18th Century Goods

18th Century Milan Straw Hat Blank - 5" Brim

This 18th Century Milan Straw Hat Blank with 5" Brim is ready for your next millinery project! Add a silk ribbon for an understated look or create a silk-covered and elaborately trimmed masterpiece for your next carriage ride down Duke of Gloucester...

Philadelphia Floral Brown Reproduction Fabric

Bring authenticity and traditional 18th-century style to your next sewing project with WILLIAMSBURG Philadelphia Floral 18th-century reproduction fabric. This lightweight 100% cotton fabric features a dark brown trailing floral design on a light taupe...

Spirit of '76 Drum

This beautiful Spirit of '76 toy drum masterfully re-creates the drum style of the American Revolution. The high-quality wooden drum replica features bright, vibrant patriotic colors and crisp drum sound. Unlike most toy drums on the market, this one has...

Pewter Jefferson Cup

Designed by Thomas Jefferson himself, this plain pewter cup makes an ideal gift. Personalize by engraving a monogram, initial, crest, or sentimental inscription. Perfect to fill with Christmas punch or Derby Day juleps, paperclips or pennies, cuff links...

Mahogany Chippendale Mirror

Add historical charm to your home with this beautiful wood Chippendale mirror finished in warm mahogany. The perfect proportion, soft curves, and outstanding cutwork of this accessory provide a gracious addition to any room setting. Please...

Moody Floral Vine Blue Reproduction Fabric

WILLIAMSBURG Moody Floral Vine 18th-century reproduction fabric will bring traditional charm and authenticity to your next sewing project. This lightweight 100% cotton fabric features an airy and romantic trailing floral design in blue on a natural white...

"You and No Other" Silver Poesy Ring

Let him or her know its "Vous et nul Autre" (you and no other) with a simple and elegant sterling silver poesy ring. This reproduction ring is engraved in French in Gothic script based on the inscription found on an original poesy ring, now in the...

18th Century Milan Straw Hat Blank - 6" Brim

This 18th Century Milan Straw Hat Blank with 6" Brim is ready for your next millinery project! Add a silk ribbon for an understated look or create a silk-covered and elaborately trimmed masterpiece for your next carriage ride down Duke of Gloucester...

Cabernet Red Taper Beeswax Candles

These Cabernet Red Taper Beeswax Candles are hand-made from naturally fragrant pure Canadian beeswax. Use year-round or for a special gathering during the holiday season. Sold as a pair. Features Cabernet red 100% beeswax...

Mahogany Chippendale Wall Shelf

Add historical charm to your home with this beautiful Mahogany Finish Wall Shelf. Used singly, this decorative shelf is the ideal complement to the Chippendale looking glass or display in pairs for an elegant decorative statement. Please note: This...

Spotted Bird Waterpipe Whistle

Also known as a "water pipe" or "water warble," these bird whistles are a classic novelty. Bird whistles were popular with 18th-century children and adults. To use, simply fill the whistle with water and then blow gently through it.For best results,...

Bilbo Catcher

Ball and cup toys had already been favorite children's toys for many centuries by the time of the settlements in the North American colonies, and they have remained popular throughout American history. In the more difficult Bilbo Catcher variation from...

The Williamsburg Art of Cookery

In 1938, Helen Bullock compiled an amazing collection of favorite "receipts" or recipes known to have been used in Virginia households in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Williamsburg Art of Cookery allows modern cooks to offer the same time-tested fare...

Vintage Handle Wax Seal Kits

These Vintage Handle Wax Seal Kits have everything you need to create beautiful wax seals on your letters! The flexible sealing wax is made to withstand the modern mailing system. Add a touch of historical charm and your own personality with vintage...

Women's Wheat Straw Hat Blank

Our Women's Wheat Straw Hat Blank is ready for your creative embellishments. Add your own ribbon or flowers, or simply secure with a hat pin and keep it simple. Made of lightweight, breathable wheat straw for hot summer days. Great for gardening and...

"Yours Only" Silver Poesy Ring

Adorn the one you adore with a message of "yovrs onli" (yours only). This reproduction silver poesy ring is based on the inscription found on the original, now in the British Museum collections. The gold original of this ring, with a delicate interlacing...

Gunpowder Incident 250th Anniversary Commemorative Blue Glass Flask

This limited edition Gunpowder Incident 250th Anniversary Commemorative Flask is made in the USA exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg retail stores by master glass artist Phil Gilson. This Colonial Williamsburg 250th anniversary souvenir is a great gift...

The Bookbinder in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg

Illustrated in the style of the period, each softbound booklet in this series describes a trade of eighteenth-century Williamsburg and the lives and times of the artisans who practiced it. Features An Account of the Life, Times, & Craft of a...

Brass Candle Wall Sconce

Ornate curves and scrolls make this brass wall sconce a true showpiece that will last for generations. Each sconce is sand-cast and hand-finished, then lacquered to retain its luminous glow without polishing. This elegant solid brass sconce was adapted...

2024 Collectible Jefferson Cup - The Bray School

The 2024 Collectible Jefferson Cup is the latest in our annual collectible Jefferson Cup series! This Jefferson pewter cup bears an engraved image of the Bray School with the Colonial Williamsburg Script logo and the year 2024. Makes a great keepsake and...

Bennington 3' X 5' Flag

This Bennington 3’ X 5’ Flag is made of durable polyester and is double stitched on all four sides. Use the brass grommets to hang from your front porch, den, or home office. This single-sided flag is printed in bold color with the opposite...

Flexible Sealing Wax Tri-Pack - Gold, Silver, Red

This Flexible Sealing Wax Tri-Pack makes the perfect companion to our brass letter seals! Made to withstand the modern postal system, this mailable sealing wax can be used on greeting cards and invitations for added historical charm, or on...

Red Earthenware Inkwell

Add historic charm to your desk with this Red Earthenware Inkwell. This reproduction inkwell would have been a common site to inhabitants of Williamsburg in the 18th century. Made of more common materials, such as earthenware, or finely crafted in...

Gimmel Ring

This sterling silver Gimmel Ring is based on an antique in Colonial Williamsburg's collections. The ring consists of three bands joined at the base in such a way that, when closed, the two hands are clasped one in the other. Gimmel rings were often used...

Child's Compass Fan

Children's fans often served as memory aids and were printed with dance steps, maps, words to songs and etiquette tips. Thus, a girl could keep her lessons close at hand in social situations. The compass fan is inspired by scenes of youthful instruction...

Pewter Mini Coffee & Tea Set

Coffee and tea - a favorite 18th-century pastime that's now a timeless American tradition. Crafted of fine, no-lead, non-tarnishing pewter, this mini coffee and tea set makes a lovely gift. This mini coffee & tea set includes coffee pot, tea pot,...

Medium Maple Wooden Spoon

The versatile medium maple wooden spoon is one of the few utensils as essential in today's kitchens as it was 200 years ago. Features Kiln-Dried Hard Maple Made with 17 Different Hand Processes and Final Polishing Treated with Mineral Oil 12"L Made in...

Flexible Sealing Wax Tri-Pack - Navy, Burgundy, Forest Green

This Flexible Sealing Wax Tri-Pack makes the perfect companion to our brass letter seals! Made to withstand the modern postal system, this mailable sealing wax can be used on greeting cards and invitations for added historical charm, or on...

"Prentis' Apology" Congou Loose Tea Canister

The story behind this delicious gourmet black tea is just as good as the brew! The Prentis' Apology Congou Loose Tea Canister contains 3 ounces of Congou tea leaves. Congou is grown in Southern China and is considered one of the last historical teas of...

"Faithles to Non Yet Faithfull to One" Silver Poesy Ring

Declare your loyalty to someone special with this sterling silver poesy ring. The poesy ring is a faithful recreation of the original, now in the collections of the British Museum. The original of this ring, with a delicate floral pattern engraved on the...

Hotch Potch Alphabet Print

This reproduction print of the Hotch Potch Alphabet by Carington Bowles, with the letters of the alphabet spelled out in the contortions of 18th-century dancing masters, makes a fun addition to your Colonial Williamsburg reproduction collection. Our...

Pewter Jacks in Leather Bag

Share the simple joy of this historical game enjoyed through the ages with the next generation. Our Pewter Jacks Set includes 10 cast pewter jacks, 2 balls (one wood and one rubber), 1 leather bag, and a card with historical notes and game...

Long Maple Wooden Spoon

The versatile long maple wooden spoon is one of the few utensils as essential in today's kitchens as it was 200 years ago. This wood cooking spoon is made in the USA. Features Kiln-Dried Hard Maple Made with 17 Different Hand Processes and Final...

Williamsburg's Joseph Prentis: His Monthly Kalender & Garden Book

In the eighteenth century as today, Williamsburg was known for its fine gardens. Among the town's most enthusiastic gardeners was Joseph Prentis, an attorney who kept a personal garden book and calendar. This volume includes the full text of Prentis'...

Williamsburg Delft Blue Apothecary Jar

This porcelain Williamsburg Apothecary Jar captures the elegance of the 18th century with its timeless Delft design and is inspired by the many jars displayed at the Apothecary in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Use it to store small treasures,...

11" Powder Horn

This is an accurate reproduction of a Revolutionary War steer horn powder horn. Powder horns held coarser powder that was used in the barrels of the guns. Steer horns, rather than metal containers, were used to hold powder because of the fear of sparks...

Adult Lightweight White Cotton Stockings

Add the finishing touch to your 18th-century costume with these Adult Lightweight White Cotton Stockings! These thigh-high cotton stockings are made to fit most adults. Made from 75% cotton and 25% nylon. Imported. How to Wear Early stockings did not...

Map of Virginia and Maryland 1755

This reproduction map of Virginia is made from is an 18th-century map dating to 1755 researched and created by Thomas Jefferson's father, Peter, an accomplished surveyor, and Joshua Fry, a professor at the College of William and Mary. The original...

Oblong Mahogany Jewelry Box

Adapted from an antique tea chest circa 1740-1760, this outstanding mahogany finished jewelry box includes a removable wooden tray. Completed with beautiful, polished brass hardware, the box features a distinctive lock and key to keep your valuables safe...

Thunderglass with Cast Iron Holder

Forget the weather app on your smartphone! This historically-inspired water barometer, also known as a "weather glass" or "thunderglass," shows one of the earliest known weather forecasting tools. The water level in the spout rises and falls with changes...

Reproduction Gimbaled Brass Candlestick

Illuminate your home with the warm glow of candlelight with this Reproduction Gimbaled Brass Candlestick. This solid brass piece is a replica of nautical candlesticks once crafted to follow the motion of a ship. The clever, rotating design allows the...

Brass Chamberstick

Illuminate your home with the warm glow of candlelight with this Brass Chamberstick. A mainstay in the 18th century, Chambersticks were used to navigate ones' home after the sun had set for the day. This lovely solid brass chamberstick is accented by a...

18th Century Hand-Blown Textured Glass Water Bottle

Crafted to resemble a glass water vessel excavated at Mount Vernon (1760s-1800s), this Hand-Blown Textured Glass Water Bottle is a unique piece that will add character to any room of your home. This versatile 18th-century reproduction water bottle is...

Striped Red Earthenware Inkwell

Add historic charm to your desk with this Striped Red Earthenware Inkwell. This reproduction inkwell would have been a common site to inhabitants of Williamsburg in the 18th century. Made of more common materials, such as earthenware, or finely crafted...

Jaw Harp

Played since the Middle Ages, this form of mouth harp was especially popular in Scotland, where dancers stepped a jig to its lively, twanging note. The harp is capable of producing only a single note, but players can vary the instrument's tone by...

Heart Bowl Pewter Reproduction Tea Caddy Spoon

For the British and American colonialists, tea drinking became a way of life. Its ritual habits and charming accessories, like this Heart Bowl Pewter Reproduction Tea Caddy Spoon, still delight and fascinate both the historian and the collector today...

Maple Short Handle Spoon

The versatile wooden spoon is one of the few utensils as essential in today's kitchens as it was 200 years ago. Features Kiln-Dried Hard Maple Made with 17 Different Hand Processes and Final Polishing Treated with Mineral Oil 10 1/4" L x 3 1/2" W Made...

Round Rosette Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon

This Round Rosette Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon is cast from fine non-tarnishing, no-lead pewter. The design features a rosette pattern in the center, foliage surround, and a cross-hatched pattern on the handle. It is a reproduction of an early 19th-century...