18th Century Antiquities

Antique Asian Christian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Cross China or Vietnam, 19th Century A finely crafted antique Christian cross in toned hardwood, intricately inlaid with lumi...

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty Style A beautifully crafted Chinese antique rosewood box, richly mounted with engraved brass fittings in traditional Qing dynasty style. The dark, dense rosewood contrasts elegantly with the finely detailed brass corner plates, cloud-form panels, Buddhist motives and ornate turtle central latch. This high-quality scholar’s or jewellery box features hand-engraved decoration throughout, including geometric fret motifs and stylised foliate designs characteristic of late Qing decorative metalwork. The box retains its original lock plate with turtle (key not present). A decorative and functional piece ideal for collectors of Chinese antiques, scholar’s objects, and classical Asian furniture. Keywords: Chinese rosewood box...

A museum tool, made entirely by hand that recalls the peasant culture of the past.

18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornament. These tassels were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. T...

18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used d...

18th C Monumental farm trough. Beautiful trough. Good condition.

A large wheeled walking spinning wheel designed to be operated while standing, also known as a Great Wheel. Made by J.Platt, as marked on the end of the oak base or table, who made w...

Antique Spanish Colonial Poly chrome Folk Art Santos figure probably Mexico The finely sculptured and painted wood figure standing on a pedestal base, painted in polychrome colour...

This is a very RARE 100% Original Swedish Rain deer sleigh. I have owned it for over 30 years and its time for someone else to enjoy it. you will NEVER see another!!!!!

An exceptional and unusually large Swedish candlestick dating from the late 18th century, carved from a substantial piece of pine and distinguished by its remarkable sculptural chara...

A group of five 18th century Italian speckled and gilded tassel ornaments with the original hooks. The gilded tassels have naturally distressed over time which creates a unique patte...

Antique South American Spanish Colonial Poly chrome Folk Art Santos figural group High Andes (Altiplano region, Peru or Bolivia), late 18th–early 19th century Hand-carved and p...

The interior painted with two spotted horses at play beneath a willow tree, the exterior with a cafe-au-lait glaze Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 M...

Antique French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Hand Cast Brass / Bronze, 17th / 18th Century. This rare primitive mortar and pestle, handcraft...

Set of Four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame. Wonderful piece to display.

Playing balls from the 18th century in France. Although the most famous variant, pétanque, only emerged in the early 20th century, a precursor already had a long history. The game w...

Antique Scandinavian Trog A hand-carved trog in aged burled wood, likely Norwegian, 18th or 19th century. The single lug handle with its oval cutout is a hallmark of Scandinavian fo...

A 19th-century colonial trunk distinguished by its magnificent, hand-crafted joinery. The intricate construction and warm aged patina highlight the skill of early artisans. A rare an...

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse as handle. With original re...

Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s Small colonial chest made of mesquite wood with remnants of paint. Assembled with dovetail joints and featuring impressive wrought i...

A rare and important primitive antique desk organizer, hand-carved from solid oak in Norway and dated September 24, 1711. The front panel featu...

18th century Italian hand-carved gilded 'pompom' tassel. The Rococo 'pompom' tassel originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...

Tiny kid size version of a Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse ...

18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...

A rare and exquisite primitive tankard from Norway, crafted from birch wood / hardwood with remarkable hand-carved details. This exceptional piece features a lion figurine elegantly ...

A very fine sack back armchair, circa 1780-90. This armchair has a bowed crest rail mortised into a continuous rear rail with eleven spindles, seven of which are full height. The con...

Swiss alp wood mortar.

Norwegian / Icelandic Baroque-Style Tankard / "Askur"- 17th/18th Century Folk Art Piece This stunning butter bucket/tankard from Norway or Iceland showcases exceptional Baroque-era ...

Interesting pre-Columbian terracotta frog that appears to have undergone a curious transformation into a piggy bank at some point in its history. Elega...

French gilt filigree crown with jewels and cross on top and purple fabric.

**18th Century Antique Spout Tankard in Baroque Style** A superb and rare 18th-century spout tankard, crafted in a primitive Baroque style. This handcrafted vessel—also known as a p...

18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...

18th century Italian hand-carved gilded distressed 'pompom' tassel. The Rococo 'pompom' tassel originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastic...

A 18th-century colonial trunk crafted from sabino wood, featuring beautifully aged forged iron detailing. Its original patina and refined workmanship make it a rare and striking exam...

18th century carved candle stick.

This dower chest is made of pine and poplar with the original painted finish. The pine case is sponge decorated in salmon with three blue sponged tombstone panels across the front a...

Primitive antique spout jug / tankard, pipe jug with rustic patina and original country / farmhouse style scorched pattern. Hand-crafted from nature pine...

18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled gold and silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...

18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments with gold trim. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany ...

Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. They are two of the same shape of tassel but in two different sizes ...

A magnificent 18th century Italian reliquary of a saint. The piece showcases intricate bright gold filigree work that glows with remarkable luminosity and detail a testament to the e...

**18th century Nevers faience holy water font M3612** This holy water font features Christ in relief at the center along with the “IHS” monogram. It is in good overall condition. O...

A rare miniature trunk from late 18th century, crafted in solid wood and adorned with a hand-carved double-headed eagle motif. Pieces of this size and detail are seldom found, especi...

A lovely and rare Spanish Colonial Statue of an Archangel in carved sabino wood, XVIII Century Origin: Central Mexico Period: XVIII Century Height: 33cm Length: 12cm Width: 8cm

This is an exceptionally fine Lancaster, Pennsylvania Sack Back Windsor Armchair, circa 1780. It has a bowed crest rail mortised into a continuous rear rail with eleven spindles, se...

Designed and produces, 18th century Limestone Measures: 8" height, 14.5" diameter Provenance: Flea Market Paris.  

Antique Swedish oval basket, handcrafted in woven wood using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Dating from the late 18th to the early 19th century, this beautif...

Folk art mangle board from northern Sweden. This is a typical proposal gift to the would-be bride from the groom. If he had the skill the groom would make...

Intriguing framed map of Rome and the surrounding vicinity featuring detailed cartography, ornamental illustrations, and text index at the bottom. A great, historical conversation pi...

An 18th Century German Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware with Horses Tankard A German Westerwald tankard with pewter engraved lid. The salt-glazed ...

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1768. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse as handle. With original brown, green and ...

Antique print titled 'Vases, Bijoux et Ustenciles trouvés dans les Tombeaux'. Copper engraving of vases, jewellery and tools found in Krasnoyarsk megaliths. This print originates fro...

Supplément au Contrat Social. Par P. Ph. Gudin. Paris, Chez Maradan, 1792. Late 18th century political work published during the French Revolutionary period. The text engages with t...

A Rare Large Early 18th Century Norwegian Primitive Tankard in Birchwood This museum-quality Scandinavian folk art tankard, dating to the early 1700s, is a remarkable example of ear...

From Italy a unique set of three 18th and 19th century assorted Italian flat iron trivets used to place hot irons to protect the preservation of tables, cloth and from hot charcoal a...

A museum-quality primitive antique tine of exceptional rarity, handcrafted in Norway's Trøndelag region in 1798. Representing the pinnacle of Scandinavian folk art, this pine box was...

This is an antique display plate. An Oriental, cloisonné plaque in Qing dynasty taste, dating to the mid 18th century, circa 1750. An engaging example of early Chinese cloisonné work...

Second volume of Le Théâtre de M. Quinault, printed in Amsterdam in 1715 by David Mortier. This edition is described on the title page as "Nouvelle édition augmentée, & enrichie de ...

Works of Lodovico Ariosto, complete in four volumes. Printed in Bassano in 1792 (MDCCXCII), at the Remondini press. Italian-language edition containing the literary works of Lodovic...

The larkspur, better known as a pastry cutter wheel, is made up of a toothed wheel, usually made of metal, in this case made of bone, rotating around a pin and inserted in the center...