John Boultbee "The Durham Ox", hand coloured engraving dated 1802, English

This fine set consists of a saucer, teacup and coffee cup. All pieces are richly hand painted with a dark royal blue ground. Three panels on each piece are beautifully hand painted w...

An exceptional quality early 19th century hand painted silk needlework picture of two girls playing with a mask. This very fine quality early 19th century hand painted and a silk wo...

This superb pair of English hallmarked silver telescopic candlesticks were hallmarked in Sheffield one 1815 – 16 and the other 1816 – 17. Undoubtedly both were made in 1816 by silve...

This lovely Georgian antique brooch is made from unmarked silver (tested) which is not unusual for jewellery from this early period. The beautifully polished stone tablet is a piec...

Great image of fungi Copper-plate engraving by Milton Published by Longman & Rees, London Dated 1802 Unframed. Free shipping.

Title: 'De Kanselarij te Leeuwarden – Original 1793 Engraving by Karel Fredrik Bendorp' Description: This original antique engraving, created in 1793 by Karel Fredrik Bendorp afte...

1810 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Tatar Peasants of the Crimean Peninsula Description: This 1810 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" ("Picture Book for Children") presents a lively scene of Tatar peasants in the Crimean Peninsula (modern-day Ukraine). The engraving captures rural daily life in vivid detail, depicting various activities that reflect the agricultural lifestyle of the region. In the foreground, a peasant, smoking a pipe, points while instructing a child, creating an engaging snapshot of a family scene. Nearby, a woman, dressed in traditional clothing, is shown milking a dairy cow, demonstrating the importance of livestock to the community's economy. To the left, a farmer leads two Bactrian camels pulling a hay wagon, showcasing the use of these hardy animals for heavy labor and transportation in the region. The background features thatched-roof homes, with a minaret rising above them, symbolizing the cultural influence of Islam in the region. The peaceful pastoral setting, with cows grazing and a well in the foreground, further emphasizes the agricultural way of life. The detailed hand-colouring adds vibrancy to the scene, highlighting the distinct attire and activities of the Crimean Tatar...

Set of 18 hand coloured bird engravings. Antique hand coloured bird engravings by Jacques de Seve, commissioned by George-Louis Leclrec, Comtes de B...