1690s Furniture

A good late 17th century antique English carved oak coffer chest from the reign of King William III, circa 1690. The chest having a hinged lid with the original hand-forged iron snip...

This is an incredible antique 17th century French tapestry in an array of expansive trees & verdure. A magnificent addition to any...

Circa 1691 Frederick de Wit Map: Middle East with Arabia, Persia & More This exquisite hand-colored map, circa 1691, by Frederick de Wit, illustrates the Middle East, spanning from Turkey and Egypt to Afghanistan, with a detailed representation of the Arabian Peninsula. The map's detailing in Arabia is based on Nicolas Sanson's influential 1654 map, which was one of the most accurate and detailed depictions of the region up to the mid-seventeenth century. The decorative title cartouche is richly adorned with images of exotic figures, animals, and a merchant ship, symbolizing the region's historical trade importance. Additionally, a mapmaker is shown working with traditional tools, adding a touch of authenticity to the cartographic art. This is the fourth state of the map, published between 1691 and 1696. The map measures 21.8 inches in width by 18.5 inches in height, featuring a sharp impression, with minimal staining and a carefully repaired centerfold separation at the bottom. Keywords: - Middle East historical map - Frederick de Wit map - 17th century maps - Arabian Peninsula map - Persia (Iran) map - Turkey and Egypt map...

A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice ...

Bring a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your space with this stunning pair of nightstands or end tables by American of Martinsville. Known for their superior craftsmanship an...

A large XVII Century Kangxi Chinese porcelain plate, hand painted with gold leaf highlights. In good condition, just nibbling to the edges.

Exceptional Swedish Stump Chair ca 1650–1700 Crafted from driftwood sourced in Dalarna, Northern Sweden, this remarkable chair is made from a sing...

Miniature porcelain teapot A small blue and white porcelain teapot from the Kangxi period, ca. 1700. (Kangxi 1662-1722). This small Kangxi teapot is de...

Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Flemish Verdure tapestry from the late 17th Century is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—featuring a particularly popular aesthetic with l...

William and Mary period Band Sampler, 1693, by Sarah Maydman. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Divider lines in various patterns. Co...

Antique map titled 'Exactissima Tabula, qua tam Danubii Fluvii Pars Superior'. Detailed map covering the region of northern Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. The course of th...

This is an antique bible box. An English, oak chest on stand, dating to the 17th century and later, circa 1690. Captivating William & Mary period chest meets bespoke Victorian stand...

Extremely rare Italian Rococo “Lacca Comodino”, 17th-18th century, Venice Chamber pot lift-top bedside commode with polychrome painted decoration. This beautiful furniture has a lif...

Beautiful authentic Italian metal and wood portable tabernacle in style of Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. A civil and military architect, Antonio da Sangallo the Younger was tr...

"But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve" AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: Othello, The Moor of Venice. A Tragedy. As it hath divers times Acted at the Globe, and at the Black-Friers: and now at the Theatre Royal,... PUBLISHER: London: for Richard Bentley, 1695. DESCRIPTION: SIXTH EDITION. (ii)76pp., complete, quarto, 8-5/8" x 6-1/4", several leaves with untrimmed bottom edges, some toning and foxing to pages, closed tear to F2 mended without loss, a few headlines slightly trimmed but generally good wide margins, ex-libris Viscount Mersey of Bignor Park with book label...

An extremely fine, elegant and rare late 17th Century Japanese lacquer cabinet, from the Eco period, on later lacquered black stand. Japanese circa 1690 Provenance A private Scottish collection This outstanding cabinet is a fascinating fusion of east and west. The cabinet itself would have been made in Japan, c.1690, and is decorated to the outside with hiramaki-e lacquer. This technique involves the use of sprinkled gold powder which adheres to the lacquer surface. On the best pieces, as with this example, many layers are added in order to create areas of high relief and give depth to the surface decoration. The taste of the Japanese workshops in this period was often for quite restrained pieces with plenty of the black background visible, unlike some of the busier Chinese lacquer or European japanned examples produced around the same time. The Japanese makers seemed content to rely on the outstanding quality of the lacquer itself, regarded by most experts as the finest lacquer ever produced, and did not see the need to cover every surface believing that less was more in this respect. The lacquer here is used to produce a mountainous scene with buildings on the bank of a river, the other side of the river with more buildings and a contrasting flatter and forested landscape. The fine perspective achieved is the result of the clever use of raised and flatter areas in the lacquer itself in combination with the drawing of the design itself. Another remarkable aspect of this piece is the fine metalware throughout, but particularly the lockplate / hasp, hinges and foot mounts to the front. This is all beautifully cast and engraved contrasting against the black background. Interestingly another cabinet on stand with near identical metalwork was advertised in the Burlington Magazine, November 1913, with the dealer W. Williamson and Sons of Guildford. The lacquer on that piece is similarly refined and it seems likely that both pieces came from the same workshop. The European influence in our piece can be seen in both the later ebonised stand and in the japanned decoration which has been applied to the inside of the doors and is also very fine indeed. This consists of two panels with birds of prey perched on branches in colours set against a golden background. The cabinet has a recent Scottish provenance and so it is likely that the ebonised stand was made in Britain though such pieces were made throughout Europe as a way of quite literally elevating these imported pieces of eastern lacquer as in Japan these would have been used on the floor. Inside the cabinet there is a combination of more Japanese lacquer and lock plates and European drawer handles. Most of the lacquer drawer fronts incorporate mountainous scenes and birds in combination, with a few purely one or the other of the two subjects. Again the lacquer is in excellent condition and is of exceptional quality with multiple layers of relief used in one single scene in many cases. As mentioned above, Japanese lacquer is the most technically brilliant of the eastern lacquers and, as such, was highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs throughout Europe when this piece was made. The acquisition of such pieces would only have been possible for a small group of incredibly wealthy individuals, largely royal or high ranking courtiers or merchants connected with the East India trade...

Antique Italian painting from the late 17th/early 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting Christ with angels and symbols of the Passion, crafted with excellent craftsmanship. T...

A fine and rare William & Mary long case or grandfather clock by London maker Daniel LeCompte. c.1690, London, the fine marquetry case having oval panels of birds and flowers, the movement signed Daniel LeCount (LeCompte) having a silver chapter ring and seconds dial, brass spandrels of cupids supporting a crown; including key, weights and pendulum. LeCompte was a French Huguenot...

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All original surface and condition to this authentic, diminutive, period, late 17th century elm wood "pig" bench; single plank atop; supported below by four irregularly shaped hard w...

1692 Jacques Peeters Map: East Indies, Indonesia & Japan with Unique Inset This hand-colored map from 1692, created by Jacques Peeters, captures the islands of Indonesia, the Philippines, and features a unique inset of Japan. It closely resembles Nicolas de Fer's map and is primarily based on Sanson's influential maps. The map meticulously details cities, smaller settlements, rivers, mountain chains, and forests, offering a comprehensive view of the region's geography. The inset map of Japan stands out due to its distinctive shape and influences, reflecting different cartographic sources. Notable features include the marked equator and detailed latitude and longitude indications on the borders. The map measures 6.5 inches in width by 5.5 inches in height and is in excellent condition, with a dark impression, slight toning, and a minor centerfold crease. Keywords: - East Indies map - Indonesia historical map - Philippines map...

Italian Polychrome Majolica Albarello, Late 17th Century.

This engraving is an allegorical frontispiece featuring a depiction of the ruins of ancient Rome, emphasizing the enduring legacy of the city's grandeur through its remnants. The com...

Exquisite 17th century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box, beautifully decorated with intricate silver piqué inlay in a repeating design across the surface. The craftsmanship is exce...

17th Century Dutch Delft Vase with Chinoiserie Decor of Flowers and Birds The Netherlands Delft Date: 1690 - 1710 A fine Dutch Delft vase in Chinese Transitional porcelain style. D...

Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of riverscapes pattern. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...

Late 17th Century, Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Monstrance Reliquary in Original Antique condition, features foliate carving, intricate c. scroll and Stylized in...

This large late-17th-century sea chart is titled *Carte Générale des Costes d’Irlande, et des Costes Occidentales d’Angleterre avec une Partie de celles d’Ecosse*, showing the entire...

An exquisite Chinese late Kangxi period (1661 - 1722) blue and white porcelain charger of large size made for export to Europe, of circular form with raised convex central roundel pa...

This is very fine antique Flemish tapestry made of wool & silk depicting noblemen beneath a large verdure tree. This exquisite piece exhibits impeccable workmanship. A True work ...

Rectangular top with oval banded inlay and cross banded edge over two over three drawers with banded borders. Brass tear drop handles.Bun feet.

This rare and fascinating map, titled "Atlantis Insula a Nicolao Sanson Antiquitati Restituta" by Guillaume Sanson, presents an unusual interpretation of the Western Hemisphere, comb...

A superb quality 17th Century walnut Vargueno on stand, the rectangular case having the original iron carrying handles either side and strapwork decoration, the front having a shield...

Slightly arched top that may have held a bust at some point, over a middle section with drawers with reverse painted panels with scenes of ancient towns and ruins with a central mirr...

The baluster shaped vase rising from a splayed foot to a short waisted neck, decorated in underglaze blue with flower blooms borne on leafy stems. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Amsterdam Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...

This is a very fine high quality rare authentic Antique French Tapestry made with very fine wool & silk. This was woven in green silks and wool. It is depicting extensive verdure...

Large 17th-Century Coronelli Map of Europe with Mythical Islands and Rich Detail This exceptional two-sheet map of Europe by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli, published in Venice in 1692,...

The engraving depicts the city of Kalmar, a historically significant city on the east coast of Sweden. This panoramic view captures the bustling port and the city's skyline during th...

A fine, large, late 17th century, Flemish, open armchair in the style of Daniel Marot with an upholstered seat This fine, armchair is an, unusually, large size and the carving is of exceptional quality reflecting the status of the owner it was made for. It is sturdy and in usable condition. Chairs of this type, with tall, intricately carved backs, were placed in rows against a wall forming part of the decoration of a room. The carving of the back of this chair is French in style and was based on decorative prints by Daniël Marot The cresting carved with a profusion of acanthus leaf scrolls. The back with fine, pierced carving. The mid-section with a central flowerhead with scrolled shields above and below ornamented with flowerheads acanthus leaf crestings. Two pairs of carved ‘S’ scrolls ornamented with acanthus leaves either side. The tapering turned sections surmounted by ionic capitals and supporting back of the scroll arms carved with acanthus leaf ornament. The front arms supported by baluster and tapering turned sections ornamented with acanthus leaf carving. The legs joined by a shaped ‘H’ stretcher with central finial, on bun feet. The upholstered seat reupholstered in a bargello woven in tones of blue, green, red and gold faced with braid and brass studwork. The back of the chair has an incredible, 19th century, oak support from the cresting to halfway down the back, which has been beautifully carved to conform with the open sections of the back, and two braces down the length of the back. There are also two oak supports behind seat blocks at the top of the legs. These repairs are sensitive to the model of chair and have become part of its character and features in their own right and they are very interesting from a conservation history perspective. There are two old repairs to a small break in the cresting on the right hand side and the hairline cracks are visible, an old repair to a small break in the top right of the central splat with a small piece added and a visible hairline crack. The right side of the back has noticeable worm damage on the right seat block which is probably the root cause of the break on the block on this side from impact as the chair probably fell backwards at some point and either onto its right side or it hit something on that side and the block weakened by worm gave way as the damage to the chair is localised on the far right side. Because the backs are high on these Daniel Marot chairs they are top heavy and invariably do have damage to the backs and crestings from impact damage so this is not unusual. The right block has been repaired thoroughly and is stable and there is no live worm in the chair. It would be possible to disguise these repairs but I have left them as they are consistent with the 19th century date of the supports and conform with museum standards. A full set of photographs...

This antique print, titled "Guanabanus Folio Ficulneo," illustrates the Soursop, or Annona muricata, a fruit native to tropical regions of the Americas, particularly valued for its s...

This antique print, titled "Salvia Lutea Variegata," originates from Abraham Munting's renowned botanical work published in 1696. The print features the Salvia plant against an imagi...

The straight grain plank top in two sections with a moulded edge on all sides. The carpenter has selected oak with beautiful graining for the frieze fitted with a single drawer with...

Fabulous Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair with Bronze casters and all hand carved wood details. the Horseshoe Shaped back and fretwork on all sides is Ming. Amazing original safety ...

AUTHOR: MILTON, John. TITLE: A Defence of the People of England, by John Milton: in Answer to Salmasius's Defence of the King. PUBLISHER: n.p., n.p., 1692. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDI...

Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass handles Magnificent transition piece displaying classical ornamentation within a tradit...

Description: Antique print religion titled 'Het aanliggen op de Tafel-Bedden; hoedanigen Eetwyse der Assyriers, Persen, Grieken en Romeinen, ook by de Joden in gebruyk geraakt is'. ...

The image is an original antique copperplate engraving by Swidde, completed in 1695. The scene is a meticulous depiction of an elegant palace and its formal gardens, rendered in the ...

Rare Baroque portrait of a Spanish monk, School of Jusepe de Ribera, C.1690. The painting is presented in a later frame. The work carries an old ink inscription “Ribera” on the bac...

Featured is an extremely rare 17th century Dutch William & Mary Chinoiserie style coffer trunk on stand. This gorgeous piece was constructed of oak in the traditional William and Mary style. The trunk is japanned with red lacquer and was hand painted with Chinoiserie scenes of life in China. There are two iron straps that mount the top to the case. There is also one iron lock, although the key is absent the latch closes and holds the top securely in place. The lacquer is 90% complete with only small losses around the edges and in various places. The top has been reinforced with oak straps underneath to prevent the jointed board from moving. The lacquer has a warm patina throughout and shows very well. The lower stand is fitted with a pair of drawers that are also japanned and hand-painted with Chinoiserie scenes on the drawer fronts. Both drawers are fitted with Dutch style brass tear drop pulls. The stand itself is built of oak with turned legs that are pinned together with traditionally carved Jacobean Influenced leg stretchers on both the right and left sides as well as one main lower center stretcher. If you are looking for a very rare and well preserved piece this is the one. This item was almost surely on a Dutch East India Trading company...

This is a very unusual pair of late 17th or early 18th century Italian Baroque Girandoles. The girandoles feature a finely executed carved gilt wood frame that is surmounted by a fin...

A William and Mary Gilt-Japanned Chinoiserie cabinet on gilt wood stand. The cabinet depicting Court and rural scenes, with pierced and engraved strapwork mounts and elaborate escutc...

A 9 x 11 antique French tapestry of distinguished pictorial design, enjoying a play of beige-brown and blue with gold accents. Known among connoisseurs as a Heraldic design, handmade...

Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of 'Flowers' pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue with flower blooms borne on leafy stems. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo...

Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of 'Landscapes and Flowers' pattern. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size : 51cm (Height), 20cm(Diameter), 12cm(Mouth Diameter) Condition : Excellent Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Paris 30 NOV – 14 DEC 2023 - Art of Asia - Lot 618 2) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 3) Qing Dynasty Export Blue and White(淸代外销靑花瓷) - Vung Tau Cargo Catalogue / Guangxi Fine Art Publishing House 4) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route / National Maritime Museum of Korea * Vung Tau Cargo Porcelain...

Folk Art Pine Chest in the Original Paint. This chest is an amazing survivor, from the late 1600s, in practically untouched original condition. The chest with side hung drawers eve...

The Netherlands Circa 1700 A fine blue and white Dutch tile with a still life painting of a vase with leaves and grapes and an apple on the sides. The scene is painted without corn...

This large original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa entitled "L'Afrique divisee suivant l'estendue de ses principales parties ou sont distingues les uns des autres, L...

A fine and impressive small antique 17th century English sterling silver mug; an addition to our silverware collection. This fine and impressive antique William & Mary* sterling silver mug has a cylindrical tapering form. The surface of this hand raised silver mug is embellished with the impressive engraved chinoiserie decoration depicting simplified figures farming. The decoration to the body incorporates an organic bordered cartouche ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'SH'. The body of this sterling silver mug is further embellished with bands of tooled decoration, in addition to applied moulded decoration to the upper and lower rims. This 17th century silver mug is fitted with an impressive cast silver S scroll handle ornamented with thread decoration. Such examples from this period are rare to the market and becoming increasing difficult to locate. * This period of history saw the co-reign of King William III and Queen Mary II from 1689 until her death in 1694. Mary was the princess royal and daughter of Charles I and William III, who was also known as William of Orange, was the sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from the 1670s. NOTE: After surviving the Great Fire of London the records at the London Assay office were destroyed by fire in 1681; their catalogues and documentation began again in 1697. Due to this unfortunate event we are unable to associate a maker to this mug. Condition This 17th century silver mug is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition. The engraved decoration is all crisp in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the mug are very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this small antique silver...

Antique print titled Stanchio Rhodus. Original antique print showing panoramic views of Stanchio, Greece and the Island of Rhodes, both with ships. First edition in French, firs...

Pair of celestial and terrestrial table globes, wooden globe covered with engraved and enhanced paper spindles. Bronze mounts with two rings featuring a horizon table engraved with a...