Engraved Furniture

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit, 18th-Century Engraving This finely hand-colored engraving portrays a Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit (Ordre du Saint-Esprit), one of t...

An antique tea set and a silver-plated teapot that is beautifully designed and created are suitable for elegant serving. With lid pressed, cast and cha...

Antique French Apprentice Breton Three Door Cabinet With Central Window. Traditional Breton Small Furniture, Hand Carved With Baluster Inset Panels. Rear of Cabinet Has The Manufact...

Antique map titled 'Espagne carte comparative', showing river systems, the modern states of Spain and Portugal and the Roman provinces of Lusitania, Beatica & Hispania Tarraconen...

Title: Sex Appeal – Humorous Hand-Colored Etching by Boris O’Klein, Dirty Dogs of Paris Series This humorous hand-colored etching and aquatint titled “Sex Appeal” is by Boris O’Klei...

Details Pair of Candle Holders Commissioned for Del Cambio Restaurant Signed Plexiglas and metal Italy, c.1973 Height 8.5 cm (3.3 in) Width 7.5 cm (3 in) Depth 4.5 cm (1.8 in) ...

American Art Nouveau sterling silver hand mirror, ca 1890. Beveled glass in round frame with baluster handle. In dense low-relief are swans with whiplash necks, a nymph with tentacul...

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.)...

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

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 ...

These hand-colored engravings are delicate illustrations of select flora from the 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez, published in Brus...

King George III Coronation Portrait Engraving, Corbould Milton Description: A striking and highly decorative engraved portrait of King George III (1738–1820), depicted in full coron...

Antique French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Hand Cast Brass / Bronze, 17th / 18th Century. This rare primitive mortar and pestle, handcraft...

Baroque Garden View Schwöbber, Volckamer Hesperides Engraving, 1708 This exceptional early 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a detailed and highly decorative view of the g...

Sterling silver bi-color chessboard and chess game in "Florence" style. The chessboard is in molten silver with red jasper and white color marble The work was engraved with the anc...

Large antique Islamic 19th century Middle Eastern Moorish hand-etched tined copper brass bowl, 17 inches diameter. Could be used as a jardinière for a la...

Title: Creation of the World to Abraham Sacrifice, Genesis Engravings, 1700 Description: This impressive set of six early-18th-century copper engravings forms part of a larger Genes...

Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835 This elegant set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian scientific publicat...

A fine antique Georgian sterling silver wine coaster, Peter & Anne Bateman, London, 1799. The coaster having a flared & ribbed rim with baronial a engraved crest to the front of a sn...

Chinese export silver cigarette case, ca 1910. Curved and rectangular with push tab. On cover engraved tail-chasing dragon—all talons and horns and scaly serpentine body. Back plain....

This group of antique English football medals are sugned by an unknown maker, and date to approximately 1914 and done in the period Georgie V style. The three larger medals are each ...

Sterling silver cylindrical tankard gilded inside. The body is embossed an engraved by hand with scrolls and flowers Measure: 730 grams.

Antique Bixa Botanical Print, Bixa Orellana (Annatto), c.1831 Description: This vibrant botanical engraving illustrates Bixa Orellana, the annatto plant, valued for its seeds which ...

Roman Statues and Coins, Composite Antiquities Plate with Center Fold, 1721 Description: This large and visually rich engraving is a composite antiquarian study plate from the first...

JOHANN WILHELM WEINMANN (1683-1741) - PHYTANTHOZA ICONOGRAPHIE - Antique pair of framed 18th century first edition Phytanthoza Iconographie botanical hand colored mezzotint engraving...

Antique Map of Kentucky & Tennessee – The Bluegrass & Volunteer States, 1888 This antique engraved map of Kentucky and Tennessee, published in 1888 by Rand, McNally & Co. in Chicago for their Improved Indexed Business Atlas and Shippers Guide, provides a highly detailed view of two historically important Southern states in the late 19th century. It shows counties, towns, and an extensive network of railroads, capturing a period when rail transportation was rapidly transforming the economy and society of the post-Civil War South. The Kentucky section, titled “New County and Railroad Map of Kentucky,” highlights the state’s counties, with Louisville, Lexington, Covington, and Frankfort (the state capital) standing out as major centers. Known as “The Bluegrass State,” Kentucky was already famous for its fertile farmland, thoroughbred horse breeding, and bourbon whiskey industry. The map shows dense railroad coverage, including the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, which connected Kentucky to major markets in the Midwest and South. The Tennessee portion, titled “County and Railroad Map of Tennessee,” provides similar detail. Counties such as Shelby, Davidson, Knox, and Hamilton are clearly marked, along with the major cities of Memphis, Nashville (the state capital), Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Known as “The Volunteer State,” Tennessee played a critical role in American history, from its frontier heritage to its importance during the Civil War. By 1888, Tennessee’s economy was diversifying, with Memphis as a cotton trading hub, Nashville as a growing cultural and commercial center, and Chattanooga as a key industrial city connected to the railroads. The map’s railroad...

Museum-quality sterling silver flask made by Tiffany & Co, New York, in 1882. The body is in very good condition, while the cap has sustained two small dents. I have left some patina...

Makalös or De la Gardieska palace, from 1643. View from Jacob's church. Later function as an arsenal and armory chamber. Rebuilt as the Dramatic Theater in 1793. Destroyed by fire on November 24, 1825. Copper engraving in Suecia antiqua et hodierna, from about 1667. This print is from "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna," which is a significant work depicting Sweden during its era as a great power. The collection of engravings...

Sculpture Samuraï all in stoneware, hand-crafted piece with subtle engraved details and decorated with enamels.

Blaeu Holy Land Map, Terra Sancta Palestina, Figural Cartouche, 1629 A highly decorative and historically important Blaeu map of the Holy Land, “Terra Sancta… Palestina” (1629), cel...

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...

Monumental vase balustre en verre double à large épaulement et col cheminée arrondi. Magnifique décor finement gravé en camée à l’acide de feuillages et de branches dans des tons dég...

Baroque oval silver tray. Made in Milan, Italy in the mid-19th century. Completely hand engraved with scrolls and central flowers. The swirls and flo...

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 ...

Artist Antonia Dombrowsky Color Etching - Etat 3/5 2000 Dimension Print Height 50 cm / 19.68 inches Width 30 cm / 11.81 inches Biography of the Artist 1935 Born in Düsseldo...

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

Two Species of Wrasse Fish – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1780 Beautiful 18th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting two species of wrasse fish, titled in manuscript Le l...

Oval mirror attributed to Luigi Brusotti or Fontana Arte. Good condition. Thanks

Antique engraving, Tomb of King Henry V Westminster Abbey, Vertue This refined eighteenth-century copperplate engraving depicts the tomb of King Henry V as seen in Westminster Abbey...

ASPREY (Retailer) - GOURDEL VALES & CO. (Manufacturer) - Exceptional and rare George V period sterling silver and guilloché enamel round dressing table box - featuring powder blue en...

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...

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...

A sterling vesta matches oval box by Thomas Johnson. This is a very rare vesta box for matches created in London, England at the silversmith atelier of Thomas Johnson. The piece has...

A highly important engraved Islamic combination locking brass casket, based on a design by the 12th Century Arab inventor & artist Ismail Al Jazari. Circa...

Coffee, Aloe, and Date Trees – Exotic Botanical Engraving, Dutch, c.1730 This large and finely detailed copper engraving showcases three important tropical and subtropical plants: t...

Victorian Brass Coral & Sea Life Circular Mirror, England, Late 19th Century This richly ornamented Victorian circular mirror exemplifies the era’s fascination with the natural scie...

Grand Roman Relief Engravings after Antique Sculpture – Montfaucon 1721 This refined pair of early 18th-century Roman relief engravings offers a balanced combination of classical su...

Blaeu Map of Peru, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving, South America 1642 A finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored map of Peru, published by Willem and Joan Blaeu in Amsterdam aro...

Set of "Thistles" glasses and decanter made in cut crystal and gold engraving by Saint Louis. All the pieces are signed under the foot. Set for 6 people including 28 pieces: - 6 cha...

Ancient engraving, map of the earth with circling zodiac "Situs Terrae Circulis Coelestibus Circumnate"

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...

Antique Map Southern United States — Carolina & Georgia, Bonne c.1780 This finely engraved eighteenth-century map by Rigobert Bonne depicts the southern portion of the early United States, focusing on the Carolinas, Georgia, and adjacent southeastern territories during the Enlightenment era. Engraved circa 1780, the map reflects Bonne’s influential position as Ingénieur-Hydrographe de la Marine and chief cartographer at the Dépôt de la Marine in Paris, where he succeeded Jacques-Nicolas Bellin and helped redefine European cartography through clarity, scientific precision, and systematic geographic representation. Titled “Carte de la Partie Sud des États Unis de l’Amérique Septentrionale,” the composition illustrates the southeastern Atlantic seaboard, extending from Virginia southward through North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Coastal features, navigational inlets, and maritime approaches are carefully delineated, highlighting the strategic importance of this region for colonial trade and naval activity. Major settlements, rivers, and geographic features appear throughout, alongside references to indigenous territories and frontier regions, reflecting contemporary European geographic knowledge in the years surrounding the American Revolution. Bonne’s engraving style emphasizes clarity and balance rather than decorative excess. Delicate linework and restrained hachuring suggest terrain, while the structured grid system reinforces scientific accuracy and legibility. Coastal bays, barrier islands, and river systems are rendered with precision, underscoring the maritime orientation of Enlightenment cartography and the importance of accurate coastal charts for navigation and colonial administration. Produced during a transformative period in North American history, this map offers insight into how European cartographers interpreted the newly emerging United States and its southern frontier. As part of Bonne’s mature output, it combines scholarly significance with strong decorative appeal, making it desirable both for collectors of early American cartography and for refined interior display. Condition report: Good antique condition with age-related toning, visible central fold as issued, light scattered spotting, and minor handling wear consistent with eighteenth-century paper; margins remain suitable for framing. Framing tips: Particularly effective in a dark walnut or black frame with an ivory or warm off-white mat; the wide horizontal format works well above desks or consoles and pairs nicely with related Bonne maps of North America for a cohesive historical presentation. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780 Keyword block: Southern United States antique map, Carolina Georgia antique map, Rigobert Bonne map, early USA cartography, Enlightenment era America map, Dépôt de la Marine map, Virginia Carolina Georgia map antique, Atlantic coast historical map, American Revolution era cartography, French cartography United States, 18th century American map engraving, colonial southeastern USA map, antique nautical chart...

Antique Portrait of Sir Thomas More – Holbein, Bartolozzi Stipple Engraving, 1793 This refined late 18th-century stipple engraving depicts Sir Thomas ...

A sweet aesthetic movement antique circa 1880 three piece tea set by Boston maker James W. Tufts. The set is made of silverplate and engraved with decorative Asian motifs including b...

A compendium lighter cigarette case made in England. This is a very rare compendium cigarettes and lighter case, created in Dublin England during the post-war back in 1947. The enti...

This large cigarette case was made by the well known Wadsworth's of Canada and dates to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The box is composed of eng...

Art Deco silver coffee and tea set. Made by Jean Puiforcat in France, ca 1930. This set comprises coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and tongs. Faceted bowl and graduated lobed base....

Engraved brass door pull – elongated organic pattern: This solid brass door pull draws inspiration from natural textures, translated into a flowing engraved pattern that recalls org...

Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean & Near East, Wilkinson London 1817 This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored map presents the vast...

Rectangular/octagonal table box in 925 silver. The box was completely handmade in Florence at the end of the last century. Engraved with floral and abstract motifs, it has been fin...