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Period: Mid-18th Century
18th Century Original Dutch Map of Martinique in The West Indies by Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an 18th-century Dutch map of Martinique, titled *Het Westindisch Eiland Martinique*. The map was produced by Isaak Tirion, a renowned Dutch cartographer and publisher known for his precise and beautifully crafted maps. The cartouche in the lower left corner, adorned with decorative elements, adds to the aesthetic appeal of the map.
### Key Features:
- Martinique: The map offers detailed topographical information of the island, including mountains, rivers, and settlements.
- Geographical Details: Locations such as Fort Royal, Bay de St. Pierre, and Point de Cloche are marked, showcasing significant features of the island.
- Cartouche: The ornate cartouche, featuring tropical plants, reflects the importance of the island's agricultural production during the colonial period, particularly its sugar plantations.
This map captures Martinique during its time as a French colony and provides valuable insight into the island’s layout and strategic significance in the Caribbean. The attention to coastal detail highlights the importance of Martinique as a hub of maritime activity.
The map’s combination of aesthetic elegance and cartographic precision makes it a remarkable piece for collectors and those interested in Caribbean colonial...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$415 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed.
Each reliquary has...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century Wooden and Paper Model of York Minster
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century wooden and paper model of York Minster. Housed within its original mahogany and glass case on stand, English, circa 1835.
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British Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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
18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Latin American 1700s wooden crucifix. Carved face and body features. Beautiful patina. Jesus on the Cross Folk Art.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and V...
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Paraguayan Folk Art Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Wordsworth's Grave and Other Poems by William Watson
Located in Middletown, NY
This is a RARE first limited edition of Watson's poems, printed on deluxe japon and bound in vellum. Unwin's Cameo series of poetry was a distinctively packaged sequence of books tha...
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English Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar: F Rappe, 18th Century
By Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Delft
Date: Second half of the 18th century
Workshop unknown
A genuine blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of snuff tobacco.
The brand name: F Rappe, is painted in ...
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Dutch Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Two Extra Small Dutch Delft Tobacco Jars: no 5 & 6, 18th Century
By De Klaauw
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Delft
Date: Second half of the 18th century
Workshop: De Porceleyne Claauw
A genuine set of two blue and white tobacco jars for the storage of snuff tobacco.
The jars are ...
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Dutch Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Old Map of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana with Paramaribo and Cayenne, c1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Carte de la Guiane.'
Antique map of the Guianas - present day Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, including Paramaribo and Cayenne. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Jacques-Nicholas Bellin...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$425 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar: Straasburger, 18th Century
By Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Delft
Date: Second half of the 18th century
Workshop unknown
A genuine blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of tobacco.
The brand name: Straasburger, is painted in a...
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Dutch Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Large Antique Map of the Region of Berry, Nivernois & Bourbonnais, France, 1753
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gouvernements généraux du Berry, du Nivernois et du Bourbonois'.
Large, original antique map of the region of Berry, Nivernois and Bourbonnais, France. Featur...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$529 Sale Price
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Original Old Map of St Kitts, Antigua, Bermuda, Barbados, and Jamaica, ca.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dominia Anglorum in praecipuis Insulis Americae ut sunt Insula S. Christophori, Antegoa, Iamaica, Barbados nec non Insulae Bermudes vel Sommers dictae. Die Englis...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,370 Sale Price
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French 18th Century Gold Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
French 18th century gold mounted walking stick
French, 1769
Height 116cm, diameter 3cm
Dating back to 1789, this walking stick exemplifies the remarkable craftsmanship of 18th cent...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
Louis XV Miniature Parquery Armoire, Circa 1760
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Louis XV Provincial Walnut Parquetry Miniature Armoire. Opening to reveal a shelves and drawers.
Category
French Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
1760 Paradise Lost and Paradise Regain'd
By John Milton
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful Baskerville edition of John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and 'Paradise Regain'd', both epic poems bound here in one volume.
A Baskerville edition.
Complete as two volumes b...
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European Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving.
Category
Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational 18th century mortar and pestle in iron with its base constructed from a solid block of walnut. A stunning sculpture for any tradition...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar: Stokvis, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Delft
Date: Second half of the 18th century
Workshop: De Porceleyne Bijl (The Porcelain Ax)
A genuine blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of tobacco.
The jar is ins...
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Dutch Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Attractive Detailed Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul, Incl India, 1731
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van t Keyzer Ryk Grooten Mogol.'
Attractive detailed map of the Empire of the Great Mogul, which included India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Banglade...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$888 Sale Price
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Extra Large Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar with Original Lid: Hollandia, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Delft
1760 – 1790
Workshop unknown
A large blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of tobacco with an original brass lid.
The jar is inscribed Hollandia in a cartouche ornated wi...
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Dutch Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
A wooden sculpture depicting a prancing carousel horse, Italy 1750.
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wooden sculpture depicting a carousel horse launched in the act of ramping. Pale fruitwood. Modern metal base. The measurement refers to the horse only. Italy mid-18th century.
Category
Italian Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar: Martiniek, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Delft
Date: Second half of the 18th century
Workshop: De Lampetkan
A genuine blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of tobacco.
The brand name, Martiniek, is painted i...
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Dutch Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
18th Century Antique Octagonal Pendant Locket in Gold with Exquisite Engravings
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century Small golden box in octagonal shape, which is engraved in fine details and all the sides have different images! It is a lovely locket where you may keep your tiny treasu...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
1756 Map of Brazil from Bahia to São Paulo by Bellin – French Colonial Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Brazil from Bahia to São Paulo – Bellin for L'Histoire des Voyages
This elegant 18th-century French map titled "Suite du Bresil, Depuis la Baie de Tous les Saints jus...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar with Original Brass Lid: Tonka, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Delft
Date: Second half of the 18th century
Workshop unknown
A genuine blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of tobacco with an original brass lid to keep the tobacco...
Category
Dutch Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar with Original Brass Lid: Duinkerke, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Delft
Date: Second half of the 18th century
Workshop unknown
A genuine blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of tobacco with an original brass lid.
The brand name: Du...
Category
Dutch Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Cherub Prie Dieu w/ Sloped Shell on Kneeler, C. 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical carved Walnut Prie Dieu with central robe cherub raising a foliage shell sloped shelf supported by a demi-lune plinth kneeler with a decorative scrolled foliage ...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Old Map of Arabian Peninsula and Canaan, Highlighting Biblical Territories, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Terre de Chanaan ou Terre Promise a Abraham," is a finely detailed copper-engraved map created around 1750 by Delamarche in Paris, based on earlier works by...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lignum Vitae Treen Vices Pair of Minature Tree of Life
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Collector's specimens
- Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain, coloring, patina, density and toughness
Translated from Latin, vignum vitae means “wood of lif...
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English George II Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rococo South German Miniature Marquetry and Parquetry Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The three drawers lined with jacquard silk pattern.
Category
German Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Map of the City of Batavia by Van der Aa 'c.1730'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et du Chateau de Batavia en l'Isle de Iava - Ware affbeeldinge wegens het Casteel ende Stadt Batavia gelegen op groot Eylant Java'. Detailed plan...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,133 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Hungary and Transylvania by Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Poland Map 1740s – Nieuwe Kaart van het Koninryk Poolen by Isaak Tirion
This finely engraved and attractively hand-colored map of the Kingdom of Poland was published by Isaak Tirion...
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Dutch Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of Muscovy or Russia by Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Muscovy or Russia by Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam circa 1740
Description:
This beautifully engraved and delicately hand-colored map titled "Nieuwe Kaart van Muskovië of Rusland" w...
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Dutch Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Angel's Head Sculpture Handcarved in Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Angel's head sculpture handcarved in wood.
Category
Spanish Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Hand-Carved Polychrome GIlt Holy Water Font
Located in Milano, MI
From Italy, Marche central region, a polychrome carved holy water font mid-18th century, a shaped panel with carved and gilt scrolls and acanthus leaf details. A green edge decoratio...
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Italian Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Poplar
Authentic Map of the Coast from Cape Formosa to the Dony River, Africa, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The New Correct Mapp of Calbar River vulgarly call'd Calabar (..)'.
An interesting map of the coast from Cape Formosa to the Dony River stated on the map to be ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$538 Sale Price
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Hand-Colored 1750 Plan of Batavia, Colonial Jakarta, Indonesia by Jacques Bellin
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored 1750 Plan of Batavia, Colonial Jakarta by Jacques Bellin
This finely detailed mid-18th century plan presents the fortified city of Batavia, now Jakarta, the capital of ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Java and Bali with Borneo Coast – 18th Century French Colonial Map
Located in Langweer, NL
Java and Bali with Borneo Coast – 18th Century French Colonial Map
This original copperplate engraved map titled "Deuxième Carte des Isles de la Sonde" offers a rare and valuable 18...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of the Persian Empire circa 1750 by Tirion – Hand-Colored Dutch Map
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of the Persian Empire circa 1750 by Tirion – Hand-Colored Dutch Map
This finely detailed antique map titled "Nieuwe Kaart van 't Ryk van Persie" (New Map of the Empire of Persia...
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Dutch Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Juan Fernandez Island and Cumberland Bay, Chile - c. '1749'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la Côte du N.E. de l 'Ile de Juan Fernandes - Schets van den Noord-Oost kant van het eiland Juan Fernandes '. This map depicts the northeast coast of the ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$188 Sale Price
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Antique Map with Details of Berings' Expedition into Russians' Far East, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte Des Pays traverses par le Capne. Beerings depuis la Ville de Tobolsk jusqua'a Kamtschatka'.
This is the first printed map to illustrate Vitus Bering's fir...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,370 Sale Price
20% Off
Historic Map of Poland and Lithuania – Tirion Edition c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Poland Map 1740s – Nieuwe Kaart van het Koninryk Poolen by Isaak Tirion
This finely engraved and attractively hand-colored map of the Kingdom of Poland was published by Isaak Tirion...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Print of Mourning of Greek Widows in Rama and Baptism in The River Jordan, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Deuil des Femmes Greques a Rama' and 'Bapteme des Grecs dans le Jourdain'.
The upper image depicts Mourning Greek widows in Rama, the lower ima...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$463 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bible World Map by R. & J. Wetstein, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique world map titled 'De Werelt Caart'.
A scarce and richly detailed double hemisphere world map that was probably based on an earlier work by Cornelis Dankerts. This map has t...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$2,362 Sale Price
20% Off
Engraved Commemorative Surinam Plantation Glass, History of 18th Century Slavery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid commemorating glass with a fine engraving of a plantation house and coffee shrubs with a text reading: Het.Welvaaren.Van.De.Plantagie.Saxen (the prosperity of the Plantati...
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Surinamer Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
London 1744 Published Watercolour Antique Map of East Africa by Eman Bowen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this New and Accurate Map of Nubia & Abissinia, together with all the Kingdoms Tributary Thereto, and bordering upon them published in 1744 by Emanuel Bowen
This is a decorative antique engraved map of East Africa...
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English George III Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Coastal Map of West Sumatra 'Indonesia' by J. Mannevillette, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la côte occidentale de l'isle Sumatra depuis la ligne équinoctiale jusqu'au détroit de la Sonde'. Beautiful coastal map of We...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$467 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Babylon with The Tower of Babel According to Herodotus & Kircherus, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Platte Grond van de Stad Babilon, volgens Herodotus en A. Kircherus'.
This original antique print shows a view of ancient Babylon with the tower of Babel...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$453 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Low Walnut Italian Baroque Period Cellist Lectern
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Low Walnut Italian Baroque Period Cellist lectern.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Antique 18th century polychrome wooden Crucifix cross statue
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique 18th century complete wooden carved cross and corpus with original polychrome in Louis XV style and period (mid 18th century)
Original aged patina
Category
French Louis XV Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Original Detailed Antique Map of Southern India and Most of Ceylon, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of India on the west Side of the Ganges, comprehending the coasts of Malabar, Coromandel and the Island Ceylon'.
Map of Southern India and most of Ceylo...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$415 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of France with Decorative Title Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la France'. Original old map of France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime Recueil De Cartes et Plans Des Quatre Parties Du Monde (..) by ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$226 Sale Price
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Original 18th-Century Map of Southern Austria, Carinthia, Carniola, and Styria
Located in Langweer, NL
title: 18th-Century Map of Southern Austria, Carinthia, Carniola, and Styria by Robert de Vaugondy
Description: This finely engraved 18th-century map by Gilles Robert de Vaugondy ...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Egypt and the Nile River
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Egypten nach dem Zustand der alten Zeit vorgestellt'. This uncommon and richly detailed map of Egypt features hundreds of place names along the Nile. The Sinai Pe...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$321 Sale Price
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Presentation silver to the Master Shipwright of Captain Cook’s Endeavour
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III shaped circular silver salver, plain within a shell and scrolling wave border and outer gadrooned edge, engraved with the royal coat of arms, crest and motto (period 1714-1800) of King George III and, on the reverse with a presentation inscription: For the Launching of His Majestys sloop ‘Otter’ 14 Gunns 305 Tonns 26 October 1767 & His Majestys ship ‘Egmont’ 74 Gunns 1643 Tonns 29 August 1768 by Mr Adam Hayes Master Shipwright of his Majestys yard at Deptford; further monogrammed A*H P A*M. Hallmarked for Benjamin Cartwright, London, 1769
Adam Hayes (1710-1785) began his career as ship’s carpenter in Centurion during Commodore Anson’s famous voyage around the world...
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English George III Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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
Large George II Antique Sterling Silver Flagon, London 1730, Thomas Tearle
By Thomas Tearle
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1730 by Thomas Tearle, this handsome, George II, antique silver flagon, stands on a flared base, and features a wonderfully engraved coat of arms. The flagon ...
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English George II Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Map of Boulogne-sur-Mer by Bellin '1764'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville de Boulogne'. Original antique map of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. This map originates from 'Le petit atlas maritime: recueil de cartes et plans des...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$141 Sale Price
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Antique Map of Islands in the Mediterranean by Bowen, 'c.1760'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Particular Draughts of some of the chief African Islands (..)'. Eight small maps on one sheet including 'Islands of Malta Goze & Cuming, An Accurate Chart of Cape de Verde Islands…, Island of St Helena.., Island of Madera, Island of Teneriffe, The Bay of Agoa…, The Dutch Fort at the Cape of Good Hope…, A Draught of Table Bay...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$472 Sale Price
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