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18th Century French Silver Filigree Hourglass

$1,298.36List Price

Antique 18th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

French 18th Century Balance Scale

$1,950

H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 8 in

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young

By James Young

Located in New Orleans, LA

This superlative, Georgian-period silver inkwell was crafted by 18th century London silversmith James Young. Of exceptional size and quality, this large inkwell is perfectly appointed to draft important correspondence, complete with a sand shaker and compartments for writing utensils. A masterpiece of the restrained Georgian style, the inkwell bears the marital coat-of-arms of the Gresley and Coventry families with the motto “Meliore fyde quam fortuna,” or “With better fidelity than fortune.” Hallmarked London, 1782 11 1/4” wide x 7 1/2” deep x 5 1/2” high The armorial bearings almost certainly commemorate the marriage of Sir Roger Gresley, the 8th Baronet of Drakelowe, and Lady Sophia Coventry, youngest daughter of the 7th Earl of Coventry...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells

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Silver

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young

$49,500

H 5.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.5 in

18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand

$316 Sale Price

20% Off

H 2.5 in W 7 in D 3.75 in

French 18th Century Directoire Gilded Garniture Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Directoire period, painted and gold leaf gilded tole jardinière set features a beautiful centerpiece with matching side urns. The French antique trio...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Gold, Tin

French 18th Century Directoire Gilded Garniture Set

$25,000 / set

H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 6.5 in

Large 18th Century French Lock and Key

Located in Houston, TX

Large 18th century French iron lock and key. This handsome antique French iron lock comes with the original key and makes an interesting coffee table acce...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century French Lock and Key

$1,250

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in

Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot

Located in Copenhagen, K

French Rococo Planter or Flower Pot in Brass, Circa 1780 Period French flower pot with beautiful large Rococo decorations.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot

$550 Sale Price / item

29% Off

H 4.73 in Dm 5.91 in

Mid 18th Century Micromosaic Plaque

Located in London, GB

A fine quality mid 19th century oval Micro-mosaic Plaque depicting St Peter’s Square Rome, enclosed in unusual black slate marble frame decorated with shells, scrolls & wolves.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Mid 18th Century Micromosaic Plaque

$6,190

H 1.5 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A very stunning 18th century balance - Scale from Rome, Italy. Beautifully crafted from polychromed and gilt wood. A wonderful accent piece for a library or office.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

$3,950

H 44 in W 18 in D 15.5 in

18th Century Lignum Vitae Sphere

Located in London, GB

A late eighteenth century lignum vitae sphere of large scale. Lignum vitae was favoured by Dame Barbara Hepworth, and a Hepworth sphere sculpture in th...

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