Engraved Furniture

Oval evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. Measurement cm. 5.5 x 10 x 14.8, interior with ground mirror. Weight gr. 748. Created in 1...

Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Prints by Bertuch, c. 1800 Set of three original antique hand-colored copper engravings depicting spectacular butterflies and moths together with their caterpillar and chrysalis stages, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the beginning of the 19th century. The three plates are titled “Insecten XXIX / Insectes XXIX,” “Insecten XXIII / Insectes XXIII,” and “Insecten XXXI / Insectes XXXI.” Together they form a particularly decorative group illustrating the remarkable variety and metamorphosis of butterflies and moths. The first plate, Insecten XXIX, presents four large butterflies. Particularly striking is the brilliant blue specimen occupying the lower half of the composition, contrasted with three butterflies in more restrained shades of brown, cream and violet. The different views of the wings demonstrate the extraordinary variation in pattern and coloration among exotic butterflies. The second plate, Insecten XXIII, is devoted to two spectacular moths and their life cycles. The upper specimen is a Death’s-head Hawk-moth type, immediately recognizable by the remarkable skull-like marking on its thorax. It is accompanied by its large striped caterpillar and chrysalis. Below is another beautifully patterned moth shown together with its caterpillar and pupal stage. The third plate, Insecten XXXI, is dominated by a magnificent large eye-spotted moth. Its broad wings carry four prominent eye-like markings surrounded by intricate bands of black, cream, red and ochre. Beneath it are the extraordinary green caterpillar and dark chrysalis, illustrating three stages of the insect’s metamorphosis. The three engravings are beautifully enhanced with original hand coloring. Together they create an exceptionally attractive natural-history ensemble, combining strong decorative appeal with the scientific fascination with insect metamorphosis that characterized European natural history around 1800. The plates bear engraved signatures of Jacob Hauer Schmuzer, one of the engravers associated with Bertuch’s monumental publication. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar from 1790 onward, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved plates introduced readers to natural history, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. The three plates work particularly well displayed together and would make an impressive grouping in a living room, library, study, bedroom or natural-history inspired interior. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob Hauer Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plates: Insecten XXIII / Insectes XXIII Insecten XXIX / Insectes XXIX Insecten XXXI / Insectes XXXI Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 Period: Early 19th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engravings on paper Number of Items: 3 Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, scattered minor spotting and occasional handling marks. Some minor marginal wear and edge irregularities. Original hand coloring remains strong and attractive. Please refer to the photographs for the individual condition of each sheet. Please note: These are three original antique engravings from around 1800, not modern reproductions. The prints are sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: set of butterfly prints, antique butterfly prints, antique moth...

Antique map titled 'Descriptio Paradisi et Terrae Canaan'. Original antique map of Canaan, Armenia, Syria, Mesopotamia and Arabia. It displays the Middle East from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf...

Medieval Coronation Ceremony, Hand-Colored Costume Plate by Paul Mercuri, 1845 A richly detailed hand-colored engraving depicting a grand medieval coronation or ecclesiastical cerem...

Spectaculaire vase ovoïde à panse méplate et col navette sur piédouche en verre triple. Magnifique décor gravé en très fines réserves à l’acide et repris à la roue, de feuillages et ...

Christ Healing the Sick and Preaching the Sermon on the Mount, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700 This fine engraving, published by Pieter Mortier in Amsterdam around 1700, presents two strik...

Title: 18th-Century Engraving of European Monarchies with Heraldry and Imperial Regalia This intricately detailed 18th-century engraving, *Statua Regum et Ropotorum P.C.N.*, offer...

Set of 12 American Aesthetic Movement Silverplate & Goldwashed Lotus Open Salts Meriden Britannia Company, circa 1875–1890 Dimensions: 2" W × 1.75" D × 1.5" H (each) Bowl: 1.25" dia...

Sandwich-Eilanders – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Hawaiian Figures (c.1800) Description: An early 19th-century hand-colored ethnographic engraving titled “Sandwich-Eilanders,” ...

Design – engraved brass wall light: This black and gold wall light fixture features a linear composition built from two distinct elements: a rectangular black steel frame and a vert...

19th Century French Carved Giltwood & Ormolu Swan Bed Corona or Ciel de Lit France, Circle of Workshops of Jacob-Desmalter or Maison Krieger Dimensions: 14....

Optica View The Hague Canal & Cannon Foundry, Basset c.1770 This is a finely engraved and hand-colored optical print titled *Vue du Canal et de l’Hotel de Fonderie de Canon a la Hay...

Set of Three Baron d’Eisenberg Equestrian Engravings, 1727 Description: A refined set of three early 18th-century equestrian engravings showing classical riding and manège training....

Title: 1799 Samuel Howitt "Mares & Foals" Engraving – Original Georgian English Equestrian Print Creator: Samuel Howitt (British, 1756–1822) Date: Published February 1, 1799 Medium: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper, unframed Country of Origin: England An original late Georgian copperplate engraving titled Mares & Foals, designed and engraved by the distinguished British sporting artist Samuel Howitt. The print depicts a tranquil pastoral scene with mares and their young gathered beneath a magnificent tree in an English countryside setting. The plate is signed in the image "Howitt inv. et f.", indicating that Howitt both conceived and executed the engraving himself. At lower right it bears the publication line "Published Feb.y 1st, 1799," confirming its eighteenth-century origin. Samuel Howitt was among the foremost British animal and sporting artists of his generation. Renowned for his naturalistic depictions of horses, hunting scenes, and wildlife, his works were widely admired by the English gentry and remain highly collectible today. His engravings combine elegant composition with remarkable observational detail, making them timeless decorative works. This authentic Georgian print offers exceptional appeal for equestrian interiors, country houses, libraries, and collectors of antique sporting art. Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with more than two centuries of age. The sheet retains generous original margins and presents beautifully. Presented unframed. Framed images are shown for inspiration only and not always to scale. Keywords: Samuel Howitt, Mares & Foals, horse engraving, equestrian print, Georgian engraving, sporting art, English countryside, antique animal print, original copperplate engraving, British horse art, pastoral landscape, 1799 engraving, country house decor, stable decoration, laid paper print, eighteenth century print, English sporting print...

This magnificent engraving is entitled "Battle of La Hougue" by the engraver E.C Voysard after Benjamin West. It depicts the Battle of Barfleur- La Hougue,...

Sphere table cigarette lighter in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver and translucent fire enamel on guilloché, in a modern contemporary style. Piezoelectric mechanism. Dimensions d...

Original Antique Print of Volcanic Eruptions and Ships by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two dramatic volcanic phenomena, published in Fri...

Antique map titled 'Novissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula, Auctore Nicolao Visscher'. Gorgeous example of Nicholas Visscher's World map, which appeared...

Chacun Son Tour – Humorous Hand-Colored Etching by Boris O’Klein, ca. 1930s This delightful hand-colored etching and aquatint titled “Chacun Son Tour!” (translated as “Everyone Has ...

This elegant sterling silver rectangular double-handled butlers tray features engraved Neo-Renaissance decoration including winged cherubs along with urns and floral and foliate moti...

Fontana Arte Illuminated Wood and Glass Wall Mirror, circa 1940 An extraordinary and rare illuminated circular wall mirror, designed by Guglielmo Ulrich for Fontana Arte, circa 194...

This marvelous round glass-framed mirror, measuring 80h x 80 cm, is made with a mouth-blown Murano Crystal Torchon element, with a diameter of 4 cm, embellished with 24 kt gold leaf ...

A rare large 20th-century English Silvered gesso on moulded resin, the floral scroll frame centred lotus flowers. The bevelled plate is 88cm x 58cm, and the frame is 150cm x 102cm. Condition Tiny scratches lose in light spotting, mainly to edges. This mirror can be suitable as a console and pier mirror...

Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Moving Wings. Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann. Oval, do...

Art Deco period silver-plate cigarette case - 'D' monogram - delicate diagonal tooling - interior gilt wash - unsigned - United States (likely) - circa 1930's. Excellent vintage con...

Mehmed IV Ottoman Sultan “The Hunter” Portrait Engraving, c.1700 A striking and highly decorative late 17th to early 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting Mehmed IV (1642–169...

The Kaaba in Mecca – Early 18th-Century Dutch Engraving, c. 1730 This rare and striking copper engraving presents a historic European view of the Kaaba ("De Kabba, of Het Huis Gods ...

Full Dress of a Gentleman: Regency Era Elegance from Ackermann's Repository This refined hand-colored engraving from April 1, 1810, is plate 26 from volume 3 of Ackermann’s Reposi...

A very fine antique English 18th century sterling silver swing handle cake basket, by Richard Morton, Sheffield, 1778. Richard Morton is regarded as one of the most important silvers...

Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SILVER frame made with the casting method and finished with a chisel, subsequently burnished and reproducing the bricks of a wall of a fortress. This "frame" is supported at the four horses two tone...

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...

Pair of Confederate Civil War Cast Iron Cannonballs with Century Ormolu Mounts,* United States, Circa 1861–1863 *This offering consists of four pieces, two cannonballs, and two peri...

An impressive large 19th-century Islamic tinned copper basin, richly hand-engraved with monumental Arabic calligraphy, intricate arabesques and densely worked geometric ornament in t...

This original antique map, titled "Carte du Cours du Maragnon ou de la Grande Riviere des Amazones," illustrates the course of the Amazon River (referred to here as the Maragnon) fro...

Stunning Early 20th Century Liberty & Co. Brass and Hardwood Folding Tea Table Finished With Decorative with Enamel Peacocks & Enamel Embellishment, made in the Middle East Repetiti...

Very beautiful rare and large lacquer of Chinese inspiration. Representation of a green space with many plants such as cherry trees and magnolia. A bird crosses the lacquer with its ...

Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful swan ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with gold/silver plating, it is the perfect addition t...

A modern brass and birch sideboard handcrafted in Italy, this beautiful piece features 8 spacious drawers and a refined Mid-Century Modern style. Crafted from solid birch and finish...

Riproduzione di uno specchio Antico Veneziano del XX secolo, anticato, inciso e lavorato a mano, con cornice e foglie in colore cristallo antico, fiori in pasta vitrea multicolor in ...

**Customizable Artisan Elegance: Poplar Wood Pantry Covered in Brass** Pantry from kitchen,hall,all,hotel In the world of interior design, where art meets functionality, a masterpie...

Wooden wall decor made of a piece of reclaimed wood from antique wood river boat. Words & bamboos engraved, together with the signature. Strings for hanging attached. manufacture...

A decorative vintage Indian hanging bell jar crafted from vivid light blue glass and suspended from brass chains. The large rounded glass vessel terminates in a small blue glass knop...

Antique Map Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire Anatolia Syria Iraq Black 1884 This detailed and beautifully engraved antique map titled Turkey in Asia was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, issued in Edinburgh in 1884 by the respected Scottish cartographic publisher Adam and Charles Black. The map illustrates a vast portion of the Middle East during the late nineteenth century, when the region formed the Asian territories of the Ottoman Empire. The map centers on Anatolia, the great peninsula that today forms modern Turkey, shown here as the heartland of Ottoman Asia. The rugged mountain ranges, river systems, and historic provinces are carefully engraved, reflecting the high standard of Victorian atlas cartography. Numerous cities and towns are clearly marked, including Constantinople (Istanbul), Smyrna (Izmir), Angora (Ankara), Trebizond, and many other regional centers that played important roles in trade and administration. Extending southward, the map covers Syria and the Levant, including Damascus, Aleppo, and the Mediterranean coastal cities that historically linked the Ottoman interior with European commerce. Further south appear Palestine and the Sinai region, together with the eastern Mediterranean coastline. The map also includes the northern portion of Egypt, showing the Nile Delta and the strategic area surrounding the Suez Canal, which had opened only fifteen years earlier in 1869 and had quickly become one of the most important maritime routes in the world. To the east the map extends into Mesopotamia, depicting the great river valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates, including the historic cities of Mosul, Baghdad, and Basra. These regions formed key administrative provinces of the Ottoman Empire and were vital corridors connecting Anatolia with Persia and the Arabian Peninsula. The composition also includes parts of Armenia, Kurdistan, and the Caucasus along the northern and northeastern margins, as well as portions of Persia and Arabia to the southeast. An inset map of Cyprus appears at the bottom, highlighting the island’s strategic importance in the eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus had recently come under British administration in 1878, reflecting the shifting geopolitical dynamics of the region during the late nineteenth century. The map is engraved with remarkable clarity, featuring finely drawn coastlines, mountain relief, and a delicate latitude and longitude grid. Land areas are distinguished with subtle printed color, a typical feature of high-quality Victorian atlas production. The understated color scheme and precise engraving give the map both historical authority and strong decorative appeal. Maps from Black’s General Atlas were widely respected for their accuracy and clarity and were used throughout the British world in schools, libraries, and government institutions. Today they are highly appreciated by collectors for their elegant engraving and for the insight they provide into the political geography of the late nineteenth century. This map was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, Edinburgh, 1884. This example is an original antique steel engraving with original printed color applied at the time of publication. It is not a modern reproduction. Any presentation images showing the print framed are for visual inspiration only. The map is supplied unframed. Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning consistent with age and a central fold from the original atlas binding. A small tear near the folding split. The engraving remains crisp and the printed color remains clear and attractive. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a wide horizontal frame. A dark walnut or classic black frame combined with an ivory or museum-white mat will emphasize the delicate engraving and warm tones of the nineteenth-century printed color. Technique: Steel engraving with original printed color Maker: Adam & Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1884 Keyword block: Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire, Anatolia, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Iraq, Baghdad, Mosul, Basra, Damascus, Aleppo, Constantinople, Istanbul, Smyrna, Izmir, Angora, Ankara, Armenia, Kurdistan, Caucasus, Persia, Iran, Arabia, Nile Delta, Egypt, Suez Canal, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East map, Ottoman provinces, nineteenth century Middle East, Victorian atlas map, Black’s General Atlas, antique Turkey map...

Wonderfully executed collaborative engraving from the end of the 18th century. Artists Jean Baptiste Michel (Paris) & Willim Leney (London) printed by "W.H. Miller" muted color palet...

This elegant antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror, crafted circa 1870, features the classic understated silhouette of the period with softly rounded upper corners and a substant...

18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas Engraved later with ancestors name 'G. von Gundlach' with corresponding Armorial Crest, Germany, Hesse or Saxony region, Circa 1790 An exceptional 18th century example of early German or Dutch craftsmanship in this traditional Kelchglas form. A finely engraved later armorial to the body reveals the Gundlach family heraldry which date back to as early as 1304. The crest and shield of arms...

Very nice engraving "dressing for the masquerade" by Francesco Bartolozzi after the painting by George Morland. It represents 3 characters in a ru...

Table lamp in hand-cut clear crystal and bronze in patinated gold. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this tabl...

Unger Brothers Art Nouveau Sterling Hand Mirror 'Reine des Fleurs', (Queen of the Flowers ) C. 1903 USA, Extensively marked for sterl...

Original Antique Print of a Chocolate-Drinking Creole Lady of Lima, Peru, c.1796 Description: An original antique copperplate engraving titled "Española Criolla de Lima" and "Dame C...

Blaeu Ottoman Empire Map, Turcicum Imperium, Figural Cartouche, 1642 A striking and highly decorative Blaeu map of the Ottoman Empire, “Turcicum Imperium” (1642), capturing the empi...

This is a French bronze metal overlayed round glass hand painted vanity/powder jar. The glass jar is decorated with a pattern of pierced columns of flowers alternated with engraved l...

A vintage mirror made around the first half of the 20th century but in the style of 18th century European antique mirrors in the Baroque or Ro...

Educational sheet illustrating a series of horses depicted in various positions and gaits—walk, trot, gallop, rearing, bucking, lying, etc. Each figure is accompanied by a Japanese c...

Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion Box with Silver Mounts and Gilt Marbled Leather, 19th Century A finely crafted 19th-century Italian Grand Tour table box, combining cla...

A charming reproduction print of a 19th century Italian engraving by Giuseppe Allezard, of a naval ship with 84 cannons bearing the Swedish flag of blue & gold cross. The text be...

Set of 12 Victorian Classical sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence, 1899-1901. Each: Plain and round; applied leafing scroll and bud rim. Engraved sc...

Masterfully Handcrafted European one-light chandelier. For those seeking a truly elegant and character-rich lighting piece, this exceptional chandelier from the early years of the 2...

This lovely Victorian christening cup is sterling silver and hallmarked London 1858. Christening cups are traditionally given for a child’s baptism and symbolize love and prosperity....

Stunning candlestick in solid 800 silver made with the fusion technique. The round base, finely engraved and chiseled with beaded and wave motifs, has a diameter of 17.5 cm (6.9 in.)...