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Period: 18th Century
Large 18th Century Italian / Neapolitan Hand Carved Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions. Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsma...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Wood

18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exquisite work of 18th century Portuguese craftsmanship, this carved, painted, and gilded wood tabletop altar-niche would have been used to stage religious artifacts or statuary f...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Decorative Antique Celestial Map – Zodiac, Stars Hemel Globe, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Celestial Map – Hemel Globe, Zodiac & Constellations by Halma, 1720 This striking double-hemisphere celestial chart, titled Hemel Globe...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Holy Land and Paradise – Terrae Canaan Map, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of the Holy Land and Paradise by François Halma, c.1720 Beautiful early 18th-century hand-colored map of the Middle East extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pers...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small tabernacle that once graced a church altar. Beautiful original silverleaf and faux marble paint. weathered, small losses. Italy circa 1780  
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic oratory or tabletop altar from 18th century Portugal, made of carved, painted, and gilded wood taking the form of a small cabinet (where religious statuary would be displ...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Officer s Sword – France Or Austrian Netherlands – Circa 1770–1790
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Officer's Sword – France Or Austrian Netherlands – Circa 1770–1790 – Length 99 Cm" An elegant officer's sword, late 18th century (circa 1770–1790), probably French or Austrian Nethe...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

French 18th Century Risen Christ/Resurrection Statue With Flag
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved wooden risen Christ/ resurrection statue with flag in folk-art style. Great expression and traces of original color still visible. France circa 1750. Weathered,...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Hand-Colored Map of the Holy Land Divided Among the Twelve Tribes, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Map of the Holy Land Divided Among the Twelve Tribes, c.1720 This striking antique map, titled "Iudaea seu Palaestina ob Sacratissima Redemtoris Vestigia Hodie Dicta Te...
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European Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Rare 1730 Roman Empire Map by Moll - Detailed and Engraved Masterpiece
Located in Langweer, NL
An Historical Map of the Roman Empire and the Neighbouring Barbarous Nations by Herman Moll - Circa 1730 This grand and historically significant map of the Roman Empire was create...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Portuguese 18th Century Christ Painting from a Church
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Portuguese 18th century assemblage painting of Christ, likely an architectural fragment or retablo that would have hung in a church. Constructed of thick, wood panels the central vig...
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Portuguese Other Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

18th Century Set of 15 French Leather Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A rare set of 15 French decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather all around and are comprised of a selection of warm tones featuring gold leaf...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Antique Map of Alexander the Great s Empire Campaigns, de Vaugondy, 1753
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Alexander the Great's Empire & Campaigns, de Vaugondy, 1753 This rare and elegantly engraved map, titled "Antiquor Imperiorum Tabula, in qua Prae Caeteris, Macedonicu...
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European Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare Antique Wall-Map of North America: French and Indian War Boundaries, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare 1793 Map of North America: French and Indian War Boundaries and Historical Notes This remarkable engraved map of North America, printed in 1793 by Emanuel Bowen and John Gibs...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Political Terracotta Portrait Medallion Benjamin Franklin JeanBaptiste Nini 1777
Located in Portland, OR
An important 18th century terracotta portrait roundel of Benjamin Franklin, by Jean-Baptiste Nini (1717-1786), signed and dated 1777. A profile portrait-relief of Benjamin Frank...
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American Federal Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Terracotta

Saint Anthony Of Padua With The Infant Jesus – Polychrome Wood Sculpture, 18th C
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Saint Anthony Of Padua With The Infant Jesus – Polychrome Wooden Sculpture, Tyrol, 18th Century " Saint Anthony of Padua with the Christ Child – Tyrolean Polychrome Wood Sculpture, ...
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Austrian Rococo Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Map of the World in 12 Globe Gores by Scherer, circa 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Typus Totius Orbis Terraquei Geographice Delineatus, Et Ad Usum Globo Materiali Superinducendus'. Beautiful example of Scherer's map of the World, configured in 12 globe gores. California is shown as an island. Fascinating Northwest Passage...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fine Museum Quality Large Antique 18th Century Greek Orthodox Icon, Pentecost
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional, museum quality very large 18th century Greek icon of the Pentecost. Egg tempera and gold leaf on wood, primed with gesso. Attributed to Mount Athos...
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Greek Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1711 Star Chart of Southern Sky with Mythical Constellations and Exotic Animals
Located in Langweer, NL
1711 Star Chart of the Southern Sky - "Mappa Stellarum Australium quae in Altitudine Poli Borei Graduum" This beautiful star chart, engraved by Arnold van Westerhout in 1711, shows ...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Unusual Benedictine Map of Italy, Showing Various States of the Church, C.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italia Benedictina Delineata A.P.R.C.P.W.' Unusual Benedictine map of Italy, showing the various states of the church, with an elaborate cartouche. Part of a seri...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th century Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Cello By Carl Friedrich Lippold – Neukirchen, 1763" Authentic 18th-century cello made by Carl Friedrich Lippold, a respected luthier from Neukirchen, Saxony, dated 1763. The instrum...
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German Other Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Original Antique Map of the Route of M. Zurabek – Caspian Sea to Isfahan, 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Antique Map of the Route of M. Zurabek – Caspian Sea to Isfahan, 1722 This 18th-century copperplate map, titled Carte de la Route de M. Zurabek, Ambassadeur du Roi de Polog...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this captivating religious painting of the Italian school, painted in oil on canvas in the 18th century. This wonderful painting depicting the Madonna in pr...
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Italian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas

Ancient World Map of Europe, Asia Northern Africa with Ancient Names, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Geografische Kaarte van de Oude Weereld (..).' Original antique map of the ancient world depicting Europe, Asia, and northern Africa with ancient place names....
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bible, Biblia Sacra, Utrecht, Cornelius Guillielmus Le Febvre, 1732
Located in Delft, NL
Bible,, Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, Naar de laetste Roomsche Keure der gemeine Latijnsche Overzettinge, in nederduitsch Vertaeld, me...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Original Antique Engraving of a Greek Inscription, 1717
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a Greek inscription. Source unknown, to be determined.
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Map of Anatolia, part of modern-day Turkey, Armenia and Syria, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Kaartje van Natolie en Syrie opgesteld door de Hr. Lucas en de Hr. Guil de L'Isle en andere auteuren" The title "Kaartje van Natolie en Syrie opgesteld door de Hr. Lucas en...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Engraving – Layout of the King of Persia’s Field Camp, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Engraving – Layout of the King of Persia’s Field Camp, 18th Century Fascinating 18th-century engraved plan depicting the arrangement of the royal encampment of the King of P...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Oak Religious Bust of a Bishop
Located in Delft, NL
Oak Religious Bust of a Bishop An antique religious bust, made of oak, of a bishop from the 18th century or earlier. The bishop wears a miter with a square pattern on the left and ...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Japanese Edo-Period 62-Plate Kabuto 兜 Helmet with Long Lacquer Wakidate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An old and exceptional completely lacquered akoda-nari suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with raised ridges) with a bronze maedate (decorative front piece) shaped like a spade, and mounted b...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Iron

Italian 18th Century Hand Carved And Silvered Wooden Baroque Reliquary
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and detailed reliquary holder with its beautiful weathered original silver, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses and old repairs.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Map of the Region of Batavia by Van Schley, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des environs de Batavia - Kaart van de Buitenstreken van Batavia'. Map of the Batavia area (Jakarta) in Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. P...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

West View of Cowdray House – Historic Sussex Estate Engraving, 1796
Located in Langweer, NL
West View of Cowdray House – Antique Engraving of Viscount Montague’s Estate, 1796 This detailed antique engraving captures the west-facing elevation of Cowdray House, the celebrate...
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English Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
These are the now very scarce set of two catalogues produced by Christie's for the sale of the contents of Dumfries House which contained a large collec...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

French 18th Century Small Marble Head Of A Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved marble head of a Madonna. Unique period piece with a beautiful weathered patina. France, circa 1750. Weathered Measurements include the wooden base.
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

Original Map of the East Indies Including Sumatra, Java, Borneo Malaysia, 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
TitlEast Indies map – Java, Sumatra, Borneo & Malay Peninsula, c.1755 Attractive 18th-century map of the East Indies centered on Borneo and the Malay world, showing Sumatra, Java, t...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Horse Guards at Whitehall, Westminster, London, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'East Front of the Horse Guards at Whitehall'. Architectural elevation of the Horse Guards at Whitehall. T...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Public Execution Scene in Tonkin (Northern Vietnam) – Antique Engraving, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Public Execution Scene in Tonkin – Antique Engraving, 1787 Striking 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting a large-scale public execution in the Kingdom of Tonkin (present-day...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th-C. Georgian Large Leather Faux Marble Latin Religious Books, S/2 Library
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a wonderful addition to a library or study! The two books date to 1777 or the era of George III. At first glance, I thought they were Italian, but upon further study, they ...
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German George III Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Antique Map of Italy, Showing Corsica, Sardinia, Croatia, Malta and More, C.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van Italie na de Nieuwste waarnemingen van de l'Isle en andere.' Attractive detailed map showing Italy as well as Corsica, Sardinia, Minorca, Croat...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique 1743 Map – Travels of Jesus Christ Apostles by Seutter
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique 1743 Map – Travels of Jesus Christ & Apostles by Seutter This is an original antique map titled “Carte des Voyages de Notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ et des Actes des Apotres St...
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German Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Christ Crucified Altar Sculpture
By Juan De Mesa
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque Period Spanish altarpiece retablo / reredo, by (attributed) Luis Salvador Carmona (1708-1767), depicting thorn crowned Christ crucified / Cristo crucificado hand carved, polychromed wood with forged iron nails, mounted on later plaque. This rare antique religious work / object of art, circa 1750, most likely commissioned by the Catholic Church of Spain, destined to be prominently displayed as an altarpiece / retablo or as part of a much larger reredo, directly behind the main altar at a Spanish or Continental European Catholic Church (French, Italian, Iberian, Portuguese) The Crucified Christ, displayed mounted on a later faded red fabric upholstered shaped backboard plaque with textured gilt border. The exceptional hand sculpted, carved, gessoed, polychrome painted figure depicting bloodied Jesus, with crown of thorns atop his head, only wearing a undulating shaped cloth around his loin, arms extended and feet crossed, spear head form iron nails through both. The verso covered in an old paper printed backing with metal hook hardware at top for wall hanging. Dimensions (approx): Overall: 22" High, 14.5" Wide, 3.25" Deep Figure only: 16" High, 10" Wide, 3" Deep Historical background: Artist: (attrib) Luis Salvador Carmona (1708, Nava del Rey – 1767, Madrid) was a Spanish Baroque sculptor who came from a family of artists, including uncle of Manuel Salvador Carmona. He was sent to be trained in Madrid in the workshop of Juan Alonso...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Antique Map of the Location of the Garden of Eden and Travels of the Patriarchs
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Map of the Location of the Garden of Eden and Travels of the Patriarchs Cartographer/Publisher: Pieter Mortier (1661–1711), published by Covens & Mortier (Amsterdam, 1725)...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Baroque Walnut Sculpture Of Saint Joseph And The Christ Child, Early 18th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Baroque Walnut Sculpture Of Saint Joseph And The Christ Child, Early 18th Century" Baroque Walnut Sculpture of Saint Joseph and the Christ Child Southern Netherlands or Germanic Reg...
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Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Dutch VOC Silver Shipwreck Treasure Coins From The Akerendam Shipwreck 1724
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Holland Value: 2 pennies / 2 stuiver Date: 1724 A VOC Akerendam shipwreck treasure of nine 2 stuivers minted by the Province of Holland ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

18th Century Italian Gilded Tabernacle with a Hand-Carved Chalice Fragment
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved tabernacle adorned with an 18th century Italian gilt chalice and Sabina Faye Braxton gaufrage fabric. This tabernacle once belonged in a h...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

18th Century Russian Icon St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Circa 1780
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th-Century Russian Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, circa 1780 A finely painted and richly gilded Russian Orthodox icon depicting St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, dating to th...
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Russian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Rare Unusual Antique Map of Asia with a Landbridge from Korea to America, 1717
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Asie Suivant les Nouvelles Decouvertes (..).' Interesting and very unusual map of the Asian continent. The map is based primarily on Dutch sources, particular...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg Concertina Action c1780
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III Mahogany fold-over card table with cluster-leg and concertina action c1780. The hinged Leather lined and gilt tooled top opens and is supported by hinged, concertina-action r...
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English George III Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Antique Print of the Royal Palace of Naples in Italy, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Amplissimas Aedes quas Pro Regio (..)'. Old engraving of the Royal Palace of Naples, Italy. It was one of the four residences near Naples used by the House of...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Perfume burner / Incense burner - oriental ottoman - brass - 18th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ottoman brass incense burner with incised and openwork decoration. The domed lid is topped with a grip, it is decorated with openwork scrolls. The incense burner rests on a circular base with three feet The whole is in gilded brass. Turkey, Ottoman art, 18th century Burner diameter: 11 cm Very beautiful decorative object Can be used to burn incense or diffuse perfume.
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Turkish Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Voltaire s Candide True First Edition First London Edition
Located in Savannah, GA
A rare example of a first edition Candide, published in Geneva by Cramer, 1759. 299pp. Woodcut ornaments and Voltaire's corrected pages (pp. 31...
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Swiss Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Italian 18th Century Pair Baroque Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrines
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand pair carved wooden reliquary shrines with wonderful decoration and color/gilding, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. ( to my opinion glass onc...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

Two 19th Century Spanish Colonial Brass Slipper Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
Two great examples of 18th century Spanish Colonial slipper stirrups. Not a pair, each similar yet different. One is brass with a lovely floral decoration, the other a rare copper type with a simple incised design. Both with a wonderful patina that only comes with real age and use. These definitely put in some serious miles. Possibly used in battle, or just to protect the rider from bramble. Imagine what these pieces of history may have witnessed. Unique gift for the equestrian or collector of horse memorabilia...
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Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Saint. Beautiful weathered paint and gilding. Small losses / old repairs and without the relics. Italy ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
Located in Milano, IT
Ptolemaic armillary sphere Charles-François Delamarche Paris, ante 1798 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-colored paper It measures 15.55 in in height x Ø 10...
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French Other Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

Rare Antique Greek Orthodox Touching of Thomas Rondel Icon, 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Scarce subject, antique Greek Orthodox hand painted rondel icon depicting the Touching of Thomas or Doubting Thomas Late 18th- early 19th century The first Sunday after Easter comme...
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Greek Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Rare Antique Engraving with Three Unique Views of Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Karavane by het dorp Coraming - Brug over de rivier Kiesilosan - Het Dorp 't Sargabrand'. Old print with three views, two of which unidentified villages in Iran, and a bridge over the Kiesilosan river. This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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