Engraved Furniture

The Savory lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill. This is a rare petrol pocket lighter, created in Switzerland by La Nationale for the Alfred Dunhill Company in Paris, back in the 1936. This semi-automatic full-size lighter is the iconic and popular Savory model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and decorated with engine turned barley patterns. This very early Dunhill lighter is highly collectible. This model was originally marketed with two names, The Savory in France and The Handy in the rest of the world Brand: Dunhill-Paris. Model: Savory Semi-automatic, full size. First Produced: 1936. Material: Solid .925 Sterling silver. Weight: 56.2 Grams, (36.03 Dwt). Measurements: 50 mm by 34 mm by 12 mm (1.97 x 1.34 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed in full as follow, "ALFRED DUNHILL PARIS FAB. SUISSE STERLING MECAN AD SAVORY BREVETTE No-806949". Alfred Dunhill He inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks). Literature: Blei-Bottoni, The Dunhill Petrol Lighter "A Unique Story", Unique SRL 2004 first edition. Figure-500 Pp-256-259 for this model illustrated in several materials and finishes. Note: This pocket lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. This lighter just need a new flint and proper lighter fluid. Was tested and is in working condition. Collateral: This lighter is accompanied by a presentation pouch. Condition: The overall condition of this Alfred Dunhill lighter...

Ottoman Costume Prints Pair, Imam & Court Official, Hand-Colored 1749 A refined and visually striking pair of 18th-century hand-colored engravings depicting figures from the Ottoman Empire, dated 1749. These elegant costume plates present, on one sheet, an Imam of the Great Mosque, richly dressed in flowing robes with fur trim and a distinctive turban, and on the other, a high-ranking court official or commander, posed with staff and ceremonial attire. Together, they form a beautifully balanced and complementary composition, ideal for display as a decorative pair. The engravings originate from a celebrated European publication documenting Ottoman court life and costume, produced during a period of heightened Western fascination with the East. Each figure is rendered with fine engraved detail and delicately enhanced with original hand color, capturing the textures of luxurious fabrics, the structure of ceremonial garments, and the dignified bearing of the subjects. The generous margins and visible plate marks further emphasize their authenticity and 18th-century origin. What makes this pair particularly desirable is the harmony between the two figures. The Imam, standing frontally with a calm, composed presence, contrasts elegantly with the more dynamic posture of the official figure, who leans slightly and engages the viewer with a sense of authority. The color palette—soft greens, purples, and warm neutrals—works cohesively, making the pair highly suitable for framing and interior placement. These prints are ideal for use as a statement piece above a console, in a study, or within a curated gallery wall. Their subject matter appeals to collectors of Ottoman history, costume prints, and decorative works on paper, while their aesthetic quality makes them equally attractive to interior designers seeking authentic antique elements. Note: Interior mockups shown are for inspiration only. The print is an original antique and is sold unframed. Condition is good for age, with light age toning, scattered spotting, and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century paper. The sheets retain full margins and show the original plate marks. Colors remain fresh and attractive. Framing suggestions: These prints lend themselves exceptionally well to dark walnut or ebonized frames with wide ivory or warm off-white mats. A symmetrical side-by-side hanging enhances their visual impact, particularly in a refined, warm-toned interior. For a more contemporary setting, a clean gallery-style presentation with generous spacing will highlight their elegance. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand color Maker: Thomas Jefferys, London, 1749 Keywords: ottoman print, ottoman costume engraving, imam engraving, janissary officer print, turkish costume print, 18th century engraving, hand colored engraving, antique costume print, islamic art print, middle eastern art, ottoman empire art...

Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing on each casing. This pair can also also be used as vases. Good condi...

Danzig Merchant Costume Engraving, Polish Trade Figure, Hand-Colored 1749 This refined mid-18th century hand-colored costume engraving depicts a merchant from Danzig, the historic B...

Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843 This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Marine of the Imperial Guard (Marins de la Garde Impériale...

A circa 1900's Caldwell silver plated 8 lights chandelier very unusual floral design

A fine antique Engish presentation silver box. In sterling silver with a gilt interior by George Unite & Sons of Chester in 1899. Commissioned as a gift by Abbas Hilmi II, the last...

Remarkable workmanship, mouthblown art glass chandelier. If you are looking for a special light fixture to grace your living space then this handcrafted chandelier from the land of ...

Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting seven remarkable and highly decorative seashells, publish...

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...

Antique Louvre Architectural Engravings Pair, French Neoclassical Reliefs, c.1803 This refined pair of early 19th-century French architectural engravings depicts sculptural relief d...

Antique print titled 'The Elevation of Nen Bold-Hall in Warwickshire (..)'. View of the Bold Hall in Warwickshire, England. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus' by Co...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus (Brome Grasses), c.1830 This striking set of eight early 19th-century botanical engravings features several expressive species of Bro...

Blaeu's Dombes, Lyonnais and Bresse, France – Original 1642 Map This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored map depicts the historic Sovereignty of Dombes (La Souveraineté de ...

Antique Map of the Ancient Persian Empire – Imperium Persicum, 1817 This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored antique map titled Imperium Persicum Antiquum depicts the vast territories of the ancient Persian Empire at its greatest historical extent. Published in London in 1817 by the respected British map publisher Robert Wilkinson and engraved by E. Bourne, the map formed part of Wilkinson’s influential Atlas Classica, a scholarly atlas designed to illustrate the geography described by classical historians and ancient authors. During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, European scholarship experienced a renewed fascination with the great civilizations of antiquity. Wilkinson’s Atlas Classica was produced as an educational and historical reference work, enabling students and readers of classical literature to visualize the lands described by historians such as Herodotus, Xenophon, Strabo, and Ptolemy. This map presents the territorial reach of the Persian Empire during the Classical Period, particularly during the era of the Achaemenid dynasty founded by Cyrus the Great. The map covers a vast geographic region stretching from Greece and the eastern Mediterranean across Anatolia and the Near East to Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. To the west appear Macedonia and Greece along the shores of the Mediterranean, while Egypt and Libya occupy the southwestern portion of the map. Moving eastward, the territories of Asia Minor, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Media, and Persia dominate the central region, while Bactria, Sogdiana, Parthia, and other eastern provinces extend toward the frontiers of India. Prominent bodies of water are carefully engraved, including the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus), the Caspian Sea (Caspium Mare), and the Persian Gulf (Sinus Persicus). The Arabian Peninsula is shown in detail to the south, labeled Arabia, while the Red Sea and the Mare Erythraeum appear along the southern edge of the map. Mountain ranges, rivers, and ancient trade routes are delicately rendered, reflecting the geographic understanding of the classical world. Regions and provinces are distinguished with subtle contemporary hand coloring, allowing viewers to easily identify the various satrapies and territories associated with the Persian imperial system. Classical place names appear throughout the map, offering a fascinating glimpse into how the ancient world was recorded in historical sources. The engraving itself is precise and elegant, characteristic of early nineteenth-century British cartography. E. Bourne’s fine line work and clear lettering give the map both scholarly clarity and decorative appeal, making it suitable for collectors of historical maps as well as designers seeking refined classical imagery. This example is an original antique map printed in 1817 with original hand coloring applied at the time of publication. It is not a modern reproduction. Any 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 occasional minor handling marks consistent with age. The sheet retains generous margins suitable for framing. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a dark walnut, ebonized, or gilded frame with a wide 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 delicate hand coloring, creating an elegant presentation suitable for a study, library, or classical interior. Keyword block: Imperium Persicum Antiquum, Persian Empire map, Achaemenid Empire map, Cyrus the Great empire map, ancient Persia map, Atlas Classica map, Robert Wilkinson map, London 1817 map, E Bourne engraver, ancient Middle East map, classical geography map, Persia, Media, Parthia, Bactria, Sogdiana, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Babylonia, Asia Minor, Anatolia, Arabia, Egypt, Libya, Caucasus map...

A Desarmeaux DO petrol lighter made in France. This is a beautiful and rare antique pocket petrol lighter made in Saint Etienne France during the Art Deco period, back in 1931-1932....

This exquisite 1845 handcolored engraving is a testament to the scientific curiosity and artistic detail of the 19th century. The print features a collection of five arachnids, each ...

French workshop, single door bonnetiere, oak, France, 1930s. The door is divided into three panels, a saltire cross incised into the upper and lower fields and a run of joined lozeng...

Portuguese Dressage & Piaffe Engravings — Classical Horsemanship, 1790 This elegant set of three antique copperplate engravings originates from the celebrated Portuguese equestrian ...

Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print, Saccharum officinarum, Hand Colored This finely executed botanical engraving depicts Saccharum officinarum, the sugarcane plant, one of the most i...

Constantinople – Panoramic Engraving by Matthäus Merian the Elder, Frankfurt, 1635 This finely detailed copperplate engraving presents a sweeping bird’s-eye view of Constantinople (...

This charming engraved pewter snuff box, dating to circa 1900, is a beautifully preserved example of everyday Judaica—a personal object once carried a...

Polish Royal & Noble Costume Engravings, Hand-Colored Set of 4, 1749 This elegant set of four mid-18th century hand-colored costume engravings depicts members of Polish society and ...

Title: 1802 German Map of Kashmir and Surrounding Regions by Weimar, Based on Gentil Description: This rare and finely detailed antique map, titled Charte von Kaschemir, was pub...

Austrian Art Nouveau Three Rooster Diminutive Vase with Talon Legs Austria, Circa 1890s, Franz Bergmann School, Unmarked This rare and striking Art Nouveau vase exemplifies the o...

A wonderful French faceted cut crystal casket with engraved scroll bronze ormolu mountings with wreath draped keyhole. Measures: 5.25&quo...

Antique Map Syria Egypt Nile Delta, Lapie 1838 – Hand Colored Engraving This finely detailed antique map of Syria and Egypt was published in Paris in 1838 as part of the celebrated ...

Ancient Persian Empire Map of Persia, Babylon & Arabia, Published 1831 A finely engraved and historically important map titled “The Eastern Part of the Ancient Persian Empire,” publ...

French Art Deco bronze neo-Greek jardiniere/planter France, circa 1920s A striking French Art Deco bronze neo-Greek jardiniere/planter from the 1920s, a substantial and intricately ...

Knight of the Order of the Redeemer or Precious Blood, 18th-Century Engraving This exquisite 18th-century hand-colored engraving portrays a Knight of the Order of the Redeemer (or...

Antique Coconut Palm Botanical Study, Cocos nucifera, c.1831 Description: This highly detailed botanical engraving presents a full analytical study of the coconut palm, including fl...

Desk magnifing glass in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enameled handle like lapis lazuli stone. Contemporary modern style. Lens diameter cm. 7, total length cm. 19.5. Silver weig...

Large sterling silver teapot from the 1950s with rich Moorish-style engraving and a sculpted wooden handle. At approximately 766 g, the piece has substantial visual and physical pres...

This exquisite mezuzah is hand-carved from authentic Jerusalem stone, originally part of the Western Wall. These historic stones, uprooted due to structural shifts over 70 years ago, were later repurposed to cover marble sinks used...

Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 4 PICE.A. Plate VI" Description: This 19th-century ornithological print, intended as a scientific reference, features a variety of lan...

Pair of 19th-Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures on Plinth Bases Description: A finely carved and substantial pair of Grand Tour-era marble sphinx sculptures, ea...

Antique Portrait François Véron 1648, Jesuit Theologian Engraving Description: A finely engraved and historically compelling portrait of François Véron (ca. 1575–1649), a prominent ...

This urn is extremely fine due to the workmanship and fine Engraving. The handles are curved an upward shaped arc. It has a fine engraving in an armoral design depicting stars And a ...

This large antique ladies dresser or vanity set is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from the United States and da...

Daum Cameo Glass Bowl, France, circa 1910. A rare Art Nouveau Daum cameo glass vitrified Monnaies du Pape round coupe (Honesty). Very finely acid etched, wheel carved decor of Hones...

A 1930’s vintage Italian bronze and Murano glass Empire style pendant chandelier having dozens of colorful, beaded glass flowers in shades of bl...

Blaeu Virginia and Florida Map – Decorative Early America Chart 1642 A highly important and visually striking map of the southeastern coast of North America, titled Virginiae partis...

Jerusalem, Holy City View – Early Renaissance Woodcut, c.1560 This rare and evocative Renaissance woodcut depicts the Holy City of Jerusalem as imagined in early modern Europe, show...

American folk art Pyrography pair Flying Ducks. This is an original and beautifully detailed hand incised work of art on wood panel of five (5) flying ducks. This unique work of art is hand incised using pyrographic techniques. It is signed lower left E. H. Hart. Dimensions: 9.75 iniches wide and 12 inches high. Provenance: Old New England collection. History of the Pyrography: py·rog·ra·phy is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century About E.H. Hart Hart, Ernest Huntley 'Ernest H. Hart' (New York City, 1910 - Florida, 1985). An American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and author, Ernest Huntley Hart...

Republican General and His Guide 1795, Napoleonic Era Military Uniform Print This finely hand-colored 19th-century engraving depicts a Republican general and his guide as uniformed ...

This impressive pair of Italian Empire Style fern pedestals was crafted in Italy during the second to third quarter of the 20th century and beautifully exemplifies the elegance and s...

Early Christian World Biblical Map — Travels of the Apostles, Antique, 1798 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored biblical map titled “The Countries Travelled by the Apos...

Original Antique Anatomical Print of a European Crayfish by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting the common European crayfish and its anatomy, p...

Antique Bosporus View with Beil-Gorod Fort – Bartlett Constantinople, circa 1839 A picturesque 19th-century view of Fort Beil-Gorod on the Bosporus, after W.H. Bartlett, depicting a...

Monumental Classical Relief Scene, Montfaucon Antiquity Explained Engraving, 1721 Description This impressive and richly scaled engraving originates from the landmark antiquarian wo...

Original Antique Print of Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three European butterflies together with t...

Fantastic quality large antique Edwardian silver plated twin handled tray, having a fantastic quality large antique Edwardian tray with beautiful engraved detail to the centre, havin...

Collection of 19th Century American and European Lithographs & Engravings Featuring Native American Subjects A compelling group of four framed 19th-century prints, including two fin...

Antique St Eustatius Caribbean View, Ships Harbor, Tournefort 1717 A highly evocative early 18th-century engraved view of the Caribbean island of St. Eus...

Elegant Hollywood Regency White & Silver Drum Form Ice Bucket/Cooler Japan, Circa 1960s Appears to have never been used. This elegant Hollywood Regency white and silver drum-form...

Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Metropolitan 1929 1st Edition. Octavo, pp. [1-6] [1-2] 3-313 [314: blank], i...

Architectural engravings by Jean-François de Neufforge (1714–1791). Neufforge was a Flemish engraver, architect, and publisher known for his work "Recueil élémentaire d'architectur...

La Pérouse Alaska Tlingit Costume Engraving – French Expedition, 1797 A rare and historically significant late 18th-century engraving depicting the indigenous inhabitants of Port de...

Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835 This charming set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian natural histo...

JOHN GOULD - Herons - Set of Four A set of four original hand-colored lithographs engraved by J. Gould and H C Richter from the original first edition of B...