Antique Mounted Sawfish Rostrum

Antique print, titled: 'Basis Columnae Rostratae (?)' - This original old antique print shows a rostral column in Rome, Italy. It is a type of victory column, originating in ancient Greece and Rome where they were erected to commemorate a naval military victory. This original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Beschryving van Oud en Nieuw Rome. Verdeelt in drie Deelen. In 't Fransch beschreven door den Heer Francois Desseine. En in 't Nederduitsch vertaalt.', by Francois Desseine and published by Francois Halma in 1704, first published in French in 1690. Copies of this work are rarely complete as the maps and engravings are of high quality matching the work of Piranesi. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'P. Sluiter' after 'Jan Goeree'. Made by P. Sluiter after Jan Goeree. Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch engraver and poet. He was the son of the Middelburg bookseller Willem Goeree. Born in Middelburg, but soon they moved to Amsterdam. Initially he focussed on painting, assumably a student of Gerard de Lairesse. But he is best known for his engraving skills, depicting mosttly emblematic and historic scenes. In 1705 he was commisioned by the Mayor of Amsterdam to design the drawings for the ceiling paintings for the grand hall of the old city hall...

An ornate 18th/19th century European silver mounted brass and wood Catholic crucifix. The rosewood cross mounted with a gilt brass Corpus (body of C...

Introduce intrigue and conversation to your space with this antique Porcupine Taxidermy Mount. Despite its fragility and charming signs of age, this life-size full porcupine is a cap...

Antique Mounted Taxidermy Roebuck Deer Head   A very good example of a young roebuck deer head mounted on an oak plaque in the shape of a shield.   The piece is captured in a natural...

Antique English gold mounted walking stick English, 1809 Height 91cm, diameter 2.5cm This charming walking stick, created in 1809, is adorned with symbolic motifs. At the top ...

A hand seal. Clear glass body, gilt silver fittings. Figurative pig finial with gemstone eyes. Unmarked. Collectible Desk Accessories, Writing Instruments, Jewelry. Dimensions: 3 x 1...

Antique German silver mounted dog-shaped corkscrew cane Continental, Late 19th Century Height 92cm, width 11cm, depth 4cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this remarkable cane co...

Antique agate mounted and cameo inset walking stick Continental, c. 1900 Height 91cm, diameter 5cm Expertly fashioned in around 1900, this exquisite walking stick is crafted from ...

Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Berg Sinai uit de haven van Tor'. Old print depicting Mount Sinai and the rock of Meriba. Originates from the first Dut...

A gilt silver hand seal. Square in cut, richly embossed with ornamental decor and set with tigers eye and onyx stones. The stamp part is set with a carnelian. Unmarked. Collectible D...