Engraved Furniture

Presenting a set of 9 volumes, leather bound John Bull yearly annuals. All the weekly newspaper publications of John Bull for the years 1820-1829 (Inclusi...

This bespoke, luxurious and incredible detailed coffee table is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design, the top has a tactile, sculpted surface that is meticulously carved, the entire process taking over 100 hours. This coffee table is a magnificent fusion of techniques, a carved solid walnut top with a hand sand cast solid brass inserted. The brass disc is hand polished to achieved a slightly bright bronzed finish. This top is set on a solid French Oak cant that has been finished with the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban...

Title: Original 16th-Century Map of the Ottoman Empire and Near East: *Turcici Imperii Descriptio* by Ortelius, 1571 This rare copperplate engraving, Turcici Imperii Descriptio, i...

Antique Hand-Colored Print “Noord-Indianen”, North American Indigenous People, ca. 1803–1808 A beautifully hand-colored original print showing Indigenous people of North America, pu...

Bed model 8604 designed by Osvaldo Borsani in collaboration with artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, made by Tecno between 1958 and 1962. The distinguishing element is Pomodoro's head-sculpture...

Knight of the Illustrious Order of Saint Januarius in Ceremonial Robes Description: This hand-colored engraving depicts a distinguished Knight of the Illustrious Order of Saint Janu...

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 ...

Albrecht Dürer, Saint Eustace. Copper engraving, 1501. Carved later in the 16 century. Signed with the monogram A.D (Albrecht Dürer) Why not having on a...

Antique Gamboge Botanical Print, Garcinia Cambogia, Hand Colored, c.1831 This original botanical engraving depicts Garcinia Cambogia, a tropical tree valued for producing gamboge, a...

Art Deco Table lamp with a sort of pumpkin hand engraved with fabric shade 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced The pumkin is original condition

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...

This large antique ladies dresser or vanity set is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from the United States and da...

Title: Rare 16th Century Map of the Holy Land and Palestine by Matthias Quad Description: This rare late sixteenth-century map titled Palaestina quae et Terra Sancta vel Terra Promi...

Murano glass mirror in Venetian style, mirror made from a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal and ru...

Thomas F. Garvin Trophy, 1925 Aviation Trophy, by Wilcox Silver Plate Co. Measuring approximately 14 inches high by 11 inches wide and 11 inches deep, this silver-plated trophy stands...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Madder, Buckthorn, and Cleavers, Calwer, 1854 This finely crafted botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische P...

Luxurious Desk Set Description:Elevate your workspace with this sophisticated set of desk objects, comprising a ballpoint pen, fountain pen, tray, and letter opener, all crafted from...

The engraving provided is titled "The Rejoicings of the Mexicans, at the beginning of the Age." It was included in Portlock’s "New Collection of Voyages and Travels," published in 17...

A rather incredible and rare three-tier antique American wall frame that is four inches deep with the first inner frame having hand decorated gilded scroll work. All that gilding dir...

Antique Javanese Prints – Gamelan Instruments & Wayang Puppets – c.1860 This pair of finely hand-colored lithographs presents two central elements of Javanese performing arts: the m...

1640 Antique Map of North Africa 'Nova Barbariae Descriptio' by Johannes Janssonius This antique map titled Nova Barbariae Descriptio*, published by Johannes Janssonius around 1640,...

Antique Engravings of Reptiles, Fish, and Insects, Tab. V & VI, circa 1800 This fine double natural history engraving, titled “Tab. V” and “Tab. VI,” presents an engaging selection ...

Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case Depicting the Bund and the Angel of Peace, Shanghai, c. 1930–1940 129 grams, 4.5" W × 3.5" H × 0.33" D (8.75" W open) A rare and historically s...

On offer is an Indo-Persian Kulah Khud (or Khula Khud) helmet. This traditional head armor originated in Central Asia and was widely used across Persia and the Mughal Empire of India...

Satirical German Military Engraving of Napoleon as the Little Corporal, c1835 This 19th-century German engraving presents a humorous encounter between a marching soldier and Napoleon Bonaparte, referred to here by his well-known nickname “the Little Corporal.” The guard refuses to let Napoleon pass, replying firmly: “Man passirt nicht — Und wär’ Ihr der kleine Corporal selbst; ich sage Euch man passirt nicht” (“One does not pass — and even if you were the Little Corporal himself, I tell you one does not pass”). The composition gently satirizes Napoleon’s legendary status, contrasting the anonymous authority of a common soldier with the figure who once ruled Europe. Produced around 1830–1850, likely in a German or Austrian print workshop, the engraving reflects the wave of post-Napoleonic satire that circulated widely in Central Europe. The artist captures the exchange with strong facial expressions, detailed uniforms and a richly rendered woodland setting. Prints of this type remain popular among collectors of Napoleonic history, military art and European caricature, while the crisp impression and large sheet size make it appealing as decorative wall art as well. A charming and historically engaging image from the early 19th century, combining humour, military history and well-executed engraving work. Condition: Strong impression; light age toning; minor handling marks; margins clean with no major tears or repairs. Suitable for immediate framing. Framing: Looks best floated on off-white or pale cream museum board in a thin black, dark walnut or antiqued gold frame. Museum glass recommended to preserve contrast and period detail. Keywords: Napoleon engraving...

An antique engraving of the frontispiece to "Bankes's New System of Geography." The detailed artwork typically found in frontispieces of this era was designed to capture the essence ...

Antique Map of the Caribbean & Central America – West Indies, 1857 This finely engraved and hand-colored map titled "West-Indien und Centro-America" was published in 1857 by Justus ...

Inscriptions on the Legs of the Colossus of Memnon – Greek & Latin Graffiti Description: This fascinating paired engraving documents the inscriptions found on the legs of the famed ...

Title: Österreichisch-Ungarische Länderwappen – Imperial Coats of Arms of Austria-Hungary, c.1880 This finely detailed chromolithograph, titled Österreichisch-Ungarische Länderwappe...

A rare and magnificent silver, gold & jeweled palace mirror, certainly made for an Indian Maharaja, circa 1900. A special commission for an Indian palace from the late Victorian era, likely produced in Thailand. This palace size hand-hammered Indian mirror is made from pure silver. A truly exceptional work of art with floral design topped with miniatures structures...

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...

The Polaris Table is a versatile piece that serves as a modular dining table, console, or standalone art piece, seamlessly blending functionality with artistic expression. This versi...

Bending Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745 Description: This compelling academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de La...

Title: Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving of Bulbous Plants from Bertuch Description: This detailed hand-colored botanical engraving is taken from Friedrich Justin Be...

Classical World Map Greece Asia Minor & Levant, Wilkinson Atlas 1817 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored map of the ancient Greek world and su...

Le Mont Saint-Michel Original Etchings by Arthur Mayeur, Limited Edition 1926 This rare 1926 limited-edition portfolio by Arthur Mayeur, titled Le Mont Saint-Michel et ses abords (“...

Roman Sculptures and Portrait Heads, Composite Antiquities Plate, Montfaucon 1721 Description: This finely engraved composite plate originates from the first English edition of Bern...

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...

King Edward V Portrait Engraving, Princes in the Tower, Vertue, c.1732 This evocative 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a rare and historically charged portrait of King Ed...

Holy Land Map of the Twelve Tribes of Israel – Sanson, Hand Colored, 1696 Description: This impressive and richly hand-colored map of the Holy Land depicts the biblical territories ...

This elegant centerpiece or table display stand features a refined combination of silver-plated metal and a molded glass dome, characteristic of decorative objects from the early 20t...

Rare 1793 Map of North America: French and Indian War Boundaries and Historical Notes This remarkable engraved map of North America, printed in 1793 by Emanuel Bowen and John Gibs...

A 1930’s vintage Italian bronze and Murano glass Empire style pendant chandelier having dozens of colorful, beaded glass flowers in shades of bl...

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...

Charlemagne’s Empire Map, Carolingian Europe France Germany Italy 1817 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored map depicts the vast empire of Charlemagne at the height of C...

A dial rotary desk clock designed by Hermann Südfeld Co. This is a magnificent antique enameled rotary desk box-clock created in Vienna Austria at the silversmith workshop of Herman...

Place this elegant antique Louis Philippe mirror above a commode, mantel, console, or in a refined powder room to instantly introduce warmth and period authenticity to a space. Craft...

Ottoman Sultan Portrait Engraving, Constantinople View, c.1738 A finely detailed early 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting an Ottoman Sultan, identified in the inscription ...

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...

A fine antique Irish sterling silver footed bowl by William Egan, County Cork, 1911. The bowl having an everted rim above a stepped globular body which i...

1720 Albin Butterfly & Host Plant Plate – Dedicated to William Byrd of Virginia This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A Natural Histor...

Egyptian Pyramids and the Nile – Antique Geography Engraving, c.1778 Description: This atmospheric late 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a panoramic view of the Egyptian ...

Table clock in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on a sunburst guilloché, with various ornaments in Napoleon III Empire style, late 19th century. The...

Antique Map of Sinai and Gulf of Suez by Niebuhr, Arabia, c.1774 A rare and highly important 18th-century engraved map titled “Tabula Itineraria a Sues usque ad Dsjaebbel el Mokatte...

Antique Map of Turkey in Asia, Arabia, Persia, ca.1890 A finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored map titled “Turkey in Asia, Arabia, Persia, Etc.”, attributed to the esteemed S...

Falco Leucocephalus Hornotinus – The Young Bald Eagle, by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770s This magnificent hand-colored engraving of Falco Leucocephalus Hornotinus (the young Bald Eagle) was ...

Southern India Map, Deccan & Malabar, Nicolas Sanson, 1683 This engraved map depicts the Indian Peninsula, extending from Gujarat and the Bay of Bengal in the north to Cape Como...

A circa 1930's English engraved bone box with landscapes. Measurements: Height: 6" Width: 12.5" Depth: 8.5"

The Caribbean & Gulf of Mexico – Rigobert Bonne’s Antilles Map, c.1780 Description: This detailed late 18th-century map depicts the Caribbean region and the Gulf of Mexico at a moment of intense colonial, commercial, and maritime activity. Engraved around 1780 by the distinguished French cartographer Rigobert Bonne, the map reflects the Enlightenment emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and practical geographic knowledge. This original antique engraving is offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. The map encompasses the Antilles in their full extent, including Cuba, Hispaniola (Saint-Domingue), Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Lesser Antilles, and the Virgin Islands, together with the surrounding mainland coastlines of Florida, New Spain (Mexico), Central America, and northern South America. The Gulf of Mexico is shown in detail, with clearly articulated coastlines, river mouths, ports, and settlements that underline the strategic importance of the region for European naval powers. An inset map of Bermuda appears in the upper right, emphasizing its role as a key Atlantic outpost. The Tropic of Cancer is marked, and a structured coordinate grid reinforces the scientific intent of the composition. Shaded sea areas and fine engraved hachures provide visual depth while maintaining the restrained, analytical aesthetic for which Bonne is known. As Hydrographer to the French Navy, Bonne synthesized the latest geographic intelligence into maps intended for navigation, administration, and strategic planning. This sheet illustrates the Caribbean world shortly before major geopolitical changes, including the later phases of colonial rivalry and the transformative events of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Today, such maps are valued for both their historical insight and their balanced, elegant appearance. This example is particularly attractive to collectors of Caribbean and colonial American cartography, maritime history, and Enlightenment-era maps. Its expansive scope and refined engraving also make it a strong decorative piece, suitable for libraries, studies, or contemporary interiors seeking a historically grounded focal point. Condition report: Good condition. Light age toning throughout with small scattered spots and minor handling marks consistent with age. Central fold visible as issued. Plate mark present. Framing tips: A wide off-white or soft ivory mat will enhance the engraved detail and provide visual balance. A dark walnut, blackened wood, or subtle antique gilt frame complements the map’s scholarly and maritime character and works well in both classic and modern interiors. Keyword block: Antique Caribbean map...

Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...