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18th-19th Century, French Limestone Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare limestone mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered and but
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Limestone

18th-19th Century, French Limestone Mortar
18th-19th Century, French Limestone Mortar

18th-19th Century, French Limestone Mortar

$445
Marble Mortar with its Pestle, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This mortar is made of white marble and has its wooden pestle. This is a French work, from 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century French Greco Roman Urns

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar with its Pestle, 18th Century
Marble Mortar with its Pestle, 18th Century

Marble Mortar with its Pestle, 18th Century

$1,163
French Pharmacy Mortar, Pyrenees Marble, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pharmacy Mortar in Pyrenees Marble, South of France 18th Century Ideal for a jardiniere or a
Category

Antique 18th Century Vases

Materials

Marble

French Pharmacy Mortar, Pyrenees Marble, 18th Century
French Pharmacy Mortar, Pyrenees Marble, 18th Century

French Pharmacy Mortar, Pyrenees Marble, 18th Century

$1,425
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Centerpieces

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$445
18th-19th Century French Red Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare red marble mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered, small losses.  
Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th-19th Century French Red Marble Mortar
18th-19th Century French Red Marble Mortar

18th-19th Century French Red Marble Mortar

$421
18th Century, Italian Limestone Mortar, Dated 1766
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare limestone mortar. Italy dated 1766. Great eyecatcher. Weathered, but in a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Limestone

18th Century, Italian Limestone Mortar, Dated 1766
18th Century, Italian Limestone Mortar, Dated 1766

18th Century, Italian Limestone Mortar, Dated 1766

$504
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$445
White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This mortar is made of white marble with a wooden pestle. This is a French work made in 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century French Empire Urns

Materials

Marble

White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century
White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century

White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century

$1,163
18th-19th Century, French Travertine Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare travertine mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Limestone

18th-19th Century, French Travertine Mortar
18th-19th Century, French Travertine Mortar

18th-19th Century, French Travertine Mortar

$1,514
17th-18th Century, French Wooden Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare wooden mortar, France, circa 1650-1750. Great eyecatcher. Wonderful
Category

Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

17th-18th Century, French Wooden Mortar
17th-18th Century, French Wooden Mortar

17th-18th Century, French Wooden Mortar

$445
18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare wooden mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered and but
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar
18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar

18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar

$409
Large 18th Century, Italian or French White Marble Mortar Phenomenal Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely Italian or French, 18th century. An impressive and large mortar carved from a single block
Category

Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Large 18th Century, Italian or French White Marble Mortar Phenomenal Patina
Large 18th Century, Italian or French White Marble Mortar Phenomenal Patina

Large 18th Century, Italian or French White Marble Mortar Phenomenal Patina

$1,895
Antique Bronze Mortar with Pestle, France, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze mortar and pestle are from 18th century, France. The mortar has very little
Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Mortar with Pestle, France, 18th Century
Antique Bronze Mortar with Pestle, France, 18th Century

Antique Bronze Mortar with Pestle, France, 18th Century

$520
Exclusive 18th C Italian Mortar
Located in Nijlen, BE
This 18th century Italian pharmacist's mortar is a unique piece of its kind. The warm color of the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Country Vases

Materials

Marble

Exclusive 18th C Italian Mortar
Exclusive 18th C Italian Mortar

Exclusive 18th C Italian Mortar

$736
Large 18th Century Variegated Marble Mortar from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This large French mortar dates to the 1700’s. Hand-carved from a variegated gray marble with rust
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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Large 18th Century Variegated Marble Mortar from France
Large 18th Century Variegated Marble Mortar from France

Large 18th Century Variegated Marble Mortar from France

$2,100
Couple of 18th Century French White Marble Mortars
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of weathered white marble mortars from the South of France. The marble is
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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Couple of 18th Century French White Marble Mortars
Couple of 18th Century French White Marble Mortars

Couple of 18th Century French White Marble Mortars

$825
Important Carrara Marble Mortar, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
18th century.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Barware

Materials

Carrara Marble

Important Carrara Marble Mortar, French, 18th Century
Important Carrara Marble Mortar, French, 18th Century

Important Carrara Marble Mortar, French, 18th Century

$3,325
18th-19th Century, French Blue Stone Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered blue stone mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

18th-19th Century, French Blue Stone Mortar
18th-19th Century, French Blue Stone Mortar

18th-19th Century, French Blue Stone Mortar

$1,158
French 18th-19th Century Grey Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful grey marble mortar France, circa 1750-1850 Weathered.   
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

French 18th-19th Century Grey Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Grey Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Grey Marble Mortar

$682
French 18th-19th Century Grey Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful grey marble mortar France, circa 1750-1850 Weathered and minor losses.   
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

French 18th-19th Century Grey Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Grey Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Grey Marble Mortar

$682
Small French 18th-19th Century Alabaster Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely and rare small alabaster mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered but good condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Alabaster

Small French 18th-19th Century Alabaster Mortar
Small French 18th-19th Century Alabaster Mortar

Small French 18th-19th Century Alabaster Mortar

$267
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$445
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$445
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$944
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$504
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgian blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$944
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$504
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$504
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$504
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$445
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$421
French, 17th-18th Century Weathered Terracotta Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare weathered terracotta mortar. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered but good
Category

Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Terracotta

French, 17th-18th Century Weathered Terracotta Mortar
French, 17th-18th Century Weathered Terracotta Mortar

French, 17th-18th Century Weathered Terracotta Mortar

$319
18th Century Spanish Early Marble Mortar and Wooden Pestle
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a wonderful color of marble from the Tarragona region of Spain. The pestle has a great aged patina as well. There are some fissures that you can see in the marble but it’s st...
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century Spanish Early Marble Mortar and Wooden Pestle
18th Century Spanish Early Marble Mortar and Wooden Pestle

18th Century Spanish Early Marble Mortar and Wooden Pestle

$695
Small French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Small French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Small French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

Small French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$386
Giant French Black Marble Mortar, 18th-19th Century
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare giant black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Giant French Black Marble Mortar, 18th-19th Century
Giant French Black Marble Mortar, 18th-19th Century

Giant French Black Marble Mortar, 18th-19th Century

$1,751
Antique 18th Century Marble Mortar, Italy, Primitive Wabi Sabi Decor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique marble mortar 18th century Italy Excellent decor for not only the kitchen, but
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Antique 18th Century Marble Mortar, Italy, Primitive Wabi Sabi Decor
Antique 18th Century Marble Mortar, Italy, Primitive Wabi Sabi Decor

Antique 18th Century Marble Mortar, Italy, Primitive Wabi Sabi Decor

$1,390
Mortar and Pestle
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century brass mortar and pestle. Very heavy casting. Lots of great old wear.
Category

Antique 18th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mortar and Pestle
Mortar and Pestle

Mortar and Pestle

$375
Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar, 17th or 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A tall and heavy elmwood mortar; 17th or 18th century.
Category

Antique 17th Century French Rustic Vases

Materials

Metal

Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar, 17th or 18th Century
Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar, 17th or 18th Century

Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar, 17th or 18th Century

$1,484
18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 12 Inches Long
Located in Stamford, CT
which country it is from. At least 18th century, but possibly much earlier. I purchased it many years
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 12 Inches Long
18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 12 Inches Long

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 12 Inches Long

$575
French 18th-19th Century Black or Grey Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black or grey marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French 18th-19th Century Black or Grey Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black or Grey Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black or Grey Marble Mortar

$944
17th Century Bronze Mortar
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bronze mortar and pestle. 17th or 18th century Measures: Mortar height: 4 inches Pestle height
Category

Antique Early 1700s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Bronze Mortar
17th Century Bronze Mortar

17th Century Bronze Mortar

$522
Ancient Marble Mortar, Italy, 1700s
Located in London, GB
This ancient marble mortar has a rather mysterious aura about it. It is hand-sculpted from a single
Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Ancient Marble Mortar, Italy, 1700s
Ancient Marble Mortar, Italy, 1700s

Ancient Marble Mortar, Italy, 1700s

$753
Italian Antique Marble Mortar
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique mortar for Your kitchen in white marble from Italy. the mortar is very useful in the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Other Tableware

Materials

Marble

Italian Antique Marble Mortar
Italian Antique Marble Mortar

Italian Antique Marble Mortar

$712
1750s, Spanish Marble Mortar
Located in Miami, FL
for mixing pigments or spices. Spain, 18th century.
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Marble

1750s, Spanish Marble Mortar
1750s, Spanish Marble Mortar

1750s, Spanish Marble Mortar

$400
Large Veronese Bronze Mortar
Located in Essex, MA
Circular tapered with horse head handles. Signed and dated 1724.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Large Veronese Bronze Mortar
Large Veronese Bronze Mortar

Large Veronese Bronze Mortar

$6,800
1850s Spanish Large Marble Mortar
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a beautiful color of grey marble from Spain, circa 1850.
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Marble

1850s Spanish Large Marble Mortar
1850s Spanish Large Marble Mortar

1850s Spanish Large Marble Mortar

$1,250
Old stone big mortar with damage
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Big old stone mortar with damage see photo
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Vases

Materials

Stone

Old stone big mortar with damage
Old stone big mortar with damage

Old stone big mortar with damage

$1,800
Small Antique Marble Mortar, Italy, circa 1700s
Located in London, GB
This ancient marble mortar has a rather mysterious aura about it. It is hand sculpted from a single
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

Small Antique Marble Mortar, Italy, circa 1700s
Small Antique Marble Mortar, Italy, circa 1700s

Small Antique Marble Mortar, Italy, circa 1700s

$819
1800 s Swedish Mortars made of Öland limestone
Located in Farsta, SE
Mortars made of Öland limestone in the 1800's was used by many in Sweden. They was known for its
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Limestone

1800 s Swedish Mortars made of Öland limestone
1800 s Swedish Mortars made of Öland limestone

1800 s Swedish Mortars made of Öland limestone

$831
Antique Chemist s Mortar Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Georgian, C.1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar & pestle. An English, weathered bronze apothecary aid, dating
Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chemist s Mortar Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Georgian, C.1720
Antique Chemist s Mortar Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Georgian, C.1720

Antique Chemist s Mortar Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Georgian, C.1720

$1,968
Set of 18th Century Spanish Hand Carved Stone Mortat
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of Spanish hand carved stone of the 18th century. This old mortars were used for cooking or in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Other Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Stone

Set of 18th Century Spanish Hand Carved Stone Mortat
Set of 18th Century Spanish Hand Carved Stone Mortat

Set of 18th Century Spanish Hand Carved Stone Mortat

$1,306
18th Century Native American Burl Mortar and Stone Pestle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
: 18th Century (earlier?) Material: Hardwood burl, stone pestle Dimension: Bowl- W. 14” x H. 10
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Native American Native America...

Materials

Stone

18th Century Native American Burl Mortar and Stone Pestle
18th Century Native American Burl Mortar and Stone Pestle

18th Century Native American Burl Mortar and Stone Pestle

$4,500 / set
18 Th Century Mortar : Provence
Located in San Francisco, CA
18 TH CENTURY,CARARE MARBLE,MORTAR. SOUTH OF FRANCE : PROVENCE
Category

Antique 19th Century French Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

18 Th Century Mortar : Provence
18 Th Century Mortar : Provence

18 Th Century Mortar : Provence

$980
Early 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dated 1723.
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
Early 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

Early 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

$3,325
18th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful antique Marble Mortar with a wooden pestle from the South of France.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Marble Mortar
18th Century French Marble Mortar

18th Century French Marble Mortar

$1,295
18th Century Wooden Mortar
Located in Paris, FR
Wooden engraved mortar, composed of nine facets featuring geometrical drawings and wheels. Dated
Category

Antique 18th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Mortar
18th Century Wooden Mortar

18th Century Wooden Mortar

$2,850
18th Century Tobacco Mortar
Located in Paris, FR
. France, Auvergne, 18th Century.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

18th Century Tobacco Mortar
18th Century Tobacco Mortar

18th Century Tobacco Mortar

$1,000
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century mortar for your home. Each 18th century mortar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, marble and wood. There are many kinds of the 18th century mortar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 18th century mortar, designed in the Baroque, Louis XVI or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 18th century mortar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Whitehurst are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Mortar?

The average selling price for a 18th century mortar at 1stDibs is $1,728, while they’re typically $191 on the low end and $128,500 for the highest priced.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What is 17th-century furniture called?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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