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Period: Late 18th Century
Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Old schield
from India
with bronze and leather
verry rare
19th century
Antique Indian battle shield 19th century
Very old battle shield prob...
Category
Indonesian Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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 Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with Order of the Garter
Located in Downingtown, PA
Continental Terracotta Plaque,
Early 19th Century
The large painted plaque depicts a view of the left side torso of a Continental Nobleman wearing the British Order of the Garter...
Category
English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on the lids outside and a hidden erotic motive on the inside of the lid.
Category
French Empire Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Valentine Munden’s Prize Money Silver Salver, London, 1792
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This small oval George III silver salver is raised on four scroll feet with a plain field and curvetto within a triple reed border. The reverse is engraved ‘June 18th 1803 Valentine Munden’s Prize Money when on board the Exeter East Indiaman for the Capture of the French Frigate La Medée.’ Maker’s mark of John Crouch & Thomas Hannam, London 1792.
The naval action took place on the 4th of August 1800 off the coast of Brazil. On that morning, the Royal Navy escort, Belliqueux sighted a squadron of French frigates and, giving chase, captured the largest ship La Concorde whilst the East Indiamen, Exeter and Bombay Castle pursued and took the surrender of La Medée. The Coutts and Neptune were unsuccessful in capturing a third frigate La Franchaise, but the action stands out as the only occasion during the Napoleonic Wars when a merchant vessel captured a French ship of war...
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English Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
18th Century Baroque Sanctuary Oil on Wood Panel, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
18th century sanctuary oil on panel
The Roman Sanctuary of the Felix father in Jativa, Valence, Spain.
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Map of the Dutch Antilles 'Caribbean' by R. Bonne, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Antilles (..)'. Rare edition of this map illustrating the Dutch Antilles (Caribbean). Published by R. Bonne, circa 1780.
T...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print with a View of Amsterdam from the IJ Dock by H. Schouten
Located in Langweer, NL
This rare authentic old antique print / plate originates from: 'Nieuwe atlas, van de voornaamste gebouwen en gezigten der stad Amsterdam, met derzelver beknopte beschryvingen.' (tran...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Admiral Lord Nelson's Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
- A hugely rare and intimate piece of British history: Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson's snuff box
- Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson (1758–1805) is one of the most celebrated figures in British history, best remembered for his heroic efforts during the Napoleonic wars.
Nelson's career as a naval officer saw him lead the British fleet to several victories, during which he suffered injuries, including the loss of his right arm and the sight in his right eye.
His most famous victory came in October 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, in which the Royal Navy decimated the combined fleets of the French and Spanish navies.
Prior to the battle, Nelson sent out the famous message "England expects that every man will do his duty". Tragically, he was shot by a French sniper and died on board his ship the HMS Victory mid battle.
His body was returned to England where he was granted a state funeral, and numerous monuments were erected in his honor, including Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, London.
This tortoiseshell composition snuff box was originally owned by Lord Nelson, and features a miniature watercolor scene of the Amalfi coast on the top.
The box was gifted by Nelson to his personal secretary George Unwin, during a dinner party in Sicily in late 1798 or early 1799 which was also attended by Nelson's mistress, Emma, Lady Hamilton.
Nelson had first met Hamilton in 1793 and the pair were reunited in 1798 following the Battle of the Nile.
Having been severely injured, Nelson recuperated in Naples, during which time he was nursed back to health by Lady Emma and her elderly husband, Sir William Hamilton.
It was during this period that Nelson and Hamilton began their famous love affair, which lasted until Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
It seems highly possible that Nelson gave this gift to Unwin as a show of generosity, in an attempt to impress his mistress over dinner.
The snuff box is offered along with a manuscript letter by Unwin's son, George, which reads in full:
"My Father had either lost his own snuff box on going ashore or in some shop in Palermo and upon mentioning the circumstances at Lady Hamilton’s table where Lord Nelson was one of the party his Lordship...
Category
European Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Hand-Colored Map of France by J.B. Elwe, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte Nouvelle du Royaume de France'. Beautiful antique map of France, including the Southern part of England. Decorated with cartouche and 12 coats of arms.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
Located in Jersey, GB
- A touching handwritten love letter by one of the most legendary outlaws of the Old West, Frank James
The letter, dated July 7, 1883, was written by James to his wife whilst he was in jail in Gallatin, Missouri.
He was awaiting trial for murder and robbery of the Rock Island Line train at Winston, Missouri, in which the train engineer William Westfall and a passenger Frank McMillan were killed.
Having spent a year in custody, James' trial began on August 20, and lasted just three days, before the jury returned a resounding verdict of 'not guilty'.
The tender love letter reveals James to be both highly romantic and highly literate.
Although he lived much of his life as a violent outlaw, he had been raised as a preacher's son surrounded by books, and during his youth developed a love for the works of Shakespeare.
James was said to always carry a book in his saddle bag, even when he was on the run from the law, and he shared this passion for literature with Ann throughout their 40-year marriage.
Here's the text in full:
"My dear wife,
"Your dear letter of the 1st was handed to me not exceeding an hour ago. It arrived here on the third, at least it is as marked. Now I sent foreword .. in this manner. There are very few men in this world that care anything for their wives, that they naturally suppose that all men are alike.
"How badly they are deceived. If there is anything on this earth that is half as dear to me as my wife I have failed to find it. You are everything to me and the only living human being that has ever possessed my whole love, my entire confidence, the only one that ever will and I feel as that love and confidence will never be abused.
"I have lived as I think to see all my fondest hopes realised. Long years ago I hoped and prayed that god would give me a true woman for my wife and i feel as if he has done so and anyone who has had a chance for happiness in this belief is more fortunate than the possessor of a thousand worlds.
"I am trying to pass the time reading and writing - I regret that I am deprived of your beauty and I am writing to suffer that I have no visitors as told you in last.
"Enclosed I send you an editorial from the trenchant pen of Rob M Yast that I think a grand effort.
"I suppose you remember the circumstances of Jarvis shooting Englehart. Yast talks of love and forgiveness & Jarvis has shown that he possessed both - as also has Yast. He’s shown himself to be a true friend of me and mine.
"Yast seems a man of most liberal whims. I dare say nine out of every ten would say that they would not forgive Jarvis for what he has done. Yet if it is the means of reclaiming ... I don't think he will ever regret it.
"Regarding mamma, this may not be interesting to you but it has been to me. I had a letter from ma today, she feels disappointed as you did not visit...
"I supposed it was useless to ask you again so will end further requests. I also had one further service. she also sends her kindness in regards to you and asked why you did not write. Please write her and let her know I will write Monday again.
"When you write, write me care of Sherriff - I don’t think he will read them.
"He has not opened any of my letters for a long time and if he should that would be better than not to get them so long after they’re written. I will kiss you both good night - write often your loving Ben/ f**k it is raining hard at this time."
James autographs the letter as 'Ben', a protective alias that he used when writing to his loved ones.
The single page letter, with text on both sides, measures 203 by 126mm, with fold creases and bleeding of ink in some sections.
A remarkable piece of history, which offers a personal insight into one of the Old West's most legendary figures.
About Frank James:
Frank James (1843 – 1915) was a U.S Civil War Confederate guerrilla and notorious Old West outlaw.
Together with his younger brother Jesse James...
Category
American Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Antique Engraving of the Southern Hemisphere by G. de L'Isle
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hemisphere Meridional pour voir plus distinctement Les Terres Australes'. Hemispherical map of the southern hemisphere centered on ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Coastal Map of Sumatra by De La Haye, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Côte Occidentale de l'Isle Sumatra'. Sea chart of the part of the south-western coast of Sumatra with the Nassau (Nias) and Fortune isles. Engraved by...
Category
French Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Plan of the City of Damietta Egypt by C. Niebuhr, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Grundris der Stadt Damiât'. This print originates from 'Reisebeschreibung nach Arabien und andern umliegenden Ländern' by C. Niebuhr, 1774.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Hunting Dog Collar and Comb 19th Century French Bronze
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
18th century, French bronze hunting dog collar and comb
A late 18th century, French bronze hunting dog collar, the collar is Engraved giving the piece the necessary provenance to ...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Map of Spain by P.F. Tardieu, circa 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Espagne carte comparative', showing river systems, the modern states of Spain and Portugal and the Roman provinces of Lusitania, Beatica & Hispania Tarraconensis....
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Russian Empire by R. Bonne, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire de Russie.' Drawn by R. Bonne for G. Raynal’s Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre, Dressé pour l'Histoire Philosophique et Po...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Fortress at the Nile 'Damietta, Egypt' by C. Niebuhr, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Castelle an dem Ausflus des Nîls nicht weit von Damiât'. Translated: 'Fort at the estuary of the Nile near Damietta, Egypt'. This print originates from 'Reisebe...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Oriental Saber, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental saber, also called Killich
Ottoman Empire, late 18th century
Handle in horn, silver mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black le...
Category
Turkish Islamic Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Map of the World by R. de Vaugondy, 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
Attractive world map by Vaugondy but corrected and issued by Lamarche in year 3 of the French Revolution. Decorative cartouches.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Germany, Bohemia, Hungary and Part of Poland by R. Bonne ‘1780’
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled "L'Allemagne, La Bohême, et la Hongrie avec une partie de la Pologne" by Rigobert Bonne (1729-1795) for "Atlas de toutes les parties connues du globe terrestre" by...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Oriental Saber, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental Saber, also called Shamshir
Ottoman Empire, late 18th century
Handle in horn, silver mounted, damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black l...
Category
Turkish Islamic Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base....
Category
English George III Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood, Rope
Antique Map of the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea Region by R. Bonne, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carte de la Perse, de la Georgie, et de la Tartarie Independante'. Shows the region from the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea in the wes...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century French or Swiss Military Watercolor, Signed and Dated
Located in Stamford, CT
Very interesting drawing of two soldiers in uniform one most likely French holding a rifle with bayonet and the other, Swiss, dressed in a fancy red outfit with codpiece and odd hat holding a menacing looking mace. Behind them on either side are burning castles...
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French Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Map of France by T. Bowen, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative antique map of France titled 'A new and accurate map of France, Drawn from the latest Authorities by T. Bowen'. Engraved for Moore’s new and complete collection of Voyages...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Brazilian Coast by A. Van Krevelt
Located in Langweer, NL
Uncommon edition of this accurate map of part of Brazil, from San Salvador till Rio de Janeiro and S.Paulo. In lower right engraved "29b." Originates from 'Atlas Portatif pour servir...
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Brazilian Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of South America by J. Cook (1775)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Zuidlyk Eind van Amerika'. Map of the sourthern part of South America, focusing on Cook's tracks around the Cape Horn and Tierra del Fuego in 1775. ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Green Frog Service" - Book about an Imperial Russian Dinner Service
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is number 111 from the limited edition of 1,000 copies. The first 25 are special leather bound copies, a further 25 were for collaborators on the publication, the next 350 were reserved for subscribers and 650 were for general sale. Therefore we know that this was one of the subscribers copies. With green cloth covers in a green slipcase with an embossed frog motif to the front. 424 pages with over 350 large detailed illustrations, 60 color plates and more than 1000 reference illustrations. This magnificent dinner and dessert service was the crowning achievement of the great English potter Josiah Wedgwood who made it between 1773-1774 as a commission from the Empress Catherine...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
French 18th Century Gold Leaf Barometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Made of hand-carved wood in 18th century France, this barometer is elegantly covered in a variety of carved designs, all coated in gold leaf. A handled Grecian vase sits atop the ste...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Map of Russia in Europe by T. Kitchin, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Russia or Moscovy in Europe, drawn from the latest authorities (..)'. An interesting and attractive early 19th century map of Russia in Europe which was engraved ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of West Africa by R. Bonne, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie Occidentale De L'Ancien Continent Depuis Lisbonne Jusqua La Riviere De Sierra Leona Avec L'Isle de Madere, les Isles Canaries et celles Du Cap Verd'. Parts...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map 'Colored Cartouches' of the British Isles by Covens & Mortier ‘1761’
Located in Langweer, NL
Covens and Mortier's attractive double-page engraved map of the British Isles, based on the 1702 De L'Isle map. The map features a large car...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Europe by R. Bonne, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
A fine example of Rigobert Bonne and Guilleme Raynal’s 1780 map of Europe. Drawn by R. Bonne for G. Raynal’s Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre, Dressé pour l'His...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Eastern Part of Brazil by A. Van Krevelt, 1772
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare edition of this accurate map of eastern part of Brazil. This map originates from 'Atlas Portatif pour servir a l'intelligence de l'Histoire Philosophique et Politique des etabli...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely period French Louis XVI giltwood barometer with beautiful patina. This antique French Louis XVI gilt wood barometer will add a touc...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Giltwood
Antique Map of the course of the Don & Voga rivers
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chart of the Course of The Don & the Volga through the Region of The Kosaks'. SW Russia & Ukraine: interesting map showing the course of the Don & Voga rivers thr...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Course of the Amazon River by E. Van Harrevelt, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Detailed regional map, showing the course of the Amazon River from the Andes to the Atlantic. This map originates from 'Atlas portatif pour servir à l'intelligence de l'histoire phil...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Hand-colored Antique Map of Denmark by S. Neele, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique very decorative engraving of Denmark engraved by S. Neele. Published in November 1790 by John Trusler. Tape on verso.
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Wooden Folk Art Huge Hand Carved Figure Saint Florian, 18th Century, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This huge hand-carved figure shows the protector and patron against fire, Saint Florian.
St. Florian is dressed like a roman soldier and his attribute is a water bucket.
The figure w...
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Austrian Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden representing Christ on the cross.
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Spanish Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Decorative Original HandColoredAntique Map of South America by J.B. Elwe, 1792
By J.B. Elwe
Located in Langweer, NL
This image depicts 'L'Amerique Meridionale', an antique map of South America. The map is carefully hand-colored, showcasing the diverse countries within the continent, including Braz...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Sea Chart of the Zuyder Zee & The Northsea with the Wadden Islands, 1773
By H. van Loon
Located in Langweer, NL
The copper engraving by Herman van Loon, published by Pieter Mortier in 'Le Neptune François' in Amsterdam, is a remarkable piece within the realm of seventeenth-century cartography....
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of New Guinea and New Britain by P. Carteret, circa 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A chart of captn Carteret's Discoveries at New Britain'. Philip Carterets map of New Guinea and the islands of New Britain and New Ireland with the tracks of William Dampier...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Germany by J.B. Elwe, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Germanie vulgo Duitschland (..)'. Decorative map of Germany with Silesia, Bohemia , Netherlands, Belgium, Elzas, Switzerland, Tyrol and Austria. With two cartouch...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
American Chippendale Walnut and Mahogany Inlaid Miniature Chest, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Chippendale walnut and mahogany graduated five-drawer miniature chest of drawers with satinwood string inlay, inlaid escutcheons, original brass knobs and terminating on bra...
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American Chippendale Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Map of the Republic of Genoa
Located in New York, NY
Framed antique hand-coloured map of the Republic of Genoa including the duchies of Mantua, Modena, and Parma.
Europe, late 18th century.
Dimension: 25...
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European Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Russian Carved Sleigh
Located in New York, NY
Russian (18/19th Cent) ornately painted and carved sleigh with carved shell front sleigh
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Russian Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Bronze Statue of Moses
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large scale cast bronze statue of Moses. Continental, late 18th-early 19th century.
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European Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of typical form‚ the giltwood body centered by a circular barometer dial flanked by pillars ending in flame‚ above a thermometer flanked by foliate branches‚ surmounted by swags.
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French Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Mahogany Lambs Tongue Humidors , Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English mahogany hinged top humidors with centered urn finial, tiered lambs tongue , turned bulbous ringed pedestals, and terminating on rectangul...
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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Gilt-Wood Barometer & Thermometer, France c. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI Period Barometer & Thermometer Combination, originating in France & dating from the last quarter of the 18th century. The workings enclosed by a gilt-wood case with carve...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Louis XVI Period Gilt-wood Barometer with Globe, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI period Gilt-wood Barometer, with an interesting crest design of a Globe & rolled-up map, capped by a laurel wreath. The barometer & thermometer combination contained by a...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Continental Wood Pocket Sundial and Compass 1780ca
Located in Firenze, IT
A carved Continental wood pocket sundial and compass, with precision carved numbers and a small stringline, 1.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep
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German Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Miniature 3-Drawer Mahogany Bow-Front Chest, Mid-Atlantic, Circa:1795
Located in Alexandria, VA
This charming little chest was hand made as a cabinet maker's sample, or more likely as a toy chest for a very privileged little girl to keep her doll's clothes in. It was made in a ...
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American Federal Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Kneeler Cabinet from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruit wood "Prie-Dieu" prayer kneeler was crafted in the wine region of Burgundy, France, circa 1780. The prayer chair with arched top over a stepped cornice, is dressed with a back panel decorated with a blessed crucifix. The cabinet features a slant front Bible stand with raised stop; lifting the top, it reveals inside storage usually used for bibles, rosaries, missals or other biblical items...
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French Louis XIV Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century Ukrainian Silver Spice Tower
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver and silver filigree spice tower, Ukraine, Lemberg (Lvov), circa 1780.
On solid square base. Made entirely of hand spun filigree. With four small flags decorating main...
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Ukrainian Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Map of Asia by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Asia (..)'. Uncommon original antique map covering all of Asia and the East Indies with the northern part of Australia. This map originates from 'Nieu...
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Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
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