18th Century Goods

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 100th Anniversary Commemorative Flask

This limited edition commemorative blue glass flask is made in the USA exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg retail stores by master glass artist, Phil Gilson. This Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 100th anniversary souvenir makes a great gift and...

"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...

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...

Blue Exotic Flowers Reproduction Fabric

Light and airy, this Blue Exotic Flowers cotton reproduction fabric features a natural white background with an all-over blue floral exotic florals pattern reproduced from a design found on an original textile in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's...

Palace Bloom Reproduction Fabric

Palace Bloom Reproduction Fabric features trailing vines with bursting blooms in shades of red, dark pink, deep green, and blue on a light cream background. The pattern of this reproduction fabric is inspired by an original curtain panel in the...

"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...

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...

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...

18th Century Onion Bottle with George Washington Seal - Large

This 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 onion bottle will hold approximately...

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...

Boxed Bayberry Candles Pair

Summer Heat Advisory: Many of our candles are made of natural wax materials. During the summer months, melting can occur in some geographic locations. If high heat is happening in your area, we highly recommend waiting to order candles until the fall. We...

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...

"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...

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...

Imperial Blue Serving Bowl 9"

This gracefully patterned Imperial Blue Serving Bowl is part of the Imperial Blue porcelain collection by Mottahedeh for the WILLIAMSBURG brand. Use this elegant 9 inch serving bowl on the tabletop or as beautiful home accent piece. Edged in 22k gold,...

Bayberry Wax Votive Candles - Set of 4

Summer Heat Advisory: Many of our candles are made of natural wax materials. During the summer months, melting can occur in some geographic locations. If high heat is happening in your area, we highly recommend waiting to order candles until the fall. We...

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...

Mahogany Chippendale Wall Shelf

This item has been discontinued and marked down to clearance price. All sales final - no returns. Add historical charm to your home with this beautiful Mahogany Finish Wall Shelf. Used singly, this decorative shelf is the ideal complement to the...

Oblong Mahogany Jewelry Box

This item has been discontinued and marked down to clearance price. All sales final - no returns. Adapted from an antique tea chest circa 1740-1760, this outstanding mahogany finished jewelry box includes a removable wooden tray. Completed with...

Mahogany Gallery Serving Tray

This item has been discontinued and marked down to clearance price. All sales final - no returns. This elegant, beautifully detailed tray is reproduced from an eighteenth-century English serving tray, circa 1770. A rich mahogany finish and handsomely...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Francis Open Floral Reproduction Fabric

This fabric is popular! We are temporarily out of stock but more is on the way. Check back this summer when we expect to restock. Need fabric now? Shop our other Colonial Williamsburg reproduction fabrics here. An 18th century bed quilt from Britain in...

Wavy Floral Reproduction Fabric

Wavy Floral Reproduction Fabric is inspired by a block printed cotton gown dating to 1780 in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's textile collections. The design features undulating and intertwining vines with thin floral trails in colors of brown,...

Reproduction Colonial Money - Set B

This set of reproduction Colonial and Revolutionary currency includes various denominations and sizes. Set B includes 1 each of the following notes: 20 Dollars - United States 1778,  4 Dollars - North Carolina 1778, 8 Dollars - Massachusetts Bay...

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...

Serpentine Vine on Natural Reproduction Fabric

Our Serpentine Vine fabric is reproduced from an antique garment held in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collections dating from 1740 - 1760. The printed fabric on the original garment was used for the lower portion of a lining on an embroidered...

Trailing Blossoms on Cream Reproduction Fabric

Trailing blossoms on Cream Reproduction Fabric has vines of dark pink and blue-green buds and blossoms on a cream white background. This reproduction 18th-century fabric is adapted from an original bed hanging in the collections of The Colonial...

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...

Blue Bird Waterpipe Whistle

This Blue 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...

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...

Reproduction Pewter Salt Trencher

This simple and elegant reproduction pewter salt trencher was reproduced from an antique in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collections. Spices were costly in the 18th century and spice accessories like this would convey the status of its owner...

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...

Brandied Raisin Chintz Reproduction Fabric

This intricate Brandied Raisin Chintz reproduction fabric has delicate bouquets of flowers tied with bows and vines throughout the pattern on a raisin brown background. This fabric has been reproduced from a gown dating to 1785-1795 in the...

Palace Blue Flowers Reproduction Fabric

Palace Blue Flowers Reproduction Fabric features trailing vines with green leaves and bursting blooms in red, pink, soft yellow, white and purple on a blue ground. The pattern on this 18th century reproduction fabric is inspired by a pair of curtain...

Cascading Floral Reproduction Fabric

This item has been discontinued and marked down to clearance price. All sales final - no returns. Cascading Floral Reproduction Fabric is adapted from an antique textile fragment in the Colonial Williamsburg collections. Composed of red, white, and...