18th Century Goods

12-Ribbed Genie Cobalt Blue Glass Decanter

This unique 12-Ribbed Genie Cobalt Blue Glass Decanter is a reproduction of a glass decanter design from the 18th century. This bottle features a genie bottle shape with 12 ribs running from the base to just below the mouth. The glass stopper has a...

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...

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...

Trailing Vines Purple Reproduction Fabric

It's back! We are pleased to re-introduce Trailing Vines Purple, a Colonial Williamsburg Reproduction Fabric. Our lightweight reproduction fabric has a soft, buttery hand - ideal for creating 18th-century clothing or adding a historical...

Ivory Taper Beeswax Candles

These ivory taper beeswax candles are hand-made from naturally fragrant pure Canadian beeswax. The beeswax taper candles have less chance of dripping wax or making scorch marks. Sold as a pair. Features Natural beeswax candles Slow-burning Ivory...

18th Century Glass Grog Jug with Handle

This 18th Century Glass Grog Jug with Handle is fabricated by Phil Gilson, a master glassblower in Lawrenceville, Virginia, using techniques handed down by generations of artisans in Gilson's family. This reproduction piece is designed for drinking...

18th Century Onion Bottle with George Washington Seal - Small

This small 18th Century Onion Bottle with George Washington Seal is fabricated by Phil Gilson, a master glassblower in Lawrenceville, Virginia, using techniques handed down by generations of artisans in Gilson's family. The small onion bottle will hold a...

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...

"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...

"The Frenchman's Map" Reproduction Print

This "The Frenchman's Map" Reproduction Print is a faithful copy of the hand drawn map of Williamsburg made by an unknown French military officer during the American Revolution. The map, discovered in Norfolk, was instrumental guiding the historically...

Adult Clocked Natural Silk Stockings

Add the finishing touch to your 18th-century costume with these Adult Clocked Natural Silk Stockings! These thigh-high silk stockings are made to fit most adults and are delicate yet durable. A woven "clocked" heel adds authenticity and style. Made from...

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...

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...

Thomas Jefferson Sunglasses

Add a touch of Thomas Jefferson-inspired practicality and fun to your wardrobe with these Thomas Jefferson Sunglasses! Choose from four different colors of lenses: grey, blue, brown, and green. These glasses offer 100% UV protection. Each pair comes with...

Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Salad or Dessert Plates Set

One of the most elegant patterns we have ever interpreted from our collections, Duke of Gloucester fine porcelain dinnerware from Mottahedeh will make you feel like a benevolent monarch, and your guests, like visiting royalty. Add matching service pieces...

"No Stamp Act" Teapot

The "No Stamp Act" porcelain teapot has been adapted from an original teapot held in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collections. This teapot has a cream body, red lettering and garlands like the original. The spout and handle are in the...

64 oz Stoneware Tavern Growler

Great new price! This item is now just $35.00 (was $79.99). All sales final - no returns. Our 64-ounce Stoneware Tavern Growler makes a great gift and collectible for the tavern enthusiasts in your life! Use it to store draft beer and ale, cider, or...

Bayberry Wax Taper Candles

Let the clear, consistent light of bayberry wax illuminate your home with a set of two Bayberry Wax Taper Candles. Our bayberry candles are hand-crafted using early American methods and are made from a blend of bayberry and beeswax with no added...

Bayberry Wax Votive Candles - Set of 4

Let the clear, consistent light of bayberry wax illuminate your home with this set of 4 Bayberry Wax Votive Candles. Our bayberry candles are hand crafted using early American methods and are made from a blend of bayberry and beeswax with no added...

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...

Flexible Sealing Wax Tri-Pack - Metallic Gold, Jade, Purple

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...

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...

16 oz Stoneware Tavern Mug

Enjoy your favorite hot or cold beverages with this 16-ounce Stoneware Mug! An indispensable part of tavern life, stoneware mugs with cobalt blue designs were common vessels for beer and ale in the 18th century. This design was inspired by a salt-glazed...

7 oz Stoneware Tavern Mug

Enjoy your favorite hot or cold beverages in this 7 ounce Stoneware Mug! An indispensable part of tavern life, stoneware mugs with cobalt blue designs were common vessels for beer and ale in the 18th-century. This design was inspired by a salt-glazed...

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...

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...

Octagonal Mahogany Tea Caddy

Reproduced from an antique octagonal tea chest circa 1740-1760, this outstanding mahogany finished tea caddy requires a skilled craftsman hand-fitting more than 25 separate pieces. Lined with foil and completed with beautiful, polished brass hardware,...

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...

Mahogany Gallery Serving Tray

This elegant, beautifully detailed tray is reproduced from an eighteenth-century English serving tray, circa 1770. A rich mahogany finish and handsomely pierced and mitered rims with carved hand holes distinguish this piece. Though originally used...

India Garden Reproduction Fabric

India Garden Reproduction Fabric is adapted from an original chintz textile fragment in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's textile collections dated to 1710-1730 (Object 2007-96). Our 18th century reproduction fabric is digitally printed on 100%...

Hotch Potch Ring Toss Game

The Hotch Potch Ring Toss Game is fun for kids of all ages! It's a timeless play pattern that will challenge your eye and hand coordination for hours - you'll be surprised just how quickly the time flies by as you try and catch the wood hoop with the...

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...

Small Round Maple Skimmer Spoon

Use this durable Small Maple Skimmer Spoon to skim soups and sauces, remove ravioli from boiling water, blanch fresh vegetables, and more. The perfectly sized holes of this wood skimmer spoon remove liquid quickly without letting food drain through.The...

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...

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...

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...

Hamilton Floral Blue Reproduction Fabric

Hamilton Blue Floral Fabric has blue blossoms, buds, and vines in a trailing pattern on a natural white background. The overall design is the same featured on our Trailing Blossoms Cream and Trailing Blossoms Red fabrics and dates to 1770-1790...

Duke of Gloucester Covered Ginger Jar

The Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Ginger Jar from Mottahedeh adds a touch of beauty and elegance anywhere in the home. Fill it with trinkets or memories to last a lifetime or give it as gift to that special someone. Makes a lovely wedding...

Duke of Gloucester Pitcher

The rococo design of the Duke of Gloucester fine porcelain dinnerware collection comes to life on the opulent Duke of Gloucester Pitcher. Gold trim accents the rim and complex handle. A beautiful addition to your table and a lovely accent to anywhere in...

"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...

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'...

Large Maple Skimmer Spoon

Use this durable Large Maple Skimmer Spoon to skim soups and sauces, remove ravioli from boiling water, blanch fresh vegetables, and more. The perfectly sized holes of this wood skimmer spoon remove liquid quickly without letting food drain through.The...

Castile Soap Bar

Here it is, the charmingly simple, wonderfully scented Castile Soap Bar that has charmed Colonial Williamsburg guests for decades. This "no frills" soap has a wonderful fresh scent and is made with vegan ingredients. Many of our guests love this soap for...

Aesop's Fable Playing Cards

Our reproduction 18th Century Playing Cards feature Aesop's Fables on the backs. These made in USA playing cards are printed on uncoated heavy stock with an embossed tax stamp surrounding the package to replicate how they were originally sold. A...

Bayberry Soap Bar

Here it is, the charmingly simple, wonderfully scented Bayberry Soap that has charmed Colonial Williamsburg guests for decades. This colonial soap bar boasts the hand-cut look of soap bars from the 18th century and has a nature-inspired color and...

Spiced Orange Soap Bar

Our Spiced Orange Soap Bar is that elegant but practical gift you've been searching for! Stock up for hostesses, teachers, and more. This fine, all-natural soap is inspired by the holiday sights and scents of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. The...

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...

Powder of Magnolia

Imagine yourself a fine gentry lady of the 18th- century as you dust your skin with the intoxicating scent of magnolias, courtesy of this alluring powder.More luxurious than perfume or scented lotion, our special blend combines a southern...