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Period: 18th Century
Antique Map of the Americas and West Indies by Robert de Vaugondy, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of the Americas and West Indies by Robert de Vaugondy, 1778 This detailed antique map titled "Amérique ou Indes Occidentales" was published in 1778 by the renowned Frenc...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Celebes Sulawesi , Island in Indonesia, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte De L'Isle Celebes ou Macassar'. Detailed copper engraved map of Celebes (Sulawesi, Indonesia), showing Makassar, which was the most important trading city o...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Sandon Hall by White, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Principal Front of Sandon'. Architectural elevation of Sandon Hall, Staffordshire. This print originates from 'Vitruvius...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map Illustrating Solar Eclipses by Scherer, C.1703
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of an hemisphere and several figures illustrating the position of the earth, moon and sun. Printed for Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' (1702-1710). Artists and Engravers: Heinrich Scherer (1628-1704) was a Professor of Hebrew, Mathematics and Ethics at the University of Dillingen until about 1680. Thereafter he obtained important positions as Official Tutor to the Royal Princes...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Scene from Genesis in the Old Testament; Eve is made from Adam s Rib, 1731
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Evae ex Costa Adami productio (..). This original antique print shows a scene from Genesis in the Old Testament; Eve is made from Adam's rib. Originates from 'Physica Sacra' by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer. Scheuchzer believed that the Old Testament was a factual account of the history, of the world...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Map of the Spice Islands, Moluccas by Bellin, Published in 1771
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1771 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin Map of the Moluccas, the Spice Islands of Indonesia Description: This finely engraved eighteenth-century map, titled Carte Particulière des Is...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Religion Print Showing Rituals Ceremonies for the Death of a Pope 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique religion print depicting rituals and ceremonies for the death of the Pope. Originates from 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses...' , by A. Moubach. Artists and Engrave...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor by a Benedictine, c.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Byzondere Afbeelding der Landschappen, van de Apostelen bevaren en doorwandelt om het Evangelium J. C. te Prediken.' Map of the lands travelled by the Apostles to...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Goldsmith s Almanack for the Year of Our Lord God M.DCC.LXXXIV. 1784
Located in Middletown, NY
Goldsmith, John An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord God M.DCC.LXXXIV. 1784 London: Company of Stationers, 1783, first edition 48mo, 4 x 2 1/2 in. (113 x 53 mm); pp. 48 + blank page...
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English Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Rare Detailed Antique Map of Prague and Its North West Environs, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: original antique map of the environs of North West Prague. This map originates from the 'Gentlemans Magazine'. Published circa 1760. Artists and Engravers: Engraved ...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Engraving of the Track of the Resolution Captain Cook in the Pacific, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Découvertes faites dans la Mer Pacifique sur la Vaisse au de Roi, La Resolution, Commandé par le Capitaine Cook en 1774'. Chart detailing the 1774 voyag...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1720 Weigel Engraving of Jerusalem: A Biblical View from Josephus Perspective
Located in Langweer, NL
1720 Weigel Map of Jerusalem Based on Josephus' Writings This intricate 1720 bird's-eye view map of ancient Jerusalem by I.H. Coccejo, engraved by Christoph Weigel, offers a fasc...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Map of the Cook Islands Takutea, Atiu, Mangaiac and Tubuai, Polynesia, 1781
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Mangeea Island, Toobouai Island (..)'. Map of three of the Cook Islands: Wanooaette [i.e. Takutea] Island, Wateeoo [i.e. Tui or Atiu] ...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of the Ottoman Empire in Europe, incl. the Balkans, Greece Turkey, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Turkey titled 'An Accurate Map of Turky in Europe drawn from the best Authorities'. Map of the Ottoman Empire in Europe, the Balkans, Greece, and Turkey in Europe. Engr...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare North Atlantic and Caribbean Sea Chart: Newfoundland to Venezuela, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
This impressive map titled "Terra Neuf, en de Custen van Nieu Vranckryck, Nieuw Engeland... Venezuela," published by Louis Renard in 1745, captures the North Atlantic coastline, enco...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Wooden Folk Art Huge Hand Carved Figure Saint Florian, 18th Century, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This huge hand-carved figure shows the protector and patron against fire, Saint Florian. St. Florian is dressed like a roman soldier and his attribute is a water bucket. The figure w...
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Austrian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Dictionary of English Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The Dictionary of English Furniture from the Middle Ages to the late Georgian Period, by Percy Macquoid & Ralph Edwards. This is the first edition from 1927 and can be regarded as th...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Detailed 1795 Map of the Americas with Exploration Tracks and Nice Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a very handsome and rare 1795 map of the Americas titled "Amerique ou Nouveau Continent Dressee sur les Nouvelles Relations Decouvertes et Observations" by Jean Baptiste Noli...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Book, Compendium of Farriery, English, Georgian, Equestrian, London 1796
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delicate antique book, Compendium of Farriery. An English language, Georgian guide to equestrian care, published in London, 1796. Full title: Taplin Improved; or a Compend...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Print of the Garden of L hotel De L Orleans, Rue De Provence, France, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan idéal du Jardin et de l'Hotel d'Orléans'. Copper engraving of the garden design for a hotel. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' b...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Thomas Chippendale s: The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director 1754 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautiful facsimile copy of what is probably the most famous book ever on the subject of furniture. This book is a facsimile of the Chippendale society's own fine copy. Despite i...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of the Giants Attempting to Scale Heaven, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Les Géans ou les Titans (..)'. This print depicts the Giants attempting to Scale Heaven by piling mountains upon one another. Giants were the children of Gaia o...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique German Bible 1738 Martin Luther Old and New Testament European Germany
Located in Greer, SC
Collectible antique German Luther Bible, also known as " Lutherbibel " in Germany. The Lutherbibel is a German translation by the Protestant reformer Martin Luther, a New Testament t...
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German Other Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

Bird s-Eye Plan of Jerusalem in Israël, a Rare Original Engraving, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'De VIIde Landkaart Verbeeldende de Stad Jerusalem Beneven de daar Omgelegen Bergen en Dalen (..).' Bird's-eye plan of Jerusalem in Israel. This map shows the mo...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour Steel, gold, gilt, mail; iron and brass, leather Dated 1797 Persia Late 18th Century Size: helmet: 70cm long - 27½ ins long / shield...
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Persian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Brass, Steel, Iron

Saint Florus Saint Lavros Saint Antipas Fine Antique Russian Bronze Travel Icon
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual late 18th century Russian bronze travel icon of Saint Antipas, Saint Florus and Saint Lavros. Saint Florus and Saint Lavros are the Patron Saints of horses in Ru...
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Russian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

18th Century Spanish Colonial Craved Gilt Wood Winged Cherub Base
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century hand carved, painted and gilt triangular wood base with three angel heads with wings. The charming faces of the cherubs are hand painted with black hair and red lips, ea...
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Peruvian Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood

Antique Map of the Holy Land, c.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Totius Terrae Sanctae Delineatio'. Map of the Holy Land extending to Egypt and showing the route of the Children of Israel in their e...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Engraving of the Battle of Chatham or Raid on Medway on the Thames, England
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Aftekening der Schilderye op 't Stadhuis te Dordrecht (..)'. Scene of the battle of Chattam during one of the many Anglo-Dutch wars. In this battle, the Dutch sailed up the river Thames and destroyed part of the English fleet at anchor in the harbor of Chattam. Pictured in the foreground is the Dutch commander, Cornelius de Wit, being presented with the spoils of war...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1705 Golfe de Mexico and Florida Framed Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed map of Mexico & Florida circa 1705, Paris. Small map with Mexico and the Gulf Coast. Inset text indicating Panama, Acapulco, Mexico City and the Mississippi. Extends North to ...
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French Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Sunda Strait Sea Chart, Sumatra and Java, Dutch Engraving c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Sunda Strait Sea Chart, Sumatra and Java, Dutch Engraving c.1700 This engraved sea chart depicts the Sunda Strait, the strategically vital passage between Sumatra and Java, separati...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Holy Land Map, Twelve Tribes of Israel – Covens Mortier, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Holy Land Map, Twelve Tribes of Israel – Covens Mortier, c.1700 Description: This finely engraved early 18th-century map depicts the Holy Land divided according to the...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Portrait in Oil of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford by Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century copy of 18th century portrait of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, (born 1661, London, died 1724, London). He was a British statesman who headed the Tory ministry from ...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood, Paint

Antique Map of the Philippines, Taiwan and Surroundings by Bonne 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Isles Philippines, celle de Formose, le Sud de la Chine, les Royaumes de Tunkin, de Cochinchine, de Cambode, de Siam des Laos, avec partie de Pegu et D'Ava'. ...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of the House of Roger Hudson by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Elevation of Roger Hudson Esqr. his house at Sunbury (..)'. Old engraving of the house of Roger Hudson in Sunbury. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Bri...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Greece by Seutter or Lotter, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Graecia pars Septentrionalis'. Original antique map of Greece, uncommon. Signed cum Gratia et Privil. S.R.I. Vicariatus (..)'. Published by Seutter or Lotter, cir...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of Normandy, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de Normandie (..)'. Attractive map of Normandy, France. it depicts the former French Duchy of Normandy, covers the region fro...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Poems of Robert Fergusson
Located in Middletown, NY
This is the FIRST EDITION OF ROBERT FERGUSSON'S POEMS in a very attractive binding. It presents poems in both English (1-84) and Scots (80-121) and includes a Glossary of Scots words...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Antique Map extending from the Spice Islands to the west of Papua New Guinea
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Papoasche Eilanden'. Beautiful original old map extending from the Spice Islands (Sallawatty, Patenta, Gammen, Land van Waigeeuw, Popo, Misool, and part of Seram) to the western end of Papua New Guinea. Many smaller islands are detailed, and depth soundings are shown near Seram and to the east of Misool. This map originates from 'Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas, bestaande in eene Verzameling van eenige der algemeenste en nodigste Landkaarten' by I. Tirion. Published circa 1770. Tirion was born in Utrecht in 1705. He moved to Amsterdam in 1725 and set up shop on Damrak as a book publisher. Tirion quick rose in prominence by publishing pamphlets, historical works, and, most importantly...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Engraving of Persepolis, a City Sacked by Alexander the Great, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ruinen van 't Paleis van Darius, gelegen in 't oude Persepolis, door last van Alexander de Groote verbrandt (..)'. Persepolis was sacked by the troops of Al...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Bust of a Spanish Knight, Hand Carved with Original Gesso and Paint
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden bust of a knight. A wonderful armored knight carved from lime wood. The knight is well carved with the face (with moustache) looking out of the ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

London Almanack for the Year of Christ 1796
Located in Middletown, NY
London, 1796. 64mo, 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (57 x 33 mm), 24pp. Very beautiful publisher's Venetian style mosaic style inlaid morocco in green, red, and blue, with gilt decorations, centr...
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English Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Chinoiserie by Dawn Jacobson (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book with original dust jacket. Chinoiserie is one of the strongest, mostt consistent strains in western taste. It has affected every area of decor and design from Chippen...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare Antique Bible Map of Southern Europe by A. Schut, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe, illustrating the voyage of St. Paul to Rome. This map originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oud...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pl. 6 Antique Print of Château De Neuilly by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Grande Facade de Neuilly'. Copper engraving showing part of Château de Neuilly. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le R...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Engraving on Copper Print from the Volume Navigazione Nautical Subject 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate Tav III TIX fig. 17-22 from the volume Navigazione; with frame 28 x 33. Some calculations are depicted. Very good condition. Shipping is insured by...
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Italian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Christ , 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christ , 18th century. Crucifix, Christ, beautiful carved and gilded wood frame, 18th century. Dimensions: H: 61cm, W: 39cm, D: 7cm.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Print of the Office of the Earl of Abercorn in Ireland or Scotland, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Earl of Abercorn's Offices (..)'. Old engraving of the office of the Earl of Abercorn. James Hamilton, 8th Earl of Abercorn PC (Ire) (22 Oc...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pl. 6 Antique Print of Château De Neuilly by Le Rouge, C.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Grande Facade de Neuilly'. Copper engraving showing part of Château de Neuilly. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le R...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Bowles s New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES
Located in Middletown, NY
Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies; In Twelve Prints, All Drawn from Life Representing near 300 different Species of those Beautiful Insects. Elegantly and accurately Engraved and disposed in an Ornamental Order To each Print is added:-A Description of their Names, Food, and times of Change, By Benjamin Wilkes. London: Carington Bowles, 1764. Second Edition. Folio, (15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in, 394 x 300mm) Second edition, 1 title page and 12 plates engraved and hand-colored, trimmed to plate-mark at fore-edge, lightly browned, some spotting, later 3/4 red morocco with title and fillets in gilt, rubbed and a little stained, rebacked, corners worn. The plates were engraved by Henry Roberts as evidenced in the markings of each plate the first edition, but omitted in the second edition. [Nissen 4411; Linsey 183]. EXTREMELY RARE, COMPLETE BOUND SET of...
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English Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Mahogany Small Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Small Late 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Minaiture Chest Of Three Long Drawers, With Boxwood Strung Decoration, Brass Handles And Elegant Original Splayed Brac...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

18th Century Italian Wood and Gesso Altar Vase in Rose Silver
Located in Hastings, GB
A hand-crafted wood and applied gesso altar vase, late 18th century with gilt rose silver finish. Small areas of loss to the gesso and wear to the paint commensurate with the age of...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gesso, Wood

1780s French Hand-carved Oak Balustrade
Located in High Point, NC
This 1780s French hand-carved oak balustrade showcases the refined craftsmanship and architectural elegance of the late 18th century. Made from solid oak with a warm, time-softened p...
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French Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Important Early 18th Century Italian Carved Monstrance Reliquary Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
Important and historic, acquired from the estate of legendary American businessman, the late T. Boone Pickens, we're proud to offer this exceptional carved giltwood reliquary - monstrance from the early 18th century. Elaborately hand carved in period Rococo - Rocaille taste, with superb scrollwork, openwork, fanciful acanthus leaf and shell, ornate detailing, polychrome painted warm pastel colors, now beautifully distressed, muted tones, with remnants of gold gilded accents. Pieces such as this were used in early churches for convenient exhibition or public display of some object of piety and other important religious relics...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood

18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Latin American 1700s wooden crucifix. Carved face and body features. Beautiful patina. Jesus on the Cross Folk Art. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and V...
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Paraguayan Folk Art Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

18th Century Italian Wood and Copper Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A large hand-crafted wood and copper altar vase, late 18th century with stunning patina. Wear commensurate with the age of the piece. The antique fan coral will only be supplied ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original creation date. Box W 13.25 x D 10 x H 10 in. Key L 4 in.
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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Map of the Coast of Southern France, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled '14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône'. Original map with later hand coroling of the coast of Southern France. The "14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône" is an antique map that offers a detailed depiction of the southern coast of France, specifically highlighting the Mediterranean coastline. This map, which dates back to 1793, was originally part of "Le Petit Neptune Français; Or, French Coasting Pilot," a publication designed for maritime navigation along the French coastlines. Key Features of the Map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map covers the southern French coastline from Port Vendres in the west to the Petit Rhône in the east. - It includes notable regions such as Languedoc, the Gulf of Lyon, and parts of Catalonia (Spain). 2. **Notable Places**: - **Montpellier**: A major city in the Diocese of Montpellier, an important cultural and economic center. - **Narbonne**: Located in the Diocese of Narbonne, a historical city with Roman heritage. - **Agde**: Situated in the Diocese of Agde, known for its ancient Greek colony origins. - **Béziers**: Part of the Diocese of Béziers, another city with deep historical roots dating back to Roman times. - **Port Vendres**: A critical port near the Spanish border. - **Catalonia**: Including parts of northeastern Spain, emphasizing the coastal connection between France and Spain. 3. **Dioceses and Regions**: - The map is marked with various dioceses such as Montpellier, Agde, Narbonne, and Béziers, indicating ecclesiastical boundaries. - It highlights the broader region of Languedoc, a historical province known for its wine production and medieval history. 4. **Navigational Aids**: - The map features a compass rose with radiating lines, a common navigational aid in maritime maps...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Kitchen Mortar Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique kitchen mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. Useful kitchen or apothecary aid from ...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Antique Map of Africa by Keizer de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Africa (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Africa. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerri...
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Antique 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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