It’s a steal!

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Across
  1. 4. 8 Across’ partner in crime (1799)
  2. 6. Beats a path across the Atlantic (1753)
  3. 8. Acquisition records washed clean with rain man (1799)
  4. 10. Phidias loses his marbles (1801)
  5. 11. Rapa Nui native wears a stony expression (1868)
  6. 14. Xanthian king embarks on journey with Fellow, brings his own accomodations (1848)
  7. 16. One in a bullion (1897)
  8. 17. Location in which one can find all objects named in this crossword puzzle
Down
  1. 1. Billy Ray keeps pistons in an eponymous chamber (1879)
  2. 2. Napier’s troops invade the Horn of Africa, come away illuminated (1868)
  3. 3. 88% copper, 12% tin, trace amounts in place of origin (1897)
  4. 5. Czech art supply manufacturer’s crowning achievement (1849)
  5. 7. In triplicate without duplicate(1801)
  6. 9. Bhikkhuni finds no relief in Andhra Pradesh (1845)
  7. 12. More often used name for 10 Across(1801)
  8. 13. Protection against Banks hike on Botany Bay (1790)
  9. 15. Antipodean collectors numbered 7 at last headcount (1921)