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Style: Late Victorian
Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique calligraphic ink block. A Chinese, boxed soot ink printing stone, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Late Victorian Scholar s Objects
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Stone
Antique Bone Figure of Indochina Male Dignitary Hardwood 19th Century Chinese
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisitely hand carved bone Chinese dignitary standing figure portraying a lavishly dressed bearded male.
Difficult to date, in our opinion last quarter of the 19th century.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Late Victorian Scholar s Objects
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Hardwood, Bone
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 8 calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, cased set of printing shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appeali...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Late Victorian Scholar s Objects
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Stone
Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer
s Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique textile printing block. An English, carved copper on hardwood printer's stamp in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Scholar s Objects
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Copper
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is set of 8 antique calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, boxed set of printing shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinatin...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Late Victorian Scholar s Objects
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Stone
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Find a broad range of unique Late Victorian scholar's objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage scholar's objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Late Victorian scholar's objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for scholar's objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $822 and tops out at $2,452 while the average work can sell for $874.
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