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Period: 1740s
Important Antique George II circa 1740 Mulberry Wood Giltwood Drinks Cabinet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite and important antique George II circa 1740 Mulberry wood drinks cabinets depicting eagles he...
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English George III Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century Oak Bureau
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak bureau, the fall opening to reveal a lovely fitted interior with various drawers, pull out slides and compartments, the...
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British Georgian Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rococo Period George II Sterling Silver Pair Of Sauce Boats, London 1740
By John Jacob
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1740 by John Jacob, this wonderful pair of George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, are in the Rococo taste, with cast ornate feet, and an acanthus det...
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English Rococo Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet.
Of lovely, deep, rich color, patina and quality.
George III period, circa 1760.
The bold, detachable, swan-neck pediment carved with 'Gothic' open fretwork, spiral rosettes and a dentil cornice.
The pediment is centred by a small platform below which is a fluted panel. The bookcase / china cabinet section with two, thirteen-pane glazed doors, with three original adjustable shelves with applied beadings for the display of china etc.
The base with a pull-out writing section fitted with small drawers, two of which have secret releases. These secret drawers are faced with blind-fret 'Gothic' tracery, and centred by a carved, shaped arch.
The base with three cock-beaded drawers, and raised on its original bracket feet which are faced with blind fret.
This fine, sophisticated and well-proportioned example of a secretaire / secretary / cabinet / desk / bookcase is remarkable for having survived in its original state including all swan-neck handles and locks.
Of superb quality, color, patination, and well figured throughout. With mahogany drawer linings: further confirmation of its quality.
Measures:
42" wide (107 cm)
23" deep 58.5 cm)
95" high (241 cm) - without cartouche.
A related antique bureau cabinet...
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English Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Oak Box Stool
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak box stool, the moulded edge hinged top opening to reveal a large compartment space, moulded panels below on the front and sides, suppo...
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British George II Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century German Silver Coffee Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver coffee pot; an addition to our 18th century silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique German silver coffee pot has a circular rounded form onto a circular pedestal foot.
The surface of this 18th century coffee pot...
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German Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Map of the North Sea From the English Channel to Norway & Sweden, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A correct Chart of the German Ocean from the North of Scotland to the Start Point, on the Coast of Great Britain; and from So. Bygden on ye coast of Norway, to C....
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
An 18th-century mahogany bureau cabinet of impressive architectural form and lovely rich color.
George II period, circa 1740.
The top surmounted by a bold architectural pediment and centered by a brass finial. The two arched panel doors reveal three adjustable shelves which have candle slides below them. Furthermore, the bureau section is fitted with a stepped interior. This has two secret compartments, drawers and pigeon holes, and the fall is conventionally supported on two lopers. Lined in the best quality English oak.
The blind doors of this Georgian cabinet have well-figured mahogany panels of very good rich color which reflect beautifully in the candle light.
The chamfered and arched doors display a further level of sophistication and quality.
The beautifully-drawn arched pediment is in perfect proportion with the rest of the cabinet / bookcase.
In excellent condition overall.
Architectural furniture designs on the continent commenced with the arrival of the Renaissance, and they have their origins in Roman and Greek architecture.
Nb.
Bureau bookcases display books, china or silver behind glazed doors, but are described more accurately as bureau cabinets when they are fitted with blind doors.
We often refer to antique bookcases / cabinets as ''secretary desks'' in the US.
Information on pediments:
'Illustrated Dictionary...
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English George II Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Chimneypiece
Located in New York, NY
An important mid-18th century English chimneypiece of strong architectural form, with many hallmarks of the work of Sir Henry Cheere. In Statuary, Convent Siena and Sicilian Jasper...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Nice Decorative Hand-Colored Antique Map of Italy, ca.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Italy titled 'A New Map of Italy from the lastest observations'.
Antique map of Italy originating from 'Geography Anatomiz'd: or, The G...
Category
Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest
Located in Essex, MA
An impressive piece recently purchased from a local family that had it for many years and had inherited it from their grandparents. With rectangular top decorated with trailing flowe...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Bone, Walnut
George II Mahogany Scalloped Tripod Table
Located in Lymington, GB
A George II-period mahogany scalloped-top tripod table.
Mid-18th century, circa 1740-1750.
The carved, lobed-edge, one-piece top is supported on a birdcage, tapering fluted column, ...
Category
English George II Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Engraving of Dutch and Danish Forts on the West African Gold Coast, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur (…).'
A four panel plate showing forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur at Accra, b) The Danish Fort Christiaenburgh at Accra, c) Cape Ruygehoeck or Duyvelsbergh, d) The Prospect of the Village and Coast of Lay, the mount Redonda being at NNE. Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crevecoeur. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
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 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of the Bay and the Island of Arguin, Mauritania, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ’Plan de la Baye et Isle d'Arguim (..) - Oppervlakte van de Baai en 't Eiland van Arguin (..)'.
Original antique map of the bay and the island of Arguin. This ...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver coffee pot; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George II sterling silver coffee pot has a tapering circular rounded form onto a circular domed spreading foot.
The body of this antique coffee pot...
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British George II Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver mug; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection
This excepti...
Category
British Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Pipe Tamper Tool / Tongue Scraper
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique 18th century Dutch silver pipe tamper tool / tongue scraper; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This exceptional antique Dutch silver pipe tamper tool has a faceted handpiece with a tongue scraper to the terminal.
The handpiece is embellished with cast and applied festoon decoration to either side, in addition to an engraved decoration.
The plain oval antique tongue...
Category
Dutch Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Detailed Map of the Island of Gorée off of the Coast of Dakar, Senegal, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique plan titled 'Plan de l'Isle de Goree
The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-tradin...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Queen Anne Armchair
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany armchair has scrolled arms and vase splats. The front leg is cabriole and ends in a pad foot. The rear legs have straight turnings and terminate in bun feet. Th...
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English Queen Anne Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Old Bird's Eye View of the European Trading Posts at Sabi, Benin, Africa, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue des comtoirs Europeins de Xavier ou Sabi (..) - Gezigt der Europese Faktooryen, te Xavier of Sabi (..)'.
Bird's eye view of the European trading posts a...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
English Queen Anne Lowboy
Located in Wilson, NC
This oak and mahogany lowboy has a 1/16 inch shrinkage separation in the top. The top has an applied ogee molding and is crossbanded with 3/4 inch mahogany crossbanding. The drawer f...
Category
English Queen Anne Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Brass
Old Original Map of Pozzuoli Near Naples in the Campania Region, Italy, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hic Jacent Puteolorum Bajarum (..)'. Old map of the region of Pozzuoli showing the topographic and architectural features of interest. Pozzuoli is a city and comu...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Israel Filled with Biblical Scenes, Published in 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Holy Land titled 'Het beloofde landt Canaan doorwandelt van onsen Saligmaker Jesu Christo neffens zyne Apostelen'.
Antique map of Israel ...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old Copper Engraving of the Siege of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Published, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Syracuse, Assiégée par les Atheniens'.
Old print of the siege of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Source unknown, to be determined.
The siege of Syracuse by the...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Detailed Old Map showing Spain and Portugal Incl. Majorca, Minorca & Ibiza, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van Spanje en Portugal.'
Attractive detailed map showing Spain and Portugal. Including Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza. Title in block-style cartouche...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Tracks of Anson's Ships around South America & Cape Horn, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Zuidelykste Gedeelte van Zuider Amerika (..) - Carte de la Partie Meridionale de l'Amerique Meridionale (..)'.
Detailed chart tracking the route of Capt. George Anson's ship The Centurion in 1745. The chart shows the tracks of Anson's ships around South America & Cape Horn to the Juan Fernandes Islands, with notes on currents and positions.
In 1740 Capt. George Anson (1697-1762) of the Royal Navy, was given command of a squadron of ships. As England was at war with France and Spain, Anson's task was to intercept and capture a Spanish treasure...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Antique Map of West Russia, with Title a New Map of Moskovy, 1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Russia titled 'A New Map of Moscovy from the latest observations'.
Muscovy is an alternative name for the Grand Duchy of Moscow (126...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Copperplate Engraving Showing Forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'The Fort Fredricksburg formerly to ye Danes and now Fort Royal (…).' - A three panel copperplate engraving showing three forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Fort Fredricksburgh formerly to ye Danes and now Fort Royal. English at Manfroe, b) The Fort Amsterdam at Cormentyn belonging to ye Hollanders, c) The Fort James, English at Accra. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Paper
Print of Pleasure Gardens of the Governor-General of Batavia, Indonesia, ca.1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ein Prospect aus Sr. Hoch-Edelheit des Herrn General-Gouverneurs Lust oder Spiel-Haus nach der Werff, dem Vier Kand und der Baum Wachters Häusgen in Batavia gez...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Sea Chart of Central America and the Northwest Coast of South America, ca.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Novae Hispaniae, Chili, Peruviae et Guatamala Littorae.'
Sea chart of Central America and the northwest coast of South America, oriented to the east, by Reini...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Large Title Cartouche and a View of Wilhermsdorf, Beieren, Germany, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sauber und nach dem Leben gezeichnete Prospecten und Plans, von den wichtigsten der Holländisch-Ost-Indischen-Compagnie in Africa u: Asia (..)'. Frontispiece of...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Detailed Antique Map of Slavonia, the Region in Eastern Croatia, ca.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula Geographica exhibens Regnum Sclavoniae.'
Detailed map of Slavonia, the region in eastern Croatia. Map is dated shortly after the Peace of Belgrade sign...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Interesting Antique Map of Tartary and Northeast Asia, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Condition: Good, given age. Original folds, as issued. Some small water stains above image and top-right. Please study scan carefully.
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Old Town View of the Fula Tribe and Its Cotton Plantations, Gambia, Africa, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue d'une Ville des Foulis et de ses Plantations - Gezigt van eene Stad der Fuli, en derzelver Planteryen'. View of a town of the Fula people and its cotton pla...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Carved Queen Anne Lowboy
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this lowboy has a 19 inch single board with no splits or cracks. It has carved edge molding on all four sides. The drawer fronts are carved with floral and leaf designs on...
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English Queen Anne Antique 1740s Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Map of North Africa Depicting Numidia, Libia and Morocco, Published C.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Africa titled 'Mauretania, Numidia, Gaetulia & c.'.
Rare map of North Africa depicting Numidia, Libia and Morocco.
Artists and E...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Antique Portrait of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange, Etc Etc, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Frederik Hendrik, Prins van Oranje enz. enz. enz'.
Portrait of Frederick Henry, or Frederik Hendrik in Dutch (29 January 1584 – 14 March 1647). The sover...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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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 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Dutch Antique Map of the West Coast of Africa, to the Cape of Good Hope, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Coast of Africa titled 'Kaart van de West Kust van Afrika (..)'.
Map of the west coast of Africa, from 11 degrees south latitude to the Cape of Good Hope. This...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
18th-century Johann Weinmann Engravings of Grapes, Set of Four
Located in Downingtown, PA
Johann Weinmann engravings of grapes,
Set of Four,
Circa 1740
Johann Weinmann engravings of grapes, each engraved by Seuter (S to the lower ri...
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German Georgian Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Bay of Arguin, West Coast of Africa from Cape Blanco to Tanit, Africa, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte De La Coste Occidentale D'Afrique (..)
Kaart van de Westkust van Afrika (..)'. Original antique map of the western coast of Africa. Shows the area aroun...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Old Antque Pirint of the New Dutch Church of Batavia 'Jakarta, Indonesia', 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ein Aufzug und Durchschnitt der Neuerbauten Holländischen Kirche in Batavia nach den Maastaab aufegzogen'.
Old print with a cross-section of the new Dutch church of Batavia (Jakarta). This print originates from from 'Allerneuester Geographische- und Topographischer Schau-platz, von Africa und Ost-Indien'.
Artists and engravers: Johann Wolfgang Heydt, a German artist who worked for the Dutch East India...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Navigational Chart of Mexico's Coast, with Acapulco and Port Marquis, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Form of cruising off Acapulca on the Coast of Mexico in the South Seas in the Year 1742. by His Majesty's Ships, Centurion, Gloucester, Tryall Prize, Carmila ...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Antique Map of Oostergo, Part of Friesland, the Netherlands. Published in 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Oostergo'. Original antique map of Oostergo, part of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. Published 1744.
Artists and Engravers: Isaak Tirion (1705 in U...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Antique Map of the Region of Elbogen & Eger, Czech Republic & Hungary, 1742
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Repraesentatio Geographica Circuli Egerani, nec non Elnbogensis : in quo simul viae Egeranae in Thermas Carolinas distincta delineatio conspicitur (..)'.
Orig...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Original Antique Map of the Bay and Rocks of Petatlan, Mexico, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Baye et Rochers de Petaplan (..) - De Baay en de Rotsen van Petaplan (..)'.
Original antique map of the bay and rocks of Petatlan, Mexico. This map originates...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Old Print of William Cavendish, First Duke of Newcastle, on Horseback, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Apres l'homme le Cheval (..)'.
Antique print depicting William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle, on horseback on an inscr...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Old Map of the Philippines and Part of Indonesia 'Spice Islands', 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Filippynsche, Ladrones, Moluccos of Specery Eilanden, als mede Celebes etc'.
Old map of the Philippines and part of Indonesia. Originates ...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Original Antique Print of a New Way of Dressing or Schooling of Horses, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique horse print titled 'Parade du trot pour La Main Gauche'.
Antique print depicting the schooling of horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux' by W. Cavendish.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by T. van Kessel.
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Print of Chinese and Tartar Warriors & Government Officers in Costume, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mandarins, or place-men from Du Halde'.
Print of Chinese men and their costumes. This print originates from 'A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Antique Map of the Northwestern Netherlands, incl Texel and Vlieland, ca.1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Tabula Comitatus Hollandiae in Praefecturas sua distributa; cui adjuncta est Provinc. Ultraiectina et maxima pars Geldriae summo studio delin. Et aeri incidit...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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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 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Rare Hand-Colored Antique Map of Tartary, China and Korea, ca.1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A General Map of Eastern and Western Tatary, commonly call'd Tartary; drawn from the Particular Maps of the Jesuit Missionaries'.
Rare antique map of Tartary, C...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Antique Copper Engraving of a Kangaroo in Australia, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
The title 'Quadrupede Nomme Kanguroo, Trouve sur la Cote de la N'le Hollande' refers to an uncolored engraving depicting a Kangaroo, originally found and described during Captain Cook's first voyage, later rendered by George Stubbs in the English account. This French version offers a portrayal of the Kangaroo encountered on the coast of New Holland (Australia) during that expedition.
The Kangaroo illustration, an integral part of the narrative from Cook's exploration, became renowned due to its significance in the documentation of newly discovered fauna. George Stubbs, a celebrated artist, interpreted and immortalized this image in the English account of Cook's voyage.
This uncolored engraving presents a historical representation of the Kangaroo, an iconic symbol of Australia's unique wildlife, as observed and documented during a pivotal period of exploration. The illustration stands as a testament to the scientific curiosity and documentation prevalent during early voyages of discovery, contributing to the understanding and documentation of the natural world in the 18th century.
The print is in good condition, considering its age, but does have a few slightly visible vertical creases and some soiling. Nevertheless a very representable print of a few hunderd years old (1744).
Description:
This engraving is based on the first illustration of a “Kangaroo” an Australian species, drawn by George Stubbs from a specimen collected at Endeavour River in 1770 by James Cook’s crew while the Endeavour was being careened and issued in the official accounts of the voyage of the Endeavour. This iconic image captured the public’s imagination for over sixty years and was the first depiction of any Australian animal in western art. Confusion exists as to the original species described, based on the specimens brought back by Cook and the subsequent painting by Stubbs. This situation arose in the comparisons of drawings and photographs which are the only records of the lost original specimens, with Parkinson’s sketch made on 23rd June 1770 at Endeavour River and the later Stubbs painting...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Original Antique Plan of the Dutch Settlement at Chinsura-Hooghly, India, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Plan de la Loge Hollandoise d'Ougly'.
A plan of the Dutch settlement at Chinsura-Hooghly, India. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale d...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Original Detailed Antique Map of the East Coast of Africa, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la coste Orientale d'Afrique - Kaart van de Oostkust van Afrika'.
Original antique map of the east coast of Africa. Reaches from Cape of Good Hope an...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
Rare Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses in the Early 18th Century, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique horse print titled 'La Vraije Methode (..)'.
Antique print depicting the schooling of horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Che...
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Antique 1740s Furniture
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Paper
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