Engraved Furniture

John Grinsell & Sons Victorian Engraved Silverplate Cheese Dome, circa 1890 Set two pieces Cover and footed tray A handsome late Victorian English silver-plated cheese or food dome...

Renaissance Wind Cosmology Woodcut with Globe & Elemental Winds, 1590 This striking late 16th-century German woodcut page originates from an early ency...

Pairpoint Cobalt Blue Wheel-Engraved Floral Art Glass Center Bowl with Controlled Bubble Pedestal, New Bedford, circa 1915–1930 A striking example of early 20th-century American art...

Stonehenge in Wiltshire, an original antique steel engraving with light hand coloring, circa 1850. The caption below the image reads STONEHENGE. The great stones stand across the ce...

Queen Elizabeth I Portrait Engraving, Antique British Royal Print 1784 A striking and highly decorative 18th-century copperplate engraving depict...

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

Set of 2 1970's Italian Handcrafted and signed Bronze vases by Esa Fedrigolli The Organically shaped vases depict forms of lines in the shape of waves. Each vase has created its own...

Abstract by noted Polish artist Johnny Friedlaender, aquatint etching, hand signed and numbered 91/95. Full sheet (not trimmed). Framed with linen mat. Frame measures 31" x 25.5" Mat...

Antique Northeastern United States Map — New England & Mid-Atlantic, Bonne c.1780 This finely engraved eighteenth-century map by Rigobert Bonne presents a detailed depiction of the northern United States and adjacent regions of North America during the Enlightenment period. Engraved circa 1780, the map reflects Bonne’s influential role as Ingénieur-Hydrographe de la Marine and chief cartographer at the Dépôt de la Marine in Paris, where he succeeded Jacques-Nicolas Bellin and advanced a more scientific and systematic approach to cartography. Bonne’s work is recognized for its clarity, precision, and restrained aesthetic, marking a shift away from ornate decorative traditions toward geographic accuracy and legibility. Titled “Carte de la Partie Nord, des États Unis de l’Amérique Septentrionale,” the composition captures the northeastern United States and surrounding territories, including New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Mid-Atlantic region, extending inland toward the Great Lakes and westward frontier territories. Prominent geographic features such as Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the Hudson River, Long Island, and the Chesapeake Bay are carefully rendered, while numerous towns, settlements, and colonial boundaries reflect contemporary European understanding of the newly formed United States following the American Revolutionary period. The detailed coastal delineation underscores the importance of maritime navigation and trade along the Atlantic seaboard. Bonne’s restrained engraving style enhances both readability and visual elegance. Delicate hachuring suggests relief, while grid lines and refined typography emphasize the scientific structure characteristic of Enlightenment cartography. The balanced horizontal composition provides a comprehensive geographic overview, making the map historically informative while maintaining strong decorative appeal. Produced during a transformative moment in North American history, this map offers insight into European perspectives on the early United States and its evolving territorial identity. Today, Bonne’s maps are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance, clean engraving style, and versatility as decorative wall pieces suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors. 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 other Bonne maps for a cohesive historical display. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780 Keyword block: United States antique map, New England antique map, Rigobert Bonne map, early USA cartography, Enlightenment era map America, Dépôt de la Marine map, Lake Erie Lake Ontario antique map, New York Pennsylvania antique...

Cartier License Tall-Boy lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This is a very rare and highly desirable tall-boy pocket petrol lighter designed by Cartier and licensed for production a...

Red Achimenes Flower Botanical Lithograph, Charles Morren, 1845 Description: A vivid mid-19th-century botanical lithograph depicting Achimenes rosea Lindl. var. formosa, a highly de...

New complete cutlery set 101 pieces in solid silver "Seashell" CELLINI by Ricci Argenteria Alessandria - Italy. The service is composed as follows: N ° 36 Table...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Crested Birds Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five remarkable crested and ornamental birds, publish...

Each panel is handmade in the artist’s studio, available in several sizes (S, M, L) and can be displayed individually or as part of a composition. DREVO by Victoria Yakusha is a ser...

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

Christopher Columbus Battle in Hispaniola, Antique Engraving, Dublin c.1815 Description This original early nineteenth-century engraving depicts Christopher Columbus and his forces ...

Chahine, Edgar & Maurice Barrès LA MORT DE VENISE; Illustré de vingt-six eaux-fortes originales Paris: Société Nouvelle des Éditions d'Art Devambez, 1926 SIGNED LIMITED EDITION 4to,...

Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell single light sunburst sconces

Original Antique Print of Ancient Greek and Roman Lyres by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting ten different forms of ancient lyres, citharas and ...

Original Antique Print of Five Exotic Red Fish by Bertuch, c.1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five remarkable species of fish, published in Friedrich Ju...

" Leda" riproduzione di Specchio Veneziano Antico del XVIII secolo, anticato, inciso e lavorato a mano, con cornice e foglie di colore cristallo ed ambra con fiori in pasta vitrea r...

Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, c. 1875 Consists of four pieces, The figural pig, glass inkwell with domed brass cap, A small porcelain cup fo...

Title: 17th Century Woodcut Map of Jerusalem from Abraham Saur’s Städte-Buch, 1658 Description: A rare and visually compelling 17th-century German woodcut...

Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print – Saccharum officinarum, Hayne Plate 100 Description: This finely executed botanical engraving depicts Saccharum officinarum, the sugarcane plant, shown with scientific clarity and quiet elegance. The composition presents the full growth habit with segmented canes and flowering plume, accompanied by precise analytical details of the inflorescence and spikelets, as well as a separate cross-section of the cane. The balance between clarity and restraint is characteristic of early German academic botany at its best. The print originates from Friedrich Gottlob Hayne’s monumental work Getreue Darstellung und Beschreibung der in der Arzneykunde gebräuchlichen Gewächse, published in Berlin in the early 19th century. Hayne was one of the most important botanical authors of his time, and his work played a crucial role in standardizing the visual language of medicinal and economic botany across Europe. Each plate was engraved on copper and then carefully hand colored, combining scientific accuracy with refined aesthetic appeal. Sugarcane held enormous economic and medicinal importance in the 18th and 19th centuries, linked to global trade networks, colonial agriculture, and the production of sugar as both food and pharmaceutical ingredient. As such, this plate carries strong historical resonance beyond its botanical subject, appealing equally to collectors of natural history, economic botany, and early scientific illustration. Visually, the print works exceptionally well as a stand-alone sheet. The calm composition, generous margins, and soft hand coloring make it particularly attractive for interior settings, from classic libraries to contemporary spaces where natural history prints are used as architectural accents. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light, even age toning to the paper consistent with age. Minor surface marks and soft handling wear visible on close inspection. Plate impression visible. No major tears or losses. Framing tips: This print benefits from a wide mat to emphasize its scientific elegance. Recommended combinations include a black or dark walnut frame with an ivory or parchment mat for a classic look, or a slim natural oak frame with an off-white mat for a lighter, contemporary presentation. Avoid overly dark mats, which can overpower the delicate hand coloring. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Friedrich Gottlob Hayne, Berlin, early 19th century Keywords: antique botanical print, sugarcane print, sugar cane botanical, saccharum officinarum, antique plant illustration, hand colored botanical, 19th century botanical print, natural history wall art, framed botanical print, antique agricultural print, economic botany illustration, tropical plant artwork, colonial trade decor, kitchen botanical wall art...

This is an original antique copper engraving from 1757, colored by hand, lettered "Habit of an English Gentleman, in 1640." A young gentleman with fair hair falling to his shoulders ...

This is an original wood engraved bird plate, colored by hand, captioned "WOOD WARBLER." A single bird perches on a gray brown branch, facing left, its body set on a diagonal with th...

1930's limited edition black and white etching titled "End of Sugaring" by Walter Ronald Locke. Depicts a forest landscape with stacks of buckets laying beside sugar maple trees, wit...

Joan of Arc in Armor, Antique Hand-Colored Costume Lithograph, c.1845 This striking antique hand-colored lithograph depicts the legendary French heroine Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) s...

Set of Two Original Antique Engravings of Peru by C.T. Middleton, 1778 Description: A decorative matching set of two original antique copperplate engravings illustrating traditional...

Antique South Africa Map Blaeu c.1642 – Cape of Good Hope, Ships This striking and highly decorative map of Southern Africa was engraved by Wille...

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...

Panoramic View of Isfahan in the Late 17th Century by J.C. Haffner The translation of the German text on the engraving: "A. The Meidan or Great Market and Promenade Square in front...

Title: Plan of the Château de Saint-Cloud First Floor by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving presents a detailed architectural floor plan of the first floor of the Château de Saint-Cloud, one of France's most celebrated royal residences. The plan meticulously illustrates the palace's internal layout, grand courtyards, formal gardens, fountains, terraces, and surrounding landscape, offering a fascinating insight into the organization of the royal estate during the Napoleonic period. The Château de Saint-Cloud was a favored residence of the French monarchy and later of Napoleon Bonaparte. Overlooking the River Seine, it was renowned for its magnificent architecture and formal gardens, making it one of the grandest royal palaces in France before its destruction during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. The engraving was created by the distinguished French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846) and published in Paris in 1803 as part of the celebrated Napoleonic-era publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés. This monumental work documented France's most important monuments with exceptional architectural precision and artistic refinement. Both historically important and visually appealing, this engraving is an excellent acquisition for collectors of antique architectural plans...

This is a superb pair of 18th Century Impressions of Giovanni Battista Piranesi engravings of Roman Urns. One is dated 1768. This pair consists of two etchings from the two-volume co...

Antique English Landscape Etchings, Cottage & Trees – Sherlock, 1811 A refined pair of early 19th-century English landscape etchings, de...

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

Hawaiian Dancer Engraving, Sandwich Islands Figure Study, Cook Voyage, c.1790 This elegant late 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a striking full-length depiction of a Haw...

An original antique steel engraving, uncolored, lettered "NEWHAVEN CONNECTICUT, VIEW LOOKING SOUTH WEST, ACROSS THE GREEN, TOWARDS YALE COLLEGE." The view looks across a broad, open ...

Rare Form with Chinoiserie Figures From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this rare example Russian Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy ...

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...

TITLE: Pair of French Rococo Berlin & Diable Carriage Engravings, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Pair of original antique 18th-century copper engravings illustrating two elegant French horse-drawn carriages, published in the celebrated Encyclopédie of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert in 1771. The plates belong to the “Sellier-Carrossier” section devoted to the sophisticated craft of French carriage making. Drawn by Jacques-Raymond Lucotte and engraved by Robert Bénard, they combine highly decorative Rococo coach design with precise technical documentation of carriage construction, suspension, wheels, chassis, upholstery and fittings. PLATE IV – Berline ou Vis-à-vis à panneaux arrasés: An exceptionally ornate enclosed Berlin or vis-à-vis carriage. The large central elevation shows the richly decorated passenger compartment, elaborate Rococo carving, large rear and smaller front wheels, driver’s seat and suspension. Additional figures illustrate individual decorative and structural components. PLATE XII – Diable: An elegant open carriage known as a “Diable,” characterized by its sweeping body profile and richly upholstered passenger compartment. The plate presents the complete carriage in side elevation together with a plan view, separate upholstery study and construction details. Together, the two engravings provide a fascinating contrast between enclosed and open luxury carriage...

TITLE: French Garden & Hunting Carriage Designs, Diderot Encyclopédie, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Original antique 18th-century copper engraving illustrating elegant French garden, pleasure ...

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

An original antique wood engraving, colored by hand with watercolor, showing a commander of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary standing full length in the robes of the order. He w...

Title: View of the Grand Water Jet at Saint-Cloud by Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving depicts the spectacul...

This original antique steel engraving, uncolored, is lettered "AMHERST COLLEGE, MASS." The view shows a row of college buildings receding from the right: a tall stone dormitory block of four stories, then a chapel with a portico of four columns under a pediment and a square bell tower, and beyond them further plain buildings. Small figures stand on the chapel steps and on the walks. At the left large trees frame an open view across fields to a village and a line of low hills. Above the view a small uncaptioned emblem shows a paddle steamer lettered "BOSTON" passing a harbor town, with a rowboat in the foreground. A border of curling acanthus scrolls holds two vignettes. At the lower left a crowd of Puritan men, women and children greet one another on the shore, with ships beyond and a felled tree trunk at the right, lettered "ARRIVAL OF PURITAN MINISTERS. 1633." At the lower right a seated man writes at a table while an official in a plumed hat receives Native American chiefs in feathered headdresses, with guards behind, lettered "VISIT OF INDIAN CHIEFS TO GOVERNOR WINTHROP...

This is an original antique map of France, a steel engraving colored by hand, titled "FRANCE IN DEPARTMENTS". The departments are outlined in color, with a pale blue wash along the c...

This is an original antique steel engraving, uncolored, lettered below the view "WHITE MOUNTAINS, NEW HAMPSHIRE." A wooded valley opens toward a range of mountains, with a pale, poin...

Caesar’s Gallia Veteris – Blaeu Map of Ancient Gaul, France c.1642 Description: A finely engraved and highly decorative 17th-century map of ancient Gaul, titled Typus Galliae Veteri...

Title: Antique Paris & Versailles Views Set of 3, Louvre St Cloud Versailles Description: A refined and highly decorative set of three original mid-19th-century engravings depic...

A British desk magnifier loupe from the Edwardian Period. This is a beautiful continental magnifier desk-loupe created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900's. Th...

Art Deco acid etched Illuminated Vanity with aluminum trim attached to Vanity with illuminated bottom column, original aluminum stool. From the women’s powder room Paramount Theater...

Vintage bronze chandelier with brilliant cobalt blue glass drip pans and central stem finely engraved with repeating grapevine motif, measuring 27 inches tall and 26 inches across, w...

An important and rare pair of antique English George III Period mahogany and Brass Celestial and Terrestrial globes, signed J. & W. Cary, 1802 and T. M. Bardin 1800. Each fin...

19th-Century Russian Icon of the Synaxis of Hierarch Saints with Christ Pantokrator, with Inscribed Dedication, circa 1850 A beautiful 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting t...

Original Antique Print of Four Corals by Bertuch, c. 1790 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four remarkable varieties of coral and marine growth, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the end of the 18th century. The plate is titled “Corallen I / Corallia / Coraux I” and bears the reference “I.B.21” at lower right. It belongs to Bertuch’s early natural-history series illustrating the extraordinary diversity of marine organisms then collectively described as corals. Four dramatically different specimens are arranged across the sheet. Fig. 1 depicts a branching red coral with multiple upright stems. Its vivid original red coloring makes it the strongest color accent in the composition and recalls the precious red corals that had long been collected in the Mediterranean and used for jewelry and decorative objects. Fig. 2 shows a tall, dark branching form with an elegant tree-like structure, representative of the flexible horn-like corals historically grouped among the gorgonians. Fig. 3 illustrates a large irregular, porous coral formation, rendered in pale ochre and gray tones. Its complex surface and numerous cavities emphasize the extraordinary structural variety encountered in coral colonies. Fig. 4 dominates the upper part of the plate and is perhaps the most visually striking specimen. Its broad, deeply folded and radiating surfaces create an almost flower-like or sculptural appearance, demonstrating why corals occupied such a fascinating position between the botanical and zoological worlds in early natural-history classification. During the 18th century, the classification and biological nature of corals remained an important subject of scientific investigation. Earlier naturalists had frequently compared them with plants or mineral formations, while increasingly detailed observation established their animal nature. The terminology and organization of early coral collections therefore provide a fascinating insight into the development of marine zoology. The engraving combines finely engraved scientific detail with restrained original hand coloring in red, ochre, gray and black. Its large sculptural forms and spacious composition give the plate considerable decorative appeal in both traditional natural-history collections and contemporary coastal interiors. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, covering zoology, botany, geography, science, technology, antiquity and numerous other subjects. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Corallen I / Corallia / Coraux I Reference: I.B.21 Subject: Four Corals and Marine Organisms Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1790 Period: Late 18th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engraving on paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning with scattered foxing, spotting and minor marks. Some discoloration and handling wear are visible, consistent with the age of the sheet. Original hand coloring remains attractive, particularly the strong red coloring of Fig. 1. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique engraving from the late 18th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion marine-life and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: antique coral print...

Pair of Classical Dressage Engravings — Haute École Horsemanship, c.1750 This elegant pair of mid-18th century hand-colored copperplate engravings illustrates advanced movements fro...

Stunning and stylish Victorian period green glass lantern or ceiling lamp. This all handcrafted, practical size and great looking ceiling lamp is another one of our recent great fin...

This large late-17th-century sea chart is titled *Carte Générale des Costes d’Irlande, et des Costes Occidentales d’Angleterre avec une Partie de celles d’Ecosse*, showing the entire...