18th Century Goods

Reproduction Brass Taperstick

This slender Reproduction Brass Taperstick is reproduced from an antique in our collections. Tapersticks were introduced around 1680 and along with inkwells, quill pens, and other essentials for the writing table, were used throughout the eighteenth...

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...

Williamsburg Embroidered 18th Century Pocket Kit

The design on this Williamsburg Embroidered 18th Century Pocket Kit from The Posy Collection is adapted from an 18th century crewel wool pocket in our collections.  This kit includes: Pre-printed cotton fabric pocket front 1 embroidery...

Williamsburg Pinball Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the Williamsburg Pinball Counted Cross Stitch Kit is designed by Ceil Humphreys for The Posy Collection and is inspired by a pin ball in our collections. The kit contains contains everything you need to...

Dark Pink Evergreen Branches and Dots Fabric

This Williamsburg reproduction fabric is inspired by an original textile in the collections of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The pattern features petite dark pink evergreen sprigs and dots on a white background.  Features Dark pink and...

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 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 Scalloped Bowl

This extravagant Duke of Gloucester Scalloped Bowl is low and wide and features a cascade of blueberries as well as smaller fruit details. The bowl is one of the most unique pieces in the WILLIAMSBURG Duke of Gloucester line by Mottahedeh. Beyond the...

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...

Duke of Gloucester Shell Dish

This Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Shell Dish can be used as an elegant serving piece at dinner, as a soup bowl, a dessert bowl, 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 Octagonal Reproduction Platter 11.5"

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...

Washington Camp Pewter Cup

Bring home a piece of American history. An ideal gift for history buffs and proud patriots alike, this polished pewter Washington camp cup is a true reproduction of the original design created by George Washington in 1776. Pewter, both imported and...

Longton Creamware Cake Platter

Add a beautiful touch to your creamware collection with this Longton Creamware Cake Plate. This historically-inspired porcelain plate from Mottahedeh features delightful rococo forms and a crisp strawberry leaf design which Longton Hall, the first...

"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...

Grain Scoop

In the 18th-century, utilitarian objects were often very well designed. With its elegantly curved handle, this hand-carved hardwood grain scoop is as pleasurable to look at as it is to use.  Features Kiln-Dried Hard Maple Made with 17 Different Hand...

Pieces of Eight

Ahoy, matey! Your little pirates will want a few of these reproduction coins to run through their fingers when dressing up as a pirate. Makes a fun educational tool for the classroom too. Features Reproduction Pieces of Eight Includes: 8 Bits, 4...

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...

Imperial Blue Scalloped Bowl

This gracefully patterned Imperial Blue Scalloped Bowl is part of the Imperial Blue collection and makes a perfect accessory piece or is just as stunning on its own. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by...

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...

Long Peel

Like its colonial counterparts, this flat hardwood utensil is useful in the kitchen for removing baked goods from a hot oven. Features Kiln-Dried Hard Maple Made with 17 Different Hand Processes and Final Polishing 12" L x 4.5" W Treated with Mineral...

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...

Imperial Blue Porcelain Dinnerware 5-Piece Place Setting

Treat your guests like royalty with this 18th-century-inspired Imperial Blue Porcelain Dinnerware 5-Piece Place Setting. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Edged in...

Imperial Blue Porcelain Dinner Plate

Treat your guests like royalty with this 18th-century inspired porcelain dinner plate. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Edged in 22k gold, this underglaze blue...

Imperial Blue Cup and Saucer

Treat your guests like royalty with this 18th-century-inspired Imperial Blue Cup and Saucer. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Edged in 22k gold, this underglaze...

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 Lavender

Indulge yourself, or a friend, with the soothing scent of lavender as you dust your skin with this alluring powder and imagine yourself a fine gentry lady of the 18th century. More luxurious than perfume or scented lotion, our special blend combines...

Lemon Soap Bar

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

Powder of Violets

Indulge yourself, or a friend, with the soothing scent of violets! As you dust your skin with this alluring powder, imagine yourself a lady of the 18th century. More luxurious than perfume or scented lotion, our special blend combines timeless fragrance...

Reproduction Wooden Checkers Set

Checkers has been a family favorite for centuries. A must-have in every home, this set of oversized wooden checkers was adapted from an antique set in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collection. The checkers illustrate different fables from Aesop...

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...

Map of New England 1775

Entitled "Bowles's New Pocket Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England," this highly detailed reproduction Map of New England was originally published in London by Carington Bowles circa 1775. Showing county and township divisions in each of the New...

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...

Map of New France 1719

In 1719 when this Map of New France was printed, France and England were vying to dominate the American continent. (As it turned out, neither would succeed.) Drawn by French cartographer Henri Chatelain and engraved by Nicolas de Fer, this fascinating...

Francis Open Floral Fabric

An 18th century bed quilt from Britain in our collections is the inspiration behind the delicate pattern on our Francis Open Floral reproduction fabric. It's a great choice for your next home décor, heirloom quilt, or reproduction 18th-century...

Fanny's India Floral Fabric

The winding yet delicate floral design of Fanny's India Floral Reproduction Fabric is adapted from a skirt panel dating to 1760-1790 in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's textile collections. Soft red, blue, and purple flowers outlined in black are...

"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...

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...

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...

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,...

Wavy Floral 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,...

Doctor Macaroni Print

During the 18th century, "macaroni" was the satirical term for men who sported elaborate clothing and continental affectations. Lampooning various occupations and specific styles, these are reproductions of period cartoons. Features Reproduction of a...

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...