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Period: Mid-18th Century
18th-Century Map of the Swiss Confederation by Robert de Vaugondy
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Map of the Swiss Confederation by Robert de Vaugondy
Description: This detailed 18th-century map by Gilles Robert de Vaugondy presents the Swiss Confederation,...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
18th-Century Orthodox Icon of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria – Hand-Painted
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
A stunning 18th-century Orthodox icon depicting Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, an important Patriarch and Church Father. This religious artwork is hand-painted on a solid wooden pan...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Fruitwood
18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Statue of a Saint
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Spanish Colonial statue of a male saint in carved and polychromed wood. The saint's face has a beatific expression and the eyes are made of gl...
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Philippine Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood
18th Century Carved Wood INRI Scroll Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews
Located in Hastings, GB
Intricately carved and rare late 18th Century carved wooded scroll, bearing the letters INRI - Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews).
A magnificent ...
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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood
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
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Animal Skin, Paper
Voltaire's Candide True First Edition & First London Edition
Located in Savannah, GA
A rare example of a first edition Candide, published in Geneva by Cramer, 1759.
299pp. Woodcut ornaments and Voltaire's corrected pages (pp. 31...
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Swiss Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French & Indian War
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lt. Col. Robert Stewart, Miniature Portrait C. 1763, French and Indian War
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Stewart (1729–1809) of the Virginia Regiment
Labeled on the back:: Lieutennip? F...
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American Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather, Porcelain, Glass, Wood
Antique Map of the Northern Hemisphere and North Pole by Tirion, circa 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Noord Pool na de alderlaatste ondekking int licht gebracht'. Map of the Northern Hemisphere and North Pole, which shows the NE Passage, but no...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Champagne and surrounding Regions, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Champagne et des Pays Voisins (..)'. Detailed map of Champagne and surrounding regions of Chalons and Soissons, Reims,...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the City of Paris by Tirion '1763'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart der platte Grond van de Stad Parys (..)'. Beautiful city plan of Paris, France. This map originates from 'Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas, bestaande in...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of the Moluccas, Known as the Famous Spice Islands, Indonesia, ca.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Insularum Moluccarum Nova Descriptio.'
Old map of the Moluccas. The famous Spice Islands, the cornerstone of the Dutch trading empire in the East Indies throughout the 17th Century, is the focus of this exquisite map. Similar to Blaeu's map, except that it extends further south...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
Johann Michael Bergauer (Simonsfeld, 1676 - Innsbruck, 1745 circa)
Mechanical equatorial sundial
Signed: Michael Bergauer Insprugg? Innsbruck?
Ante 1745
Gilded and silvered brass; glass.
Measures: closed 1.29 x 3.50 x 4.92 in (33 x 89 x 125 mm); open 5.19 x 3.50 x 3.81 in (132 x 89 x 97 mm).
Weight: the sundial 0.49 lb (224 g); the case 0, 20 lb (95 g)
Original wooden case covered in brown leather.
State of conservation: very good. It has some signs of use. The spring that allowed for the two parts of the instrument to remain open is missing (absent even in the comparative specimens kept in museums).
The sundial is composed of two overlapping plates hinged together on the north edge.
The base plate is octagonal and is supported by three turned legs. The upper face is gilded and a compass with a magnetic variation index has been inserted. The rest of the surface is occupied by a rich decoration of engraved scrolls, centered around the inscription “Michael Bergauer Insprugg”. A foldable oval support with a plumb-bob is attached with a hinge on the southern edge. On the reverse of the base plate a table of the latitudes of some European cities (expanded with the vertical writing “Meiland 40” on the edge and “Rome” deleted) and of Jerusalem has been engraved. A Cam marked for 0 °-70 ° is applied near the northern edge. This can be adjusted to change the inclination of the upper plate according to the latitude; originally a spring, now lost, made it possible to keep the two plates of the clock open.
The second plate is round, has a toothed edge and measures 3.26 in (83 mm) in diameter: it is slightly smaller than the octagonal base which it rests upon and overlaps when the instrument is closed.
The recto is gilded and there are three concentric graduated circles engraved on it:
- the outermost is the equatorial hour dial, numbered I-XII, I-XII;
- the second-one is that of days 1-30 of the lunar month and has “Aetas lunae” engraved on it;
- the third, silvered, is a subsidiary hour dial, with double numbering 1-12; originally it could have been rotated.
The engravings of the first two circles are enameled in red.
In the center - on the polar axis - there is an alidade, at the end of which is associated the silvered minute dial. This, in turn, is welded, perpendicularly, to a small disc, also silvered, with a triangular gnomon. The plate, alidade and minute dial are connected to each other by toothed mechanisms.
Below is the procedure for measuring the time:
1) Adjust the Cam under the base of the clock, based on the latitude of your location;
2) Place the watch on a flat surface using the plumb-bob and with the side closest to the compass facing south;
3) Keeping the instrument still, manually rotate the alidade until the shadow cast by the triangular gnomon on the small silvered disc falls on the line marked below it;
4) The hour and minutes can therefore be read on the hour and minute dials set on the alidade respectively.
Johann Michael Bergauer, who sometimes only signs his works as Michael Bergauer, was born in Simonsfeld, north of Vienna. His apprenticeship as a watchmaker took place in Landshut and he probably worked as a laborer in Augsburg before becoming a watchmaker at the court of Karl Philipp von der Pfalz in Innsbruck in 1708. In the following years, his repeated attempts to obtain Innsbruck citizenship are documented and, in 1721, he is listed as a resident. In 1724 he was admitted to the guild of watchmakers, with which however he had continuous problems. In 1732 he presented a "masterpiece". This is the last reference to his business; he must have died before or in 1745 because in that year his widow appealed to the City Council.
The mechanical sundial...
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Austrian Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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 Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Authentic Old Map of Sumatra, Malaysia and Singapore, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Kaartje van't Eiland Sumatra en de Maleidse Kust gelegen na de stelling van de G. de L'Isle"
Published by Jacob Keizer and by Jan de Lat
Creator: Keizer, Jacob, active 1706...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Water Gilded Processional Cross with Embroidered IHS
Located in Hastings, GB
Glorious 18th century water gilded baroque processional cross, with embroidered IHS panels inset.
Time worn patina, gesso over wood.
Height 61 cm, Width 37 cm, Depth 13 cm
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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Rare Antique Bible Map of Southern Europe by A. Schut, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe, illustrating the voyage of St. Paul to Rome. This map originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oud...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique German Bible 1738 Martin Luther Old and New Testament European Germany
Located in Greer, SC
Collectible antique German Luther Bible, also known as " Lutherbibel " in Germany. The Lutherbibel is a German translation by the Protestant reformer Martin Luther, a New Testament t...
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German Other Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
18th Century Rare European Vellum Book
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century Rare European Vellum book found in Germany.
This book has aged beautifully with exquisite patina.
Vellum (derived from the Latin word vitulinum meaning "made fro...
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German Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel.
This hand-carved Church altar piece is carved out of wood and the gilt finishing gives this piece it's ...
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Dutch Gothic Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Gilded Ewer Repoussé Copper Liturgical Pitcher
Located in Milano, MI
A stunning Italian gilt copper ewer dating back to 18th century with a circular body featuring a quadripartite decoration defined by the repoussé of a double vertical ribbed frame that frames tableaux decorated with floral scrolls; the background of these sections is finely dotted by chisel tool to underline a very pleasant relief to the embossed parts thanks to the burnishing.
An excellent and unique hand-made pitcher, selected in a private collection of Northern Italy.
This rare golden jug was created to serve wine during the Eucharistic celebration, the Christian liturgical practice. it is an Italian work of art that dates back to 1700, with a wonderful fire gilding, for collectors. In good age related condition regardless of a small dent in the middle part of the body, consistent with the eighteenth-century dating.
The cast handle takes up the motif of the volutes present on the body of the ewer. The spout is closed by a hinged lid with a small floral knob, with minimal deformations near the hinge compromising its perfect closure.
In the upper part, there are welding signs...
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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Copper
An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespeare by Montagu, Mrs. (Elizabeth)
Located in Middletown, NY
Montagu, Mrs. (Elizabeth), 1718-1800
An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespeare; An essay on the writings and genius of Shakespeare, compared with the Greek and French dramat...
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English Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Brass Gregorian refractor telescope circa 1750 attributed to James Short
Located in Milan, IT
Antique mid-18th-century brass Gregorian refractor telescope, almost certainly made by James Short (1710-1768). Good condition, replaced eyepiece and missing lens, lathe rebuilt the ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
18th Century Altar Console in Painted Wood from Portugal
Located in Round Top, TX
A very stunning Portuguese 18th century Altar console in painted wood and gilt accents. Beautifully sculpted form resting on a faux marble painted base.
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Portuguese Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Two 19th Century Spanish Colonial Brass Slipper Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
Two great examples of 18th century Spanish Colonial slipper stirrups. Not a pair, each similar yet different. One is brass with a lovely floral decoration, the other a rare copper type with a simple incised design. Both with a wonderful patina that only comes with real age and use. These definitely put in some serious miles. Possibly used in battle, or just to protect the rider from bramble. Imagine what these pieces of history may have witnessed. Unique gift for the equestrian or collector of horse memorabilia...
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Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass, Copper
Antique wax Seal Stamp With Important Coat Of Arms, 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An 18th century wax seal in brass with boxwood handle with a nice aged old patina
Important noble coat of arms
Height 8.5 cm, surface area of the seal 3 cm, diameter top boxwood gri...
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French Other Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1750 Map of the Holy Land: The Land of Canaan and the Twelve Tribes
Located in Langweer, NL
Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise
Cartographer: Le St. Robert
Date of Publication: 1750
This exquisite 18th-century map, 'Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise', w...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Detailed Antique Map of Italy and surrounding Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italie volgens de allernieuwste Uitgave van den Heere d'Anville'. Very detailed antique map, based on D'Anville's important map of It...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Large Antique Map of Ceylon, Sri Lanka
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Ceylon opgestelt door Francois Valentyn'. Beautiful map of Sri Lanka. Originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Hand-Colored Map of Delfland by Hendrik de Leth, 1740 – Delft & The Hague
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Map of Delfland by Hendrik de Leth, 1740 – Delft & The Hague
This beautifully preserved antique map titled "Nieuwe Gemeete Kaert van Delfland" was engraved by Hendrik d...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Map of the East Indies Including Sumatra, Java, Borneo & Malaysia, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Isles Java, Sumatra, Borneo (..) - Kaart van de Eilanden van Iava, Sumatra, Borneo (..)'.
Map of the East Indies including Sumatra, Java, Borneo and...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Detailed Antique Map of the Southern Part of European Russia and Ukraine, 1752
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie meridionale de la Russie Européenne'.
Detailed map of the southern part of European Russia by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers from Moscow south to Georgia and from Poland east to the Volga River, including Crimea and Ukraine.
Artists and engravers: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) was the head of a leading family of geographers in eighteenth century France. Gilles got his start when he jointly inherited the shop of Pierre-Moullart Sanson, grandson of the famous geographer Nicholas Sanson. The inheritance included the business, its stock of plates, and a roller press...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES
Located in Middletown, NY
Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies; In Twelve Prints, All Drawn from Life Representing near 300 different Species of those Beautiful Insects. Elegantly and accurately Engraved and disposed in an Ornamental Order To each Print is added:-A Description of their Names, Food, and times of Change, By Benjamin Wilkes.
London: Carington Bowles, 1764.
Second Edition.
Folio, (15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in, 394 x 300mm) Second edition, 1 title page and 12 plates engraved and hand-colored, trimmed to plate-mark at fore-edge, lightly browned, some spotting, later 3/4 red morocco with title and fillets in gilt, rubbed and a little stained, rebacked, corners worn.
The plates were engraved by Henry Roberts as evidenced in the markings of each plate the first edition, but omitted in the second edition.
[Nissen 4411; Linsey 183].
EXTREMELY RARE, COMPLETE BOUND SET of...
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English Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Gold Leaf
Antique Albertus Seba Pair 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings Butterfly
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of original hand-colored prints from Sir Albertus Seba's cabinet of natural curiosities. Prints come from published volumes in Amste...
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Dutch Antique Mid-18th Century 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 Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Aedium Farnesiarum Tabulae, Annibale CARRACCI, 1753 - oversized folio
Located in Middletown, NY
Carracci's frescoes at Palazzo Farnese in Rome
Rome: Venantius Monaldinus, 1753.
First Edition.
Oversized folio, 17 1/4 x 12 inches (438 x 304 mm); half title, engraved portrait o...
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Italian Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original Antique Map of Arabia and the Red Sea
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Coste d'Arabie (..) - Kaart van de Kust van Arabië (..)'. This is a Dutch version, engraved by J. van Schley, of Bellin's map of Arabia and the Red Sea...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Antique Map of Tartary 'Northern China & Far Eastern Russia', 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Orientale (..)'.
Original antique map of what is present day northern China and far eastern Russia. Centere...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1742 Antique Map of the Persian Empire with Detailed Borders and Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1742 Covens & Mortier Map of the Persian Empire by Guillaume De L'Isle
This remarkable 1742 map, "Carte de Perse," was originally designed by Guillaume De L'Isle, a preemin...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of Friesland (La Frise), from a French Atlas - circa 1756
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Map of Friesland (La Frise), from "Atlas Nouveau Portatif" (1756)
This is an 18th-century map of Friesland (Frise), a northern province of the Netherlands, engraved by *Georg...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Finely Engraved Historical Map of Middle East and Asia, c.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled'Theatrum Historicum pars Orientalis.'
Finely engraved historical map with a profusion of details. It shows the Middle East and Asia. Decorative ti...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Madonna Carved Wood Sculpture Gold Leaf and Polychrome, Spain, Mid-18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wood sculpture wonderfully carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child gilded with gold leaf and polychrome painted, Spain, mid-18th century...
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Spanish Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Gold Leaf
Map of Tartary by Isaak Tirion: Detailed Cartography of Northern Asia, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an antique map titled "Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie," which translates to "New Map of Tartary." The map was created by Isaak Tirion, a prominent Dutch cartographer and publisher...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Engraving of Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Java, Borneo, Sumatra, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Nice decorative and detailed map from the Gulf of Siam and Mindoro to Timo, Java and Sumatra Borneo and Roy de Siam. Large compass rose and nice cartouche.
Title: Carte des Isles ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of Normandy, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de Normandie (..)'. Attractive map of Normandy, France. it depicts the former French Duchy of Normandy, covers the region fro...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Louis XVI Serinette in the Form of a Miniature Commode by Richard, Paris, 1775
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very rare Louis XVI period serinette or bird organ in the form of a transitional style gilt bronze mounted and marquetry inlaid miniature commode in the manner of gilbert, by Robert Richard, Paris.
With a label for ' RICHARD - maitre facteur d’orgues et mécanicien / Rue de richelieu à la bibliothèque Du Roy / Paris 1775'.
This rare Serinette or Bird Organ has a wooden cylinder barrel mounted by twelve pins and linked to twelve sound pipes. A crank attached to the front panel controls the bellows that activates the mechanism.
The exceptional marquetry inlaid case is in the form of a gilt bronze mounted transitional style miniature commode. The top of the commode is inlaid with a landscape scene with buildings, opening to an interior with an allegory of Love Conquering All, represented by two doves perching on a bow and quiver. The front of the commode depicts two obelisks centred by a Fine musical trophy and each side is inlaid with panels depicting the Medici Vase. The back of the commode is decorated with floral marquetry.
A closely related Serinette dating from circa 1770, also in the form of a miniature commode, with the marquetry case stamped by the master marqueteur Leonard Boudin, is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
The term serinette is derived from serine, French for finch. The instrument worked like a small barrel organ with a barbed cylinder, wind box and lead pipes and produced a high, thin sound in imitation of birds. Other versions included a merline, which copied blackbirds and a turlutaine, which copied curlews. Used to teach caged birds to sing tunes, different barrels could be inserted to train different birds. It first appeared in France circa 1730 and became a popular drawing-room toy for fashionable women. An interesting painting commissioned in 1751 for Louis XV by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin and now in the collection of the Louvre, depicts a refined lady seated in her salon playing a bird organ to encourage her bird to sing.
Robert Richard
Robert Richard was a Parisian organ and harpsichord maker and the mécanicien du roi to Louis XV and Louis XVI and was based in the Bibliothèque du Roi in rue de Richelieu.
Initially working alongside the Cliquot family who acted as 'facteur d'orgue du Roi', he is recorded as building an organ for the church of Notre-Dame de Quebec, in Montreal in 1753 (destroyed in 1759) and as the inventor of a mechanical concert shown in an engraving by d'Eisen in 1769.
Canon Jean Marie De La Corne described Robert Richard as : ''Le plus habile ouvrier de paris, fameux mechanitien et Homme de probité''.
French, Dated 1775.
Literature:
Pierre Kjellberg, The French Furniture of the 17th century, The Editions of the Amateur, 2008
Count Francois de Salverte, Cabinetmakers of the 18th century, Editions of Art and History, 1934
Raymond Russell, Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Musical Instruments, Volume I - Keyboard Instruments,(London, 1968; p. 69.)
Elizabeth Miller...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Wood
Rare 1757 Jesuit Map of California and Baja, Dedicated to the King of Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare 1757 Jesuit Map of California and Baja, Dedicated to the King of Spain
This rare and detailed map, titled *Carte de la Californie Levee par la Société des Jésuites*, wa...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Eastern Part of the World by Tirion, 1755
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Oostelykste Deel der Weereld, dienende tot Aanwyzing van de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderen naar Oostindië'. Australia (Nieuw Holland) shown ...
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Dutch Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Map of the Margraviate and Electorate of Brandenburg by de Beaurain - ca.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Historical Map of the Margraviate and Electorate of Brandenburg by Chevalier de Beaurain - Circa 1750
This impressive historical map, titled "Carte du Marquisat et Electorat de Br...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Scandinavia by T. Jefferys, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Finland'. An original mid-18th century copper engraved antique map of Scandinavia by Thomas Jefferys....
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Bird's Eye View of Scheveningen Near The Hague, the Netherlands, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Afbeeldinge van Schevelinge in den Jaare 1729'.
Bird's eye view of Scheveningen near The Hague / Den Haag, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Beschr...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Engraving of a Map of Florida, the Gulf Coast, Caribbean & Central America, 1728
Located in Langweer, NL
This exceptional antique map, titled "Nouvelle Carte Marine de Toute les Cotes de l´Amerique" and alternatively known as "Nieuwe groote en seer Curieuse Paskaart van Geheel-WestIndie...
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European Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Antique Map of Abyssinia, Sudan and the Red Sea, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nubie, Abissinie et Cote d'Ajan'.
Map of Abyssinia, Sudan and the Red Sea by Robert Vaugondy. Covers from Arabia and Egypt south to M...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Original Engraving of Chinese Vessels in the 18th Century, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Plate no.34: 'Vaisseaux chinois.' (Chinese vessels.) This original auhentic plate originates from: 'Reize rondom de werreld, Gedaan in de jaaren 1740 tot 1744, door den ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Old Map of Anatolia, part of modern-day Turkey, Armenia and Syria, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Kaartje van Natolie en Syrie opgesteld door de Hr. Lucas en de Hr. Guil de L'Isle en andere auteuren"
The title "Kaartje van Natolie en Syrie opgesteld door de Hr. Lucas en...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of the Lower Bishopric of Münster (1726-1750) by Sanson & Ottens, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Historical Map of the Lower Bishopric of Münster (1726-1750) by Sanson & Ottens – Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving
The map titled "BASSE PARTIE DE L'EVESCHE DE MUNSTER" is a detai...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Mémoires et Observations Géographiques et Critiques by Samuel Engel (1702–1784))
Located in Middletown, NY
Mémoires et Observations Géographiques et Critiques sur la Situation des Pays Septentrionaux de l’Asie et del'Amérique d'après les relations les plus récentes; Auxquelles on a joint ...
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Swiss Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Gold Leaf
Antique Plan of the Region of Cassis, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de Cassis et environs'. Original plan of the region of Cassis, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime (..)' by J.N. Bellin. Published 1764...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare Antique Map of the Rio De La Plata, Buenos Ayres, Brazil, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'De Ingang van Rio de la Plata, Waar aan de Stad Buenos Ayres ligt, in Zuid-Amerika'. A map showing the Rio de la Plata es...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
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