18th Century Goods

Bayberry Wax Tealight Candles

Let the clear, consistent light of bayberry wax illuminate your home with this set of 9 Bayberry Wax Tealight Candles. Our bayberry candles are hand crafted using early American methods and are made from a blend of bayberry and beeswax with no added...

Cloche Glass Bell Jar Collection

Our collection of glass cloche bell jars protect fragile display pieces, plants, and even show-stopping food presentations. Coveted in the 18th century as individual greenhouses for tender plants, these beautiful glass domes make excellent protective...

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...

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...

"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...

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,...

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...

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...

2023 Jefferson Cup - Compton Tree

The 2023 Collectible Jefferson Cup is the latest in our annual collectible Jefferson Cup series! This engraved Jefferson pewter cup bears on the front an image of the Compton Tree with the Colonial Williamsburg script logo and year 2023 on the reverse...

Gimmel Ring

This sterling silver ring, based on an antique in Colonial Williamsburg's collections, 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 as wedding rings...

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...

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...

"Faithles to None 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mahogany Chippendale Mirror

Price Drop: This mirror is now priced at just $99! No additional discounts apply. 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...

Octagonal Mahogany Tea Caddy

Price Drop: This tea caddy is now priced at just $99! No additional discounts apply. 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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

The Leatherworker 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 Nature of Leather, & the Trades...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mahogany Gallery Serving Tray

Price Drop: This tray is now priced at just $99! No additional discounts apply. 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...

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...

Mahogany Chippendale Wall Shelf

Price Drop: This shelf is now priced at just $99! No additional discounts apply. 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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

Heart Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon

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

325th Anniversary of Williamsburg Commemorative Glass Flask

2024 marks the 325th Anniversary of Williamsburg. Williamsburg was founded as the capital of the Virginia colony in 1699, and is named after King William III. This limited edition commemorative glass flask is made in the USA exclusively for Colonial...

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...

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...

Eagles Wing Tea Caddy Spoon

This pewter eagles wing tea caddy spoon is a reproduction of an actual heirloom in Colonial Williamsburg's collections. Tea caddy spoons were popular in the 1700s, when tea was more expensive, and were used for measuring tea leaves. Handcrafted in 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...

Acorn Tea Caddy Spoon

This pewter acorn tea caddy spoon is a reproduction of an original in Colonial Williamsburg's collections. Tea caddy spoons were popular in the 1700s, when tea was more expensive, and were used for measuring tea leaves. Handcrafted in the USA by master...

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...

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...

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...