Engraved Furniture

Antique Grape Varieties Botanical Print, Vitis Vinifera Study, Hand Colored This comparative botanical engraving presents multiple varieties of Vitis vinifera, offering a more analy...

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...

A rare example of a quarter chiming bracket clock made 1800-1805 by John Allam and Thomas Caithness with an eight day triple fusee movement chiming on ten bells. This clock has an un...

Hellas seu Graecia Universa is a finely detailed late-17th-century map of Greece and the Aegean world, issued by Philipp Cluver around 1697 (possibly 1694). The map was published in ...

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 Turmeric Botanical Print, Curcuma Longa, Hand Colored, c.1831 Description: This vibrant botanical engraving depicts Curcuma Longa, the turmeric plant, including its distinct...

Renaissance Portraits of the Lord of Rimini, Alexander Vitelleschi, and a Young Duchess This remarkable trio of hand-colored lithographs offers a compelling visual narrative of Rena...

Antique Tobacco Botanical Print, Nicotiana Tabacum, c.1831 Description: This elegant botanical engraving depicts Nicotiana Tabacum, the tobacco plant, with flowering stems, leaves, ...

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon Measures: H. 16 x W. 24.6 x D. 16.1 cm An exceptional Gujarati casket with a rectangular box and truncated pyramidal lid (with slopes on each side and a flat top) made from exotic wood, probably teak (Tectona grandis), covered with a mother-of-pearl mosaic. The tesserae, cut from the shell of the green turban sea snail (Turbo marmoratus, a marine gastropod) in the shape of fish scales, are pinned to the wooden structure with silver ball-headed nails. The casket is set on bracket feet on the corners. The masterfully engraved decoration of the silver mounts follows the most refined and erudite Mannerist repertoire of rinceaux and ferroneries dating from the mid-16th century. The high quality and refinement of the silver mounts and, likewise, the silver nails that replaced the original brass pins used to hold the mother-of-pearl tesserae in place indicate the work of a silversmith probably working in Lisbon in the second half of the 16th century. The Indian origin of this production, namely from Cambay (Khambhat) and Surat in the present state of Gujarat in north India, is, as for the last three decades, consensual and fully demonstrated, not only by documentary and literary evidence - such as descriptions, travelogues and contemporary archival documentation - but also by the survival in situ of 16th-century wooden structures covered in mother-of-pearl tesserae. A fine example is a canopy decorating the tomb (dargah) of the Sufi saint, Sheik Salim Chisti (1478-1572) in Fatehpur Sikri in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, north India. This is an artistic production, geometric in character and Islamic in nature, where usually the mother-of-pearl tesserae form complex designs of fish scales or, similar to the dishes also made using the same technique, with the thin brass sheets and pins, stylized lotus flowers. The truncated pyramidal shape corresponds, like their contemporary tortoiseshell counterparts also made in Gujarat, to a piece of furniture used in the Indian subcontinent within the Islamic world prior to the arrival of the first Portuguese. This shape, in fact, is very old and peculiar to East-Asian caskets, chests or boxes used to contain and protect Buddhist texts, the sutras. A similar chest is the famous and large reliquary chest from Lisbon cathedral that once contained the relics of the city's patron saint, Saint Vincent. Both match in shape, having the same kind of socle or pedestal and bracket feet, and in their engraved silver mountings, featuring the same type of refined, erudite decoration. Their differences lie in the silver borders that frame the entire length of the edges of the chest (both the box and the lid), pinned with silver nails, and on the lock plate, shaped like a coat of arms in the Lisbon example. Given the exceptional dimensions of the reliquary casket...

This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior with fittings for two different types of coins and a covered powder dispenser...

Title: Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This vibrant handcolored engraving from 1805 features six tropical ...

Italian jewelry box in solid 800 silver with hard stone made entirely by hand. The body of the jewelry box is round and flower-shaped. The hinged lid has been subjected to different ...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Indépendante (..)'. Decorative map of Central Asia (Tartary). Covers from the Black Sea south to China, north to Russia, and south to Persia ...

Title: 18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanisms Description: This highly detailed 18th-century engraving presents a meticulously rendered...

English Victorian silver plate rectangular serving tray with a heavy patina, engraved surface, and ornate handles, border, and four feet.

Silver-Plated Standing Peacock Figurine, Vintage Decorative Sculpture Majestic and refined, this silver-plated standing peacock figurine embodies grac...

Antique Roman Sculpture & Medals Plate – Montfaucon, Antiquity Explained, 1721 Description This large-format engraved plate originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s landmark antiquar...

Imperial Russian Copper Cachepot with Elephant-Head Handles, Moscow, c. 1900 An exceptional Imperial Russian copper cachepot or planter, produced in Moscow in the late 19th to early...

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 ...

“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 ...

Jupiter Cults and Roman Coins, Composite Classical Engraving, Montfaucon 1721 This detailed composite engraving originates from the first English edition of Bernard de Montfaucon’s ...

Stunning, sizeable and highly decorative Arts & Crafts light fixture. This gorgeous, six-light chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. Inspired by the beauty of nature and wildlife, Arts & Crafts designers and craftsman around the world have created some of the most interesting decorative art in the history of mankind. This hand-crafted and circular chandelier too is the result of a great design and an equally impressive execution which makes this antique an...

Presenting a lovely late 19th century, EAS Douglas hunt scene aquatint engraving. Hand colored and originally painted by Edward Algernon Stuart Douglas (1...

Title: Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Statues and Deities from Bertuch’s Work Description: This captivating engraving, sourced from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* (Children's Portfolio), published in 1805, presents a series of ancient statues and deities from various cultures. Each figure is rendered with remarkable precision, offering a glimpse into historical artistic representations of mythological and religious iconography. The plate features: - Fig. 1: A standing Egyptian deity or pharaoh, showcasing the characteristic style of ancient Egyptian sculpture...

Senufo/baule Locking Currency Bracelet: a time honored texture and form define this Senufo sculptural object. The abstract etchings were achieved through a process known as scarifica...

19th-century French twisted and hand-engraved crystal ewer with sterling silver mount. The handle is beautifully adorned with stylized acanthus leaves, while the upper part of the mo...

Grand Cross of the St. Stephen's Order: Magnificent 18th-Century Engraving This magnificent hand-colored engraving showcases a "Großkreuz des St. Stephans Orden" (Grand Cross of t...

Antique Engraving of a Capuchin Monkey (Simia Apella Linn.), engraved by A. Hoffer, circa 1800 This elegant natural history engraving depicts the Capuchin Monkey (Simia Apella Linn....

Two engravings from the book "The Description of Egypt", a major publication by the scholars who accompanied Napoleon, which included descriptions and engravings made by these schola...

Set of Three Engravings of Fish from Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A striking set of three copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s mo...

An engraved portrait of Henry VIII, King of England, famous for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. His reign saw the Dissolution of...

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...

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...

This antique tray table is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from India and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Angro-Indian s...

Antique Map of Morbihan by Vuillemin – France Département Map c.1850 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored map of the département of Morbihan in Brittany, France, was pub...

Pair of 19th Century Scottish Monogrammed Hardwood Lawn Balls  A pair of 19th-century Scottish monogrammed hardwood lawn balls. Each ball, measuring 5 inches in diameter, is crafted...

Antique Map of Marne, France – Engraved by Levasseur, 1850s This beautifully detailed 19th-century engraved map of the Marne department in northeastern France was created by the ren...

Charming 20th Century International Sterling Baby or Christening Cup, Engraved “DWE” This lovely sterling silver baby or christening cup by International Silver Co. has a timeless s...

Habits et Maisons des Floridiens, Early Florida Ethnography – French Engraving, c.1757 This rare and evocative 18th-century French engraving titled Habits et Maisons des Floridiens...

Large baroque style sterling silver vase. The body of the vase has been masterfully embossed with shells, flowers and volutes, typical of the Baroque style. Still in the body of the ...

Two large candelabra-candlesticksdecorated with lion claw and cherub heads on the on the visible side . They are turned wood and are decorated, engraved and gilded only on one side ...

Infanterie de Ligne 1808, Grenadier and Voltigeur, Napoleonic Print This finely hand-coloured 19th-century engraving depicts two soldiers of the French line infantry in 1808, shown ...

Antique Moth Pair Plusia Moneta Sepp Brants 1905 Handcolored Diptych This elegant matching pair of antique moth engravings originates from Parts 7–8 of t...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Cottongrass, Reed Grass & Coastal Species, c.1830 This elegant set of eight antique botanical engravings features a beautifully balanced sel...

Napoleonic Dragoons and Dragoon Sapper, French Cavalry 1809 This hand-coloured military engraving depicts two mounted figures of the French dragoons in 1809, identified as a Dragoon...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Nicotiana Tabacum and Nicotiana Rustica, 1854 This striking hand-colored botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s 'Deutschlands Tech...

Napoleonic Gilt-Bronze Portrait Medallion of Napoleon, Signed Carlier Fecit, France, circa 1804–1806 An Empire-period gilt-bronze portrait medallion of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821...

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...

An exceptionally large and majestic Torah Crown (Keter Torah), created in North Africa in the mid-19th century, distinguished by its monumental form and exquisitely detailed repoussé...

Rare Antique Rhinoceros Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769 Description: This striking 18th-century engraving of the Indian rhinoceros, titled Le Rhinoceros, comes from the Dutch edition of Buffon’s monumental natural history, published in Amsterdam by J.H. Schneider in 1769. Appearing as Plate VII in Tome XI, this is one of the most dramatic and desirable mammal plates in the entire series. The image was drawn by Jacques de Sève, the principal artist for Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle, and engraved by C.J. Fritsch, whose finely controlled linework captures the heavy folds, armour-like hide, and distinctive single horn of Rhinoceros unicornis with remarkable accuracy. Buffon’s description of the rhinoceros reflected the 18th century’s growing scientific curiosity about exotic species, and this plate reflects that fascination. The animal is shown standing solidly on a grassy bank against a pale sky and rocky cliff, a composition that emphasises both its mass and its rarity. De Sève’s rendering combines scientific observation with something of the romance and wonder that natural history imagery held for Enlightenment audiences. The armour-plated skin is depicted in sculptural relief through subtle cross-hatching, while carefully applied hand colouring enhances the deep greys, browns, and dusty pinks of the hide and landscape. As with all Schneider-edition plates, the colouring is richer, more transparent, and more refined than in many other continental versions of Buffon. This engraving is an excellent example of 18th-century copperplate technique. The plate mark is clearly visible, the impression strong, and the proportions generous, with wide margins characteristic of the Amsterdam edition. The sheet forms a beautiful standalone artwork but also pairs exceptionally well with other large-format Buffon subjects such as the elephant, camel, or buffalo plates...

The Coronation of His Majesty George IV – July 19, 1821 – Hand-Coloured Engraving by Matthew Dubourg, 1822 Vivid hand-coloured engraving depicting the coronation of King George IV a...

Title: Hand-Colored Optical View of Vienna (Rotenturmstrasse & Leopoldstadt) This hand-colored perspective view, attributed to Salomon Kleiner and published by Daumont in Paris betw...

18th Century Kneeling Male Nude Academic Figure Study after de Lairesse c1745 This finely engraved academic figure study depicts a kneeling male nude shown in profile, engaged in a ...

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...

Reclining Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745 This elegant academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de Lairesse’s influ...

19th Century pair Egermann Bohemian Czech ruby glazed and engraved glass decanters, of tall slender form, cut to clear, complete with original firm fitting stoppers. The pair feature Egermann’s popular deer and castle...

These engravings are a series of detailed architectural drawings from "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouwkunde" by Tieleman van der Horst, engraved by Jan Schenk...

Rectangular with rounded corners table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent enamels on a radial guilloché an...

Antique 19th century Middle Eastern Persian Qajar Dynasty ( 1785-1924) tinned copper pitcher. The teardrop form ruffled mouth with a flat hand wrought handle, over a neck decorated with hand chased figures and geometric designs. Nice decorative old rustic hand-hammered ewer pitcher in the Mameluke Qajar style. Large tinned copper pitcher entirely engraved and plated with silver, tinned with incised scene of a figure seated. Persian Moorish Middle Eastern tinned copper water jug ewer. Middle eastern Arabic...

Spanish Drinks or Cocktails Table with Wrought Iron Base and Brass Engraved Top. Spain, 1950s This stunning iron and brass Guéridon end / side table features a four footed base with ...