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...

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...

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...

Ceramic Bird Bottle

Nestled under the eaves or beside a favorite entryway, these glazed ceramic creations have made happy homes for small birds since 1699. A distinct garden accent, our Ceramic Bird Bottle is inspired by an original excavated from the yard of the...

Terra Cotta Thumb Watering Jug

Water small plants and seedlings gently with this small Terra Cotta Thumb Watering Jug. A version of this 18th century style watering can be seen in use today in our Historic Area gardens. Makes a great addition to your garden tools and a wonderful...

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...

Vung Tao Mini Covered Vase

Faithfully reproduced in minute detail, this Vung Tao Mini Covered Vase is an exact reproduction of a porcelain vase recovered from the cargo of the Vung Tau sailing ship, which sank off the coast of Vietnam in 1690. The recovered cargo...

Imperial Blue Trumpet Vase

This 18th-century-inspired Imperial Blue Trumpet Vase from Mottahedeh fine dinnerware features a blue and white pattern inspired by a Chinese export pattern, circa 1730. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by...

Red Exotic Flowers Reproduction Fabric

This Red Exotic Flowers reproduction fabric features a natural white background with an all-over madder red, olive green, and golden yellow pattern. This fabric is adapted from an original 18th century fabric in the Colonial Williamsburg textile...

"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...

"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...

Travis House Lantern Black Finish

The charming back door lantern of the gambrel-roofed Travis House inspired this glass-paned metal lantern with a black powder-coated finish. The hinged top lets you insert a 1 1/2" pillar candle or tea light (not included.)  Features Inspired by...

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...

Raleigh Tavern Lantern

Inspired by a lantern in the front hall of the Raleigh Tavern at Colonial Williamsburg, where patriots gathered to discuss the ideas and events that led to the American Revolution, our Raleigh Tavern Lantern will add historical charm to your home or...

Petite Clear Glass Bell Jar

This Petite Clear Glass Bell Jar protects fragile display pieces, plants, and even show-stopping food presentations. Coveted in the 18th century as individual greenhouses for tender plants, the beautiful glass dome makes an excellent protective cover and...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 John Custis Armorial Seal

This 18th Century Onion Bottle with John Custis Armorial 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...

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...

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...

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

This set of two hand-dipped bayberry candles was made using traditional early American methods. Crafted from the waxen berries of the bayberry shrub, these candles arrive with a printed insert that explains the tradition of burning candles on Christmas...

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...

Natural Taper Beeswax Candles

Create ambiance and fill the air with the scent of these pure natural beeswax taper candles - a reminder of the simple pleasures we enjoy today that would have been pure extravagance in the 18th century. Today, while the sweet scent and the warm glow...

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...

Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Oval Platter 12.5"

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. This Duke of...

Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Oval Dish

This Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Oval Dish can be used as an elegant serving piece for side dishes at dinner or as a decorative object in your home. Pair it with other Duke of Gloucester pieces or mix and match with other patterns for...

Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Creamer

This Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Creamer features one of the most elegant patterns we have ever interpreted from our collections, Duke of Gloucester. This fine porcelainware from Mottahedeh will make you feel like a benevolent monarch, and your guests,...

Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Cereal Bowls Set

This Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Cereal Bowl Set features one of the most elegant patterns we have ever interpreted from our collections, Duke of Gloucester. This fine porcelainware from Mottahedeh will make you feel like a benevolent monarch, and your...

Blue Canton Porcelain Sandwich Tray

This 18th-century-inspired Blue Canton Porcelain Sandwich Tray is a classic blue and white porcelain serving tray in the Canton style, a popular Chinese pattern found on the fashionable tables of the early American Republic. The hand-painted high-fire...

Powdered Ink

Pen a note the 18th century way with this Powdered Ink. When mixed with water, this powder produces a rich colored ink for use with quills and other dip pens. Instructions and historical information are provided on the envelopes. A fun way to send a...

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...

18th Century Glass Onion Bottle

This 18th Century Glass Onion Bottle is fabricated by Phil Gilson, a master glassblower in Lawrenceville, Virginia, using techniques handed down by generations of artisans in Gilson's family. Serve wine to guests in this reproduction green glass onion...

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...

Imperial Blue Creamer

This gracefully patterned Imperial Blue Creamer is part of the WILLIAMSBURG Imperial Blue collection by Mottahedeh fine porcelain. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world...

"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 Natural Silk Stockings

Add the finishing touch to your 18th-century costume with these Adult Natural Silk Stockings! These thigh-high silk stockings are made to fit most adults and are delicate yet durable. Made from 70% silk and 30% nylon. Imported. How to Wear Early...

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...