Rare 18th Century Celestial Globe

With inscription - Wright's New Improved Celestial Globe on which the stars are correctly laid down from the observations of Dr. Halley, Dr. Bradley made & sold by Wm Bardin No 4 Hind Court Fleet Stre

1793 Italian Almanac COLOR MAPS Il Mercurio Celestial Zodiac Illustrated Venice A rare and rather obscure 18th-century Italian celestial almanac. Published in Venice, “Il Mercurio” was publish

Wright’s New Improved Celestial 12 Inch Tabletop Globe, 18th Century, with cartouche: “Wrights New Improv’d Celestial Globe on which the Stars, are correctly laid down, from the Observation of D

A large celestial library globe A large celestial library globe 18th century and later, by J & W Cary, inscribed 'Cary's New and Improved Celestial Globe' and dated 'March 1799', 21-inch diameter, rai

A fine and rare 12-inch diameter celestial globe Delamarche , overall the globe is readable with all of its decorative value preserved. (1st quarter 19th century). This globe was first published in th

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Ni'ihau Island, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A rare example of a desiccated and hollowed-out gourd used for storing and transporting drinking water (known as an i

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine and rare stone pendant known a pounamu kuru, made from a lovely nephrite jade with a drilled perforation on the tip for suspension. The

**First Time At Auction** Western Europe, France, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A wonderful, rare wooden chess set of the Directoire style, meaning that the knight is of abstract design rather tha

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Lace Maker's Pillow Stand. This stand has chip carved notches at joint between stand and hoop, the notches are indicative of English furniture 1650 - 1750. Pillow stand is m

Back at auction due to fraudulent bidder from 6/2/2016 sale… Spain, 18th century CE. Arguably some of the most beautiful pottery to ever come out of western Europe. The technique originally created

RARE BANDY LEG TWO DRAWER BLANKET CHEST 18TH CENTURY, BANDY LEG QUEEN ANNE CABRIOLE FEET, TRACES OF OLD RED PAINT, RARE FORM ALL ORIGINAL LEGS AND BASE, SYCAMORE AND POPLAR WOODS, CIRCA 1720-174050T X

Very rare 18th century, adjustable heights, double candle holder with rare type rush holder with curled ends, (rush pinches / slides into holder), cone and cylinder shape candle cups, tripod legs, pen

**Previously Listed At $500** Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 18th century CE. A beautiful and ornate silver cross pendant with complex iconography and a loop for suspension. One side depicts the Orthodox

Donated By: Donick Cary, Emmy-Award winning writer/producer (Letterman /Simpsons / Parks and Recreation /Silicon Valley) New World, Mexico, Spanish Colonial period, ca. 18th century CE. A fascinating,

Rare 18th Century Qianlong Period [Qing dynasty] Chinese Hand Enameled Porcelain Ginger Jar - Qianlong Emperor (1736–1795) Chinese Hand Enameled Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar | The ovoid melon sh

18th C. Meissen KPM lidded brass mounted box with finely detailed painted vignettes. Chinoiserie hand painted scenes. Marked on the inside bottom. 2" H x 2.75" W x 1.75" D. Condition report: good cond

Rare 18th C Chinese Carved Soapstone Water Pot finely incised with Gold Gilt dragons and phoenix and calligraphy and shaped with very thin walls; fitted antique silk covered box. Good condition with l

Having Excellent Carving And Patina. Stamped "p. Krupt, Paris". 63"h. From Ernesto Klun Antiques.

Ca. 1780 elm and yew wood rare form English Windsor chair with a shell carved crest, 41”H x 23”W x 15.5”D x 18” seat H.

RARE 18TH C BUTTERFLY TABLE, WALNUT AND CHERRY WOOD, OLD ORIGINAL FINISH, ONE DRAWER DOVETAILED FRONT AND BACK,, NICE BOLD TURNINGS, BOX STRETCHER, PEGGED CONSTRUCTION, ORIGINAL RED PAINT 35 X 26.5 X

Pendulum driven by its own weight along the rack, movement with later pin pallet escapement. Rack balanced by a polychrome and parcel gilt carved wood figure, set upon a decorative ogee form wall brac

Heavy cardstock bound Ship's Logbook, inscribed on front: "David Whitcom his Book December 22, 179-", and on back cover (with drawing of ship) "David Whitcom his Book January 27 1795 ---------The Blac

Rare 18th C. Persian Shamshir Sword with a 17th C. Wootz Damascus Blade. A very good early example having steel mounts pierced with ornamental mystical patterns, with its original grips of noble mater

fine and rare 18th-19th c. Indian zulfikar shamshir sword with single-edged blade, with characteristic bifurcated and profiled tip, and profusely inlaid with goldZulfikar swords are known throughout t