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Antique Portrait of Jacques Specx by Valentijn 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
of Jacques Specx, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Governor

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Paper

Sir Thomas Smyth, portrait engraving, c1820
By Jacobus Houbraken 1
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
, (1558-1625) was an English merchant, politician and colonial administrator. He was the first governor of
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Early 19th Century Renaissance Antique Governor

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Engraving

El Santuario de Chimayó, large lithograph, signed, numbered 1/40 renowned artist
By Gregory Amenoff
Located in New York, NY
Governor. Amenoff has taught at Columbia for the last eighteen years, where he holds the Eve and Herman
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1880s Abstract Expressionist Antique Governor

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Lithograph

Antique Portrait of Willem van Outhoorn by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
portrait of Willem van Outhoorn, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1691-1704. This print
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Mid-18th Century Antique Governor

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Paper

Attr: Georges Jacob (French, 1739-1814), Carved Gilt wood Polychrome Armchair
By Georges Jacob
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Purchased from the estate of Governor Sanders, Atlanta Georgia. Important information: DuMouchelles sold a
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Governor

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Fabric, Giltwood

The Pennsylvania Journal and The Weekly Advertiser, Issued June 16, 1787
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
President of Pennsylvania" among other state governors, followed delegates in congress and ending with a
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1780s American Federal Antique Governor

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Leather, Fabric, Paper

Colonial Cartography: The Banda Islands - the Epicenter of the Spice Trade, 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
from 1780 to 1844, had a significant military and administrative career, including serving as Governor
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Early 19th Century Antique Governor

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Paper

Blackfoot Crossing: Indigenous People in the Great North-West, The Graphic 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Lorne, the Governor General of Canada at the time. The series of engravings provides a visual account of
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1880s Antique Governor

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Paper

Antique 1900s Persian Senneh Rug, Wool, 12 x 16
Located in New York, NY
and natural vegetable dyes. Woven by order of the Governor of Sanandaj (present-day Kurdistan), this
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Governor

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Wool

13 Stars on a flag Made for the 1840 Presidential Campaign of W.H. Harrison
Located in York County, PA
within the open oval window in the striped field. This contains an bust portrait of the general, governor
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1840s American Antique Governor

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Silk

18th Century French 18K Gold Enamel Snuff Box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy c.1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
became military governor of Haguenau. Besenval’s influence grew after the accession of King Louis XVI
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18th Century French Other Antique Governor

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Gold, Enamel

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Located in Paris, FR
. In 1925, he was the chief secretary to the governor-general of Moyen-Congo (the name then given to
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1920s Gabonese Tribal Antique Governor

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Brass

Antoine Ponchin View of Martigues France French Impressionist oil painting 1918
By Antoine Ponchin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Ministry of Fine Arts to decorate the palace of the Governor General of Indochina. While in Hanoi, Antoine
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1910s Impressionist Antique Governor

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Canvas, Oil

Sheep on pasture, (Les moutons au pâturage)
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Diranian painted a portrait of Governor Norman S. Case in the Rhode Island State House. Brown University
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1890s Impressionist Antique Governor

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Oil

Inhabitants of Van Diemen s Land, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836, Tasmania
Located in Langweer, NL
Land by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 after the governor-general of the Dutch East Indies, Anthony
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1830s Antique Governor

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Paper

New York / 1846 Framed Aquatint Etching After Frederick Caitherwood
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the past with this captivating aquatint print titled "New York in 1846 from Governors
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Early 20th Century American Antique Governor

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Paper

Justice and Diversity in the Early Modern World by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
brutal punishment where a governor is blinded—a stark depiction of justice and authority in ancient
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Early 1700s Antique Governor

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Paper

1870 View of Proposed Brooklyn Bridge and New York City
By Theodore R. Davis
Located in Alamo, CA
in the top right. Coney Island and Governors Island are included. The Statue of Liberty would not be
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Governor

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Woodcut

An Anglo-Indian teak carving of Arthur Wellesley Circa 1803
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
base. Indian, circa 1803. Between 1797 and 1805, whilst serving in India as governor of Mysore
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Early 1800s Indian Antique Governor

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Teak

Painting of a Tale of Genji Scene, Tosa School
By Tosa School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
heard rumors of the Governor of this province, a crusty old type who once served in high-ranking
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17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Governor

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Paint, Paper

1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Governor

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Iron, Bronze

Scarce Print of Natives in New South Wales, Australia, c.1789
Located in Langweer, NL
depicting Australian aborigines from the account by Governor Arthur Phillip. Artist: Robert Cleveley (1747
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1780s Antique Governor

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Paper

French Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Pensylvania, 1825
Located in Langweer, NL
and Government as well as a list of Colonial and post-American Revolution Governors Produced by: J
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1820s Antique Governor

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Paper

Portrait of Franklin Atwood Park, VP of Singer Mfg. Co.
Located in Soquel, CA
. Charles Garrett. Many commissions followed his painting of William C. Jackson, then Governor of Didsbury
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1920s American Modern Antique Governor

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Antique Print with Four Views of Ambon by Valentijn 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
nieuwe Hollandsche Kerk. - Een Theeng'. Antique print depicting the old house of the Governor of Ambon
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Governor

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Paper

The early Victorian silver Rococo Revival inkstand of General Charles Nepean
By Robinson, Edkins, Aston
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
16th July 1802 He served as the Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1804 to 1805 and as the Governor of
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Governor

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Silver

Defeat at the Gete: The Habsburg Triumph over Orange in 1568, Published in 1632
Located in Langweer, NL
components of the battle as depicted: Battle at the Gete River under Governor Alba. 1560. A. Tillemons, a
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1630s Italian Antique Governor

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Paper

Original Antique Map of Pennsylvania Showing Interesting Statistics Etc, 1825
Located in Langweer, NL
the statistics of the state, its population, governors, religion, education, commerce, climate
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1820s Antique Governor

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Paper

Spanish school. Secretary of Pope Pius V, abbot of Husillos, bishop of Córdoba.
Located in Firenze, IT
canon of the Cathedral of Palencia, his brother Miguel was governor of the city of L'Aquila in the
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Governor

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Parchment Paper, Oil, Wood Panel

Society of the Nile: Mamluk, Lady, and Almee in Egypt, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
many going on to become sultans and governors. Description: This is a circa 1801 copperplate
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Early 1800s Antique Governor

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Paper

Mamluk Elegance: Military and Ceremonial Attire in Egypt, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
positions of power and influence, with many going on to become sultans and governors. Description: This is
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Early 1800s Antique Governor

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Paper

Keating, William. Narrative of an Expedition to the Source of St. Peter s River
Located in Middletown, NY
, was an American industrialist, philanthropist ,and politician who served as the 27th Governor of the
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Early 19th Century English Antique Governor

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Leather, Paper

Striking Antique Map Centered on the Malay Peninsula, 1706
By Pieter Van Der Aa
Located in Langweer, NL
the region. Nuno da Cunha was a governor of the Portuguese possessions in India from 1528 to 1538. He
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Governor

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Paper

Animal painting of a Tamanuâguacû (Ant-eater) late 17th/18th century, Brazil
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Governor of the Cape of Good Hope in the service of the VOC. During the Thirty-Year War in Germany Wagener
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Governor

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Paper, India Ink, Gouache

Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag in the Trumbull Pattern w/ 36 Stars on the Reverse
Located in York County, PA
-1853), Harvard graduate and son of the Governor of Connecticut, joined the Colonial Army in 1775, where
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Governor

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Cotton

Old Engraving of The Battle of Bergen in Hainaut during the Eighty Years , 1632
Located in Langweer, NL
by Governor Alba. 1572. A. Mons, City of Hainaut. B. The Episcopal monastery, from which the people
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1640s Italian Antique Governor

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Paper

Portrait de Paul Gauguin
Located in Fairlawn, OH
governor of Alsace in Strasbourg. 1918 Secluded in the Pyrenees during the war, George Daniel de Monfreid
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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Antique Governor

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Woodcut

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière 19th Century
Located in London, GB
travels he met Armand, Prince of Conti, the governor of Languedoc, who became his patron, and named his
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1860s French Antique Governor

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Bronze

Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. Castilian school, 15th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
the Governor of Marseille (topic related to this arrival) with figures in the boat and the governor
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Governor

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Other

The First Australian Tourist to Visit England: Bennelong of the Eora Nation 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
to England with Governor Arthur Phillip in 1792. This image reflects Bennelong's unique position as a
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Early 1800s Antique Governor

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Deities, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
immortality and the Deity of lust. Also depicted is a Chinese governor made into a deity. This print
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17th Century Antique Governor

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Paper

Musketeer 28th Foot (Gloucestershire Regiment) 1746 in Watercolor on Paper
By Clarence F. Bretherick
Located in Soquel, CA
Lieutenant-Governor of Portsmouth, as Sir John Gibson's Regiment of Foot and was posted to Newfoundland to
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1910s Realist Antique Governor

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Paper, Watercolor

SMITHEREENS
Located in Portland, ME
campaigns for Governor of New York. Under the lettering "Smithereens" sits a caricature of a smiling Al
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1920s Antique Governor

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Ink

" The Littlefield Murals " 3 MURALS OF THE XIT RANCH IN TEXAS. PAINTED Ca. 1910
Located in San Antonio, TX
the wet forces against prohibition. In 1911 Governor Oscar B. Colquitt appointed Littlefield to the
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1910s Impressionist Antique Governor

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Oil

Siesta by Lon Megargee 1929, Archival Pigmrnt Print
Located in Phoenix, AZ
more senior artists, he persuaded Governor George Hunt and the Legislature in 1913 to approve 15 large
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1920s Antique Governor

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Archival Pigment

Antique Print of Shah Shuja and a Christian Lady by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Emperor Shah Jahan and Empress Mumtaz Mahal. He was the governor of Bengal and Odissa and had his capital
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Governor

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Paper

Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Located in Milano, IT
phrase that Pontius Pilate, then Roman governor of Judea, uttered while showing the crowd the scourged
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Governor

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Stone

Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
$11,401 Sale Price
20% Off
12 Presentation Rowing Oar Trophy, Oxford University, 1897 Balliol
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Chairman of the Board of Governors. He was also considered a likely candidate for the position of Director
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Late 19th Century British Sporting Art Antique Governor

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Pine

Bronc by Lon Megargee, Woodblock Print ca. 1920s with Handmade Saguaro Rib Frame
Located in Phoenix, AZ
the possibility of competition from better known and more senior artists, he persuaded Governor George
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Early 20th Century Antique Governor

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Woodcut

Plate from Kanadeon Chushing - Woodcut Print by Utagawa Kuniyasu - 1820
Located in Roma, IT
his wife to the governor of Kamakura Kono Moronao (Bando Mitsugoro III). Second scene "Denchu
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19th Century Modern Antique Governor

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Woodcut

George III Toasting Cheese Dish Made in London by John Schofield, 1798
By John Schofield
Located in London, GB
Minister at Poonah 1785-91 and then became acting Governor of Bombay until 1798 when he retired, returning
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18th Century English George III Antique Governor

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Silver

Antique Ming Period Xieyi Yuan Poem Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
about thirty-five years old, and the warlord Huan Xuan had become governor of Tao's home province
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Governor

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Porcelain

Pair of 18 Century Paintings of St Francis Xavier and St Carlo Borromeo
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
of Don John of Austria, on his way to Flanders, where he had been appointed governor. The city
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Governor

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Canvas

“Portrait of Jacob Dolson Cox”
Located in Southampton, NY
of Cincinnati, the 28th governor of Ohio and as United States Secretary of the Interior. As Governor
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1880s Academic Antique Governor

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Canvas, Oil

Waltham Two Tone 14Kt. Solid Gold Rectangle Art Deco Watch circa 1927
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The watch was presented as a gift by the Governor of New Hampshire to his aid, Kenneth Annis for
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Governor

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Gold-filled

Antique Print with Four Views of Ambon, Indonesia, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
nieuwe Hollandsche Kerk. - Een Theeng'. Antique print depicting the old house of the Governor of Ambon
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18th Century Antique Governor

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Paper

1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr
Located in SE
commissioner of the Admiralty College and later the governor of Stockholm, Reinhold (Regner) Leuhusen (1601
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1910s European Art Deco Antique Governor

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Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique governor available at 1stDibs. An antique governor — often made from paper, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique governor — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique governor, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique governor over the years, but those crafted by F. Valentijn and James Wakely Frank Clarke Wheeler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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