18th Century and Earlier Furniture

This is a stunning half geode with a shape often referred to by collectors as a “chapel” or “cathedral”, due to the elongated shape that occurred millions of years ago when trapped b...

Egyptian Carved Stone Head Sculpture, mounted on ebonized pedestal. 56.5" H x 12.75" W x 12.75" D. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection. Keywords: Statue, Portrait Bust, Po...

A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...

A rare set of 12 polychrome Dutch Delft tiles with flowers. Made in The Netherlands. Circa 1625 - 1650. This set of tiles is of very fine quality an...

Frankfurter Wellenschrank, German Baroque Armoire 1730 Exquisite Frankfurter Wellenschrank made around 1730. The name Wellenschrank (meaning “wavy cabinet...

France - La Borne 18th century ceramic pottery vase or bottle Original good condition Brown and grey frigin colors Some little losses...

A rectangular, antique pair of similar German Baroque wall reliefs with centered cartouche, made of hand carved sandstone in good condition. The large detailed panels are particulari...

Antique portrait titled 'Christoffel van Swol, Gouverneur Generaal van Nederlands Indiën'. Old portrait of Christoffel van Swoll, Governor-General of the ...

A rare, erotic cup exemplifying the revelry and humour of ancient Greek culture, particularly within the context of symposia - the social drinking parties of the elite. This wine cup...

Rare Antique 17th century Kerman vase carpet, country of origin: Persia, circa 17th century. Size: 11 ft 5 in x 20 ft 2 in (3.48 m x 6.15 m).

Italian Neoclassical Bilboa marble and gilt wood foliage urn wall mirror. Mirror retains the original silvered glass and wood backing, Late 18th century

Pair of Late 17th C. Italian Tuscan Walnut Demi Lunes with Carved Decoration, Italy H: 29.25 D; 18.75-19 W: 43 in. (Table, Cabinet, and the Demi lunes are from the same house and h...

Early 18th C., France, a Régence Ormolu Chandelier from The Keck Collection, sold Sotheby's 5 Dec 1991. The six light chandelier with a support composed of a gadrooned baluster-shape...

Glorious Icon on Oak board dating to the 18th century and depicting the Resurrection of Christ, this Icon was originally from Mount Athos a mountain on th...

An exceptionally rare, elegant, and superb quality set of eight George III period dining chairs. English, circa 1780. Why we like them Wonderfully elegant model, looking very deli...

Antique print titled 'Hercules inter Hesperides Romanis in hortis Mediceoru'. Engraving of Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides. This print o...

A fine quality impressive mid-18th Century Chippendale period flame figured mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, having bold carved & dentilled swan-neck pediment enclosing blind fretwork w...

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil - Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old An excellent quality split ammonite fossil. We hand pick...

Very Fine 18th-Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster A fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster retaining e...

A George III parcel-gilt fretwork mahogany wall mirror, c. 1780. In good original condition, retaining original bevelled mirror plate. There are small visible repairs to the mahogan...

Large bust weight of Venus with silver inlaid eyes and celestial diadem,Roman culture,Germany,2nd-3rd century AD. The goddess is depicted nude, slightly gazing to her right with detailed silver inlaid eyes and firmly expressed lips. Her hair is piled high in two parts, loosely drawn back and tied in a chignon. The goddess has been depicted nude, wearing an impressive celestial diadem with three luminaries (two of them silver inlaid) and six lunae. Material: Bronze (copper alloys and lead), decorated with silver inlays. Traces of lead fillings for calibration of the weight Dimensions: Height 14 cm. Provenance: Old private coll. Munich, Germany before 1980. Later : Görny and Mosch GmbH, Munich, 1999/ Private coll. Schellingerhout, Nieuwenhagen, Netherlands (acquired in 1999) / ex private collection KS, Antwerp, Belgium. Certificate:Akanthos. Akanthos Ancient Art Antwerp Expertise For: Artefact: Bust weight of Venus (Aphrodite) with large celestial diadem and silver inlaid eyes. Country: Germany. Culture: Roman. Date: 2nd-3rd century AD. Material: Bronze (copper alloys), decorated with silver inlays. Traces of lead fillings for calibration of the weight Lit: Published and illustrated: GM Munich, 98 /1999 number 2307. Provenance: Old private coll. Munich, Germany before 1980. Later: Görny and Mosch GmbH, Munich, 1999/ Private coll. Schellingerhout, Nieuwenhagen, Netherlands (acquired in 1999) / ex private collection KS, Antwerp, Belgium. Remarks: Dimensions: Height: 14 cm. Steelyard weight...

An exceptionally rare Irish George III hand cut full lead crystal single tea caddy of rectangular outline with canted corners and outstanding quality, first quarter of the nineteenth century. The finely chased silver mounted rim and hinged cover, hand cut with three bands of lozenges on a plain ground, decorative star cut base underneath. Condition: Exceptional condition for such an early piece, with no losses or clouding inside, silver mounts are unmarked but test positive for silver. Wonderful age wear underneath on base. Lock is present but key does not turn. Back and front views are similar. Measures: Height: 5.25” (13.5cm). Width: 3.75” (9.5cm). Depth: 3” (7.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Stunning and rare Tea Caddy...

Set of four architecture prints depicting various palace facades. These prints originate from 'Recueil Élémentaire d’Architecture' by ...

Very rare and early Spanish Porto Santos “Door of the Saints” Altarpiece with 12 carved columns and original gilt and polychrome paint. This is typical piece to be seen in the Cathol...

Exceptional Louis XV vari-color gold and black enamel snuff box - featuring a bouquet of flowers with two attending butterflies to the top (all in yellow, white, rose and green gold)...

18th century period Danish rococo cabinet in two parts with bonnet top, raised panel doors, three shelves, four small drawers, supported by sturdy three drawer base with beautiful or...

Happy to offer this very attractive and rare 17th century French firescreen or gate. This amazingly crafted gate is in perfect condition and super...

Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.

having a rectangular top with canted corners and a molded edge atop a conforming case with 4 drawers and interior shelving, the case raised on shaped bracket feet

Early 18th century oak geometric chest of drawers from England. The top has a molded and beveled edge, and follows down to simple sides and four drawers in the front of the case. The...

Ptolemaic armillary sphere Charles-François Delamarche Paris, ante 1798 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-colored paper It measures 16.37 in in height x Ø 10.94 in (41.60 cm - Ø 27.80 cm) It weights 2.33 lb (1,058 g) State of conservation: consistent with its age and use, the paper shows some signs of use, stains and abrasions. The sphere is Ptolemaic, with the Earth placed at its center, surrounded by the Moon and the Sun mounted on two metal arms. The sphere is composed of six horizontal and two vertical rings (armillae), each bearing graduations and its own name. The first horizontal ring is illegible. The others, in descending order are: North Pole, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, South Pole. The vertical rings consist of two double meridians. The sphere is then connected to the large meridian by two pins, a vertical ring inserted perpendicularly into the circle of the Horizon, in turn supported by four semicircles connected to the turned and black-stained wooden base. Each element is covered with printed paper. It contains various pieces of information: latitudes, length of days, names and zodiac symbols, calendar, wind directions, etc. The vertical circles mention the latitudes and longitudes of different cities: Rome, Bordeaux, Madrid, Boston, Batavia (Jakarta), Acapulco, etc. Even the small terrestrial globe is covered with printed paper: continents and oceans appear with numerous geographical markings indicating the most recent explorations. In the Pacific Ocean, west of South America bears the following inscription: GLOBE TERRESTRIAL à Paris chez Delamarche Géog Rue du Foin Jacques Au Collège de M.e Gervais The North American coasts are well delineated and California appears correctly as a peninsula - reports from Spanish explorers in the region had given rise to confusion as to whether it was connected to the mainland or not. The geographical nature of California was confirmed after the explorations of Juan Bautista de Anza (1774-1776). Alaska is not described and is only partially traced; it would become part of the United States in 1867. Various Pacific islands are indicated. Australia (the name definitely used from 1824) is called "Nouvelle Hollande." Tasmania is still represented as a peninsula and this is an important detail for the dating of our armillary sphere. The island is separated from Australia by Bass Strait, which was crossed by Matthew Flinders for the first time in 1798, showing that it was not a peninsula. Delamarche certainly would not have waited a long time to update such an important geographical datum: presumably he did so shortly after receiving the news. Charles-François Delamarche (1740-1817) founded his laboratory around 1770 and, in a few years, he became the most famous French cartographer and globe maker between the 18th and 19th centuries. After having acquired the laboratory of the late Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786; himself a renowned cartographer who continued the family business founded by his grandfather Nicolas Sanson in the seventeenth century) and after having purchased, between 1788 and around 1800, the businesses of Jean-Baptiste Fortin (1750-1831) and Jean Lattré (around 1750-1800), he began to call himself "Successeur de MM. Sanson and Robert de Vaugondi, Géographes du Roi and de M. Fortin, Ingénieur-mécanicien du Roi pour les globes et les sphères." Thus, at the end of the eighteenth century, Delamarche possessed the warehouse stocks, as well as the manufacturing skills of the globes of his main rivals in Paris. In addition to this aggressive acquisition policy, the key to its success also lay in the combination of high-quality cartography combined with extremely attractive globes and armillary spheres; and, of course, its famous red paint finishing touch. His laboratory was located on Rue de Foin St Jacques "au Collège Me. (or "Mtre") Gervais" in the Latin Quarter of Paris until around 1805, when he moved to rue du Jardinet No. 13. On the death of Charles-François in 1817, the reins of the company passed to his son Félix (1779-1835), who continued to publish, often in collaboration with the engraver Charles Dien, Sr. In 1835 the company first moved to rue du Jardinet No. 12 and a little later to rue du Battoir No. 7. Bibliography: Dekker, Elly, et al. Globes at Greenwich...

Rare Large Pine Primitive Bench From Norway, Circa 1750. Nice model with hand carved details and top that opens for storage. Nice patina and use.

A Swedish painted wood Mora clock from circa 1790s with carved crest, blue gray painted finish and single door. This exquisite Swedish Mora clock, dating back to the 1790s, is a tes...

We would like to introduce you to some fascinating pots excavated in Japan. This is a pot fired in an ancient Japanese kiln called Tokoname ware. Tokoname is a kiln located in Aichi...

Grotesque theatrical mask of Maccus Late Hellenistic or Early Imperial period, circa 1st century B.C. – 1st century A.D., likely from Southern Italy. Terracotta with remains of pin...

A gold, antique French pair of candle holders made of hand crafted matted and polished burnt gilded bronze, in good condition. Each of the detailed sticks is composed with a face mascarons, a crowned man and woman, carrying a mug with flowers, loose cuffs supported by a round plinth, standing on square base. The Parisian décor...

An Attractive George II Period Walnut Wall Mirror Having Elegant Fret Carved Frame, With Central Set Gilt Cartouche Surmounted To Top, Enclosing Replacement Old Rectangular Mirror Pl...

This is a wonderful and rare pair of high backed Dutch walnut and floral marquetry armchairs, Circa 1780 in date. The chairs have been skillfully crafted from walnut, and bear profuse floral marquetry inlaid decoration and are typical of the very best period Dutch marquetry furniture...

Late 17th Century Italian chestnut Frattino style antique trestle table features 2 ancient solid top planks with end frames, trestle base crosspieces and forged iron joinery pins. With is superior details including dovetail joinery, present a fine rustic antique look for use as a primitive table for display, or communal style dining -or even in a contrasting modern setting. Measures: 98.2" L x 27.6" W x 28.9" H, 2" thick double slab top with 4" end frames 16" chair space at table ends 64.3” space between bases for 3 chairs with 11.9" chair push-in space to crossbeam 26.9" arm chair clearance. **We can reproduce this antique style in any size you require. See pricing below for standard dining table sizes - made in Italy by our craftsmen** We offer finish options on aged hardwoods which may be very distressed like this original antique Italian chestnut table, or for example, formal & smooth on premium Italian walnut. - Natural blonde shellac - Classic shellac - Espresso Dark stain shellac - Moro blackened shellac *Gloss, satin & distressed painted finishes also available to order *Also available in Old Chestnut, Poplar, or Walnut with smooth or brushed grain finish. **Larger table sizes, narrow widths, and single slab tops available by quote. **Available on our next container shipment. Expedited shipping service available by quote. Larger table top sizes, narrow widths, single slab tops, and aged Italian walnut are available - please contact us for a custom quote. Bellini’s Old World Collection...

A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes and ...

19th century sterling silver Malaysian Dagger. Original carved mahogany wood handle. Sterting silver carved crown. Damascene steel. The kris is an as...

American Hepplewhite Mahogany serpentine sideboard with flanking oval satinwood string inlays, checkered inlays, period eagle oval brasses, and resting o...

Late 18th or early 19th Century Venetian Painted Commode. Commode features a serpentine front and faux marble top. Chest has two smaller drawers over two large drawers. Painted with ...

Set of 3 Biblical Engravings – Epistles of Peter and John, Divine Inspiration Scenes (1735) This expressive set of three antique engravings, published in 1735, visualises theologica...

A George II style, burr walnut fretwork wall mirror, dating from the late 19th century, Victorian period. This small wall mirror with burr walnut veneered fretwork frame, an oblong ...

A circa 1780 English oak settle or bench of stately carved details. With a finely paneled back of grand proportions–long enough to comfortably seat three or four people–this lovely s...

18th century Italian gold leaf tassel ornaments. These were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. They are hand-...

A stunning Chinese tapered cabinet from the 18th century, black lacquered with original gilt chinoiserie motifs. Created in China during the Qi...

18th century Italian Neoclassical gilt wood frame with antiqued glass. The carved frame with beaded decoration on the inner molding and gadrooning on the outer. Wonderful surface pat...

A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...

This 18th century giltwood mirror features a finely carved crest with a central medallion depicting a dove and chick in relief—an emblem of peace and nurture—framed by tied laurel br...

Large two-door Baroque cabinet with bevelled corners and a profiled and curved cornice. The cabinet stands on pressed ball feet and is veneered in walnut. The interior is divided int...

This late seventeenth century French Louis XIV period walnut cabinet features a Saint Anne marble top and solid paneled sides. A single symmetrical paneled door at the front opens to...

An Italian walnut commode from the 18th century with two drawers and tapered legs. Step into the world of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite 18th-century walnut commode. The w...

A superb, very large coffee or display table made of stunning 18th century French oak. 255cm long. In solid condition with natural character to the beautiful, naturally aged wood. A ...

A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark & period, 1736-1795, tests as 16k gold. It is rare to find a cloisonné e...

18th Century Chinese Miniature Double-Gourd Vases, Kangxi 3 small double-gourd miniature vases in "milk blood" white porcelain with iron-red and gold paint made in the period of Kan...

AUTHOR: HOOKER, Richard. TITLE: The Works Of That Learned and Judicious Divine, Mr. Richard Hooker, in Eight Books of Ecclesiastical Polity, Compleated out of his own Manuscripts. ...

Antique religion print titled 'Het Heilige der Heilige binnen den Tempel van Salomon'. This print depicts Solomon's Temple, the Holy of Holies, showing the Ark of the Covenant...

An Extremely Rare Hand Decorated Irish Delftware wall hanging Charger or Cabinet Dublin Plate by Henry Delamain, decorated with flowers and foliage in colours of blue. Possibly third...