herbal" Volume 1 First Edition Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique first edition book titled "The Compleat Herbal" or 'The botanical institutions of Mr. Tournefort' was published in 1719 in England on paper and bound in leather in the period George 1...
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English George I Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather, Paper
Palladian Georgian Architectural Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare early 18th century walnut Palladian diminutive cabinet of architectural form having a pedimented top over pair of pilasters flanking a single a...
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European Palladian Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Sweden & Adjacent Portions of Scandinavia: A Hand-Colored 18th C. Map by Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
This hand-colored map of Sweden and adjacent portions of Scandinavia entitled "Regni Sueciae in Omnes suas Subjacentes Provincias accurate divisi Tabula Generalis" was created by Joh...
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German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique George I Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
By Edward Cornock 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique early Georgian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This dine antique George I sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form.
The surface of the box is plain and embellished with fine engraved circular motifs and leaf decoration to the cover hinge.
The flush hinged hallmarked cover is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription ‘Richard Smart’ to the centre, in addition to a simplified engraved shell and scrolling leaf design to the shaped thumbpiece.
This impressive Georgian tobacco box has an exceptional color and patination.
This antique tobacco box...
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English Georgian Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor
Located in Alamo, CA
An attractive original early 18th century hand-colored map of the Black Sea and Turkey entitled "Carte de L'Asie Minevre ou de la Natolie et du Pont Evxin Tiree des Voyages et des Ob...
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German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Kingdom of Naples and Southern Italy: A Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map
Located in Alamo, CA
"Novissima & exactissimus Totius Regni Neapolis Tabula Presentis Belli Satui Accommo Data" is a hand colored map of southern Italy and the ancient Kingdom of Naples created by Johann...
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German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Danube, Italy, Greece, Croatia
Located in Alamo, CA
"Fluviorum in Europa principis Danubii" is a hand colored map of the region about the Danube river created by Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) in his 'Atlas Novus Terrarum', publish...
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German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Venetian Trade Routes in the Levant – Antique Map by Pieter van der Aa, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Venetian Trade Routes in the Levant – Antique Map by Pieter van der Aa, Early 18th Century
This finely engraved map, published by Pieter van der Aa in Leiden, provides a detailed d...
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Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Baroque Period, Italian, Marble Tabernacle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous, hand-carved and veneered, 1700's, solid marble tabernacle from an Italian church altar. The scrolling, side pillars are surmounted by a ...
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Italian Baroque Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Antique French Carved and Incurved Oak Bas Relief Plaque of St Luke, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent display of mastery level woodworking, this antique oval plaque of St Luke was not only carved in bas relief, but it has an incurved shape. The concave plaque has severa...
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French Louis XV Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Metal, Steel
Hand Colored 18th Century Homann Map of Austria Including Vienna and the Danube
Located in Alamo, CA
"Archiducatus Austriae inferioris" is a hand colored map of Austria created by Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) and published in Nuremberg, Germany in 1728 shortly after his death. ...
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German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Hand-Colored Homann Map of Germany, Including Frankfurt and Berlin
Located in Alamo, CA
An 18th century hand-colored map entitled "Tabula Marchionatus Brandenburgici et Ducatus Pomeraniae quae sunt Pars Septentrionalis Circuli Saxoniae Superioris" by Johann Baptist Homa...
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German Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Hand Colored 17th Century Visscher Map "Hollandiae" Southern Holland
Located in Alamo, CA
A hand colored 17th century map of the southern portions of Holland by Nicolaus (Nicolas) Visscher II entitled "Hollandiae pars Meridionalis, vulgo Zuyd-Holland", published in Amsterdam in 1678. The map shows the region between Breda, Heusden, Gornichem, Gouda, Dordrecht, and Willemstad. It includes a decorative cartouche in the lower left corner.
The map is presented in an attractive maple colored wood frame with gold trim and a fabric mat.
The Visscher family were one of the great cartographic families of the 17th century. Begun by Claes Jansz Visscher...
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Dutch Antique Early 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
What Makes a Gem-Encrusted Chess Set Worth $4 Million?
The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.