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Item Ships From: Netherlands
Antique Map of South America by Johnston 1909
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South America, Southern Sheet'. Depicting Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Patagonia, the Falkland Island and more. With inset maps of Valparaiso, Rio de Janeiro and Bue...
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Early 20th Century British Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

French gold tone brooch by Nina Ricci, 1980s
By Nina Ricci
Located in Delft, NL
French gold tone brooch by Nina Ricci, 1980s A brooch with three row pattern with smooth and rough surface by Nina Ricci, France Marked inside the brooche and it's from the 1980s Th...
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Late 20th Century French Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Plate

Antique Map of Iowa and Nebraska by Johnson, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Johnson's Iowa and Nebraska'. Original map of Iowa and Nebraska. This map originates from 'Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas of th...
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Late 19th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare Antique Print of an Arabian Man Playing a Violin or Kamanche in Cairo, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a man from Cairo, Egypt. The man is playing an (music) instrument. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein As...
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17th Century English Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of a Carthusian Nun, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Religieuse Chartreuse'. Print of a Carthusian Nun. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. The Carthusians, also known as the...
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1840s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Small Map of the United States, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Amérique septe. Physique'. Small map of the United States. lithographed by C. Callewaert brothers in Brussels circa 1870.
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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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18th Century Antique Netherlands - 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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18th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the British Isles by Johnston 1909
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The British Isles'. Original antique map of the British Isles. With inset maps of the Shetland Islands, Chanel Islands, and London. T...
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Early 20th Century Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Russia in Asia from An Old German Atlas, 1845
By Meyer
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Asiatisches Russland'. This map depicts Russia in Asia and originates from 'Meyers Handatlas'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved and published by 'Bibliographis...
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19th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Print of the Chinese City of Kinnungam with its Ramparts, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Kinnungam' View of the Chinese city of Kinnungam with its ramparts. Also depicted are ships and a pagoda can be seen as well. ...
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1660s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Flanders, Belgium, 1630
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Comitatus Flandria'. Original antique map of Flanders, Belgium. This map originates from 'Vyerige Colom verthonende de 17 Nederlandsche Provintien' published 1630...
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17th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Cuba, Haiti and Porto Rico by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Leeward or North Caribbean Islands'. Original antique map of Cuba, Haiti and Porto Rico. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atla...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1690 Frederick de Wit Sea Chart of Hudson Bay, Baffin Bay and Greenland
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: c. 1690 Frederick de Wit Sea Chart of Hudson Bay, Baffin Bay, and Greenland - Engraved by Romeyn de Hooghe This striking sea chart by Frederick de Wit, titled "Septemtrionali...
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1690s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique French Oil Painting Depicting Soldiers Drinking and a White Horse Eating
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 19th century, Napoleonic period oil painting on an oak panel. If you are looking for early 19th century, French art with a military topic then this romantic style rural scene ...
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Early 19th Century French Romantic Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak, Paint

Unique Antique Hand Crafted Bronze Golf Player in Backswing Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size antique bronze golfer from the 1920s. This stylish golfer in his 1920s golf outfit is an absolute joy to own and look at. Apart from the curved body posture the artist has managed to capture most of the details that one would expect when a good golf player strikes a ball with a small wood. Although in this day and age there are players such as Scottie Scheffler who have their own idea of what a perfect golf swing should look like. Unfortunately, we cannot find a signature on the base or anywhere else on this rare antique golf statue...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Metal

Reference Book Chinese and other Art - Ethnic Jewelry - Meilach, 1988
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pictures necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, combs, and other jewelry made by various cultures around the world Thank you Binding: Hardcover Original Release DateDecember 12, ...
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20th Century Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1816 Large Southern Hindostan Map by J. Thomson – New General Atlas
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1816 Southern Hindostan Map by J. Thomson – New General Atlas This map, titled "Southern Hindostan," was published in 1816 as part of J. Thomson’s *New General Atlas*. The ma...
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1810s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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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Late 18th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Liège / Luik in Belgium by Braun Hogenberg, 1575
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Leodium'. View of Liège / Luik, Belgium with surrounding hills and the city wall. With text explaining the origins of Liège, a cartouche expressing thanks to th...
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16th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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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Late 18th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Engraving of Foremarke Hall, a Manor House in Derbyshire, England, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'North Front of Foremark (..)'. Old engraving of Foremarke Hall, a Georgian-Palladian country house and manor house. This print originates from 'V...
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1770s English Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Bird’s-Eye View of Basel from Braun Hogenberg’s Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 1575
Located in Langweer, NL
Bird’s-Eye View of Basel from Braun & Hogenberg’s "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" (Circa 1572-1617) This highly detailed map of Basel is a bird's-eye view, originally based on Sebastian Münster’s map...
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16th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the Western Part of NEW MEXICO CALIFORNIA
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Map of the Western Part of NEW MEXICO and CALIFORNIA According to the Latest Discoveries by the Jesuits and Others" Description: This exquisite original Dutch map, titled "...
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1760s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Phineus, Son of Poseidon or Phoenix, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Phinée délivré des Harpyes (..)'. This print depicts Phineus delivered from the Harpies by Calais & Zethes. Phineas was said to be a son of Poseidon, or of Phoenix, and had the gift of prophecy. Zeus, angry that Phineas revealed too much of the plans of the gods, punished him by blinding him and setting him on an island with a buffet of food. However, he could eat none of it because the harpies, vicious, winged women, stole the food out of his hands right before he could eat. This continued until the arrival of Jason and the Argonauts...
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18th Century French Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Gothic Revival Carved Oak Umbrella Stand with Carved Rail and Zinc Liner Tanks
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic eyecatcher to come home to, umbrella or stick stand. If first impressions count then you cannot go wrong with this Gothic Revival stand in your entrance. Not only i...
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Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Zinc

1710 Edward Wells Detailed Ancient Greece Map with Ornate Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
"1710 Edward Wells Map of Ancient Greece: A New Map of Antient Greece, Tirana, Morea, Ilyricum, Sicily, and Macedonia" Description of the Map: This map, produced around 1710 and en...
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1710s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of The Madonna di San Sisto Made after Raphael c.1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Madonna di San Sisto'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Charts of the World – Physical Features and Ethnographical Map, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Charts of the World – Physical Features and Ethnographical Map, 1884 Description: This fascinating double plate from the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of ...
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1880s Scottish Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of West Germany Incl Regions Wurtemberg, Bavaria, Hanover, Etc, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled '(Deutschland) Germany, Western States'. Map of West Germany depicting many regions including Wurtemberg, Bavaria, Hanover and others. This map originates from...
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1850s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of France by Janssonius, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia Vetus'. Beautiful map of France based on Caesar's De Bello Gallico. In the columns to the left and right important tribes and people are described. Art...
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17th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of North America, 1821
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of America titled 'Carte de l'Amerique septentrionale'. Scarce map of North America, shortly after the Louisiana Purchase and the first ...
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19th Century French Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Finely Detailed Map Covering Northern Italy, Austria, Slovenia Croatia, c.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Exactissima Tabula, qua tam Danubii Fluvii Pars Superior'. Very finely detailed map covering the region of northern Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. The co...
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1690s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Religious Print "No. 35" the Crucifixion of Jesus, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Crucifiement.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Crucifixion of Jesus...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of the Vietnamese Coast, Centered on Turon Harbor Da Nang Area , 1796
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A chart of part of the coast of Cochin-China including Turon Harbour and the Island Callao'. Detailed map of the Vietnamese Coast, centered on Turon Harbor (D...
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1790s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Africa by Janssonius, Rare Paneled Print, Circa 1655
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Africa Nova Tabula Auct Jud. Hondio'. Beautiful and rare paneled map of Africa, Based Upon Hondius' map. The first derivative of the map was issued separately by ...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Siege of Batavia by Van Schley c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Batavia assiecé en 1629 - Batavia 1629 belegerd'. Bird's eye view map of the siege of Batavia in 1629, Jakarta, Indonesia. This print originates from the Dutch ed...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Engraving - Crucifixion Christ - Silver Plated Copper - After Van Dyck
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A late 19th century engraving, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and cherubs "Christ aux Anges". Engraved on a copper panel, silver plated. After Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641)...
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1880s French Baroque Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate, Copper

Antique Map of the Eastern Hemisphere by Valk Chenk 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hemispherium Orbis Antiqui, Cumzonis Circulis, Et Sity populorum Diverso'. Decorative example of Andreas Cellarius's map of the Eastern Hemisphere, illustrating with climatic zones ranging from Frigida Borealis to Torrida, with planetary details superimposed. The elaborate border includes fine scrollwork, numerous putti, and additional diagrams showing armillary spheres and climatic zones. Andreas Cellarius was born in 1596 in Neuhausen and educated in Heidelberg. He emigrated to Holland in the early 17th century and 1637 moved to Hoorn, where he became the rector of the Latin School. Cellarius' best known work is his Harmonia Macrocosmica, first issued in 1660 by Jan Jansson, as a supplement to Jansson's Atlas Novus. The work consists of a series of Celestial Charts...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Engraving of Edo or Jeddo, Yedo, Now Tokyo , 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Iedo' A bird's eye view of Edo (or Jeddo, Yedo, now Tokyo) as seen from a nearby hill. 62 places are identified in a list (both in French and Dutch). Arno...
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1660s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare piece. A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a winter landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei. Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii’s specialty is the technique of drawing a mountain ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Large Antique Map of Asia including All of Southeast Asia, c.1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L' Asie Divisee en ses Empires, Royaumes, et Etats'. Attractive, large map of Asia including all of Southeast Asia. The cartography is archaic for the period with...
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18th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Island of Tahiti, Polynesia, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Tahiti titled 'Kaart van het Eiland Otahiti'. Antique map of the Island of Tahiti, Polynesia. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'. Artists...
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Early 1800s Dutch Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of the New Garden Room of Hall Barn by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Section of a New Garden Room at Hall Barn (..)'. Plan of the garden room for Hall Barn, near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus...
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18th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Greece and Its Colonies, with Frame Style Border
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Grèce'. Attractive map of Greece and its Colonies. The map covers from the southern part of Italy, including Sicily, to the western parts of Asia Minor and fro...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Ice Fishing, Published, circa 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Hechtfang im Winter'. Original antique print of ice fishing. Published circa 1900. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition:...
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Early 1900s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway by Wyld 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway'. Original antique map of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Designs for Pembroke House Whitehall, London, England, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Right Honourable the Lord Herbert (..)'. Designs for Pembroke House, front elevation and plans of the principal storey and the attic storey o...
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18th Century British Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Stunning Antique Fine Bronze Gothic Revival 12 Light Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly beautiful Gothic chandelier for candles. In antiques it often is the case that the older a piece is, the better the quali...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of Asia with Cultural and Natural Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company, known for their decorative mid-19th-century maps, created this map of Asia. These maps were distinctive for their elaborate borders and detailed vignettes. The...
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1850s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Vietnamese Men, c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cochinchine'. Two portaits of Vietnamese men one showing in military attire and the second in civilian dress. Originates from the series 'Voyage autour du monde par les mers...
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19th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Hand-Colored Print of the Labyrinth of Versailles, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Serpent à plusieurs Testes: dans le Labyrinte de Versailles'. This print illustrates the fable 'The Snake with several heads' of the labyrinth of Versailles ...
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18th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key 19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument with filigree. The eyelet is marked but faded and probably it is the hallmar...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Map of Denmark by Lowry, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Denmark'. Original map of Denmark. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authorities' by J.W. Lowry. Publish...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Cairo in Egypt, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled antique print with two views of Cairo, Egypt. 78: Palace of Sultan Gori. 79. Tower and aqueduct. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardst...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Ohio Map c.1888 – Buckeye State Railroads, Towns Settlements
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Ohio – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This highly detailed antique map of Ohio was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. Issued in their celebrated late 19th-centur...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of the Hawaiian Islands with a Large Inset of Karakakooa Bay, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Sandwich Eilanden'. Map of the Hawaiian Islands with a large inset of Karakakooa Bay, including soundings and anchorages. Originates from 'Reizen R...
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Early 1800s Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine and Heliotrope Stones 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone A brass watch...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Brass

Antique Ortelius Map of Asia Featuring Japan, China, Taiwan East Indies, 1587
By Abraham Ortelius
Located in Langweer, NL
Ortelius Asia Japan China Taiwan Philippines East Indies Antique Map 1570 This highly important early map of Asia titled “Indiae Orientalis Insularumque Adiacientium Typus” is one of the most influential 16th-century European depictions of East and Southeast Asia. Published by Abraham Ortelius for his groundbreaking atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, this map presents a sweeping geographical vision of the Far East before the full penetration of the Dutch into the region. It covers India, Indochina, China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, the East Indies or Spice Islands, New Guinea, and parts of the western Pacific. Ortelius was the first European cartographer to name Formosa (modern Taiwan), marking a milestone in Western geographic knowledge of Asia. Japan appears in its famous early “kite-shaped” form, shown as a large oval island...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Palazzo Bonaparte by De Rossi, C.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Finestre del Terzo piano del detto Palazzo (..)'. Old print of the third floor windows of Palazzo Bonaparte, Rome. This print originates from 'Studio d'architet...
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18th Century Antique Netherlands - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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