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Antique Patinated Central European Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
natural history — fluted columns evolve into moth-wings and fish-scales. The original paint has weathered
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Early 1900s German French Provincial Antique Moth

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19Thc British Wool Flag Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bars with a turkey red bars alternating. The condition is very good with minor moth bites to the wool
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Late 19th Century English Adirondack Antique Moth

Materials

Wool, Cotton

English, Solid Camphor Wood Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Prized for its moth-repellant qualities, camphor wood -- a native Chinese species of evergreen -- was
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19th Century British Regency Antique Moth

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Jade Plaque Art Nouveau Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
37.25mm rectangular plaque has been carved to depict a moth on both sides. Moths are of historic symbolic
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1890s Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Moth

Materials

Jade

The Art of Butterflies – Exquisite 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithographs, c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
relationship between insects and flora. Remarkable Butterflies 1. Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) – One of the
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1860s Antique Moth

Materials

Paper

Meissen Porcelain Bowl Painted with Birds and Insects, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
with birds and insects including a moth and butterfly dating from the 19th century. The bowl is painted
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Moth

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter by Victor Barbizet
By Victor Barbizet
Located in Austin, TX
Palissy fishs wall platter on a blue background with bugs, moth, lizard, eel,snake, shells. The
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1880s French Victorian Antique Moth

Materials

Majolica

Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Lepidopterist Faux Book Box Specimens Butterfly
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fantastic collection of pinned butterflies & moths specimens housed is the largest I've seen faux
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Late 19th Century English Antique Moth

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper

antique camphor wood chest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
wood has a fresh scent that resembles eucalyptus and is a natural repellent against moths. Camphor
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1890s Chinese Antique Moth

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s / Antique Figurine Animal Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is cedar. This cat is called "the silk moth god". At that time, in areas where the sericulture
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Moth

Materials

Cedar

Four Late 19th Century Lepidopterology Enthmology Faux Book Box Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good collection of four book boxes, containing pinned butterfly, moth and insect specimens
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Late 19th Century English Antique Moth

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper

Antique Map of America by Hederichs, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
of North and South America, as then known. The map perpetuates many of the cartographic moths of the
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Mid-18th Century Antique Moth

Materials

Paper

Vintage Peking Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
restored. Tatter to ends. Couple of scattered moth nibbled throughout the face of the carpet, since
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1920s Chinese Other Antique Moth

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Guangxu Famille Rose Butterfly Vase with Turned Rosewood Base, Later Lamp
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
an allover butterfly and moth pattern, each insect uniquely rendered in jewel-like colors. Later
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Moth

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

Early 20th Century Woman s Apron, Sarakatsani Culture, Greece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
apron to another garment. Evidence of long ago moth activity verso.  
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Early 20th Century Greek Tribal Antique Moth

Materials

Wool

Set of Six Engravings by Moses Harris from Aurelian, circa 1766
By Moses Harris
Located in Southampton, NY
Moses Harris (British 1731-1785 ) The Aurelian, A Natural History of English Moths and Butterflies
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Late 18th Century British Antique Moth

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century Manuel Mafra Caldas Portuguese Palissy Snake Handled Large Vase
By Manuel Mafra 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, frogs, moths and shells. Two side handles are formed as coiled snakes. A green interior. Book
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Mannerist Antique Moth

Materials

Ceramic

Pine and Ceramic Devotional Altarpiece
Located in Baltimore, MD
Eger, Hungary. The plinth and cross were covered in old worn and moth-eaten purple velvet which, when
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Moth

Materials

Ceramic, Pine

A Parisian cashmere Paisley shawl signed Emile-Frédéric Hébert Circa 1865/1870
Located in Toulon, FR
, heralding the Art Nouveau style. Harlequin fringes on two sides. A collector's item. No moth holes or
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1860s French Antique Moth

Camphor Campaign Chest Belonging to Spanish Admiral Federico Gravina, circa 1790
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
would have protected them from moths, Spain, circa 1790. A great piece of naval history; a wonderful
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Late 18th Century Spanish Empire Antique Moth

Materials

Wood

1780 s Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in LYON, FR
rare and beautiful piece. Professionally cleaned in Saint-Étienne. Structurally strong with no moth
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1780s French Aubusson Antique Moth

Materials

Wool

Amphora Mystical Art Nouveau Ceramic Candelstick World’s Fair 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Bone-colored two-headed candlestick featuring faces, moths, and stars in a design presented at the
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Moth

Materials

Ceramic

Arts Crafts Pedestal Table with Hand Sawn Hand Painted Organic Patterns
Located in Lisse, NL
than just a table. This is a work of art in its own right and the stylized moth patterns that are hand
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Moth

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century British Camphor Campaign Chest with Monogram, Cedar Interior
Located in Madrid, ES
and protects from moths) and a nicely crafted "separator" and box with sliding top and two small
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Moth

Materials

Brass

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
a bit like Eucalyptus and this most attractive of smells repels moths hence its common use in the
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Early 20th Century Beaux Arts Antique Moth

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Basket Made of Bamboo and Japanese Paper / Meiji Era Farming Tools
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
pasted on it. It's very light. I think it was probably a tool used in the silk moth industry. The
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Moth

Materials

Bamboo

Antique 18th/Early 19th Century New England Six Board Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, a replaced front foot, a replaced back strip on the lid, reset hinges, and an old moth ball smell
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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Moth

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
and this most attractive of smells repels moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket Boxes
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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Moth

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Japanese Old Wooden Antique Drawer/1912-1940/Wabi-Sabi Chest of Drawers
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. One of the drawers has a small moth-eaten hole. But there are no insects anymore. There is no
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Moth

Materials

Pine

Flowers with Pomegranate - Dutch Golden Age art floral still life oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
moth. The realism is profound, the detail exquisite making this a superb example of Dutch Golden Age
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Early 1800s Old Masters Antique Moth

Materials

Oil

Squared Indian Embroidered Kashmir Shawl Circa 1870
Located in Toulon, FR
colors and the fineness of the sticht points. Two light halos, a stain, about twenty moth holes. However
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1870s Indian Antique Moth

A French Turn Over Harlequin Cashmere shawl - France Circa 1825
Located in Toulon, FR
colored fringes. A note, ten tiny moth holes visible only by transparency, and a discreet halo in the
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1820s French Antique Moth

French paisley shawl with blue background decorated with Boteh - Lyon Circa 1850
Located in Toulon, FR
on two sides. Manufacture not identified. A dozen or so moth holes which do not call into question
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Moth

Long French Paisley Shawl with Vermilion Red Reserve Around 1855
Located in Toulon, FR
French Empire. Many tiny moth holes mainly in the cashmere decor of 1 mm maximum as is often the case
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1850s French Antique Moth

19th Century Sailor s Woolie of the Scottish Schooner MARY
Located in Nantucket, MA
is in very good condition, with little evident fading and only small traces of old moth nibbles on
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1850s English Folk Art Antique Moth

Materials

Yarn

Thomas Brentnall Still Life with Fruit and Flowers in Carved Giltwood Frame
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, pomegranate, moths and a small mouse, all of which have been painted with realistic precision. The piece is
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Early 19th Century English Baroque Antique Moth

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Giltwood, Porcelain, Velvet

Antique French Art Nouveau Oak Wash Table Vanity W/ Carrara Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
dovetail construction, adorned with traditional Art Nouveau metal moth-shaped pulls. The apron clearance is
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Moth

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Ferdinand Barbedienne Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Lidded Box by Robinet
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
flower set within a scrolling leaf and floral stem surround. A wings of a moulded moth and dragonfly form
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Moth

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Bronze

Wings of Wonder: Exquisite Hand-Colored 19th-Century Butterfly Print
Located in Langweer, NL
against predators. - Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) – One of the largest moths in the world, depicted with
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1830s Antique Moth

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Walter Nichols Chinese Mushroom Carpet 12 x 9 C1920 (363x276cm Rug)
By Walter Nichols
Located in Leeds, GB
good regular shape. Vacuumed, deodorised, and treated for moth prevention. Ready to use. - As with all
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Moth

Materials

Wool

Georgian John Rose Coalport Coffee Can Porcelain Nelson Japan Ptn, Circa 1805
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
panels of painted flowers , moths , cranes and lions. Finished with stunning gold gilding, this pattern
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Moth

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1860 English Victorian Needlepoint Tea Cozy
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
to silk. Some fading. 2 small moth losses, one of 4 knots, one of 6 and a few minor pulls. Holds a
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1860s English Victorian Antique Moth

Materials

Wool, Silk, Beads

Zuber 19th Century Two Panels Multicolored Wallpaper Depicting a Gallant Scene
By Jean Zuber
Located in Firenze, IT
brown and yellow. We put the roll on frame and we made mold and moth treatment. It is ready to use
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Moth

Materials

Paper

19th Century Manuel Cipriano Gomes Mafra Portuguese Palissy Charger
By Manuel Mafra 1
Located in Miami, FL
beetles and a moth or dragonfly. In excellent condition, fully marked on the reverse with the crown
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19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Moth

Antique and Complete, Hand Carved Teakwood Chinese Blanket Chest w. Fan Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
of solid camphor wood. Apart from a fresh smell this special wood was also used, because moths cannot
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Moth

Materials

Brass

La Phalene
By Cornelius Ary Renan
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Moth), 1895. Published and printed in Paris by Gazette des Beaux-Arts, 1895. Signed in the plate lower
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19th Century Impressionist Antique Moth

Materials

Lithograph

Japanese antique wooden wall board/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi art/Low table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
prevent warping has moth-eaten marks. It is difficult to obtain a board with such a delicious wabi-sabi
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Moth

Materials

Cedar

Aesthetic Period Silver and Gold Panel Cuff Bracelet Late Victorian
Located in Northampton, MA
frame is round and has an almost pie-crust bevel, we find a luna moth of rose gold about to land on a
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Moth

Materials

Gold, Silver

Northern Italian Cypress Penwork Box
Located in Stamford, CT
mentioned the use of cypress for chests as 'resisting the Worm, Moth, and all putrefaction to eternity'. The
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16th Century Antique Moth

Emile Gallé "Aux Ombelles" French Art Nouveau Cabinet
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
arrangement that otherwise approaches imbalance. Next to the Berce des prés is an Écaille martre (Tiger moth
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Moth

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Fruitwood

16th Century Italian Cypress Penwork Chest, Val d Adige
Located in Stamford, CT
chests as 'resisting the Worm, Moth, and all putrefaction to eternity'. The 'cypress chests
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Moth

Materials

Cypress

Antique Perfectly Hand Carved Teakwood Chinese Blanket Chest w. Boat Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
special wood was also used, because moths (who are particularly fond of woollen blankets) cannot stand
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Moth

Materials

Brass

Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Sensual Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
elegance and a profound connection to the artistic and cultural legacies of its time. Abrash. Moth damage
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Moth

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Wool

Set of Six Hand-Colored Engravings from Curtis s Botanical Magazine /// Botany
By William Curtis
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
the age of 25 he produced Instructions for collecting and preserving insects; particularly moths and
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Moth

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio

Japanese antique wooden wabisabi drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
see in the detailed image, there is a moth-eaten hole in the drawer. This is a common condition for
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Moth

Materials

Cedar

13 Stars in a Medallion Configuration on a Small Scale Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
added as a liner. The glazing is U.V. protective plexiglass. Condition: There is minor mothing, the
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Early 20th Century American Antique Moth

Set of Six Hand-Colored Engravings from Curtis s Botanical Magazine
By William Curtis
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
preserving insects; particularly moths and butterflies. Curtis was demonstrator of plants and Praefectus
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1790s Victorian Antique Moth

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio

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Antique Moth For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique moth you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and bamboo, every antique moth was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique moth you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique moth, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique moth over the years, but those crafted by Royal Copenhagen, Chamberlains Worcester and Chelsea Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Moth?

Prices for an antique moth start at $85 and top out at $27,500 with the average selling for $850.