Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Period: Late 18th Century

A Unique Pair of 18th-Century Polish Brass Candle Holders

Located in New York, NY

This pair of primitive 18th-century Polish brass candle holders originates from the Jewish shtetls of Eastern Europe, where they were used for Sabbath and holiday observances. Crafte...

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Polish Primitive Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

A Unique Pair of 18th-Century Polish Brass Candle Holders

$2,000

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting " The Tenth Station of the Cross"

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wall with this colorful religious antique painting. Created in France, circa 1780, the artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "Tenth station of the cross " J...

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French Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas

18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting " The Tenth Station of the Cross"

$1,800

Good 18th Century Bronze Sundial By Miller And Adie, Edinburgh

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A finely engraved 18th century, 15" diameter bronze sundial signed Miller & Adie, Edinburgh with good patina and the original gnomon.

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Scottish Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Good 18th Century Bronze Sundial By Miller And Adie, Edinburgh

$2,202 / item

California, Alaska and Mexico: 18th Century Hand-Colored Map by de Vaugondy

By Didier Robert de Vaugondy

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an 18th century hand-colored map of the western portions of North America entitled "Carte de la Californie et des Pays Nord-Ouest separés de l'Asie par le détroit d'Anian, ex...

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French Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

California, Alaska and Mexico: 18th Century Hand-Colored Map by de Vaugondy

$975

Bronze Statue of Moses

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large scale cast bronze statue of Moses. Continental, late 18th-early 19th century.

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European Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Bronze Statue of Moses

$3,275

Utrecht city plan

Located in UTRECHT, UT

“Platte grond der Stad Utrecht vertonende alle Gragten, Straaten, Stegen, Gangen, Markten, en plaatsen der openbare Gebouwen”, engraving published by Johannes van Schoonhoven in Amst...

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Dutch Other Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Utrecht city plan

$3,899

Compendio Historico De Los Arcabuceros De Madrid, Soler, Isidro, Madrid, 1795

By Isidro Soler

Located in Madrid, ES

Historical summary of the arcabuceros of Madrid ... Soler, Isidro (fl. circa 1795), Madrid, 1795. Original, leather binding. 86 pages perfect state of conservation. "Historical Comp...

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Spanish Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Compendio Historico De Los Arcabuceros De Madrid, Soler, Isidro, Madrid, 1795

$1,559

Late 18th Century Gilded Italian Monstrance

Located in Dallas, TX

Monstrance gilded with bishops, bird, lamb and cross. Gilded base with angels is 10” x 7.5”. Circa 1780-1810, Italian.

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Italian Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Late 18th Century Gilded Italian Monstrance

$3,500

Rare 18th century Micromosaic Plate

Located in Paris, FR

Rare micromosaic plaque depicting an idyllic Roman landscape. The main subject of this micromosaic is the representation of buildings surrounded by cypresses and trees. Two figures i...

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French Greco Roman Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cut Glass

Rare 18th century Micromosaic Plate

$33,598

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...

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German Classical Roman Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer

$12,500

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 Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Geographical Antique Map of Principality of Monaco

$1,031

Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A George III period carved mahogany wind vane dial. The silvered engraved dial with all the points of a compass housed in the finely carved mahogany frame, ...

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English Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Mahogany

Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst

$11,699

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.

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English Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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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...

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English Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

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

$6,537

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 Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Captain Hood’s Gold and Hardstone Armorial Fob Seal

$5,570

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.