Engraved Furniture

M. FORSYTHE - 'Ash' - # 8/100 - Vintage fine art engraving on paper - signed in pencil below the plate - stained wood frame with gilt detail - under glass - celadon bevel edged matte...

The print is an 1845 handcolored engraving that features a selection of six different bat species, each carefully illustrated to highlight their distinctive anatomical features. Thes...

Indigenous Australians – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This striking hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Nieuw-Hollanders” (N...

Title: 1808 C. Smith Map of Hindoostan – British India with Intricate Details This map, titled "Hindoostan," was published by C. Smith, a prominent London map seller, on January 6, ...

A boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey in the act of putting on an inverted Okame mask, which it holds up before its face, signed Shinzan. Incised signature to the reverse. Pe...

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...

Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Moving Wings Antique Silver Swan Salt Cellar with Cobalt Blue Glass Liner & Spoon – Ornate Decorative Tableware Antique valuable silver salt or pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann. Oval, domed body on short, curve All-encompassing C-curves in relief, latticework, rocailles, tendrils of flowers and matching cartouches. Highly collectable and valuable. H x W x D: 4x 12 x 10cm. Japan or Italy stamp. In a beautifully excellent condition. An exquisite antique silver swan-form salt cellar, complete with its cobalt blue glass liner and matching silver spoon. Crafted with remarkable detail, the swan’s gracefully curved neck, textured plumage, and finely cast wings embody elegance and artistry. The silverwork is richly decorated with floral and scroll motifs, and the vibrant deep cobalt liner provides both protection and striking contrast against the silver mount. The original miniature spoon adds charm and functionality, making this piece perfect for use as an elegant salt or condiment server. These swan-form salt cellars were highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, admired for their symbolism of grace, beauty, and refinement. Today, they remain prized among collectors of antique silver tableware...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This beautifully preserved pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the arti...

Vintage set of two brass footed bowls features bands of abstract decor depicting a traditional Chinoiserie dragons flying through clouds. The bands are placed under the minimalist fl...

American Illustrator Philadelphian Thomas Guernsey Moore Pyrography Signed, Woman with Parasol and Shawl. Hand painted pyrography. Dimensions: 9.75 Inches high and 8.6 inches w...

Set of 2 Antique Beetle Prints – Scarab, Ground, and Longhorn Beetles, Sumatra c.1887 This pair of antique lithographs depicts various beetle species f...

Pair of Napoleon III Aesthetic Ormolu Naturalistic Lizard Compotes/Tazza—in the Style of Christofle France, Circa 1875 This exquisite pair of Napoleon III period ormolu compotes (ta...

Title: "A Bountiful Vine: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Grapes from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder*" Description: This captivating 19th-century botanical engraving featu...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This beautifully preserved pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the arti...

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...

Floor Plan of the Temple of Amun at Luxor – Ancient Thebes, c.1710 Description: This antique architectural engraving presents a detailed floor plan of the famous Temple of Amun in L...

Antique Cut Glass And Silver Plated Claret Jug with a lift up lid and quality shaped ornate handle, bulbous shaped cut glass centre with flower decoration raised on an ornate silver ...

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...

1805 Copperplate Engraving of Dodo and Ostrich from Abraham Rees' Cyclopaedia This rare and finely detailed copperplate engraving, created by T. Milton...

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Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, Circa 1820 Measures: 2.25" W x 1.5" D x 0.75" H / 62 Grams A finely worked small silver box crafted in 13 l...

Title: Early Depiction of Indigenous Fishing, “Maniere van te visschen,” Linschoten c.1601 Description: Original 17th-century Dutch engraving from Itinerario by Jan Huygen van Linsc...

Antique Moth Pair Xylina Lambda Ortholithia Sepp Brants 1905 Handcolor This refined matching pair of antique moth engravings originates from Parts 7–8 of...

19th Century French Silver Commemorative 3-Dimensional Napoleon Portrait Spoon  Unmarked, France, 19th Century  A remarkable 19th-century French si...

Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867 This 19th-century engraving presents a detailed view of Plaza Santo Domingo in Mexico City, one of the city’s...

Dakota (Sioux) People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This finely hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Naudowessies” depicts Indigenous Dakota (Sioux) people of ...

A historical copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Le Clerc, Comte de Buffon's work "Histoire Naturelle Générale et Particuliere." It features an illustration titled "Le Taguan ou...

An art deco guilloche enamel box designed by Deakin & Francis. This is a fabulous squared antique case-box, created in the city of Birmingham England at the silversmiths of Deakin &...

Title: "Warrior of Owhyhee: Anthropophage in War Costume, 1785 Engraving" Description: This evocative print, titled "Anthropophage d'Owhay, costume de guerre," portrays a Hawaiian w...

Creek People of North America – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This detailed and beautifully hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Creeks” depicts members of the I...

Hanukkah lamp shaped like a palace, surmounted by Islamic crescent. Made in Laghouat, Algeria. The Hanukkah lamp is made of two parts: a pierced and engraved brass in the shape of ...

Coptic Monastery Plan, Ammonia Oven & Egg Incubator, Egypt c.1776 Description: This fascinating antique engraving, dating from circa 1776 presents a detailed architectural and techn...

Dieppe – Antique Hand-Coloured French Coastal Town Engraving (1666) This charming 17th-century copper engraving presents an early bird’s-eye plan of the fortified port town of Diepp...

This evocative 18th-century engraving titled "Sir Walter Raleigh Beheaded in Old Palace Yard" illustrates the somber and historical execution of Sir Walter Raleigh, one of the most celebrated figures of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras...

Antique Biblical Engravings – The Transfiguration of Christ & Healing of a Possessed Boy, ca. 1700 This striking engraving sheet, published by Pieter Mortier in Amsterdam around 170...

Christ with Mary and Martha Engraving – Luke X Martha Reproved 1735 This antique engraving illustrates the biblical scene of Jesus visiting the house of Mary and Martha, from the Go...

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

Antique Eastern European Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) with Hebrew Inscription, c. 1880–1920 An elegant and finely engraved silver Torah pointer (Yad), most likely crafted in Eastern E...

Antique Map of West and Central Africa – Stieler Atlas, Justus Perthes 1857 This finely engraved map titled "Mittel- und Nord-Africa. Westl. Theil." was published in 1857 by Justus ...

A vibrant set of six MOG11 crystal wine goblets produced by Moser Glassworks, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, circa 1960s. This discontinued pattern is one of Moser’s most coveted col...

Maltese Knight in Beaked Cloak: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of Ceremonial Dress This remarkable hand-colored engraving, titled "Maltheser-Ritter im Schnabelmantel" (Maltese Knight...

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 ...

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

Pair of Antique Engravings of Marine Plants and Cactus Forms from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A pair of copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s ...

French Ormolu Cartouche Box with Miniature Portrait of Princess de Lamballe, Signed, Paris, circa 1900 This refined French ormolu cartouche-shaped box dates to the Belle Époque, cir...

Pair Original Hand Colored Engravings, Georges-Louis Leclerec, Comte de Buffon, Paris 1749. These two original engravings from Histoire Naturell, Generale et Particuliere, avec la...

A fine example of a silver Butterfield type sundial in the original green shagreen case. The finely engraved dial has Premier cadran (first dial) engraved with the city names and lat...

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...

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Set of Three De Bry Botanical Engravings of Indian Trees and Fruits, c.1598 – Coconut, Bamboo, and Cashew Description: A rare and beautifully matching set of three original copper e...

Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri, circa 1870s Measurements: 5.25" high x 3.25" wide x 2.25" deep Base: 2" square white marble Description A finely...

Nieuw Caledoniers – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (1800s) A beautifully hand-colored antique engraving depicting inhabitants of New Caledonia (present-day French terri...

Inhabitants of Norton Bay, Alaska – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This rare and beautifully hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Bewooners van de Nortons-Baai” (...

A very early Victorian sterling silver gilt viniagrette by Francis Clarke, Birmingham, 1841. This very nice vinaigrette is in fine condition with an engine turned top, engraved with ...

Mexican Indigenous People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This richly hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Mexicanen” depicts Indigenous people from Mexico in a ...

This Sheffield Reproduction silver plated gallery tray was made in Sheffield England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. This oval tray ...

The map was engraved by Richard William Seale, a notable British engraver. This map is a fine example of 18th-century cartography, particularly focused on maritime navigation. The m...

Set of Four De Bry Botanical Engravings of Exotic Spices and Plants, c.1598 – Cinnamon, Aloe, and Aromatics of the Indies A fine and complete set of four original copper engravings ...

Set of 5 Antique French Bronze (Apothecary) Metric Weights with Original Wooden Block, Circa 1880 A handsome and authentic set of 19th-century French bronze metric weights, housed i...

Title: "The Battle of Flowers at Cannes, 1889" This colorful engraving titled *The Battle of Flowers at Cannes* was published in the *Illustrated London News* on March 6, 1886. It d...