18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Period: 18th Century

Map Turkey in Europe Hungary Thomas Kitchin, 1783

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Thomas Kitchen (1718 - 1784) : Map of Turkey in Europe & Hungary 1783 Visible sheet within the cream mount 25.5cm., 10" height 20cm., 8" In an ebonised frame length 33cm. 13", height 28cm., 11" Kitchin, Thomas (1718 - 1784) Thomas Kitchin (August 4, 1718 – June 23, 1784) was a London based engraver, cartographer, and publisher. He was born in London to a hat-dyer of the same name. At 14, Kitchin apprenticed under Emanuel Bowen, under whom he mastered the art of engraving. He married Bowen daughter, Sarah Bowen, and later inherited much of his preceptor's prosperous business. Their son, Thomas Bowen Kitchin, also an engraver joined the family business, which thereafter published in Thomas Kitchin and Son. From 1858 or so Kitchin was the engraver to the Duke of York, and from about 1773 acquired the title, 'Royal Hydrographer to King George III.' He is responsible for numerous maps published in the The Star, Gentleman's Magazine, and London Magazine, as well as partnering with, at various times, with Thomas Jefferys, Emmanuel Bowen, Thomas Hinton, Issac Tayor, Andrew Dury, John Rocque, Louis de la Rochette, and Alexander Hogg, among others. Kitchin passed his business on to his son, Thomas Bowen Kitchin, who continued to republish many of his maps well after his death. Kitchin's apprentices included George Rollos...

Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map Turkey in Europe Hungary Thomas Kitchin, 1783

$1,375

Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

A late 18th century continental parcel-gilt silver Torah pointer made in Germany. This magnificent torah pointer is shaped in a tapered spiral form. At one end of the pointer, a beautifully designed gilt hand, while at the other a small dome engraved “Philip Salomons Esqr." The dome tip has a linked chain, facilitating its grip. The ring of the pointer is marked with maker's mark VM, and an illegible town mark. Provenance Philip Salomons (1796-1867), sold at his death to Reuben David Sassoon...

Category

German Classical Roman Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer

$12,500

Rare Low Walnut Italian Baroque Period Cellist Lectern

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Low Walnut Italian Baroque Period Cellist lectern.

Category

Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Rare Low Walnut Italian Baroque Period Cellist Lectern

$2,850

18th Century Angel s Head Sculpture Handcarved in Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century Angel's head sculpture handcarved in wood.

Category

Spanish Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Angel s Head Sculpture Handcarved in Wood

$1,561

Geographical Antique Map of Principality of Monaco

By Bruno Santini

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

ST/609 - Interesting antique color map of Monaco Principality in French language : "Carte qui contient le Principauté de Piémont, le Monferrat et la comté de...

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Italian Other Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Geographical Antique Map of Principality of Monaco

$1,032

18th Century Spanish Church Painted Wooden Relief Framed Inscription

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century Spanish church painted wooden relief framed inscription.

Category

European Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Church Painted Wooden Relief Framed Inscription

$1,501

Early 18th Century Dutch Tin-Glazed Earthenware Passover Plate

Located in New York, NY

18th century tin-glazed earthenware Passover plate, Delft, the Netherlands. Decorated with a foliate design in light blue, the Hebrew word "Pesach" (Pas...

Category

Dutch Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Earthenware

Early 18th Century Dutch Tin-Glazed Earthenware Passover Plate

$2,388

English Antique George II Mahogany Stick Barometer by Polti of Exeter

By C. Polti

Located in Devon, GB

A rare George II period mahogany stick barometer with finely carved cistern cover and surround to partly conceal the mercury tube. Most unusually the signed register plate is made of...

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English George II Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

English Antique George II Mahogany Stick Barometer by Polti of Exeter

$9,148

Indian 18th Century Islamic Bronze Flag

Located in London, GB

Indian 18th century Islamic bronze flag Indian, 18th century Measures: Height 54cm, width 20cm, depth 16cm This bronze flag, or alam, was produced ...

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Indian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Indian 18th Century Islamic Bronze Flag

$4,815

John Bennett Georgian Barometer

By John Bennett

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly reflects the prevalent furniture style and archite...

Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

John Bennett Georgian Barometer

$18,850

London 1744 Published Watercolour Antique Map of East Africa by Eman Bowen

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this New and Accurate Map of Nubia & Abissinia, together with all the Kingdoms Tributary Thereto, and bordering upon them published in 1744 by Emanuel Bowen This is a decorative antique engraved map of East Africa...

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English George III Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

London 1744 Published Watercolour Antique Map of East Africa by Eman Bowen

$1,306

Louis XVI Period Barometer

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Very charming carved and gilded acanthus leaf framed Louis XVI period wall barometer with glass covered central dial and glass thermostat beneath; bot...

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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Louis XVI Period Barometer

$18,500 / set

Late 18th Century Silver Dutch Perpetual Calender

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A rare late 18th-early 19th century silver Dutch perpetual calendar.

Category

Dutch Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Late 18th Century Silver Dutch Perpetual Calender

$7,841

18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-18th century cast iron travel safe. Probably manufactured in France for storing money, important documents or jewellery. It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express...

Category

French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740

$3,432

18th Century Emanuel Bowen Map of County of York, c.1740

By Emanuel Bowen

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century British rare and original Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) map of the County of York divided into its Ridings and subdivided into wapontakes, mounted in solid wood fram...

Category

British Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Emanuel Bowen Map of County of York, c.1740

$1,093

Tripod Apothecary Skillet Late 17th-Early 18th Century, England

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Apothecary tripod skillet from the end of the 17th century beginning of the 18th century From England. The skillet is in superb condition and has not undergone any restorations. Br...

Category

British Georgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Tripod Apothecary Skillet Late 17th-Early 18th Century, England

$840

Antique English Battersea Locket in the Form of a Clock

Located in Tampa, FL

An 18th century English Battersea locket enameled with a clock face on one side and a floral decoration on the reverse.

Category

English Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Antique English Battersea Locket in the Form of a Clock

$750

Valentine Munden’s Prize Money Silver Salver, London, 1792

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This small oval George III silver salver is raised on four scroll feet with a plain field and curvetto within a triple reed border. The reverse is engraved ‘June 18th 1803 Valentine Munden’s Prize Money when on board the Exeter East Indiaman for the Capture of the French Frigate La Medée.’ Maker’s mark of John Crouch & Thomas Hannam, London 1792. The naval action took place on the 4th of August 1800 off the coast of Brazil. On that morning, the Royal Navy escort, Belliqueux sighted a squadron of French frigates and, giving chase, captured the largest ship La Concorde whilst the East Indiamen, Exeter and Bombay Castle pursued and took the surrender of La Medée. The Coutts and Neptune were unsuccessful in capturing a third frigate La Franchaise, but the action stands out as the only occasion during the Napoleonic Wars when a merchant vessel captured a French ship of war...

Category

English Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Valentine Munden’s Prize Money Silver Salver, London, 1792

$6,534

Cross In Battered Iron, 18th Century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Wrought iron cross

Category

French Louis XIII Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cross In Battered Iron, 18th Century

$2,185

Captain Hood’s Gold and Hardstone Armorial Fob Seal

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The openwork gold fluted pendent mount is channel set with an oval cornelian seal engraved with the coat of arms and crest of Hood with the arms of Periam in pretence for Captain Alexander Hood RN (1758-1798) who married Elizabeth Periam of Butleigh. English, circa 1790. Captain Hood (1758-1798) was a cousin of Samuel Hood, Viscount Hood, and of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport. His younger brother was Sir Samuel Hood who captained Zealous at the Battle of the Nile...

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English Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Captain Hood’s Gold and Hardstone Armorial Fob Seal

$5,567

Italian Gilt Reliquary Box

Located in Dallas, TX

This 18th century Italian gilded reliquary box is made to contain a personal relic or shine. It has brackets for wall mounting. The front of the door has...

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Italian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Gilt Reliquary Box

$4,670

Carved and Gilt Fragments with Polychrome Finish on Custom Acrylic Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

These old world fragments from a time of ornamentation and decadence will pop any space with a feeling of classic royal nobility. They are sturdily mounted on clear acrylic so that o...

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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Carved and Gilt Fragments with Polychrome Finish on Custom Acrylic Stand

$3,900

Essex John Cary 1787 Cary s New Correct English Atlas 40cm 16" long gilt frame

By John Cary

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Map of Essex by John Cary Engraver London published as the act directs Sept 1st 1787 by J Cary Engraver Map & Printseller no 188 the corner of Arundel Str...

Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Essex John Cary 1787 Cary s New Correct English Atlas 40cm 16" long gilt frame

$2,063

Map North Wales Robert Marsden Anglesey

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Map of North Wales by Robert Marsden Including Anglesey Charming topography and detail and colouring just purchased more information to follow.

Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map North Wales Robert Marsden Anglesey

$2,063

Louis XIV Giltwood Roman Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Ornate baroque carved giltwood console with foliage and scroll ornaments raised on shaped out-stepped plinth, Italian, 18th century.

Category

Italian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Louis XIV Giltwood Roman Console Table

$7,000

Antique Map of France by T. Kitchin, Engraved, Circa 1779

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'The Kingdom of France (..)'. Large antique map of the Kingdom of France. Engraved by T. Kitchin. Published J. Blair, circa 1779.

Category

British Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of France by T. Kitchin, Engraved, Circa 1779

$516

Dickens Fan on Your List? This First Edition of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is a Treasure

Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.

Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games

Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.

Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This

French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.

Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.

Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.

Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.