Engraved Furniture

A Battuto red vase designed by Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) for Venini. This is an extremely rare art-glass vase designed by the architect Carlo Scarpa for the Venini company, back in 1...

An antique vesta matches-box made in Germany An antique match (vesta) box created in Germany during the Edwardian period, circa 1900. This unusual example is crafted in plated nicke...

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...

Set of four antique hand-colored engravings. "Britannia Illustrata," the publication in which these prints originally appeared, was one of the most important topographical works of t...

Amazing and rare Jean-Émile PUIFORCAT (1897-1945) Art Deco Entree dish in silver, hollow rectangular body decorated with geometric crosses in the corners - Signature of a stamp "Jean...

Antique Map of Tibet and Latac by D’Anville, Paris, 1737 This antique engraved map is the ninth and final sheet of Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville’s monumental Carte générale du...

An antique English hand colored framed print titled "Billiards" Gentlemen playing billiard scene. Designed and etched by E.F. Lambert, published by Thomas Mc Lean, 1827,Haymarket, Lo...

Map of Southeastern Germany & Northern Italy – Antique Engraving, 1858 Antique map titled "Süd-Östliches Deutschland nebst einem Theil des nördlichen Italien," published by Justus P...

In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady needed to dress for High Society. Placed in a prominent position in a lady’s bedroom, the service would have signified its owner’s wealth and high status. This nine-piece service is of Austro-Hungarian origin, being created in Vienna in the late 19th century. The service includes a double sided table mirror...

Pont Marie and Pont Rouge in Paris – Hand-Colored Optical View, ca. 1770 This charming hand-colored copperplate engraving titled “Le Pont Marie et le Pont Rouge à Paris” (The Pont M...

Title: De Bry Engravings of Exotic Encounters – Giant Crabs, Tortoises, Whales, and Cockfights, c.1598 A remarkable set of four original copper engravings from Theodor de Bry’s cele...

Very Large Antique French Baccarat Overlay Red Green Clear Glass Chandelier French, Late 19th Century Height 220cm, diameter 130cm This impressive late 19th century chandelier, cr...

Set of Five Antique Engravings of Spices and Colonial Crops from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A remarkable set of five copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond...

Ornate 1850s Map of the United States: Featuring Iconic Landmarks and Historical Portraits This decorative 19th-century map of the United States, created by J. Rapkin and publishe...

Bronze, engraved and silvered. Three columns shafts with full-plastic, finely engraved swans. Funnel-shaped insert.

The engravings depict a variety of marine organisms, specifically mollusks, which include both gastropods and bivalves. The details for the three prints provided are as follows: 1. ...

18th Century Engraving Sneed Park, the Seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire. Hand colored engraving, “Sneed Park, the seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire. Illustration from the second volume o...

Chinese Junks and Sailing Vessels – Ferrario Il Costume Antico e Moderno, 1815 Description: This finely detailed hand-colored engraving illustrates two traditional Chinese sailing v...

Set of 6 Antique Insect and Dragonfly Prints from Sumatra c.1880 This fine set of six antique lithographs depicts various dragonfly species (Odonata) and insects from the Dutch natu...

London, England C. 1884 a Boyd's Patent Campaign Cooker Food Warmer, also known as The Universal Heater. This unit is larger than others, having four openings for warmers. It has a removable top with a scalloped edge, is silverplate and has interlocking monogram engraved on the top (the initials are LW/WL with a crown symbol). The stand bottom is marked, "BOYD'S PATENT" and has six turned wooden bun feet. The underside also has a plaque reading "THE HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY AND ATMOSPHERIC CHURN COMP'Y LTD, 119 NEW BOND ST, W". While missing the original spirit burners, modern day sternos would work well. This is a very attractive and decorative item that could be used for a variety of purposes including food warming and display, a unique charcuterie board, for floral display and so on. I have seen copper versions that comprised a cooker/warmer , two spirit burners with snuffer caps and a cast iron...

Title: Rare 18th-Century Engravings of Cannon Manufacturing and Artillery Casting Techniques Description: This exquisite set of six 18th-century engravings showcases the intricate p...

Title: Egyptian Mummy and Sarcophagus with Canopic Jar – Antiquities Engraving, 1776 Description: This striking 1776 engraving presents a detailed depi...

Two Bohemian Engraved Glass Steins with Stag & Clover Motifs 800 Silver Mounted Lids Two stunning Bohemian engraved glass steins, each bea...

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...

Charming and finely made vintage desk clock by the iconic Cartier. Made in Paris, France this beautiful example is presented in superb vintage condition and come with the original po...

Antique map Middle East titled 'De Beschryving van de Reysen Pauli en van de Andere Apostelen'. Antique map of the Eastern Mediterranean with details of the travels by Apostle Paul...

A good 19th century Italian 'Florentine' or 'Lucerne' 4 burner brass oil lamp, in the Renaissance Revival manner, circa 1860. Designed to burn whale oil which is placed into a reserv...

Antique Map Russia in Europe, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas 1884 Description: This detailed map titled “Russia in Europe” was published in the New and Revised Edition of Bla...

Art Nouveau rose quartz, gold, ruby, emerald and diamond walking stick Russian, c. 1900 Height 91cm, width 7cm, depth 1.5cm This superb walking stick, crafted around 1900, embodi...

Edwardian Classical glass trivet with engraved silver overlay. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1911. Round with concentric overlay ornament: Central rondel engraved with interl...

The image is an engraving of the Panthéon in Paris, created by Auguste Bry (1805–1880) and Philippe Benoist (1813–). The Panthéon originally served as a church dedicated to St. Gen...

This wonderful piece of New York City history is over 150 years old. It depicts 86th street and above. It was lithographed by WC Rogers and company. It was made to show what was the Battle of Harlem during the Revolutionary war...

Antique Map of Assam and Bhutan – Hand-Colored Lithograph by Vandermaelen, 1827 This original antique map titled “Assam et Boutan” (No. 84) is a finely detailed lithograph from the ...

Title: "Kaartje van't Eiland Sumatra en de Maleidse Kust gelegen na de stelling van de G. de L'Isle" Published by Jacob Keizer and by Jan de Lat Creator: Keizer, Jacob, active 1706...

Grand Antique Map of Oceania and the Pacific Ocean – Australia & America 1884 This impressive antique map titled Oceania – Pacific Ocean was published in the New and Revised Edition...

Villefranche, Nice & Monaco Coast – Rare German Copper Engraving c.1692 Description: This rare late-17th-century copper engraving depicts the Mediterran...

A lovely and charming example of Vicke Lindstrand's elegant, stylized figures on glass, made for the Orrefors glass company in Sweden. This Art Deco vase features an engraved mermaid...

Egyptian Household Utensils – Antique Engraving of Domestic Tools, c.1776 Description: This intriguing antique engraving presents a detailed visual inventory of traditional Egyptian...

This rare antique Iraqi amulet, tablet-shaped and crafted from silver, embodies the deep spiritual heritage of Middle Eastern Judaica. Its elegant form is framed with a beautifully e...

Antique sterling silver & Agate serving set. Fabulous floral engravings on the fork and spoon. Handles made of ribbed agate Condition good. Fully hallmarked. Year letter 1899 Sil...

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the mid-19th century with our distinguished pair of Silver Plate Edwardian Period George III Style Three-Light Tableware Candelabra. This exceptio...

Antique Indigo & Madder Botanical Print, Indigofera & Rubia Tinctorum, c.1831 Description: This complex botanical engraving depicts Indigofera tinctoria alongside Rubia Tinc...

Allegory of Fire with Charon on the River Styx – 18th Century Optical Print This dramatic and richly colored 18th-century optical print presents an allegorical vision of 'Fire', ren...

Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with fired enamels, with a fine floral miniature fired enamelled on a white background on a guilloché pattern, edge enamelled w...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Meadow Foxtail, Polypogon & Agrostis, c.1830 This elegant set of eight antique botanical engravings presents a finely curated selection of B...

This exquisite Italian sideboard in light green birch is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features four beautiful 'Gr...

Circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated bronze small chandelier with 6 lights. Engraved flowers on body and cups

Antique Bay Laurel Botanical Print, Laurus Nobilis, Hand Colored, c.1831 This refined botanical engraving depicts Laurus Nobilis, the bay laurel, a plant deeply rooted in Mediterran...

A Magnificent English Silver Soup Tureen by Garrard’s, London, 1827 Bearing the Arms of Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, Hero of the Battle of Waterloo. This splendid Regency-...

The image showcases six hand-colored botanical copperplate engravings on vellin paper from the early 19th century, attributed to Samuel Curtis's publication. Here's a description o...

Early 19th Century Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology (Set of 2) A rare pair of early 19th-century anatomical engravings documenting comparative craniolo...

An amusing sterling silver novelty vesta case / match safe in the form of a devil's head. The face having an expressive sardonic grin and eyes inset with red stones. The crown of the head...

Hermcès Stirrup Shaped Pencil and cards Holder in Brass and Leather Exceptional Hermès Stirrup Shaped Pencil and cards Holder ...

The NY map is an object of art and wall decoration, made of genuine leather, 3D effect made by hand painting. The map can be hung as a simple picture, having a polycarbonate structur...

Pair of Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) carved brown stone bookends depicting a group of dogs over a lightly engraved base. (PRICED AS PAIR).

Antique Map of the Holy Land and Paradise by François Halma, c.1720 Beautiful early 18th-century hand-colored map of the Middle East extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pers...

Antique Engraving of Havana, Harbor and City View, 1867 Engraving titled La Havane, published in 1867. This finely detailed view shows Havana, the capital of Cuba, nestled against t...

20th century Louis XVI style basket applique wall lamp Finely engraved bronze with hand ground French ball-prism cords. (F-Me-4).

18th Century Engraving of Mahomet (Prophet Muhammad), Published by Daumont Paris Description: This antique French engraving depicts Mahomet (Muhammad), described here as the founder...

Title: Antique Trojan War Map – Bellum Trojanum Mediterranean, Wilkinson 1815 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored antique map titled Bellum Trojanum (The Trojan War) presents the eastern Mediterranean world as understood through the legendary narratives of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. Published in London in 1815 by the respected British cartographer and publisher Robert Wilkinson, the map formed part of his scholarly Atlas Classica, an atlas created to illustrate the lands and geography described by ancient Greek and Roman authors. Wilkinson’s Atlas Classica was produced during a period of intense European fascination with classical antiquity. Educators, historians, and scholars sought visual tools to accompany the study of Homer, Virgil, Herodotus, and other ancient writers. This map reflects that intellectual movement by reconstructing the geography of the Mediterranean as it related to the events of the Trojan War and the legendary journeys of the heroes who emerged from it. The map spans the eastern Mediterranean basin, extending from southern Italy and Sicily in the west across Greece, the Aegean Sea, and Asia Minor to the Levant and Syria in the east. The Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus) appears in the northeast, while North Africa and the coast of Libya are visible to the south. Classical place names appear throughout the map, including Italia, Sicilia, Graecia, Macedonia, Thracia, Asia Minor, Phrygia, Lydia, and Syria. The famous site of Troy is shown on the northwestern coast of Asia Minor near the Dardanelles. A particularly fascinating feature of the map is the network of curved routes drawn across the Mediterranean Sea. These lines trace the legendary voyages of figures associated with the Trojan War cycle. Among them are the journeys of Aeneas following the fall of Troy, the travels of Telemachus searching for his father, and the long wanderings of Odysseus (Ulysses) as described in the Odyssey. These routes connect famous locations such as Troy, Crete, Sicily, Carthage, and the shores of Greece and Italy, transforming the map into a visual narrative of classical mythology. The engraving is precise and elegant, typical of late eighteenth-century British cartography. The map was engraved by E. Bourne, whose fine line work and careful lettering give the sheet a refined and scholarly appearance. Subtle contemporary hand coloring highlights the ancient regions and coastlines, adding visual clarity and decorative charm. Today the map appeals not only to collectors of antique cartography but also to those interested in classical literature, mythology, and the history of ancient Mediterranean civilizations. It provides a striking visual interpretation of the epic journeys that have shaped Western storytelling for more than two millennia. This example is an original antique map printed in 1798 and hand-colored at the time of publication. It is not a modern reproduction. Any presentation images showing the map framed are for visual inspiration only. The map is supplied unframed. Condition: Good antique condition with attractive original hand coloring. Light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with age. The sheet retains generous margins suitable for framing. Framing tips: This map frames beautifully in a dark walnut or ebonized wood frame with a generous ivory or museum-white mat. A double mat with a subtle gold inner fillet complements the warm tones of the antique paper and highlights the elegant engraving. Such a presentation works particularly well in a study, library, or classical interior setting. Keyword block: Bellum Trojanum, Trojan War map, Homer Iliad map, Odyssey map, ancient Greece map, ancient Mediterranean map, Troy map, Aeneas voyage, Odysseus voyage, Ulysses route, Telemachus journey, Atlas Classica map, Robert Wilkinson map, London 1798 map, Pontus Euxinus, Black Sea map, Aegean Sea map, Mediterranean Sea map, Sicilia, Italia, Graecia, Macedonia, Thracia, Asia Minor, Phrygia, Lydia, Syria, Crete, Carthage, Libya, ancient mythology map, classical geography map, Homeric geography, antique Mediterranean map...